The matriarch has returned; that spendthrift son is truly daring!

Chapter 263 Sorry, I don't know you.

Looking at Duan Haisheng, who was busy and overwhelmed, An Qiqi felt no pity in her eyes. The more scandals involving the Duan family continued to surface, the happier she became.

Everyone rushed to Duan Wenxue to complain, and the situation was beyond repair. Duan Wenxue had no choice but to take a desperate measure and bring out the Gu worms she had carefully cultivated.

"Listen carefully, this is called Love Gu. I know you all have lovers, so get rid of them all. If you want to win back the Duan family, there is only one way: marriage alliance. If you want those girls to be willing to be with you, you will need this. Once they eat the Gu worm, they will be devoted to you for life."

Upon hearing that such a wonderful thing existed, the members of the Duan family's collateral branches were overjoyed, as it was a hundred times better than any so-called aphrodisiac.

With this thing, wouldn't all those young ladies from noble families be easy prey?

Looking at their smug and lewd expressions, Duan Wenxue warned sternly, "What you want is simple: the woman or man you marry must be from one of the top ten families in Beijing."

Duan Haisheng was the first to rush forward and ask, "Auntie, will this have any side effects?"

Duan Wenxue snorted coldly, a hint of pride showing between her brows. This was something she had spent more than ten years researching and re-exploring.

"Of course not. Even if it were, it would only be the person who was drugged, and it has nothing to do with you."

Duan Haisheng was overjoyed and was the first to receive the love potion.

He was determined to get that woman.

Duan Wenxue waved her hand, indicating that they could all leave.

The Duan family's impending bankruptcy is inevitably accompanied by the Song family's fierce opposition. However, besides the Song family, there are other forces at play that she is unaware of. The precarious Duan family, if it doesn't want to go bankrupt, has no other choice but to take this path—this is the only way.

Duan Wenxue held another box in her hand. She gently opened it, bit her finger, and dripped a drop of blood into it, which was then consumed by the small black insects inside.

In my past life, I didn't have you; in this life, no matter what, I will have you.

Duan Haisheng returned home excitedly and couldn't wait to cut his own blood and put it into the box.

An Qiqi stood at the door and saw his actions clearly. She was very curious about what was inside that could make Duan Haisheng so happy. Only after Duan Haisheng went to take a shower did she cautiously walk in.

Upon opening the box, I found insects!

An Qiqi was shocked; it was the bug from Duan Wenxue's room.

What do they want to do?

An Qiqi got along fairly well with the Duan family's girls. She called to inquire and learned that Duan Wenxue had prepared a small box for each of the unmarried men and women in the family today.

They had no idea what was inside.

An Qiqi vaguely sensed that something was wrong, so she went back to her room, just about to take a picture to show Song Shuyue.

Duan Haisheng stood behind her without saying a word, his face ashen.

An Qiqi was startled and before she could say a word, Duan Haisheng slapped her to the ground.

"You bitch, who gave you permission to touch my things? Are you looking for death?"

Duan Haisheng's face was contorted with rage. He put away the box, kicked her, and strode away.

An Qiqi was in pain all over her body. She gritted her teeth and her eyes flashed with hatred.

"An Qiqi, where have you been? I'm hungry, come downstairs and cook for me." Her father-in-law's voice came from downstairs.

The mother-in-law cursed, "She must be hiding somewhere slacking off. That wretched girl, when I find her, I'll beat her to death! She doesn't even look at the child when he's crying. Does she want to cry my grandson to death?"

An Qiqi composed herself, stood up, and went downstairs.

Duan Haisheng was eager to find an opportunity and didn't ask about An Qiqi's matter at all. Tomorrow there was a star-studded banquet hosted by the Song Group, and the top ten families in Beijing and some other important figures would be attending.

This was undoubtedly the best opportunity for the Duan family, which is why Duan Wenxue gave them the love potion.

Duan Wenxue anticipated that An Qiqi would make some underhanded moves, so she had someone secretly follow her. Just as An Qiqi was about to hail a taxi, they drugged her and took her away.

Duan Wenxue looked at the unconscious woman lying on the ground, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes.

"Keep a close eye on her and don't let her leave your side even for a moment."

"Yes."

The Song family's business meeting invited many people, including the Duan family, which was something Duan Wenxue found puzzling.

The Duan family can go in, but the Song family and they have clearly revealed their identities and are irreconcilable enemies. So why invite them?

Duan Wenxue stopped thinking about it because she couldn't think of it.

Her top priority was to save the Duan family; she couldn't allow them to fall into decline again.

Unable to contain his curiosity, Song Yanzhao asked, "Yueyue, why did you include the Duan family as well?"

Song Yanzhao asked the same question that everyone else wanted to know, so they all listened quietly to her.

Song Shuyue put down her teacup, her expression indifferent, with a hint of coldness in her eyes.

"Because there's going to be a good show, the Duan family is now like ants hanging on the shore. I want to see if they can still hang there after tonight."

Song Yanbai instantly understood the meaning behind her words.

"Yueyue, what do you want...?"

Song Shuyue drank the last sip of tea, got up and went upstairs to change her clothes. Duan Wenxue, it's time to end this.

Now that she understood the Duan family's situation, she was going abroad to indulge herself, travel, and do whatever she wanted.

