The whole family died tragically? The eldest daughter is the most powerful in the capital after her

The old lady slowly took a sip of soup, breaking the silence.

"You have all heard about the recent marriage between the Lin and Gu families that has been widely rumored in the capital, right?" The old lady's voice was calm, as if there was nothing to worry about.

Mrs. Song nodded gently, sighed, and whispered, "Yeah, I don't know what kind of shit luck the Lin family has."

"The girls of the Lin family have all married into high positions. The eldest girl married into the Qi family, and the eighth girl married Prince Gu. The Lin family is truly shining and unrivalled."

The old lady frowned slightly and continued, "The Lin family cannot be underestimated now. The previous unpleasantness with the Lin family should also be resolved. It is better to resolve a feud than to create one, especially now. Our Song family is a merchant family. The situation in the capital is changing rapidly. We can't let things continue to be deadlocked."

Song Zhennan was silent for a moment after hearing this, and finally spoke: "Father, mother, I also think that this matter should be understood. The eighth girl married into the Zhenguo Mansion, and the status of the Lin family also rose. The situation was so tense before. If we don't reconcile, I'm afraid the Song family will be in an awkward situation in the future."

Mr. Song frowned slightly, put down his chopsticks, and said with some displeasure: "Zhennan, just because the Lin family is so powerful now, should we admit our mistakes? Does our Song family have no face left?"

Several brothers and sisters nearby also began to whisper.

"Isn't this too humble? It was the Lin family who was unreasonable and sent my elder sister to jail. Now we have to go and admit our mistakes. Isn't this lowering our status? How will others view our Song family?"

"This is too embarrassing. When will our Song family ever beg the Lin family so humbly?"

Song Zhennan's face was gloomy, and his tone was unquestionable: "Now it's not a question of whether it's embarrassing or not. The eighth girl married into the Zhenguo Mansion and will be the young lady of the Zhenguo Mansion in the future. If our Song family has a grudge against her, not only will it be difficult for us to move forward in the business world in the future, it may even affect our foothold. "

Then he proposed a solution: "We must give in this time. Father, you should take your elder sister to the Lin family to apologize, just in the name of adding dowry to the eighth girl, to express our Song family's sincerity, and to resolve this conflict."

The old lady sat quietly in the main seat, holding the teacup in her hand, the tea rippled gently in her hand, never moving.

She looked at Song Zhennan with deep eyes.

Mrs. Song finally broke the silence, her tone revealing some confusion and dissatisfaction: "Zhennan, I have never understood the matter of adding dowry. The Lin family and the Sun family are relatives, so it is natural and reasonable for them to add dowry. But our Song family has no blood relationship with the Lin family. Wouldn't it be strange to suddenly add dowry? What is the reason for adding dowry?"

Mr. Song also slowly put down his chopsticks, frowning: "Your mother and I have long felt that this matter is inappropriate. It's easy for you to say, but the Song family also has its own dignity. Why do we have to do such a thankless thing?"

Song Zhennan's face was not flustered at all. After his parents finished speaking, he responded calmly: "Father, mother, the name is indeed not important. Adding makeup is just a cover. The key lies in the attitude we show."

Mrs. Song's brows relaxed slightly, but there was still some dissatisfaction in her tone: "But if we do this, how will others see our Song family? Will they think we are weak?"

Song Zhennan said sternly, "Mother, in the capital, weakness has never been the only criterion for success or failure. For us businessmen, the most important thing is to protect ourselves. Face is worth a few dollars, and opening a business and making money is the most important thing."

The old lady listened quietly from beginning to end. Only then did she put down her teacup and spoke softly, "Zhennan's words make sense. He has always been prudent in doing things. Since he has carefully considered the interests involved, we should support him. Reconciliation is indeed necessary. The Lin family is now so powerful that our Song family cannot oppose them."

Although her voice was not loud, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

Then she turned to look at Mr. Song and Mrs. Song, with deep thought in her eyes: "Zhennan, I appreciate your idea. Since you have decided to reconcile, the Song family must fully cooperate with you. The relationship with the Lin family cannot be strained anymore."

Seeing the old lady's support, Song Zhennan breathed a sigh of relief and showed a hint of gratitude: "Grandma, don't worry, I will handle this matter properly, will not let the Song family lose face, and will ensure that the Lin family can accept our sincerity."

The old lady nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Madam Song and Master Song: "From today on, the whole family must cooperate with Zhennan. Whether it is the attitude to the outside world or the words and deeds towards the Lin family, we must handle it properly."

After dinner, all the children of the Song family had left, leaving only the old lady, Mr. Song and Mrs. Song at the dinner table.

There was an unusual solemnity in the air. The old lady's expression was as calm as usual, but there was a hint of majesty in her.

Mrs. Song looked at the old lady who was silent for a long time and felt a little nervous.

She was about to speak, but the old lady spoke first: "Zhennan has a thorough understanding of the situation and has strategies."

The old lady paused, and looked at Mr. Song and Mrs. Song with a deep gaze. Her tone was full of unquestionable authority, "I think the future of the Song family should be handed over to him."

These words exploded like thunder in the hearts of Mr. Song and Mrs. Song. They were shocked and looked at each other with surprise in their eyes.

Mr. Song wanted to refute, but when he saw the unshakable determination in the old lady's eyes, he fell silent.

Mrs. Song was at a loss for a moment, and the words she wanted to say were stuck in her throat and couldn't come out.

The old lady did not give them too much time to digest the matter. She continued, "Look, most of the Song family's children rely on their family's money and connections to look down on others and act arrogantly. They only know how to enjoy themselves. When encountering problems, they refuse to use their brains and act impulsively. How can they take over the Song family's business in the long run?"

"But Zhennan is different. He is steady and mature in his work. He knows what to do and what not to do. He proposed reconciliation with the Lin family today. This not only resolves the current predicament for the Song family, but also paves the way for the future situation."

Mrs. Song was a little flustered, and said tentatively: "Mother, isn't it too early to say this? Although Zhennan is good, the other children are still growing up, and they are also..."

Before she finished speaking, the old lady's eyes darkened and her tone was cold: "Do you think I can't see clearly? The Song family's current achievements are not achieved by you letting your children be self-righteous and only know how to enjoy themselves."