This scene…
Why is history so strikingly similar?
Feng Linwan thought of her three children, Rong Jingyang and his siblings also lacked maternal love in their childhood, and a wave of sadness welled up in her heart.
Alas!
Is the Rong family gene bad?
Leaving the crowded kindergarten entrance, Feng Linwan looked at the mother and son clinging to each other, and said with some heartache, "Ruoxin, shall we have dinner together tonight?"
Feng Linwan's wording was very subtle; she only said "have dinner together," not "come home for dinner."
Du Ruoxin naturally had no reason to refuse, "Okay."
She was back, and it was impossible to avoid seeing her mother-in-law.
Although she felt sorry for the Rong family…
When it came to Rong Jingyang, Du Ruoxin couldn't lift her head.
But fortunately, throughout the entire dinner, Feng Linwan didn't mention Rong Jingyang once, nor did she give Christiano a cold shoulder.
Perhaps like strangers dining at the same table?
The atmosphere was awkward, but more harmonious than a clash of swords.
Du Ruoxin asked for nothing else, only hoping that her elder brother and mother-in-law wouldn't fight over Rong Jingyang's situation.
Otherwise, she would collapse.
Only after finishing the meal, and seeing that Feng Linwan had no intention of settling scores, did Du Ruoxin breathe a sigh of relief.
Whether it was for Dou Dou's sake or her own, Du Ruoxin was very grateful that they hadn't fallen out.
"Jingshu mentioned you would be working at the Chinese Academy of Sciences?" Feng Linwan asked.
Before Du Ruoxin could answer, Christiano interjected, "She's not going to work there, just handling a few things."
Du Ruoxin: "..."
Did her elder brother mean that he wanted her to quickly handle matters and return to settle in Europe?
Perhaps she would have, before meeting Rong Jingyang.
But now, how could she leave knowing he wasn't doing well?
Feng Linwan, sharp as ever, saw that Du Ruoxin had something unspoken on her mind and smiled, "I remember you said you wanted to compete for the position of chief airport designer?"
Du Ruoxin knew her mother was trying to keep her, so she nodded and said, "Yes, I've always loved design."
"If I can do something meaningful for E City, my mother in heaven will be very happy."
Feng Linwan held Du Ruoxin's hand, her smile deepening, "You've come back at just the right time. The design competition is still a month away. I'll introduce you to some experts from design institutes."
Du Ruoxin also smiled, "Thank you, Mommy."
Christiano: "..."
After dinner, because Rong Dou Dou wanted to be with her mother, Feng Linwan simply reminded her, "Send Dou Dou to school tomorrow morning at eight o'clock," and then left with her husband.
As soon as she got into the car, Feng Linwan eagerly looked at Rong Jianshen, "Quick, call them and tell them to start preparing the event!"
Rong Jianshen: "—"
Thus, the head of the Rong family made a phone call, and the design circle of E City was abuzz.
Key information such as the participation method, selection rules, and solicitation content, which had been finalized months ago, was released overnight.
Under the guise of "To build a warm airport that everyone in E City participates in and loves, we are now soliciting design opinions and drawings from the entire city."
As long as you have a dream, as long as you have passion, as long as your idea is brilliant enough.
You are the rising star of E City!
Come and participate!
An advertisement titled "Shine Your Future" instantly exploded in E City, especially among design companies, who went wild.
Feng Linwan's restless heart finally settled down when she saw the government's solicitation notice.
"Alas—"
She leaned into her husband's embrace and sighed, "Chen Ge, do you think Jingyang and Ruoxin can reconcile?"
Although Feng Linwan didn't ask, it didn't mean she didn't care about her son and daughter-in-law's relationship.
Christiano's strong possessiveness over Du Ruoxin was obvious to everyone; it had long surpassed the boundary of a brother for his sister.
This brother and sister, who had no blood relation but shared a familial bond…
Feng Linwan truly feared her son would lose.
Moreover, she wasn't unwilling to take revenge on Christiano, who dared to hurt her son.
As the saying goes, a blow to the son pains the mother's heart.
A year ago, when Feng Linwan saw Rong Jingyang lying in bed, she almost flipped the hospital upside down and almost went to the Rothschild family to cause trouble.
