Chapter 201: A name but no longer a reality Chapter 201: A name but no longer a reality Song Yufeng snapped back to his senses and glanced at the young woman covering her face, looking aggrieved. Anger flashed in his eyes as he turned towards Yang Xin’er, “Have you lost your mind?” The current Yang Xin’er felt like a stranger to him. In the past, she would never have behaved like a shrew.
“I have lost my mind, Song Yufeng, you bastard! You kept promising to love me forever, but what about now? Cavorting with another woman, how can you be so unfaithful to me?” Flames of rage flickered in Yang Xin’er’s reddened eyes. She wished she could tear the both of them apart right there. She had only heard rumors before and managed to contain herself, but now, witnessing Song Yufeng’s intimate behavior with another woman on the street was more than she could bear.
“Let’s talk about this at home, not here making a scene,” Song Yufeng said, noticing the crowd that had gathered around them, with some even readying their phones to record. He did not want this incident to become tomorrow’s headlines.
“I won’t! You have to explain to me today, is she the shameless woman? Is she the reason you want to divorce me?” Yang Xin’er pointed at the young woman next to them, furiously interrogating Song Yufeng.
“The more you make a scene, the worse it is for everyone,” Song Yufeng said sternly, his eyes cold and devoid of feeling as he looked at Yang Xin’er. He couldn’t understand when he had lost the affection he used to feel for her.
Liu Shanyue stepped forward, reaching out to pull Yang Xin’er away, “Xin’er, let’s go home first. We can talk about everything once we’re back.” She knew she shouldn’t get involved, but if she didn’t, Xin’er’s temper would surely escalate things beyond control.
Yang Xin’er shook off Liu Shanyue’s hand and charged toward the young woman. Before the other woman could react, Xin’er grabbed her by the hair, “I’ll kill you, you shameless woman! You knew Song Yufeng was married with children, yet still set your sights on him—for his money, huh? Disgusting!”
“Yufeng, help! It hurts so much!” The young woman cried out loudly. She could have fought back, but retaliating now would mean losing Song Yufeng for good. So she had to endure it. The more enraged he became, the quicker he would make a decision to divorce Yang Xin’er.
Song Yufeng’s hands clenched into fists, his knuckles cracking, his gaze dark and frightening. He strode forward, pulled Yang Xin’er away, and led her towards his car. If before he still had some feelings for her because of their children, now that affection was completely exhausted by her actions today. She had truly disappointed him!
Liu Shanyue watched as Song Yufeng and Yang Xin’er walked away, shaking her head. Xin’er was too impulsive!
She turned her gaze away and looked at the young woman, “You’re young; why go after a married man?”
The young woman smiled coldly, “What’s it to you?”
Liu Shanyue replied with a mocking laugh, “It’s none of my business, really. But if you think you can become Mrs. Song so easily, I suggest you wake up sooner rather than later.”
With that, Liu Shanyue walked away towards the parking lot. As the next Family Head of the Song Family, even if Song Yufeng divorced, he couldn’t just marry anyone he wanted. The Song Family would not allow him to marry a woman without a family background.
Although Yang Xin’er didn’t come from a powerful family, her father was a renowned doctor in Beijing, with good relationships with many families there, which was beneficial to the Song Family. Otherwise, they would never have allowed Song Yufeng to marry Yang Xin’er.
Song Yufeng dragged Yang Xin’er back to the Song Family home and flung her onto the sofa, his eyes were a mix of heartless cold and calm, “Have you had enough of your tantrum?!”
“Song Yufeng, why are you so heartless to me? In what way have I, Yang Xin’er, wronged you?” Facing Song Yufeng’s eyes, Yang Xin’er felt as though a sharp blade had deeply pierced her heart, causing her an unbearable pain that made it difficult to breathe.
Song Yufeng took a deep breath, “Xinxin, some things can’t be undone, it’s better for both of us to let go.”
“I won’t let go, not even if I die!” Yang Xin’er stared at Song Yufeng, her reddened eyes filled with stubborn determination. Song Yufeng was hers, and no one could take him away. Even if it was only a marriage in name, she would hold onto it tightly, and no one could take away her status as Mrs. Song.
Song Yufeng looked at Yang Xin’er for a long time before turning and walking upstairs. He felt that communication between them was impossible at the moment, and they should have a proper talk after both had calmed down.
Song Yanxue had been waiting for Yang Xin’er’s response and after two days, still no call had come through. Unable to hold back, she dialed Yang Xin’er’s number.
“Mom, how are things on your end? Did Aunt Qin agree?” Song Yanxue asked nervously. Many boys at school were pursuing her, but her heart belonged only to Qin Yushen. This was an opportunity, as Aunt Qin and her mother were close friends, surely she would help her mother.
“She did not agree.” Yang Xin’er wiped away her tears. She was beginning to resent Liu Shanyue, who knew exactly what her current situation was but instead of helping her, she had directed her to seek help from Song Yan Ning. She had truly misjudged her.
Song Yanxue frowned in confusion, “Why not? Isn’t Aunt Qin your best friend?” Although she couldn’t return to Beijing these years, she had kept up with news about Brother Yushen.
Brother Yushen was becoming more and more outstanding, and only she, who was equally excellent, deserved him. In five years, she could return to Beijing, and by then Brother Yushen would surely be captivated by her improved beauty and excellence.
“Don’t mention her anymore, Xiao Xue, think for Mom, is there any other way?” Yang Xin’er had racked her brain these past two days to no avail.
“Mom, the only way to win back Dad is through the Qin Family’s influence. Think about it, you and Aunt Qin are close friends. If I could get engaged to Brother Yushen, the Qin Family would definitely take your side, and Dad would certainly have reservations,” Song Yanxue analyzed the intricate dynamics.
“But Aunt Qin doesn’t agree,” Yang Xin’er knew this was the best strategy but it also required Xiao Yue’s willingness to help.
“Mom, don’t worry about Dad for the time being. Get closer to Aunt Qin. With your relationship with her, it won’t take long for her to agree,” Song Yanxue said confidently. As long as she and Brother Yushen were engaged, she wouldn’t need to wait five more years to return to Beijing.
Yang Xin’er considered it and felt that Song Yanxue’s words made sense, “I understand.”
“Mom, I’ll be waiting for your good news.” Song Yanxue happily hung up the phone, opened the photo gallery on her phone, and scrolled to a picture of Qin Yushen who was on a call—an image she had someone take secretly.
“Brother Yushen, wait for me to return.” Song Yanxue’s finger gently traced over Qin Yushen’s face in the photo. She would definitely become Brother Yushen’s bride.