The car started again.
Song Qiao went to several nearby shops and bought some specialty snacks from Modu, such as dongtiao gao, mint gao, Fengxian haitang gao, and xiekehuang, all of which Gao Meng liked.
Although he hadn't had much to do with her since returning, they hadn't gone out shopping many times.
The key was that Gao Meng, though more mature in her circumstances and dealings than before, still bore considerable pressure and had to guard against the malice from the Gao family, so she didn't go out much.
And he felt his concern for her was still not enough, which was not good!
Moreover, he would be busy for the next few days, and would have even less time to spend with her.
When they returned to the old Gao family mansion, Gao Meng jumped up with joy when he brought out the snacks.
"Oh, thank you so much, Master. I was just thinking about eating some of these things, and I didn't expect you to buy them back! This is really!"
"Heh, that's great, as long as you like them! Come, try them quickly!" Song Qiao said, arranging the snacks on the table.
As he opened the lids, various sweet and fragrant smells quickly wafted out.
Gao Meng leaned in, squinted, and took a deep breath.
That deep affection made her seem more like a young girl at this moment.
It was not easy to see her innocent and lively appearance.
Song Qiao stood by, watching her at this moment, and felt a surge of emotion.
His disciple, this little girl, on her small, fragile body, how much pressure had she endured!
Oh, she wasn't fragile anymore; she was already developing in the direction of a female behemoth.
After a long time, she finally opened her eyes, extended two delicate fingers, and gently picked up a piece of candied winter melon with dark green in the middle. She turned gracefully and brought it to Song Qiao's lips.
"Master, here, ah—" she said, her lips parting involuntarily. They were crystal clear, plump, and rosy, like freshly peeled lychees.
"I don't like things that are too sweet!" Song Qiao's gaze fell on the candied winter melon.
"Just try a little, come on!" she insisted.
"Alright, I'll try a little." Song Qiao opened his mouth and took a bite, only a small section.
A large piece remained.
Gao Meng gave Song Qiao a sideways glance, her eyes rolled, and she put it into her own mouth.
Seeing Gao Meng's action, Song Qiao's heart warmed.
However, before he could make any move, Liu Min appeared again.
This time, her attitude had changed drastically.
Whether to Song Qiao or Gao Meng, she had a smiling face, and her smile was almost fawning.
More importantly, she was carrying a lot of things, large and small bags, including two bottles of Maotai and bird's nest.
"Xiao Meng, Auntie's attitude this morning was not good, please don't mind. By the way, you've been back for so long, and I haven't had a good look at you or chatted with you. You won't be angry, will you!" Liu Min stepped forward and made awkward conversation.
Gao Meng was truly helpless.
But for her cousin's sake, she couldn't put on a grumpy face, especially since the other person was an elder and had come to apologize.
She could only look at Song Qiao helplessly.
Song Qiao chuckled inwardly, people were so realistic.
He signaled Gao Meng to accept the gifts.
Gao Meng could only agree, otherwise, she would seem too ungracious.
She really had no temper with her aunt.
Liu Min said, and was about to go inside.
Seeing Song Qiao, the smile on her face grew even wider.
Compared to the morning, it was a 180-degree turn, but the sense of fear still remained.
More accurately, it was dread.
After all, Song Qiao's identity had now been exposed.
And he also understood that Liu Min's visit was secondary to Gao Meng; the main target was him.
She must have learned that he was the new president of Huajiang Company and had come personally for her daughter's sake.
Sure enough, Liu Min smiled at Song Qiao and said, "Mr. Song, I'm truly sorry. I hope you'll be magnanimous and not hold it against me. I..."
Song Qiao smiled faintly and did not reply.
Liu Min said a few words, felt she couldn't go on, and then stopped.
Song Qiao then said, "I understand your purpose. Don't worry, I will arrange Zheng Ci's matter properly..." Seeing how good she was to Gao Meng, I won't let her suffer any grievances. Of course, how far she can go will still require evaluation and discussion by the company."
"Oh, Mr. Song, you are too modest. Isn't everything decided by a word from you..." Liu Min flattered him again.
