"Welcome home, son." Song Liqin cheerfully greeted, standing up upon seeing her only son visiting home after a long time. She wanted to run and hug him but stopped herself after remembering his condition. Sitting back down without greeting Xiong Jingfei, she nodded her head to one of the seats, "Sit."
Yang Zheyan sat down and pulled Xiong Jingfei to sit down right next to him. Even though Song Liqin didn't acknowledge her, she still politely made a slight bow to acknowledge Yang Zheyan's parents. There was one family member that was missing, Yang Jinhai. The main person of the Yang household and Yang Zheyan's grandpa.
Song Liqin moved closer to her son, "Have you eaten? I can have your favorite food made for you immediately."
Without waiting for Yang Zheyan's answer, she instructed one of the maids to hurry up and prepare the food.
"Mom, there is no need to make any. I already ate with Feifei," Yang Zheyan smiled down at Xiong Jingfei and held her hand. "We don't plan to stick here for long."
Song Liqin on the inside was already boiling way before their arrival. She glared at Xiong Jingfei, causing her to miss the most important thing that he just did. Her focus and attention were on the woman her son was going to take in as his wife.
Everything about Xiong Jingfei's appearance was well matched with her son. Unfortunately, her background was lacking without the Yin's family backing. On top of that, she had a disability that could hinder her son in the future.
"Is there a reason why mother urgently needed us to be here?" Yang Zheyan asked, getting onto the point without wasting any time.
On the ride here, he tried thinking of why his mother had requested to bring Xiong Jingfei along. Except, nothing was coming to mind... Unless she happened to see a video or picture of Xiong Jingfei choking Zhao Fan.
Song Liqin looked at Xiong Jingfei up and down. She has an innocent appearance with the pink dress and hairstyle. She shook her head judging Xiong Jingfei, a vixen behind it all. She huffed, "Should we ask your fiancee about what she did a few nights ago?"
Yang Zheyan raised an eyebrow and looked down at Xiong Jingfei for an explanation. She c.o.c.ked her head to the side in response. There were a lot of things that happened a few nights ago. However, none of them should concern Song Liqin for her to be this angry at her.
Song Liqin's lips tighten, seeing Xiong Jingfei feigning innocence. She angrily pointed at Xiong Jingfei, "Are you going to confess, or should I bring out the evidence?"
Xiong Jingfei remained silent and unafraid because there was nothing she did wrong.
"You!" Song Liqin stood up but was pulled to sit back down by Yang Chen.
"Honey, take a second to calm down. Give her a chance to explain herself." Yang Chen patted her back. He wasn't giving Xiong Jingfei the cold shoulder like his wife, but he wasn't welcoming either.
"Honey!" Song Liqin cried, taking Yang Chen's hands. "Look at her, she is not even feeling guilty for what she has done!"
Yang Zheyan sighed, what was his mom going on about? "Mom, what are you talking about?"
"Yes! What is this shouting all about?"
A stern voice boomed the entire main room. The type that vibrates into your body and you will never forget. Right then, all three of the Yang members immediately stood up to greet that person.
"Father."
"Grandpa."
Yang Jinhai grunted. He was walking steadily like someone with a lot of strength left. Not in the way that reflected his actual age. Even though he no longer runs the Yang business or takes charge of what happens in the household. He still has the final say when it comes to important decisions.
Xiong Jingfei taking the hint. She stood up with them being a few seconds late in greeting Grandpa Yang. It also resulted in receiving a scowl from Song Liqin. She wasn't used to standing up and greeting others. They didn't have to do this even when greeting her father whenever he was around.
She peered up to meet the lively voice that was on the phone with Yang Zheyan. His grandpa looks exactly like the photo she saw. Frowning with wrinkles forming on his forehead, and dark shadows over his eyes. He truly was befitting of someone who is the head of the Yang household.
Xiong Jingfei can see why the Yang family's wealth and fame suddenly took another leap. It literally bloomed even more after Yang Jinhai took charge of the family.
