Overnight Hit: Vicious Stepmother and Genius Son
Chapter 218

Chapter 218: 218

Shen Zhaonan’s footsteps halted, and he turned to look at his mother, "Mom, do you have a way to solve the financial problem?"

Madam Shen slightly furrowed her brows, "You took sixty million to let your wife compete for a minor role in the entertainment industry with Ye Zhenzhen, and then you come back to your mother for help with financial issues. Son, should I, as your mother, be the one to bear this burden for you?"

Hope faded from Shen Zhaonan’s face, turning into confusion, "Who is Ye Zhenzhen?"

"If you don’t follow the entertainment circle, naturally, you wouldn’t know. I only guessed that the reason behind your recent investment difficulties might be because your wife offended Ye Zhenzhen after looking into it yesterday."

Shen Zhaonan was puzzled, "What does that have to do with Ye Zhenzhen?"

Offending Ye Zhenzhen could paralyze Shen’s finances? Shen Zhaonan found it somewhat laughable.

Before this, he didn’t even know such a person existed.

Madam Shen’s eyes gestured to her son, "You should check the news yourself. This Ye Zhenzhen is one of the shareholders behind the scenes at Chenguang, and Cheng’s Real Estate also spoke up for her yesterday."

After hearing Madam Shen’s words, Shen Zhaonan looked incredulous and quickly took out his cellphone to search for news about Ye Zhenzhen and Cheng’s Real Estate;

He indeed saw that Chenguang and Cheng’s Real Estate were cooperating to build a school in a poor town in Jincheng, and this school was donated under the name of Ye Zhenzhen...

Madam Shen continued observing the shifts in her son’s expression, speaking calmly, "Others might not be clear about Chenguang Charity Foundation, but I am aware. Its real controller behind the scenes is the Jiangcheng Song Family.

Last time I had tea with Mrs. Yang, I accidentally heard her mention it—after all, you know Mrs. Yang is close to Madam Song.

Son, there’s another thing I have to tell you. I watched Yibo’s live stream in recent days and found out that this little boy that Ye Zhenzhen was with is named Song Yuchen, and she calls him Xiao Chen.

Do you think a person who can make both Jincheng Cheng Real Estate and Chenguang speak up for her is just a nobody?"

Shen Zhaonan’s brows furrowed deeply, "Song Yuchen, Xiao Chen, Chenguang, plus Cheng Zheng is already in a partnership with Song Jinze. Could it be that this Ye Zhenzhen is Song Jinze’s wife?"

Shen Zhaonan suddenly recalled the last time he had dinner with Song Jinze, that man’s purple tie. It was through that tie that they gradually started talking...

If Ye Zhenzhen really was Song Jinze’s wife, then Han Jiangxue was using his money to vie for the resources of Song Jinze’s wife...

The seriousness of this matter could not be simply described as severe; it was extremely disgraceful.

Madam Shen said, "Looking at the facts before us, it is very likely that Ye Zhenzhen is the Song family’s daughter-in-law. Think it over yourself; our Shen Family has had business roots in the country for decades, so why did it suddenly change during these past few days?

Alright, I’ve said what I needed to say. Go handle your business. If Han Jiangxue says she can arrange for you to meet with the Cheng Zheng Couple, that would be best. Now you should know what you need to do, right?"

Shen Zhaonan nodded, "Yes, Mom, I know what to do."

Watching her son’s retreating figure, the tender look in Madam Shen’s eyes slowly faded, and her gaze grew dark and resolute...

Aunt Zhang brought over a cup of tea and offered it to Madam Shen, "Madam, here’s some tea for you."

Madam Shen took the tea and sipped a little, then slowly settled back onto the sofa. Aunt Zhang asked softly, "Madam, didn’t you say you were going to arrange some funds for the young master? Why just now did you..."

Madam Shen put down the tea cup in her hand and spoke slowly, "If I help him now, not only will he not be grateful to his mother, but he’ll also think it’s only natural for me to help him.

On the contrary, he’ll believe I have a prejudice against his wife. They’ve been married for half a year, and I’ve been opposing them all along.

You must have heard what he just said. He’s full of concern for that woman who can’t be seen in public. Even if I now say Han Jiangxue is utterly reprehensible, he wouldn’t listen to me."

"By doing this, I wouldn’t achieve the result I wanted. On the contrary, it would only bring him closer to that woman, Han Jiangxue."

As she spoke, Madam Shen couldn’t help but sigh and continued, "The Song family hasn’t gone too far this time. Shen’s won’t collapse anytime soon. Regardless, this time I must let Ah Nan see that woman for who she truly is."

Madam Shen’s disapproval of Han Jiangxue wasn’t simply because she disliked her; she wanted her son to divorce Han Jiangxue.

She didn’t want this woman, who couldn’t even present herself properly, to continue bringing misfortune to her son and grandson.

Ye Zhenzhen, who also worked in the entertainment industry, had never revealed to anyone that she was the daughter-in-law of the Song family.

As for Han Jiangxue, before they were even married she had caused a stir—everyone in the city knew about it, as if she was afraid that people wouldn’t know she was related to the Shen Family.

Madam Shen thought that’s probably why she had a good impression of Ye Zhenzhen when first watching the live broadcast—this girl, whether in speech or behavior, was so free and easy-going, she was really likable.

...

Yangping Village.

After everyone had eaten breakfast, today’s ’parents,’ the beloved children, punctually assembled in the courtyard, waiting for Xiaowen to announce the next task.

As for the ’babies,’ the mothers, they had taken the opportunity to rest in their rooms.

Xiaowen smiled at the little darlings, asking, "Babies, have you all had enough breakfast?"

"We’re full!" The five little darlings answered in unison.

Shen Yibo, bouncing over to Xiaowen, said, "Aunt Xiaowen, that egg and lean pork noodle soup you made was so delicious! Will there be more tomorrow morning?"

Xiaowen laughed, "It’s tasty, isn’t it? But Auntie didn’t make it. If you want to eat it again tomorrow morning, then I will mention it to the uncle director later, to continue with the noodle soup for tomorrow morning—how about that?"

"Yes, yes, yes! That would be absolutely amazing!" Shen Yibo jumped with joy.

Xiaowen, turning to Song Yuchen with a smile, said, "Just now, Auntie saw that Xiao Chen is really good at cooking dumplings. You’re amazing! Among all the little darlings today, you were the first ’parent’ to cook by yourself. Auntie will give you a reward."

With that, Xiaowen pulled out a small box of chocolates from her pocket and handed it to Song Yuchen, "Here you go!"

Song Yuchen took the chocolates and thanked her, "Thank you, Auntie!"

Xiaowen spoke to the other little darlings, saying, "Are you all envious of Xiao Chen?"

The other four little ones nodded their heads and looked at Xiaowen with eyes full of anticipation; they also wanted a treat.

Pretending to ponder for a moment, Xiaowen then pulled out four White Rabbit Creamy Candies from her pocket and said with a smile, "Xiao Chen performed the best this morning, so he gets chocolate. You all did well too, so each of you gets a White Rabbit Creamy Candy as a reward, how about that?"

"Yes!"

The four little darlings happily approached and took candy from Xiaowen’s hand, thanking her profusely.

[Ahh, apart from the guests’ super lovely interactions, the production team is also amazing, so caring!]

[Xiaowen, do you know that children shouldn’t eat too much sugar and chocolate because it causes cavities? Why don’t you send them to Haicheng, and I’ll eat them on behalf of the kids, I’m not afraid of cavities.]