Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!
Chapter 437: The fire reached the Du Family on April 23rd (4)

Chapter 437: The fire reached the Du Family on April 23rd (4)

"I had no idea until I looked into it, and boy was I shocked! No wonder the show’s producers kept emphasizing how much Du Mansheng was into charity work abroad. Turns out, she was feeling guilty all along!"

"Don’t be too naive about people, I used to follow Du Mansheng’s charity projects, and several of them were in Yun City. Did you see the official report? Song Qinglong was arrested in Yun City. It’s possible... they’ve been laying the groundwork for a long time!"

"I get it, I get it! Through the charity organization they launder money! Plus, some kids in mountainous areas are naive and clueless, they can be used as pawns without even knowing it! This couple might even be using these kids as a cover to secretly transport drugs back home."

"Spreading rumors is illegal, do you have any evidence to talk nonsense like this? She seemed pretty nice on the reality show to me! Her face looks so gentle, she doesn’t look like someone who would do such bad things secretly."

"Shouldn’t the family be exempt from blame... Song Qinglong got himself into trouble, why drag the Du Family into it? I’m not defending them, ha, but some people have been smoking at home for years without their parents knowing. Trafficking drugs is a big deal, Song Qinglong definitely would’ve kept it from his family."

"I am from the same city as the Du Family, they are well-known as major jade dealers around here. The Song Family was on the decline years ago, and only after marrying into the Du Family did they start to rise again. You can say that the Song Family had virtually no connections or money left! Without the Du Family’s support, would Song Qinglong even dare to take such a risk? In just a few years, he’s built such a big drug trafficking operation, I don’t believe he didn’t have connections."

Some people who hold grudges against the wealthy, along with those intentionally muddling the truth and a horde of clueless netizens, suddenly threw the whole situation into complete disarray.

No one expected that after Song Qinglong’s arrest, the first to suffer wouldn’t be his mother or mistress, but rather his former wife and her father’s family?

Soon, someone posted news about the divorce between Song Qinglong and Du Mansheng, claiming they had a friend in the civil affairs bureau who saw them handling the procedures more than a month ago.

It was thought that this might absolve the Du Family of suspicion.

However, one comment was particularly incisive.

"Have you seen that movie about fraud? Remember how ruthless Teacher Wang’s fraud gang leader was? But at the end of the movie, only he and his team were caught, while the real terror, the CEO of the fraud company, was actually sitting in the anti-fraud seating area applauding. So much effort expended, but in the end, it was just pruning a branch off a big tree!

So, I’m telling you, don’t look at this situation too simply. A fallen family like the Song’s would need a lot of upfront money to bring those things in from abroad to sell. Where could Song Qinglong have gotten the money? It must have been from the Du Family! You think the Du family is just doing charity, giving a large sum of money without asking what Song Qinglong is using it for? Do you think that’s possible?

And about Du Mansheng, having shared a bed with her husband for so many years, the Du Family might not care where their money goes, but wouldn’t she care where their joint property is spent? She’s not some naive, easily deceived innocent flower! Netizens, stop trying to clear her name.

My analysis is that the Du Family has had these plans for a while, and it’s true that Song Qinglong’s hands are dirty, but it’s also true that he’s out in front taking the bullets! Just before he was caught, the normally harmonious couple suddenly divorced, leaving all their wealth to their child and not keeping a penny for themselves. Tsk tsk, think about it! They probably knew this was more likely to go badly than well and prepared in advance, right?"

Although this comment lacked evidence, it made a lot of sense.

It’s normal for the Yue Family to support their son-in-law, providing money and connections, but it’s rare for someone to act like the Good Fortune Child, giving without questioning!

An individual from a fallen family like Song Qinglong, could he do something life-threatening secretly under the omnipotent eye of his powerful father-in-law?

Highly unlikely!

Stirred by this comment, many people had a moment of realization!

Even as bystanders, now they were not merely watching for entertainment; rather, they were subconsciously leaning towards the analysis in the comment, feeling that Du Mansheng played a dominant role in the whole affair, rather than appearing clueless.

Who would have thought that what was analyzed as the least likely truth would turn out to be the truth?