"F-father... It's just a small issue. I didn't want to bother you with something unnecessary." Song Liqin backed down from her loud high-pitched voice with Yang Jinghai's appearance.
"Hmph, you wouldn't be screaming your head off if it was truly a small issue." Yang Jinhai hit the floor with his decorative cane. "Is this how the lady of the Yang household should be acting?"
Song Liqin instantly bowed her head, "No, father. I apologize for my rude behavior."
Yang Jinhai grunted at Song Liqin's apology. His attention turned towards Yang Zheyan and Xiong Jingfei.
Xiong Jingfei stared back at him, not willing to show the fear inside of her. Just his appearance alone already turned the entire room into a different state. Hearing his voice made all of them obey.
"My, my! What is this? I thought you weren't coming until another day!" Yang Jinhai laughed, his voice booming louder than Song Liqin's shouts. "You're all grown up into a beauty now."
All those fears blew right out of her. That same person she saw through Yang Zheyan's phone appeared. His silly smile and that laughter of his. She smiled and shyly greeted him.
"No need to be shy," Yang Jinhai grinned. "My grandson is lucky to be married to you!"
Xiong Jingfei continued to smile, they weren't married yet...
"I agree," Yang Zheyan nodded and joked back, "I almost forgot to thank you for stealing her for me before someone else did."
Yang Jinhai smacked Yang Zheyan's on the back with his hand, "Of course, these eyes of mine are the best."
Yang Chen cleared his throat, "Dad."
Yang Chen and Song Liqin weren't surprised to see their dad like this towards Yang Zheyan. But for him to act this way towards Xiong Jingfei, wasn't it too early?
Yang Jinhai clucked his tongue at his son. Backing down, he sat down on the single chair in the main room. The chair that showed you're the head of this place. He let out a sigh, "Why are you making such a huge commotion, Liqin?"
Song Liqin and Yang Chen took their place and sat down too. She put an envelope on the table, "It's in here."
Yang Zheyan took out what was inside the envelope that his mom was screaming about. There were pictures and pictures of Xiong Jingfei in a short white dress with her back revealed.
Xiong Jingfei's eyes widened, taking one of the pictures from him. This dress! It was the same outfit she wore that night at the club. What was she doing here? It looks like she was in a hotel. There was another person in the picture, but his back was facing in the pictures too. He was holding her up while they were walking down the hallway.
"Do you see it now?" Song Liqin frowned, controlling her voice. She turned towards Yang Jinhai, "Father, she is not a pure person! She shouldn't be allowed to be married into the Yang family. If words get out, where would we hide our faces?"
Yang Zheyan flipped through one picture after another. He handed the ones that were taken at an excellent angle to Xiong Jingfei.
"Will you confess now? Who is this bastard that you cheated on my son with?" Song Liqin demanded an answer.
Xiong Jingfei, on the outside kept her composure. Even though she was furious that she was secretly being followed and having her pictures taken. Something she had to start getting used to by marrying Yang Zheyan. She must watch what comes out of her mouth, well, more of her actions. Since she can't even talk.
She didn't know what to tell Song Liqin because she blacked out... This man in the picture, who was holding her, was not someone she was familiar with. She doesn't recognize the outfit. She did wake up with Yang Zheyan in the same room, but he was wearing a different outfit...
"Are you going to tell us who this bastard is?" Song Liqin's voice was on the rise again. "You are nothing more than a loose woman-"
"Liqin!" Yang Jinhai's roared, immediately causing the entire room into instant quietness.
"Father, I can't agree to this marriage. Zheyan can't marry a woman like her."
"Enough, Liqin!" Yang Chen yelled at her this time. "Stop it already."
"No-"
Song Liqin's protest was cut off with Yang Zheyan's chuckle. He was looking at another picture and passed it off to Xiong Jingfei.
His parents and grandfather stopped and gawked at him. Even Xiong Jingfei was forced to give him a look. What was so funny about this situation?
"Mom, this bastard here." Yang Zheyan pointed to the man in the picture and then at himself. "Is me. I'm that bastard."