Chapter 593: Chapter 593: Stunned to See Mr. Song?
For Tang Li, this kinship recognition was too sudden.
In her view, with the identities held by Gao Wenlan and Wong Yangming, if they want to acknowledge someone as their god-daughter, they should seek out girls from well-off families whose backgrounds are fully known. As someone who isn’t close to the couple, rashly accepting such a kinship, what if it brings trouble to them in the future?
Therefore, Tang Li responded: "You and Professor Wong should discuss this further."
Gao Wenlan’s intention to accept Tang Li as her daughter was not impulsive.
Since the premiere of the drama series "Original Sin," upon seeing Tang Li on television, Gao Wenlan had entertained this idea. Now, with Wong Yangming celebrating his birthday, she decided to put this idea into action.
Decades ago, relatives and friends constantly encouraged her to adopt a child. Back then, she felt that living with just Old Wang was quite comfortable. Having an extra child in the house would inevitably create noise and since the child would not be their own, she lacked the confidence that she could take good care of him or her.
As for Old Wang, he did not insist on having children.
Now reaching this age and seeing friends enjoying the pleasures of family life, Gao Wenlan felt envious. Yet, the thought of adopting a seven or eight-year-old child truly didn’t sit well with her.
What if after raising the child for ten-plus years, they ended up with an unsatisfactory result?
Gao Wenlan didn’t want to suffer in her old age alongside Wong Yangming.
In comparison, Tang Li seemed like someone they would not have to worry about.
Especially when she discovered Tang Li could cook.
In today’s society, a girl who knows how to cook can’t be of poor character.
"I’m getting on in years, together with Old Wang, and we occasionally find ourselves with nothing to do. We don’t expect our child to be with us all day, but during festivals and holidays, having one more person who cares and greets us is like having an additional emotional support."
With that, Gao Wenlan glanced at Tang Li again: "Over the years, many have wanted to be our daughter, not just one platoon but a whole company. However, I think you are quite decent, and I’ve asked Professor Wong, he agrees with me."
Tang Li had a clear idea of what kind of people Gao Wenlan and her husband were.
Becoming their god-daughter could only bring benefits.
Ordinary people, upon hearing Gao Wenlan speak like this, would probably have already addressed her as godmother. Besides the fact that both Gao Wenlan and her husband are professors, Wong Yangming is also of military background, teaching at Huangyan Military Academy, so his social connections are imaginable. For instance, Song Baiyan was one of his proud students.
If Tang Li could associate herself with them, the Wong Family’s social network could become hers.
After all, Wong Yangming and Gao Wenlan had no other children.
However—
Tang Li had her own reservations.
She didn’t want to be someone who benefits from the Wong Family yet brings trouble to Gao Wenlan and her husband.
Seeing that Tang Li didn’t immediately accept, Gao Wenlan understood Tang Li’s hesitation; if Tang Li had nodded without any second thoughts, she herself would feel uneasy.
"I won’t pressure you, take some time to think it over."
Right after she finished speaking, guests arrived outside.
Gao Wenlan went out to attend to them first.
Tang Li scooped the scrambled eggs with tomatoes onto a plate. With the housekeeper absent, she carried the dish out. Approaching the kitchen doorway, she faintly heard men talking. Other than Wong Yangming’s voice, there was another, which sounded somewhat familiar to her.
At that moment, Gao Wenlan appeared in the dining room.
She told Tang Li, "Bai Yan has come. Go and say hello."
"..."
In the living room, Song Baiyan and Wong Yangming were sitting on the sofa. Underneath the crystal chandelier light, wearing a light grey shirt and black trousers, Tang Li suddenly felt a sense of unreality.
It had been over half a month since they saw each other following his return from London.
She didn’t expect that their next encounter would be at the Wong Family’s home.
"Everything was just fine a moment ago," Gao Wenlan’s teasing voice came through, "Did you suddenly turn dumbstruck upon seeing His Excellency?"