Yao Wanyin lay on the bed when Bai Jingyuan brought over freshly washed strawberries, smiled gently at her, and fed her the strawberry tips.
After so many years of marriage, the couple's love and understanding remain as strong as ever, making many people envious.
Bai Zhijin knocked on the door and came in, bringing her mother nutritional supplements and a new painting.
"Mom and Dad, Junyang and I are planning to create a realistic comic about a couple's journey from youth to middle age... Actually, the male and female leads are you two! See, do you have any objections to this drawing?"
Yao Wanyin and Bai Jingyuan looked at their daughter's painting with pride on their faces.
They originally placed most of their hopes on their son, not because they favored boys over girls, but because they felt that Bai Zhijin's unassuming personality from childhood made her unsuitable to be the family heir.
But now it seems...
Daughters are generally more reliable than sons.
“Brocade,” Yao Wanyin said, holding her daughter’s hand with a meaningful look in her eyes, “Mom has something she wants to give you.”
"What?"
While Bai Zhijin was still in a daze, she saw Yao Wanyin pull out a brown paper bag from under her pillow, which contained all the core information of the Bai and Yao families.
"Besides these things, there's also the company seal from head office." Bai Jingyuan took them out and handed them to her.
Bai Zhijin was startled. These things felt like hot potatoes to her hands, and she held them with trepidation.
"Dad, Mom, you..."
“My parents are getting old and their health isn’t very good right now. They’ve been staying in this nursing home, so I’m afraid they won’t be able to go back to the company to manage affairs for a while.”
Bai Jingyuan, abandoning his usual jovial demeanor, looked at her with a serious expression. "Zhijin, your parents have decided to entrust all these things to you. You must take on this responsibility!"
Bai Zhijin's eyes widened, her heart pounding in her chest.
"To tell you the truth, we are very disappointed in your brother." Yao Wanyin propped herself up, speaking slowly and deliberately, "He will not receive any of the Bai family's assets, nor will he receive anything from the Yao family!"
Bai Zhijin bit her lip. She knew that Bai Ruogu's recent decision to break off his engagement with Song Wan and bring Sophia and her son into the family had angered her parents, which was why they made this decision.
But... she really couldn't shoulder this heavy responsibility, and she didn't know how to shoulder it.
Even if she marries Huo Junyang in the future, he and she will still be the same kind of people.
Forget about economic acumen, political acumen, or business acumen; without their family's support, they wouldn't even be able to start a small studio.
Bai Zhijin felt scared and worried about her brother.
"Mom and Dad, shouldn't you reconsider... I think my brother might just be temporarily blinded by greed, he..."
"Remember, don't give him a single penny!" Yao Wanyin said, her voice trembling with emotion, as she coughed violently.
“Ruogu is my son, I know him too well… He’s not just infatuated with that woman, he’s completely smitten with her! But he can’t beat her! If this continues, both the Bai family and the Yao family will be defeated by him sooner or later.”
"Alright, alright, calm down," Bai Jingyuan patted her back tenderly. "Don't worry, maybe Ruogu isn't so foolish after all..."
"Do you believe what you're saying?" Yao Wanyin smiled bitterly.
Bai Jingyuan's eyes dimmed as he gently pulled his wife into his arms.
“Last time I said we should shrink our overseas markets, but your son won’t be willing to accept that,” Yao Wanyin said softly. “In the end, it’s that woman who’s unwilling to accept it… She will definitely instigate Ruogu to do other dirty tricks, and Ruogu will definitely listen to her.”
“So before they cause anything bigger,” Yao Wanyin looked at her daughter, “Zhijin, you must keep a firm grip on both companies! If you can’t do it yourself, talk to Yangyang, or ask Junyu and Xiaoyouzi. As long as you don’t agree, your brother can’t take a single penny from you, understand?”
“Weaving brocade,” Yao Wanyin gripped her daughter’s hand tightly, “the Bai family, the Yao family’s businesses, are all accumulated by our ancestors, and we absolutely cannot let them be squandered in our generation!”
"Yes, I understand." Bai Zhijin nodded vigorously. "Mom, don't worry! I hope my brother will turn back soon, and our family can be like before..."
Yao Wanyin closed her eyes weakly, coughing and wheezing violently.
However, at that moment, a figure flashed past outside the door.
Sophia hid in the corner of the corridor, staring hatefully at Yao Wanyin's room, her hands gripping the wall so tightly that she almost peeled the paint off.
She overheard the entire conversation inside the room from the doorway.
Originally, I came here today to sound out Yao Wanyin's opinion. If the money could be paid out from the company headquarters, there would be no need to take out a bank loan.
But unexpectedly...
Now, the businesses of the Bai and Yao families are all in the hands of that little girl!
"Hey, Sophia!" Just then, Bai Ruogu called her. "You went to see my mom? I have something to take care of here. Tell her I'll be there soon..."
"No need," Sophia said coldly. "Your coming won't make a difference. Your sister is inside; the three of them are having a wonderful time together!"
"What did you say?"
“I heard it with my own ears!” Sophia sneered. “Your parents have already handed over all their assets to your sister, and you, as their son, have nothing!”
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.
Sophia seized the opportunity and said, "Ruogu, don't be discouraged. We can still get a loan from the bank, right? Once Master Qiao's deal is done, your parents will definitely change their minds! So..."
"So now, I need to go to the bank," Bai Ruogu said in a deep voice. "I'll go apply for a loan right away!"
Sophia smiled, a hint of anger simmering within her.
She was glad that Bai Ruogu had finally changed his mind, which also confirmed her own idea—Yao Wanyin was a stumbling block and had to be eliminated!
Yao Wanyin's physical condition was like a paper lantern, easily broken with a single poke, and the most important thing in killing someone is to destroy their spirit.
Once you've destroyed Yao Wanyin's heart, taking her life will be a piece of cake!
Sophia smiled smugly, glancing back one last time before leaving, a cold, ruthless glint in her eyes.
...
The parent voting process for the selection of outstanding teachers will end after one week.
The vote count was conducted openly in the conference room, and as expected, Song Wan's votes were far ahead, overwhelmingly leaving Xu Wei behind.
Many parents not only voted but also left messages online to thank Teacher Song for her patient companionship with the children and for her sincere dedication.
After the vote counting was completed, Xu Wei's eyes widened in disbelief. Amid cheers and applause, she slammed her hand on the table, stood up abruptly, and roared, "I don't believe it! The votes were rigged!"
For a moment, everyone stared at her blankly, then at Song Wan, unsure of what to say.
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