Leaving the Zheng family, Song Qiao returned to the car.
Jiang Rou watched him, seeing he was fine, and felt a bit relieved.
She began to inquire about the situation. "How was it? Did you gain anything?"
Song Qiao nodded. Even he had to admit, the gains were immense!
"It's very different from what the outside world says. The Third Concubine's position in the Zheng family is stable."
"She's practically a tyrannical presence!"
"And it's not that Zheng Huihong dotes on her; to be precise, he fears her like the plague!"
Jiang Rou blinked slightly, completely taken aback that the truth was so different.
It was truly unexpected.
However, with this explanation, many of the previous inconsistencies now began to make sense.
After pondering for a moment, Jiang Rou nodded blankly and then asked.
"In that case, can't we ally with the Zheng family to eliminate the Third Concubine?"
"They must have many of her weaknesses."
"With their help, it should be much easier."
Recalling Zheng Huihong's attitude, Song Qiao smiled and shook his head.
"The Zheng family wouldn't dare. Besides, I've already set up the Third Concubine, and they think I'll face future trouble."
"So, they are hesitant to cooperate with me for now."
"And while it's not difficult to get rid of the Third Concubine, it's hard to shake the Guo family's foundation through it."
"But it doesn't matter. We can only start with the Third Concubine for now. We'll see what happens later."
"The Zheng father and son will definitely contact me again."
As their conversation reached this point, the car slowly started moving.
Jiang Rou drove Song Qiao home. As he got out of the car and prepared to open the door,
Jiang Rou suddenly returned and rushed in front of Song Qiao, calling out sincerely.
"Branch Master!"
"What is it?" Song Qiao was startled and quickly turned to ask.
He then saw Jiang Rou plop down on her knees before him.
Bowing her head, she earnestly pleaded.
"Since Master passed away, the branch has been leaderless and unstable."
"There are constant minor and major issues, and I and Li Chong alone cannot stabilize the situation."
"Since you hold the Tongmen token, I implore the Branch Master to return and take charge of the grand affairs as soon as possible!"
Song Qiao stepped forward and helped her up from the ground, nodding slightly in response.
"Don't worry, I will consider these matters."
"Your most important task right now is to help manage the Tao family."
"We can't let the entire Tao family collapse along with Tao Fan after his death."
"Yes!" Jiang Rou respectfully replied, then turned and left.
Song Qiao then pushed open the door and entered.
As soon as he walked in, he found Gao Meng sitting on the sofa, pouting with a displeased expression.
This greatly alarmed Song Qiao, who quickly leaned in to show concern.
"What's wrong, disciple? Are you on your period?"
"Let your master take a good look. Nothing serious can happen."
Seeing Song Qiao's flippant demeanor, Gao Meng was almost driven to temper.
She casually grabbed a throw pillow from the sofa and hurled it at him.
"It's all because of you! You don't manage anything all day, and many tasks can't move forward."
"Ye Zhiwei called earlier and was angry, making me take the blame for you!"
Song Qiao awkwardly scratched his head and began to make excuses.
"I just finished my assessment and have been recuperating at home. You know how exhausted I am."
As he spoke, Song Qiao took off his shoes and lay down on the sofa.
He naturally rested his feet on Gao Meng's legs, displaying a look of exhaustion.
Facing Song Qiao's casual actions, Gao Meng didn't react much.
She just lowered her head, appearing very dejected.
This made Song Qiao notice something was wrong. He quickly sat up from the sofa, becoming serious for once.
"What's wrong today?"
Gao Meng sniffled and then threw herself into his arms, sobbing softly.
"My grandfather doesn't recognize me anymore, and he often falls unconscious."
"The doctor said it's probably just a matter of days."
Song Qiao dotingly rubbed her head. There was nothing he could do to comfort her in this situation.
After all, human life is finite, and no matter how capable he was, he couldn't bring the dead back to life.
"What about you? What are your plans now?"
"Last time, you caused quite a scene at the Gao family's wedding banquet, completely enraging them."
"Even though they slandered you all over the internet, it didn't have much effect."
"Those people in the Gao family definitely won't let this go."
"When the time comes for your grandfather to pass, they will likely make their move again."
Gao Meng appeared very serious at this moment and said decisively.
"Then we'll solve the problem with violence!"
Song Qiao smiled and nodded, thinking, 'She truly is my disciple.'
"Target Gao Zhonghai then. He's the leader of the Gao family."
"Once he's dealt with, the Gao family will be without a leader."
"Even if the rest of them have objections, they'll have nothing to say."
Gao Meng strongly agreed with Song Qiao's suggestion and wiped her eyes.
"My current plan is to see my grandfather off when he passes."
"And then reclaim what is rightfully mine."
"If Gao Zhonghai insists on obstructing me, I will show no mercy!"
Knock, knock, knock.
Just then, a knock sounded at the door.
The two exchanged glances. Gao Meng composed herself and went to open it.
The moment she saw who it was, Gao Meng's heart skipped a beat.
For the person who had arrived was Xu Chao's uncle, Xu Luyuan!