Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!
Chapter 250 Song Xiaoyu’s consolation

Chapter 250: 250 Song Xiaoyu’s consolation

Seeing Du Mansheng fall silent, Song Xiaoyu spoke slowly.

"Mom, I used to think the world was very unfair. Why did my previous parents only love my sister and brother, but never cared about my feelings? I always thought it was something I hadn’t done right, which made them treat me differently..."

"But after the TV crew came, my thoughts changed. If strangers could be so nice to me, why couldn’t they? It wasn’t until Auntie Wen mentioned that two O-type parents can’t have a B-type child that I realized... maybe my real parents are someone else?"

"At that moment, I was both happy and scared... Where are my birth parents? Do they know they have a daughter? And why did I end up in the Song Family?"

She looked up, her expression filled with bewilderment.

After a moment, a light appeared before her eyes.

"I had a feeling when Mom appeared," Song Xiaoyu’s entire face lit up. "The kindness you showed me was unlike that of Aunt Yueqing or the uncles and aunts from the TV crew. The way you looked at me also made Xiaoyu feel very warm... I had a premonition right then that it was Mom who came to find me!"

"But I didn’t dare to ask out loud, afraid it was all just a dream... So, when Mom quietly mentioned having a daughter lost out there... I was so excited I couldn’t sleep all night!"

She looked adoringly at her mother, as if afraid that Du Mansheng would leave her, with a kind of cautious tension.

"Mom, after returning home, I understood how much effort you put into finding me. It turns out, when I thought I was unimportant... someone cared and loved me so much, fearing that I would get hurt in the slightest..."

She lowered her lashes then suddenly sighed, "Mom, after learning how I was sent away, I was very jealous of Song Xiaoxiao... I felt like she had taken my place, enjoying the love and care from Mom... But then one day, Aunt Yueqing suddenly said something to me."

Feeling guilty, Du Mansheng gently touched her daughter’s thin face, "What did she say?"

"She said, life is not always smooth sailing. When you encounter problems and adversities, you shouldn’t always think about how things would have been better if something hadn’t happened. Instead, consider how to deal with the situation so that there are no regrets."

Song Xiaoyu said earnestly, "At first, I didn’t understand, but now I finally do! Mom, I was given away by that man for seven years, and Xiaoxiao took my place for seven years, but that affection was Mom’s love for her daughter. I can’t always think that if I hadn’t been given away, that love would have been mine. What’s happened has happened, and those seven years can’t be brought back... but Mom’s love has never diminished!"

Feeling dizzy with Song Xiaoyu’s logic, Du Mansheng said, "I don’t quite understand..."

"Aunt Yueqing said that dwelling on the regret of those seven years will only make it hard for us both to live well. She told me to cherish the present," Song Xiaoyu thought for a moment and reiterated Yan Yueqing’s original words.

Hearing this, Du Mansheng choked up, "Your Aunt Yueqing is a very wise person. Naturally, what she says is right."

"So Mom shouldn’t get hung up on loving Sister Xiaoxiao for all those years anymore!"

Song Xiaoyu shook her head with a somewhat resigned expression, "The reunion with Mom after a long time apart brings me joy and happiness. But Sister Xiaoxiao has left Mom... she must feel particularly wronged and sad. If she had the choice, she probably wouldn’t want such a life. Mom is gentle and kind, and the children she raises must be generous and sensible. I don’t believe she would change her mind just because the truth has come out! She must secretly love Mom, just too afraid to tell anyone..."

Secretly loving her own mother?

Falling into silence, Du Mansheng pulled Xiaoyu into her arms, "Regardless, my love for you is irreplaceable by anyone."

Song Xiaoyu patted her back, "Mom, calm your heart, and have a good talk with Sister Xiaoxiao tomorrow. Grandpa, Grandma, and Uncle all say she is sensible and obedient; she definitely isn’t ungrateful."

"I understand," Du Mansheng sighed, her heart aching even more for Xiaoyu’s people-pleasing personality.

Perhaps it was because she was oppressed for so long in Song Hui’s family...

How much of what she says now really comes from her heart?

Perhaps she was afraid I would dislike Song Xiaoxiao, and that would provoke my own antipathy, so she kept urging me to get along well with Xiaoxiao?

Every time I thought of the life my daughter had been living these years, Du Mansheng felt both hatred and anger.

Xiaoxiao, I must see her!

When the time comes, say a proper farewell, to fulfill the mother-daughter bond of these years.

My love, I only wish to reserve for Xiaoyu, who has suffered greatly over the years.

The next day was sunny and breezy.

Yan Yueqing, with two little ones in tow, met with Du Mansheng and her daughter at the stray animal base.

The animal base was near an abandoned bus station. Jun Jiu, following her instructions, bought two plots of land and combined them into one area.

Green Tree Dike wound around the somewhat ancient gray walls, giving it a sense of historic age.

The cobblestone pathways were lush with green grass, and while the wildflowers were not plentiful, they brought a particular charm to the scenery.

The renovated factory buildings weren’t exactly splendid, but they made for a decent settling point nonetheless.

As they walked, Jun Jiu introduced the place to Yan Yueqing, "This used to be a sheep milk powder production plant, but it closed down last year due to poor profits, and no one was interested in this remote location. We took over when the owner decided to sell this year. The quality of their sheep milk powder was quite good, just poorly managed. There’s still quite a bit of stock left in the warehouse, so I bought it since the price was right."

Yan Yueqing nodded, "Hmm, sheep milk powder, quite suitable for newborn strays who lack milk."

"There are employee dormitories near the factory building, all made of prefabricated panels. They’re old and in disrepair, and safety is a concern. There are some rooms inside the factory that can temporarily serve as rest areas for employees, but if we have more people later... it might get crowded."

"Then let’s demolish and rebuild," Yan Yueqing said generously. "Considering that the workers here are disabled, it’s probably inconvenient for them to climb around; let’s start by constructing two-story buildings with red bricks and tiles. It’s quick to build and it’s warm in winter, cool in summer—comfortable to live in."

"Alright," Jun Jiu agreed, "I’ll arrange for it."

After a moment of thought, Yan Yueqing added, "Each dormitory should have an independent bathroom, and be equipped with air conditioning, TV, and other basic amenities. It’s remote here, and if the employees cannot easily go home often, they will likely bring their families over."

"Understood."

Jun Jiu, who had dealt with major projects before and was accustomed to handling tens of millions in funds at the snap of a finger, hadn’t thought of the details as thoroughly as Yan Yueqing.

He couldn’t help but admire her!

Indeed, she was a matriarch who had struggled in the entertainment industry for years, considering everything from the urgent needs of the people.

After discussing for a while, she received a phone call, "Sister Mansheng is here, at the entrance."

Du Mansheng, accompanied by Xiaoyu, had just gotten out of the car when she saw a familiar vehicle approaching.

That license plate... it belonged to Song Qinglong’s car.

She involuntarily clenched her fists.

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