Song Mai was both amused and exasperated: "It was just normal small talk."
"I can see the joy in your parents' eyes. If you marry into the Shen family, you will definitely be happier than the Chu family." Lin Ran had even begun to fantasize about Song Mai's married life.
Looking at her infatuated expression, Song Mai said softly, "Stop talking about me. When are you planning to get engaged?"
"This is a long process, we can't rush it." Lin Ran winked playfully.
Before Jiang Jibai formally proposed to her, she would absolutely not easily agree to this marriage.
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.
Song Lan cautiously approached the two of them, a smile on her face.
Her gaze lingered on Song Mai, her eyes brimming with undisguised joy: "I was just about to discuss the custom-made dress with you, but I was worried it might bother you."
"It's okay, I'm available anytime."
"Was that your mother-in-law just now?" Song Lan asked again.
Song Mai didn't want to talk too much about herself and the Chu family, so she gave a few perfunctory replies and then changed the subject.
Just then, the lights dimmed, and Grandma Li appeared before everyone.
Her appearance remains as elegant and composed as it was in her youth; the wrinkles on her face are a gift from time, and her graceful figure highlights her extraordinary nature.
"I'm so glad that everyone could be with me on my 60th birthday..."
Grandma Li was speaking on stage, and Song Mai was staring at her in a daze.
Song Lan assumed she had feelings for Grandma Li, so she said in a low voice, "How about I introduce you to Grandma Li later?"
Unexpectedly, she was introduced to resources by her, and a look of vigilance immediately flashed in Song Mai's eyes.
She shook her head calmly and immediately said, "Isn't that inappropriate?"
“What’s wrong with it? Your dress is priceless. Since you’re willing to prioritize making it for me, I’ll naturally recommend you, such an excellent designer, to more people.”
Song Lan's words put Song Mai at ease, and she calmly accepted Song Lan's feelings.
After Grandma Li finished speaking, the crowd gathered around her and started talking amongst themselves.
Song Lan quietly came up behind the group and simply waved to Grandma Li. Grandma Li immediately smiled.
"Xiao Lan, it's been so many years, but you're still as beautiful as ever." Grandma Li slowly approached her under everyone's gaze.
The two shook hands skillfully and talked about their recent family matters.
Song Mai stood quietly to the side, watching the two of them with an elegant smile on her face, without saying a word to disturb them.
A moment later, Grandma Li noticed Song Mai and couldn't help but exclaim, "This must be the famous designer Bai, who is so young."
"Grandma Li, you can also call me Song Mai."
Grandma Li nodded with satisfaction: "What a good girl. Do you have a boyfriend now?"
Song Mai shook her head, then nodded slightly.
"I really don't understand what you young people are thinking," Grandma Li said jokingly.
After a brief chat, Grandma Li also mentioned ordering clothes from Song Mai.
With Grandma Li's custom orders, I'm sure my brand awareness will skyrocket.
The combined effect of Shen Xiujing and Grandma Li will make her work flourish and bring in countless businesses.
Song Mai was naturally grateful to Song Lan. After walking to a less crowded area, Song Mai said sincerely, "Auntie, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to get in touch with Grandma Li."
“A child as outstanding as you would have found someone else even without my help.”
Song Mai always felt that Song Lan's gaze towards her carried an indescribable tenderness. This feeling was hard to put into words, yet it went straight to Song Mai's soft heart.
After the birthday party ended, Song Mai wearily held An An in her arms.
Slightly tipsy, she sighed.
Now she no longer needs to care about her image; she can simply recline on the car seat and gaze at the stars through the sunroof.
Chu Yunxing sat in the driver's seat, looking at her like this, and a smile appeared on his lips.
"Are you too tired?"
Song Mai wearily raised her eyes, hesitated for a moment, and then said in a low voice, "I still hope the Chu family can give me an explanation for what happened today. This was your mother's doing, and in principle, it should have nothing to do with you. But everything originated from you, so I need you to handle it."
This man is the source of all the conflict, so naturally he needs to resolve it.
A hint of apology flashed in Chu Yunxing's eyes, and he readily agreed, "Okay."
After sending her home, Chu Yunxing felt irritable.
He sat in the car for a long time, reluctant to leave, lighting one cigarette after another.
Yun Ye, who is decisive and efficient in the business world, is helpless when it comes to matters of the heart.
Ironically, Chu Yunxing couldn't help but laugh at himself whenever he thought about it.
The next morning, as soon as Song Mai arrived at the studio, Song Lan appeared in front of her.
"Auntie, why are you here so early?" Song Mai looked at her in surprise.
"I didn't have anything to do, so I just came out for a stroll. I happened to hear that you opened a studio here, and I wanted to come and see for myself." Song Lan looked around and was very satisfied with the decoration and style of the place.
"I see. It's a pity we don't have time to start making your dress today. You'll have to wait a few more days before we can begin," Song Mai said apologetically.
No matter who you are, you need to queue up when you come here.
“It’s alright, I’ll stay in Nandu for a few more days. I really like this city and have always wanted to visit it. I might as well take this opportunity to stay longer and treat it as a vacation.”
Song Lan spoke with a smile.
After hesitating for a moment, Song Mai couldn't help but ask, "Were you from here before?"
“My family lived here for a long time before, but some unexpected events forced me to move away.” Song Lan’s face showed a hint of sadness.
Tears welled up in Song Lan's eyes as she thought about her lost child, who had suffered countless injustices since childhood and even faced discrimination from others as an adult.
Song Mai looked at her with heartache: "Everything will be alright."
"Maybe." Song Lan wiped away her tears.
At this moment, Shen Xiujing walked in from outside and said helplessly, "I didn't see you when I opened my eyes this morning, so I guessed you had come here."
"Can't I wander around a bit?"
"Of course you can, but you should have let me know before you left. Otherwise, Dad and I thought something had happened to you and were looking for you everywhere."
Song Lan pretended to be angry and said, "You child, what nonsense are you talking about every day?"
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