Chapter 232 Engagement
Zhuang Rui looked puzzled again.
"You can't tell good from bad, can you?"
Huaixu nodded.
"Of course I can hear it."
Zhuang Rui was almost speechless.
"What did you hear? I was scolding you and you thanked me."
Huaixu trusted him without any doubt.
"The Second Young Master is a family member, how could he possibly mock a young lady and scold a servant?"
Zhuang Rui rolled his eyes.
"Who is your family?"
"Go back home, you are not needed here."
Huaixu stood up and responded respectfully.
"Yes."
"Miss, if you have anything else to say, tell the servant to report it to the Second Young Master before leaving."
Zhuang Rui refused directly.
"I don't want to hear it, she won't say anything nice."
Huaixu insisted on relaying the story.
"The girl ordered me to tell you."
He perfectly imitated his master's demeanor and performed.
"In the quiet lake in the backyard, an old turtle and a swan are talking to each other. It's a beautiful scene. I heard that my second brother found a kind-hearted and beautiful woman. Congratulations to my second brother."
Zhuang Rui could no longer bear it and was furious.
"Zhuang Xianhui!"
Thinking of the girl's instructions, Huaixu said this and ran away. He bowed hastily and escaped quickly.
"The slave retire."
Zhuang Rui was so angry that he rubbed his hands together, paced back and forth in a rage.
"Which theatre is she in?"
"Northern Suburbs Yayin Garden, right?"
"Go find Yayin Garden right now. How dare she mock my brother? I must teach her a lesson today!"
Jiang Fuliang comforted her carefully.
"Sir, calm down. The third young lady is young, so it's inevitable that she likes to play a little. It's just a joke. Why do you have to be angry with your own little sister?"
"I can see that the Third Miss is still very concerned about the Master."
"There is another thing. Miss Tang is still waiting. We agreed to have lunch together. Sir, are you not going to pick her up?"
After hearing E Lan's words, Zhuang Rui gradually calmed down.
"I was so angry with her that I almost forgot about the important matter. I'll go and settle the score with her when I have time after I'm done with the work."
Jiang Fuliang took the opportunity to flatter.
"Young Master is so generous. If Lord and Madam knew about this, they would definitely praise him highly."
After what he said, Zhuang Rui finally lost his anger.
"Go and tell them to hire a carriage. My hair seems to be messy. I will go back to my room and look in the mirror before going to pick up Shuang'er."
"Remember to memorize the words well, don't let them slip away."
Jiang Fuliang responded with a smile.
"The slave obeys."
After a busy period, E-lan arrived at Jiang Jiaya's residence.
Zhuang Rui introduced her with a smile.
"This is my father, Jiang Fuliang; this is my mother, Fu Ying."
Jiang Fuliang and Fu Ying were indeed a couple who had served Fang Zhixuan and his wife for many years. Ten years ago, Fang Zhixuan bought this house as a reward for their hard work and moved their citizenship here.
It happened that Zhuang Rui came here to study and assumed his permanent residence here, so Fang Zhixuan told them to stay in the suburbs of Beijing as much as possible and help him take care of Rui'er.
E Lan smiled and bowed, lowering her eyes respectfully.
"Hello, Mr. Jiang, Hello, Madam Jiang."
Thinking that this was the young master's good friend and also his master, Jiang Fuliang felt frightened and quickly signaled to his wife with his eyes.
"Ms. Tang is too polite."
Fu Ying understood and immediately reached out to help.
"My family doesn't follow these rules. Miss Tang doesn't need to be polite. Just be more relaxed."
E-Lan smiled modestly.
"It's my fault for being so abrupt and not asking clearly in advance. I thought that wealthy families would all pay attention to customs and etiquette."
Fu Ying's eyes were full of love and her smile became even more amiable.
"Thank you for your kindness, lady. It's fine as long as you don't despise our poor family."
Jiang Fuliang also smiled and added.
"My lady is right."
