Chapter 11: No Matter How They Try to Matchmake, It's Useless

Rong Ci nearly burst into laughter upon hearing this. Lin Wu and Feng Tingshen got acquainted after she and Feng Tingshen were married. Lin Wu was aware of her relationship with Feng Tingshen, and she couldn't believe that Lin Lihai didn't know that Feng Tingshen was the husband of his other daughter! He surely knew. Yet, he still shamelessly tried to bring Lin Wu and Feng Tingshen together. It was clear just how utterly indifferent Lin Lihai was to her as a daughter!

Feng Tingshen agreed. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Rong Ci watched as Feng Tingshen waited for Lin Lihai to get into the car and leave before she got into her own car and drove away. Given Feng Tingshen's current status and position, only a few scattered elders in the Feng family could usually make him go to such lengths. But it was evident that Feng Tingshen held Lin Lihai in respect. All because he was Lin Wu's father.

Thinking of this, she recalled the times when Feng Tingshen met her grandmother, uncle, and aunt. He had always been rather cold and indifferent. Moreover, in the past, no matter how cautiously she mentioned it to him, he was never willing to help her uncle... However, his attitude towards the people Lin Wu cared about was completely different. The contrast between how he treated her and how he treated Lin Wu was like night and day. This was probably the difference between love and non - love.

Shortly after, Feng Tingshen also left. It was a long while before Rong Ci turned around and entered Yanhao.

In the afternoon, after work, Rong Ci went home to pick up the gifts she had prepared earlier for the old lady and old man of the Feng family, then drove to the Feng family's old mansion. The old mansion was located near the outskirts of the capital city. The area was beautiful with clear mountains and waters, and the environment was quiet, making it an ideal place for the elderly to live. The only drawback was that it was quite far from the city center. It took Rong Ci an hour and a half to drive there.

After parking the car, she was carrying the gifts and hadn't even entered the house when she heard the cheerful laughter of her daughter, Feng Jingxin. The old lady Feng, facing the door, noticed her immediately and broke into a smile. "Xiaoci is here? Come on, come and sit by grandma." However, only the old lady was smiling. When Feng Tingshen's mother, her mother - in - law, and Feng Tinglin and her son saw her, the smiles on their faces faded. Rong Ci noticed this, but she didn't care as much as she used to. Pretending not to notice, she smiled, handed the gifts to the butler who came to greet her, and walked towards the old lady. "Grandma."

"Ah." The old lady beamed with joy, pulled Rong Ci to sit down, and then frowned. "Why have you lost so much weight? Did Tingshen bully you?" Rong Ci lowered her eyes and shook her head. "No, I've just been quite busy recently." This statement was half - true. Feng Tingshen hadn't bullied her, but her mood was often affected by him. Besides, in the past half - month, after work every day, she had basically been focusing on researching artificial intelligence and often studied until the early hours of the morning. This was also a reason for her weight loss.

Before the old lady could respond, Feng Tinglin let out a scornful laugh. "What you said makes it seem like your work is so important that the entire Feng Group can't do without you." Sang Qian, Feng Tingshen's mother, sat beside her, exuding the elegance of a noblewoman. She took a sip of tea and said coldly, "If you find the work at the Feng Group tiring, you might as well resign. After all, no one is forcing you to work there." Feng Tinglin chimed in, "That's right! I'm afraid someone just can't bear to leave—"

The old lady couldn't stand others speaking ill of Rong Ci and was about to say something, but Rong Ci spoke up first. "I've already submitted my resignation. After I finish the hand - over work, I'll leave the Feng Group." Upon hearing this, both Sang Qian and Feng Tinglin were stunned. The old lady frowned. "Xiaoci—"

"Mom is here?" Feng Jingxin had taken the elevator to the second floor earlier. Now she happened to come down, and seeing Rong Ci, she was quite happy. After all, she really hadn't been in touch with Rong Ci for over half a month. She interrupted the old lady Feng's words and rushed into Rong Ci's arms. "Mom!" Rong Ci paused, gently hugged her, and responded with an "Mm," but didn't say anything more.

The old lady actually didn't want Rong Ci to leave the Feng Group. However, seeing Feng Jingxin there, she didn't continue the previous topic. Instead, she smiled and said to Rong Ci, "Xiaoci, grandma hasn't had the tea you made for a long time. Could you make a couple of cups for grandma?" Since childhood, Rong Ci had been by the side of the old lady Rong. When she was young, she was calm - tempered and could sit still, and she also had a natural talent. Over the years, she had developed good tea - making skills.

"Of course, that's no problem. But it's almost dinner time..." Feng Tinglin preferred coffee to tea. She also didn't like to see Rong Ci show off her tea - making skills, so she cut in. "Yeah, later when Tingshen and Tingyi come back, we'll have dinner..." Just as she finished speaking, Feng Tingshen returned. After entering the door, he greeted the old lady and Sang Qian first. When he saw Rong Ci, he glanced at her briefly and then looked away, sitting down on a single - seat sofa far from her.

Seeing Feng Tingshen, Feng Jingxin immediately left Rong Ci's embrace and ran over. "Dad!" "Mm." Feng Tingshen hugged her, looked around, and was about to speak when Feng Tingyi came back. Feng Tingyi was much younger than Feng Tinglin and Feng Tingshen and was not yet an adult. He had a sunny and cheerful personality. After entering the door, he leaped lightly over the sofa armrest and sat down steadily. Seeing so many people there, he smiled and said, "Is everyone waiting for me?" Feng Tinglin patted him on the head. "Yes, we're all starving waiting for you!"

Feng Tingshen was reserved by nature and usually didn't talk much. Feng Tinglin had a hot temper, while Feng Tingyi was the family's joker and was closer to their parents. As soon as he came back, the slightly cold expression on Sang Qian's face clearly brightened into a smile, and the old lady became even happier. Noticing that it was getting late and everyone was hungry, she ordered to start the meal.

There were only nine people in total, so they went to the small dining room. When taking their seats, the order was the old lady, Feng Tingshen, Feng Jingxin, and Rong Ci. The old lady smiled and waved to Feng Jingxin. "Xinxin, swap seats with your dad so that your dad and mom can sit together." The old lady always tried her best to bring Rong Ci and Feng Tingshen closer. The others were used to it and thought the old lady was wasting her efforts. After all, no matter how much she tried, over the years, Feng Tingshen's attitude towards Rong Ci hadn't changed at all. Knowing that the old lady's efforts were in vain, Feng Tinglin gave a sarcastic smile. This time, she didn't even bother to interfere and just found a random seat to sit down.

Although Feng Tingshen didn't like the old lady's arrangement, as long as it wasn't a major matter, he wouldn't disrespect the old lady's wishes. So, he remained silent, which was a sign of acquiescence. Rong Ci wasn't as delighted as before when the old lady tried to match - make them. Her expression was calm, but when she looked at the old lady, her smile was gentle. "It's okay, grandma. Let's just sit like this."