Liao Jiali froze instantly. She knew Song Anhe was attending a class reunion, but meeting a lover? Who? Which blind fool dared seduce her husband?!
Mo Pingxin’s originally furious heart calmed down as she watched Liao Jiali coldly. See? She’s panicking now! Just moments ago she was advising me to be more magnanimous, but now that it concerns her, let’s see if Liao Jiali can practice what she preaches!
[Eww…] You Xiaoxia said disdainfully: [Still fooling around at his age? Do his students know how hypocritical their teacher is in private?]
[Oh my god, oh my god! Look what I found!] You Xiaoxia suddenly exclaimed, making everyone prick up their ears. Even Liao Jiali held her breath.
You Xiaoxia: [Turns out this isn’t Song Anhe’s first affair. He’s been messing around with his old classmate since last year’s reunion! The key point is his wife was present at that gathering! How bold! Tsk tsk, the two of them even did it in the bathroom…]
You Xiaoxia shook her head in disgust while Liao Jiali’s face turned ashen. She began rapidly recalling that class reunion, and the more she remembered, the paler she became!
Mo Pingxin directly grasped Liao Jiali’s hand, whispering word by word in her ear: “Sister-in-law, don’t get agitated. Why don’t you be more mag-na-ni-mous!”
Liao Jiali nearly vomited blood from her throat!
Mo Pingxin ultimately wasn’t that cruel. Although Liao Jiali was foolish, she wasn’t the one who committed those past wrongs. A little teasing was enough.
However, You Xiaoxia’s inner monologue didn’t stop: [Lao Liu, quickly show me more! Bring up all the gossip about Song Anhe!]
There’s more?! Liao Jiali’s eyes rolled back, feeling like she desperately needed oxygen right now!
You Xiaoxia was busy feasting on gossip and didn’t notice Liao Jiali’s expression.
Everyone heard her suddenly exclaim excitedly: [Song Anhe actually has a love child?!]
“Urk!” Liao Jiali’s eyes rolled back completely as she fainted dead away.
“Huh?” You Xiaoxia turned around, “What’s wrong with Auntie?”
Mo Pingxin was also startled and quickly called to Song Ankang: “Go get a doctor!” Meanwhile, she pressed on Liao Jiali’s philtrum. Fortunately, before Song Ankang could even dial, Liao Jiali woke up. She immediately grasped Mo Pingxin’s hand, “No need for a doctor, I might have low blood sugar.”
Mo Pingxin understood it wasn’t low blood sugar at all – she had literally fainted from anger! But she didn’t expose her, instead saying: “Should I have the maid help you rest in the guest room?”
“No!” Liao Jiali quickly signaled Mo Pingxin with her eyes, looking at her pleadingly. She still wanted to hear about Song Anhe’s love child!
Mo Pingxin’s heart softened eventually. She didn’t force her to leave and even had the nanny bring candy and pour hot water for her.
Holding the cup, Liao Jiali nodded gratefully at Mo Pingxin.
“Is Auntie okay?” You Xiaoxia asked curiously.
Liao Jiali quickly shook her head, forcing a smile at You Xiaoxia: “I’m fine, I’ll be better after some candy.” Don’t mind me, please continue quickly! This last part Liao Jiali didn’t dare say out loud.
You Xiaoxia nodded and continued digging for gossip: [So it turns out that although Song Anhe and his wife have been married for many years, they only have one daughter. On the surface, Song Anhe claims not to mind, but in reality, he’s already had a son with another woman! His wife has been kept completely in the dark, manipulated into a state of confusion by him. Even though the family is far from poor, their daughter’s food, clothing, housing, and daily expenses are the worst among her classmates. Song Anhe even justifies it by saying, “We only have one child, so we shouldn’t spoil her. Raising a daughter in hardship will make her obedient!” Little does anyone know, all the money is being spent on his mistress and her son!]
Liao Jiali gritted her teeth so hard they made a “clicking” sound. Back when their daughter was born, Song Anhe had been overjoyed. She thought he genuinely didn’t mind, assuming that as an educated man, he would have higher principles. Who would have guessed he had already planned to have children with someone else!
She thought of her only daughter. Because of Song Anhe’s “hardship upbringing” strategy, her daughter rarely got new clothes throughout the year, often wearing hand-me-downs that Song Linlang didn’t want. While other children had private tutors and attended various extracurricular classes, Song Anhe insisted, “I’m a teacher myself—why waste money on that?” But looking back now, how many times had he actually tutored their daughter?
