Everyone present took a sharp breath for Song Ning:

"The man in the photo is actually Shen Que. What is his relationship with Song Siruan?"

"Didn't you hear Shen Que ask her to go home with him for dinner? It is said that he has a girlfriend who has never been made public, most likely Song Siruan."

"So Song Siruan is not some reckless woman. The Song family is really strange, they have such an outstanding biological daughter but don't want her, always protecting that impostor instead?"

"Exactly, if my daughter were the girlfriend of the Crown Prince of Jing, I would worship her like an ancestor!"

The onlookers discussed one after another.

Song's mother immediately took two steps forward, her expression and demeanor filled with disbelief.

"Shen Que, even if you like Song Siruan, you shouldn't force yourself to wear this green hat. You are the son of the richest man in Jing, what kind of woman do you want?" Song's mother advised earnestly.

Shen Que chuckled, "Aren't you Ruan Ruan's birth mother? Why do you seem so eager for her to not do well?"

"Do you think my Ruan Ruan is crazy about entering the Song family? Please, aside from the family conditions she has had since childhood, just look at the conditions of my boyfriend, she would never look at your small Song family!"

"Her foster family has good conditions, emotional stability, and a normal outlook on life. You all are like a pack of wolves, why do you think she wants to return? Just because you gave birth to her?"

"The ones disrupting her life rhythm are you, now you're finding fault with her, spreading rumors, all of that comes from your family. Do you really think so highly of yourselves with the little capital you have, Song family?"

"Any family with a scale wouldn't be unaware of their own weight!"

Truly sharp-tongued, I love that mouth.

Song Lichuan stood in front of Song's mother:

"Even if your Shen family is wealthy, so what? My mom is your elder, and our Song family also has business dealings with the Shen family. Show some respect in your words!"

Shen Que raised his chin, "How you treat my girlfriend is how I will treat you all. It's mutual between people. If you have the guts, kneel to her, and I will kneel to you."

I couldn't help but chuckle, "I can't afford that, after all, Young Master Song just asked me to kneel to him!" I said.

Song Lichuan wanted to say something, but was stopped by Song's mother.

She looked at Song Ning, a hint of anger in her eyes.

"Song Ning, didn't you say the man in the photo was an old man?" Song's mother's tone was displeased.

Song Ning pursed her lips, bowing her head low.

"Maybe I was mistaken," she said.

Song's mother slapped her face, "I told you, you are the carefully cultivated daughter of our Song family, no one can shake your position, don't play tricks with me!"

Song's mother was truly angry, but unfortunately not because of me.

She asked Song Ning to apologize to me, and I held Shen Que's hand as we left.

As expected, I will never have any dealings with them in this lifetime, I won't give them that face.

Shen Que and I went to the Shen family, Shen's mother personally cooked her specialty dish, and when we left, she even gave me a few of the latest designer bags and invited me to a charity gala in a few days.

I knew what Shen's mother meant. If I attended as Shen Que's companion, it meant they acknowledged me as their future daughter-in-law.

In the past, I would definitely have found a way to decline, but not now. Shen Que, though foolish in love, would stand unconditionally by my side.

Loving someone sometimes doesn't require reason.

On the day of the charity gala, I attended with Shen Que in formal attire.

Unsurprisingly, I became the center of attention.

When the spotlight shone on me, Shen Que held my hand somewhat tensely:

"Ruan Ruan, after today, the entire Jing circle will recognize you as the Crown Princess of Jing." Shen Que couldn't hide his inner excitement.

I lightly nudged his arm, "Got it, Young Master Shen."

The charity gala between the wealthy families on the surface was for fundraising, but the real purpose was to expand their social circles.

Not long after I entered, I clinked glasses with several well-known socialites from the Jing circle.

Finally finding a moment to sit down, I saw Song's mother walking towards me.

"Ruan Ruan, these past few days, Mom has thought a lot. No matter what, you are my daughter, and Mom can't bear to see you wandering outside.

"I heard that you had a very unpleasant argument with your dad that day. Go apologize to him, Mom will arrange your return banquet." Song's mother spoke.

Pausing, she pointed to the Shen Que family not far away:

"The Shen family is renowned in Asia, not just anyone can successfully marry into a wealthy family. Although our Song family is still far behind the Shen family, we are still better off than you, an ordinary orphan girl.

"Once you marry into the Shen family, knowing that we, the Song family, have some reputation in Jing City will give you more confidence!"