The faces of the Song family members struggled to accept this reality.
Especially Su Hao, who looked like he had swallowed a fly, and not just any fly—a shit-colored one.
Even if Young Master Xie had met with a dog from the Song family, it would have been better than meeting with Tang Yi!
Song Bingyun also paused in astonishment and looked at Tang Yi.
At that moment, Tang Yi's gaze was clear and deep as the starry sea, impenetrable to anyone.
In that instant, Song Bingyun suddenly felt that her idiotic husband seemed a bit different.
But where exactly he was different, she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Just then, a voice came from the doorway.
"Head of Song Family, don't you think this one is better than the one just now?"
Xie Bing just wanted to get the task over with and then head home, so he had come over, "Isn't he your son-in-law?"
Song Tieli really wanted to deny it.
Because after tonight, once Song Bingyun divorced Tang Yi, the Song family would discard him.
But why did Xie Bing insist on finding Tang Yi?
Could it be that the Song family still needed an idiot to help them achieve cooperation with the Xie family?
After some thought, Song Tieli gritted his teeth and could only nod, "That's right."
"Then there is no problem."
Xie Bing waved his hand nonchalantly, "I need to discuss the specific details of the cooperation with him; the rest of you can leave now."
This...
Su Hao and the others felt extremely aggrieved.
Tonight, this was supposed to be their home ground, yet now they were being ordered around and chased out by someone else.
This was too much for them to bear.
But facing the son of the Xie family, they dared not disobey.
"Young... Young Master Xie, could it be that you mistook someone else for him?" Su Hao was not resigned to this, and said with a heavy voice, "As everyone knows, this guy is just an idiot!"
"Idiot?"
Xie Bing didn't even glance at him, "Get out!"
That light word made Su Hao tremble in his spirit, not daring to retort.
Although the Xie family was not based in Shen City, the two families were simply not on the same level.
Xie Bing had a hundred different ways he could mess with him if he wanted to!
"Tang Yi, when did you get to know Young Master Xie?" Song Miao couldn't help but ask.
Tang Yi glanced at him, "I don't know him."
The people of the Song family were at a loss for words.
Who on earth can reason with this?!
"Alright, let's step outside," said Song Tieli with a complex look, giving Tang Yi a deep glance.
After the Song family members left, Song Bingyu's eyebrows deeply furrowed, her face full of intense worry.
"Dad, Master Zhang said that by twelve o'clock tonight, Tang Yi's fortune will be completely transferred to our Song family, and he will be a useless person by then. Are you really going to let him be in charge of liaising with Young Master Xie?"
"What else can be done at this point?" Song Tieli took a deep breath, his voice filled with helplessness.
The status of the Xie family in Luzhou was not something the Song family could compare with; if they could cooperate with the Xie family, the Song family in Jinling would certainly rise with the tide.
Therefore, even though he was well aware that Tang Yi was an idiot, he was not willing to give up the slightest hope.
"Hmph! In my opinion, how could Young Master Xie possibly look for an idiot!"
Su Hao snorted coldly, full of disdain, "I thought about it just now, and I feel it's more likely that Young Master Xie has heard of this idiot's reputation, so he sought him out for some entertainment out of boredom."
What he said suddenly made sense to everyone.
The reason was plausible. After all, for the three years since Tang Yi had become part of the Song family, hadn't he been the source of amusement for Su Hao, Song Miao, and Song Qiao?
Meanwhile, back in the private room, Xie Bing and Tang Yi took their seats at the same time.
"Let me introduce myself first. My name is Xie Bing, the son of the Xie family in Luzhou."
Xie Bing sized up Tang Yi with a smile, "Rumor has it that the Jinling Song family has an idiot son-in-law, and it seems that's you."
Tang Yi nodded slightly, "It seems my reputation has spread far and wide. But since you know I'm an idiot, why are you so insistent on meeting me?"
"Haha, at first I really didn't want to meet you."
Xie Bing candidly replied, "If it weren't for my grandfather nagging me, I really wouldn't want to bother with this insignificant place in Jinling."
"But after meeting you, I suddenly feel that the real idiots might not be you, but the people of the Song family!"
Xie Bing had met many significant figures, and the calm and composure Tang Yi exhibited were very much in line with those figures.
Ordinary people, even if decked out in branded luxury from head to toe, would never possess this kind of demeanor.
Before Tang Yi could say anything, Xie Bing laughed and then continued, "Tang Yi, to tell you the truth, I really envy you."
"Do you know what I envy you for?"
"Haha, hiding in the Song family pretending to be crazy and stupid, while holding a beauty in your arms—who doesn't want that life!"
Tang Yi was at a loss for words.
This guy's thoughts were indeed novel.
Really... no dog would want to be an idiot, only able to look but not touch. Why don't you try it?
"Let's get down to business," said Xie Bing, putting away his joking demeanor, and continued seriously, "My grandfather sent me to Jinling with the directive to reach a cooperation with you come what may."
"I don't know how you came to know my grandfather, but I have to say, the older ginger is indeed spicier."
"Our Xie family has long had its eye on the Jinling market, and coming here this time, seeing you, has given me an idea."
"That is, for the two of us to cooperate—it's a perfect match. If we take the whole Jinling market, isn't it going to be a sight that will drop jaws to the floor?"
Liste
ning to Xie Bing's ceaseless talk, Tang Yi had to admit that his last sentence was spot on.
After pondering for a while, he replied with a smile, "Not a bad idea. However, you should think it through—I am just an idiot son-in-law of the Song family."
"With neither connections nor resources, won't you be at a loss if you cooperate with me?"
"Ha ha ha!"
Xie Bing laughed loudly, slapped Tang Yi on the shoulder, "Life, isn't it just a gamble. The old man wasn't wrong about you. After meeting you, I think I won't be wrong either."
