Chapter 736
Tania aimed to make her daughter-in-law the most radiant woman at the company’s annual dinner. The evening gown she chose for Serenity was the most stunning of all. Thanks to Serenity’s poise, she was able to showcase the dress’s best features.
Tania gazed at Serenity, who appeared transformed in the evening dress. She remarked, “Seren, you exude a remarkable aura. If you’re willing to learn etiquette, you could definitely become a celebrity.”
“Mom, my goal is to earn more money to buy a house. I’m not interested in becoming a celebrity. Celebrities typically come from strong family backgrounds, whereas I’m just a small bookseller relying on collaborations with a school for my livelihood. How could I dare to dream of something so unattainable?”
“Zack already has two houses…”
Truthfully, Tania wanted to express but refrained, ‘My son has little more than money and property.’
“I want to buy a house in a school district in advance.”
Tania looked at Serenity, smiling. “That’s great. Buying a house in a school catchment area and renovating it will be beneficial. When you and Zachary have children in the future, it will make schooling much easier.”
Serenity’s words confirmed to Tania that Zachary and Serenity were genuinely a couple, not just a formality.
Tania seemed to smile, yet she was sighing internally.
It appeared that Serenity was indeed going to be her true daughter-in-law, a fact that was undeniable.
In the future, she would provide more guidance to her daughter-in-law.
Being the eldest daughter-in-law in the family would not be easy.
On top of that, Serenity was married to the man responsible for the next generation of the York family.
Zachary’s generation includes nine sons, and it is unlikely that all of them will marry women without elite family backgrounds, as Zachary did. In the future, Serenity’s ability to get along with her sisters-in-law, who come from families of much higher status, will be crucial to avoid feeling overshadowed by them.
Tania had faith in her mother-in-law’s insight and believed that Serenity could handle the responsibilities of being the wife of the next head of the York family. However, she felt that Serenity still had much to learn. Since her son had yet to fully disclose everything to Serenity, Tania felt it was not her place to prepare Serenity for the role of the family’s matriarch, especially given Serenity’s lack of a strong family background.
This situation reminded her of Audrey. As Serenity’s aunt, Audrey would not remain passive when Serenity’s status as the York family’s eldest daughter-in-law was revealed in the future. Compared to Tania, Audrey would likely be more anxious and eager to empower Serenity, which alleviated some of Tania’s concerns.
“We’ll take this one. I promise Zack will be amazed when he sees you in it,” Tania said, deciding to purchase the dress Serenity was currently trying on. She also bought several other gowns that had caught her eye when Serenity tried them on earlier.
Afterward, Tania took Serenity shopping for high heels. Although Serenity frequently drove and typically avoided wearing heels, she needed a pair for the company’s annual dinner.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law spent most of the day shopping, acquiring many items. Serenity also bought several new outfits for Zachary with her own money. When he insisted she take a more assertive approach, she promised to purchase him a few more outfits, ensuring he had plenty to wear.
The clothes she purchased for him in the future. She still hadn’t followed through on her promise after his return from the business trip. However, since today was her shopping spree, she could finally fulfill her commitment. Tania observed Serenity buying several suits, each costing twenty thousand, for Zachary. These were exceptionally pricey garments for the average person. Serenity was certainly treating Zachary well!