"I have some research to do in about two weeks. I'll call you if anything comes up. You should get some rest."
Song Qing hung up the phone listlessly. She could be fearless in her career, but she was not good at handling this kind of relationship. She also wanted to treat Yi Zhengwei with respect, but when did they become so far apart?
She suddenly shook her head and chuckled. This situation was because she was on guard. Having already failed once, she now felt extremely cautious and apprehensive about Fuhua's development.
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The next morning, she took You Feng and a group of financial staff to the bank to handle the handover of the Shibing Building. All the financial data and operational information had to be handed over one by one, and it seemed that it would take at least half a month to resolve.
Currently, Yi Mantian is still in charge of the banking group. Yi Zhengwei is methodical and organized; he has already arranged everything in advance, and it seems he had made arrangements for this long holiday long ago.
Everyone was somewhat surprised by Song Qing's arrival, assuming they had gone on their honeymoon together.
All morning, she listened to Manager Hua of the Shibing Building's operations department introduce the business situation. The more she listened, the more she felt that this gift was far too heavy, and she felt very uneasy. This was a project that Yi Zhengwei had undertaken when he first took over the bank. From nothing to its current high profitability, it was all thanks to his hard work. Even now, it remains the most shining project in the bank's portfolio. What did she do to deserve it?
As soon as the meeting ended, she gave a brief explanation and went up to the 30th floor to find her father-in-law. She had heard him scold her the night before and felt very uneasy.
It was lunchtime, and Lily quickly put down her lunchbox and came over. "Madam, the chairman has an appointment to go out for lunch."
"When are you coming back?" She saw the lunchbox and felt a pang of acid in her stomach. She had rushed out today and forgotten her medication.
"I don't know, madam. You haven't eaten yet, have you? Shall I have someone bring you some food up from downstairs?" Lily said quickly, observing Lily's expression.
She frowned and nodded, indicating that she wanted to go into Yi Zhengwei's office; she remembered that there was medicine in his office.
Lily hurriedly opened the door, but Song Qing called out to her, "You're right here."
Song Qing went to find the medicine on her own, while Lily pressed the extension, "Yang, go to the cafeteria and get some boxed lunches, something light."
When Shen Yang came up, Song Qing was already leaning back on the sofa with her eyes closed, resting.
"Oh, it's been a long time, Mrs. Yi." Shen Yang opened the lunchbox and placed it in front of her, speaking with utmost respect, drawing out the word "Mrs. Yi" for a long time.
Song Qing smiled and waved for Lily to leave. "We know each other."
Lily looked at Shen Yang with suspicion, worried that she would cause trouble again, but seeing what Song Qing said, she could only close the door for them.
"Please sit down."
Shen Yang moved a chair and sat down opposite her. The coffee table was a bit low, so Song Qing smiled apologetically and carried the lunchbox to Yi Zhengwei's desk.
"Mrs. Yi, you've been living the high life lately! My brother-in-law is so generous to you. I wonder what benefits Fuhua has promised Yinkong?"
Song Qing understood her sharpness and instead asked, "How is your sister?"
Shen Yang, who had been ignoring the warning, suddenly leaned closer and gritted his teeth, saying, "You still have the nerve to mention my sister! You know perfectly well that she's just a weak woman, not as strong-willed or cunning as you, yet you still hurt her like this! Didn't I tell you that the other day? Why did you still get involved?"
"I'm really sorry about this, but what's done is done. I hope your sister can get a good arrangement. Shen Yang, is there anything I can do for your sister?"
Song Qing lowered her voice and said that after her conversation with Yi Mantian last night, she knew that this was the only thing she could do. She couldn't give up Yi Zhengwei. No matter who he loved, she also had her responsibilities in this marriage.
Shen Yang scoffed disdainfully, "Is this how you rich people usually settle things?"
"I didn't mean that, but undeniably, right now, I don't know what else I can do besides make money. Money is sometimes really important," she lamented.
"Go away! Don't think that just because you've been bought off by money, everyone else is like you! Let me tell you, we don't care! Besides..." Shen Yang suddenly stood up and smiled, "Even if we need money, it's not your turn! Given the current situation of your Fuhua, my family is probably richer than yours. Besides, my brother-in-law has been supporting the Shen family all along."
Song Qing was taken aback, then said, "Shen Yang, this situation will not happen again."
She disapproved of this kind of commercial sponsorship the most, and she didn't want it to be publicized, becoming a laughing stock for Song Qing and adding to the outside world's speculation.
She also has her bottom line in this marriage. If any controversy arises that threatens Mrs. Yi's title, it will affect more than just her.
"What, are you already going to exercise your power as Mrs. Yi so soon?"
Song Qing shook her head, smiled, and remained silent. Since she was Mrs. Yi, there were some things she had to do to be the bad guy.
"Shen Yang, remember this: I am Mrs. Yi, and also the chairman of Fuhua. I'm not afraid to say this upfront: if you don't give me face, I won't back down. I hope we can resolve this privately."
Shen Yang felt that this Song Qing was far different from when she first met her. She had changed, changed a lot. She couldn't put her finger on how, but she felt that Song Qing carried more burdens and had more to consider. She was somewhat dazed. How much longer could this woman hold on?
Her older brother, Shen Huidong, was originally a small businessman who couldn't have achieved what he has today without Yi Zhengwei's support. Deep down, she resented this, which was one reason she saw disharmony in her sister's relationship with Yi Zhengwei. At the same time, this also made Shen Xing feel extremely inferior.
But she still hated Song Qing. She could see that Yi Zhengwei loved her sister. If it weren't for Fuhua's unique advantages and the bank's ambition, Song Qing would never have been able to get involved.
"Mrs. Yi, you are so magnanimous. The honeymoon period is not even over yet, and you are already thinking so far ahead. No wonder your brother-in-law went on the honeymoon alone this time and did not take you with him."
Song Qing then realized that Yi Zhengwei had come to see her because of this matter, and that her father-in-law was also angry because of this.
She really forgot, and not just a little bit.
She remembered that Yi Zhengwei promised at the wedding that he would arrange this matter, but she was only thinking about Fuhua and her father.
Seeing her lost in thought, Shen Yang felt a pang of pity. This woman, despite ruining her sister's life, somehow, he couldn't bring himself to hate this strong, resilient woman. Why was she clinging to the bank? She wanted to avenge her sister, but how could he allow himself to hold such a thought?
Of all the members of the Shen family, her older sister treated her the best, so she always wanted to do something for her sister.
"Let me tell you, even if you get the title of Mrs. Yi, he will never love you. How much can you expect a man who doesn't love you to do for you? I'll wait and see how much you can change my brother-in-law's love for my sister."
She suddenly pulled Song Qing up, pointed to the Shibing Building across the street, and asked, "Do you see that building? Are the red roses still being changed every day? Has anything changed because you married into the Yi family?"
Song Qing turned around. "Zhengwei gave it to me."
In fact, this was her father-in-law's decision. She now understood why: it was to prove that Yi Zhengwei sincerely wanted to welcome her into the family. The Shibing Building—it must be mentioned—had that rose-adorned Shen Xing plaque hanging there for over a year; everyone knew it.
Shen Yang smiled and said, "Your title of Mrs. Yi can change many tangible things."
"I only need to change the tangible things."