Xie family

Xie Junchen kept adjusting his suit. He didn't like wearing suits, but there was no doubt that he looked incredibly handsome in one.

He couldn't help but admire his own handsome appearance.

Seeing his narcissistic appearance, Xie Fanjun complained, "Second brother, you look like that peacock now."

Xie Junchen: "...If you can't speak properly, then get out of here."

Xie Fanjun stuck out her tongue at her and mischievously ran back to her room.

Not long after, Song Yanbai arrived to pick up Xie Fanjun; the two were now engaged.

Xie Junchen sat upright on the sofa, greeted Song Yanbai, and then asked, "Will Yueyue be going too?"

With a slightly uneasy feeling, what if Yueyue didn't go? Wouldn't he have wasted two hours getting ready tonight?

Song Yanbai nodded.

"Brother Song." A soft, sweet voice rang out, and Xie Junchen couldn't help but get goosebumps.

His lips twitched, and he stared wide-eyed at his younger sister in a black dress behind him.

What's wrong with this girl? The things she's saying are so pretentious.

Xie Junchen rubbed his arms, his gaze falling on Song Yanbai. Seeing that Song Yanbai's expression was normal, he stood up and extended his hand to Xie Fanjun, saying, "Very beautiful."

Those three words made Xie Fanjun blush, and she shyly placed her hand in his palm.

"let's go."

"Ah."

Song Yanbai disliked girls acting coquettishly, but he found Xie Fanjun's voice very pleasant.

Looking at the girl next to him who was much shorter than him, he could hardly believe that they had actually become boyfriend and girlfriend.

Xie Fanjun took the initiative to pursue him.

At first, he remained unmoved, adhering to the principle of politeness towards his friend's sister.

He is a mature man who has seen many ups and downs. The young girl's naive and immature pursuit seems clumsy to him, and her lively and clever appearance adds a different kind of color to his peaceful life.

Her pursuit of him started cautiously, but after she realized that he wasn't serious, she became blatant.

As soon as he got into the car, Xie Fanjun hooked her arms around his neck, her soft voice exploding in his ear.

"Brother Song, guess what color underwear I'm wearing underneath... underwear~"

Song Yanbai's breath hitched, his eyes darkened, and he gripped her small waist. "Stop fooling around."

Xie Fanjun pouted her bright red lips, acting all sly and secretly flirtatious.

Song Yanbai swallowed hard, loosened the little hand that was hooked around his neck, and felt inexplicably disappointed. He looked at the girl's face and saw that she was clearly unhappy.

He smiled helplessly, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "Pink."

Song Yanbai's breath sprayed near her ear, and Xie Fanjun felt as if something had exploded.

She reached out and punched his fist in shame and anger.

"You hate it."

The assistant sitting in the front row: "......" I didn't eat dinner tonight, but I feel full.

At the glamorous banquet, toasts were exchanged and business owners from all sides gathered together.

Several members of the Duan family came.

Duan Wenxue was naturally one of them. Now that the Duan family has lost power, basically no one is willing to greet them, for fear of getting into trouble and causing some unexpected changes.

Duan Wenxue gripped her wine glass tightly, thinking of this group of snobs.

That's really awful.

She stood upstairs looking around as if searching for someone. When she saw Xie Junchen walk in, her heart surged with emotion, and she slowly walked downstairs with her wine glass in hand.

Xie Junchen, do you know that?

From the moment I first saw you, I fell hopelessly in love with you. It was my first time in the capital, and I was unfamiliar with the place and people. I was harassed by the noble ladies of the capital, and it was you who passed by and spoke up for me. It was love at first sight.

I know you are the man I need to pursue in this life.

But after I finished dealing with the affairs of the manor, you died in that snowy winter.

Later, she learned a lot about him and discovered a truth she didn't want to believe.

Xie Junchen actually likes Song Shuyue!

Why is it that bitch again? She was unwilling to accept it. In her previous life, she was powerless against Song Shuyue because of her power. Heaven had eyes and allowed her to be reborn.

This time, she seized the opportunity and proceeded step by step. Seeing the decline of the Song family, she began to sabotage them, aiming to bring them down. She used her own methods to climb to this position, almost surpassing the Song family and becoming one of the top ten families in the Song family.

But then Song Shuyue came back!

Why did she come back?

why.

"Mr. Xie, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

Duan Wenxue took the initiative to greet him. She had met Xie Junchen many years ago and recognized him at first glance as the young general from back then.

But his whereabouts were elusive, and she had no chance to get close to him until he returned to the country this time, which finally gave her the opportunity.

She tried several times to create a chance encounter, but Xie Junchen was too wary, and she could only act like a clown. Fortunately, she had spoken to him a few times many years ago.

Xie Junchen felt hatred the moment he saw Duan Wenxue. She actually hired someone to harm Yueyue; she deserved to die.

He had already handed the evidence to Song Yanzhou, and they hadn't taken any action, so they must have their reasons. He shouldn't interfere too much, lest he ruin their plans.

But we will never let them have an easy time.

Duan Wenxue never dreamed that there was another force targeting him, and that force was none other than Xie Junchen, whom he had always longed for.

"Sorry, we're not familiar with each other."

Xie Junchen spoke coldly, his eyes revealing disdain and alienation, which deeply stung Duan Wenxue.