Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?

Ruan Xiangqian came out of the study to see Ruan Manman with a flattering face talking to Ruan Hongzhuang, while Shen Siyuan was sitting on the balcony flipping through a magazine.

Jiang Yingxue had just told him what happened, so he naturally knew the ins and outs.

"You put all your little cleverness on your own family," Ruan Xiangqian reprimanded.

"Who's making you act all secretive with sister-in-law, and now you still have the nerve to talk about family?" Ruan Manman said with some dissatisfaction.

"We are family, that's true, but without Xiao Shen's approval, we couldn't tell you either."

When Ruan Xiangqian said this, he subconsciously glanced at Shen Siyuan, who was sitting on the balcony flipping through a magazine. Seeing no reaction from him, he couldn't help but show a hint of relief on his face.

Ruan Manman saw all this, her expression slightly changing, and she immediately closed her mouth.

She said with a slightly aggrieved tone, "I didn't know, this was my mistake."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Xiangqian immediately gave her an approving look.

Ruan Manman's lips curled slightly, seemingly understanding his intention.

At this moment, Ruan Xiangqian suddenly changed the subject and said, "Eldest brother and the others have already arrived downstairs, let's go down to greet them."

Ruan Manman naturally had no objection, and Ruan Hongzhuang, who was sitting on the sofa, stood up upon hearing this.

"Si Yuan..." She turned back and called out to Shen Siyuan.

"You don't need to go down, just wait at home," Ruan Xiangqian hastily said.

Shen Siyuan put down the magazine in his hand, walked over, and asked, "Is it elder uncle and them who have arrived?"

"Yes, they've already arrived downstairs," Jiang Yingxue chimed in.

"Manman and I will go meet elder brother, you stay home and wait."

As Ruan Xiangqian spoke, he was already walking towards the door with Ruan Manman.

"Let's all go together."

Shen Siyuan quickly followed, and Ruan Hongzhuang, seeing this, hurried over to hold Shen Siyuan's arm with joy all over her face.

Shen Siyuan's respect for her family was respect for her.

Shen Siyuan did not act high and mighty just because of his special status, treating her merely as an appendage or a trophy wife.

Ruan Xiangqian and his wife were very pleased to see this.

Especially Ruan Xiangqian, as elder brother was the person he respected the most, and Shen Siyuan's attitude really gave him a lot of face.

The group went down the stairs and encountered Ruan Ruan's eldest uncle and aunt halfway down, accompanied by Xiao Sun carrying a lot of items in his hands.

Eldest uncle and aunt had gray hair and simple attire, looking completely like elderly farmers from the countryside.

"Elder brother, elder sister-in-law."

Upon seeing them, Ruan Xiangqian quickly sped up a few steps to greet them.

"Why did you come down instead of staying at home?" Eldest uncle asked in surprise.

"We heard you've arrived, so we came down to greet you," Jiang Yingxue said smilingly.

"Oh, what's there to greet? Your sister-in-law and I can still walk," eldest uncle said with a smile.

Jiang Yingxue stepped forward and took the elder sister-in-law's arm.

Ruan Manman also stepped forward to greet them, appearing very well-behaved, with her previous sharpness completely restrained.

"Elder uncle, elder aunt."

Ruan Ruan also came forward to greet them and even pulled Shen Siyuan over to introduce him proactively.

In fact, since they had just met, elder uncle and aunt had been quietly observing Shen Siyuan.

"Let's talk at home, not block the hallway," eldest uncle suggested with a smile.

Everyone then turned around and went back upstairs, with the chauffeur Sun Yaohui following them. However, when they reached the door, he put down the things in his hands and prepared to leave.

"Young man, thank you for your hard work."

Even knowing Sun Yaohui was Ruan Xiangqian's driver, elder uncle still expressed his gratitude, showing a good upbringing despite not having much education.

"It's my duty, President Ruan. I won't disturb you any further, I'll head back now. If you need the car, just contact me anytime," Sun Yaohui said somewhat apprehensively.

"Alright, you've indeed worked hard, go home and rest well," Ruan Xiangqian patted Sun Yaohui's shoulder, allowing him to leave.

After Sun Yaohui left, eldest uncle took Shen Siyuan's hand voluntarily.

"Xiao Shen, are you getting used to Si Ming?" His tone carried a hint of concern.

Ruan Ruan's eldest uncle was about the same build as Ruan Xiangqian, but much thinner, with a slight stoop, gray hair, and an aged face. In fact, he was only about ten years older than Ruan Xiangqian.

But he looked at least twenty years older, especially when compared to before Ruan Xiangqian took the "Stare and Stretch Pill."

"Very well, thank you for your concern, elder uncle, and sorry for making you all travel here," Shen Siyuan responded politely.

"It's nothing, we just took the opportunity to visit Si Ming," elder uncle said casually.

Even though he wasn't well-educated, he spoke well, indicating he was someone skilled in interpersonal relationships.

"Since you're here, stay a few more days," Ruan Hongzhuang came forward to suggest.

At this time, Jiang Yingxue brought in some tea and invited everyone to have some.

Eldest uncle, while holding Shen Siyuan's hand, seated him without letting go, exuding extreme warmth.

"Xiao Shen, how did you and Ruan Ruan meet?"

"What does your family do?"

"How many siblings do you have?"

"Is your grandmother in good health?"

...

Eldest uncle was very talkative, asking questions like a household registration officer, yet not making anyone uncomfortable.

For example, after asking what Shen Siyuan's family does, he would also inquire about how many chickens they have at the chicken farm, whether his father managing the farm alone is tiring, and if the chickens often get sick, etc.

When talking about the grandmother, he would ask about her age, health, and appetite, etc.

Overall, he wasn't merely probing the family background; his words were filled with care.

On the other hand, elder aunt had scarcely spoken since entering, appearing reticent.

Shen Siyuan suddenly understood why Ruan family's siblings were all so accomplished—with such an elder brother, they couldn't turn out too badly.

"Elder brother, we troubled you to come so you could take a look. Are you satisfied with Xiao Shen?" Ruan Xiangqian attentively filled the cup in front of elder uncle.

"How could I be unsatisfied? As long as Ruan Ruan is happy, we shouldn't interfere as elders."

Elder uncle finally released Shen Siyuan's hand and looked at Ruan Ruan nearby.

He asked with a smile, "Ruan Ruan, are you happy?"

"Of course I'm happy, otherwise, I wouldn't have brought him home to meet you," Ruan Hongzhuang replied.

"Haha~ good... good..." Hearing this, elder uncle laughed heartily.

"Ruan Ruan is a smart girl. If she thinks highly of Xiao Shen, he must be great. Our visit is completely unnecessary."

"Elder brother, how could that be? Without you, our family lacks a backbone," Jiang Yingxue said.

"Yes, elder brother, elder sister-in-law, such an important matter can't be without you," Ruan Manman chimed in.

Elder uncle glanced at her upon hearing this. It seemed he had some reservations about this little sister; his attitude hadn't been very warm since they met.

"When are you planning to get married?"

"Are you intending to have children right after marriage?"

...

Eldest uncle even seemed more eager than Ruan Xiangqian and his wife.

As everyone was talking, gusts of Yin Wind blew in from outside the window, swirling around the room.