Dong Ru zhu let out a heavy sigh. "Mom, the Xingkong doesn't belong to our family, but we've been raising her for so many years. I can't bear to sever ties completely, so I think it's better to let her get married early."
"If she really clashes with our family, then we have to kick her out!" The old lady valued the fortune of the Shen family the most. She had always believed that the reason why the Shen family became rich and prosperous in the early years was due to luck and fate.
There was no relationship between Liang Xinying and them.
Dong Ru zhu knew this very well, so she used this reason to persuade the old lady.
"She has already ruined Xinai's reputation. We can't let her ruin Xinrou's too."
When the old lady heard that Shen Xinrou was also affected, she agreed even more to Dong Ru zhu's words. "Okay, then find someone to marry her off casually. We'll waive the dowry and everything. We've raised her for so many years, that's enough."
Shen Zhizhou didn't understand what Dong Ru zhu was thinking and disagreed. "She's not even eighteen yet."
"So what? She can go abroad to get married." The old lady didn't care. Ever since she heard that she clashed with the Shen family, she didn't want to see her for a moment.
Dong Ru zhu suddenly looked hesitant. "Dad definitely won't agree. He loves Xingkong so much."
"I'm the one who calls the shots in this family!" The old lady banged the table and said firmly. Her cloudy eyes widened, "I said she has to get married, so she must! She has caused trouble for our Shen family. It's already cheap to marry her off like this."
"Mom, we can't mistreat her like this."
"Mistreat her? Do you think I don't know that she took away 40 million from you last time? She has to pay it back." The old lady felt a sharp pain when she thought about the 40 million that Shen Xingkong took away from them.
That 40 million could buy a set of jade, but it was given to Shen Xingkong. She got off too lightly.
"You too, you can't even deal with a little girl and got cheated out of so much money. You deserved to be kicked out of the company, you fool."
"Mom!"
"Alright, alright. I know you're not feeling well now, and I don't feel like arguing with you anymore. I'll go back and find a match for Shen Xingkong. After eating so much of our Shen family's rice, it's time to bring something back."
"Mom, I actually have someone in mind."
"Who?"
"It's the young master of Song Corporation, Song Yunfei."
"Him?" The old lady frowned at first, but then instantly smiled with satisfaction, nodding her head. "Hmm, not bad. Song Yunfei is useless and notorious, known for being a bully. Chairman Song has always been worried that no one will marry into their family!"
"You can't say that. It's normal for men to play around before getting married. Maybe he'll settle down after marriage." At this point, Dong Ru zhu still maintained her good stepmother image.
As expected, the old lady sneered at her, but did not refute her.
At first, Shen Zhizhou also thought it wouldn't work, but after careful consideration, he thought it could.
The Song family was anxious to find a daughter-in-law from a reputable family, so they naturally agreed to any conditions.
By then, wouldn't it be up to the Shen family to decide?
Moreover, although Song Yunfei had a sister, the Song Corporation would definitely be his in the future, and Shen Xingkong would become the female head of the Song family.
It wouldn't be long before the Shen family ate up the Song family.
"The dowry cannot be less." After thinking about it for a while, Shen Zhizhou said.
"Of course." Dong Ru zhu agreed.
The old lady's face was full of displeasure and she snorted.
Dong Ru zhu rested in the hospital for a day before hurriedly returning home. She had to marry Shen Xingkong off as soon as possible according to Huo Qingyan's request.
...
Xingkong had been researching how to start a company these past few days. After discussing it with Qi Rongchen a few times, she had gained a lot of insight. It turned out that the entertainment industry was so complicated. Making money was really not easy.
In order to be well-prepared, Xingkong reviewed her notes over and over again. Whenever she didn't understand something, she would call Huo Siye. But many times, Huo Siye was in a meeting, so Xingkong would call Qi Rongchen instead.
Qi Rongchen was annoyed by all the questions and wished he could block Xingkong's number. Unfortunately, he didn't dare to. A black-hearted apple was not scary, but a black-hearted apple with a powerful backer was.
"Miss Xingkong, Madam wants you to go to the study." A servant knocked on the door and said to Xingkong.
"I know, I'll go now." Xingkong closed his notebook and hid it under her pillow before heading to the study.
The old lady was sitting at her desk, with Dong Ru zhu and Shen Zhizhou sitting on either side of her. The three of them stared at Xingkong, making her feel like she had entered a wolf's den.
A wolf's den? These three people were at most just vicious dogs.
"What's the matter?" Xingkong gave the three of them a cold glance before finding a place to sit down.
Dong Ru zhu's face turned pale. For the past two nights, every time she closed her eyes, she would see Shen Xingkong rushing towards her like a mad dog with bared teeth and claws. The scene of her being humiliated was still vivid in her mind.
It was really a bargain for her to marry Song Yunfei and become a young mistress.
"What's your attitude? Where is your upbringing?!" The old lady asked coldly, her granddaughter was really troublesome.
"No one taught me about upbringing." Xingkong eyes were cold, teasing and sarcastic, "I would like to have it, but unfortunately I don't deserve it."
"With your behavior, you are truly blessed to be the future Mrs. Song." The old lady rolled her eyes and looked down on her, "Don't forget the kindness of the Shen family after you marry into the Song family, remember to repay it."
"Wait, what does Mrs. Song mean? Marry into the Song family? Which Song family?" When she heard the words "Song family", Xingkong's scalp suddenly tightened, and then she became numb and uncontrollable.
This numbness that made her lose her mind instantly spread from her scalp to her limbs and quickly turned into trembling that couldn't be suppressed.
The blood in her body also froze and stiffened.
The words "Song family" were like a curse that opened a certain door, exposing the pain she had deliberately concealed during the time she was reborn, and exposing it mercilessly to the sun.
"Which other Song family could it be? It's naturally the future heir of the Song Group, Song Yunfei. I have already discussed with Chairman Song, and next month you will go abroad to register for marriage with Song Yunfei."
Boom!
Song Yunfei.
These three words exploded in her mind instantly.
Xingkong was shattered into pieces by the explosion.
The buzzing in her ears was full of the three words "Song Yunfei", and she didn't even react to what the old lady was saying.
Cold.
So cold.
Pain, fear, despair.
They pressed down on her like a tidal wave, leaving her gasping for air.
Song Yunfei... Song Yunfei...
She had heard his name so quickly.
That demon!
"Did you hear what I said? Shen Xingkong, don't get too big for your boots. You should be grateful to marry into the Song family with your background."
Marry?
Marry his mother!
Xingkong snapped out of her daze and gave the three people in front of her a cold, disdainful look. "No one in their right mind would marry their daughter off to Song Yunfei. It's a shame that you've all stooped so low for money that you won't even spare a thought for human decency."