Chapter 82: Eighty-two, you need to come back. Chapter 82: Eighty-two, you need to come back. Seeing that Mr. Song had given the White Jade to Song Yan Ning, Yang Xin’er’s face turned livid with rage. That piece of White Jade wasn’t just any jade—it was the Song Family’s heirloom, the key to commanding the Song family’s influence. Even if Old Song didn’t pass the jade to Yufeng, he shouldn’t have given it to that ugly girl; after all, he still had a grandson.
Quickly approaching Song Yufeng, Yang Xin’er pulled him to the back garden, “Old Song gave the Inheritance White Jade to that ugly girl, did you see that?”
“Uh huh!” Song Yufeng nodded. He too was somewhat surprised at the time. However, there was nothing he could do about his father’s decision, especially in today’s circumstances.
“Do you think Old Song has lost his mind? Even if he doesn’t give it to you, he should have passed it to Xiao Yang. What’s the meaning of giving it to that girl? No, you have to get it back for me.” The more Yang Xin’er thought about it, the angrier she became. What right did that ugly girl have to take the White Jade? She was determined to get it back, that jade belonged to her son.
“But Dad has already given it away, how can we ask for it back? Moreover, Dad gave it in front of everyone this time, wouldn’t it be a laughingstock if we asked for it back? Alright, it’s just a jade, no big deal. If you like, I’ll go to a jewelry store tomorrow and buy you ten or eight of them.” Song Yufeng embraced Yang Xin’er soothingly. Let’s just think of the jade as compensation for Xiao Ning.
“But that’s not the same! I want that piece of jade, I don’t care, you must get it back for me, otherwise, I’ll never let you off the hook.” She would rather have the jade returned and throw it away than give it to that ugly girl.
Song Yufeng sighed helplessly, “Xinxin, it’s not that I don’t want to get it back, but there really is no way to do so. You know Dad’s temperament.”
“I’ll go find Mom.” Yang Xin’er pushed Song Yufeng aside and strode toward the house. If she told her mother-in-law about this, she would surely make Mr. Song get the jade back.
Watching Yang Xin’er’s figure from behind, Song Yufeng shook his head and heaved a sigh. All he hoped for now was that Xinxin wouldn’t make the situation irremediable; Mr. Song was indeed eager for Xiao Ning to return to the Song family.
Yang Xin’er arrived outside Zhang Xiaoling’s room and knocked on the door.
“Come in,” came Zhang Xiaoling’s voice from inside.
Pushing the door open, Yang Xin’er saw Zhang Xiaoling sitting on the couch with her son, playing with building blocks, “Mom, I have something to tell you.”
“Go ahead,” Zhang Xiaoling nodded. Having entertained for a while and hearing from the servants that Xiao Yang had woken up, she came up to see him. As soon as the little guy saw her, he clung to her, wanting to play with blocks. He was her treasured grandson; she naturally indulged him in every way. After all, she had already greeted the guests at the banquet, and she was afraid of making noise. It was nice to stay here and play with her grandson.
Yang Xin’er sat down next to Zhang Xiaoling and the playing Song Junyang. Once he saw her, he crawled onto her legs, “Mommy, hug.”
Yang Xin’er smiled and pinched Song Junyang’s chubby cheek, lifting him from her leg and putting him back on the couch, “Be good, Xiao Yang, play by yourself.” She was wearing a gown today, and she still had to go down to entertain the guests later. It wouldn’t be good if it got wrinkled.
Song Junyang pouted and looked aggrieved. Seeing Yang Xin’er not paying attention to him, he could only play with the blocks by himself.
Watching her son’s endearing face, Yang Xin’er affectionately tousled his black hair, “Mom, Dad just gave the Inheritance Jade to that ugly girl.”
Zhang Xiaoling, who was picking up a block that had fallen to the floor for Song Junyang, was slightly startled upon hearing Yang Xin’er’s words, then her expression turned grim, “You say Old Song gave the Inheritance Jade to Song Yan Ning?”
“Uh huh.” Yang Xin’er nodded.
“Has Old Song gone crazy? How could he give the Inheritance Jade to that girl?” Zhang Xiaoling said angrily, standing up. She truly couldn’t comprehend why Old Song would give the jade to Song Yan Ning.
“Dad also asked Song Yan Ning to return to the Song Family in front of everyone, Mom, you don’t know, but our Song Family was completely embarrassed today. I’m really worried about how the media will report on our family tomorrow!” Yang Xin’er sighed with a worried look on her face.
“I’ll make Old Song get the jade back,” Zhang Xiaoling said as she headed toward the door in a huff.
The corners of Yang Xin’er’s mouth lifted in a smug smile. With her mother-in-law intervening, she was sure they could get the jade back.
Zhang Xiaoling came to the banquet hall and walked over to Mr. Song. She smiled at the few elders seated there and quickly glanced at Song Yan Ning next to Mr. Song, a trace of displeasure flashing in her eyes, “Old Song, I need to speak with you.” This girl actually had a seat here, what gave her the right? Old Song was really getting muddler with age.
Mr. Song nodded and excused himself to the others with an apologetic smile, “Gentlemen! Please excuse me for a moment.”
Mr. Song and Zhang Xiaoling went to the study and closed the door, “What’s the matter? Tell me.” Today was his birthday, he couldn’t stay away from the banquet for too long.
“You gave the Inheritance Jade to that girl?” Zhang Xiaoling stared at Mr. Song with a stern face.
“Uh huh.” Mr. Song nodded.
“Why?” Zhang Xiaoling asked. Song Yan Ning was the child their Song family didn’t want. Why did Mr. Song place such importance on her?
“Xiao Ning is not an ordinary person. I hope she can come back. I think she can help our Song Family progress further,” Mr. Song stated his thoughts.
Zhang Xiaoling scoffed, “I think you’re getting senile in your old age. A country girl raised in the countryside, could she really have the ability to help our Song Family progress?”
“You haven’t interacted with her. Otherwise, you’d know Xiao Ning is not simple,” Mr. Song affirmed, trusting his own judgment.
Zhang Xiaoling shook her head and smiled with disdain, “I don’t care how simple or not she is, you must get that White Jade back.”
“There’s no need for you to worry about this; I’ve decided to give it to Xiao Ning,” Mr. Song stated, then opened the study door and walked out. He wanted to treat her well while Xiao Ning was still in Beijing these few days, perhaps she’d be willing to return.
“You!” Zhang Xiaoling trembled with rage, wanting to chase after him, but she also knew it wasn’t the right occasion today. She really didn’t expect Old Song to be so adamant this time. It seemed they would have to plan carefully; she was determined to get that piece of jade back.
Seeing Zhang Xiaoling return with a grim expression, Yang Xin’er knew she too had failed to retrieve the White Jade, “Mom, you didn’t get it back, did you?”
Zhang Xiaoling nodded, “Tomorrow we’ll go to your parents and get the jade back.” Since Old Song refused to retrieve it, she would personally see to it.
“Alright.” Yang Xin’er nodded. Tomorrow, she would make sure to give that ugly girl a good lesson, letting her know that even if she was unwanted, she was still her mother and had the right to discipline her.