novelThe Mastermind Behind It All
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Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio
Song Yingjie stopped in his tracks and there was panic in his eyes. He stretched out his hand to help Ning Qing up, "Ning Qing, what is wrong with you? Does your stomach hurt badly?"
You don't say!
He probably meant, if she was not in pain, could she continue to act together with him?
It seems that he still had some conscience.
When he approached her, Ning Qing stood up. She used her two small hands to hold onto the boy's shoulder, her right thigh bent and immediately hit onto the bottom of the boy.
It was the go-to technique when meeting a pervert.
"Ah!" The boy cried out pitifully, and he used two hands to cup his bottom and knelt down on the floor.
There was the sound of keys turning that rang in his ears, Ning Qing turned and ran into the shower. She took a bucket of cold water and directly poured it onto the boy, soaking him from head to toe.
When Song Yajing opened the door and made her way inside, she only heard the sound of water flowing and the pail rolled in front of her feet.
She lifted her gaze to look, and only saw her nephew kneeling in front of the girl, and the girl was using a pillow to hit her nephew's shoulder.
The girl was very emotional, and acted like she didn't not notice anyone entering the room. She hit him while saying, "Song Yingjie, do you know how much of a rascal you are? You actually dared to sneak into my room to frame me! Did you ever think of the consequences, would you be able to answer to anyone like this?"
Song Yajing heard and was taken aback. She immediately scanned the clothing that both were wearing. Thank goodness that it was still all proper and decent.
Actually when she was opening the door, she did think of this possibility. Although Ning Qing was Shaoming's wife, she and Song Yingjie were around the same age, and when they were alone in a room, it was hard for her to believe that nothing would happen between them.
If Ning Qing said otherwise, she would definitely have her own suspicions. But Ning Qing used one line to put a stop to her own suspicions. In this moment, she believed rather than suspected her.
Yingjie actually dared...
"Song Yingjie, you didn't have a mother since a young age. These years, your Aunty could not bear it and gave you all the motherly love she could. You thought that she did not know that you are rebellious? You thought she did not know that you were playing all sorts of pranks on me these few days? But your aunty pampers you this much; do your actions now actually live up to her love for you?
"I am Shaoming's wife, and am 5 months pregnant now. When you came to harm me, did you ever think of the consequences? If there is an incident involving the child in my belly, did you think when Shao Ming returns, this would be a matter involving only you? Your eldest aunt's husband is now on a business trip overseas. The house is a mess due to your jokes. The first person who your aunt's husband would question would be your eldest aunt!
"Song Yingjie, you are also 20 years old now. Did you ever think on the behalf of your eldest aunt? Throughout these years, did you ever cherish the position that your aunt has in the Lu family? She did not get to this position easily. Do you know what would happen if I got into an accident, how many problems would the Lu and Song families get into?"
As she spoke, Ning Qing used her hand to harshly tug Song Yingjie's ear.
Song Yingjie was in pain, but at this moment, he did not have any rebuttal to the harsh words that were directed at him. His ear was in pain. This girl used all of her strength to do so. She really knew how to act, and she was using the public theater to avenge private wrongdoings!
"Ning Qing, you..." Song Yingjie wanted to speak.
At this moment, Ning Qing threw the pillow, and used her small hand swiftly to hold onto her forehead and pretended to frailly stumble a few steps backwards.
Song Yajing was shocked. She immediately ordered the servants saying, "Quick go and support Madam."
The servant immediately went forward to help Ning Qing sit on the bed.
Song Yajing immediately turned her attention to the girl seated on the bed. Every word of hers made absolute sense. She was still speaking from her perspective to say the words that she had kept inside her heart all these years, and upon hearing them, Song Yajing was moved beyond tears.
This girl looked young and innocent, and she had a clear view of the things happening in this world.
In fact, she did not directly expose Song Yingjie to say that he came into her room wanting to have some relations with her, but she only implied that he wanted to harm her, saving the faces of those present.
Song Yajing had a drastic change in attitude. It was only when a person met with difficulties that they could show their true personalities.
And now, she truly believed the words that her older brother Song Jin had said.
At this moment, Ning Qing lifted her head, and it was only then that she realized that Song Yajing was there. She immediately wanted to rise up, and she said, "Mum, why are you here?"
Song Yajing went forward and used her hand to stop her."Ning Qing, if you are not feeling comfortable, don't stand up. Does your stomach hurt? Should we ask for a doctor to come?"
This was definitely the first time Song Yajing had a good attitude towards her. Ning Qing was secretly happy in her heart, but her facial expression remained upset. She shook her head and said, "Mum, I am fine. I only have to ask you for forgiveness. I did not ask for your permission, and I hit Yingjie twice. I might be too heavy handed."
Song Yingjie had the opportunity to speak now."Big Aunt, she... kicked the most precious part of my body."
"Shut up!" Song Yajing chided him harshly and stretched out her hand to give him a slap on his head and said, "Little rascal, your oldest sister in law is akin to your mother. Ning Qing was right in hitting you; you have created a mess and are still brazen enough to open your mouth to speak. Quickly apologize to your sister-in-law!"
"Why do I have to apologize? I won't." Song Yingjie was reluctant.
Song Yajing stretched out her leg to kick his buttocks and said, "These years, it was because I was unable to educate you well, and you almost created a mess. Now quickly apologize to your sister in law, and ask her not to own up to your responsibility."
Ning Qing understood the meaning behind her words. The apology was fake, and Song Yajing wanted to cover up this incident.
Song Yajing really sincerely loved this nephew of hers.