The Du Family is the ultimate model exemplary father-in-law’s family, truly giving money without meddling; Du Mansheng is also the quintessential innocent bunny, truly doing charity and not really caring about the company’s profits.

In fact, they were still considering Song Qinglong’s sense of inferiority and pride after his family’s fall, not wanting others to accuse him of living off his wife, wanting to let Song Qinglong go off and do his own thing!

And what a big splash he made!

In the end, it became the Du Family’s fault all over again?!

Father Du and Mother Du hardly go online, and are still unaware of the situation.

But Du Mansheng’s brother, Du Manchang, is a qualified First-Level Surfer.

Upon learning of Song Qinglong’s arrest, he breathed a deep sigh of relief!

After all, in the operation to capture Song Qinglong, he too had contributed greatly!

Manchang had long noticed that several of Song Qinglong’s projects were problematic, and upon closer observation, accidentally discovered his connections with the international Mafia.

Honestly, there’s no businessman truly clean like white jade, all have somewhat dabbled in grey areas.

But, collaborating with a faction as cold and ruthless as the Mafia isn’t something an ordinary businessman can manage!

In other words... what kind of business could Song Qinglong have that necessitates dealing with them? It must be no ordinary business!

Thanks to Manchang providing that clue, combined with the Yan Family’s network investigation, they finally uncovered the earth-shattering secret of Song Qinglong’s drug trafficking.

Now look what’s happened, the Du Family’s efforts and merits go unmentioned, and when trouble arises, they’re the ones getting the cesspool dumped on their face?

Manchang was so angry that he directly called his sister.

"Brother, calling so late, is something the matter?"

Swallowing a bellyful of fire upon hearing his sister’s slightly tired voice, Manchang still held back, "Sis, how is Xiaoxiao doing?"

"She’s recovering well, just that the many wounds keep getting inflamed, she even had a fever this afternoon. Fortunately, Xiaoyu noticed quickly and hurried to find a doctor and nurse. Now the child’s fever has gone down, but I’m feeling a bit stifled, unable to sleep."

"Don’t overexert yourself either," Manchang said, momentarily at a loss for how to continue upon hearing his sister’s situation.

Mansheng sensed something off in her brother’s silence, "Bro, what’s really going on? Is it related to Song Qinglong?"

"It’s nothing, just checking on you and the child."

"Don’t lie to me, brother. You wouldn’t call so late out of the blue," Mansheng took a deep breath, "With things already at this point, can it get any worse? It’s okay, tell me, I can handle it."

"Sis—"

"If it’s bad news, I’d rather hear it from you, brother. At least that way I have time to consider our options, rather than be caught off guard by information from other sources, right?"

Manchang gripped his phone tight, "You really have me persuaded... alright, find a place to sit, and let your brother explain slowly."

He then told her all about the situation that had unfolded on the internet that day.

After listening, Mansheng wasn’t as shocked as he had imagined.

On the contrary, she was very calm, calm as if it were something insignificant, even her breathing became very light.

Had Manchang not pulled the phone away to check, confirming his sister hadn’t hung up, he would have continued, "Mansheng, don’t panic, over the years the Du Family has endured its share of mud-slinging, and we have survived! Besides, this matter has nothing to do with our family. The righteous have nothing to fear from their shadows; without solid evidence, those rumors and slanders online need not concern us."

Over the phone, Mansheng let out a long sigh, "Brother, actually... I had anticipated this situation beforehand."

"What?" Manchang was surprised, "How did you know about it?"

"Yueqing mentioned this matter to me last time she was at the hospital," Mansheng slowly said, "I just didn’t expect this day to come so soon."

No sooner had Song Qinglong been arrested than a storm broke loose on the internet, and it was all directed at them.

Perhaps at the start, the fans genuinely intended to clear Song Qinglong’s name, tracing the web to discover his situation.

But as the event fermented, with fingers directly pointing at the Du Family, it was no longer the fans’ doing.

Someone was fanning the flames!

Who could this person be?

Mansheng was very calm, "Brother, let Mom and Dad know about this, say it’s my decision, no matter what speculation there is on the outside, we should not respond."

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