flstandardbreds Chapter 157 Is this the reason you're trying to get rid of me?
Chapter 157 Is this the reason you're trying to get rid of me?
No sooner had he spoken than Zongzheng Qi came down the spiral staircase.
He wore a dark gray suit, his face was serious, and he exuded a terrifying aura.
A mature 40-year-old man, especially a successful man of high status and respected by others, is hard not to attract attention.
Zong Lanfang wasn't so afraid of her younger brother before.
It was only when Zongzheng Qi climbed step by step to the top and gained great prestige that she began to feel as if she was falling behind her younger brother.
Of course, there is a more important reason.
After Mu Niannian was born, Zongzheng Qi always said that she spoiled Mu Niannian and told her to pay more attention to the feelings of her adopted daughter Mu Qianyun.
She disagreed, after all, Mu Niannian was someone she had gone through a lot of trouble to conceive, and no one knew the pain she had endured.
She wished she could give Mu Niannian all the good things in the world.
From that time on, a rift developed.
Zong Lanfang believes that Zong Zhengqi does not understand or sympathize with her, his own sister.
Over time, the siblings' relationship became less close than before.
However, Zong Lanfang always felt that she was Zong Zhengqi's older sister, that blood ties and seniority were there, and she often tried to use her status to put pressure on him.
Even though she rarely succeeds, she seems to enjoy it nonetheless.
At this moment, seeing Zongzheng Qi coming downstairs, she once again used her status as the eldest sister, saying, "Qi, you've come at just the right time."
Now that Father has woken up, take me to see him.
His tone was absolutely firm, leaving no room for negotiation; he said it was no argument, and then walked towards the back hall.
Zong Zhengqi remained expressionless, glancing first at the gate before turning his gaze to Zong Lanfang. "Zong Lanfang, wasn't what I said at the hospital a few days ago clear enough?"
Zong Lanfang's expression was not good, and her face was full of impatience. "Aqi, what are you saying? That's my biological father. How can I just sit by and do nothing?"
How could my conscience allow me to stand idly by?
The truth is indeed this truth.
However, Zong Lanfang's timing was not ideal, as Song Beiyou was on his way at the moment.
He wasn't worried about the absurd incident that happened at the Imperial Hospital that day, when he arrived late.
He's right here today; he won't give her that chance.
But she still didn't want to spoil Song Beiyou's mood because of her.
He immediately gave the butler a look and said, "Send the young lady back first, and invite her over after the master has fully recovered."
Butler Uncle Wang gestured for her to come this way, "Miss, this way please."
Zong Lanfang didn't want to go back just like that, so she looked at Zong Zhengqi and asked, "Can't we watch it today?"
Zongzheng Qi said, "He just woke up, and the doctor is coming to examine my father soon, so it would be better to keep the environment quiet."
Uncle Wang, see him off!
In the end, their attitude became very tough.
Zong Lanfang dared not continue the stalemate. Although she was unwilling, she still said, "Okay, give me a call when Father is better, and I will come over as soon as possible."
"Mm," Zongzheng Qi responded.
Just then, as Zong Lanfang was about to turn and leave.
Zongzheng Qi's assistant, Li Sheng, led Song Beiyou in from outside.
Suddenly, Zong Lanfang, who was about to leave, and Song Beiyou, who was about to enter, were face to face.
The two locked eyes, and the air seemed to freeze for a moment.
It was deathly silent.
Song Beiyou raised an eyebrow slightly when he saw the person in front of him.
Her lips seemed to be smiling but not quite.
It has a kind of ironic, "enemies meet on a narrow road" feel to it.
Zong Lanfang suddenly turned to look at Zong Zhengqi, "Is this the reason why you've been trying so hard to get rid of me?"
Zongzheng Qi looked at her questioning gaze and suddenly raised his voice, "Is there something wrong?"
Zong Lanfang, what kind of look is that?
Miss Song was our father's doctor; without her, our father would have…”
He didn't explain, but he assumed Zong Lanfang would understand.
Zong Lanfang understood, but her understanding was still tinged with her own emotions.
Her initial dislike for Song Beiyou shaped her current mood.
He gave Song Beiyou a cold snort and left without looking back.
Song Beiyou ignored him as if he were watching a joke and walked straight up to Zongzheng Qi.
Zongzheng Qi looked apologetic. "I'm sorry, Youyou, I made a fool of myself in front of you."
Song Beiyou said calmly, "It's alright, just don't disturb the old man."
After saying that, he added, "God is fair; no one is perfect."
"That's why you have to have a weird and eccentric older sister."
Zongzheng Qi was amused by her words and sighed, "She is my own sister, and even more so, my father's own daughter."
Some things shouldn't be done too harshly.
The back hall is far from the front yard, so this will temporarily prevent her from seeing the old man.
After my father fully recovers, I'll just leave this problem to him.
Song Beiyou gave him a "you're awesome" look.
He's good at shirking responsibility.
He could also be a burden to his father, handing over this monumental problem to his own dad.
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This was Song Beiyou's first time visiting the Zong family, and the Zong family was indeed very large.
Song Beiyou followed Zong Zhengqi around and around until they entered the backyard of the Zong family.
There are pavilions, small bridges and flowing water.
The older generation of prominent families in Beijing seem to favor this style.
The Duan family's old house is another example.
As Song Beiyou walked, he admired the scenery inside the courtyard.
Zongzheng Qi walked beside her, and recalling the photo in the study, his gaze towards Song Beiyou softened more than ever before.
Perhaps afraid that she would discover something, he immediately restrained himself and said, "The old man has woken up. If he says anything strange, please don't be shy."
After the old man woke up, Zongzheng Qi had already met with him once.
The old man was in good spirits, so Zongzheng Qi casually reminded him not to say things that might frighten the children.
The old man seemed to remember what he had done and what he had said, and a look of guilt appeared on his face.
I nodded and said "okay" to him.
The young girl didn't know that Song Beiyou looked like his mother.
If her father said anything strange again, she would become suspicious, given her personality.
In fact, Zongzheng Qi underestimated Song Beiyou's sensitivity; she had already suspected it.
Once might be a coincidence, but what about twice?
That can't be such a coincidence!
Before setting off for the Zong family, she had already instructed Jia Buxiu to thoroughly investigate the person named [Ya Hui].
Hearing Zongzheng Qi say this to her, she smiled slightly and said, "Mm."
After walking for a while, they finally arrived at the back hall of the main family.
Unlike the upscale atmosphere of the front hall, this place retains the elegant charm of a traditional Jiangnan-style building.
An old man stood at the door. He was Uncle Chen, an elder of the Zong family, who had followed the old master Zong since he was a child.
I went back to my hometown for the Chinese New Year a couple of days ago and heard that Elder Zong had an accident, so I took the train back overnight.
When Uncle Chen saw Zongzheng Qi approaching, he stepped forward and said, "Sir, you..."
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Bo glanced at Song Beiyou out of the corner of his eye.
In an instant, as if he had seen some earth-shattering figure, his mouth and eyes were wide open, but he couldn't utter a single word.