Chapter 13
The sudden scene just now left everyone stunned, almost forgetting to speak. After a long moment, hushed whispers began to ripple through the room.
“Is that Song Yunnian?”
“Heavens, she’s so beautiful. Is that really Song Yunnian?”
“The same Song Yunnian who got pregnant out of wedlock? Didn’t she leave Yuncheng?”
“I heard she came back, but I didn’t expect such a drastic change.”
…
Hearing the crowd’s discussions and praise, Song Feier was nearly driven mad with rage.
How could she let Song Yunnian steal the spotlight!
A flash of malice crossed Song Feier’s eyes as she spoke up. “Sister, you’ve come back for Grandpa’s birthday. Did you bring a gift? Hurry and show it to us.”
She slowly curled her lips into a smirk and continued, “Someone just mentioned you started a company. Surely you didn’t come empty-handed?”
Even if she had prepared a gift, it couldn’t possibly compare to the Medicine King Vine she had given. When the crowd compared them, she would still be the winner.
Sure enough, the whispers started up again.
“That’s right, Song Yunnian walked in empty-handed. Could she really have nothing prepared?”
“Didn’t someone say she started a company?”
“Heh, who knows if that’s true or not.”
“Song Feier was willing to spend a fortune on a top-tier Medicine King Vine Bracelet for Old Master Song. Song Yunnian should at least present something decent, right?”
“I bet Song Yunnian didn’t prepare a gift at all. Is she just here to freeload and rub shoulders with high society?”
“As expected of a disgraced stray; she certainly has thick skin.”
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Hearing the crowd’s remarks, Song Qianqian shot a mocking glance at Song Yunnian and chimed in, “Yunnian, you didn’t really forget a gift, did you?
“Feier just gave a Medicine King Vine Bracelet, and I presented a Hundred Longevity Jade Carving.
“If you really didn’t prepare anything, I have another bracelet here. Although the quality is a bit lower, it’s enough for you to offer as your own gift.”
Song Qianqian, ever the opportunist, took the chance to trample on Song Yunnian. Her tone was dripping with sarcasm; she had no intention of actually helping.
Song Yunnian curled her lips into a stunning smile. “No need. I have already prepared a gift.”
With that, she handed over a box.
“Grandpa, I wish you happiness as vast as the Eastern Sea and a life as long as the Southern Mountain.”
Old Master Song nodded repeatedly. “Good, good. It’s the thought that counts, Yunnian. I’m just glad you’re here.”
Knowing that Song Yunnian was likely short on funds, Old Master Song didn’t want things to get ugly at his own banquet. He took the box, intending to set it aside.
Seeing that Old Master Song wasn’t opening the box, Song Feier and Song Qianqian spoke up at the same time.
“Grandpa, hurry and open it! Let us see what kind of treasure is inside.”
The two were surprisingly unified in their desire to humiliate Song Yunnian.
Song Feier looked at Song Yunnian and said, “Grandpa, someone said Sister started her own company. Whatever she’s giving must be quite impressive.”
Old Master Song was somewhat surprised to hear that Song Yunnian had started a company.
Years ago, when he had decided to send Song Yunnian abroad, she had asked him for five million. Considering she was a daughter of the Song family after all, he had given it to her, hoping the money would serve as a final settlement.
He assumed the money for her company must have been what was left of that sum.
Still, after all these years, it was impressive enough that she hadn’t squandered it all.
Old Master Song hesitated no longer and opened the box.
In the next second, his hand froze.
Inside the box lay a dark red bracelet.
It was exactly the same as the one Song Feier had given!