Chapter 116: Boasting to the Heavens

“What? Song Li, don’t you already live in a villa? And you’re planning to buy another one?” The others exclaimed in surprise.

Song Li smiled proudly. “Our family already has two BMW X7s. As for houses, why settle for just one? The house we live in now is a bit small, so we’re planning to buy a bigger one.”

“Wow, that’s impressive.”

“Song Li is amazing. In the future, I want to cling to her for support,” the Song family showered her with compliments.

Li Dong grew increasingly uneasy as Song Li drank more and boasted louder. What if she exaggerated even further with more outrageous claims?

No matter what, buying another villa was beyond what they could accept.

Property prices in Qingshan City were rising rapidly. Another villa would cost at least ten million yuan. A larger one would be over ten million. Where would they get that kind of money?

Damn it, his bragging wife, drunk and talking nonsense as if she bore no responsibility.

Well, since Song Li was drunk and rambling, he could just ignore it.

Song Li noticed Li Dong tugging at her sleeve and snapped angrily, “Li Dong, why are you pulling me? Can’t you see I’m talking? No manners at all. Let me tell you, if I hadn’t given birth to a good daughter, do you think you’d be so arrogant now? You would have been bullied to death by those Li family members long ago.”

Hearing her sharp words, Li Dong lowered his head silently and fell silent.

After the meal, Song Li stood up, very satisfied.

This visit to her natal home had greatly boosted her face. Just moments ago, her family asked her to come back next week and not bring anything again.

She had never heard such polite words before.

Especially the sincere respect from their hearts made Song Li feel elated, as if she were a goddess.

“Li Mei, I’m going to the Baili Group tomorrow. I’ll prepare well today and start as your deputy general manager,” Song Li’s brother Song Li said with a smile. “I’m not picky. Just let me be a deputy general manager; it doesn’t have to be the first deputy. By the way, what’s the usual annual salary there? Since we’re family, I’m not asking for ten million a year—one or two million would be fine.”

Hearing this, Song Li broke out in cold sweat, sobering up considerably.

What’s going on? Song Li was going to become deputy general manager at Baili Group tomorrow?

Damn, she and Li Dong had dreamed about such a position for decades but never dared to think of it. Yet this Song Li thought so highly of himself that he expected to start working there tomorrow, demanding one or two million in salary.

If he weren’t her older brother, Song Li would have kicked him to death.

You want to be deputy general manager? I want that position myself.

If someone offered me the deputy general manager role, I’d follow him. No, I’d have my youngest daughter follow him.

Song Li knew being deputy general manager came with a good income—if not a million, at least several hundred thousand, enough to cover her yearly expenses.

Li Dong was useless. They were constantly suppressed by the Li family. Though they had a place to live, the house belonged to the Li family, not to Li Dong or her.

If something unexpected happened in the future, they might lose their home.

Seeing Song Li silent, Song Li smiled and asked, “What’s wrong, Li Mei? Do you want me to start working this afternoon? If you’re really in a hurry, I can go this afternoon. No problem.”

Song Li’s face was filled with excitement. Becoming deputy general manager at Baili Group, driving a luxury car, earning two million a year—it was incredibly thrilling.

The others listened enviously. “Brother Li, when the time comes, we’ll come find you at Baili Group. You must look after us.”

“No problem. Whether you want to be managers or supervisors, just say so. I’ll take care of you as best I can. We’ll all work together, make money together,” Song Li said, pleased with the support from the Song family.

Going to a new place alone, he needed his own team.

As long as he brought a group of people to Baili Group, he’d have his own faction, placing them in important positions.

Hmph, as long as the Song family stood firm, the Li family wouldn’t dare bully them anymore. If they did, they’d just take over Baili Group.

Song Li’s wild fantasies grew more and more exciting.

“That’s not it, Brother Li. This isn’t something that can be settled so easily. We need to go back and discuss it carefully,” Song Li replied with a sour face.

“What? Discuss what? You want me to be deputy general manager tomorrow,” Song Li snapped.

Madam Song also urged, “Yes, Song Li, your brother isn’t having it easy either. Just let him be deputy general manager, okay?”

Li Dong responded, “Mom, it’s not up to us at the Li family. No one just becomes deputy general manager because they want to.”

“Hmph, I don’t care. I’m going to see you tomorrow. If you don’t let me be deputy general manager, just give me some money to start a business,” Song Li schemed inwardly.

“Start a small business, huh?” Song Li breathed a sigh of relief. If that was the case, she could accept it. She could have Li Qingying give him twenty or thirty thousand yuan to start a small business.

“Yes,” Song Li was pleased.

Being deputy general manager wasn’t as good as being your own boss. Just like He Haoxuan casually pulling out a few million earlier.

Now, he only needed ten million, then he could open his own company and be the boss. That would be wonderful.

Startled by Song Li, Song Li sobered up. She no longer wanted to stay and called Li Dong and the others to leave.

Song Li immediately went to He Haoxuan and flattered him, “Haoxuan, I knew you were a dragon among men as soon as you came. It’s really great that our Qingying married you.”

“Of course,” He Haoxuan was pleased and treated Song Li better. “Brother-in-law, you’ll be deputy general manager tomorrow. That’s impressive.”

“Great, great!” Song Li clapped his hands excitedly.

If He Haoxuan liked men, he’d even want to spend the night with him.

Hearing this, Song Li’s expression turned sour. That He Haoxuan always brought up the sore spot.

Becoming deputy general manager at Baili Group isn’t something you just say and it happens. She wanted that position herself but was never considered.

“He Haoxuan, if you don’t speak, no one will think you’re mute. Hurry and go back,” Song Li snapped at him.

He Haoxuan glanced at Song Li. Li Qingying, fearing He Haoxuan would get angry, immediately held his arm tightly. “Calm down, don’t argue with Mom.”

Feeling the softness of her arm, He Haoxuan’s anger dissipated, replaced by a different kind of fire.

Fine, whatever my wife says, I’ll listen. I’ll endure a little grievance.