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"Grandmother, I'm here." Qin Ruochu held her hands together in front of her, her dignified demeanor even more obvious in the contrast of her cheongsam.

When Old Lady Shen saw Qin Ruochu's cute and gentle appearance, she originally wanted to throw a tantrum, but she coldly snorted and didn't say anything.

"Miss Qin, although you don't come from any famous family, you should have some cultivation. Otherwise, Musheng wouldn't be so determined to marry you. It's just that …" I wonder, with Miss Qin's little cultivation, would she be able to meet the criteria for us to choose our Shen Family's daughter-in-law … " Old Lady Shen merely opened her eyes and glanced at Qin Ruochu. As she spoke, she closed her eyes again.

Qin Ruochu's heart skipped a beat. Naturally, she understood the meaning behind Old Lady Shen's words. It didn't take long for him to understand the reason why Old Lady Shen called her here alone — she wanted to use this opportunity to humiliate her and force her to retreat.

Qiao Yitong had a smile on her face the entire time, but when she heard Old Lady Shen's words, she unconsciously sneered. She really wanted to see how a poor girl like her, a girl who had been groomed from a young age, could compare with her.

Old Lady Shen had been secretly observing the changes in Qin Ruochu's expression. After she had said those words, she actually didn't see the expected expression on Qin Ruochu's face.

Old Lady Shen smirked, "Miss Qin, don't blame me. I've been busy recently and haven't had the time to arrange a driver to send you off. "Furthermore, Miss Qin has been away from home for such a long time. It should be time for everyone to worry about her …" Old Lady Shen spoke slowly, her expression unreadable.

Hearing Old Lady Shen's words, Qin Ruochu frowned for a split-second.

He could imagine that Old Lady Shen had definitely investigated her before and found out about her situation in the Qin Family. Her so-called "family" wouldn't even be worried about her safety.

Qin Ruochu's eyes darkened. "Please don't worry Grandmother, I've already greeted my family members before I left …" Thank you, Grandmother, for your concern. " Qin Ruochu instinctively tried to find the right words to reply, but her face remained composed and emotionless.

Old Lady Shen snorted coldly as she seemed to find what Qin Ruochu said laughable. It could be seen that she had indeed sent people to investigate Qin Ruochu's background and family members.

"Miss Qin doesn't need to be so courteous with me. We'll be guests once we enter the sect. We're from a famous clan, and we know this principle." It doesn't look like a small family... Those who come out don't know what's good for them. They don't know how high the heavens are and how deep the earth is, so why can they even enter this place! " Old Lady Shen's tone became a bit heavier, implying that a small clan with Qin Family was so ambitious that they wanted to climb Shen Family.

"Grandmother also said that Shen Family is a famous family, so of course they are magnanimous and humble. If that was the case, he wouldn't be so superficial as to treat those so-called small families in a mundane manner, right? If that's the case, then wouldn't Shen Family have lost all its grace? "

Qin Ruochu's eyes narrowed as she respectfully said this. Although her tone and attitude made her speechless and only said the words in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, it caused Old Lady Shen's expression to immediately change. However, there was nothing she could say.

After a moment of silence, Old Lady Shen opened her mouth again and said in a perfunctory tone, "Of course …"

Hearing these words, the corner of Qin Ruochu's mouth curled up into a smile. However, this smile was not one of ridicule, as if she felt that she had won a round.

Qiao Yitong frowned. She still did not know when Qin Ruochu's mouth had become so eloquent.

Qiao Yitong had originally thought that once Old Lady Shen appeared and humiliated Qin Ruochu with a few words, Qin Ruochu would definitely not be able to take it anymore. She would be able to watch a joke from the side, and take the opportunity to chase Qin Ruochu out of the Shen Family with the excuse that she wasn't fit to be the mistress of the Shen Family.

But now it seems … Qiao Yitong didn't expect Old Lady Shen to be so aggressive in the face of someone with such a strong aura. Qin Ruochu didn't lose her composure.

What made Qiao Yitong even more surprised was that Qin Ruochu was able to keep her expression unchanged and speak out those words with a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing … It looked like she'd underestimated Qin Ruochu.

Old Lady Shen was someone who had seen a big scene before, and Qin Ruochu's words didn't have any effect on the old lady.

"Miss Qin, you should know that no one in our Shen Family knows that Musheng has married you. Of course, no one will agree to that …" At this point, Old Lady Shen paused and raised her head to look at Qin Ruochu.

"Even now, when this matter is settled, I still have the power and the ability to pull you down from Mrs Shen's position! Of course … Miss Qin, don't misunderstand, this is not aimed at you, this is my promise to all of our ancestors in Shen Family. " Old Lady Shen said with a pair of cold eyes.

"My Shen Family has been drifting for a hundred years. To be able to reach this point, I am ashamed and helpless. Right now, I am the only one who has not gone to see the ancestors in Shen Family, so naturally, I have to take care of the matters of Shen Family's family before I have the face to go see them, don't you think so, Miss Qin? "

Old Lady Shen said as she picked up the cup of tea that Qiao Yitong brought over and took a sip. She then nodded in satisfaction.

"..." Yes, Ruochu had long heard that Old Lady Shen had sacrificed a lot for the sake of her Shen Family without wasting any effort. " Qin Ruochu answered firmly.

Old Lady Shen lifted her eyelids and glanced at Qin Ruochu.

"Since I have lived for a day, I should think about Shen Family, which naturally includes the marriage of Musheng, the manager. I don't care whether you're married or not, but whether you can sit firmly in this position of mistress is my concern. " Old Lady Shen put down her teacup and looked at Qin Ruochu faintly.

"Since Sofia is already a member of the Shen Family, she will naturally do her best to take care of her own affairs for the sake of Shen Family. Please rest assured, Grandmother …" Qin Ruochu answered seriously.

"Heh …" It's still too early to say that they are people from Shen Family, and … Trying to do your best in your own right wasn't just asking for advice, it was also asking for practical action. Whether Miss Qin has the ability or not, to be honest, I'm very confused. " Old Lady Shen said.

Hearing Old Lady Shen's words, Qin Ruochu did not reply because she had no way of answering. No matter how much she said, Old Lady Shen did not believe she had the ability to do so. What's more … Qin Ruochu herself didn't know if she could do well for Mrs Shen.

Qin Ruochu turned her gaze away and no longer spoke. Her attitude was still the same, neither haughty nor humble, and she would never retreat.

Old Lady Shen looked at Qin Ruochu, who had her eyes lowered and seemed to be deep in thought. She then looked at Qiao Yitong, who was making tea skillfully and elegantly. Suddenly, her heart skipped a beat.

"Yitong, your tea brewing is pretty good. Did you self-study?" Old Lady Shen suddenly asked.

Qiao Yitong naturally understood the meaning behind Old Lady Shen's sudden question. Thus, he put down the tea set in his hand and put his hands in front of him. Only then did he maintain his dignified smile.

"Grandmother, Yitong knew that Grandmother liked tea a long time ago, so she went to her master and took half a year to learn from him." Qiao Yitong said respectfully.