Chapter 1229: Chapter 1229: Pushing People

Those former friends would fawn over her like obsequious dogs. Now that she has been driven out of the Song family, those people would surely seek revenge on her.

When Ai Shang magazine in Province faced trouble that came knocking, her pack of lackeys, who used to follow her commands, scampered off even faster than she did. They were nowhere to be found when needed, all ran away, leaving her alone to face the claims of others.

Not a single one was any use.

If she reached out for help now, she would only be met with cold mockery and hot derision, the outcome even more embarrassing.

Reflecting on it, Song Zishan felt a shiver, yet her heart harbored not a trace of regret for her actions. If she did have regrets, it would be that she hadn’t been harsher before in the pursuit of fame, face, and status.

All was because Lu Jianan kept persuading her on the sidelines, advising her to maintain good relationships, to be kind to others, to help when she could.

Regrettably, she let her guard down, interacted with others, and even when flattered into happiness, would grant some small favors. All her efforts were in vain; when she fell on hard times and needed them, not one proved useful.

She truly regretted not having stepped down hard on them in the past.

Song Zishan’s mother, named Weng Quan, came from a family of scholars, kind-hearted and knowledgeable. She was truly a cultured lady born to a noble family; her marriage to Song Jiaming had been arranged by Old Master Song.

The two families were long-time acquaintances; although the Weng family had little power, their scholarly background was a match for Song Jiaming.

Regrettably, even after many years of marriage, Weng Quan and Song Jiaming’s personalities were incompatible, and their values even more so.

Song Jiaming had other women outside the marriage, a fact known within the circle, which Weng Quan turned a blind eye to.

Later, when Song Jiaming became disabled, Weng Quan insisted on divorcing him despite being branded as heartless and ruthless. Rumors had it that Weng Quan once harbored love for Su Xuewen, having known him since university.

Song Zishan had heard such rumors and despised Weng Quan even more in her heart.

The Weng family lived in a rather remote area, and without her private car and driver who served her exclusively, Song Zishan had no choice but to take the public bus.

Fortunately, she still had a bit more than a hundred yuan on her. After changing buses three times, she finally reached the Weng residence.

By the time she arrived, it was already dark. She had never taken a public bus in her life, with all the transfers and the walking involved. The great disparity filled Song Zishan with bitter resentment toward Song Jinyan.

“Hello? Who are you? This is the teachers’ staff residence, who are you looking for?” The elderly gatekeeper, chatting with someone inside, hurried over to stop Song Zishan from entering upon seeing the stranger.

Already seething with pent-up fury, Song Zishan could no longer hold back. Just now in the courtyard and the house, she had been powerless against the people arranged by Song Jinyan and had to succumb.

Now a toothless, decrepit old man also dared to block her path.

He was utterly courting death.

Not hearing a word, Song Zishan kept walking straight in.

“Stop right there! You, stop! Our site is for teachers’ family members only, and you have to sign in if you’re visiting. You can only enter after registering,” the gatekeeper finally managed to move in front of Song Zishan and blocked her way.

“Get out of my way, you wretched old man, out!” Song Zishan took advantage of the unsuspecting gatekeeper and pushed him forcefully, sending him to the ground, and she simply stepped over his body.

The gatekeeper hit the ground hard, and being of advanced age, his body couldn’t withstand the fall.