Chapter 87 - Why He Left (1/2)

Song Sheng left Song Pharmaceuticals because of his grandfather.

When Song Sheng was in business abroad, he received a call from Song Hai. They spoke for hours talking about the companies, the feud between their divided family, and if he was ever returning.

Song Sheng was dead set on not returning for another while. He couldn't. Not when he left because Song Sheng didn't trust himself around Qian Meigui. Even before he left, they were so close to crossing the line that he had to escape.

But then Song Hai asked why Song Sheng left. Song Sheng couldn't tell him. Then, his grandfather later revealed why he didn't give Song Rui the company. His grandfather said that Song Rui was too driven and that Song Rui would limit himself in the Entertainment industry.

He then gave Song Li, the second son, Song Entertainment, because he felt that he could take it. But Song Li grew too ambitious, too greedy. His grandfather wanted him to return home.

Song Sheng listened diligently. Until Song Sheng confessed why he left home was because he loved a woman he couldn't have. His grandfather then asked him if the woman was Qian Meigui by any chance. Song Sheng was reluctant to admit it; he did not even acknowledge to himself yet.

But then he confessed the truth. Out of all people, he told Song Hai everything. And his grandfather did not judge him. He revealed that he always knew that Qian Meigui wasn't his legitimate granddaughter.

He said that real Song's have their eyes, for generations. Though, it was something very superstitious to believe as Song Sheng also took lessons in genetics, knowing that it was nearly impossible that all his children inherited Song Rui's eyes. But it happened nonetheless and his grandfather figured it out.

His grandfather told him to come home. That he can have a position in Song Entertainment, because he needed him since his sons and other grandsons were too selfish. He needed someone he could trust to succeed him in the industry. He also admitted that he was sick and that dying any day now was imminent. So Song Sheng packed his things and came home.

He bought an apartment once he landed, without seeing his family. He was afraid. They would have asked questions; he would have seen Qian Meigui, and he wasn't sure if he was ready for it. So he waited.

Then it came to a banquet celebrating his grandparent's 50th anniversary. He had to go and announce his departure from Song Pharmaceuticals. But when he was backstage, he made out the table that his siblings sat.

There was no mistaking the twins who looked practically identical because Jinyi had short hair while Jun kept his hair long to his shoulders. Song Ren looked like she quarrelling with the blonde guy. And right next to her, Qian Meigui sat and kept to herself as if she felt alone in a crowd. But she never realized that she stood out. Song Sheng's gaze shot to her immediately.

She wore a rose-laced dress that outlined her figure perfectly. Her hair was curled into loose waves, cascading over her shoulders. Her face was tight and tense as she looked around the room. Her gaze often lingered on the empty seat of the table. It made Song Sheng's heart skip a beat.

When he made went out to make his announcement, he had to prevent himself from glancing up at her. After two years of not seeing her, it still felt the same, as if he never left. His heart raced, his eyes darted at her; his desire surged.

After he finished speaking, he was supposed to sit with them, but he felt like leaving. That was when Song Ren stood up, calling out to him. When he turned around, she slapped him across the face, avenging the family for his thoughtless acts.

Song Sheng felt like he deserved it. He was glad that Song Ren hit him as he needed to regain his senses. She was furious for two reasons. He returned abruptly without telling them, and he left the company their father worked hard on.

He glanced towards Qian Meigui, who looked at them shocked and worried. He then left the banquet as he couldn't take it anymore. He knew it was his fault, but he thought he could dare himself to face them. He hoped they would forgive him soon.

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Song Ren arrived at the main house with her mother, wearing all black for mourning. They took a seat next to Song Rui.

Qian Meigui began to read the results out loud. Each member of the family received positions in the company, shares, or some of the ownership. But there was that one aspect that they waited.