Chapter 1344: Chapter 1344: Engagement Banquet (Part 3)
In the future, even if I become more successful, I must never let my sister down.
Over there, Ruan Jianguo had already heard the noise and walked over. Shu Wen immediately walked in, closed the door, and pulled Shu Jiao to the vanity, quickly fixing her hair and putting on a string of pearl necklaces.
Shu Jiao had fair skin, and at her age, wearing lustrous pearls looked the best. As for herself, such pearls couldn’t showcase any elegance at all.
Outside, Ruan Jianguo looked puzzled. Seeing the door closed, he turned back but couldn’t concentrate, occasionally glancing at the door.
When Shu Wen opened the door again, he reflexively glanced over, and that glance left him completely stunned.
A water-red cheongsam clung to her body, highlighting her graceful figure. Her hair was styled in the simplest bun, yet in Ruan Jianguo’s eyes, Shu Jiao looked as beautiful as a goddess descending from heaven.
He had always known his wife was pretty. Men are visual creatures. Back in Xiahe Village, he had a liking for her at first sight, a classic case of being attracted by beauty.
But so many years had passed. Though he still cherished his wife, perhaps being together for so long had dulled the visual impact.
Seeing Shu Jiao walk out of the room like this, Ruan Jianguo realized just how fortunate he had been all these years.
In his eyes, he could see no one else but her, as if she was the only person in the world.
Shu Wen, seeing him like that, was quite satisfied and proudly asked, “Brother-in-law, isn’t my sister beautiful?”
Shu Jiao gave her a slightly coy glare.
Turning to look at the man whose eyes were glued to her, brimming with warmth, she couldn’t help but feel a bit expectant.
“Beautiful, beautiful! Especially beautiful!” Ruan Jianguo scratched his head, grinning foolishly, his eyes stuck to Shu Jiao and wouldn’t budge.
Ruan Jiaojiao peeked out from behind Shu Jiao’s calf, and seeing Ruan Jianguo looking silly, she couldn’t help but laugh, making her little whiskers twitch.
“This looks nice, and the material feels comfortable,” the Ruanlin Family also came over, smiling as she touched Shu Jiao’s dress.
Looking at Shu Wen’s dress, she nodded affirmatively, “Really nice, Xiaowen looks good like this too.”
“Auntie, do you like it? This material is very comfortable to wear in the summer. I made a few pieces for Jiaojiao. Later, a master from my factory will come, and I’ll have her measure you too.”
“No need, I’m an old woman now; there’s no need for me to wear something like this.” The Ruanlin Family quickly waved her hands.
Even when she was a girl, she never wore a cheongsam. At that time, even though she was a landlord’s daughter, it was still a small place.
Clothing had to be practical and durable; cheongsams were for wealthy ladies who didn’t have to work.
She learned a few characters and arithmetic, but these were all life skills, unlike Shu Jiao, a genuinely well-educated young lady.
Her way of dressing couldn’t be as refined as theirs, just like the jewelry she had, mostly plain gold, silver, and jade.
Pearls like those around Shu Jiao’s neck she had never touched. Even if she wore them, others would probably think they were worthless glass beads.
She felt wearing such a cheongsam on herself would snag with just a slight movement; it would truly be a waste.