Liao Jiali closed her eyes, a single tear streaming down from the corner of her eye.
Mo Pingxin sighed inwardly. Liao Jiali was like a paper tiger—loud and fierce on the surface but easily broken with a single poke.
The Song family members cast subtle glances toward Liao Jiali. If not for You Xiaoxia’s inner thoughts, none of them would have known that the seemingly gentle Song Anhe was actually such a person in private!
Just then: [Oh my god! Song Anhe has even hired a lawyer to help him figure out how to transfer all the family assets, leaving not a single penny for his wife and daughter. Once he succeeds, he plans to kick his wife and daughter to the curb and live the good life with his mistress!]
[Ugh, what a scumbag!] You Xiaoxia cast a sympathetic glance toward Liao Jiali. [Huh? Why is Auntie crying? Was I so focused on the gossip that I missed something?]
Liao Jiali took a deep breath and suddenly grabbed Mo Pingxin’s hand. “Sister-in-law, I’ll be honest with you. I’ve discovered that Song Anhe is cheating!”
You Xiaoxia was stunned. She… she already knew?!
Mo Pingxin: “…” What else could she do but play along? “So, what are you planning to do?”
Liao Jiali shook her head, tears still flowing. “I… I don’t know! Sister-in-law, what do you think I should do?”
[Why even ask! Song Anhe has so many fans online, right? If it were me, I’d go live-stream a confrontation, tear off his hypocritical mask, and expose him for who he really is. Let’s see how he keeps up the act after that!]
Liao Jiali froze for a moment, while Mo Pingxin let out an almost imperceptible sigh. Her daughter was still young, after all—in a child’s world, things are black and white, and personal satisfaction is all that matters. The adult world, however, is far more complicated. If it were up to her, she would advise Liao Jiali to quietly gather evidence first, sue to reclaim what rightfully belongs to her, and then divorce him, taking their daughter with her.
Her method might not be as satisfying, but it was effective and could solve the problem!
But it didn’t matter! Even if her daughter’s approach couldn’t solve the root of the problem, it didn’t matter! Because from now on, Song Anhe was her enemy! Since he had dared to swap her daughter back then, he would have to pay the price!
She gave a reassuring nod to the flustered Liao Jiali, who immediately felt more at ease upon seeing this.
“Sister-in-law, I just thought of a solution. I should get going now, and I’ll come by another day to thank you properly!”
With that, Liao Jiali stood up and left the Song family villa.
You Xiaoxia scratched her head in confusion: Why is this aunt so jumpy? What brilliant idea did she come up with?
Ding—host, fresh gossip alert! Lao Liu suddenly chimed in.
You Xiaoxia immediately straightened up: Report!
System: Liao Jiali contacted the most professional local livestreaming team and numerous gossip media outlets right after stepping out. She’s planning to personally catch them in the act tonight!
Huh?
Huh?!
You Xiaoxia was stunned: Ahhh! How did auntie come up with the same idea as me?! So exciting! Such a major scene has to be witnessed live to be truly thrilling!
Outwardly, You Xiaoxia remained seated motionless on the sofa, but the little figure in her mind was already spinning anxiously: What to do, what to do? Lao Liu, how can I reasonably get to the scene? Would it be inappropriate to sneak out on the first day at my new home? I wonder if my birth mother has any plans for the afternoon?!
Not only was You Xiaoxia anxious, but the Song family in the living room was equally restless. Gossiping is human nature, especially when it involves acquaintances. Missing out on this piece of gossip would mean losing sleep for at least a week!
Song Linlang and Song Xiangchen exchanged glances, having already decided that they must get their hands on this gossip no matter what! If necessary, they would use work or study as excuses to sneak out!
Mo Pingxin subtly nudged Song Ankang: Do something!
Song Ankang took a sip of tea and suddenly said, “That’s right, Xiaoxia, since you just returned, I’ve booked a dinner at Lijing Grand Hotel tonight. Our whole family will go there for a reunion meal to welcome you!”
Lijing Grand Hotel? Isn’t that where Song Anhe’s class reunion is?!
Perfect, perfect! You Xiaoxia was delighted but nodded reservedly, “Thank you, Dad and Mom!”
In her mind: I get to witness the gossip live, yay!