The next day, Xue Yi, who had been in the hospital for a few days, was finally discharged and returned.
The person most delighted by Xue Yi's return was Tang Yi Yi.
She had the chef prepare a nourishing soup for Xue Yi and personally delivered it to her room after it was ready.
Tang Xiao Min and Zhang Mei Yu were sitting in the living room.
Seeing this, Tang Xiao Min said coldly.
"The daughter you dote on with your life is now serving the housekeeper. When you had that severe cold, I didn't see her bring you a glass of water."
Zhang Mei Yu immediately retorted, "What nonsense are you talking about? When I was sick, Yi Yi stayed by my side all night. She even personally used a towel to wipe my body."
"Xue Yi has been with the Tang family for over ten years and dotes on Yi Yi. Now that she's out of the hospital, it's normal for Yi Yi to treat her a little better. Don't try to use this to sow discord between my mother and daughter."
Earlier, when Zhang Mei Yu had a severe cold, it was Tang Xiao Min who stayed by her bedside all night, worried about her.
When her fever suddenly spiked in the middle of the night, it was also Tang Xiao Min who brought water to wipe her body.
It was clearly her, so why was it now Tang Yi Yi?
Tang Xiao Min said, "So Tang Yi Yi was so good to you. She's never lifted a finger for chores, I can hardly believe she would do so much for you."
Zhang Mei Yu glared fiercely at Tang Xiao Min.
"Yi Yi is inherently sensible and filial. How could she not do these things for me? Xue Yi saw it with her own eyes at the time, how can that be fake?"
"As for you, I gave birth to you, what have you done for me?"
It turned out that Xue Yi was once again causing trouble, attributing what she did to Tang Yi Yi, effortlessly replacing her contributions.
Tang Xiao Min couldn't understand. She hadn't offended Xue Yi in any way since coming to the Tang family. She had always been cautious and diligent with her housework.
Why would Xue Yi attribute even such small matters to Tang Yi Yi? Why would she always favor Tang Yi Yi?
If it was just a matter of master-servant affection, it wouldn't go so far as to deliberately lie and try to win favor for Tang Yi Yi.
Tang Xiao Min didn't bother to tell Zhang Mei Yu what she had done, and even if she did, she wouldn't believe it.
Just then, Tang Xiao Min received a message from Butler Ye on her phone.
Tang Xiao Min returned to her room and opened her computer to check. Xue Yi's enrollment procedures and all her credits were complete.
After Tang Xiao Min's keen investigation, she did discover some clues. She found that Xue Yi's figure was missing from the graduation photos of her cohort.
This was strange. What reason could there be for Xue Yi not to take a graduation photo with everyone else? Wasn't that a regretful thing?
Investigating further yielded nothing. It seemed she would have to find someone from the same cohort to ask.
After searching for a while, Tang Xiao Min found him. A man named Li Xiang Ming, who was currently working as a butler at the Wang family's residence.
They were all in the same profession, and they were bound to meet sooner or later.
The next day, Tang Zhong Cheng returned. The previous gloom was replaced by a spirited demeanor.
"Husband, is there some good news?"
Tang Zhong Cheng said proudly and with a smile.
"Hmph!"
"Liang Ta Qian Xing De never would have imagined that after he just cut off business ties with us, three days later, many companies proactively approached us to discuss cooperation."
"Now, even if Qian Xing De begged me, I wouldn't even glance at him!"
Having been suffocated for days, Tang Zhong Cheng finally felt triumphant.
Zhang Mei Yu was also very happy and said with a smile, "Husband, if we had known this would happen, we should have released the news of the engagement with the Ye family earlier. But it's not too late."
The Ye Corporation was too big a tree, and not everyone could curry favor with it.
As soon as people heard about the engagement between the Tang family and the Ye family, those who had originally wanted to curry favor with the Ye family had to make plans for the future and turn to curry favor with the Tang family.
Thinking about it now, Tang Xiao Min's plan was indeed brilliant, easily turning the tide.
Compared to Tang Yi Yi's method of just apologizing and feeling wronged, it was far more effective.
After this incident, Tang Zhong Cheng looked at Tang Xiao Min with a newfound respect.
Although her recent behavior had been excessive, when the family company was in trouble, her methods were still effective.
"Yes, Wang Wen Qiang just called me. He's coming to our house tonight for a visit. Quickly arrange for the chef to prepare a sumptuous banquet."
"Oh, we'll do it right away."
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That evening, Wang Wen Qiang, along with his daughter Wang Na and their butler, came to visit the Tang family.
Butler Li Xiang Ming appeared somewhat reserved. He looked to be around fifty years old and stood behind Wang Wen Qiang with his hands clasped, looking very respectful and professional.
In comparison, Xue Yi was truly unreliable.
She dared to interrupt the host and gossip carelessly, unlike Li Xiang Ming, who attended the same school as her.
Tang Xiao Min said to Li Xiang Ming, "Butler Li, the dining table is large, don't be so reserved. Sit down and eat with us."
As Tang Xiao Min spoke, she also pulled out a chair for Li Xiang Ming, inviting him to sit.
Wang Na smiled at this and said with a hint of mockery, "According to the rules, the butler is not supposed to dine with the hosts. Don't you know that?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao Min didn't get angry, but was slightly taken aback.
"Really? But my Xue Yi occasionally eats at the table with us, there's no such rule!"
Tang Zhong Cheng suddenly said, "That's right. A few of my sons are out on training, and the house felt a bit empty, so I let Xue Yi eat with us to liven things up."
"Butler Li, please sit down."
Zhang Mei Yu also said, "Yes, Butler Li, please sit down. Guests are always welcome, and it's livelier with more people."
Since the hosts had no objections, Wang Na spoke, "Butler Li, please sit down."
Wang Na's tone clearly indicated that she was still not entirely satisfied with this arrangement.
From this, it could be seen how meticulous Li Xiang Ming had to be to survive in the Wang family.
Tang Xiao Min said to Tang Yi Yi, "Aren't you very worried about Xue Yi? Now that Butler Li is sitting down to eat with us, why don't you go and call her down to eat with us too?"
Her tone was as if she were ordering Tang Yi Yi around.
Tang Yi Yi said, "Even if you hadn't said anything, I would have gone to call Xue Yi down. After all, Xue Yi also dotes on me a lot."
Her tone was as if she were showing off to Tang Xiao Min how many people doted on her, Tang Yi Yi.
Not long after, Tang Yi Yi called Xue Yi down, and she joined them at the table.
Tang Zhong Cheng and Wang Wen Qiang chatted about work matters, and they hit it off so well that they were already discussing contracts.
Tang Xiao Min suddenly asked Li Xiang Ming.
"Butler Li, I have a question I'd like to ask your advice on."
Li Xiang Ming replied respectfully, "What question does Miss Tang have?"
Tang Xiao Min cleared her throat and said in a volume that everyone could hear, "Butler Li, I admire your professionalism as a butler. May I ask which butler academy you studied at before?"