But Rong Jingyang's words calmed her down.
He said, "Mommy, this is between me and Du Ruoxin. I'll handle it myself."
Fine!
Let the son handle it first!
If the son couldn't handle it, she, the mother, would step in!
In any case, she had marked down this debt with Christiano.
Sooner or later…
Rong Jianshen kissed his wife's head, "Men of the Rong family don't lose their women."
Feng Linwan: "—"
Thinking of the suffering she had endured, she playfully punched her husband's chest, "Hmph! How dare you say that!"
"I just hope Jingyang isn't as much of a scoundrel as you!"
The past…
Thinking about it all brought tears!
Yet she could only endure it, powerless to change it.
Being remembered by a man of the Rong family was truly a misfortune from eight lifetimes, the kind that couldn't be shaken off!
—
"Dou Dou, where do you want to play?"
After parting with Feng Linwan, Du Ruoxin held her daughter and asked with a smile.
"Wherever Mommy goes, Dou Dou goes."
Rong Dou Dou's words melted Du Ruoxin's heart.
Even Christiano, standing beside them, couldn't help but chuckle, "Little trickster, your mouth is as sweet as your mommy's."
Rong Dou Dou pouted, "I'm not a trickster, Uncle is mean!"
Christiano hummed, "Uncle?"
Du Ruoxin pinched her daughter's little nose and corrected her, "Dou Dou, he is Mommy's elder brother. You should call him uncle."
"Mommy has three elder brothers, and he is your eldest uncle."
"Eldest uncle?" What kind of creature was that? Rong Dou Dou looked at Christiano, who had fair skin, blue eyes, and was incredibly handsome.
Christiano flashed his most charming smile, "Just call me Uncle."
Uncle?
He didn't like this title.
"No, you are my uncle." Rong Dou Dou was extremely happy, "I have many uncles, but I don't have an uncle."
"Uncle, Uncle, Uncle…"
Christiano: "————"
These two mother and daughter, why did they always do things that displeased him!
Du Ruoxin, seeing her elder brother's darkened expression, felt very good, "Hahahahaha."
Even Grace, who had been tense all along, was infected by the mother and daughter and couldn't help but curve her lips.
Christiano: ...Fine, as long as they are happy.
Du Ruoxin introduced Grace to her daughter. Unlike the shyness she displayed when she had just woken up last time, the little girl became familiar with Grace and started chatting.
She not only praised Grace for being beautiful but also said her green eyes were very pretty, and with her naturally curly hair, she looked very much like a Disney Qposket mermaid princess.
"Such a sweet mouth." Grace was overjoyed by the compliment.
Exactly, she wasn't bad-looking at all.
How could that scoundrel Qin Yunxi say she was ugly? That he couldn't bring himself to touch her?
He's blind!
Grace reached out her hand and smiled sincerely, "Dou Dou, can Auntie hug you?"
Rong Dou Dou finally nodded her noble head, "Mhm."
Grace happily picked up the little one, and they walked and played, having a great time.
With Rong Dou Dou no longer in between them, Christiano naturally took Du Ruoxin's hand, "Mommy is asking me when I'll bring you home?"
Huh?
What?!
The moment Christiano's hand clasped hers, Du Ruoxin's heart began to race.
She just wanted to break free.
So much so that she didn't hear what Christiano was saying clearly. Pointing to a luxury store ahead, she said, "I'm going to buy a small shoulder bag."
Du Ruoxin broke free from him and ran into the LV store.
Scanning the various bags on the display shelves, Du Ruoxin spotted a simple white shoulder bag.
She reached out to take it, "How much is this one?"
The sales assistant said, "I'm sorry, Miss, this newly arrived bag has been reserved."
Du Ruoxin said "Oh," and then put it back.
But as her fingertips let go, the man quickly snatched it up, "Buy it!"
Du Ruoxin: "..."
Brother, can you change this thuggish behavior?
However, before Du Ruoxin could speak, another sweet female voice came from outside the door, "Xiao Liu, has my bag arrived?"
Their eyes met.
A hint of astonishment flashed in Du Ruoxin's eyes, Ivy?
What a coincidence, fate truly makes enemies meet.