The Love of Passerby A

Chapter 521: A Survival Guide for Women in the Old Republic of China (6)

Wu Wenyue had been watching the interaction between her son and Xie Wanru, and gradually became more and more satisfied with the daughter of the Xie family.

Except for the awkward English greeting at the beginning, everything else seemed to be excellent.

"Madam, you should think positively. This future young lady is a modern woman." The maid standing next to Wu Wenyue persuaded softly, "For girls like them, being able to speak foreign languages ​​is considered an honor. They will definitely bring honor to the young master in the future."

After listening to the maid's words, Wu Wenyue suddenly felt that being able to speak English was a good thing.

"Mrs. Cao, you are so lucky! Your future daughter-in-law has not only lived abroad, but is also proficient in foreign languages ​​and is said to be good at playing the piano." A noble lady who had a close relationship with Wu Wenyue flattered.

Miss Xie is so outstanding, needless to say, being able to marry her is equivalent to obtaining half of the Xie family's property. Who wouldn't be envious?

Of course, some people have good intentions, and some have bad intentions.

For example, Mrs. Huang, who is also a military dependent. Although her husband is also a subordinate of Cao Ce, he was sent by the central army, which is a bit like a "military supervisor."

"I've also heard that Miss Xie plays the piano very well. There's a piano here, so why not let her perform for everyone?" Mrs. Huang suggested loudly with a forced smile.

Hearing Mrs. Huang's proposal, everyone agreed and looked at Xie Wanru.

Wu Wenyue frowned slightly. In fact, she didn’t like women to be too prominent. Being able to play the piano didn’t mean she had to “perform” for the guests.

If a lady wants to be the future young lady of the Cao family, she must first "protect her reputation" and not lower her own status.

She was just about to reject the proposal on behalf of Xie Wanru, but she didn't expect that she was such a strong-willed woman.

Xie Wanru did not refuse. Instead, she walked to the piano with a graceful smile and sat down elegantly.

She first played a few notes to test the tone of the piano. After making sure that the piano was regularly maintained and there was no problem with the tone, Xie Wanru gently raised her hand, and a string of smooth notes flowed out from her fingertips, like nature's music.

The guests present were all intoxicated by the wonderful music. Wu Wenyue could only follow everyone else and show a satisfied smile on her face. In fact, she was almost vomiting in her heart.

He even thought to himself: After all, he was not raised by a formal lady, so he just shows off his talent.

People set a "trap" for her, but she really fell into it. After they get married in the future, she will definitely "train" this daughter-in-law well.

No matter what Wu Wenyue thinks!

Xie Wanru plays the piano really well; the sound of the piano is so melodious and lingering that one can't help but be intoxicated by it.

Before I knew it, the song ended, and the lingering sound remained.

The guests came to their senses and gave warm applause.

Xie Wanru stood up with a smile on her face and a hint of pride in her eyes, and then she bowed to everyone politely to express her gratitude.

"General Cao! You made a good choice for your future daughter-in-law!" A friend of Cao Ce clinked glasses with him, "She speaks foreign languages, can play the piano, and comes from the Xie family. A good mistress can bring prosperity to three generations. Your Cao family is about to take off!"

Cao Ce smiled and nodded, accepting the compliment.

In fact, in his opinion, piano and foreign languages ​​are just fancy things. It is more practical to be able to shoot at a critical moment.

But since he has put on the skin of a cultured person, he can only follow their rules of survival and carve out a world for himself here.

Cao Lianxin, who had been following Wu Wenyue, found that this "future sister-in-law" was really amazing, and her admiring eyes glanced at Xie Wanru.

After not talking for the whole night, Cao Lianxin couldn't hold it in any longer, so she said to her mother, "Mom, I'm going to talk to Sister Xie. After all, she's going to be my sister-in-law in the future."

"Okay." Wu Wenyue thought about it for a moment and agreed to her daughter's request.

The atmosphere at the party was harmonious, except for...

Mrs. Huang, who had just mentioned that Xie Wanru wanted to perform, had a barely perceptible glimpse of jealousy in her eyes.

Mrs. Huang gritted her teeth secretly, thinking to herself: "Hmph, just wait and see, the Xie family's property is not that easy to come by..."

Su Yanqing remembered that his sister had just been staring at the piano intently, so he asked casually: "Xiao Ran, are you a little envious? If you want to learn, I can help you find a teacher!"

"Why learn piano? I can play it anyway." Su Xiangran said disapprovingly, "My teacher at school taught me, but I don't know many songs."

"Haha! This is hilarious! You can do everything that others can do!" Cao Lianxin, who was walking by with Xie Wanru, heard what she said and mocked her, "You think you are a genius! Aren't you afraid that the wind will blow your tongue away?"

Before Su Xiangran could speak, Cao Shixun scolded his sister first: "Lianxin, what are you talking about! Xiaoran is your cousin, can't you be more polite when you speak!"