"Mum." Ning Qing said, "Forget it, I believe that Yingjie is only too playful, he didn't think too much. I am also alright now. Don't inflate this matter and bother Father and Shaoming with it."
Everyone present was intelligent. Song Yajing was satisfied with what Ning Qing said.
"Look, little rascal, your sister-in-law is being gracious. If you don't apologise, you will see how I will deal with you."
"Mum, forget about this incident already. Only, I am afraid that Yingjie's character is hard to change at the moment. If he decides to play a prank again and manages to really hurt me, then..." Ning Qing was hesitant to continue.
Song Yajing hit her chest and said, "If Yingjie dares to play a prank again, you directly chide him on the spot. I support you on this matter; I will give you the authority to do so."
Ning Qing wanted her to say this."Sure, Mum."
Song Yajing ordered the servants to help Song Yingjie down. When he was about to leave, Song Yingjie stared at Ning Qing. Ning Qing stuck out her tongue and gave him a cheeky face in return.
Song Yingjie: "..."
...
The room became quiet, and only then did Ning Qing feel relieved. The situation just now was truly dangerous. Every word and sentence from her had been carefully deliberated.
She understood Song Yajing's character. She was always suspicious, and if Ning Qing did not speak truthfully, Song Yajing would definitely suspect her.
Compared to her own nephew, Ning Qing did not even have any weight.
Thankfully, everything was resolved well.
Ning Qing took out her phone to make a call, "Hello, Secretary Zhu, help me check on a person — Song Yingjie."
...
The next afternoon, the doors of the elite school had a luxurious SUV vehicle stopped outside them. Ning Qing was seated in the back, and Zhu Rui passed the documents in his hands over to her.
"Madam, I have thoroughly investigated this Song Yingjie. Song Yingjie's mother, Song Yashu, had married into the prestigious Zhu family. The couple were loving and in harmony. Unfortunately, Song Yashu had died due to birth complications, so Father Zhu did not like this human who had stolen the life of his precious wife. After that, Father Zhu married again and had another son and daughter. Because the Song family had a strong influence, Song Yingjie was treated very well, but beyond the surface, he was ostracized by the entire Zhu family, and hence he started to be rebellious.
"When he was 16, he met Zhou Zhilei. At that time, he was being bullied by someone. Zhou Zhilei removed the clothing on herself to give it to him to wear, and even treated him to a meal, so he had good feelings towards Zhou Zhilei."
"Okay." Ning Qing looked through the document as she nodded saying, "To provide help when someone is in the hour of need would leave a huge warmth and gratitude behind. This is definitely something that he would never forget as a boy who lacked love from a young age. Song Yingjie was 16 then, and that meant it was 4 years ago. That was when I met Lu Shaoming for the first time. Maybe in others eyes, Lu Shaoming and Zhou Zhilei were a pair, so Song Yingjie had always treated Zhou Zhilei as his future sister in law.
"This Zhou Zhilei is also driven to desperate action, the last time during the Lu family gathering, I received the recognition of the elders of the Lu family, and now the relations between me and my mother-in-law have slowly warmed up, so she could not take it any further but decided to use this ace card. Song Yingjie had all along treated me as an enemy because of my sudden appearance, and alongside Zhou Zhilei's instigation, he was led on the wrong path. In his eyes, I was seen as a bad woman who is involved in the entertainment industry, so what happened was the result of all of this."
Zhu Rui smiled as he said, "Madam, thankfully you were quick witted yesterday. If not, Zhou Zhilei would use this trump card to blow it up and hence catch everyone unprepared."
After being complimented, Ning Qing felt great, and she lifted her eyebrows.
"Madam, should we send Song Yingjie back to where he came from?"
As he spoke, Ning Qing placed the documents by her side. Her small delicate face had a pair of huge sunglasses. Her rose-red A-line skirt covered her small round stomach, and she looked elegant and poised.
She sighed and looked outside the window."Song Yingjie is a child who has not grown up yet. If you send him back to the suffocating Zhu family, what would he do in the future?"
"Madam, everyone has their own lives to lead. President had commanded before he left: Madam has to put little Young Master Lu as the first priority, and do not worry too much about others' matters."
Ning Qing burst out into quick laughter as she said, "Who is talking about others' matters? Song Yingjie is my mother-in-law's favourite nephew. I am trying to save him and at the same time try to gain my mother in law's favour right now. Furthermore, " Ning Qing let out a serious tone as she continued, "Song Yingjie's character is not bad. He is worthy for me to give him a chance."
"But leaving Song Yingjie here would harm Madam's safety. The things that happened last night definitely cannot occur another time."
"Don't worry, he is only a naughty rascal. I only allowed him to goof around for two days, and you saw how I dealt with him."
As she spoke, she saw Song Yingjie walk out from the doors of the school, and he boarded a red sedan that was parked outside.
"Madam that is Zhou Zhilei's car. Zhou Zhilei has come to pick up Song Yingjie. Our people are following them; they are probably going to have a meal together."
"Okay." Ning Qing nodded her head.
"Madam, since you want to give him a chance, what do you want to do?"
Ning Qing looked at the boot of the red sedan, and there a crafty ray of light shot out from her eyes.
...
In the evening, Song Yingjie was dismissed from school and went home. He entered the villa, and the servant took the bag from his shoulders and gave him slippers to change into.
Song Yingjie removed his sports shoes and wore the slippers.
At this moment, he felt something weird below his feet, . He channelled his gaze downwards, and one leg of his had many centipedes crawling over it.
"Ah!" Song Yingjie was shocked as he screamed. He feared insects more than anything else in life.
"What is wrong, what is wrong?" At this moment, Ning Qing heard his scream and rushed out.
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