After rebirth, I rejected the rich yandere lady-Chapter 993 - 400: Family Status, All Good Men Are Under Strict Wives!_3

"Cough, cough…" Xu Musen cleared his throat.

An Nuannuan smiled and nodded, her eyes curved in a crescent moon shape: "Mm, got it, Second Uncle."

"Hahaha, alright, I won't tease you two. Congratulations on your engagement. The next visit will be for the wedding!"

Director An smiled, patted Xu Musen's shoulder, and went to the other side to entertain the An Family relatives with An Shanhai.

Not long after, a slightly stooped figure approached the door. Professor Liang had arrived. Her hair, with its white strands, was neatly tied up. The years had left many wrinkles on her cheeks. Today, she wore a traditional robe, almost like a qipao, reminiscent of the most elegant attire of old Shanghai.

"Grandma Liang."

An Nuannuan jogged over to support her arm.

"Nuannuan…"

Professor Liang looked at An Nuannuan with a trance-like expression. An Nuannuan looked like a fairy today.

A woman's most beautiful moments in life.

"Grandma Liang."

Xu Musen also walked over and stood on the other side of Professor Liang.

Today, Xu Musen was equally handsome and composed, looking every bit like a wealthy young master.

Professor Liang was both gratified and emotional. She gently held An Nuannuan's hand: "Great, really great. It hasn't been easy for you two to reach this day. Cherish each other and live well together from now on, understood?"

"Mm, don't worry, Grandma Liang."

An Nuannuan nodded. Professor Liang's eyes glistened with tears. She had been alone all her life and had come to regard An Nuannuan as her own granddaughter long ago.

At this moment, Grandma also walked over. Seeing Professor Liang, she stepped forward to hold her arm and chuckled: "You're here."

"I'm here. How could I not be, with Nuannuan's big day?"

"You should have told me earlier so I could have sent someone to pick you up. How's your health lately?"

"It's just a few steps, the usual old problems, nothing major…"

The two elderly women, with a combined age of nearly 150 years, walked arm in arm like close friends in their twilight years.

At this moment, the old man stood silently behind, not daring to speak a word, following obediently.

This truly validated the saying, a young man stands like a lackey at eighteen, and even at eighty, he's likely the same in such situations.

Childhood sweethearts and fated love, is it destined to have an imperfect ending?

Xu Musen sighed, his mind wandering…until An Nuannuan gently shook his arm.

Lowering his head, his eyes met An Nuannuan's.

"Cough…"

"Has Yao Mingyue arrived yet?"

An Nuannuan asked directly.

Xu Musen paused slightly, then smiled and asked, "Why the sudden concern about her?"

An Nuannuan pouted slightly but spoke with confidence: "I'm the hostess here. I must show hospitality and inquire about our guests."

Xu Musen was charmed by her: "Aren't you afraid she might cause a scene when she arrives?"

Yao Mingyue's past personality meant she could do anything if she decided to disregard everything.

"She won't."

An Nuannuan shook her head.

"Why not?"

"Because she likes you."

In a soft voice, An Nuannuan spoke, her gaze somewhat wistful, unsure of the tone: "She likes you the same way I do."

In the past, Yao Mingyue would have recklessly caused a scene, but now they both understood.

True love takes restraint. It begins with hoping for the other person's happiness and joy.

Xu Musen gently caressed An Nuannuan's cheek, thinking about what she had said last night. His emotions were mixed: "I understand, Nuannuan. Thank you…"

He didn't finish his sentence as his fingers on An Nuannuan's cheek suddenly hurt.

An Nuannuan had turned her face and bitten him. She showed her shiny white teeth as she snorted: "But I also said, anyone who tries to cause trouble before the engagement party ends, I won't be polite, and that includes you. By the way… if I bully you, it's just considered domestic violence. My second uncle won't help you!"

An Nuannuan, biting his finger with a fierce expression, resembled a little cat hissing. The threat was small, but the impact was immense. For a true lover, every word was like a royal decree.

"Yes, ma'am!"

...

One by one, guests were arriving. Zhou Hangyu and Zhao Lianmai had already been waiting, hoping to snag a flower girl or boy role.

Outside the hall, another silhouette approached. Zhu Yulan, accompanied by a more mature figure.

Zhu Xianglan.

Xu Musen was momentarily surprised to see her.

"Boss Xu, I hope you don't mind me coming uninvited. I've got my red packet ready."

Zhu Xianglan walked over with a smile, holding a red packet in her hand.

Xu Musen glanced at Zhu Yulan, who looked a bit helpless and apologetic, indicating she hadn't invited her sister.

Though Xu Musen didn't have a great impression of Zhu Xianglan, he admired her for protecting her sister. A woman who could plan things silently to this degree was undoubtedly formidable.

"No need for the red packet. Thank you for coming to our engagement party."

An Nuannuan stepped in, gently refusing the red packet. Dressed in her wedding gown, she spoke softly yet with great strength. She smiled at Xu Musen: "You go ahead and greet the guests."

"Yes, ma'am. Honored guests, right this way!"

Xu Musen didn't hesitate, immediately nodding and leading them, his response akin to giving commands to a junior employee.

At this moment, the two sisters paused, watching the girl in the wedding gown.

The once innocent girl was about to step into marriage, now exhibiting a maturity beyond their reach.

Or perhaps… she had always been this way.

Only after being engaged to Xu Musen, she no longer pretended…

Zhu Xianglan looked at An Nuannuan from top to bottom, inside and out. Then, she looked back at her sister and sighed softly.

She had come to see how her sister had lost. Despite giving so much, Xu Musen wasn't swayed and chose to get engaged to An Nuannuan.

Seeing them today, she understood why. Her sister, whether in femininity, womanly charm, or managing a man, was completely outmatched…

"Sister, don't be sad."

Zhu Xianglan sighed, patting her sister's shoulder.

"Don't talk nonsense on such a joyous day…"

Zhu Yulan knew this well and had long accepted it. She knew she couldn't wade through these troubled waters.

In this lifetime, the only girl who could equally contend with An Nuannuan was her…

She exhaled deeply as if releasing the tension from her chest.

Just as she was about to find a seat, she spotted a tall figure in a secluded corner, disappearing before she could see clearly.

The hall lights dimmed.

Finally, the protagonists of this engagement party were about to make their entrance.