Chapter 241: Just as Detestable as Your Mother

“Did she really say that?”

Bai Ge had always suspected that all of this—Chen Jianxiu’s mishap included—was the result of offending Ling Hanyu, which had ultimately led to today’s calamity.

But she never imagined it would come from Song Qingtian’s own hand.

Still, she couldn’t help but wonder whether Song Qingtian, with her lack of ambition, would really resort to such underhanded tactics.

Yet Chen Jianxiu had indeed offended Song Qingtian.

If Song Qingtian had figured out the whole story, there was no way she wouldn’t be capable of pulling off something like this.

“She did say it—but that’s just words. Do you think I don’t know her? She’s utterly without ambition and completely clueless!”

Song Yinyin had never taken Song Qingtian seriously.

Even when she’d suffered losses at Song Qingtian’s hands, she didn’t believe it was because Song Qingtian had plotted against her; rather, she chalked it up to bad luck.

But Bai Ge wasn’t so sure.

“You need to be careful about this too! Even if none of what she said is true, if she really wants to harm us—and now that your father’s gone, my daughter and I are struggling to get by in the Song Family—if something gets exposed online, even if it’s fake, there will still be people who believe it!”

Bai Ge’s warning actually made Song Yinyin more cautious.

“Mom, do you think Song Qingtian might be driven to desperation and bribe reporters to release some false photos?”

“That’s exactly what we’re afraid of.”

Deep down, Bai Ge sensed that Song Qingtian must have someone backing her.

Otherwise, how could someone as incompetent as Song Qingtian pull off such a thing?

Song Yinyin asked, “Mom, should we hire someone to investigate Song Qingtian and see if she’s been in contact with anyone?”

“No need. Right now, you’ll attract too much attention. With your father gone, I want you to find a good job—luckily, you’ve got the qualifications; as an overseas returnee, it shouldn’t be hard to land a respectable position. I’d like you to take over your father’s role and join the Song family company.”

“Mom, I still want to work at the Ling Group.”

“Not yet. The Song family company is where you should focus. Now that your father’s gone, we need to strike while the iron is hot if we want to secure everything that belongs to us—otherwise, we’ll really be left with nothing. Besides… if you do well, do you think Ling Hanyu will overlook you?”

“When can I finally move on to the Ling Group?”

“There’ll be opportunities eventually. For now, concentrate on the Song family company.”

“Alright then!”

Song Yinyin was extremely reluctant, but she agreed anyway.

Bai Ge worried that Song Yinyin might cause trouble at this point, so she decided to settle things with Song Yinyin first and handle the Song Qingtian matter herself.

“Get some rest for now. Head to the company tomorrow—your uncle will help you out.”

“You mean Uncle San Shu Gong?”

Song Yinyin didn’t hold much affection for Song Yingtang; Song Haichang and Song Yingtang had a long-standing feud.

The two were roughly the same age and never got along.

Song Haichang looked down on Song Yingtang, while Song Yingtang, relying on his senior status, constantly clashed with Song Haichang at work.

Whenever Song Haichang got home, he’d often curse Song Yingtang, calling him “not human.”

Song Yinyin felt the same way and had strong reservations about Song Yingtang.

“Don’t worry—after all, he’s part of the Song family. Even though your father and he have had their differences, it’s still just a family business. Go ahead and handle it yourself. If he treats you badly, I’ll go talk to him myself.”

“Then I’ll give it a try.”

Song Yinyin headed upstairs, took a few steps, then turned around: “Mom, what about Song Qingtian?”

“I’ll arrange for someone to look into it. You don’t need to get involved for now—this is something Mom will take care of. It’s just Ling Hanyu; sooner or later, he’ll be yours anyway.”

“I understand. Thanks, Mom!”

Song Yinyin seemed quite pleased.

She quickly turned and went back upstairs.

Meanwhile, Bai Ge called Song Yingtang to discuss Song Yinyin’s entry into the company.

“How come this is so sudden?”

Song Yingtang was puzzled.

That wasn’t what they’d talked about before.

“Yinyin wants to confront Song Qingtian. It’s up to you to decide—after all, she’s not my only daughter.”

Song Yingtang chuckled and said, “Alright, bring her over!”

Bai Ge was about to hang up.

“What about you? Bring her over?”

“Right now? Your wife isn’t here?”

“What does she have to do with me anyway? She can’t control me anyway—I’ll pick you up myself!”

Song Yingtang hung up and headed out.

Bai Ge put down the phone, frowned, and thought to herself: Song Qingtian, you’re just as detestable as your mother!

End of Chapter 241: Just as Detestable as Your Mother