Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Bai Fengying shook her head. "I have thought about this reason, but Qin Zhiyuan's attitude was very resolute yesterday."

“I also said that I could help him raise the child.”

“If she’s willing, I can even take care of that woman for him and not cause him any trouble.”

"But he wouldn't agree, and he even turned against me!"

He even said that even without this woman and child, he couldn't live with me anymore!

Bai Xiaowei shook his head. "That's the strange thing. What's my brother-in-law doing this for? Just for a pretty woman?"

"I admit that Song Ci is indeed quite beautiful, but there are women in China who are more beautiful than Song Ci."

"Given my brother-in-law's current status and position, what kind of beautiful woman couldn't he have? Why would he need to bring her home?"

"Besides, even if our father passes away, his status as the son-in-law of the Bai family is still his passport to promotion."

"Without this background, which of the older generation in Beijing's elite circles would promote or take care of him?"

"Based solely on ability?"

"There are many capable people in officialdom. Who gets promoted based on ability or is it not because of the support of their elders?"

"Qin Zhiyuan is very ambitious in his career, so he must understand this principle."

Bai Fengying frowned. "What you said does make some sense... So what do you think is the reason?"

Bai Xiaowei thought for a moment and gave a reason he had already prepared: "Song Ci did not come to my brother-in-law's side for no reason. Including how the two met back then, it is very likely that someone was secretly instructing them."

"Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?"

Bai Fengying understood. "You mean Song Ci has ulterior motives for getting close to Qin Zhiyuan? It's not as simple as him wanting money?"

Bai Xiaowei bluntly exposed him, "He's after money? How much money does my brother-in-law have?"

Even if he were truly wealthy, would he dare to spend it?

"I spent money, and the next day the disciplinary committee came knocking on my door!"

"Besides, if it's just about money, it's easier to marry one of those rich second-generation heirs."

"If I'm not mistaken, this Song Ci is definitely a tool used by certain people."

"They want to use this woman against our Bai family!"

Bai Fengying's face instantly turned from deathly pale to ashen.

She suddenly grabbed Bai Xiaowei's wrist, her nails almost digging into his flesh. "Go against the Bai family? Who dares to do that!"

"Is it the Wang family or the Lin family? A few years ago, when Dad was still alive, they were always making trouble for us!"

Bai Xiaowei deliberately frowned and followed her lead, saying, "It's hard to say right now, but it's definitely someone from the Beijing circle."

"Think about it, our Bai family is facing a shortage of successors and there's a lack of young talent."

"Especially after my second uncle's incident, the only person I can still rely on is my brother-in-law, the assistant minister."

"If he divorces you, who will benefit?"

Bai Xiaowei's words completely hit Bai Fengying's weak spot.

After her father passed away, the Bai family's connections were barely maintained by her.

People in Beijing's elite circles are outwardly polite, but secretly they're all waiting to see the joke played.

"What should we do? Xiaowei, you have to think of something!"

That's exactly what Bai Xiaowei wanted to hear.

He stood up, feigning deep thought, and paced back and forth a couple of steps before saying, "The only breakthrough now is Song Ci!"

"As long as I can get the mastermind out of her, we can turn the tables and control the other side."

"Either make them stop, or bring this matter to the forefront and make them regret it."

"Breaking up a marriage is a despicable tactic, a major taboo in our circle."

"If we're willing to resort to such despicable tactics, then none of us need to care about our dignity anymore!"

Bai Fengying was still unsure, her eyes filled with anxiety. "That Song Ci went into hiding for Qin Zhiyuan, even secretly married and had a child. She doesn't seem like a woman who's easy to deal with."

"Moreover, this matter concerns your brother-in-law's privacy, so we can't ask an outsider to do it."

Bai Xiaowei's expression also turned serious. "So, I have to go there myself to handle this matter!"

Bai Fengying was slightly surprised when she heard this, "You're going in person?"

Bai Xiaowei nodded, "That's right!"

“I will go to talk to her in person, on your behalf and on behalf of the Bai family, so as to show my sincerity.”

"If we go through a middleman, she might not agree. Only if I step in can we have a chance to talk!"

Bai Fengying was indeed persuaded and nodded, her face finally regaining some color. "Xiaowei, you've thought of everything!"

“You’re right. Only you are suitable to handle this matter. I’m not comfortable asking anyone else.”

"Including your sister Yang Li, who used to listen to me completely, but lately I've found myself unable to understand her anymore..."

Bai Xiaowei smiled wryly, "Sister, if you ask me, you're just confused."

"If you can't trust your own family, you'd rather trust an outsider."

"No wonder my brother-in-law is angry with you. You hired an outsider to monitor him. Even if nothing happens to him, he must be feeling uneasy."

"No matter what, my brother-in-law is still a man. What do men want? Status in the family!"

"To put it bluntly, it's about saving face."

"You've planted so many spies in the ministry, not even letting my brother-in-law's every move slip by. Now, who in the entire ministry doesn't know he's henpecked?"

"Otherwise, how could Song Ci have achieved such a decisive victory?"

"Besides, that Yang Li is no pushover either."

"You find a woman, a beautiful woman, to watch over your man. Aren't you afraid she'll steal him from you?"

Bai Fengying hadn't initially looked in this direction, but upon hearing her brother's unintentional remark, she immediately frowned. "Really?"

"Yang Li has been with me for so many years. If it weren't for my help back then, she would have been forced into an arranged marriage by her family long ago... She probably wouldn't have any feelings for Qin Zhiyuan, right?"

Bai Fengying's voice carried a hint of uncertainty, but her fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, her knuckles turning white.

She wasn't unaware that Yang Li had been acting strangely lately. When Yang Li reported on Qin Zhiyuan's whereabouts recently, she always seemed to be covering for Qin Zhiyuan, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

I hadn't thought much of it at the time, but now, after Bai Xiaowei's reminder, a cold sweat suddenly broke out on my back!

Bai Xiaowei sighed, lowering his voice even further, "Sister, you can't see into someone's heart."

“My brother-in-law is so outstanding. They’ve been working together for a long time, and their interactions are open and aboveboard. It’s hard to guarantee that she won’t have any romantic feelings.”

"Moreover, Yang Li is beautiful and comes from the Yang family of Tianjing."

"Qin Zhiyuan already finds you too controlling. If Yang Li shows him some kindness, will he be tempted?"

"At that time, not only will Song Ci be a problem, but Yang Li will also be a hidden danger!"

"Yang Li knows too much about our Bai family. What if she really gets involved with Qin Zhiyuan and then turns around and bites you back?"

"In short, don't let Song Ci get involved in this matter anymore. I'll handle it!"

Bai Fengying nodded quickly, "What you said makes sense."

"I should have called you back to analyze this matter sooner, so I wouldn't have ended up making hasty and ill-advised decisions."

"Xiaowei, if you had focused on your family years ago, I wouldn't have needed to rely on outsiders."

"By the way, what are you planning to do with Song Ci?"