"Madam, Shen Lang's mother is actually you?"
Like Song Qingyi, Gu Qinghan was also shocked, and her reaction was filled with a hint of joy.
"Mom, Qinghan, you know each other?"
Shen Lang had been wondering how to create a good atmosphere for the first meeting between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to be harmonious. To his surprise, both of them were overjoyed upon seeing each other. This left Shen Lang completely bewildered. What was going on?
"We know each other, of course, we know each other."
Song Qingyi smiled and said, "Three years ago, I went to the lower reaches of Mingjiang to find you, hiding it from everyone. As a result, I accidentally fell into the river. I could swim, but a plane crash nineteen years ago gave me a psychological shadow about water, and my swimming skills vanished from then on."
"Just as I felt I was sinking into the river, Qinghan, who was on a mission to apprehend someone, passed by and jumped in to save me. Afterwards, we chatted for a long time. Unfortunately, our phones were ruined by the water, so we didn't exchange contact information, and we forgot to tell each other our names."
"Qinghan, I truly never expected to see you again after three years, let alone that you would become Shen Lang's fiancée. Three years ago, you told me that if you never forget, you will eventually get what you desire. Fate is truly wondrous."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qinghan smiled and said, "I also never expected that the person I saved back then was Shen Lang's mother. Fate is indeed magical."
"Is it that magical?"
Shen Lang, standing aside, smiled and said, "With such a marvelous twist of fate, it seems that us becoming a family is heaven's arrangement. Don't you both agree?"
"Yes, Shen Lang is right."
Song Qingyi heard this and smiled, "Qinghan, from now on, you are my daughter-in-law. I will select a propitious date for your wedding."
"Thank you, Madam."
Gu Qinghan said politely.
"Don't call me Madam anymore. You should change your address. Call me Mom from now on."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qinghan's face lit up with joy, for she knew this meant Song Qingyi had completely accepted her.
Before coming, Gu Qinghan had prepared a lot, but she never imagined things would go so smoothly. It seemed fate was truly the most wondrous thing in this world.
"Mom—"
Gu Qinghan called out, looking at Song Qingyi.
"Good child."
Song Qingyi held Gu Qinghan's hands and said, "From now on, this is your home. I will treat you as a member of the family as soon as possible. Feel free, don't be so reserved."
"Okay, Mom, I understand."
Gu Qinghan smiled and said.
"Qinghan, I will visit your parents as soon as possible to finalize your wedding. Soon, we will be a true family."
Looking at Gu Qinghan, her daughter-in-law, Song Qingyi became more and more satisfied.
Gu Qinghan was as cold as ice and as heroic as a warrior. Standing with Shen Lang, they were truly a perfect match.
What pleased Song Qingyi the most was Gu Qinghan's kindness. Back then, Gu Qinghan had directly jumped into the Ming River to save her and had also offered her comfort. This made Song Qingyi like Gu Qinghan more and more.
"Mom, my parents and I have some conflicts, and I'm afraid these conflicts can't be resolved."
Gu Qinghan's smile froze when she heard Song Qingyi's intention to visit her parents.
"Oh… tell me about it."
Song Qingyi said curiously.
Subsequently, Gu Qinghan remained silent, but Shen Lang began to recount how the Gu family had schemed against Gu Qinghan.
"They are simply insane, inhuman. They are a bunch of scoundrels."
After Shen Lang finished speaking, Song Qingyi was furious. "I never thought there could be such shameless people in this world. For the sake of profit, they could actually bewitch their own daughter, forcing her into an engagement with someone she dislikes. Such a family is not worthy of being my family's in-laws."
Speaking of this, Song Qingyi looked at Gu Qinghan and said, "Qinghan, don't worry. If you've been wronged, Mom will definitely get justice for you. I will deal with the Gu family sooner or later."
Although Song Qingyi appeared to be an idle woman now, tending to her flowers and plants daily and seemingly having nothing to do, no one knew that Song Qingyi's influence was so terrifying that it could make the world tremble.
Before Shen Lang went missing, Song Qingyi had made many investments and helped many downtrodden people. Now, nineteen years later, her investments had grown countless times, and those she had helped had become financial magnates in various countries around the world.
Over these nineteen years, Song Qingyi had forgotten many things and many people, but many people in this world had not forgotten her. They were merely waiting quietly for Song Qingyi's reappearance. With just one word from Song Qingyi, they would do anything for her at any time.
"Mom, perhaps we should let it go. Although they are unkind, I don't want to be too harsh."
Gu Qinghan said to Song Qingyi.
"Qinghan, you don't need to worry about this matter. Let me handle it. For the time being, you should focus on resting and preparing for your wedding with Shen Lang."
Song Qingyi said with a smile.
Seeing Song Qingyi's firm attitude, Gu Qinghan did not speak further. At this moment, Song Qingyi took off a white jade bracelet and handed it to Gu Qinghan, saying, "Qinghan, it's our first meeting, and I don't have any good gifts to give you. Please accept this bracelet."
"This is a bracelet made of 'Cold-Warm Jade'. When you wear it, you won't feel cold in winter or hot in summer, and it will also be very beneficial for the baby in your womb."
"Cold-Warm Jade bracelet?"
Shen Lang was greatly surprised as he looked at the bracelet Song Qingyi was handing to Gu Qinghan. "I know about Cold-Warm Jade. It's a type of jade hidden deep beneath the extreme northern ice, extremely rare. I never expected anyone to actually obtain it and craft it into a bracelet."
The bracelet in Song Qingyi's hand was exquisitely and delicately made, clearly the work of a master craftsman. It clearly had a significant origin.
"This was given to me by Shen Tianjun when I was pregnant. He almost lost his life in the Arctic for this bracelet. Alas, things have changed."
Song Qingyi sighed, directly put the bracelet on Gu Qinghan, and said, "From now on, this bracelet is yours. Take good care of yourself and the baby, and don't refuse."
"Thank you, Mom—"
Gu Qinghan did not expect the bracelet to be so precious. After putting it on, she was extremely careful but said to Song Qingyi with great gratitude.
Thus, this mother-in-law and daughter-in-law meeting concluded smoothly. Seeing Song Qingyi and Gu Qinghan getting along so harmoniously, Shen Lang couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.
What he feared most was disharmony between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, constant conflicts, both overt and covert. The mere thought of it gave him a headache, and he didn't know how they would live their lives afterwards.
Fortunately, everything was developing in the best direction, and all wishes were granted.
Next, he had to think carefully about how to present himself at the reception.