Stood for a while, pounding my legs.

When she saw me in the car, her eyes were filled with hatred.

We parked the car in the garage and ignored her as we entered the house.

When she saw us return, my mom came over and gave me a big hug:

"My baby daughter, your mom said you haven't eaten her cooking for a long time. Look, she must personally cook for you."

"Ever since you came to the capital, she has been slacking off and never cooked a meal for me!"

My mom pouted, "The meals cooked by the Michelin-starred chef at home can't fill your stomach. Do you expect me to cook for you with these precious hands of mine?"

My dad quickly shook his head, shaking it like a tambourine:

"No, no, I wouldn't dare ask the wife to cook for me!"

I and Shen Quixuan exchanged glances and burst into laughter.

I coughed lightly and asked, "What's the matter with Song Ning? Why is she standing outside the door?"

My mom glanced outside and said, "After she found out that our family is even wealthier and more influential, she came to claim kinship and said that she has no more connections with the Song family in Beijing."

"Come on, we are her biological parents, not some strangers. If she had a normal worldview, was humble, and treated people kindly, I wouldn't look down on her!"

My dad sighed as well and said, "Exactly, they say a mother doesn't dislike her child for being ugly, but we dislike her. We're probably not qualified parents!"

As my dad spoke, he deliberately raised his voice and stretched his head towards the door as if he was afraid Song Ning outside couldn't hear him.

They amused me to the point where I couldn't help but cry and laugh.

Originally, I was worried that my adoptive parents would recognize Song Ning and drive away Shen Quixuan, but now I relaxed and laughed heartily.

I also laughed softly.

I have never worried that my adoptive parents would be like my biological parents.

Because when I told them that my biological parents found me, they told me that in their eyes, I am their biological daughter.

After more than twenty years of being together, no one has a deeper bond than us.

As for my biological daughter, she has been living in that family for more than twenty years. They don't want to disrupt her life rhythm, they will pray for her well-being, but they won't acknowledge her.

They even said that if they had discovered the person who wasn't their biological child first, they would have chosen to keep the mistake.

Because they love me, and that has nothing to do with blood ties.

My adoptive parents are rational, have a normal worldview, and are gentle and pleasant. I came to Beijing with the mindset of not returning, wanting to explain everything to my biological parents! I didn't expect to encounter a bunch of weirdos.

Song Ning outside the door didn't know when she left after hearing my adoptive parents' words.

My wedding with Shen Quixuan proceeded as scheduled, and during this time, no one from the Song family came to find me, and Song Ning did not come to bother my adoptive parents.

On the day before the wedding, Song Lichuan suddenly came to find me.

But when he saw me, he lowered his head:

"Sister, can we talk?

"It's okay if you don't want to talk. I'll just say a few words and leave."

If he was a fierce dog before, now he's like a pleasing little dog.

I looked at him expressionlessly and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Tomorrow is your wedding with Shen Quixuan. Can we attend? I know you don't want anything to do with us as your biological parents, we'll just come as ordinary guests, is that okay?" he said.

The wedding invitation for me and Shen Quixuan was sent out half a month ago. Almost all the influential figures in Beijing had received it, but not the Song family.

I intentionally didn't send it, after all, their family is quite unfortunate.

"No, you can't," I said. "Every girl wants a perfect wedding, and so do I."

SongLichuan looked disappointed but nodded his head. "I understand. I won't force myself into your wedding. I just wanted to make sure you knew we were willing to attend as guests if you wanted us to."

I sighed and softened my tone. "Song Lichuan, you may not understand, but I've spent my whole life searching for acceptance and love. I found that with my adoptive parents, and now with Shen Quixuan. I don't need anything from the Song family. I have a family who loves me unconditionally, and that's all that matters to me."

Song Lichuan looked down, seemingly lost in thought. After a moment, he raised his head and met my gaze. "I envy you, Xiaoling. You found what you were looking for, even if it wasn't with us. I hope you have a happy life with Shen Quixuan. Take care."

With that, he turned and walked away, leaving me standing there, feeling a mix of emotions. It was a bittersweet encounter, but I knew it was the right decision for me.

The next day, my wedding with Shen Quixuan was a beautiful affair. Surrounded by our loved ones and friends, we exchanged vows and promised to spend our lives together. It was a day filled with joy and happiness, and I couldn't have asked for anything more.

After the wedding, Shen Quixuan and I embarked on our new life together. We built a home filled with love, understanding, and support. We pursued our dreams, faced challenges together, and created a life that was uniquely ours.

As for the Song family, they remained a distant part of my past. I occasionally heard snippets of news about them, but I chose not to dwell on it. My focus was on the present and the future, cherishing the love and family I had found.

Life was far from perfect, but it was beautiful in its own way. And I was grateful for every moment.