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At that moment, a uniformed shop assistant approached respectfully and said to Mother Xi, "Madam, the necklace you liked has been wrapped up."
I secretly observed Mother Xi's expression and noticed that her anger had eased somewhat, but she still wore a hint of skepticism.
"I am a fashion designer, and these are all my designs. They sell quite well," I explained. "I buy these things to enhance my taste and design inspiration for better creativity. I promise I won't waste money anymore; I will work hard to be a good wife and mother, someone you would like as a daughter-in-law..."
The system's voice chimed in at just the right moment: "Ding! An emergency task has been issued: Win over Mother Xi and achieve a favorability rating of 60%. Reward: A mysterious gift package."
I felt a surge of joy; it seemed my performance was on point!
This was a great opportunity. I took a deep breath, lifted my head, and looked at Mother Xi with determination in my eyes.
I immediately wiped the grievance off my face, raised my head to meet Xi Qishen's concerned gaze, and softly said, "Qishen, thank you for believing in me."
Xi Qishen smiled gently and held me tighter.
Feigning shyness, I buried my head in Xi Qishen's embrace while my fingers discreetly traced circles on the back of his hand, feeling the tension in his muscles.
Xi Qishen's body stiffened slightly, then he tightened his grip around my arm, the corners of his mouth lifting into an almost imperceptible smile.
The whispers around us grew louder; I even heard someone say, "Young Master Xi and his fiancée have such a good relationship."
The shop assistant presented the beautifully wrapped necklace box to Mother Xi, but she suddenly seemed to remember something and turned to me. "Yanyan, since you have such good taste, why don't you help me pick something out too?"
I felt a surge of delight inside but feigned modesty on the outside. "Auntie, your taste is far superior to mine; I only know a little..."
Mother Xi waved her hand dismissively. "If I ask you to choose, then choose! Don't be polite with Auntie."
Reluctantly agreeing, I scanned the room and locked onto an Emerald Brooch.
I picked up the brooch and presented it to Mother Xi, pointing at the large emerald in the center as I spoke confidently. "This Emerald Necklace is vintage and elegant; it perfectly complements your temperament. Moreover, this emerald has excellent color quality, high clarity, and rich color—it's bound to appreciate in value. Most importantly,"
I paused for effect and lowered my voice. "It harmonizes beautifully with the color of your dress today, further highlighting your noble elegance."
Mother Xi took the brooch and admired it in the mirror, clearly pleased with her choice.
The surprise in her eyes had transformed into appreciation, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly. "Yanyan, your taste is truly sharp! Better than those so-called experts."
The surrounding staff chimed in, praising my discerning eye.
I smiled modestly while subtly observing Mother Xi's expression, secretly planning my next move.
"Ding! An emergency situation has been detected. Mission issued: Win over Mother Xi and raise her favorability to 80%. Mission reward: A mysterious gift package." The system's voice chimed in at just the right moment.
I felt a surge of joy; it seemed my plan was progressing smoothly.
I linked my arm with Mother Xi's and playfully said, "Auntie, if you like it, I'll accompany you shopping next time. I promise you'll be satisfied."
Mother Xi chuckled and patted my hand. "Alright, alright, next time you can come with me. Qishen, you have good taste; you found such a wonderful girlfriend."
Xi Qishen affectionately ruffled my hair. "Of course, my taste has always been excellent." He turned to Mother Xi with a gentle tone. "Mom, I'm glad you like it."
After leaving the jewelry store, I kept my arm linked with Mother Xi's, chatting amiably about fashion, jewelry, and investments, frequently agreeing with her views and making her smile brightly.
Xi Qishen followed behind us, watching the harmonious interaction between me and his mother with warmth and satisfaction in his eyes.
I felt a sense of pride; the first step of my plan had been successfully completed. Now it was time to implement my "forced love" strategy.
That evening in the dining room of Xi Family Villa, I attentively served dishes to Mother Xi, asking about her well-being and behaving like a dutiful daughter-in-law.
Mother Xi was in high spirits, continuously praising me for being understanding and considerate.
Xi Qishen watched my obedient demeanor with a hint of amusement in his eyes as he reached out to hold my hand.
I reciprocated his gesture and smiled sweetly at him.
"Mom, I've recently been learning cooking and flower arranging. Once I master them, I'll personally cook a feast for you and Qishen," I said softly, a hint of shyness in my tone.
Hearing this, Mother Xi's face lit up with joy. "Good, good! Auntie will be waiting."
She turned to Xi Qishen. "Qishen, you must cherish Yanyan. A girl as wonderful as her is hard to come by."
Xi Qishen tightened his grip on my hand and looked at me affectionately. "I know, Mom. I will cherish her."
I lowered my head, a barely noticeable smile playing at the corners of my lips.
"System, check Mother Xi's favorability rating," I silently commanded.
"Ding! Mother Xi's favorability rating: 85%," the system's voice chimed in.
A surge of happiness filled me; it seemed my performance had been spot on.
The next step was to completely win over the Xi Family and achieve true financial freedom, creating better conditions for our "sweet torment."
I lifted my head and looked at Xi Qishen and Mother Xi, a glint of shrewdness flashing in my eyes.
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