"Song Xia, I'm still your second aunt, your father's sister. How can you bear to make things difficult for your second aunt in front of your father? You clearly have the ability to help!" Song Tianfang couldn't help but shout when she saw Song Xia and the other two preparing to leave.
Song Xia stopped in her tracks: "Back when my father had just passed away, didn't you have the heart to abandon us and even try to embezzle my father's compensation money?"
"That's all in the past, and I didn't take it, did I? You're a big shot now, why are you still fussing over such a small thing?"
"It's because my uncle was adamant about not taking it, not because you didn't want it. Just because I'm a big shot, does that mean I have to forgive everything? Then what about how you and your husband slandered us everywhere, and spread rumors about Xiao Jiao with your daughter Sun Hui? Second Aunt, after so many things have happened, don't you know what's going on?"
"But it didn't have any impact on you."
Song Xia looked at her coldly: "Since I can't reason with you, then I won't say anything more. Second Aunt, it's better if we remain strangers. Don't think I don't know you're using my name to swindle and deceive people outside. I won't cover for you."
Song Tianfang was about to step forward when Song Jun stopped her: "Ms. Song, it's better to have some self-awareness. Before things escalate too much, return what you took as soon as possible. Don't let it affect Sun Hui. I heard she's dating a rich boyfriend now?"
Song Tianfang's pupils contracted. How did they know about this?
Song Jun didn't say much, but gave her another warning look. Sure enough, Song Tianfang didn't dare to go forward and cause trouble again. If things didn't go well and it got to her daughter's boyfriend, it would really ruin her daughter's future. But so much money, how could she return it all at once?
After that, Song Xia and the others never inquired about their family's affairs again. Only their aunt Chen Na occasionally mentioned it to Song Jiao, and then Song Jiao mentioned it briefly in the group chat.
It is said that Sun Hui's boyfriend knew about Song Tianfang's fraudulent activities. After Song Tianfang accepted gifts but failed to resolve the matter, the person in desperation called the police and sued her. When the police arrived, Sun Hui's boyfriend happened to be at her house, and the marriage was called off.
Song Tianfang still wanted to climb up the social ladder, but after her uncle's family refused to open the door for her, she had no way to contact them. She did consider contacting the media, but Sun Hui was still in the entertainment industry. Although she was just a minor actress, she could at least occasionally play supporting roles and have some contact with wealthy people. If things really got out of hand, Sun Hui would really have no way to make a living in the entertainment industry. So she had no choice but to keep quiet. However, the whole family paid a considerable price for Song Tianfang's greed.
After the press conference, Song Xia's schedule became even busier. Not only did she have to give speeches and receive awards abroad, but the experiments in China were also continuing. It was not that the research was temporarily stopped after the new drug was developed; there were still many areas that needed to be developed and improved.
She finally felt a little more relaxed at the end of the year, and just as she was preparing to find a quiet and comfortable tourist spot to unwind, she received devastating news.
"Song Xia, we have no other choice. There is no treatment available abroad. They even say they have never seen this virus before. And now they want to isolate Qianqian and Xiaoyang. We might not even be able to see each other in the future. Song Xia, please, I'm begging you."
Hearing the sobbing on the other end of the phone, Song Xia's heart clenched: "Auntie, don't worry, I will definitely find a way to save them. Can we talk about it when we meet?"
"Okay, I'm coming right now."
While waiting for them, Song Xia used her identity to quickly learn about Zhou Qianqian and Yang Qin's current situation. The two are currently receiving treatment at a Red Cross hospital in Africa. Fortunately, the embassy also hopes that doctors from China will take over their treatment, and negotiations are currently underway.
"I'll go." Song Xia made a quick decision.
"Professor Song!" The people over there knew her identity, so they strongly disapproved. She was now like a national treasure, but the virus over there was unknown, and the hospital where she was being treated had poor medical and security conditions. They could not guarantee her safety.
“They are my friends, and even more so, my benefactors. I cannot stand by and watch them die. Ambassador Zhou, please grant me permission to take this action. Moreover, the next experimental plan is to study the relevant virus. If I can personally take over their care, it will be of great help to the future experiments. You should know how serious the virus is in modern society.”
After a long silence, someone on the other end said, "I can't make this decision on my own. I need to report to my superiors and consult with the CDC before I can get back to you."
"Ambassador Zhou, I hope to receive a positive answer in the end."
When Zhou Qianqian and Yang Qin's family arrived at the lab and learned that Song Xia had already contacted the embassy and the CDC there, they immediately expressed their gratitude and almost knelt down.
Song Xia quickly helped her up: "Auntie, please don't do this. I'm not an outsider. When I was in trouble back then, didn't you all lend a helping hand without hesitation?"
Zhou Qianqian's mother held her hand and said, "Qianqian, the best thing you've ever done in your life was probably being soft-hearted that one time. Xiaxia, Auntie can only rely on you now."
"I will do my best."
After calming the people down, Song Xia contacted more people and explained the importance of her taking over the two from an experimental perspective: "Director Mao, you don't want other countries to control the virus data before us, do you? If this virus becomes a weapon for other countries, you must understand the dangers better than I do."
Director Mao on the other end said helplessly, "Professor Song, you don't need to threaten me like this."
"This is not intimidation; I'm just stating the facts. Aren't you angry about why the virus has mutated so many times every year? Don't you want to stop it from the root?"
A deep sigh came from the other end of the phone: "It's very dangerous over there, and the medical research facilities are inadequate. We can't let you go."
Just as Song Xia frowned, wanting to try again, Director Mao said, "However, we are already trying to see if we can send the two back to China by special plane."
Upon receiving such a reply, Song Xia knew that things were settled. Someone of Director Mao's status wouldn't say such a thing without absolute certainty.
So her tone became more relaxed: "Thank you for your trouble, Director Mao. I'll wait for your good news in City A."
"You!" Director Mao smiled helplessly. "Who told you to be our medical treasure now? But Professor Song, I've made some tough words about this. You'd better live up to my expectations, or I won't be the one talking to you anymore."
"Whether it's for my two friends or for the country and society, I will do my best."
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