Chapter 111: The Vicious Mother-in-Law’s Affection – 2

Tang Ruihang held his girlfriend’s hand with a trace of trepidation. He nervously keyed in the passcode, and the door clicked open. His girlfriend looked at him with amusement, feeling as though he wasn’t returning to his own home, but rather going to hers to meet her parents.

Tang Ruihang had troubles he couldn’t voice. He knew his mother; he had no idea how she might try to make things difficult for Ruiran.

After opening the door, he realized that his mother, who usually greeted him at the entrance, was nowhere to be seen. Had she left home in a fit of rage?

Ren Xin heard the sound of the door and came walking out with a rhythmic pitter-patter, her posture perfectly composed. “You’re back? And this must be your girlfriend?”

“Mom. This is my girlfriend, Zhang Ruiran. She’s a middle school teacher.”

Zhang Ruiran hurriedly introduced herself and handed the gifts she was carrying to Ren Xin.

“Good girl, come on in!” Ren Xin said lovingly.

Book Spirit Number One: 【Host, I feel like your ‘loving’ tone has a bit of a Big Bad Wolf vibe to it…】

“Then your feeling is spot on.”

As the group exchanged pleasantries, the usually taciturn Tang Ruihang turned into a chatterbox, constantly trying to ease the atmosphere.

Ren Xin truly felt that this young woman was quite good; she was kind, down-to-earth, and even her facial features suggested a life blessed with both fortune and longevity.

“Ruiran, dear, this is a gift from me. I’ll have to trouble you to look after this brat from now on.” As Ren Xin spoke, she stuffed a set of tourmaline jewelry—part of the original soul’s collection—into Zhang Ruiran’s arms.

Zhang Ruiran looked at Tang Ruihang bashfully, but Ren Xin pulled her back. “Don’t look at him. He has no idea how many good things I have. Once you two get married, I’ll give all of it to you.”

Tang Ruihang’s jaw dropped in shock. Had his mother’s brain short-circuited? How could there be such a massive change? When he had dropped hints about his girlfriend before, her attitude had been lukewarm at best. What was going on?

Zhang Ruiran could only offer a shy thank you.

The takeout arrived, and a table was soon filled with food. Ren Xin continued to play the enthusiastic hostess. “I only know how to make a few simple home-cooked dishes, and my skills are mediocre, but my son’s cooking is excellent. We can let him cook for us in the future.”

Zhang Ruiran nodded and smiled, agreeing.

Tang Ruihang: “…” Was his girlfriend actually his mother’s long-lost daughter, and he was the one who was adopted?

Later, as Zhang Ruiran sat in Tang Ruihang’s car on the way home, she couldn’t stop praising her. “Your mother is really wonderful! I thought she would be very stern and picky, but I didn’t expect her to be so kind and approachable.”

Tang Ruihang paused for a moment. “Actually, I didn’t expect it either!”

“Hmm? What did you say?”

“Nothing. My mother really likes you, so you can rest easy now. When will you be free for me to visit your home?”

Zhang Ruiran replied playfully, “Well, that depends on your performance!”

With her child’s relationship stable, the mother found herself with nothing to do, leaving only shopping to fill her empty soul.

Book Spirit Number One: 【…】 He was speechless.

“A wealthy widow with money to burn—life is just so comfortable!”

Ren Xin didn’t just buy things for herself; she bought clothes, bags, and accessories for Zhang Ruiran as well. She bought whatever caught her eye.

“Son, give me the address of Ruiran’s school. I want to courier some things to her.”

“Courier what?”

“We are merely mother and son. You’re overstepping.”

Tang Ruihang: “…”

When Zhang Ruiran returned to her office after class, she was informed that she had packages to sign for.

She looked at the pile of shopping bags adorned with luxury logos, feeling momentarily overwhelmed. Then, she received a call from Ren Xin.

“Ruiran, did you see the things I bought for you? Do you like them? If you don’t, just give them away and I’ll buy you more. You know, I have plenty of money.”

Zhang Ruiran: “…”

After hanging up, her colleagues all asked what was happening. “Did you suddenly strike it rich?”

“No, I’m being pampered by my boyfriend’s mother.”

Everyone: “???”