Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Song Ci's hand clenched the bed sheet tightly. "Could it be that she really wants to take on the entire Hanergy Group by herself?"

Tang Shi analyzed slowly and methodically, "Hanergy is a state-owned enterprise and a pillar of the local economy."

"If she wants to investigate what happened back then, this is the most powerful breakthrough."

"Li Ying's goal is not to bring down Hanergy Group, but to use Hanergy Group to stir up trouble in Handong."

"Think about it, Hanergy is a long-established state-owned enterprise, involved in the local economy, employment, and has a lot of connections."

"Once Hanergy runs into trouble, it will inevitably trigger a chain reaction, at which point she will be able to take advantage of the chaos and use the situation to her advantage!"

Song Ci felt her hands and feet turn ice-cold. "Isn't she afraid of getting herself into trouble?"

"The investigation was so strict when Hanergy was restructured. My uncle was imprisoned back then because he was involved in economic issues."

"She's tackling this tough issue; she's practically courting death!"

Tang Shi's voice deepened, "Hatred can make people lose their minds. Your mother has been abroad all these years, and she must be more extreme than we imagined."

"In addition, I had someone investigate the information you provided."

“In recent years, funds have been flowing into Handong from the shell companies your mother registered abroad.”

"And the recipients of the funds are vaguely related to several vice presidents of Hanergy."

"I can say with certainty that your mother's accusations were not made blindly, but rather a premeditated scheme!"

"First, use the inspection team to make an example of us, then use our connections to seize power and gather clues from back then!"

"If possible, let's also take back Hanergy Group while we're at it!"

"To put it bluntly, Hanergy Group was just a pawn in her revenge!"

Song Ci sat up abruptly, even the water glass on the bedside table wobbled slightly. "She really dares to do that? What about Li Dong?"

Tang Shi smiled wryly, "Perhaps this is also the reason why she strongly opposed the two of you being together."

"Once Hanergy is dragged into this mess, once this lid is lifted, the entire situation in Handong will be thrown into turmoil!"

"And as Li Ying's daughter, it's difficult for you to remain unscathed!"

"At that time, Li Dong will have a hard time protecting you, and he simply won't be able to withstand the pressure."

"Li Ying's eagerness to find you a powerful force to rely on may not be as simple as just using you; she may also want to protect you from another angle..."

Song Ci felt her hands and feet turn ice-cold. "Protect? She's really gone mad!"

Tang Shi felt a pang of heartache and pulled her younger sister into her arms. "Xiao Ci, don't worry. No matter what happens in the future, your older sister will face it with you."

Song Ci bit her lip tightly, as if she had made a decision. "Big sister, I can't let her do anything reckless."

"We must sever ties with her before she causes any trouble."

"Even if I can't avoid this mess, I can't let Niannian get involved, and I certainly can't let the Li family get involved."

Tang Shi asked perceptively, "What do you plan to do?"

Song Ci thought for a moment, "I mentioned this to Li Dong on the way here, but I haven't made a final decision yet."

"Now that I've heard your analysis, I feel this matter is urgent and we can't hesitate any longer!"

Tang Shi understood. "You mean, tell the Li family about Nian Nian's identity first?"

Song Ci said, "That's right. After the provincial government issues your transfer order, I plan to confront the Li family and tell them the truth about Niannian's identity."

"I can't keep the Li family in the dark any longer; it's not fair to them."

"In this way, I can fight alongside Li Dong and take on all the troubles for him."

"Otherwise, if the huge wave really comes, it will be a catastrophic disaster for Li Dong and the Li family!"

"But eldest sister, this way, you..."

Tang Shi waved her hand; she knew, of course, that her sister was worried.

If things come to a head, her relationship with Niannian will inevitably be exposed.

Only in this way can the Li family accept and understand everything, and acknowledge her status as their daughter-in-law.

However, if more people know about this matter, there is a risk of the secret being leaked.

Although Song Ci had absolute trust in the Li family, the Li family lacked experience in officialdom, and there was a risk that their information might be leaked.

For my sister's future, that would be a devastating blow!

But if she didn't say anything, she couldn't think of any other reason to better protect the Li family except for ending up divorced from Li Dong!

Tang waved her hand, "Xiao Shi, I support you in doing this."

"Actually, my relationship with Niannian should have been clarified a long time ago, and it should have been laid out in the open a long time ago."

"Over the years, you have given me so much and taken on so much for me. I can't keep hiding under the surface forever."

"After all, my life is ruined, but your relationship with Xiaodong must continue."

“If this matter is not handled properly, Li Ying will continue to use it to blackmail you and the Li family.”

"By bringing this matter to the forefront, we can give you the upper hand."

“If we wait for Li Ying to say it, it will be a fatal blow to your relationship with Xiao Dong. You can’t be so selfish, sister!”

"Besides, it's fair to Li Dong too. At the very least, Li Dong will know what kind of girl you are, and he'll definitely feel more sorry for you!"

Song Ci's eyes reddened, and she buried her face in her eldest sister's arms, almost sobbing uncontrollably, "Eldest sister..."

Tang Shi gently patted Song Ci's shoulder, "Silly child, why are you crying?"

"If it were up to my eldest sister, she should have told Li Dong long ago."

"It's because you insisted on stopping it that things have dragged on until now."

"Here's what we'll do: once the provincial party committee has finalized my employment situation, we'll tell the Li family about Niannian's identity."

"When I come to Tianzhou, I will be able to better protect Xiaodong and the Li family."

"If possible, I'd like to say this myself!"

Song Ci asked worriedly, "Big sister, isn't doing this too cruel to you?"

Song Ci knew better than anyone how much that incident had hurt her eldest sister.

The eldest sister's own words are tantamount to voluntarily tearing open this scar and exposing it to everyone.

Tang Shi shook her head. "There's nothing cruel about it. I'm Nian Nian's biological mother, so it's more appropriate for me to say this."

"Furthermore, there is one more thing I would like to ask the Li family for a favor."

"It's more sincere of me to come in person!"

Song Ci tentatively asked, "Big sister... do you mean we shouldn't tell Niannian about this for now?"

Tang Shi nodded. "Yes, if possible, I hope this fact is known only to the Li family."

"After all, I am not a qualified mother, nor am I qualified to be a mother."

"Telling the whole truth to children would be too cruel for them."

“You are Niannian’s mother, and Xiaodong is Niannian’s father. This outcome is the best for Niannian.”

"I would like to ask the Li family to keep this secret for me. Whether or not to reveal this secret after Niannian comes of age is up to the Li family to decide!"

"Therefore, I must speak up for this myself!"