Chapter 58: Song Hui Wants to Hit His Daughter

Song Hui was drenched in sweat, anxiety evident on his face. He had just been stacking firewood in the side room and hadn’t even finished half when he heard the argument inside.

Seeing him, Tian Xiao’e looked as wronged as if she were the one who had been slapped. “Husband, you’re finally here! Our Xiaohua has been terribly bullied!”

“Shut up!” Song Hui roared. “You disgraceful woman! Take the two children back to your parents’ place right now!”

This useless woman truly couldn’t accomplish anything.

What kind of temper did Song Xiaohua have? If anyone knew, it was her mother. So why was she stirring up trouble now?

Tian Xiao’e refused to back down. “Husband, Miss Yan said she wants to check the surveillance footage. If Tang Tang really insulted our Xiaohua, she’d pay us ten thousand yuan for every offensive word! Even though it pains me to relive Xiaohua’s humiliation in front of so many people, we have to think about her medical expenses!”

Her tone was so righteous that it made netizens laugh.

[Does she think she’s enduring some great hardship?]

[What kind of family is this? No wonder Song Xiaohua dared to slap Tang Tang! Her mother’s been spoiling her rotten!]

[Last night, Song Xiaoyu cried. It seems she was not only touched by everyone’s concern but also reminded of her parents’ favoritism.]

[Song Xiaohua may be ill, but she’s white and chubby! Song Xiaoyu, on the other hand, is nothing but skin and bones…]

The mention of medical expenses made Song Hui’s heart race.

Ten thousand yuan for a single word! Even though he had overheard this while standing at the door, he was still stunned into silence.

But Song Hui had seen more of the world than Tian Xiao’e; he understood things she couldn’t! The people staying in their house were celebrities! They excelled at manipulating public opinion!

While accompanying Xiaohua to the hospital, Song Hui had overheard nurses gossiping about the show. When the village announced that the production team would come to Neijia Town, a plan instantly formed in his mind—he must secure the right to host a celebrity guest in their home.

No matter who moved in, as long as he could showcase their family’s situation on camera and earn sympathy from the online audience, there might be a continuous flow of donations! Wouldn’t that solve the issue of medical expenses? They might even save enough to cover the family’s debts over the years!

Of course, Song Hui hadn’t shared this detailed plan with the dim-witted Tian Xiao’e, fearing she might accidentally reveal it.

So, Tian Xiao’e still believed that her husband only cared about the two thousand yuan subsidy for hosting celebrities. She argued, “Ten thousand yuan per word! How long would it take our family to save up that much?!”

“You—” Song Hui was so furious he almost slapped this foolish woman. “If you truly care about Xiaohua, take the children back to your parents’ place right now!”

Tian Xiao’e refused. “I’m not leaving! I want to see the surveillance footage!”

“Are you going or not?” Too tired to argue, Song Hui raised his calloused hand, threatening to hit her.

“Hold on.” Yan Yueqing intervened. “Brother Song, there’s nothing wrong with Sister Tian wanting to see the footage. If you stop her, people might think our production team is abusing its power.”

Song Hui gasped. He had been standing outside the door long enough to sense Yan Yueqing’s wealth and influence. Such a person must not be offended.

“Miss Yan, what are you saying? It’s only right that I discipline my own wife and children! We don’t need to see the footage. Xiaohua’s mother has spoiled her too much. She must’ve started it after returning from the hospital. What does it have to do with Tang Tang?” Song Hui said, bowing and scraping. “I’ve seen your show. Tang Tang is such a good girl. If Xiaohua could be half as well-behaved, I’d be thanking the heavens!”

“Husband, why do you always support outsiders over your own family?”

Tian Xiao’e felt Song Hui had changed! No matter what happened before, he had always protected her and Xiaohua. Why had his attitude become so humble since they came back from the hospital?

Could it be… the doctor had given Xiaohua a death sentence, and he was planning to abandon her and their child?

Before Song Hui could explain, Yan Yueqing spoke again, “Show the footage.”

Three words, exceptionally firm.

Qin Youran protested, “Yueqing, you’re being too aggressive! Brother Song is trying to smooth things over. Why are you insisting on blowing this out of proportion?”

Yan Yueqing glanced at her coolly, showing no intention of responding.

After watching the drama unfold for some time, Jun Yan spoke up, “Bring in the high-definition screen and let Aunt Tian see clearly.”

When Yan Yueqing gave the order, the crew hesitated slightly.

But when Jun Yan spoke, everyone snapped to attention as if jolted awake.

Within three minutes, everything was set up.

The production team had used ultra-high-definition cameras this time. Every pore on the guests’ faces was visible, let alone the multiple camera angles in the room! Every detail of what had happened was captured.

On screen, Tang Tang made an innocent comment, prompting Tian Tian to quickly interrupt her. Even when the two little girls spat lightly, they aimed at the floor, not at Song Xiaohua!

As for Xiaohua on the bed, she was clearly in a foul mood. After listening to Tang Tang’s explanation, she slapped her without any reason!

“Smack—”

The crisp sound reverberated in everyone’s hearts.

Gazing at the screen, Yan Yueqing took a deep breath, her aura turning dark and foreboding, making her seem extremely intimidating.

Song Hui couldn’t stop things from escalating and silently prayed that Xiaohua had a valid reason!

But…

She was simply being unreasonable!

Not only Song Hui but even Tian Xiao’e looked down guiltily. Her lips quivered as she mumbled, “It… it was Tang Tang who first mentioned Xiaohua’s leukemia…”

Yan Yueqing raised an eyebrow. “Brother Song, do you think I should compensate you?”

Tian Xiao’e tugged at Song Hui’s sleeve subtly.

Since they’d already lost face, why not take the money?

For the first time, Song Hui felt an urge to divorce. He lowered his head and apologized, “I’m sorry… Tang Tang… Xiaohua was throwing a tantrum… she hit you, so I’ll hit her back for you!”

With that, he raised his hand, intending to strike Xiaohua. Tian Xiao’e quickly grabbed him, crying out, “Husband, even if Xiaohua is wrong, can’t you forgive her because of her illness? The child has been given a death sentence by the doctor! She’s heartbroken! Miss Yan, if you want an apology, I’ll kneel and kowtow! Just don’t hit Xiaohua! A slap from you could kill her!”

Qin Youran added, “Yueqing, you’re a mother too. Can’t you understand Sister Tian’s feelings?”

Yan Yueqing sneered, “I’ve realized you’re all quite the actors. First, you pressured Tang Tang to apologize. Now that the truth is out, you’re performing this touching mother-daughter act? What’s wrong? Can’t go a day without putting on a show?”