Chapter 144 Meeting The In-Laws (2/4)

Old Master Song's name and reputation in the highest society was completely noteworthy. Just because he had retired from the scene of business didn't mean his influence ever disappeared. And it was proved by how many people came over to the party and wanted to just greet the old man.

A lot of guests who were widely known both in the country and outside had attended the party and continued to take their chance on getting recognized and greeted by the Old Master Song. A smile accompanied their amiable gestures as they clinked their glasses of wine and champagne.

The party was extremely formal but also not as stiff as one would expect it to be.

Several waiters wearing a neat black and white uniform would pass by from time to time to serve drinks and occasionally glanced around the guests to check if they needed anything else.

After having greeted several guests already, Old Master Song sat in a chair and expressionlessly took a sip from his glass. But his lips didn't even touch the rim of the wine glass as a hand blocked him from drinking.

Old Master Song raised his head to see Song Yu Han glaring at him and said, "The doctors already said you can't drink any alcohol."

Old Master Song secretly pouted slightly. "It's just a sip to wet my mouth!"

Song Yu Han coldly told him, "A sip is still not allowed... or do you want me to make an appointment to a mental hospital for you to stay? You can meet a new wardmate and make friends there too."

Old Master Song choked up at his words. He wanted to say that he doesn't believe that Song Yu Han would be that merciless, but upon thinking about it, this young man was never the kind to lie and he would stay true to his words once his mind was made up.

Looking at the sparkling champagne in his glass before it was ruthlessly taken away, Old Master Song regretted that he couldn't shed a tear for fear that his grandson would really take him to a mental ward and make 'friends' with the people there.

As there was nothing he could do, Old Master Song could only glance at the people gathered in the grand hall and sigh. These people's faces were getting more and more repetitive. Last year, they were also there on his birthday. It was really getting boring seeing the same faces every time.

However, there really wasn't anything he could do. All these people were part of the 'super' elite in the country. They weren't just some common tycoon or wealthy business owners and heirs. These people had a long generation of wealth and reputation in their families just like the great Song family.

"Child, what do you think about the lady over there in a pink dress?" Suddenly, Old Master Song asked this obstinate and cold grandson of his.

Song Yu Han didn't even glance at the lady his grandfather was talking about and replied, "Plain and frail."

"Then, what about the one sitting at the third table from our left?"

"Too gossipy."

"What about the young lady in red with her hair tied in a red ribbon?" Old Master Song didn't give up and continued his plan to become a matchmaker for his grandson. "She seems quite young but she's growing. I bet she'll grow into a beautiful lady in a few years."

Song Yu Han gave the old man a look and sighed, "If you want to taste the food in prison... Then, I won't stop you from getting your happiness."

At first, Old Master Song was surprised that Song Yu Han was answering his questions and even made some remarks on the girls he pointed out. He thought that this obstinate young man who was even more celebate than a monk finally saw a light and was enlightened. But it seems he was thinking too much!

Song Yu Han's last reply... wasn't this hinting him something?

Realizing what Song Yu Han meant, Old Master Song slapped his palm on the table, but because he was growing weaker, he didn't get the intended effect and sound from this slap.

"You!... you think I'm asking your opinion because I want to marry them?"

Song Yu Han shrugged, "Why else would you have that light in your eyes when you're looking at these women? If not because you're trying to find a new old madam for us?"

Hearing his answer, Old Master Song was even more incensed and wanted to really scold him. This was a bit too much!

"Hmph! I am trying to look for a wife for you! Not me!" Old Master Song twisted his body to face him, but he felt a hand smacking his back and he could only forcefully cough.

"Cough! cough!" Old Master Song glared at Song Yu Han, "Yo...you!"

Song Yu Han' lips curved into a wicked smirk as he continued to pound his hand against his grandfather's back.

"What are you doing to grandpa? Are you trying to give grandpa an early death? Stop what you're doing!"

Suddenly, someone loudly exclaimed from the side. The voice was a bit too loud and because the music in the background was mainly classical music, the voice and the words the person said were clearly heard by the people who stood very close to the main table.

Song Yu Han glanced at the person who was walking toward their table and frowned. His hand at the back of the old man didn't stop.

The person who had just exclaimed didn't think that Song Yu Han would ignore his words and was slightly ashamed. However, he immediately straightened and dispersed the shame in his heart when he saw his mother's encouragement.

"Song Yu Han, you've been staying in the country for a few months now and only today did you come back. If you didn't come today, we would have already thought you died somewhere!"

Song Yu Han did not respond to the person's provocative words. His eyes were still dull, but who knows what he was really thinking deeply inside his mind. Though he didn't react, it was Old Master Song who was extremely displeased by this man's words.

Especially when Old Master Song heard the last part of his words.

He was about to scold this other grandson when a middle-aged woman interjected and tugged at the young man's sleeves.

"Xiao Rui, what are you talking about? Don't say things you don't mean," after scolding her son, she then turned to look at Old Master Song and Song Yu Han. An apologetic smile was on her lips as she said to them, "Father and Xiao Han mustn't take offense with Xiao Rui's words. He's a little bit drunk and hence, spoke nonsense just now. Let me apologize to you two."

Old Master Song stared at his daughter-in-law and sighed. He really couldn't accept this apology that Cao <anno data-annotation-id="f06e54ef-a83f-e0dd-8905-7d85f5572d6a">Huiling</anno> was trying to send their way. But he also couldn't ignore her completely since the Cao family was behind her.

"No need to apologize, just drag Xiao Rui back to his room." Old Master Song became the mediator between them. He just wished that Song Yu Han wouldn't hold some grudge against him because of this.

He took a discreet glance at Song Yu Han and saw that the latter didn't even change his expression. He only looked ahead of him as if the people who were trying to cause trouble were strangers to him.

But that wasn't quite right. One look and one could tell that Song <anno data-annotation-id="405744a2-23ed-8d77-512d-91488c66b519">Yongrui</anno> had a bit of Song Yu Han's facial features. It was only natural since they were half brothers with different mothers. The man just now who suddenly called him out was Song Yongrui and the middle-aged woman was his step-mother, Cao Huiling.

Seeing no reaction from him, Song Yongrui was slightly annoyed. He never liked this half brother that suddenly appeared and introduced to him in the past. What's more irritating was that Song Yu Han was even more outstanding than him. Thus, he couldn't stop himself from trying to go against and mess with Song Yu Han.

But sadly, Song Yu Han never replied to his active provocation and only treated him like air just like now. This only increased Song Yongrui's dislike towards Song Yu Han.

Sensing that her son was starting to lose his mind because of his anger towards Song Yu Han, Cao Huiling pinched him under his sleeves, stabbing him awake with her long nails.

"Xiao Han has grown even taller than the last time we saw you. You look even more handsome too." Cao Huiling at first praised him. If a hot-blooded young man were to hear this, their ego would surely be boosted up and reach the sky.

Song Yu Han finally looked at the woman in the eyes. His gaze was extremely cold and it contained a faint scent of danger. Cao Huiling felt her own breath caught in her throat.

But even after staring at her, the young man didn't say anything to her... Just staring at her.

Cao Huiling felt suffocated under his gaze, but she found courage and light upon seeing her husband from afar walking up to them.

She said with a bit of worry in her tone, "But Xiao Han, are you still not planning to date or marry any girls?"

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