"He didn't say much. He just told me that the reason my father never told me about what happened in France was because he wanted to protect me and didn't want me to get involved in unnecessary danger."
"Is that all he told you?" Song Zhengchu asked again.
"So, Dad, can you tell me what your status is in France?"
Having said all that, Song Zhengchu knew there was no need to lie anymore. "Have you ever heard of the Song family in France?"
Ye Xinning shook her head; she truly knew nothing about the French Song family.
Song Zhengchu nodded, took out his tablet, brought up a webpage, and handed it to Ye Xinning, saying, "You'll understand after you read this."
Ye Xinning took it with a puzzled look. The page that Song Zhengchu had searched for contained all the information about the Song family.
The Song family, a prominent Chinese family that has been based in France for many years, has been engaged in business for generations, with its empire spanning multiple industries including jewelry, real estate, and hotels. The Song family's wealth is arguably among the highest in France. However, in recent years, internal strife has plagued the Song family, and although its business empire has continued to expand, it has shown signs of decline compared to its earlier years.
The above introduces the Song family's family tree. Currently, the eldest son of the Song family business is Song Zhengchu, who is facing the danger of being removed from the board of directors. Based on his contributions to the Song Group, Song Zhengchu has a younger sister named Song Xiang. Song Xiang has been with the Song Group for many years, and her management and implementation of various business plans have earned her high regard from the shareholders. Song Xiang is also an ambitious person who has been trying to replace Song Zhengchu for many years.
The Song Group is divided into two factions: one supports Song Zhengchu, and the other wants Song Zhengchu to step down as chairman and be replaced by Song Xiang.
After reading all the information, Ye Xinning was left only with shock.
She never imagined that Song Zhengchu, who seemed no different from an ordinary person, would have such a distinguished background.
"So, Dad, you and Mom, it was never a case of you marrying above your station?"
"I have never told your mother about these things. At first, I felt it was unnecessary and I didn't want to involve her in these matters. Later, the conflicts between your mother and me grew bigger and bigger, and I never expected that we would end up getting a divorce. So I never got to say anything more."
"Then why did Dad go to Nancheng in the first place?"
“Your aunt arranged a batch of goods and asked me to pick them up in Nancheng. But I didn’t expect that it was a trap she set. After I went to Nancheng, I was wronged and the police took me away. It just so happened that the Ye Group was involved in this process. Your maternal grandfather brought your mother to negotiate, and that’s when I met your mother.”
Ye Xinning nodded, so that's how they met.
"Does your grandfather know your identity?"
“Your maternal grandfather knows,” Song Zhengchu said with a sigh as he spoke of the old man. “Your maternal grandfather was very good to me, and I have always felt guilty for not taking good care of your mother for him.”
"The matter with your mother is not your fault. It's her who wants a divorce. Even if you try to win her back, there's nothing you can do."
"Well, that's true, but she's all alone now that your grandfather has passed away, so you should be more considerate of her."
"I know."
Ye Xinning responded softly, and thinking about how her mother's medicine had been secretly switched, she had a guess in her mind.
Could Xia He be someone from her aunt whom she has never met?
Ye Xinning had many guesses in her mind, but she didn't want to tell Song Zhengchu.
She should investigate first.
However, when it came to that Aunt Song Xiang, she had even more doubts.
"So, is my kidnapping related to that Aunt Song Xiang?"
"Qin Xiang is your cousin, the son of your Aunt Song Xiang."
So that's how it is. No wonder Qin Xiang said she was his younger sister that day; indeed, by that reckoning, she is his younger sister.
“Song Xiang and I have been fighting for so many years, and there have been countless dangers, both overt and covert. The reason I didn’t let you come to France was because I was afraid that Song Xiang would do something to you. This incident was something I didn’t expect. If I had thought of it earlier, you wouldn’t have had to endure such great danger.”
"So my aunt is also an extraordinary person."
“She’s been more competitive than boys since she was little, and she’s always been like that. I can’t change her. I don’t want to cause trouble between family members, but I don’t want to let her cause so much trouble,” Song Zhengchu said angrily.
"I understand how Dad feels. I'm only causing you trouble by coming here, aren't I?"
Hearing her blaming herself, Song Zhengchu tenderly rubbed her head, his face full of loving smiles. "You silly child, why would you think of blaming yourself? It's my fault for not arranging things properly. You are my daughter. Even if you stay in Nancheng forever and never set foot here again, if they want to hurt you, I can't stop them even if you don't come to France."
Ye Xinning didn't understand much about the power struggles within large families, but what she had seen and heard was enough to show that in the face of power and status, kinship was truly insignificant.
She had never met Aunt Song Xiang, but she could sense her ruthlessness from what her father said.
"It must be very hard for Dad to be all alone in a family like this," Ye Xinning said softly, thinking of Qin Xiang who had kidnapped her.
Aunt Song Xiang had Qin Xiang, but Dad only ever had himself.
Song Zhengchu smiled indifferently, "It's alright, I can handle them on my own. This time it was my fault for being careless, but it won't happen again. I'll have He Yu send people to protect you. You made an appearance in France this time, so even after you return to Nancheng, I don't think they'll let it go easily."
At such a time, Ye Xinning would naturally not be pretentious and say that she didn't need it.
She had already seen Qin Xiang and his group before, and even with her strong self-defense abilities, she wouldn't be able to easily deal with their methods.
"By the way, how is Shen Lin?" Song Zhengchu changed the subject and brought up Shen Lin.
Ye Xinning lowered her eyes and said calmly, "He's out of danger and has woken up. He should recover after some rest."
Song Zhengchu tried to glean her thoughts from Ye Xinning's words, but with her head bowed, he couldn't discern anything.
He tentatively said, "Shen Lin really went to great lengths for you this time. If he hadn't thought of taking Qin Nuo away to make a deal with Qin Xiang, I really couldn't guarantee that I could protect you. That kid Qin Xiang is incredibly ruthless."
"Didn't Dad expect that?"
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