Chapter 131 Recognizing Ancestors and Returning to the Clan
Forgive her for lacking compassion. If she needed a kidney and was given the choice between two strangers, she would choose the younger, stronger one. But when it comes to her own family, she will only choose to accept it.
Song Yilin could tell that this was her mother-in-law's true feeling. Her mother-in-law had indeed been taking medicine all her life. Before Song Yilin married into the Bai family, she was supported by her father-in-law.
She married into the Bai family and they supported her.
If it were her, she might not have had such a strong will to survive.
Song Yilin squatted down in front of Cai Hong.
“You don’t need to feel burdened. I’m doing this willingly. It’s not because I feel guilty, but because I truly want to raise you as my mother. Guanqun also treats you like her own grandmother.”
Bai Guanqun immediately knelt down beside Cai Hong, tears streaming down his face, and said, "Grandma, no matter who my father is, you are still my grandma. Please live a good life, Grandma."
Ms. Meng chimed in, "Yes, sister. Some young and strong men don't have good family conditions. Even if they get a kidney transplant, they might not be able to maintain it well. Yilin is rich, and her son-in-law is rich too. You can keep up with the maintenance and take good care of your kidney. It won't be a waste of the kindness of these people."
Cai Hong thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I can go, but, Yilin, I have one condition."
"What are your conditions?"
"Let Guanqun be recognized as a member of the Xu family and live a good life with Xu Qingmin. Your debt to our Bai family has been settled, so don't feel guilty. Start afresh."
Song Yilin choked up and nodded.
"Okay, I promise you."
Song Yilin formally kowtowed to Cai Hong.
Giving it to Cai Hong is also giving it to myself.
It's time to formally say goodbye to my former self.
Make peace with yourself.
For the sake of the child, for the sake of Xu Qingmin, forgive yourself.
Song Yilin took Bai Guanqun to the Xu family mansion and called Xu Qingmin on the way.
"Qingmin, let Bai Guanqun acknowledge the Xu family again, and hold a press conference while you're at it."
Xu Qingmin sensed the weariness and helplessness in Song Yilin's voice: "Yilin, are you alright?"
"It's nothing, just saying goodbye to my past self."
"Go directly to the Xu family mansion now, I'll be there in a bit."
After hanging up the phone, Xu Qingmin called home.
The housekeeper reported to Old Master Xu and Xu Ming about Bai Guanqun's recognition of his ancestry.
Old Xu's expression was somewhat complicated, while Xu Ming, though still showing a look of disdain, couldn't hide her happiness.
Reluctantly, he went to the housekeeper to arrange for Bai Guanqun to be recognized as a member of his ancestral clan.
Song Yilin was nervous on the way, knowing that once she went, there would be no turning back.
When she was with Xu Qingmin, she was young and didn't think about family matters or her relationship with her sister-in-law and mother-in-law. Now, she can no longer remain uninvolved in the conflicts and grudges within wealthy families.
I used to want to start a family with Xu Qingmin, but it seems I was being too optimistic. Things are pushing me step by step toward the life I least want.
Chen Yan was right about that; she didn't like wealthy families or the rigid rules and regulations.
Upon arriving at the Xu family mansion, Song Yilin didn't need to get out of the car; the main gate opened automatically.
It seems that Xu Qingmin has already told his family.
When they arrived at the main building, Xu Qingmin's parents were both there.
Of all those who came back, Old Xu was the happiest.
Xu Ming arranged for a makeup artist to dress up Bai Guanqun.
Her relationship with Xu Ming wasn't exactly good. Xu Ming was only slightly more amiable to Bai Guanqun, and while she wasn't exactly kind to her, she didn't seem to dislike her as much as before. Although she still disliked her, it was just to a different degree.
Xu Ming had prepared a makeup team for Bai Guanqun. Another makeup artist stepped forward and said, "Madam, let me do your makeup."
"No."
Xu Ming didn't look at her. Her voice came from Bai Guanqun's room: "You are now the president's wife of the Xu Group. You don't want to face the media like this, do you?"
Song Yilin looked at herself. There was nothing wrong with her outfit; it was just more professional and suitable for the workplace, but not the kind of outfit a wealthy socialite would wear.
Song Yilin nodded obediently: "Thank you, thank you for your trouble."
Someone immediately led her to a room where there was a row of designer clothes, all in her size.
The aunt who led her over said, "These are clothes that Mr. Xu prepared for you at home. Mr. Xu just picked out the clothes that are suitable for today's press conference. This is only part of the outfits. More clothes are in Mr. Xu's room."
It seems that Xu Qingmin thought she would come back for a day or two someday, so he prepared these clothes for her.
Song Yilin casually picked out an outfit that wasn't too extravagant, and the makeup artist styled her up according to the clothes she chose.
Just as she was finishing up, Xu Qingmin returned.
He hugged her from behind and whispered in her ear, "Yilin, thank you."
"No need to thank me, it's all for the child. You can go out first, my makeup isn't finished yet."
Xu Qingmin leaned on her shoulder and shook his head: "You look good even without makeup."
"But not wearing makeup isn't the proper demeanor of a wealthy lady."
Xu Qingmin turned her around: "If you don't like this kind of occasion, after this press conference, you don't have to attend any high-society parties anymore."
"It's okay. If I really don't like it, I'll tell you. You can go out now."
Xu Qingmin kissed her and then left.
Before she could even apply loose powder, Xu Qingmin kissed her, and the makeup artist had to redo it.
With this makeup, Bai Guanqun really looks like a rich heiress.
In addition, Bai Guanqun has a natural air of dominance and the background of a wealthy heiress.
When Xu Qingmin arrived, Xu Yijing also happened to be there.
"Guanqun, you look great dressed up like this."
Xu Ming glared angrily and shouted, "Is this a place you can come to? Get out!"
Xu Yijing glanced at Bai Guanqun and silently left.
Xu Qingmin did not interfere with his mother's angry rebuke of Xu Yijing.
Bai Guanqun felt a little reluctant, but since she had just arrived at the Xu family, she didn't dare to say too much.
She knew Xu Yijing's identity, but she still felt that it was an adult matter and shouldn't involve children.
After getting dressed, Bai Guanqun arrived at the Xu family's ancestral hall.
The door was opened by Mr. Xu himself.
The Xu family mansion is a relatively modern estate, but I didn't expect it to also have an antique ancestral hall inside. It's a wooden structure with rows of memorial tablets on it.
Prayer flags were hanging on both sides.
Incense and offerings were lit on the offering table.
Judging from the thickness of the incense, the incense should be burning continuously.
Song Yilin smiled bitterly to herself. Bai Guanqun would have to come back to this family sooner or later.
Old Xu told Bai Guanqun to go in from the middle.
Kneel in the middle.
Old Xu stepped forward to burn incense, knelt before the altar, and prayed very devoutly: "Ancestors of the Xu family above, my son Xu Qingmin's daughter is officially recognized as a member of the family today. Please bless her with a smooth life."
Bai Guanqun held incense, kowtowed three times, and lit the incense.
Old Master Xu led the entire Xu family in bowing in worship.
Song Yilin followed behind Xu Ming.
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