Song Ge walked absent-mindedly downstairs to the living room alone. She still hadn't recovered from Zhai Qintian's look.
The look in his eyes just now was really scary. If she hadn't known him beforehand, she might have been too frightened to hold on by now.
Logically speaking, one shouldn't look at people with such a look in one's own home, although it was she who interrupted his work first.
"Miss Song, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so pale?" the maid asked with concern when she saw Song Ge's bad complexion.
Song Ge instinctively shook her head to indicate that she was okay, then walked straight to the sofa and sat down.
After this incident, she didn't dare to wander around casually anymore. She'd better wait for Meng Yajing to come back.
After sitting alone for a while, Meng Yajing finally pushed the door open with a beaming smile and came back.
"Song Ge, why are you here?" Meng Yajing widened her eyes excitedly when she saw the person in the living room.
Song Ge smiled shyly and replied flawlessly, "I've been free lately, so I came to visit Auntie."
Hearing this, Meng Yajing was even more overjoyed and could hardly close her mouth. "You don't know how happy I am that you came to see me."
After saying that, she frowned and looked at the maid beside her. "How do you do things? No one even called me when Miss Song came."
The maid was extremely frightened and stammered, not knowing how to explain.
Song Ge quickly spoke up for them. "I told them not to call. Auntie, don't blame them."
Since Song Ge had said so, Meng Yajing couldn't say anything more. She happily pulled Song Ge to chat.
Song Ge chatted aimlessly with Meng Yajing for a long time before leaving the old mansion.
For several days after that, Song Ge would go to the old mansion to chat with Meng Yajing every day and at the same time try to find out information indirectly.
Although she didn't find out much useful information, she was surprised to find a problem: except for the first time she came here and saw Zhai Qintian once, she never saw him again.
What was even more puzzling was that Meng Yajing didn't find this abnormal at all. Every time she went to the old mansion, Meng Yajing would chat with her cheerfully.
It seemed that the situation in the old mansion was a bit different from what she had imagined.
At the company.
"Isn't Song Ge here?" Zhai Cheng looked at Song Ge's office and found it empty.
The junior assistant happened to pass by and nodded as if it were nothing unusual. "Yes, Miss Song has gone to the old mansion. Didn't she tell Mr. Zhai?"
A strange look flashed across Zhai Cheng's eyes. He gave an understanding grunt and then turned to leave.
Why did that girl suddenly think of going to the old mansion? Wasn't she busy investigating the car accident?
No, she wouldn't go to the old mansion for no reason. Could it be...
Thinking of something, Zhai Cheng rushed to the old mansion in a hurry.
"Mom, is Song Ge here?"
The first thing Zhai Cheng asked when he entered the door was whether Song Ge was there.
The laughter of two women came from the living room, followed by Meng Yajing's teasing. "You heartless boy. You hardly ever come back to see me on normal days. Now that you've finally come back today, the only thing you care about is Song Ge."
Hearing this, Zhai Cheng coughed embarrassedly. He walked around the corner and into the living room.
Sure enough, Song Ge was sitting beside Meng Yajing, chatting merrily.
"Why did you come at this time?" Song Ge burst out laughing and asked in confusion.
Zhai Cheng stared at her intently for a while, then calmly walked to the sofa next to them and sat down. "I saw you weren't in the company, so I came to check."
"Check what? Do you think I'll eat your wife?" Meng Yajing was dissatisfied when she heard this. She pretended to be angry and glared at him. "So you rushed here in a hurry to check?"
Zhai Cheng rubbed his nose, which was tantamount to admitting. He was quite satisfied with the word "wife".
Seeing this, Meng Yajing's anger flared up even more. "In that case, I won't let Song Ge go back tonight."
It was quite fun to watch the mother - son duo outwit each other. Song Ge was sitting beside them and couldn't help laughing.
"By the way, I just remembered something." Meng Yajing suddenly turned to look at Song Ge, and her expression suddenly became serious.
The other two people both looked at her nervously.
"Song Ge, you see that our family's rascal really likes you, and you also have feelings for him. So, would you consider marrying our Xiaocheng?" Meng Yajing looked at her with a beaming smile, looking dead serious.
Song Ge was shocked. She stared at Meng Yajing in disbelief and was a bit slow to react for a moment.
Zhai Cheng was no less shocked than Song Ge. He also stared at Meng Yajing in shock, but there was a hint of expectation in his eyes.
"Although this stinky boy is good - for - nothing, I can tell that he is sincere to you." Meng Yajing winked playfully and her smile was so wide that it almost reached her ears. "So, would you consider becoming a daughter - in - law of our Zhai family? If you agree, I'll immediately find someone to pick a date for your engagement."
Zhai Cheng's eyes were fixed on her, and Meng Yajing was also looking at her expectantly.
Song Ge hesitated. Should she agree or not?
Oh, how could she almost forget her purpose of coming here?
"Auntie, I..." Song Ge started to speak, looking a bit coy. "I agree."
After saying this, a blush appeared on Song Ge's face, and her eyes shifted from side to side, avoiding Zhai Cheng's gaze.
The heart that had been in his throat finally returned to its place when she agreed. Zhai Cheng looked at Song Ge in surprise and joy, unable to say a word.
Meng Yajing wasn't that nervous. When she heard Song Ge's agreement, she was so happy that she couldn't help clapping her hands. "It's really great that you've agreed. I've been worried that you'd refuse."
Song Ge forced a smile while sitting stiffly and said nothing.
After hearing Song Ge's answer, Meng Yajing became even more enthusiastic towards her. It was almost dark before she reluctantly let the two of them go.
Zhai Cheng didn't say anything, but actually he was extremely happy. On the way back, there was a faint smile on his lips.
After returning to the villa, Zhai Cheng happily went to the study to adjust his emotions.
After sitting quietly for more than ten minutes, Zhai Cheng suddenly thought of a problem: This time, Song Ge seemed to have agreed too smoothly. It was so smooth that it didn't seem like her style.
Moreover, he vaguely remembered that after she agreed to the engagement, her eyes were a bit evasive.
Thinking of something, Zhai Cheng rushed out of the study in a panic and walked straight up to Song Ge.
"What's wrong? Why do you suddenly look so serious?" Song Ge glanced at him indifferently and asked casually.
Zhai Cheng stared directly into her eyes and said word by word, "I'll ask you a question. You answer me truthfully."
Song Ge was taken aback. She also became serious and nodded seriously in agreement.
"Tell me the truth. Did you agree to Mom's proposal of engagement at the old mansion just to placate her?" Zhai Cheng stared intently into her eyes, not allowing her to shift her gaze.