Madam Song had only just changed her clothes when she heard that Song Yaoyao had arrived. She muttered:
"We only just parted. Why is Yaoyao here already? Did something happen?"
Song Yaoyao came bustling into the room. Seeing how heedless she was, Madam Song said:
"How many times have I told you? Mind your appearance, carry yourself like a young lady of a distinguished family, be more ladylike, and...!"
Song Yaoyao pouted, but when she looked up and saw her mother watching her, she hastily put on a smile and said:
"I got so excited that I forgot. Next time! I'll definitely remember next time!"
Madam Song said nothing more. How many times had she lectured this girl? Every time, she offered the same excuse, promising to remember next time, only to behave exactly the same way again.
Afraid that Madam Song would keep lecturing her, Song Yaoyao wanted to divert her attention as quickly as possible.
So she hurriedly had the servants set everything she had brought on the table and unwrap each item.
Sure enough, the things on the table caught Madam Song's attention.
Madam Song marveled at the sight of them. They were simply beautiful!
The scene inside each crystal ball was different! Every one was exquisitely crafted!
Before long, Song Qingling arrived too. The moment she entered, she spotted the crystal balls on the table and reached them in two or three strides.
They both knew that Song Yaoyao had secrets, so neither asked where the things had come from.
Song Yaoyao explained the differences between the crystal balls one by one:
"Mother, Eldest Sister, choose whichever ones you like."
A little embarrassed, Song Qingling asked:
"Yaoyao, could I choose an extra one?"
Song Yaoyao smiled:
"If you like them, Eldest Sister, you can choose as