Her attitude made Gao Meng blush.
As they were talking, Zheng Ci also arrived.
This time, her mood was much better.
However, seeing her mother here, she seemed very embarrassed.
She directly expressed her displeasure to Liu Min, "Mom, what are you doing here?"
"Of course, I'm here to apologize!" Liu Min said righteously.
Zheng Ci, with a red face, looked at Gao Meng and Song Qiao, truly ashamed and not knowing what to say.
"Xiao Meng, I'm sorry, you, don't mind..."
"It's okay!"
Zheng Ci felt very embarrassed facing Song Qiao, and also a bit awestruck.
The key was that Song Qiao's current status was indeed different from before.
He was the president of Huajiang now!
"Mr. Song, have you been to the Korean chaebol?" she asked expectantly.
Song Qiao said casually, "Of course, I beat up Li Junhao and made him break a leg and lose two teeth!"
"Ah?" Zheng Ci was stunned, not expecting Song Qiao to be so fierce.
"What, you beat up a Korean? Then, then... will there be trouble?" Liu Min was both surprised and pleased.
She was surprised that Song Qiao was so bold as to beat up a senior executive of a Korean chaebol, that arrogant fellow.
She was pleased that he had avenged Zheng Ci and prevented her from being harmed.
After all, her daughter had almost been ruined by that guy.
So, at this moment, she looked at Song Qiao with a hint of gratitude.
Suddenly, she thought that if Song Qiao and Gao Meng hadn't been there last night, Zheng Ci might have been harmed, so she became even more grateful to Song Qiao and Gao Meng.
Although Gao Meng had expected her master to get justice for her, she didn't expect him to be so effective.
"That's great, thank you!" She immediately began to express her gratitude and showered him with compliments.
"Well, there's no need for all this. Practice the Xingyiquan routines a few more times later!"
"Yes, Master!" Gao Meng replied loudly.
She loved practicing punches and the like the most now.
"Let's get back to the main topic. Don't worry, I've told them that Li Junhao will personally come to Huajiang tomorrow to apologize to you two."
"That's great!" Gao Meng clenched her small fists.
"Thank you!" Zheng Ci also immediately expressed her gratitude.
He glanced at Liu Min again and said to Zheng Ci, "Coincidentally, tomorrow, Liu Manjiang will be fired, and the position of general manager will be yours!"
"I, I'm afraid I can't do it well!" Zheng Ci's face was flushed red, and disregarding her mother's objections, she stood up and said to Song Qiao.
"It's okay, I'm just making a suggestion, and it might not be approved. Besides, even if it is approved, there will be an internship period, so you'll have time to learn and adapt!" Song Qiao said.
"Yes, cousin, I have confidence in your abilities!" Gao Meng heard Song Qiao's arrangement and was happy for her, encouraging her.
"Then, alright, I'll try!" Zheng Ci's eyes sparkled with excitement, full of fighting spirit.
After chatting for a while longer, Zheng Ci and her mother Liu Min took their leave.
Gao Meng complained about Liu Min's attitude.
Song Qiao just smiled faintly, "Heh, it's like this... The poor in the city are ignored, but the rich in the mountains have relatives. And there's also the saying, 'Pity the parents of the world'..."
As soon as he said this, Song Qiao regretted it.
As expected, the smile on Gao Meng's face faded, and her eyes turned a little red.
Not knowing how to comfort her, he resolutely shut his mouth.
He reached out, picked up a piece of candied winter melon, and brought it to her lips.
It was said that replenishing sugar could improve one's mood.
"Pfft!" Gao Meng burst into tears and then smiled.
She opened her mouth, bit into the candied winter melon, "Fortunately, I have you with me!"
The candied winter melon tasted sweet!
Suddenly, the doorbell rang again, breaking the warm and slightly ambiguous atmosphere.
Gao Meng frowned slightly and said, "They must be looking for you. You're the president now, a busy person!"
Song Qiao smiled and said nothing, this girl...
A man and a woman walked in side by side.
They bowed respectfully to Song Qiao at the same time.