NFBE Chapter 801 The Sister Who Was Shackled Because She Wasn't Sent Away (26)
Chapter 801 The Sister Who Was Shackled Because She Wasn't Sent Away (26)
Upon entering the house, Mu's mother took out the pear soup she had prepared.
"It's windy today, so it's perfect to have a drink."
She looked like a loving mother who cared about her child's health.
Mu Zhou ignored his mother's attempts to befriend him.
She sat down on the sofa, her legs naturally crossed, her posture relaxed:
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
Mother Mu's face stiffened, somewhat displeased with Mu Zhou's casual attitude.
She held back for a moment, then smiled and playfully scolded:
"What could possibly happen when a mother comes to visit her child?"
Mu Zhou smiled expressionlessly:
"If you don't speak now, you'll never speak again."
His cold, emotionless voice made it seem as if they were complete strangers.
Mu's mother could barely maintain her smile.
She was afraid that if she denied it, Mu Zhou would never give her another chance to speak.
After hesitating for two seconds, he still said something ambiguous:
"It's nothing major, just... a family matter."
Mu Zhou chuckled softly.
housework?
"Didn't they say back then that the Mu family had expelled me and that I was not allowed to say that I was a member of the Mu family anymore?"
At that time, the original owner insisted on not admitting her mistake to Lin Xi. How could Mu's father tolerate his child's disobedience? He immediately told her to get out and then said these words.
That's why the original owner ran away from home and never went back.
Thinking back to what happened back then, Mu's mother looked embarrassed:
“There’s no such thing as a family feud that lasts overnight. Your dad was just saying that in anger. You were so stubborn back then, and he had a lot of pressure working outside. When he came home, you were still a worry. It’s understandable that he had a bad temper.”
Mu's mother habitually tried to explain on behalf of Mu's father.
In her opinion, it's nothing for a man to lose his temper with his wife and children; he can be easily appeased.
She herself was coaxing this man, and she also demanded that her children coax him.
Even if this man already has countless families outside, and even brought his illegitimate child home, it's not good for her and the child.
That was her man too.
Mu Mu was a woman who regarded her husband as her heaven.
She hated that she gave birth to a daughter, hated that her daughter was useless, and hated that the other women were shameless.
The only man who wouldn't hate her.
Even now, she still believes it's Mu Zhou's fault.
Her mistake was refusing to bow down to Mu's father and insisting on provoking him.
Mother Mu advised:
“You know your dad’s temper. You can’t expect him to apologize to you, can you? Listen to your mom, what’s past is past. Tomorrow, let’s have a family meal together. You can invite your boyfriend then.”
In the past, the original owner of this body obeyed her mother unconditionally in order to receive even a tiny bit of love from her.
But now, Mu Zhou won't.
She looked at her mother's face and tilted her head in confusion:
"I thought you came to apologize to me, but it turns out you didn't."
She looked somewhat regretful:
"Then I won't give it away."
Upon hearing this, Mu Tianyu's face immediately darkened. Although he had been warned to appease Mu Zhou and apologize properly, he couldn't bring himself to do it.
They had initially thought a token apology would suffice, but seeing that Mu Zhou actually wanted an apology, they became so angry that they blurted out whatever came to mind:
"Mu Zhou, Mom has already come personally to smooth things over with you, what more do you want?"
"I can't afford that, so please leave."
Mu Zhou picked up an apple and slowly began to peel it.
Mu's mother quickly pulled Mu Tianyu back:
"Zhouzhou, that's just how your brother is, don't mind him."
She quickly gave Mu Tianyu a meaningful look.
Mu Tianyu then remembered his father's instructions and Fu Ci's threat.
He gritted his teeth, panting heavily, and finally spoke reluctantly:
"I'm sorry, sister, I said something rude at the banquet that day. Please don't be angry."
Mu Zhou didn't speak, but glanced at Lin Xi, who had remained silent.
Lin Xi tensed up and silently clenched her fists.
She knew that Mu Zhou was waiting for her apology.
But the humiliation of that day is still vivid in my mind.
She lost so much face in front of so many celebrities.
She will definitely repay Mu Zhou tenfold!
But for now, she couldn't afford to anger Mu Zhou, so she forced a smile:
"Sister, I was wrong before. I was too immature. Shen Yan and I have broken off our engagement. If you are still angry, you can hit me or scold me, but don't hold a grudge against our parents."
It was Shen Yan who proposed breaking off the engagement; she originally intended to deny it to the death.
But now that Fu Ci is here, Lin Xi's obsession with Shen Yan is not as strong anymore.
Breaking off the engagement at this time would not only appease Mu Zhou, but also create a rift between her and Fu Ci.
After hearing Lin Xi and Mu Tianyu bow their heads in apology, Mu Zhou had just finished peeling the apple.
Although she didn't care about their apologies, if they could make them feel humiliated and embarrassed, then she would listen to them.
Seeing this, Mother Mu smiled and said:
"That's right, it's always better for a family to be harmonious and happy. From now on, you mustn't have any more conflicts."
Before she could finish speaking, she saw Mu Zhou looking at her with a half-smile.
Her heart sank.
Then Mu Zhou said:
"Don't you have anything to say?"
Mu's mother's mind flashed back to the times she had beaten and scolded Mu Zhou in the past.
But she quickly comforted herself.
Which parents haven't hit their children?
This is not a crime.
She forcibly erased all the memories of Mu Zhou's body covered in wounds and the fact that he was too hungry to get out of bed, trying to paint a rosy picture.
“Zhouzhou, you may not remember much about what happened when you were little. Mom was just worried about your upbringing. Back then, both your father and I were busy and afraid that you would go astray. In a moment of panic, we may have hit you.”
She wiped away non-existent tears:
"If you hold a grudge against your mother, then your mother will apologize to you, okay?"
Mu Zhou watched her feigned innocence and took a bite of the apple with great interest.
Only when Mu's mother could no longer continue her act did she speak:
"Tell me what's going on."
This time, Mother Mu didn't beat around the bush:
"As your father said last time, our Mu family wants to start a new project in Luo City. If the Fu family is willing to help, it will naturally be much easier."
Fearing that Mu Zhou would disagree, she quickly added:
“Your father and I have discussed it. Linxi is still young. When the time comes, you will be in charge of the new company. Working for someone else is not as comfortable as being your own boss. What do you think?”
Mu Zhou's attitude was very clear last time, and Mu's father was so angry that he wanted to take action.
But now and then.
The most urgent task now is to stabilize Mu Zhou.
Mother Mu felt that her words showed enough sincerity.
No matter what, Mu Zhou is just a little girl begging for her parents' love.
Now that I've given them face and substance, they've naturally been appeased.
Mu Zhou looked at Lin Xi, whose face was almost contorted with rage, and gave her a playful smile.
She agreed:
"Okay, then give me a portion of the shares first."
"This one……"
Mother Mu hesitated; she couldn't make the decision on this matter herself.
“I heard that Mu Tianyu has already received 10%, I want 15%.”
Before Mu's mother could speak, Mu Tianyu became angry.
"You're dreaming! You'll be married off sooner or later and still want to fight me for the inheritance? Dad won't give you a single penny."
Mu Zhou glanced at him coldly:
"Then there's nothing more to discuss. You can leave now."
Without saying a word, she kicked the person out of the house.
Just then, Fu Ci also arrived downstairs.