"Xiao Tang, go ahead and do it boldly, no matter what happens, you have me, Xie Bing, to back you up!"
The corner of Tang Yi's mouth twitched; in the whole world, there definitely wouldn't be more than a handful of people who dared to slap his shoulder like that.
He was about to say something when Xie Bing's WeChat received a message. Opening it, he grinned and said, "Alright, I have some urgent business to take care of. That's it for now, I'll go directly to the Song Family tomorrow to finalize the details of our cooperation."
"Xiao Tang, work hard. Brother Bing is rooting for you!"
With those words, Xie Bing hurriedly left.
Xiao Tang?
Brother Bing's got your back?
If these words reached the ears of the Four Great Tiger Generals of the Medicine God Hall, or the Hall Master of the Seven Star Heavenly Medicine Hall, I wonder if they would tear his mouth apart.
"You little thing, quite brave..."
Watching Xie Bing open the door and leave, Tang Yi thought that, although the status of the son from the Luzhou Xie family was high, he was quite an interesting person.
And when Xie Bing passed by Song Tieli and others, he left behind a remark, "Head of the Song Family, I had a very pleasant talk with Tang Yi. Remember, the Xie family can cooperate with the Song family, but the person in charge must be Xiao Tang."
By the time Tang Yi walked out, Song Tieli and the others were still standing there stunned.
Must be Xiao Tang?
Young Master Xie's words were equivalent to an explicit endorsement.
Directly turning Tang Yi, this fool and waste, into someone the Song Family couldn't easily offend.
But they couldn't understand—how did this fool catch the eye of Young Master Xie?
Could it be—
Young Master Xie has particular tastes?
Song Tieli, Su Hao, and others couldn't help but turn their eyes to Tang Yi; upon closer inspection, they had to admit—he was tall and handsome, with a gaze sharp as cold stars, and eyebrows dark as if painted.
He indeed had the potential to be a pretty boy.
Su Hao couldn't help feeling bitter, his expression resentful, and he murmured, "Damn, this is really the first time in history I've seen a woman being cuckolded."
"What nonsense are you spouting!"
Although Su Hao's voice was low, everyone still heard him clearly. Song Tieli, Liang Rulan, and Song Bingyun instantly wore black lines on their faces.
Song Bingyu couldn't help but scold, and then her tone shifted, "Dad, no matter what, let sister divorce this idiot. I don't believe that Young Master Xie really wants this fool to be in charge."
Liang Rulan couldn't help but frown.
Young Master Xie's tone before leaving was very serious, not like he was joking.
But who in the Song family could believe in an idiot who couldn't even speak a complete sentence?
After thinking it over, Liang Rulan said, "Bingyu makes a lot of sense. Better safe than sorry. If Tang Yi offends Young Master Xie, it would be a devastating blow to the Song Family."
Hearing this, everyone became solemn.
"Dad, Mom is right; please don't hesitate anymore."
Su Hao urged, "Hurry up and make this idiot sign the divorce agreement."
Song Tieli's brows were furrowed in thought.
"Tie Li, what are you still thinking about?" Liang Rulan also started to urge, "If they don't divorce, how are we going to explain to Young Master Yun?"
Young Master Yun!
The number one young master in Jinling!
Everyone in Jinling knew that Yun Chutian was pursuing Song Bingyun.
After weighing the pros and cons, Song Tieli finally made up his mind and said to Tang Yi, "Tang Yi, I don't care if you're really dumb or just pretending. Your relationship with my daughter should end here."
Tang Yi ignored everyone and turned to look at Song Bingyun.
Three years!
In these three years, the only memory was that in the entire Song Family, only Song Bingyun had never bullied him, and not only that, she had protected him every time she saw him.
Therefore, Tang Yi only cared about Song Bingyun's attitude.
If she truly wanted to end this marriage, then he, Tang Yi, would not hesitate to turn around and leave.
If she didn't sign, then he, Tang Yi, would promise her a lifetime of prosperity, with fireworks shining brightly...
Song Bingyun's beautiful eyes brimmed with tears, her heart extremely complicated.
Just when everyone thought Song Bingyun would decisively sign, she suddenly looked straight into the imposing gazes of everyone and said solemnly, "You all keep pressuring me to divorce him, but have you ever thought, without him, how would the Song family have overcome the crisis three years ago? Without him, would the Song family still have our branch today?"
"Young Master Xie thinks highly of him, willing to cooperate with him. Why won't you believe in him?"
"Big Sister, what are you saying?"
Song Bingyu looked completely astonished, "Could it be that you like this idiot? Divorcing him is for your own good."
"And there's Young Master Yun..."
"Enough!"
Song Bingyun suddenly shouted, "Stop bringing up Young Master Yun to me!"
"Yes! I indeed have no feelings for him, but even if I divorce, I will definitely not agree to marry Yun Chutian!"
"Three years ago, you sold me once for the family, and I endured it. Three years later, do you want to sell me off again?"
"Bingyun, how can you speak like that?" Liang Rulan frowned, "Is Young Master Yun not a million times better than him?"
"So what if he is? Am I supposed to marry whoever is better? Should all the women in the world marry him then?"
Song Bingyun's emotions completely erupted, "I will repeat myself, even if I divorce, I will not marry Yun Chutian!"
"Big Sister..." Even Song Miao was prepared to speak and persuade.
At this moment, a voice that no one expected to hear sounded.
"Didn't you hear what my wife said?"
Everyone turned in astonishment to see Tang Yi had already reached out and picked up the divorce agreement in front of Song Bingyun, then tore it in half.
Next, he threw it into the trash can.
"Bingyun, our third wedding anniversary is coming up."
"I'll give you three big presents then!"