Chapter 270: The First Battle—A Complete Victory

Song Qingtian received a phone call in the middle of the night from a strange number.

It looked familiar, yet Song Qingtian felt she had seen it before.

After pondering for a while, she recalled Song Haichang’s phone number—it was very similar, except for the last digit.

Song Haichang’s number ended in eight, while this one ended in seven.

Song Qingtian thought of Bai Ge.

The events of the day brought something to mind, so she got up to answer the call.

Not wanting to wake her daughter, Song Qingtian went into the bathroom to take the call.

“This is Bai Ge—your second aunt.”

Bai Ge was blunt and direct.

Standing in the bathroom, Song Qingtian watched her daughter on the other end and asked, “What’s up?”

Bai Ge could tell that Song Qingtian was cold and distant.

Bai Ge wore a stern expression, just like her mother—unapproachable and aloof.

“What Yinyin did before was wrong. Now we just want everyone to make peace. The Zhou and Kong families have already offered compensation. Do you think we should sit down and talk too?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. Sorry, it’s late—I need to get some rest. If the Zhou family has said anything to you, then go talk to them!”

Song Qingtian’s words were double-edged: she pointed out what Bai Ge was trying to do while also protecting herself.

Bai Ge was smart enough to catch on immediately.

Before she could say more, Song Qingtian had already hung up.

Bai Ge’s face turned pale as she looked at Song Yingtang. “What should we do? Song Qingtian must be worried we’ve recorded this conversation. Her response was flawless—she’s clearly telling us to go to the Zhou family and ask them to mediate.”

“Then let’s go to the Zhou family. Right now, Yinyin can’t afford any trouble. Old Master Shen thinks highly of Yinyin; this amount of money is nothing. Even if I didn’t have it now—if I really didn’t… for your sake, I’ll go talk to them anyway.”

Bai Ge nodded, tears welling up in her eyes.

Seeing Bai Ge cry, Song Yingtang quickly pulled her into an embrace.

“Why are you crying? This isn’t worth crying over. Anything that money can solve isn’t really a problem.”

“It’s my fault for not raising Yinyin properly. Her father has always spoiled her. I’ve told him countless times not to indulge her in everything, warning him that she’d grow up reckless and undisciplined—but he wouldn’t listen. And now he’s gone, leaving her to cause such a huge mess?”

“Mess? She’s still young. Don’t worry—whatever Song Haichang can do, I, Song Yingtang, can do too.”

“Mm.”

Bai Ge nodded, shedding a few tears.

That very night, Bai Ge headed straight to the Zhou family. This time, Song Yingtang didn’t accompany her, but the money had been prepared in advance.

The Zhou family also wanted to settle the matter quickly, so they called Song Qingtian first, having previously agreed with Bai Ge: “Actually, when Song Qingtian talked to me, she didn’t agree either. But we raised the offer ourselves to ten million. If you say she demanded fifty million, then that figure is unavoidable—this is just my personal opinion.”

Bai Ge replied, “Ask her for me—if it’s unavoidable, then let’s settle for this amount.”

The Zhou family breathed a sigh of relief and promptly handed over the money.

Judging by Bai Ge’s tone, Song Qingtian truly seemed insatiable—daring to name such a high price.

But Bai Ge was a widow—where would she even get that kind of money?

Song Haichang himself wasn’t exactly wealthy; if he were, he wouldn’t have let his daughter live off their son and freeload like that.

In fact, the Zhou family looked down on the Song family, much like rich people looking down on beggars.

Yet Song Yinyin was quite pretty, and their son was madly in love with her—so there was nothing they could do about it.

Bai Ge refused to dwell on such details; she simply couldn’t stand the Zhou family—smelling of coal mines, mere nouveau riche—and she looked down on them as well.

What did they have to offer, anyway?

When the Zhou family called Song Qingtian, her phone was switched off.

“It’s off. Let’s try again tomorrow.”

“Good idea. I’ll come by tomorrow morning.”

Bai Ge went back to rest and arrived at the Zhou family early the next morning. Seeing that Song Yingtang had come, they didn’t think much of it.

They figured that since the Song family was doing this for the whole clan, handing over some money was at least a gesture of respect toward Song Haichang.

But when they finally called, the Zhou family kept probing and testing.

In the end, they settled on fifty million.

Not a penny less, or there’d be no deal with Song Qingtian.

The Zhou family hung up and turned to Song Yingtang and Bai Ge: “Based on my experience, fifty million is non-negotiable—anything less won’t cut it. But once the money’s in, Miss Song’s issue will definitely be resolved. That’s how Zishan handled it.”

Bai Ge looked at Song Yingtang: “Uncle San, what do you think?”

“Go ahead and pay. Otherwise, the Song family will suffer. But let’s make sure this is the last time!”

“Thank you, Uncle San.”

Bai Ge deliberately made things difficult, while Song Yingtang remained cold and indifferent.

The Zhou family had no doubts—the reason Song Yingtang could come was purely out of respect for the Song family.

Before Song Qingtian had even finished breakfast, the fifty million had already been deposited.

Seeing the money, Song Qingtian smiled.

First battle—complete victory!

End of Chapter 270: The First Battle—A Complete Victory