Chapter 4 The Rongss House (2/2)

Once Rachel looked presentable, they headed over to the Rong family's old house. Two pine trees stood on either side of the house. They looked like soldiers standing there and guarding the old house.

Rachel glided her hand down the Cheongsam. Even though it was tailored decades ago, its light yellow silk felt smooth to the touch. Small embroidered lace roses lined the lower hem and the neckline. It was an exquisite piece of clothing.

But...

”Rachel, keep your chin up, okay? Smile a little, like me. You look like you're going to cry. There's no need to worry, I'm right here with you.”

Looking at the Cheongsam that Rachel was wearing with satisfaction, Fannie said, ”You look very beautiful. And you have a remarkable face. I'm sure that their son will fall in love with you in no time.”

Indeed, Rachel was quite pretty, especially with a Cheongsam on.

She was a classic beauty with beautiful big eyes and delicate rose lips. The Cheongsam added to her charm, making her look like she was going somewhere significant. However, the pout on her face told a different story.

”Mom, I don't want to have lunch with them. Let's go home. I'm begging you. I'll make you breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. I'll wash all the dishes and all the clothes for you. Can we just go home?”

Rachel said earnestly with tears in her eyes, trying to convince her mother.

Fannie glanced at Rachel indifferently and pursed her lips. She held Rachel's hand tightly and strode towards the old house of the Rong family.

It finally dawned on Rachel that she couldn't stop her mother no matter what. Even though it upset her, she had to let her mother get her way this time.

Rachel was shocked when they stepped into the Rong family's house. The garden was breathtaking, with old trees, crisp green grass, and old-fashioned but delicate tables and chairs. A single word kept popping up in her mind: antique.

Most of the families in this village had been through tough times. Decades ago, they had had to sell all their valuable items just to make a living. But the Rong family had been rich for many years and had never needed to sell anything.

Both the garden and the house were well-preserved. There were a few necessary modern facilities, but apart from those, the garden looked like it was straight out of the late Qing dynasty.

”Fannie, you are here!” Joanna stepped out of her living room and greeted them from a distance.

She eyed the light yellow Cheongsam Rachel was wearing appreciatively. She was satisfied with how Rachel looked. Yes, she would be a good match for Hiram. Smiling sweetly, she said, ”You must be Fannie's daughter, Rachel, right? You look good in the Cheongsam. Let's go inside and have a little chat.

Hiram is in the middle of a video conference for the company. He'll join us soon.” Joanna led them to the living room and asked them to sit down. Then, she asked the maid to serve them some tea.

Everything in the old house was neat and tidy. It seemed that the Rong family had someone clean it day in and day out.

”That's okay, Joanna, Hiram can take his time. We're about to become a family now, so there's no rush, ”

Said Fannie with a big smile. It was the first time she had been to this house. Although XH Village was the Rong family's hometown, the family members had stayed abroad for many years. After Fannie knew they were back, she had wanted to pay a visit but she had never found the right time for it.

That was why she hadn't known that Joanna had a son.

Rachel hadn't taken her eyes off the antiques since she walked into the house. She was quickly learning that the Rong family was extraordinary. The realization made her really nervous. Her nerves were on edge since she walked into the house.

Rachel was a woman in her twenties. And although she wouldn't describe herself as an upright person, she always kept her word.

But this time...

Just the day before, she had clearly stated that she would never set foot in the Rong family's house, but now she'd showed up there with her mother.

It had taken less than a day for her to break her word. She felt a little embarrassed.

Next to her, Fannie and Joanna were chatting animatedly, but she couldn't seem to focus on their words or loosen up. Her palms were covered in sweat. Her eyes darted around nervously for some clue about the man she was about to meet. She was hoping that the man she'd seen the day before wasn't Joanna's son. Maybe he was from a different Rong family.

Whatever it was, Rachel felt insecure about being there.

She kept feeling like something bad was about to happen.

She was so nervous that she could hardly feel her legs.

Just then, a tall man paced into the living room.