Chapter 217: 217, Attitude Change Chapter 217: 217, Attitude Change Yang Xin’er heard the courtyard gate open, glanced over, and saw Song Yan Ning pushing the door open and walking in. She was stunned. Wasn’t this the girl she had seen in the photographs? How could she be here? Could she possibly live in this village?
Song Yan Ning casually glanced at Yang Xin’er and looked towards Lisheng and Li Meixiang, who were coming out of the house, lifting her face into a bright smile as she approached, “Grandpa! Grandma! I’m back!”
“Grandpa? Grandma? Could she really be Song Yan Ning?” Yang Xin’er watched incredulously. How could Song Yan Ning be so beautiful? Wasn’t she supposed to be dark and ugly?
“It’s good you’re back. Have you had lunch yet?” Li Meixiang hugged Song Yan Ning, looking at her affectionately. It had been a long time since they had seen Xiao Ning, and both she and her husband really missed her.
“I’ve eaten. Grandpa, Grandma, I brought some gifts for you.” Song Yan Ning proceeded into the house, placing the local specialties she was carrying on the table. Every time she traveled, she would bring back some delicacies for her grandparents if there were any.
“So much!” Li Meixiang and Lisheng could hardly keep their smiles contained at the sight of two large bags of food. In reality, having her in their thoughts was enough for them; they were already very happy.
“Are you really Song Yan Ning?” Yang Xin’er somehow found herself also inside the house.
Song Yan Ning looked at Yang Xin’er, “The real deal.” She wasn’t too interested in dealing with Yang Xin’er to avoid the possibility of losing her temper, which would upset her grandparents.
“How did you become so beautiful?” Yang Xin’er still couldn’t believe the person in front of her was Song Yan Ning. Though plastic surgery techniques were advanced now, her parents would definitely not pay for such a procedure for Song Yan Ning, especially considering her young age.
Then there was only one possibility; it must be that Song Yan Ning had grown up to look like this naturally. If she had known Song Yan Ning would turn out this beautiful, she would have never sent her away. To be seen with such a beautiful daughter would surely make the wealthy socialites green with envy. She had never seen anyone’s child grow up to be so beautiful.
Thinking of what Liu Shanyue had told her earlier, Yang Xin’er somewhat understood that maybe now only Song Yan Ning could really help her.
Song Yan Ning pretended not to hear Yang Xin’er’s words and took the items out of the bags to show Lisheng and Li Meixiang, “Grandpa, Grandma, this is sauce-flavored duck, ready to eat. And here’s some cured meat, which tastes great when fried.”
Yang Xin’er, undeterred, stepped forward, “Xiao Ning, you’re already on summer vacation, right? What grade will you be in next semester?” Since Xiao Yue said Song Yan Ning could help her, she might as well try to win Song Yan Ning over first. Mr. Song valued Song Yan Ning so highly; if she could coax Song Yan Ning to return, Mr. Song would definitely stand by her side.
Song Yan Ning, Lisheng, and Li Meixiang all looked at Yang Xin’er in surprise. Was she out of her mind?
Seeing that Song Yan Ning was watching her, Yang Xin’er smiled even more tenderly, “You haven’t been back to Beijing for quite a while, right? Come back to Beijing with mom this time. From now on, you’ll live with the Song family. You don’t have to worry about school either; mom will have someone take care of your transfer. Your grandpa and your dad have always missed you so much; they’ve been hoping you would come back.”
Lisheng and Li Meixiang exchanged looks, their eyes full of puzzlement. Just last night, Xin’er acted like she couldn’t wait to beat Xiao Ning, and now her attitude had done a complete one-eighty?
As long as she didn’t scold Xiao Ning or be mean to her, they were very happy.
Thinking about this, Yang Lisheng and Li Meixiang showed happy smiles on their faces.
Song Yan Ning thought for a moment and immediately understood the reason for Yang Xin’er’s change in attitude. She turned to look at Yang Lisheng and Li Meixiang, “Staying in Beijing for a few days is fine, but there’s no need to go to school there.” As long as her grandparents were happy, she could still help Yang Xin’er. She just hoped she wouldn’t cause any more trouble.
“Okay, Mom will listen to you,” Yang Xin’er quickly nodded. As long as Song Yan Ning was willing to go back to Beijing with her, half of the battle was already won. Once Mr. Song stood on her side, Yufeng would not be able to divorce her, and her position as Mrs. Song would be unshakable. Did that woman think she could become Mrs. Song by clinging to Yufeng? As long as Yang Xin’er was around, that woman would never succeed.
Song Yan Ning slightly nodded.
“Then, shall we go back to Beijing tomorrow?” Yang Xin’er looked at Song Yan Ning with hopeful eyes, waiting for her reply.
“Grandpa, Grandma, I’m tired and I’m going to go back to my room to rest for a while. You decide whenever you want to go to Beijing,” Song Yan Ning said, then walked toward her room. She really didn’t like Yang Xin’er and didn’t want to talk more with her.
Watching Song Yan Ning’s retreating figure, Yang Xin’er frowned slightly but wasn’t angry. She turned to look at Yang Lisheng and Li Meixiang, “Dad, Mom, let’s go back to Beijing tomorrow.” If she could, she would leave for Beijing today.
“Hmm,” Yang Lisheng and Li Meixiang nodded. As long as Xin’er was good to Xiao Ning, they had nothing else to ask for. They also hoped that Xiao Ning could, like other children, have a complete home with parents who loved her.
Yang Xin’er immediately showed a happy smile, “Then, I will come to pick you up early tomorrow morning.” Seeing the way Song Yan Ning acted, she didn’t seem to like seeing her, and right now, she didn’t know how to get along with Song Yan Ning. But she believed that after spending more time together, their relationship would definitely improve. Of course, that was predicated on Song Yan Ning helping her secure her position as Mrs. Song.
“Hmm,” Yang Lisheng and Li Meixiang nodded, smiling. This side of Xin’er was much more pleasant for them to see. As for the matter between Xin’er and Yufeng, they would definitely talk to them, but how Yufeng decided, they wouldn’t interfere.
Meanwhile, in the study of the Song family, Mr. Song and Song Yufeng were discussing his and Yang Xin’er’s issues.
“Have you really decided to get a divorce?” Although Mr. Song didn’t quite like Yang Xin’er as a daughter-in-law, he did not wish for them to divorce. Such a divorce would affect the Song family’s reputation and, also, the woman Yufeng liked was indeed not suitable for marrying into the Song family.
“Dad, I’ve made up my mind,” Song Yufeng was very determined. Previously, he could tolerate Yang Xin’er’s unreasonable demands, but now, Xiao Lan’s gentleness showed him that only a woman like Xiao Lan was truly suitable for him.
Mr. Song shook his head, “If you want to divorce, I won’t oppose it, but Xiao Lan, she’s not suitable to become our Song family’s daughter-in-law.”
“Do the backgrounds really have to match? Can’t I marry the woman I love?” Song Yufeng felt somewhat frustrated inside. He had promised to give Xiao Lan happiness, and he would marry her and make her Mrs. Song.