Chapter 21: Twenty-one, want to help her Chapter 21: Twenty-one, want to help her Li Meixiang and Yang Lisheng exchanged a glance and sighed simultaneously, their hearts aching even more for Song Yan Ning. It was normal for Xiao Ning not to want her parents; after all, she had never seen them since she was a child, let alone enjoyed their care and love. Plus, even if they did call, they never asked after Xiao Ning’s well-being.
“Xiao Ning, go wash your hands and get ready for dinner,” Li Meixiang said tenderly to Song Yan Ning. When she saw Xinxin, she would give her a good scolding. Which kind of mother acts like she does, neglecting her daughter simply because she was not pretty and acting completely indifferent towards her as if she did not exist?
“Mm,” Song Yan Ning nodded and headed towards the bathroom.
Li Meixiang shook her head and looked at Yang Lisheng, “Old man, maybe we shouldn’t go this time.” She was really afraid Xiao Ning would get hurt. The Song Family’s indifference towards Xiao Ning was something Xiao Ning would definitely find painful. No matter how sensible she was, she was still only a seven-year-old child.
Yang Lisheng pondered for a moment, “Let’s go back. Xiao Ning should meet them eventually. Mr. Song is her biological grandfather. It wouldn’t look good if we don’t attend his sixtieth birthday celebration.” No matter how you look at it, the Song Family was Xiao Ning’s home. Even if they didn’t meet this time, they would eventually. Perhaps Xiao Ning’s intelligence and sweetness could change how the Song Family sees her.
“Alright then,” said Li Meixiang with a sigh. She just hoped the Song Family wouldn’t hurt Xiao Ning.
In an antique study, a handsome young man was sitting by the desk, flipping through a book with his long, jade-like fingers, exuding an innate elegance and self-confidence characteristic of someone from an exceptional background.
“Knock knock knock!” A gentle knock on the door echoed.
Qin Yushen raised his head, his charming, elongated phoenix eyes deep and lucent, almost enticing one to drown in them, “Come in!”
The door swung open, and a beautiful, elegantly dressed woman in white home attire walked in with a glass of milk, “Xiao Shen, I made you a glass of milk. You should drink it and go to bed early.”
“I got it, Mom!” Qin Yushen put down the book and stood up to take the milk.
Liu Shanyue smiled, turned around, and headed towards the door. Halfway there, she suddenly thought of something and stopped. She turned to look at Qin Yushen, “Xiao Shen, do you remember that little sister from the Song Family?”
“I have some impression of her,” Qin Yushen nodded. Of course, he remembered Song Yan Ning; his mother had taken him to see her when she was born. His memory of Song Yan Ning was somewhat vague now, but he remembered that her eyes were bright, shining like the stars in the sky. He had never seen such beautiful eyes before.
“She will be returning for Grandpa Song’s sixtieth birthday,” said Liu Shanyue. She knew that Xiao Shen and Song Yan Ning’s future together was impossible, but she genuinely pitied the child. Being unattractive was not her fault. The way the Song Family treated her was utterly heartless.
“Is she coming back to stay with the Song Family?” Qin Yushen asked.
Liu Shanyue shook her head, “I don’t know, but it’s unlikely.” She often advised Xinxin that even if she didn’t like the child, she should at least go to see her and care for her. However, Xinxin actually said that the child was the shame of her life, and Yang Xiner would definitely not acknowledge her as her daughter.
If it weren’t for Mr. Song’s sixtieth birthday, which invited Yang Xiner’s parents, it was likely that the child would never have a chance to return to the Song Family. All she hoped now was that time would change the child’s appearance. As long as she wasn’t ugly, the Song Family might not despise her so much.
The sparkling star-like eyes flashed through Qin Yushen’s mind, “I want to help her.”
Liu Shanyue looked at Qin Yushen in surprise, “How do you plan to help?” She knew her son’s character very well. He was always aloof towards girls and, although he had grown up with the two sisters from the Song Family, he always kept his distance from them.
“If she wants to stay with the Song Family, I will help her,” Qin Yushen said. He didn’t know why he wanted to help Song Yan Ning, but he felt an inexplicable urge to do so.
Liu Shanyue approached Qin Yushen, a mischievous smile on her face, “Are you willing to acknowledge that marriage agreement?” She had always been a person of her word. Although the marriage agreement was verbally decided between her and Xinxin, she never thought of canceling it. However, after Song Yan Ning’s birth, Xinxin hoped she could choose one of her two daughters for Xiao Shen. Of course, Xiao Shen’s future wife would still be his own choice, she and the family wouldn’t interfere or obstruct.
“I just feel sorry for her,” Qin Yushen took a sip of the milk from the table, but his ears turned red. He had only met Song Yan Ning once, and he certainly couldn’t like her. Besides, they were both minors; it was too early to talk about these matters.
Liu Shanyue could not help laughing, reaching out to touch Qin Yushen’s head, “Alright, I won’t tease you anymore. I’m going to sleep, and you should go to bed soon too.”
“Mm,” Qin Yushen nodded, watching as Liu Shanyue left the study.
He drained the glass of milk in one gulp, walked to the window, opened it, and looked up at the stars twinkling in the sky. Those eyes appeared again in his mind, and he couldn’t help but curve the corners of his mouth slightly. He suddenly found himself wanting to see the little girl, to see if her eyes were still as bright and beautiful as they were then.
The night was like ink, and the world regained its tranquility.
Just as Song Yan Ning drifted off to sleep, she felt her body sink, and when she could see clearly, she realized she had entered the Emperor Realm. But this time, her arrival was not the familiar village, but the place she had left after completing her mission the previous night.
“Captain!” Yang Junjun’s voice came from behind.
Song Yan Ning turned her head to see Yang Junjun and her group walking towards her, smiling slightly at them, “You’re here.”
“We’ve been here for a long time, waiting for you, Captain. What task are we taking on today?” Liu Yunyi asked. Having seen Song Yan Ning subdue Ling Yu and his group yesterday, he admired her greatly.
“I’m planning to take on a more difficult task,” Song Yan Ning said. She felt that the Emperor Realm was not as simple as it seemed on the surface, being only at the Primary Stage, she couldn’t touch upon the deeper aspects yet. Therefore, she wanted to reach a higher level and investigate.
In her original world, she had encountered many secret realms, and each was filled with danger, but certainly, where there was danger, there was also opportunity. Perhaps, the Emperor Realm could bring her an opportunity. To be strong and to seek opportunities, one must first confront danger.