Chapter 106
In stark contrast to Xi Heng’s life was Xi Zihua’s triumphant state.
Her marriage with the Xia Family was quickly finalized. Xi Zihua had asked her circle of friends about Xia Lei’s flaws, and apart from being extravagant, there didn’t seem to be much else— and this was not a big deal in wealthy families.
Friends comforted Xi Zihua, saying the next one might not be any better, so she might as well seize the opportunity. Xi Zihua found this reasoning logical, and with no objection from Xi Wei, the marriage was quickly settled.
Furthermore, since the discussion that day, the plan against the Xi Family was also underway intensively.
Because this matter wasn’t worth treating as a big deal for the Song and Nie Families, Xi Zihua thought it should be something she and Song Pianxian discussed, occasionally giving Nie Lingbo periodic feedback.
She didn’t expect Lingbo to be quite concerned about this matter and even set the discussion location in Nie’s headquarters office.
Because Nie Lingbo didn’t have to go on business trips during this time, they often dined together, had afternoon tea, and after eating and drinking their fill, they would often gather in Nie Lingbo’s office to discuss matters together.
Xi Zihua was pleasantly surprised and said, “Sis, with your great support, Xi Heng is no longer a concern. With Pianxian and Fang Yuan here, we are enough. I will present the finalized plan to you for your review.”
She truly hadn’t expected that the person who was difficult to schedule meetings with every day, the department heads, and other figures in the political and business circles, would be worrying about her own family’s trivial matters every day—yes, compared to Nie Lingbo’s daily routine, the matters in the Xi Family were really insignificant.
Just as Xi Zihua was feeling moved, she saw Nie Lingbo hesitate slightly and then say, “Fang Yuan represents Pianxian’s intentions.”
Xi Zihua nodded incomprehensibly. Wasn’t this something everyone already knew?
“You’re right. In fact, you and Fang Yuan can handle it. Pianxian gives instructions to Fang Yuan every day, and Fang Yuan and you execute them,” Nie Lingbo nodded in satisfaction. “If you think it’s feasible, starting tomorrow, you can find another place with Fang Yuan.”
“?”
Nie Lingbo’s tone was gentle. “What do you think?”
Xi Zihua said expressionlessly, “I don’t think it will work.”
She was like an angry little lamb, vehemently protesting, “Don’t even think about it. Pianxian needs to learn skills and work hard. Don’t spoil her.”
Nie Lingbo shrugged. “Fine.”
As this conversation ended, when Xi Zihua finished entertaining at the banquet and lay in bed at night recalling the day’s events, she finally realized where her nameless anger had come from—
Everyone was like children raised by Sister Lingbo. Why did she have to work herself to exhaustion and only then get a small blanket from Sister Lingbo when she was sick, while Song Pianxian, who had a full eight hours of sleep every day and managed her work effortlessly, was advised by Sister Lingbo not to come to work on time?
Was it just because Song Pianxian looked more like her biological daughter?
Xi Zihua wrapped herself in a small blanket, feeling aggrieved for a while.
After the alcohol wore off a bit, she knocked on her head. It seemed she had gotten drunk and was thinking too much.
The financial support from the Nie Family to Xi Zihua mainly involved capital injection. Originally, Nie Lingbo held shares in Xi Zihua’s company in her personal capacity and this time, she provided capital injection as a shareholder.
On the other hand, Song Pianxian was well aware of the advantages of the Song Family and what Xi Zihua needed—
In the original plot, after Xi Heng married Song Pianxian, he took away a series of technology patents related to power batteries from the Song Family.
With Xi Heng’s rapid progress in scientific research and the strong industry reputation accumulated by the Song Family, the once prestigious Xi Family lost its last trace of presence, completely being left behind by the market, and the Xi Family subsequently declined.
Therefore, at the beginning of the plan, Song Pianxian proactively mentioned the approach of technological support to Fang Yuan.
Of course, it wasn’t for nothing, it was just priority authorization of patents and offering discounts on prices and payment terms.
Without going into details, the least noticeable payment method helped solve the urgent need for the Xi Family. With insufficient liquidity, the Xi Family could postpone the final payment, greatly reducing the pressure on Xi Zihua.
When Song Pianxian mentioned her thoughts on this matter to Fang Yuan, Fang Yuan supported her attitude, but she was somewhat indifferent in her heart.
After all, Song Pianxian had never dealt with such matters before, and even if Fang Yuan saw her potential, she wouldn’t blindly follow her mistress at this moment.
Therefore, when Song Pianxian proposed to have the Song Family provide technical support, Fang Yuan was somewhat surprised. She nodded approvingly, indicating that her mistress was very knowledgeable about the most prominent industry of their family.
