After abandoning his wife and children, Bo Xilai coaxed and begged her to reconcile.

Zeng Ling and Shen Yanzhi brought many gifts for everyone.

They brought the two children Finnish Moomin enamel water bottles, creating a Nordic fairytale atmosphere, as well as Fjällräven mini backpacks and a reindeer plush toy for each child, which the two children absolutely loved.

I also brought Skandinavisk forest scented candles for Song Jin. When lit, the pleasant fragrance is released layer by layer, as if bringing the Nordic forest home.

"I have a gift too? Thank you, Aunt Zeng and President Shen!" Jiang Yiran happily accepted the hand-knitted wool scarf. It was soft and cozy, and the low-saturation hazy blue color made people feel warm and comforted just by looking at it.

For the first time, Bo Sinian felt awkward.

He didn't know that Zeng Ling and Shen Yanzhi had returned, nor did he know that they would be having dinner at Qingwu Garden.

After all, Zeng Ling didn't like him, and he was afraid that his presence would spoil her good mood after returning from her honeymoon.

If he does that, he will not only fail to gain favor, but will also be disliked, which would be a loss for him.

"This is for you. Thank you for taking care of Yiyi and Xiao Jiu over the past few months. It's not an expensive gift, so I hope Mr. Bo won't find it offensive."

Zeng Ling handed him an exquisitely packaged gift box containing a Norwegian outdoor windproof lighter with a stylish design featuring glacier elements.

Zeng Ling's tone was still stiff, but the gift was enough to make Bo Sinian feel flattered. "How could I possibly dislike it? Thank you!"

Upon receiving the gift, Bo Sinian instantly felt empowered again.

Zeng Ling wasn't too surprised to learn that Guo Ying was Song Guangming's mistress and Song Qingchuan was Song Guangming's illegitimate son.

There was no evidence before, but now she is determined to make these people pay the price they deserve!

Zeng Ling had his assistant contact Song Guangming, expressing his willingness to consider discussing cooperation with him, but he had to show sufficient sincerity.

Song Guangming never expected that the Fifth Family would agree to meet with him.

In his room at the Riverside Garden Hotel, he paced back and forth with ecstatic joy. "The Fifth Family has contacted me! The Fifth Family has contacted me! Su Yu, do you know what this means?"

He excitedly pressed Guo Ying's shoulder, his eyes filled with undisguised excitement: "This means I can finally turn my life around! Oh no, this means there's always a way out! When you think you've reached the end of the road, a new path opens up! Once I secure the cooperation with the Fifth Family, I can not only keep the Song Group, but I can also gamble on becoming one of the top wealthy families in Nancheng."

Guo Ying revealed a charming surprise, her eyes slightly upturned, her red lips curving into a soft, alluring arc. Her voice was soft and sweet, yet it concealed a shrewdness that seemed to gauge people's true feelings: "Really? Then I wish you all the best. However, for my son's sake, I've been hiding for so many years, enduring so much gossip and judgment. Now that I'm getting old and losing my looks, you don't expect me to continue being a coward, do you?" Her tone was full of grievance as she finished speaking.

"Of course not. With her making such a scene with me now, divorce is inevitable. Besides, Mom is also hoping that you and your son can return to the Song family as soon as possible." Song Guangming patted her shoulder and said confidently, "I know I've wronged you and made you suffer for so many years. Don't worry, I won't let you and your son suffer again."

"That's good. I'm content with just hearing you say that." Guo Ying nestled softly into his arms, gazing at him with alluring eyes.

To show his sincerity, Song Guangming offered to mortgage all of the Song Group's core factory buildings and warehouse land in exchange for the resources of the Fifth Family.

Once he has the resources and can revitalize his cash flow, he can make a comeback.

But how could Song Jin and Zeng Ling not see through his scheme?

The equity and land mortgages, if the Song family goes bankrupt, will see their value plummet. The Fifth Family stated: This is hardly a sign of sufficient sincerity. Resources are negotiable, but only after all documents and mortgage procedures have been fully verified and finalized. Don't talk to me about bottom lines; you have no right to negotiate!

Song Guangming had no choice but to compromise.

When he arrived at the appointed time, he found Zeng Ling instead.

He was full of doubt, and disdain: "What are you doing here? Let me finish my business first. I have an appointment with an important guest today, so get out of here right now!"

Zeng Ling glanced at him indifferently, exuding an air of superiority.

She gently raised her hand, picked up the teacup on the table, and took a sip. A jade bracelet on her wrist swayed slightly. Although she wore no ostentatious decorations, she exuded an air of nobility accumulated over the years and an invisible sense of oppression.

After setting down her teacup, she leaned back in her leather seat, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Why do you think I'm here?"

Her composed demeanor aroused some doubt in Song Guangming's heart. "Could it be that the Fifth Family also invited you?"

After saying that, he realized it was impossible and scoffed, "What makes you think you can get the Fifth Family to cooperate with you? You'd better leave. The Fifth Family isn't someone to mess with. Don't make things difficult for yourself later."

A hint of undisguised mockery flashed in Zeng Ling's eyes. Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried a nonchalant, playful tone: "The Fifth Family? Guess why the Fifth Family chose you?"

Song Guangming frowned; the question was clearly very offensive.

But he had indeed considered this issue. From the outside, the Song Group appeared to be on its last legs, facing the risk of bankruptcy at any moment. It was certainly not a suitable partner.

However, from another perspective, the Song family isn't entirely without advantages. The Song family is a long-established enterprise with a deeply ingrained brand power and advantages, and compared to other large corporations, it's easier to manage now. Most importantly, it's willing to demonstrate sufficient sincerity and offer maximum concessions to the fifth family.

Therefore, he felt that he was also qualified to sit at the negotiating table.

At least, she's far more qualified than Zeng Ling!

"I have nothing to explain to you. If you don't leave and ruin my plans, don't blame me for being impolite," Song Guangming warned coldly.

"If I leave, who will you talk to about cooperation?" Zeng Ling said each word clearly in the quiet private room. Although she did not raise her voice, her imposing aura suddenly spread out.

Song Guangming's eyelids twitched, a bad premonition rising within him: "What... what do you mean?"

"Weren't you going to discuss cooperation with the Fifth Family? What? You know nothing about their background?" Zeng Ling tapped the table lightly with her fingertip, her eyes filled with mockery.

"You? What is your relationship with the Fifth Family?" Song Guangming stared at her intently, trying to glean some clues from her expression.

Zeng Ling's gaze fell heavily on him, scrutinizing the rapidly changing expressions on his face. A cold smile curled at the corner of her lips: "I am the person you are looking for, a member of the Fifth Family."

She spoke each word clearly and deliberately, each one striking her ear.

The air in the private room froze instantly.

Song Guangming's expression froze.

Two seconds later, he seemed to realize what was happening, and laughed incredulously, "This, how is this possible? This is absolutely impossible!"

He knew Zeng Ling's background; she was an orphan, so how could she possibly be a member of the mysterious Fifth Family!