Chapter 188 I will marry no one but Song Chen!
Bai Tiantian turned around and helped Lin Xi help Grandma Lin inside, saying, "Grandma and Xi Xi can't miss such an important occasion today."
"Grandma, Xixi?" Song Chen was stunned for a moment, then a smile immediately appeared on his face. He turned around and introduced them to the Bai family, "Uncle, Aunt, this is my grandmother and my younger sister Lin Xi."
Mr. and Mrs. Bai got up to greet her, saying, "Auntie is doing very well. We haven't had a chance to visit her yet."
"I'm almost fully recovered," Grandma Lin said politely to Mr. and Mrs. Bai. "I'm being discharged today because it's an auspicious day, so I came to see you."
"Auntie, please take a seat." Xu Wantang led Grandma Lin to the seat next to Grandpa Song.
Song Xu walked over and took Lin Xi's hand, his face full of doting affection. "Xi Xi, why didn't you tell me you were coming? I could have picked you up."
"It was a last-minute decision." Lin Xi glanced at Old Master Song's darkened face, then smiled at Song Xu.
"Dad, this is Song Chen's biological grandmother." Song Qingshi, somewhat considerate of his father's feelings, introduced, "Auntie, this is my father."
Grandma Lin maintained a respectful yet assertive attitude, first showing courtesy and then taking a step back. She smiled and nodded to Mr. Song before sitting down in the chair next to him.
After greeting everyone, Bai Tiantian introduced Lin Xi to her family, "Dad, Mom, brother, this is my best friend Lin Xi. You can just call her Xi Xi."
"Uncle, Aunt, Brother Qi'an," Lin Xi greeted them politely.
"That's wonderful," Mrs. Bai said, her eyes full of admiration, as she pulled Xu Wantang aside. "What a lovely girl! Mrs. Song, I'm so envious of you."
Xu Wantang nodded and said in agreement, "I am indeed blessed to have two such outstanding future daughters-in-law."
Song Xu pulled Lin Xi to his side and looked at Grandpa Song, "Grandpa, let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend, Lin Xi, who is also my brother's sister."
"Hello, Grandpa Song." Lin Xi greeted him politely. Regardless of what Grandpa Song said about her behind her back, it was her first time meeting him, so she pretended not to know.
Grandpa Song's attitude towards Lin Xi and Bai Tiantian was completely different.
He greeted Bai Tiantian with a smile, but when Lin Xi greeted him, he glared at her coldly and didn't respond at all.
Lin Xi had expected Old Master Song's attitude; she simply lowered her eyes and remained silent.
Song Xu objected, "Grandpa, Xixi is talking to you."
Old Master Song snorted coldly and looked at Song Qingshi, asking, "Today is a meeting between our Song family and the Bai family. How can just anyone come without invitation? It's utterly impolite to come uninvited."
"Dad!" Song Qingshi frowned. It seemed there was no peace and quiet today.
“Dad, we did invite Auntie and Xixi,” Xu Wantang said, feeling her face burning in front of the Bai family. “Auntie didn’t give a clear answer because of health reasons.”
Bai Tiantian stood up and said, "Grandpa Song, I personally invited Grandma and Xixi here because we are going to talk about my engagement with Song Chen today, and I think they should be here."
“I think you’ve misunderstood,” Old Master Song said slowly, leaning on his cane. “Our Song family has only had one son for three generations. I only have one grandson, Song Xu. So the person our Song family wants to marry is Song Xu. No one else is qualified.”
"Moreover, Song Xu and Miss Bai are close in age and are a better match. If we can reach an agreement today, the Song family can open the port in Jiangbei to you."
As soon as Old Master Song said that, everyone present changed their expressions.
The Bai family mainly engages in foreign trade, and the conditions offered by Old Master Song were very attractive to them.
Bai Qi'an and his father exchanged a glance, both seeing the attraction in each other's eyes.
But the father and son felt a chill run down their spines. They looked at the source of the coldness, where Bai Tiantian was glaring at them with icy eyes.
Bai's mother pinched Bai's father hard on the waist.
Mr. Bai grinned, suppressing his thoughts.
“Mr. Song,” Mr. Bai coughed, “our family has our eye on Song Chen, and Song Xu already has a girlfriend, so this isn’t appropriate.”
“Song Chen is not a member of the Song family. He lost his memory back then and couldn’t remember where his home was, so we had no choice but to take him in. Over the years, we have provided him with food, clothing, education, and law firm support. This can be considered as repaying our debt of gratitude. We are now even,” Old Master Song said calmly.
“Now that he has regained his memory and has a family, he should return to his original family and have no further connection with the Song family.”
"As for Song Xu's girlfriend," Old Master Song glanced at Lin Xi, "it's just children playing house, nothing more. Our Song family has not acknowledged her."
When Song Chen heard Grandpa Song mention him, his face remained expressionless; he was used to it. But when he heard the next word, "just for fun," his eyes welled up with tears.
Old Master Song can say whatever he wants about her, but what right does he have to talk about Xixi like that? He clenched his fists, silently counting to three in his mind. Before he could calm down, he was about to stand up and refute.
Song Xu was also furious. How could his grandfather say such things about his relationship with Xi Xi? He had been serious about Xi Xi from beginning to end.
He was about to speak when someone beat him to it.
Grandma Lin slammed her hand on the table and stood up, pointing her finger at Old Master Song and snapping, "Old man Song, is what you're saying even human language?"
"Why did my Chenchen lose his memory? I've already repaid his kindness by providing him with food, drink, and schooling. Can you even repay the life-saving debt? If it weren't for my Chenchen, your Song family would only have two generations left of single-lineage sons. You sit here and talk so easily now, but where were you when your grandson was in danger?"
Grandpa Song was stunned. He had never been insulted like this before. He pointed his finger at Grandma Lin, his hand trembling, and said, "You...you are rude and disrespectful!"
"I'm rude?" Grandma Lin scoffed. "Are you more rude than me? My granddaughter spoke to you, and you ignored her completely. Is this your so-called politeness, or are you just taking advantage of your age?"
"You..." Old Master Song stammered for a long time without uttering a single word.
Xu Wantang covered her mouth with her hand, unable to suppress her anger. It felt so satisfying. For so many years, she had always felt a sense of pent-up frustration in front of the old man.
Song Qingshi lowered his head and refused to look at his shameful father.
Song Xu's anger subsided by half, and his grandfather should have Grandma Lin treat him.
Lin Xi smiled and looked at her grandmother with admiration.
Song Chen's eyes glistened with tears. He blinked, holding back his tears. His grandmother's charm was as strong as ever. Over the years, he had almost forgotten her personality. She was still so protective of her children.
The Bai family members were all stunned, but Bai Tiantian was particularly excited and secretly gave a thumbs up.
"Sweetie," Grandma Lin suddenly looked at Bai Tiantian, "tell me your thoughts."
Bai Tiantian, whose name was called, stood up and declared, "I will marry no one but Song Chen!"
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