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Chapter 88: Young People Nowadays Truly Have Their Own Charm

The next afternoon, before Wen Jin arrived, Ruan Jinghong changed into a meticulously ironed evening dress an hour in advance.

She also took the time to apply light makeup in front of the mirror. Unlike her usual casual application, this time she carefully spent half an hour on her face, showing great dedication.

It was her first time attending a banquet as someone's female companion, and she wasn't sure of all the details to pay attention to. 

Ruan Jinghong took a deep breath and tied the bow at her waist: I can only play by ear when the time comes, and try not to embarrass Teacher Wen.

When Wen Jin saw Ruan Jinghong in a pure white gown, her eyes couldn't help but brighten up.

The little thing in front of her completely changed from her usual youthful and adorable image.

The perfectly tailored evening gown outlined her exquisite curves. The silk satin skirt was adorned with sequins like countless stars, reflecting a radiant light on her exposed legs.

Her long hair, usually restrained, was now completely set free, gently draping over her shoulders on both sides. The light brown locks had a slight wave, elegant yet lively.

It seemed that she had applied some makeup on her beautiful face, making her lips rosy and her complexion radiant.

Wen Jin's face lit up with a gentle smile as she got out of the car and held Ruan Jinghong's hand, intending to lead her into the car.

However, Ruan Jinghong, as if conducting surveillance, cautiously surveyed the surroundings before swiftly slipping into the passenger seat.

Only when the car window was raised did she dare to remove her mask.

Wen Jin, seeing Ruan Jinghong's nervous appearance, couldn't help teasing, "You dress so splendidly that even with a mask on, you would still attract attention."

Ruan Jinghong sensed the implicit meaning behind Wen Jin's words and felt a bit insecure. "Teacher Wen, is my attire too inappropriate?"

Previously, Wen Jin had told her over the phone, "Just dress comfortably and casually," but she had taken it as a polite remark.

But now, seeing Wen Jin herself dressed so relaxed and casual, Ruan Jinghong had her doubts.

Her ink-like long hair was tied up into the most convenient bun. She wore a deep blue silk shirt with tailored trousers, which gave her a poised posture but also gave the feeling of wanting to go home and relax on the sofa.

Wen Jin reached out, intending to tousle Ruan Jinghong's fluffy head as usual, but realizing it was a carefully styled hairdo, she reluctantly withdrew her hand.

"No, Ruanruan looks beautiful today with this soft hairstyle. I really like it," Wen Jin's voice was gentle and soft, as if carrying a magical power. The words "I really like it" made Ruan Jinghong's ears involuntarily turn red.

Wen Jin enjoyed seeing the little thing easily blush, regardless of her outfit, she was still a cute and soft little kitten at heart.

She fastened Ruan Jinghong's seatbelt and considerately asked, "It's a bit far, if you feel bored, should I play some music?"

"Okay," Ruan Jinghong obediently nodded.

The car started, and Ruan Jinghong looked at Wen Jin's beautifully curved profile, curiously asking, "Teacher Wen, is there a celebration in your family for this evening's banquet?"

Wen Jin held the steering wheel and kept her gaze straight ahead, saying, "It's not a big celebration, just a birthday banquet."

So it was the host's birthday. Ruan Jinghong suddenly felt embarrassed for coming empty-handed. She opened her mouth and couldn't help but continue asking, "Whose birthday is it? Is that person close to you in your daily life?"

"Mine."

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!

Ruan Jinghong chewed on Wen Jin's single word for a few seconds before realizing its meaning.

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

"Teacher Wen, today is your birthday?" Ruan Jinghong couldn't care about maintaining her composed image anymore, and her voice instantly raised by eight octaves.

"Lower your voice a bit, or I might swerve the steering wheel."

Wen Jin said, though the car was running smoothly on the road.

Ruan Jinghong had seen Wen Jin's information, clearly stating that her birthday is a month later.

Sensing Ruan Jinghong's confusion, Wen Jin patiently explained, "The situation in my family is complicated. To avoid certain troubles, my official documents show a different birthdate based on my ID card. My actual birthday is today. Don't worry, just treat it as an ordinary meal."

How could I not be nervous?

How could it be just an ordinary meal?

Ruan Jinghong had initially thought that she was merely attending the banquet as a guest's companion, hoping for a free meal and blending into the crowd. That alone had made her nervous.

But now she realized that she would be the guest of honor's companion, attracting the attention of many.

Just the thought of it made her scalp tingle with anxiety.

Ruan Jinghong contemplated the possibility of escaping at the last minute, but in just a second, she dismissed the idea.

It's already inappropriate for me to not have prepared a gift for Teacher Wen's 30th birthday.

How could I agree to the host's invitation and then back out?

Despite feeling immense pressure, she could only resign herself to accompany the noble lady at all costs.

Ruan Jinghong looked out the window, hoping to spot a nearby shopping mall or somewhere she could stop to buy a gift.

However, the car had already entered the highway, and there was nothing but the river and trees on both sides of the road.

Noticing Ruan Jinghong's frustrated expression, Wen Jin understood her thoughts and empathetically said, "Your presence is the best gift."

Ruan Jinghong: ...

Teacher Wen, do you have a surveillance camera installed in my brain?

Wen Jin drove the car to an old mansion. Located far from the outskirts of the city, it appeared to be several times larger than the Junshan Villa when viewed from a distance.

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There was electronic surveillance at the entrance, and Wen Jin drove the car in directly through facial recognition.

Wen Jin held Ruan Jinghong's hand as they got out of the car and explained, "It's not convenient to drive inside; we have to walk a short distance."

