Best friend turned enemy? Marrying the villain, if she runs, I'll run too.

Meng Tang did not expect Song Guanting to be so straightforward and blunt.

Those guests who had been gossiping behind Song Guanting's back were instantly terrified by his words, their faces turning pale and their legs going weak so much that they almost knelt down and kowtowed to Song Guanting to beg for mercy.

"President Song, we...we were just saying it casually, we didn't mean it..."

"We know we were wrong, we will never do it again, Mr. Song, please give us another chance!"

Just as these gossipy guys were about to be dragged away, Go Ah-ri walked over.

"What's going on here? Why all the commotion?"

When the guests saw that Gao Yali had arrived, they all begged her for help.

Gao Yali offered a few words of comfort, adopting the demeanor of an elder.

“Guanting, these people were just saying that casually. They are all guests invited by our Song family. The banquet hasn’t even started yet. How can we let our guests leave early? It would make our Song family seem like we have no hospitality.”

Song Guanting attacked both the guests and Gao Yali indiscriminately.

"Just because someone calls you 'Madam,' you actually think you're my mother? If you want to be my mother so badly, then go to the underworld and reunite with my real mother. What are you anyway, daring to act like an elder here with me?"

A single, unabashed remark nearly made Go Ah-ri lose her composure and her smile crumble.

Everyone was so quiet that they didn't even dare to breathe.

Although it was rumored that Song Guanting and his stepmother were not on good terms, for a wealthy family that values ​​appearances, no matter how bad things were, they still had to put on a show.

Unexpectedly, Song Guanting showed no respect whatsoever, even more coldly and ruthlessly than he would when treating guests.

Normally, Gao Yali would have already started acting, but considering her true purpose today, she could only swallow her anger for the time being.

"Look at this child, he starts talking nonsense again when he gets angry. Alright, everyone stop standing here and go home. The banquet is about to start."

"Guanting, today is your grandfather's birthday. Don't spoil his fun. If there's anything unpleasant, we can talk about it after the banquet. Just consider it giving me face."

As Gao Yali was about to touch him, Song Guanting coldly shook her off, not letting her touch even a corner of his clothes.

"What face do you have that I'd sell to you? What, are you all just ignoring me?"

Although Gao Yali is an elder, Song Guanting is now the one who truly has a voice in the Song family.

Caught between the two, the waiter naturally dared not offend Song Guanting, and hurriedly stepped forward to gesture to the few trembling guests.

"Leave the banquet hall immediately."

After these people were led out, Song Guanting glanced around arrogantly. The guests, fearing that they would make eye contact with Song Guanting and become the second group to be kicked out, all lowered their heads and dared not meet his gaze.

Song Guanting's voice was icy, conveying a strong sense of oppression befitting a superior; it was not a matter of discussion but a command.

"Anyone who dares to disrespect my wife is disrespecting me. If I hear any more gossip, it won't be handled so simply. Do you all understand?"

The guests quickly agreed, hoping to get rid of this living devil as soon as possible.

"Okay, honey, Grandpa is still waiting for us to come over."

Meng Tang was certainly not an ungrateful person. Besides, who would like to hear others gossiping about them behind their back?

This time, however, she didn't need to lift a finger; Song Guanting resolved the matter for her with just a few words and a forceful attitude.

Now that Song Guanting has become famous overnight, it seems that no one will dare to speak ill of her behind her back anymore.

Whether her marital relationship with Song Guanting was genuine or not is hard to say, but at least those rumors that she was marrying for money no longer dared to spread as freely as before.

Just a moment ago, Song Guanting was like a roaring lion, ready to deal with all the scum present. But with a casual remark from his wife, he instantly became like a lion being stroked.

Not only did it stop indiscriminately firing, but it also obediently lowered its head and listened to Meng Tang speak.

After Meng Tang and Song Guanting finally left, everyone dared to breathe, but no one dared to gossip about it anymore.

"Wishing Grandpa a long and healthy life, and boundless happiness. This is a gift that Guanting and I chose for you."

Meng Tang stepped forward to present her gift, and Song Guanting stood half a step behind her, watching his little wife smile and offer her blessings, his gaze fixed solely on her.

As for bystanders, they seemed to find it dirty even to glance at it.

Old Master Song reached out and took it, but there was no smile on his face. He only said, "You and Guanting have gone to a lot of trouble."

At this moment, Gao Yali chimed in, "Dad, I heard that Xiaotang even prepared a musical performance for you at the banquet. It's both a birthday gift and a performance. Xiaotang has really gone to great lengths for your birthday and is very filial."

Song Guanting glanced at her coolly, "My wife is celebrating my grandfather's birthday as a junior's duty. My grandfather can naturally feel her filial piety. Does she need you to make such a fuss here?"

Gao Yali wasn't angry. Instead, she chuckled and said, "Guanting is right. I was just being nosy."

"Alright, I appreciate your filial piety. Now go and make your preparations."

After Meng Tang and Song Guanting left, Gao Yali stepped forward and said, "Dad, why didn't you do what we agreed on just now..."

Old Master Song coughed a few times and said, "After all, she is Guan Ting's lawfully wedded wife. Moreover, she has put in a lot of effort to celebrate my birthday this time. If she is willing to repent and persuade Guan Ting to sever ties with the Fu family, it is better not to take that step."

"Otherwise, given Guanting's temperament, he certainly won't let this go easily. Harmony in the family is the foundation of everything. Alright, you can go and get back to work now. Don't act without my orders, understand?"

Gao Yali clenched her fists. How could she be willing to let go of such a good opportunity today? She had already made so many preparations, and she certainly couldn't let all her efforts go to waste just because Old Master Song was soft-hearted.

Grandpa Song is just getting old and all he cares about is family harmony.

However, it concerns the Song family's inheritance rights; it's either her death or Song Guanting's demise, there's no possibility of backing down!

After leaving Grandpa Song's room, Chu Weiwei rushed to her side.

"Madam, guess who I saw in the backstage dressing room just now? Li Su, Fu Jishu's wife. I found out that Meng Tang's duet partner for the program is Li Su!"

Gao Yali burst out laughing. "Meng Tang really likes to court death. Knowing that the Song and Fu families are like oil and water, she still dares to openly bring people to the banquet on the old man's birthday and even perform in front of the old man."

"Since they've come to us, let's proceed as planned. We can't afford any mistakes. Once it's done, I'll write off the eight million you borrowed, and I'll give you another five million as a reward."

Chu Weiwei said thank you, Madam, but what she was thinking was something else entirely.

Ha, she's already taken this risk, and you're just going to settle things with a mere five million?

Think beautiful!