Chapter 178: The Ming Family Turmoil

【Host, Mingmeng is not the child of the head of the family, but the girl Shi Yu chose, Ming Wanqiu, is! There's also a misunderstanding here; Host, do you want to hear it?】

Su Yu, feeling a bit self‑destructive, 【What gossip, spill it! I hope after hearing it my mood will be better!】

【The one who was supposed to be matched with Shi Xu back then was Ming Wanqiu. Before the match, Ming Wanqiu saw Shi Xu's photo, thought he was too ugly, and let Mingmeng go in her place.】

Su Yu recalled Shi Xu's appearance; not exactly sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, but a crew‑cut and a full face. After a quick tidy‑up, he's a bit of a handsome guy.

【She set the bar that high?】

Wulongcha collapsed on the bed, 【No, according to the data I investigated, that photo might involve some misunderstanding. When Shi Xu married Mingmeng, a small incident broke out, and the chief culprit was Ming Wanqiu. Shi Xu and Mingmeng are considered a loving couple within the circle, but Ming Wanqiu often slanders the two, especially Mingmeng! Therefore, Ming Wanqiu probably regrets having given Shi Xu to Mingmeng!】

Su Yu remarked, "The rich families are really chaotic!"

【Ming Wanqiu's engagement to Shi Yu—could it be that she wants to become sister‑in‑law to Mingmeng and bully her?】

Shi Yu's status as the legitimate son was acknowledged by the Shi family. If Ming Wanqiu marries Shi Yu, she becomes Mingmeng's elder sister‑in‑law. It's easy for an elder sister‑in‑law to make life hard for her younger sister‑in‑law!

【Unclear, but the Ming family did have a stir for a while. The head of the Ming family's position isn't very stable.】

Ming family!

Su Xi sent a message to Meng Xianle, asking him to investigate the Ming family's affairs, especially Ming Wanqiu.

【Host, now Shi Yu has the backing of the Ming family and the Qi family; you have the backing of the Ming family and the Qin family, making it a match in strength!】

If the Qin family hadn't made that move, Wulongcha guesses the Ming family would probably have chosen Shi Yu.

【Yes, our chips are the same as Shi Yu's. But with the Qi family and the Ming family together, we only have the Qin family and a few investors; can we really win?】

Su Yu felt uneasy!

The Qi family's influence is indeed considerable. Apart from that useless Qi Yinghao, the other Qi family members are quite shrewd!

Su Xi leaked the news that the Qin family was participating in the Qingshan Project.

……

Ming family

"Brother, that Shi Yu isn't a good person; how could you agree to cooperate with him?"

Everyone who partnered with Shi Yu basically ended up dead! Not that they fell into ruin, but they were just unlucky and died! The death rate of his collaborators is absurdly high—who introduced him to the Ming family, trying to use him as a knife to kill them?

The second eldest of the Ming family never even considered why the elder brother helped Shi Yu!

"Why not? He also has the Qi family as backing, and he's even more generous than the Su family!"

The head of the Ming family stroked his chair, his face full of defiance! What he hates most is that younger brother, who leans on their parents' favoritism and blabs about everything. In short, "You're wrong; you must do as I say!"

"But the Qi family isn't good either! Shi Yu's identity is questionable, his methods are too ruthless, he's hardly a good partner! Moreover, his luck with women is too great; aren't you worried Ming Wanqiu will be deceived?"

The Ming family head got angry thinking of that! If the photo hadn't been wrong, how could Ming Wanqiu possibly have disliked Shi Xu, allowing Mingmeng to succeed in the pick‑up?

"I have my own sense of proportion on this matter; don't meddle too much!"

The second eldest of the Ming family watched his elder brother act obstinately, sighed and left, then came back.

"Brother!"

"Call me the head of the family!"

The second eldest of the Ming family smoothly changed his tone, "Head, did you see? The Qin family also joined; they're on Su Xi's side!"

The Qin family has no heirs, but behind them is the Xu family. The Xu family has many formidable figures. If the Qin family were ruthless enough, they could completely hand the Qin family over to the Xu family.

The Ming family head doesn't believe it!

Last night, Ming Wanqiu even told her that Su Yu had angered Qin Zhenzhong and Qin Yuanjun; how could the Qin family possibly cooperate with the Su family?

"What nonsense are you spouting? The information I received says Qin Yuanjun treats Su Yu like an enemy!"

The Ming family head sent someone to verify this information; the second eldest silently left the study! He must learn from his daughter and keep an extra escape route for himself! In this house, he can't stay any longer!

Just as the Ming family head had people investigate, Ming Wanqiu arrived with Shi Yu, wanting to sign a contract.

In the past, the Ming family head would have signed without a second thought!

But this time it involves the Su family and the Qin family, especially the Qin family! The Ming family now can't match the Qin family and its backing Xu family. The Ming family head really needs to be more cautious!

He makes a mistake, and the second brother is always ready to take his place!

Ming Wanqiu, arriving at the Ming family with her boyfriend, was dissatisfied.

"Dad! Didn't we agree yesterday? We'll sign the contract. After helping Shi Yu obtain half of the Qingshan assets, we'll take the big share with Shi Yu, then distribute the scraps to the other participants. It's a sure‑gain, no‑loss deal!"

Ming Wanqiu just ran into her second uncle, but she didn't expect him to be able to persuade her father. Her father hates the Qi family and also hates the second uncle!

"Father‑in‑law, if the terms aren't satisfactory, we can keep negotiating. But for greater profit, we must take more, like two‑thirds of Qingshan!"

Ming Wanqiu heard that and practically wanted to jump up!

Two‑thirds, huh!

"Dad, what are you still thinking about? Isn't it good for us to cooperate with Shi Yu? His share still has to be divided with the Qi family and the Shi family; we're the biggest beneficiaries!"

Ming Wanqiu felt proud thinking about it; such a good man will eventually become her husband!

She used to envy and be jealous of Mingmeng, but now there's no need at all! Mingmeng will only be a stepping stone for her in the future!

"Let me think about it some more!"

……

"Good morning, Can Can, why are you here?"

When Su Yu opened the lounge door, she saw Tang Can hopping over. His school uniform was a bit ugly and slightly oversized, making Tang Can look even more pitiful!

"All soft, we meet again!"

Tang Can rushed over excitedly and hugged Su Yu; she really missed Su Yu a lot! But Su Yu never seeks her out at all! Moreover, their school teachers must be crazy, assigning them a huge pile of handicraft assignments every day, demanding they study at home and then submit the finished products and making videos!

Tang Tang, who gave the assignment, let out an 'Ah‑che!'

"Yeah, it's not school time now; why are you coming to play with me?"

Tang Can puffed out his cheek pouch, clearly angry.

"I don't want to, it's because of that useless guy!"

Huh? Why is this time linked to Ren Tiandu again?

Ren Tiandu truly is a pot that fell from the heavens!

"Tang Can, be reasonable— is this my problem? Clearly you caused the trouble yourself!"

Ren Tiandu is truly angry! Tang Can caused trouble at school herself, and it wasn't a quarrel, so how could it all be blamed on him?

Earlier, in front of Tang Tang, she was pouting and getting scolded! Yet here she still dares to invert right and wrong, claiming it's his fault?

"How can it not be your fault!"

Tang Can, angry, pulled her voice recorder out of her small bag!

Good night, babies~