Chapter 177 Identity

"Then I'll leave the modification to you."

Song Ying didn't stand on ceremony with her either.

Being overly polite to acquaintances is just being distant and will only hurt feelings.

"No problem, I'll rush to finish it tonight and deliver it to your door tomorrow. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

After they sat down and reminisced, with Qin Shu present, VIVA couldn't help but tease the two of them, asking them to verify the gossip she had heard online.

Qin Shu rarely interrupted conversations between girls, acting as if she were invisible, but her actions were meticulous.

The restaurant originally provided dedicated waiters for the private rooms, but Song Ying never liked having unfamiliar people around while she ate and chatted, so at this moment, Qin Shu took over this task.

The Crown Prince of Qin, who was always waited on by others, never complained; instead, he was subtly and meticulously cared for.

Although VIVA was talking to Song Ying, she kept an eye on Qin Shu out of the corner of her eye. She had heard about his identity, and seeing this scene, she couldn't help but believe the rumors on the internet.

Wild wolves can be tamed.

The meal ended with everyone enjoying themselves.

After putting down her cutlery, VIVA gently wiped the corners of her mouth, sat up straight, and smiled.

"Today's meal was very enjoyable. Next time, I'll treat you."

Song Ying said, "Then I definitely won't hold back when the time comes."

VIVA nodded, "Anything within my capabilities, please."

"Oh, right, this is for you."

As she spoke, Song Ying took a key out of her bag and pushed it to the other side.

VIVA looked up, "What's this?"

"I've kept two shops in the Zhonghai District for my own use. One is for decorating a shop for SLOVEY, and after thinking it over, I feel that only your wedding dress shop is worthy of the other one."

VIVA instantly understood: Song Ying wasn't the type to owe favors, so this was...

"A thank-you gift for the wedding dress?"

During their previous conversation, VIVA had mentioned that she wanted to open a physical store in Beijing, mainly for displaying wedding dresses, but she hadn't found a satisfactory shop. It was just a casual remark, but Song Ying remembered it.

Zhonghai District is the central business district of Beijing, and shops here are not cheap.

VIVA paused, then stopped.

Song Ying said, "You can understand it that way. But the main thing is, I don't want my high-end clothing store to be next to a fast-moving consumer goods store. You know, these seasonal products don't fit our philosophy."

This is clearly a lame excuse, but it is also quite reasonable.

As an international brand, VIVA wedding dresses have always been primarily made in a bespoke style, with each dress being a unique piece.

After news of the domestic offline store came out, it once sparked discussions in the fashion industry, and was also hotly debated by upper-class heiresses waiting to be married.

It is said that the founder and designer VIVA has not yet decided whether to open the first offline store in Beijing or in the southern part of the city.

After all, the capital is the heart of China, while Nancheng is VIVA's hometown.

Returning home in glory is a very exciting thing.

"How about it, think about it?" Song Ying tapped her fingers lightly on the table. "That commercial district is a new property I acquired last week, and it's more attractive than the one in Nancheng."

"You actually knew that?" VIVA raised an eyebrow.

It was somewhat unexpected, but I wasn't angry.

Few people know about her relationship with the Fu family of Nancheng.

Even though she and Song Ying were best friends, she never brought up the Fu family's affairs.

Just like Song Ying never mentioned her relationship with the Jiang family.

So-called best friends, or friends, are just friendships between two people, not ties between two families.

Now it seems that this is no longer a secret.

VIVA's gaze fell on Qin Shu beside her.

The Qin and Fu families have been vying for power over the years, both openly and secretly. Now that Song Ying is Mrs. Qin, it's normal for her to know.

VIVA smiled, flicked her finger, moved the key in front of her, and shook it in her hand.

"Since you know, you should be able to guess what I'm back for this time, right? The Fu family is not to be trifled with."

The second half of the sentence was addressed to Qin Shu.

"They are not to be trifled with." Qin Shu nodded. "But over the years, the Qin family has never been afraid of anyone."

VIVA looked at Song Ying.

Song Ying gave her a reassuring smile.

VIVA immediately understood.

It seems she was overthinking it.

Song Ying would certainly not hide such an important decision from Qin Shu.

This was clearly a return gift from the newlyweds to her.

"Since Mr. Song is so sincere, I will accept it without hesitation."

A surge of warmth welled up in VIVA's heart, and she stood up and reached out her hand.

"Let's get to know each other again, Fu Yuhua from the Fu family of Nancheng."

"SY Entertainment, Song Ying. It's a pleasure working with you."

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After seeing Fu Yuhua off, Song Ying and Qin Shu returned to the old house at almost 10 p.m.

Song Ying only learned today that VIVA is the only daughter of the Fu family in Nancheng.

Last night, when the two mentioned the Fu family, Qin Shu only mentioned Fu Yushu. Today, in order to let Song Ying know more clearly, he specially asked Peng Wen to bring more systematic and comprehensive information.

The person who understands someone best is often not themselves, but their opponent.

Therefore, Song Ying naturally saw the face of an old acquaintance in that document.

Even though it's a photo taken in high school uniform.

Information about Fu Yuhua stopped after she graduated from high school and went abroad, but before that, there was another event recorded.

The previous head of the Fu family, Fu Hongyuan, had two wives.

His first wife was in a business marriage with Fu Hongyuan. She had two sons with him: the eldest son, Fu Yushu, and the second son, Fu Yuqi. She died in childbirth when she gave birth to the latter.

Fu Hongyuan's second wife was his first love. It is said that they were forced to separate by their parents. After his first wife died, his first love remained unmarried, and they got back together and had a daughter, Fu Yuhua.

Unfortunately, when Fu Yuhua was in high school, her birth mother became pregnant with her second child. The week the pregnancy test showed it was a boy, she fell from the third floor, resulting in the deaths of both mother and child.

After that, Fu Yuhua went abroad.

The truth remains unknown.

But based on Song Ying's understanding of Fu Yuhua, the intelligence the Qin family possessed was not false—

This was a deliberate murder.

A wealthy family, a boy, and the heir.

It was blatant, yet perfectly justified.

The Fu family can have new wives and new daughters, but the future heir cannot have another brother.

That shop was one that Song Ying had been keeping an eye on for Fu Yuhua.

You give me a peach, I'll repay you with a plum.

But the other meaning implied here is that Song Ying acted on a whim after learning her identity today.

When Qin Shu's opinion was sought, there was no obstruction.

"If you have too many lice, you won't feel itchy. Even without Fu Yuhua, the Qin family and the Fu family still can't let bygones be bygones. What's more, to those with ulterior motives, regardless of whether we have any relationship with Fu Yuhua, just the fact that you know her and that we used her wedding dress will brand us as being on Fu Yuhua's side."

Qin Shu's voice was calm, with the confidence to not be misunderstood, "The Qin family doesn't need to prove its actions. If all else fails, it's no big deal if we confirm their suspicions."

So Song Ying understood what was going on.

The purpose of friendship is to support and stand up for each other.