If doing this is considered heartless, then Song Lili can only say that your standards are really high! You're complaining about this.
However, she had no right to speak.
She could only stand there silently; the rest was up to Zhang Shengtian to handle, as only he was capable of doing so.
“Sister-in-law, you’re not right. I paid for my son Qingguo’s university education.”
The implication is that they have no connection whatsoever with the Lin family.
Therefore, whatever Zhang Qingguo wants to do, he should listen to Zhang Shengtian.
Although it wasn't explained very clearly, everyone understood.
Then……
Lin Xue felt uncomfortable.
So you haven't done anything for me yet? Zhang Qingguo went to university, didn't I help him?
Yes, she took care of the family and her father-in-law so that Zhang Qingguo could focus on his studies.
Now, have all her efforts been erased?
Lin Xue's expression changed, which Song Lili, who had been watching her closely, noticed, and she sighed inwardly.
"It's all thanks to our family. I don't see what it has to do with us."
"Besides, you're already making things difficult for us, can't we even have a say?"
Zhang Shengtian's attitude became somewhat firm at this point.
The in-laws only knew how to benefit from their son, but never thought about whether their son would have problems in the future.
What if he gets implicated because of this? The Lin family had never considered that.
But he couldn't help but think about it; it was his son, and he had to consider that.
It's only when you're family that you truly care.
Zhang Shengtian forgot that Lin Xue was a special case.
She is a member of both the Lin and Zhang families.
At this moment, his aggressive demeanor made the Lin family appear weak.
With a solid financial foundation, Lin Xue stood taller and felt she should have more say now.
Zhang Shengtian's treatment of his own family members shows that he doesn't respect them at all.
Therefore, Lin Xue felt uncomfortable and harbored resentment towards Zhang Shengtian.
However, he still didn't say anything, and remained silent.
Silence is not always a good thing.
Silence is golden, but that's not suitable for the current situation.
Song Lili saw everything, but could only watch...
This is a matter between two families, and she... shouldn't interfere.
Besides, Zhang Shengtian didn't suffer any loss, so she didn't need to jump out.
The three members of the Lin family were red and green in turns as Zhang Shengtian spoke to them; it was quite a sight.
Finally, the old lady spoke in a deep voice, "Does our in-laws mean that we've been meddling?"
"You're overthinking it," Zhang Shengtian said calmly, only saying that he was overthinking it, but not denying the old lady's meaning.
In other words, that's it...
This was the first time the Song family had encountered relatives who came to freeload, and they never expected to meet someone with such a big appetite on their very first visit.
"But that's what my in-laws mean, as if we're here to take advantage of them."
"I'm also thinking about Qing Kingdom. I sent his older brother to help him. It'll be easier to get things done if he has his own people around, won't it?"
"With someone from our own side helping us, we can gain a foothold. I'm doing this entirely for the sake of the Qing Kingdom."
Song Lili couldn't help but scoff at what he said, "Tsk tsk tsk, having become that kind of person, how can you expect to establish that kind of person? Is that even possible?"
Don't treat everyone like fools and think you're the only smart one.
The Lin family's intentions were obvious from the start.
On the contrary, it is their insistence on putting on an act of "I'm thinking of you" that is the most disgusting thing.
“That won’t be necessary.” Zhang Shengtian reached out and grabbed Zhang Qingguo’s clothes to stop him from speaking.
Then, looking directly at the old lady, he said, "My Qingguo's job is assigned by the state, and we don't allow any factionalism."
"We are all good comrades of the Party, contributing to the country's development. We are all comrades, united as one, and we can do a good job wherever we go."
Zhang Shengtian truly lived up to his reputation; even with what he had heard over the past ten years, he was still able to shut the old lady up.
We all share the same goal and are good comrades, so we don't need help from our own family.
You don't need to come and help.
The words were not clearly stated, but the meaning was not clearly expressed.
For a moment, everyone fell silent, seemingly pondering what Zhang Shengtian had just said.
A glimmer of light appeared in Song Lili's eyes, carrying a hint of a smile.
Zhang Shengtian's approach is excellent; it eliminates all problems in one go.
Once you help, you'll do it again; if you help this time, the next time won't be far off.
In her heart, Song Lili didn't actually support helping.
If every family has relatives who come to ask for help, would you agree or not?
Okay, so you say the Lin family is different, they're in-laws.
What if the Song family comes? Or what if Zhang Aiai's family comes?
These are also in-laws, will you help them or not?
If I help, we're all relatives, how could I refuse other relatives?
The best way is to nip it in the bud, without opening a single door.
Song Lili didn't know if Zhang Shengtian thought the same way she did, but in the end, the result was the same.
Song Lili glanced at Lin Xue again. Actually, this matter was easy to handle; it could be resolved as long as Lin Xue spoke up.
Lin Xue now owns her own shop, so she has more autonomy. It would be easy to arrange a job for her.
As long as she speaks up, Zhang Qingguo's problem will be solved, and the Lin family will be happy too.
But judging from Lin Xue's expression, it seems... she doesn't have such thoughts.
Could it be that she also wants Qingguo to arrange jobs for her family members?
Song Lili couldn't figure out Lin Xue's thoughts, so she lowered her eyes and stared at the ground.
Lin Xue herself wasn't in a hurry, so she was even less in a hurry.
Don't call her cold-hearted; she also wanted to help.
But with Lin Xue, her own daughter, and her son-in-law Zhang Qingguo present, what was the point of her leaving?
Her leaving would be a slap in the face to Lin Xue and Zhang Qingguo, and would be truly embarrassing for them.
She was right not to remain silent.
The family fell silent, a tense standoff ensuing. Neither side wanted to compromise, and a silent confrontation ensued.
Zhang Shengtian sat at the top of the table with a cold, hard expression and deep eyes, saying nothing.
Zhang Qingguo stood silently beside Zhang Shengtian.
Song Lili saw Zhang Qingguo glance at Lin Xue, then lower his head, making it impossible to see the expression on his face.
The three members of the Lin family remained silent. The old lady placed her hand on the table and stared at her fingers.
Lin Xue's older brother and sister-in-law were getting impatient, looking around anxiously, but they didn't dare to speak, and could only anxiously exchange glances.
Lin Xue watched like an outsider, neither helping nor caring about anyone, just standing there in silence.
Since everyone was silent, Song Lili also fell silent, and the room instantly became quiet, as if there was no one there.
The silence was long, and the atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive, even tinged with tension, as if just a tiny spark could ignite everything.
Everyone unconsciously slowed their breathing down considerably.
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