Chapter 413: Four hundred and twelve, destined by fate Chapter 413: Four hundred and twelve, destined by fate Song Yan Ning had just stepped off the bus when she saw Qin Yushen waiting for her at the bus station, her heart instantly filled with emotion and sweetness. He had come so quickly.
“Xiao Ning,” Qin Yushen took her hand in his. He knew she would be fine, but he felt more at ease being by her side.
“You just got home and then left again, didn’t the Qin Family have any objections?” Song Yan Ning walked alongside Qin Yushen towards home. He was the leader of his generation in the Qin Family, and all their hopes rested on him, yet he left everything behind to be here with her.
Qin Yushen turned his head, a gentle smile on his face, “Of course they objected, but who makes my heart place my wife above all else?” He had contacted Xiao Ning as soon as he knew about the mission in the Emperor Realm. It wasn’t just ordinary people from the Emperor Realm who wanted to kill them this time, there might also be Ancient Martial Cultivators, superpower users, and perhaps even Cultivators. In such a situation, of course, he wanted to face it together with Xiao Ning.
Song Yan Ning gave Qin Yushen a coquettish glance, her heart swelling with sweetness, “I’m starting to suspect you’re quite the veteran in affairs of the heart.”
“Heaven and Earth can bear witness, ever since I wore open-crotch pants, there has only ever been you in my heart,” Qin Yushen placed Song Yan Ning’s hand on his chest.
Song Yan Ning laughed speechlessly, “Didn’t you date anyone in your last life?” The thought of him having been with other women gave her a sour feeling in her heart.
“In my previous life I was only focused on cultivation, where would I have found time for romance? Besides, if not for someone as outstanding as you, who could catch my eye?” Qin Yushen lowered his head and kissed Song Yan Ning’s forehead, “You’re not jealous, are you?”
There were indeed many female cultivators who liked him in his past life, and their looks were no less beautiful than Xiao Ning, with several being truly exceptional, but he had never been moved by them. Even when they made their feelings known to him, he rejected them for all sorts of reasons.
He always thought he was a cold and ruthless person, never expecting that one day he’d fall in love with someone, and for her, he’d be willing to give up everything. He loved her to the bone, with every moment thinking and dreaming only of her. It felt unbelievable even to himself, but it had all truly happened. Perhaps she was his destined one.
“I’m not jealous at all,” Song Yan Ning rolled her eyes at Qin Yushen, her sparkling eyes as clear and mesmerizing as a star-studded sky, captivating with their twinkling allure.
Qin Yushen drew Song Yan Ning close into his embrace, and he lowered his head…
After a long while, he reluctantly left the sweet intoxication that had enveloped him, looking at her flushed cheeks and luminous, moist lips, barely resisting the urge to capture them again, “My heart will always hold only you.”
Song Yan Ning wrapped her arms around Qin Yushen’s neck, stood on tiptoe, and lifted her head, “Me too…” How could she not love him, when he was like this?
Yang Lisheng and Li Meixiang heard the sound of the door opening and turned to look. They saw Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen entering hand in hand and immediately wore surprised smiles. In their hearts, they always hoped Xiao Ning would end up with Xiao Shen. Xiao Shen’s affection for Xiao Ning was something they had all witnessed.
“Grandpa Yang! Grandma Yang!” Qin Yushen greeted Yang Lisheng and Li Meixiang politely and also took out the gifts he had brought for them, placing them on the table.
“You’re here now, what need is there for gifts?” Li Meixiang smiled warmly at Qin Yushen, her eyes filled with affection. As the saying goes, a mother-in-law sees her son-in-law with growing fondness, and she felt just that way about Xiao Shen.
“They’re just some pastries, I’m not sure if they’ll suit your tastes,” Qin Yushen said with a smile.
“Of course they will! Xiao Shen, come inside, it’s a bit chilly out here,” Li Meixiang said happily, leading Qin Yushen and Song Yan Ning into the house.
Yang Lisheng took out the teapot that Song Yan Ning had given him earlier and poured a pot of water. The teapot was so fine that he hardly dared to use it, fearing he might chip it.
However, with Xiao Shen visiting, he naturally wanted to offer the best and let him taste the tea brewed in this teapot.
“Grandpa Yang, let me help you with that.” Qin Yushen reached out to take the teapot and filled the cups for Yang Lisheng, Li Meixiang, Song Yan Ning, and himself.
Yang Lisheng smiled in satisfaction. He liked Xiao Shen’s humble and polite manner. He had met many young people from large families, but few were like Xiao Shen, excellent without a shred of the arrogance often found in those born into privilege. Although Xiao Shen seemed detached, it was only towards strangers.
“Grandpa, Grandma, I want to go study in Beijing,” Song Yan Ning said, revealing her decision. Qin Yushen had come from Beijing to Yang City without hesitation for her. Why couldn’t she do the same for him? To love someone isn’t just about accepting what they give; it also means making sacrifices.
Yang Lisheng, Li Meixiang, and Qin Yushen all looked at Song Yan Ning in surprise.
“Xiao Ning, why have you suddenly decided on this?” Li Meixiang asked, puzzled. She and her husband had tried to persuade Xiao Ning to go to Beijing before, but she had never agreed. Today, she brought it up herself.
“I think studying in Beijing is a good idea. Don’t you want me to return to the Song Family? I’ve thought it over, and I’ve decided to give it a try to see if I can fit in with the Song Family,” said Song Yan Ning. Of course, she wasn’t actually planning to go back to the Song Family. Her move to Beijing was partly because of Qin Yushen and partly because she wanted to lure those who were after her and Qin Yushen to Beijing.
Even though Grandpa and Grandma had Xiang for protection, Xiang was only one person and couldn’t possibly look after both of them if they were separated. So, she had already planned to have Liu Qingshan arrange for someone to protect Grandpa and Grandma in secret before she went to Beijing.
“That’s a good idea,” Li Meixiang said, nodding in agreement, her eyes quietly welling up with tears. She truly didn’t want Xiao Ning to leave, but Xiao Ning was, after all, from the Song Family, and she would have to return one day. She and her husband were getting old; how many more years could they be with Xiao Ning?
“When do you plan to leave?” Yang Lisheng asked Song Yan Ning, his eyes brimming with reluctance.
Song Yan Ning thought for a moment. “Tomorrow morning,” she replied, wanting to leave quickly and take the dangers with her. What she faced today was merely minor players, not a real threat, but there were Ancient Martial Cultivators, superpower users, and possibly even Cultivators after her and Qin Yushen. She couldn’t put her grandparents in danger.
“We’ll go tomorrow to see you off,” Li Meixiang said, sniffing back her tears, not allowing them to fall. She was afraid she couldn’t control her emotions, which might make Xiao Ning change her mind. Xiao Ning had finally decided to return to Beijing and was willing to try to integrate into the Song Family. How could she hold her back at such a time?