Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 729 - 730 The bad people have grown old

Chapter 729: Chapter 730 The bad people have grown old

Shen Ruoqing’s face turned green with anger as she exclaimed, "You... she’s your granddaughter, can’t you have some decency in your words?"

Old Lady Wang lifted her chin, her eyelids drooping, and said, "What’s wrong, did I hit a nerve? If you can do it, can’t I say it? Hmph, I’ve already investigated; you’re not a decent woman at all. Why are you always able to find news, always able to get people to accept your interviews? Isn’t it just because you trade on your looks?"

"You... you..." Shen Ruoqing was once again so angry that her body trembled.

Song Xiaodong steadied Shen Ruoqing and said slowly, "You’d better watch your mouth."

Old Lady Wang’s voice turned shrill, "If you can do it, don’t be afraid of people talking. You’ve committed adultery and theft, why be afraid of people mentioning it? Come on, let’s have everyone judge this. This woman had a daughter with my son, and now she’s out there looking for men everywhere. I want to take my granddaughter back, am I wrong to do so?"

It was just the time when the TV station was letting out, and many people were attracted and gathered around. Some initially wanted to ask what was going on, but once they heard it was a family matter, they felt it was not their place to intervene.

"As the child’s grandmother, I know it’s not easy for her to raise the child, and I even agreed to give her six hundred thousand as compensation for the hardship of raising the child. I have done everything that could be expected of me, yet she still clings to my granddaughter. And with her indecent behavior, can she possibly raise my granddaughter properly?" With that, Old Lady Wang pointed at Shen Ruoqing angrily, "I’m only holding back for the sake of my granddaughter, otherwise I would have taken you to court long ago."

However, it seemed that Old Lady Wang’s words did not stir much empathy. Most people present were from the TV station and were well aware of Shen Ruoqing’s struggles raising her daughter alone. They had never heard any rumors of scandal; rather, it was known that some men who had been rebuffed in their attempts to pursue Shen Ruoqing made her integrity quite public.

Still, there were some who did not know the truth, and at that moment, their gazes towards Shen Ruoqing were filled with contempt.

Song Xiaodong sneered and said, "Don’t pretend to be so righteous. I heard very clearly what you said to that so-called vice-director just now."

Old Lady Wang’s face changed instantly, but she immediately stiffened her neck and retorted, "What? What did I say? I said nothing."

Song Xiaodong looked at Old Lady Wang with scorn, "If you don’t want people to know, don’t do it. People are watching, and heaven is watching. Don’t think that just because you have money and connections, you can do whatever you want and bully others at will."

Old Lady Wang glared and said, "How can a young person like you speak like this? Don’t you know how to respect your elders? To speak to an old person like me in this manner, do you have no morals at all?"

Song Xiaodong really didn’t want to bother with such a person, beyond reach of reason or words. He said indifferently, "Go home and think about how you have treated her and her daughter in the past, then decide what you want to do."

Then, without paying any more attention to Old Lady Wang, he led Shen Ruoqing into the car.

"Reporter Shen!" Lin Su’er had not gotten out of the car earlier, feeling that she couldn’t help in such a situation. She then called out.

After seeing Lin Su’er, Shen Ruoqing’s face became slightly embarrassed as she said, "I’m not a reporter anymore. I’m just a small staff member at the TV station now. I’m no longer qualified to do interviews."

"I know about that," Lin Su’er nodded and said, "Don’t be upset anymore. Such people are truly shameless."

Shen Ruoqing gave a bitter smile. She had already experienced Old Lady Wang’s tyranny and unreasonableness a few years ago.

Seeing that Song Xiaodong was driving, Shen Ruoqing was stunned for a moment. The previous two times she had seen them together, she hadn’t thought much of it, but this time, seeing them together again, she had roughly guessed their relationship.

Shen Ruoqing asked, "How did you know I was no longer a reporter? This was only announced this afternoon."

While driving, Song Xiaodong said, "I just saw Old Lady Wang, and a man in his forties, around one meter sixty-five tall, with a scar on his left eyebrow."

"That’s Vice Director Wang," Shen Ruoqing immediately said, her eyes showing surprise. Song Xiaodong’s mentioning of him suggested it was his first time seeing the vice director, yet he had immediately noticed his most distinctive feature—his eyebrow. Evidently, his observational skills were quite strong.

Lin Su’er then repeated what Song Xiaodong had overheard earlier.

After listening, Shen Ruoqing began to tremble slightly and said through clenched teeth, "They are despicable."

Quickly, Lin Su’er asked, "Do you have any relatives or friends here who can help look after your daughter?"

Shen Ruoqing shook her head softly and replied, "My parents aren’t here, and they’ve never accepted the fact that I got pregnant before marriage. They think I’ve brought shame to our family, so I haven’t gone back for years. As for friends here, although I have a few, none can take care of my child for me."

Shen Ruoqing sighed lightly, "They obviously took advantage of this fact to corner me, forcing me to have no place to send my child but to them."

Song Xiaodong said, "Actually, you don’t have to let it be this way. They want to transfer you, now you just make sure they can’t do that."

"Ah! Yes!" Lin Su’er immediately said excitedly.

Shen Ruoqing’s eyes also brightened, then she turned to Lin Su’er and said, "Vice Director Lin, do you know anyone within the TV station?"

Lin Su’er immediately shook her head, "I don’t know anyone."

Shen Ruoqing gave a wry smile and said, "If you don’t know anyone, then there’s nothing that can be done. And in this matter, unless the director himself speaks, knowing other people won’t be of any help. Our director has a significant background."

Lin Su’er said, "It’s okay, it’s okay, you forget that our hospital has connections too. Although I don’t know your director, I can try to find someone who does."

Upon hearing this, Shen Ruoqing immediately felt hopeful and said, "That... that would be really troubling you."

Lin Su’er smiled slightly and reassured, "Don’t worry, I will definitely help you resolve this issue."

Shen Ruoqing smiled, but considering the backgrounds of the people at the TV station, she didn’t hold much hope. Lin Su’er, despite being a vice director, was still young and likely wouldn’t go against the TV station’s director easily, even if she knew some influential people. But Lin Su’er was so enthusiastic that Shen Ruoqing couldn’t bring herself to express disbelief.