Ruan Jinghong obediently nodded, and then she realized what "a short distance" meant.

Inside the mansion, it seemed like a small courtyard had been built, with winding cobblestone paths and pavilions on both sides.

Because she was attending the banquet, Ruan Jinghong specifically chose a pair of crystal high heels to match her evening gown.

This "short distance" took her nearly ten minutes to walk, stumbling and nearly falling several times.

If it weren't for Wen Jin supporting her by the side, she didn't know how many times she would have tripped.

Wen Jin assisted Ruan Jinghong, looking apologetic.

"It's my oversight; I didn't prepare suitable shoes in advance. If it weren't for meeting my grandmother soon, I would have carried you over. But don't worry, when we leave here for the banquet later, we don't have to take this path."

Ruan Jinghong shook her head vehemently, saying that she wanted to wear high heels and that Wen Jin shouldn't feel guilty.

Then, she realized belatedly, "Teacher Wen, are we going to meet your family now?"

"Yes, the banquet won't start until evening, so I'm going home to change clothes. Right now, only my grandmother should be at home. Don't worry, she'll definitely like you."

Ruan Jinghong could sense from Wen Jin's tone that she had a close relationship with her grandmother.

She took a deep breath and told herself not to be nervous.

The mansion was large, but there were very few people around. Along the way, they only encountered a cleaning lady and an elderly man pruning flowers, with no one else in sight.

"Teacher Wen, are there usually so few people in this mansion?"

Wen Jin smiled when she saw Ruan Jinghong's curious gaze.

"Normally, my grandmother, mother, and uncle live in the rooms on the east side. There are also some people who take care of them living on the west side."

"But right now, everyone is helping out at the banquet, so only my grandmother should be here. Later, she'll join us at the party."

Ruan Jinghong noticed that Wen Jin didn't mention her father as part of the household, and she found it somewhat strange. However, her intuition told her that this question might lead to a significant revelation, so she wisely kept her mouth shut.

In the midst of their conversation, the two of them arrived at the main hall of the house, where an elderly lady with kind eyes was carefully tending to a large potted plant.

Hearing the commotion, she turned her head and adjusted her reading glasses. Her gaze fell on the hands of the two people holding each other, and she smiled, squinting her eyes.

"Wen yatou*, is this the little friend you're bringing home?"

*涓ご" (y膩tóu) is a term in Chinese that is used to refer to a young girl or a girl who is younger or subordinate to the speaker. It is often used in an affectionate or playful manner. It can be translated as "little girl" or "lass" in English, but it doesn't have a direct equivalent and its meaning can vary depending on the context and relationship between the speakers. 娓╀斧澶?quot; (W膿n y膩tóu) can be translated as "Wen girl" or "Wen dear"

The term "little friend" carried a hint of warmth and subtlety.

Ruan Jinghong smiled shyly, thinking to herself: Why add the word 'little'? Friends are friends, why the need for 'little'?

Wen Jin stepped forward and squeezed the lady's shoulder, shedding her usual aloof demeanor and appearing so obedient that Ruan Jinghong almost didn't recognize her.

"Grandma, she's the little friend I mentioned to you before. She came with me this time. You should treat her well."

The old lady patted the hand resting on her shoulder and said, "Look at how nervous you are. I won't bully your little friend."

She then turned to Ruan Jinghong, who stood somewhat reserved beside them, and spoke kindly, "Little girl, I heard you and our Wen yatou are colleagues. She must have caused you a lot of trouble."

Ruan Jinghong quickly shook her head and said, "No, not at all. Teacher Wen is very capable and takes good care of everyone. We all like her very much."

Upon hearing this, the old lady laughed with great joy. "It's the first time I've heard someone say that Wen yatou knows how to take care of others. You address her as 'Teacher Wen'? Young people nowadays truly have their own charm."

Ruan Jinghong wondered: What kind of charm?

Observing Ruan Jinghong's innocent expression, the old lady found it amusing.

The people she encountered in her daily life were either flatterers or shrewd individuals. In her youth, she enjoyed mingling with people of various motives.

But as she grew older, she found it more and more troublesome.

People, after all, are better off being a bit simpler.

The old lady cheerfully waved at Ruan Jinghong, saying, "Little girl, come over and chat with this old lady. It's been a while since young people have come to this house. As for Wen yatou, you can go and attend to your own matters."

Wen Jin realized that her grandmother genuinely liked the little thing, so she let go of her worries.

As she passed by Ruan Jinghong, she whispered, "I'll go change my clothes and be back soon."

Ruan Jinghong saw the kind and charitable appearance of the old lady, bearing a resemblance to her own grandmother, and she became a bit less nervous than when she first met her.

She obediently sat next to the old lady and almost answered every question she was asked.

Meanwhile, Wen Jin returned to her room and changed into a light golden-colored evening gown. Initially, she wasn't very interested in the birthday party and planned to dress simply. The main reason she agreed to attend was to give Ruan Jinghong a chance to meet her family. That's why she initially dressed in a very understated manner.

But now, seeing the little thing looking so beautiful in her exquisite attire, Wen Jin couldn't help but pay more attention to her own appearance and make sure they matched well.

Wen Jin had natural beauty, and simply changing into a new dress made her shine even more brightly.

Wen Jin's room was a few hundred meters away from the living room, but she quickly hurried, fearing that the little thing might be overwhelmed by her grandmother's enthusiasm.

However, when she rushed back to the living room after changing, what she saw was a scene of a loving  mother-in-law and a filial daughter-in-law, talking and laughing happily.