Sweet Wedding and Pampering Love - C113
The bell rings at the end of the year.
Every time she went back to her grandfather’s place, she would dress up and attend, because she represented the Ming family, and her parents did not allow her to have any inappropriate words, actions, or even a blemish in her attire.
In their words, every time she raised her hand, every step of the way, she showed the family and upbringing of the Ming parents and children. He and the other Ming brothers were not the same mother, and they were sent overseas, and the uncles who had been waiting all day to see them made fun of, wanted to see them banished completely, but he insisted on showing them and showing them to Minghe that he was the Ming’s best child, and even his daughter was a leader in the third generation of the Ming family.
Unfortunately, her personality was aloof and cold. She wouldn’t go and try to please or provoke someone out of respect for her parents, because they could kill her with a single word. “Xue Mei, why is it you alone again?” The biggest measure she could play with her parents was to dress up like a beautiful little princess, go to her grandfather’s house or some other place where there were so-called family banquets, and perform.
It was her personality that made it less difficult for her aunts and uncles, for their difficulties were of no use to her, and they would not waste too much time mocking and ridiculing a younger generation such as herself; she had a few cousins who were not interested in inheriting the family business, and they treated her with genuine respect.
Mingxue had always disliked going back to her grandfather’s place. Sitting alone in the midst of a large group of people who were her family in name but had no feelings for her, Mingxue felt awkward and out of place. Every time she went back to the Ming Mansion, she would respond as if she had completed a task. As long as it wasn’t disrespectful, she would not go all out. However, this time, she was especially attentive. This was because tonight, not only was she going back to the Ming family for dinner, she was also going to ask Gu Zi about going for a walk in the new year.
Ming Xue Mo chose a small dress that went past the knee this time, it was white, the design was simple and generous, without any extra embellishments, yet elegant and luxurious; her back was not exposed, but her figure was perfectly outlined, her white neck, sexy collarbone, slender and beautiful legs, beautiful to the point of being gentle, exquisite, and just right in time.
Mingxue still remembered the moment when she had pulled open the curtain in the white dress that had been reclaimed by Dongfang Jingyue. The stunned look in Gu Qishao’s eyes. Tonight, she was going to shock his vision as well.
After choosing her clothes, she put on a light naked makeup and lightly applied a layer of foundation powder that was close to her skin color. Then, she lit up her cheekbone and chin, highlighting the stereoscopic contours of her face. She lightly brushed her blushing cheeks, creating a healthy and natural shade of red.
He parted his hair and combed his two little braids from each side. Then, he fixed the rest of his hair with a four-leaf clover that was inlaid with a water drill. The rest of his hair hung down naturally.
She only wore a platinum bracelet with the same four-leaf clover pattern. There were two small diamonds embedded in it. They were not ostentatious, but they were dazzling.
Finally, there were the shoes. She chose a pair of Italian calfskin shoes with thin heels. They were pure red in color. She didn’t like such bright colors, but they had to be red for the new year.
After they were all matched up, Ming Xueruo turned the mirror around twice. That time, she had been secretly sneaking around. This time, she was going to act in an open and honorable manner for the people who liked her.
After lunch, Uncle Zhong put Mingli and Dai Weiping’s gifts from overseas into the trunk of the car. At 3 pm, he drove Mingxue back to the Ming Mansion.
It was not even 4 o’clock when they returned to the Ming Mansion, Ming Xue Mo’s older uncle, Ming Yi, and third uncle, Ming Lian, had all arrived. Every time these elders chatted together, it was like they were arguing, so after Ming Xue Mo politely greeted them in the hall, she ran out to the garden to get some fresh air. Hearing that her grandfather and grandmother were both in the study and that no one bothered them, she decided to wait until a little later before she went to pay her respects.
After sitting on the swing for a while, a heavy, aged voice came from the garden path. “Who’s there?”
Ming-jie turned in the direction of the voice and saw Ming-he walking toward her on his crutch. She quickly jumped down from the swing and walked over to support him. She obediently called out, “Grandpa.”
Minh adjusted the reading glasses on his nose and looked at her clearly. “Oh …” “It’s Momo.” He told her to help him to sit down in the shade deep in the flower bed. The sun, which was four or five o’clock, was still dazzling, though not very warm.
Ming Xue Mo supported him and slowly walked in the direction he pointed. As Minghe walked, he sighed with emotion and said, “Time flies. In the blink of an eye, you’ve grown up to be like this. Almost eighteen, right?”
“Yes.” Mingxue nodded, “I’ll be eighteen in two months.”
