Chapter 136: Next Step Pseudorthopedics

Chapter 136

The two women had been pregnant at the same time, and when they spoke of their children becoming in-laws, it was with genuine emotion, devoid of any false sentiments.

Time passed, and they hadn't seen each other for many years.

At their first meeting, Hong Yan immediately brought up the idea of her daughter marrying Madam Xu's son.

The happy expression on Madam Xu's face faded slightly.

Still mindful of their years of friendship, she didn't say anything unpleasant.

She only deflected, saying, "We old folks shouldn't meddle in the children's affairs."

This tone clearly indicated her disapproval, and Hong Yan couldn't hide her displeasure, which Madam Xu noticed.

Even after not seeing each other for a while, friends of over a decade could still read each other well.

Madam Xu could tell Hong Yan was unhappy from just a small facial expression.

She was still the same as before, getting moody at the slightest disagreement and waiting to be coaxed.

However, to Madam Xu's surprise, before she could take the initiative to appease her, Hong Yan's face broke into a smile.

"Older wives are always caring. Our little Ying is a few years older than your son. I can't speak for everything, but when it comes to taking care of someone, she's absolutely top-notch."

This was probably the first time in many years that Hong Yan, as a "mother," had praised Song Ying, and the first time she had praised her in front of others.

Hong Yan felt a bit uncomfortable and was about to habitually criticize Song Ying after just two sentences.

But for the sake of her plan's smooth implementation, she had to restrain herself.

In Madam Xu's mind, her friend might be a bit vain, but not a bad person.

However, Hong Yan's actual thoughts were bordering on malicious.

If Hong Yan were merely vain, she would have gladly accepted. But that wasn't Hong Yan's goal at all.

She didn't want Song Ying to find a wealthy boyfriend. It would be best if Song Ying could rot in the mud and decay.

Hong Yan quickly waved her hands, "No, no, no, no, no."

Realizing her reaction might have been too intense, she added, "It's like this, you're the only wealthy mother-in-law I know, and I think you're the best. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my child. When it comes to marriage, you have to consider not just the husband, but also the mother-in-law. You're married, you know this. If your mother-in-law hadn't treated you well, you wouldn't be living such a comfortable life now, would you?"

Madam Xu couldn't agree more with this point Hong Yan made.

Looking at Hong Yan again, she felt that although she might be a bit vain, she wasn't bad at heart, but a good mother who sincerely considered her daughter's interests.

As a mother herself, she naturally liked those mothers who protected their children.

Madam Xu said, "When we have time, we'll introduce the two children. If they have feelings for each other, that would be the best. If not, having one more close person in this world is also good."

However, Hong Yan was confident. She remembered seeing something online about attraction between new step-siblings, and there seemed to have been similar real cases of lovers becoming siblings.

She held Song Ying's hand, "Auntie has a sister at home, the same age as you, just born a few days later. She's studying abroad and will come back during the summer vacation. When she comes home, Auntie will introduce you. Your mother and I are the best of friends, so you two will definitely become good friends too."

Song Ying replied, "That sounds great! Where does Auntie's sister study? I've never had many friends because my family wasn't well-off when I was young. It wasn't until I came to the Shi Family with Uncle Shi that I met sisters who didn't look down on me. I've always wanted to have a little sister. If I could have one, I would definitely take good care of her."

Shi Li listened with a furrowed brow. [If things continue to develop like this, you really will have a sister to live with day and night.]

[It's like the "true and false daughter" plot coming to life, and these two people's characters fit the stereotypes of that storyline perfectly - the spoiled and willful false daughter, and the weak and easily bullied true daughter.]

[If this plot develops further, the next step would be a pseudo-incest storyline. Step-siblings without blood relation, clearly attracted to each other but hindered by their familial bond, unable to be together. Finally learning they're not actually related by blood, they can break through that obstacle and love each other without hesitation.]