"We were originally poor, but we were fortunate to have this house because of the appreciation of the Lord. In fact, we are not a wealthy family. I just hope that you don't mind. There is really no need to be cautious and polite."
Elan was flattered. She didn't expect that there were such reasonable people in the world.
"I am so humble, yet I have received such respect from you, my lady. I am overwhelmed and grateful for your kindness."
Fu Ying spoke in a gentle tone and invited him hospitably.
"Since you don't mind each other, don't be polite. Miss Tang, please take a seat."
E-lan responded respectfully.
"Yes."
She waited for the three of them to sit down before she sat down too.
Jiang Fuliang immediately gave orders.
"Someone, serve the food."
The servant responded and left, and soon the table was filled with delicious food.
Zhuang Rui winked.
Jiang Fuliang understood and handed over the chopsticks personally, very enthusiastically.
"It's just a simple meal. Please don't laugh at me, Miss Tang."
E-lan was so scared that she quickly stood up, bent over and took it.
"Mr. Jiang is too modest."
Fu Ying picked up the chopsticks and picked up the food for her personally, being very considerate.
"Try this."
"I heard that you love to eat, so I cooked it myself, especially for you. My cooking skills are very simple, and I wonder if it suits your taste?"
The adoptive mother was just a figment. In reality, Olan had never enjoyed the love of her family.
She took a bite as she was told, nodded with a sweet smile, and for a moment, her heart was filled with happiness.
"It's delicious. Madam Jiang is indeed virtuous."
Jiang Fuliang added in time.
"She seldom cooks and is very lazy. But for you, she was willing to sit around the stove every day and practice her cooking skills. She practiced for three whole months and finally managed to make an edible dish."
E-lan was shocked.
"what?"
When he turned around and looked at Fu Ying, he was so moved that he almost cried.
"Thank you for your kindness, ma'am."
Fu Ying took out a piece of silk and gently wiped away her tears before they fell.
"You're welcome."
"When I saw you, I liked you very much. I am willing to work hard for you."
"I only have one son at home, and it's very lonely. I dreamed of having a daughter, but I was too weak to have children, so I didn't have the blessing of a daughter."
"I often think, how nice it would be if you could be my family."
E-lan was grateful but didn't know how to repay her, so she followed her words and soon came up with an idea.
"As long as my lady doesn't abandon me, I am willing to take care of you and take care of you until the end of your life."
Fu Ying smiled awkwardly and quickly refused.
"How can that be? You misunderstood me."
Jiang Fuliang put down his chopsticks and explained.
"My lady is saying that it would be great if you were willing to marry into our family."
E Lan was startled at first, then her eyes dropped.
"I'm afraid I'm not worthy of Jiang Shaolang..."
Jiang Fuliang disagrees.
"How can you say 'unworthy'? We like you as our daughter-in-law, and you two are in love with each other. It is a match made in heaven."
As he spoke, he suggested naturally.
"In the next year, Li'er will be of marriageable age. In my opinion, it is better to get engaged sooner rather than later."
"What do you think, madam?"
Fu Ying deeply agreed.
"My husband is absolutely right."
"What do you think, Miss Tang?"
E-lan was both surprised and moved.
"I didn't expect that the master and his wife would support us so much."
She paused slightly, lowered her brows and eyes, and continued to respond.
"The two of us are so affectionate and have such a deep connection with each other. I couldn't ask for more."
Jiang Fuliang turned to Zhuang Rui and asked a question just for the sake of formality.
"What do you think, Li'er?"
Zhuang Rui nodded happily.
"I've been thinking about it day and night. Thank you, Dad and Mom, for helping me."
Fu Ying smiled happily and stood up excitedly.
"Great, great."
"Let's sign the marriage contract right away. Next year, we will offer a betrothal gift of ten miles and marry Shuang'er in a grand ceremony."
"Oh, I changed my name rashly, and I haven't asked Miss Tang if she minds."
Elan smiled and shook her head.
"I don't mind, I'm just honored."
It’s a deal, Jiang Fuliang gave the order loudly.
"Come here, please prepare the writing brush and ink."