No one went back to Song Xia's house that night, and Xie Yuan tacitly avoided mentioning Xie Lingling's high fever. However, when Song Xia brought Lingling home the next day, she was questioned by Zhang Yuefen and Xie Chuancai.
"So you know how to come back? Why didn't you answer Xiao Yuan's calls? I already told you the child was fine, but you insisted on taking her to the hospital. I think her sickly body is all your fault. You can't even take care of the child, what kind of company are you working for?"
Song Xia was seething with anger. She knew that Zhang Yuefen's intention in saying those things was to manipulate her in daily life, to make her give up the idea of going to the company, to make her mentally break down, and to make her completely at her mercy.
In the past, Song Xia could endure things for her daughter and bear Xie Yuan's false feelings, but she wouldn't now.
The more she tolerates it, the more unscrupulous this family will become. They eat and drink her food, and even boss her around. How dare they? If she continues to tolerate it, the only one who will suffer the most is Lingling.
"Mom, Lingling has a high fever and you didn't take her to the hospital, and you blame me for not taking good care of her? Is there anyone in this family who cares about Lingling more than me? I have to answer Xie Yuan's calls? Doesn't he know how busy I am taking care of Lingling by myself? Doesn't he know where Lingling usually goes? Can't he just go there?"
Seemingly surprised by her retort, Zhang Yuefen was momentarily stunned, but when she came to her senses, she was even more furious.
Song Xia said softly to Lingling, "Go back to your room first. After you wake up, Mom will help you with the puzzle."
Lingling looked at her with concern, and finally, with her encouragement, obediently closed the door.
"How dare you talk to me like that? You're not even a good mother yourself, and you're complaining about Xiao Yuan? Don't you know Xiao Yuan is busy with work? He works so hard for your company." Zhang Yuefen said fiercely, "Song Xia, don't be ungrateful."
"Of course I have to criticize you for what you did wrong. After all, you are Lingling's grandmother, and you don't want anything to happen to Lingling, right? Also, you said that Xie Yuan works too hard. Did he tell you that himself? Since he works so hard, I will manage Song's Group myself from now on. I'm not an inconsiderate person. I think Xie Yuan should take a break. After all, he can't afford to ruin his health."
Song Xia's genuine concern for Xie Yuan successfully silenced Zhang Yuefen, who then hurriedly added, "Xiao Yuan has been taking care of things at the company for so long, he definitely understands things better than you. Wouldn't it be even harder for you if you went? Besides, Lingling can't do without you."
“It’s okay for me to work hard. After all, the company was left to me by my parents. I can’t just push all the burden onto Xie Yuan and make him take care of it. As for Lingling, I will hire more nannies and family education specialists. They are all professionals and will definitely be able to take good care of Lingling.”
"How can that be?" Zhang Yuefen said sharply, then forced a smile, seemingly realizing she had overreacted.
“Xiao Yuan is a man and your husband, how could he bear to see you suffer? And those nannies and family trainers are even more unreliable. How can outsiders be as dedicated as family members? Besides, your father and I are both here. If we still hire a nanny, what would that look like? And it's such a waste of money. Even though you have money, you don't have to squander it like this.”
Song Xia frowned: "Although you and Dad are both at home, you are the elders. How can I let you do chores? I do all the housework every day, and often you are not satisfied with what I do. Well, my parents never did housework when they were still alive, so how could they learn it all at once? So I thought about it and decided that professional things should be left to professionals. After all, it's not like our family is short of money."
Zhang Yuefen choked again: "If you can't do it well, you can learn slowly. At worst, I won't say anything to you in the future."
"I want to learn, but I don't have time, because I have to go to the company to work."
"Going to work in an office is nowhere near as relaxing as staying at home."
She wanted to say more, but Song Xia quickly smiled and said, "So, from now on, Xie Yuan will do the housework. It's too tiring at the company. Besides, you've raised Xie Yuan since he was a child, so he'll definitely do housework better than me."
Zhang Yuefen instinctively retorted, "What kind of man does housework?"
Song Xia was shocked: "Mom, why do you still have gender prejudice? And didn't you always say that I was enjoying myself at home? Isn't it good to let Xie Yuan come back and enjoy himself now? Xie Yuan is still your own son, you can't not love him!"
These words left Zhang Yuefen blushing and red-faced, completely at a loss for what to do.
Song Xia, on the other hand, felt refreshed. Since Zhang Yuefen used to talk about these grand principles and always said that she had gotten a great deal, then she would let Xie Yuan get those benefits from now on. She was willing to work hard and suffer a little.
It's ridiculous. Zuo Shan is both a housekeeper and a nanny, living a carefree life while taking money from the Song family. Meanwhile, I, Song Xia, have to suffer because of a few words from you. Why should I?
Although I know that I can't completely take back the company from Xie Yuan right now, it's still quite nice to make them feel uncomfortable.
"You old woman, what nonsense are you spouting? Xiao Yuan will naturally communicate with Xiao Song about anything. Why should you make any decisions? Why don't you go and check on Lingling?" Xie Chuancai said slowly, seeing Zhang Yuefen's discomfiture.
Song Xia narrowed her eyes. This was a real expert. With just one sentence, he had grasped her weakness and overturned her argument with Zhang Yuefen, forcing her to negotiate directly with Xie Yuan.
Xie Yuan is much smarter than his mother, and Xie Chuancai has always been deeply in love with Xie Yuan, so in Xie Chuancai's opinion, he would compromise no matter what Xie Yuan said!
It's a pity, Xie Chuancai is probably going to miscalculate this time. Who does Xie Yuan think he is? Knowing all of Xie Chuancai's schemes, and still being infatuated with him, that's truly hopeless.
"By the way, Dad, after all these years, I've noticed that our lifestyles are still different, so Mom and I rented a new apartment for you in the neighborhood. We'll live separately from now on, which will reduce the conflicts."
"Why waste money like this? This house is so big, isn't it enough for the few of us to live in? Xiao Song, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you shouldn't squander money like this." Zhang Yuefen started her old lecture again.
Song Xia waved her hand dismissively: "It's not like we don't have the money, Mom. You always said I didn't do a good job at home, that I made you angry and exhausted Xie Yuan. Isn't this all for Xie Yuan's sake? Living separately will save a lot of trouble, and Xie Yuan won't have to be caught in the middle. Okay, Mom, I've already rented the house and paid the rent. Anyway, let's try it for six months first, otherwise the rent for these six months will be wasted, and you'll feel even more distressed, won't you?"
Zhang Yuefen was furious: "Why didn't you discuss this with us beforehand?"
Song Xia said innocently, "I'm doing this all for the good of our family! Mom, what did I do wrong? It's just a little money, but it brings harmony to the family. Isn't that a good deal?"
She then spread her hands and said, "I believe Xie Yuan will understand me. He has always been the one who thinks of me the most."
Ha, isn't it always said that Xie Yuan does everything for her own good? If Xie Yuan disagrees with this matter, then it's his problem, proving that he lied before. Now is a crucial moment for him to transfer assets and business, and Xie Yuan certainly doesn't want to cause any trouble!
She had had enough of Zhang Yuefen and Xie Chuancai's bad habits: not flushing the toilet, spitting anywhere, not wearing clothes after showering, and so on. She didn't want to put up with any of them anymore.
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