Ruan's mother felt that Shen Mianmian's words differed from what Cheng Xining had said; this young girl, though not old, spoke with great tact and was well-mannered, nothing like those impolite girls.
She gave the impression of being a young lady from a reputable family, gentle and quiet, very likable.
She thought that Cheng Xining's judgment of Shen Mianmian probably had much to do with He Nan, tainted with too much personal emotion, making it hard to view someone objectively.
She had been young once and understood the way those girls thought. Cheng Xining saw Shen Mianmian as a love rival, which was why she found everything about Shen Mianmian disagreeable.
Anyway, she trusted her son and He Nan's judgment. Even Ruan Yiqian had treated Shen Mianmian with courtesy, which suggested the girl must be decent.
The meal went fairly harmoniously.
