Chapter 141 Selfishness

Published Mar 30, 2026, 07:07 AM

Chapter 141: Chapter 141 Selfishness He had no such thoughts, but as the saying goes, many mouths can melt metal; slander wears away reputations. Moreover, Elder Song and his wife now only had Song Xuan as their unconventional grandson, and since he himself disliked trouble, when Director Song today, on behalf of Auntie Qi, proposed the idea of recognizing his wife, Kang Li, as their goddaughter, he had no other thoughts besides agreement. "Actually, I don’t quite understand why Uncle Song and Auntie Qi want to recognize me as their goddaughter. Don’t think I am being suspicious, but if it’s just because they like me at first sight and want to recognize me as a goddaughter, to be honest, that’s quite unconvincing for me to acknowledge this kind of honorary kinship." After voicing her doubts, Kang Li lay down in her spot on the bed, her fox-like eyes blinking, her lips slightly pursed as she continued to ponder Elder Song and Mrs. Qi’s intentions. "There’s no need to overthink it. Perhaps Uncle Song and the others really just find you congenial, or maybe..." Kang Li couldn’t help but ask when Luo Yanqing paused, "Or maybe what?" Luo Yanqing: "Or maybe it has to do with the reason of Song Xuan." "Are they looking for a future support for their grandson? If that’s the case, why not just recognize a godson directly?" Kang Li lay on her side, resting her chin on one hand, looking at the man. Luo Yanqing: "Song Xuan doesn’t warm up to strangers, and even in front of others... he is very timid." "You mean, Xuan Xuan is close to me, and because of this reason..." Kang Li began, then suddenly stopped, her fox-like eyes flashing with insight after a moment: "I get it, by recognizing me as their goddaughter, Director Song and the others are, in a way, also recognizing you as their godson. When their time comes, I am to take care of their posthumous affairs and..." Luo Yanqing: "You’re thinking too much." Although her guess was very close to the truth, there was no need to be too explicit. Glancing at Kang Li, Luo Yanqing closed his book and placed it carelessly on the nightstand beside him, turned off the bedside lamp, and laid down in his own spot: "Let’s sleep." The Song Family. Mrs. Qi lay beside Director Song and sighed softly, asking, "Do you think Xiao Kang will be willing? And her family, do they agree to let Xiao Kang become our goddaughter?" Elder Song: "Being recognized as honorary kin by us has no downsides for Xiao Kang; moreover, her family is far away in the Great Northwest. Having you and me as her godparents is like giving Xiao Kang an additional support in North City." "But after all, we do harbor some selfish motives, yet I... I can’t help but think more for the sake of Xuan Xuan. These past few days, you must have noticed that Xuan Xuan shows no timidity around Xiao Kang, and even takes the initiative to approach her. Besides... Xiao Kang’s character is genuinely good, and I sincerely like this girl. Moreover, once Xiao Kang becomes our goddaughter, it undoubtedly gives us another godson like Little Luo. In the future, when we are gone, with him helping Xiao Kang look after Xuan Xuan, those with lowly intentions trying to attack Little Luo will only make a fool of themselves." While admitting their ulterior motives, Mrs. Qi wouldn’t forget why she initially thought of recognizing Kang Li as her goddaughter. Indeed, she wouldn’t forget it; she truly felt Kang Li was to her liking, feeling delighted at the sight of Kang Li, thinking how wonderful it would be to have such a bright and fairy-like daughter of her own! Director Song: "Hmm, you’ve thought this through well." Mrs. Qi: "Then, do you think Little Luo would guess our intentions?" "With that boy’s smarts, the moment I brought up the idea of recognizing Xiao Kang as our goddaughter, he most likely figured it out." Director Song’s face broke into a smile: "Putting Little Luo and Xiao Kang together, the more I look at them, the more I think they’re well-matched. To use an old phrase, they truly are a perfect pair."

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