Song Ennian shook his head, "How can that be the same..."
Song Ting interrupted him, "Alright, these things can’t just be said, you two stop arguing. In any case, I hope you can always be polite to each other. Really, there’s no need to be extra nice, just don’t be like me and Song Lei."
Shen Ci smiled and said, "It won’t happen, I’m not interested in the Song Family’s assets. We should not end up like you two."
As Shen Ci said this, she couldn’t help but remember the way Song Ennian once looked at Meng Chuyue and secretly decided to be a bit colder towards him in the future, to avoid meeting him, so Meng Chuyue could see less of him, too.
Song Ennian also hurriedly expressed his stance, "I know Ah Ci won’t accept the Song Family’s assets, but Dad, rest assured, she and Chuyue are my benefactors, and I will always cherish them."
Song Ting nodded in satisfaction, and after a moment of silence, he said to Shen Ci, "I would like to pay my respects to your mother. Do you have time to accompany me? Don’t force yourself if you’re busy."
To this day, Song Ting still couldn’t recall Qin Weilan’s face, let alone their past affair.
But since she had passed away and had given him such a wonderful son, and moreover, she endured grievances without bothering him for many years, he naturally needed to be grateful.
Shen Ci thought for a moment, "I’ll accompany you back."
Going back was actually quite simple, and besides, he also didn’t trust Song Ting to go alone.
Meng Chuyue naturally wouldn’t let Shen Ci go by herself.
Han Zheng couldn’t bear to leave his daughter, either.
Song Ennian also clamored to join in the fun.
In the end, they became a group of five.
With this arrangement, Medicinal Food Hall was left with Zhao Xiaoxin as the sole person in charge.
Though Su Jinnian, Han Muxuan, and Lin Muyun could help out, they also had their own stores to manage.
Worrying just in case, Meng Chuyue asked Song Enzhi to help oversee everything.
Zhao Xiaoxin and Song Enzhi were both pleased with this.
Born and raised in Imperial, Song Enzhi had seen all kinds of situations. Being Shen Ci’s sister and having her there for company, Zhao Xiaoxin instantly felt more courageous.
And Song Enzhi was also happy about the trust and affirmation Shen Ci and Meng Chuyue had in her.
When they were sent the message, both assured cheerfully, "Go on without worries, Sister Enzhi and I will manage the store well."
"Right, with us here, you can be at ease."
It was only after Shen Ci and the others left that Song Enzhi found out there was another key person in the store, Song Enshu.
Song Enzhi, with her pure intentions, didn’t like Song Lei’s family, but she knew that Song Enshu was an exception. Not only did she not hold any scheming thoughts against him, but she genuinely felt pity for him.
She was slightly younger than Song Enshu.
She walked over and greeted him softly, "Enshu, what are you doing here?"
If Song Enshu had come to eat a medicinal diet, she wouldn’t have asked him this question. But he was, surprisingly, carrying plates.
Song Enshu was all smiles, "Ah Ci asked me to help out while he’s away for these few days."
Song Enzhi was astounded, "You knew Ah Ci before?"
Song Enshu shook his head, "I only met him a few days ago when Big Brother, I mean, Ennian was in the hospital. But we hit it off right away."
Song Enshu was aware that his "hit it off" with Shen Ci was an intentional result on Shen Ci’s part.
Of course, Shen Ci didn’t have any malicious intentions. She saw the good in him, sympathized with his experiences and situation, and deliberately gave him a helping hand.
He was already eager to stand on his own feet, so he naturally wouldn’t pass up such a good opportunity.
However, Song Enzhi misunderstood, "Oh, now I remember. You studied computer science in college. You share similar interests and must have a lot to talk about. But, does your so-called help involve carrying plates?"
Song Enshu grinned, "I’ve brought over some classmates. I’m delivering some complimentary items to them."
Only then did Song Enzhi notice the tray in Song Enshu’s hand, which contained some pastries and pickles.
Remembering her own experience of delivering pickles to relatives and friends the other days, she chuckled, "Then you better hurry along."