Chapter 332: Three hundred thirty-one, recognition Chapter 332: Three hundred thirty-one, recognition “Xiao Ning, Xiao Xue has gotten herself a boyfriend,” Song Yanli knew that Song Yan Ning didn’t like Xiao Xue, but after all, they were sisters. Besides, Xiao Xue had always been infatuated with Brother Yushen; now that she had a boyfriend, it might put Xiao Ning at ease a bit.
Song Yan Ning raised an eyebrow, “That is indeed surprising.” Over the years, Song Yanxue had done a lot, behaving as if she wouldn’t stop until she got Qin Yushen. She was quite curious about what kind of man could make her give up her obsession with Qin Yushen.
“I have a photo of Xiao Xue and that man, do you want to see it?” Song Yanli took out her phone and opened the gallery.
Song Yan Ning took the phone and slightly narrowed her eyes when she saw the man standing next to Song Yanxue. It was Lu Tingxuan!
“Do you know how they met?” Song Yan Ning returned the phone to Song Yanli. She didn’t believe that Lu Tingxuan was with Song Yanxue because he truly liked her. Although she had not interacted with Lu Tingxuan many times, she somewhat understood his personality. His approach to Song Yanxue must have an ulterior motive.
Song Yanli shook her head, “Xiao Xue brought Lu Tingxuan home, and Grandpa and the family were quite pleased with him.”
“Hmm,” Song Yan Ning smiled. Although she didn’t know why Lu Tingxuan wanted to be with Song Yanxue, it was fine as long as he didn’t bother her.
Song Yan Ning and Song Yanli went to the main hall and saw several plates of snacks already on the table.
“Xiao Ning, Xiao Li, come and sit,” Li Meixiang smiled and waved them over. Knowing Xiao Li was coming, she had prepared extra snacks.
“Okay, Grandma,” Song Yan Ning and Song Yanli walked over and sat down at the table.
“Xiao Ning, here is the osmanthus cake you love so much, Xiao Li, here is the red bean cake you like best,” Li Meixiang served Song Yan Ning and Song Yanli each a piece of the snack and watched her granddaughters with a face full of joyful wrinkles. Over the years, she didn’t know why, but she and her husband hadn’t aged; instead, they seemed to grow younger and healthier day by day.
In the past, she used to feel aches in her waist and back during rainy days, but now she felt nothing. She asked her husband what was happening, and even he didn’t know.
The neighbors, seeing their youthful appearances, all came to ask for their secret to becoming young, but they themselves didn’t know.
“It’s so delicious!” Song Yanli took a bite and squinted her eyes in satisfaction.
Li Meixiang laughed happily and served Song Yanli another piece, “If it’s delicious, eat more.”
Song Yanli nodded and leaned her head down, her nose slightly tingling. Sometimes she really envied Xiao Ning, cherished by her grandparents. Although she lived a life of abundance, she had to follow strict decorum, and any slight mistake would draw criticism from her mother, saying a lady of their stature must act a certain way. Sometimes, she really wanted to indulge herself.
Ye Qi held Song Yanli’s hand. He understood her mood at that moment; although the Ye Family was a smaller clan, it also had many rules, especially for girls. The Ye Family hoped their ladies would be virtuous and talented and someday marry into a stronger family to help the Ye Family.
Feeling the warmth on her hand, Song Yanli turned and gave Ye Qi a light smile. She had just spoken impulsively, maybe because she had been repressed for too long.
Ye Qi smiled, took a piece of cake, and put it in Song Yanli’s bowl, “Have another piece.”
“Mm,” Song Yanli nodded with a smile. Xiao Ning was right, loving him meant trusting him.
Seeing the smile on Song Yanli’s face, Ye Qi felt much more at ease. Along the way, Xiao Li had been moody, always saying nothing was wrong when he asked, which really worried him. Now seeing her genuine smile, he knew she had come to terms with her feelings.
“I’m full, Ye Qi, let’s go outside for a walk,” Song Yanli spoke after chatting with everyone for a while.
“Sure,” Ye Qi nodded.
The two walked out of the house and came to the small river on the east side of the village. It was quieter here, and from this spot, one could see the rolling green hills in the distance. Looking at such beautiful scenery could make one’s mood very good.
Song Yanli sat down on the steps by the river and looked at Ye Qi, smiling as she patted the spot next to her.
Ye Qi smiled, sat down next to Song Yanli, and took her hand as he looked at her. He knew that Yanli had asked him out because she had something to tell him.
Song Yanli gazed at the distant green hills, “Ye Qi, do you like me?” She had never asked Ye Qi this question before, but she knew Ye Qi liked her; she could feel it.
“I don’t like you.”
Song Yanli’s face changed, and she turned to look at Ye Qi.
Ye Qi lowered his head and kissed Song Yanli on the forehead, “I love you! In this life, I only love you, and that will never change.” He took Song Yanli’s hand, placing it over his chest, as if letting her feel his heart.
Song Yanli stared at Ye Qi blankly, unable to react.
Ye Qi grinned, tapped Song Yanli’s nose, and said, “Silly!”
Song Yanli came to her senses and suddenly threw herself into Ye Qi’s arms. She had been genuinely scared when Ye Qi said he didn’t like her.
Ye Qi held Song Yanli tightly, “I know I’m not good enough yet, but I will strive to become better.” He was determined to make her happy.
“I… I love you too…” Song Yanli said, her face red and her voice barely above a whisper.
Ye Qi’s handsome face broke into a happy smile, and he tightened his embrace, “Yanli, I’m so happy.”
A brilliant smile also spread across Song Yanli’s face. If he was happy, so was she.
“Ye Qi, there’s something I need to tell you.”
Ye Qi lowered his head to look at Song Yanli, “Tell me, I’m listening.”
“My grandpa wants me to go on a blind date, I’m supposed to meet the guy on the tenth of next month.” Song Yanli thought about her family’s decision, feeling a bit bitter. At this moment, she truly wished she were just an ordinary person.
“What?!” Ye Qi’s expression changed, “Let’s go back to Beijing now, I’m going to confront Grandpa Song and tell him that we are already together.” He would definitely not let Yanli be taken by someone else.
“Okay.” Song Yanli nodded. She decided to make an effort with Ye Qi. If the family disagreed, then she and Ye Qi would leave Beijing and settle down somewhere quiet. In this life, she was only committed to Ye Qi!
When they got home, Song Yanli approached Yang Lisheng and Li Meixiang, “Grandpa, Grandma, we need to go back.”
“Is there an emergency?” Yang Lisheng looked at Song Yanli and Ye Qi with concern.
“Yes.” Song Yanli nodded. She planned to confront her family as soon as possible.