Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!
Chapter 100: Song Xiaoxiao’s Choice

Chapter 100: Song Xiaoxiao’s Choice

With the opening of the space, Yan Yueqing felt lighter.

A white glow flashed, and she had arrived in a massive library.

The shelves were neatly lined with at least a thousand books, while the middle featured a curved study area.

She didn’t know what material the sofa was made of, but it was exceptionally soft once she sat down.

There were also two high-end computers on the heavy wood desk in the center.

The system explained, "Welcome, Host, to the Skill Learning Spot. The books here have been arranged in order based on the Host’s needs. You may choose them yourself or use voice control. The computers offer simulation problems and corresponding operation guides. We hope the Host will make great efforts to surpass oneself at the earliest."

Yueqing looked at the rows of neatly arranged new books, full of fighting spirit, "Good!"

Elsewhere.

The Song Family.

After being consoled by Father Du and Mother Du, Du Mansheng collected her emotions and returned to the Song Family with a normal expression on her face.

Just as she entered, she saw Song Qinglong coming out of the kitchen with dishes in his hands.

"Mansheng, you’re back?" His smile was very gentle.

Not wanting to see him, Du Mansheng turned her gaze and caught sight of Xiaoxiao sitting at the dining table.

"Mom is back?" Song Xiaoxiao lifted the corners of her mouth, "Happy birthday, Mom!"

"Birthday?" Du Mansheng suddenly froze.

Song Qinglong took off his apron and approached enthusiastically, "Look at you, so busy you even forgot your own birthday! Luckily Xiaoxiao remembered. She reminded me this morning, otherwise... we would have wasted our child’s good intentions again!"

For two seconds, Du Mansheng remained motionless, as if she was only then noticing the cake on the table. She murmured in a daze, "Oh... right... today is my birthday. I had forgotten... "

Song Qinglong chided endearingly, "Didn’t you go back to the Du Family this afternoon? I thought your mother-in-law had you return specifically to receive a gift..."

Her eyelashes drooping, Du Mansheng said nothing.

Mother Du doted on her most, and every birthday she would prepare many gifts. But this year, due to Xiaoyu’s incident, everyone was in tears, how could they have the mood to mention a birthday?

Song Qinglong said, "Don’t just stand there. Come and try my cooking. I haven’t cooked in years, so I don’t even know if it’s still good."

With that, he led her to take a seat.

Eight dishes, one soup, two gifts, one cake—it looked simple and warm.

Usually, Du Mansheng would be so touched by the thoughtfulness of the father and daughter that she would cry, but now looking at these things, her expression could not become cheerful.

Seemingly not wanting to give the game away, she forced a smile in response to Xiaoxiao’s expectant look.

Song Qinglong urged, "Come on, have a taste!"

Du Mansheng took a bite and politely replied, "It’s delicious, just like it used to be."

When Song Qinglong was with her, he used to put a lot of effort into things. Like a twenty-four-karat gold boyfriend, not only did he thoughtfully remember each of her preferences, but he was also extremely attentive in everyday life.

Especially his cooking skill, which earned praises from friends and confidantes: she had struck gold!

After getting married, the Du Family provided some funds to help Song Qinglong revive the Song Family business. He started to become busy with work, engagements, and gradually returned home less and less...

Not one to make a fuss, Du Mansheng helped him to expand their social network for two or three years, until Xiaoxiao turned three. Only when the Song Family’s business had stabilized did she finally have the time to turn back to her favorite charity projects.

Thinking back, the last time the whole family sat down for a meal together was last year...

It was indeed a bit ironic.

She ate very slowly, feeling constantly as if there was a lump in her chest, nauseous to the point of wanting to vomit.

But Du Mansheng acted very well, with no change in her expression that would give anything away.

During the meal, Song Qinglong was quite happy, "Mansheng, your birthday is only a week away from Xiaoxiao’s. We’re celebrating yours today, and next week, I’m thinking of going to the M country to close that deal, and then I can come back over the weekend to take you and Xiaoxiao out to have fun!"

A deal?

Was he really unable to restrain himself from asking her for money?

Du Mansheng replied unhurriedly, "Hmm."

One word, without adding anything else.

Song Qinglong sensed that her mood was low. He didn’t want to talk about this in front of Xiaoxiao, but he couldn’t withstand the financial pressure and seemed to ask casually, "Last time... the money from Dad... "

"Oh, you’re talking about that?" Du Mansheng seemed to recall, taking out a tissue to wipe her mouth, "I asked him about it today. Dad said he had a batch of goods that ran into some issues, so he used that money for an emergency. It should be turned around in about half a month."

"Half a month?" Song Qinglong’s face changed, "What about my trip to M country next week?"

Du Mansheng feigned confusion, "Can’t our company borrow eight million from a bank?"

Song Qinglong muttered, "Didn’t I tell you? The bank’s interest rate is high."

"How much would the interest on eight million be?" Du Mansheng laughed softly, "It’s a bank, not a usurer. At worst, I’ll cover that interest for you."

"Mansheng—"

"Azure Dragon, it’s not that Dad doesn’t want to help you. You know how his jade business is, one cut could be profit or loss. If not for the family business being quite substantial, with the market being so bad in recent years, it’s unlikely we would have made it through! Now that there’s an issue with that batch of raw stones, eight million is just a scratch. If it’s not handled well, Dad might even need to borrow money from us."

Song Qinglong opened his mouth as if he found no words to counter.

Du Mansheng looked at him, trying to soothe the tension, "By the way, when I went over this time, my parents had a good talk with me about your last proposal."

Song Qinglong, showing little interest, responded offhandedly, "What proposal?"

"The proposal to transfer all of the Song Family’s assets to Xiaoxiao."

Song Xiaoxiao was eating cake when she suddenly heard her name. She frowned without understanding, "I don’t want to inherit the Song Family’s assets."

Song Qinglong immediately reprimanded, "Xiaoxiao, what nonsense are you talking! You’re the only child of your mother and me. If the Song Family’s assets don’t go to you, then to whom?!"

Fortunately, Du Mansheng had come to a realization, and Song Qinglong was not about to let his daughter mess up the situation at this time.

Song Xiaoxiao raised her face, her expression somewhat anxious, "Dad!"

Song Qinglong, trying to control his temper, admonished, "Xiaoxiao, don’t interrupt when your mother and I are speaking!"

Song Xiaoxiao turned pale.

Du Mansheng quietly clenched her fists under the table.

Song Qinglong took a deep breath and turned to his wife, "What did your parents say?"

Du Mansheng spoke slowly, "They think that handing over the Song Family’s assets to Xiaoxiao is a good decision."

Song Qinglong: !!!

Du Mansheng continued, "However, since we got married, the direction of the funds has been a bit chaotic. For example, my charity projects, though in my name, have been going through the Song Family’s accounts. Including some of the properties under your name, which are using Xiaoxiao’s accounts. Dad told me that if we want to transfer all of these to Xiaoxiao, we need to go over all the financial transactions of the recent years."

Song Qinglong, pleased, said, "That’s no issue, I’ll have the finance department deal with it."

He had long since cleaned up some complex financial dealings, and Du Mansheng would find no problems with them!

At the dinner table, Song Xiaoxiao’s expression sank little by little.

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