“Alright, alright.” Minghe laughed and patted the back of her hand, “My granddaughter is about to reach adulthood.” Perhaps because Ming Xue Mo had grown up, Ming He had told her many things that he had never said before, “Actually, grandpa really hopes that you can come back more, but I know that you don’t like coming here. You have a reserved personality, and you also have your own talent and arrogance, so you don’t want to get involved in the family strife, but your grandma and your uncles are not easy to deal with.
“I’m in my third year now, so I’m rather nervous about studying. I don’t have much free time, so when I have time in the future, I’ll come visit you often.”
Münch knew that she was only making polite remarks. She had a personality very similar to her grandmother’s, intelligent and stubborn, with her own opinions on everything, and was unwilling to play along with others, much less to pander to them. Amongst his grandchildren, she was the one he liked the most, but she didn’t want to be close to him. This child was too proud and aloof.
“Your parents aren’t back this year. Do you miss them?” he asked with concern.
She just said, “I’m used to it.”
Minghe sighed as he sighed. He owed Mingli so much for his son. He didn’t even want to come back for the new year. Most of the reason was because of him.
Minghe suddenly felt a little cold. “The wind is blowing. Help grandpa to his room to get some clothes.”
“Alright.” Mingxue obediently helped him up.
Without going up the hall, Ming-He led Ming-mou through the side door at the side of the garden, down the long corridor, and back to his bedroom through the servants’ passage. He pointed to the dark red mahogany wardrobe behind the screen and told her to bring her the alpaca coat.
Ming Xue Mo obeyed. When she came with the clothes, Münch told her to put them aside. He handed her a box and said, “Open it.”
Mingxue put the clothes on the bed, took the box with both hands, and opened it. Inside were a set of emerald jewelry, two bracelets, a ring, a pair of earrings, and a pendant.
When she was young, she once heard Aunt Yun say that her grandmother was from a famous family, and when she married her grandfather, she could take out any one of the things she married. Ordinary people would not be able to finish eating them all in their lifetime, and when the Ming family rose to fame, they also had their grandmother’s dowry in their initial capital. Putting aside the contents of the box, just by looking at the box, one could tell that it was very old. Presumably, this was not an ordinary jade, but an antique piece of jewelry.
“Beautiful?” Ming-he asked her.
Mingxue nodded, “Beautiful.” He closed the lid and returned the box to Minh.
München pushed it back to her, smiled benignly, and said, “It’s yours.” This granddaughter of his was generous and beautiful, but she was dressed too cleanly.
“No.” “This is too valuable, I can’t take it.”
“This is something your grandmother left behind. No one but you is qualified to own it. “Although those people downstairs are also grandfather’s descendants, they are not related by blood to your granny. If you hand them over to them, your granny definitely cannot agree to it.”
Ming Xue Mo was still unwilling, “Since this belongs to Grandmother, grandpa should stay and think about it for himself.”
Ming Xue was about to speak, but Ming He told her to listen to his words first, “Don’t reject it. Take what is given to you as … Your eighteenth birthday. ”
She didn’t want it, so she hid the things that her grandfather had given her behind his back. She felt like she was here to kiss ass’s ass, but Ming He repeatedly urged her, saying, “Grandpa can’t just take it to the coffin.”
Mingxue had no choice but to accept it, “Then …” “Thank you, grandpa.”
“No need to thank me.” Münch warned her carefully, “Put everything away. Take it back to the car and leave it there. When you get back, you have to keep it safe and not let anyone see it. Don’t tell anyone else about what happened today. ”
“Got it.”
Münher told her to go downstairs now and follow the same route up the stairs.
Although every time she went back to the Ming family estate, he would protect her, but she had never felt that he favored her. She only thought that it was because her parents were not by her side and he felt a little more tender towards her, but today … Ming Xue Mo didn’t know how he changed, but she took a step back in worry. However, he kept waving at her, telling her to hurry up and leave, saying that he was going downstairs as well.
Mingmei had no choice but to obey him. She walked back from the garden to the garage, put the jewelry box in the car, and told Uncle Zhong to take the presents out and carry them to the hall.
As soon as she reached the door, she could hear the bustling and bustling scene inside. As Minghe had just told her, she pretended that she had never seen him before and walked over to congratulate him and her current grandmother: “Grandmother, Grandmother, happy new year.”
Minghe happily laughed, “Momo, happy new year!”
As for her current grandmother, Cao Qinggrong, she replied in a lukewarm tone, “You’re here.”