When Song Pianxian brought up a series of detailed requirements and uniqueness regarding patent authorization, Fang Yuan was surprised for a while and tentatively asked if Song Pianxian had obtained some inside information from her cousin Nie Lingbo or consulted with any industry experts.
Song Pianxian shook her head, smiling, saying that all of these were her own deductions based on publicly available online information.
Finally, after thinking for a moment, Song Pianxian mentioned offering discounts on prices and payment methods. Under Fang Yuan’s excessive shock, her mood strangely stabilized—
Indeed, she was the boss’s biological daughter, naturally born to be a boss.
In the case of a good overall direction, being able to combine the actual situation of the Xi Family and address the details that urgently need to be supplemented in actual transactions, being rough but detailed, is truly rare.
Song Pianxian’s performance here was instantly reflected back to Song Sen. Seeing the potential heir, he was overjoyed.
Fang Yuan’s year-end bonus doubled directly, and a bunch of pocket money with a string of zeros was transferred into Song Pianxian’s account. Song Sen himself even ate an extra bowl of rice at night.
Since Song Pianxian’s return, the Song residence finally felt like a home.
Song Fei held a bowl, surveying the dining table. Her mother was serving her dishes, and incidentally, she also served Xiang Sixi the same. Her father was talking to… to Song Pianxian, with an emphasis on guidance in his words.
As Song Fei chewed on her shredded pork with garlic sauce, her gaze unintentionally drifted to the side of Song Pianxian’s face. She was listening attentively to her father’s words. Sitting beside her, Song Fei could only see a bit of her fair side profile, with her earlobes slightly obscured by the soft, tousled hair, incredibly gentle.
But Song Fei had heard that she wasn’t just gentle; she had already started learning from the Big Sisters in the market. Seeing her father’s demeanor, she was doing quite well, even very well, considering her father rarely praised people.
Lost in thought, Song Fei suddenly felt another intense gaze upon her, like a searchlight, incredibly intrusive.
When she snapped back to reality, she realized it was indeed Xiang Sixi.
Xiang Sixi still had a calm expression and said, “Don’t daydream. The food will get cold.” Her eyes clearly showed a trailing intent.
Had gentle Xiang Sixi lost to the gentle Song Fei? She spoke gently, “Xixi, you too, stop staring at Big Sister all the time.”
As soon as Song Fei said this, Xiang Sixi nearly jumped out of her chair, glaring at her fiercely.
Not only Xiang Sixi, but even the three adults who were speaking turned their heads to look at Song Fei, and Liu Ying’s face showed undisguised surprise.
“This is the first time Little Fei has called her Big Sister,” said Liu Ying.
Song Fei was always obedient, but when it came to addressing Song Pianxian, the term “Big Sister” seemed to get stuck in her throat and couldn’t come out smoothly.
At Song Pianxian’s suggestion, Liu Ying and the others had never asked Song Fei to call her that proactively, giving her a buffer period, only waiting for it to come naturally later.
Today, it finally came.
Under the gaze of the whole family, Song Fei was stunned, almost dropping her chopsticks.
Damn, she was careless.
But faced with Xiang Sixi’s angry glare and her parents’ pleased expressions, and most importantly, with Song Pianxian’s gentle and smiling eyes.
Song Fei pursed her lips and, clearing her throat, sweetly called out to Song Pianxian, “Big Sister.”
“…” Xiang Sixi’s eyes turned red with anger.
Song Fei felt happy.
She decided to continue being happy.
On the morning when Song Pianxian was about to go and give additional lessons to Nie Xingzhou, in the soft morning light, Song Fei, holding her textbooks and exercises, told Liu Ying that she also wanted to study with Nie Xingzhou and Xiang Sixi, her classmates.
Liu Ying naturally agreed without a second thought, and Xiang Sixi, who was nearby, gradually lost her smile, looking stunned.
Holding her books, Song Fei was extremely obedient. “Xixi, don’t worry, I won’t disturb your teaching. I’m just going to do my homework.”
She added as if by accident, “And, Nie Xingzhou and I have grown up together since we were young. We have a good relationship, so you don’t have to worry about us not getting along, making it difficult for you.”
Liu Ying scolded her, “Xixi is the most sensible one. You don’t need to worry about these things. When the time comes, you’ll have your Big Sisters to look after you. Focus on your studies, and have fun with Xingzhou and Xixi. When you come back, Mom will make double-skinned milk pudding for you.”
Song Fei smiled brighter than the sunshine outside. “Thank you, Mom.”
Xiang Sixi looked at Song Fei’s expression, like the main wife looking at the mistress—this mistress couldn’t be touched.
She almost cried.
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Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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Lol the little sisters' rivalry is pretty funny and cute lol