CHAPTER 521: 470 WHO TAKES WHOM FOR A FOOL, AND WHO IS INNOCENT IN FRONT OF WHOM?

"I will remember what you two did to me today, and I hope both you and your daughter do too."

Miu Lerong’s eyes narrowed, her expression terrifying as she turned to Song Jiayu,

"Divorce is fine, but I must have Song Tianyou with me."

"Impossible."

Song Jiayu’s expression was stern, like a fighter who had entered the battlefield.

Song Lili was startled by her father’s adamant response.

"Song Jiayu, don’t go too far. If it weren’t for you getting me pregnant back then and saying you would take responsibility, do you think I would have married you? And now you say you want a divorce just like that?"

"Xiangqiao is no more, and now you even want to take away Song Tianyou, do you have no conscience at all!"

Miu Lerong abandoned her usual dignity, pointing at Song Jiayu’s nose and saying,

"While you were out fighting, I was behind the scenes planning for you; all these years, without me, what would you, Song Jiayu, be now?"

"...Even without you, Mayor Song would still have achieved what he has today."

Wen Nian stepped forward and said.

Miu Lerong laughed lightly, "Lord Wen Nian, ah, I had almost forgotten you were here too!"

"Mrs. Miu, I believe any elder in the Miu family would not want to see you like this."

"Me like this right now? What’s wrong with how I am now?"

Miu Lerong stared directly at Wen Nian, "Lord Wen Nian, you’re so young, what makes you think you have the right to hold such a high position and wield so much power?"

"What are you trying to say, Mrs. Miu?"

"I’m saying, you also just climbed to a high position relying on everything your grandfather and father provided. Ten years pass by like flowing water, eastwards then westwards. I’d really like to see, if one day you’re no longer the President, what you would be able to do."

"I hope Mrs. Miu will live to see that day."

"..."

Miu Lerong’s eyes narrowed, and she tugged at the corner of her mouth, "Those not of kin, do not enter the family home."

At this moment, Song Lili truly didn’t know what to say.

"You lost Song Xiangqiao, but have you ever properly reflected on why you lost her?"

Miu Lerong took a deep breath, ignoring Song Lili and looking straight at Song Jiayu,

"After so many years of marriage, don’t you really know what kind of person I am?"

"..."

"Song Jiayu, on the one hand, you covet the benefits of my planning, and on the other, you pretend to be an innocent little rabbit, all honesty and naivety. Do you really not know what kind of life your daughter has been living?"

"..."

Miu Lerong glanced at Song Lili and started to laugh,

"Who’s playing the fool for whom, who’s playing innocent before whom. If you ask me, your father, Song Jiayu, is the most despicable person in the world. Now that you have become the President’s wife... he’s switched sides to you as if you telling him was the first he’d learned of all the grievances you’ve suffered over these years. Acting like a father who has finally seen the error of his ways."

"...Miu Lerong, you are really talking nonsense!"

Song Jiayu looked at Miu Lerong, his voice trembled with anger.

"I, Miu Lerong, was born into a wealthy family, my Miu family has been scrabbling in the political circle for decades, I can see through what someone is truly like at a glance."

"..."

"Song Jiayu, in the eyes of outsiders, you appear honest and good-natured, steady and reliable in your work, loved by the people, and known for your integrity and thrift. But what’s the reality?"

"Miu Lerong, that’s enough! Do you think spouting malicious accusations here will make anyone believe you!"

Song Lili stepped towards Miu Lerong, scolding,

"This is your daughter’s memorial service, and here, before your own daughter’s shrine, you continue to slander others. Do you really want to send your daughter to hell!"

Miu Lerong tilted her head slightly, facing Song Lili’s fierce gaze.

Her eyes were ringed with red, veined with blood.

"Because we are in front of Xiangqiao’s spirit hall, I dare say these words. Jiayu, do you dare?"

Miu Lerong, with red-swollen eyes, suddenly revealed a hint of a smile.

Song Jiayu took a deep breath,

"Miu Lerong, you really are..."

He sighed, shook his head, and said no more.

Song Lili’s face had already become extremely embarrassed; filled with irritation, her look towards Miu Lerong was even more filled with annoyance!

"Are you leaving or not!"

Song Lili’s angry rebuke rang in her ears. Miu Lerong was originally just as angry, but as she steadied her gaze on Song Lili’s expression, she suddenly laughed again,

"That’s true, why am I even bothering to tell you all this. Hahaha..."

"..."

"Song Jiayu, regarding the custody of Song Tianyou, I will not back down. If you want to go to court, I will fight you to the end."

Miu Lerong lifted her chin slightly, looking down on Song Jiayu, then glanced over everyone present before finally saying to Song Lili,

"Lili, you are a good girl, I’ve known that from the start."

She smiled meaningfully and then walked towards the door.

The remaining people lingered in a slightly prolonged silence.

Wen Nian broke the silence first,

"It’s getting late; Lili and I will head back first."

Song Lili came back to her senses, turned around, and looked at Song Jiayu,

"Dad, don’t overthink it. I know Miu Lerong is no different from a rabid dog right now, biting anyone in sight."

Song Jiayu sighed,

"It’s my fault for being blind. I was fooled..."

"Dad... don’t talk like that, I really feel terrible when you do..."

This was what Song Lili feared most.

Song Jiayu had probably never imagined that one day the insults he’d endure would come from someone who shared his bed.

Song Lili stepped forward and embraced Song Jiayu,

"Fighting the lawsuit with Miu Lerong, Ah Nian and I will support you with all our might, not just you, Tianyou is also my younger brother, from now on, it’ll be just our family!"

Song Jiayu’s eyes closed, and tears began to slide down.

Wen Nian pursed his lips and gently patted Song Jiayu on the back, as well as Song Lili.

Father and daughter both have sincerely heartfelt emotions...

Zhuo Ting leaned to one side, arms crossed over his chest, wearing a white mourning suit, asked faintly,

"Have you all finished talking?"

"..."

Song Lili let go of Song Jiayu and also wiped away her tears.

"If you’re done talking, then hurry up and leave. Each and every one of you disturbs the peace!"

Zhuo Ting said impatiently.

Song Lili didn’t say much, leaving the spirit hall with Wen Nian.

After getting in the car, Song Lili’s heart was still agitated,

"Miu Lerong really dares to say anything!"

"Alright, Ali, don’t think about it too much. You also know her situation, akin to a rodent crossing the street, scorned by everyone; who would believe what she says?"

Wen Nian wrapped his arms around Song Lili’s shoulders, comforting her.

"I just can’t stand it! How can someone be like this! Today is the mourning of her own daughter! From the time Xiangqiao jumped to her death till the end, this mother didn’t even go to see her daughter for the last time! And now she comes to Xiangqiao’s spirit hall to pretend to be sorrowful!"