usatvline Chapter 793 The Sister Who Was Shackled Because She Wasn't Sent Away (19)
Chapter 793 The Sister Who Was Shackled Because She Wasn't Sent Away (19)
“From now on, you can work at the family company and help your sister. It’s best to keep these resources within the family.”
Like a feudal patriarch, Mu's father made a final decision on the matter without needing Mu Zhou's consent.
He originally felt that this matter didn't need to be so complicated.
As for Lin Xi's claim that Mu Zhou has become too powerful, he dismissed it with disdain.
Even if she finds a powerful backer, so what? She's just an average girl with average education and abilities, and without any family background to back her up, she'll be dumped sooner or later.
He still needed to ask that man properly. The man was willing to give Mu Zhou so many business resources, so he must be quite attentive to him.
If he has a family, he should get a divorce as soon as possible. His daughter can't stay a mistress forever.
As for the man's age, he didn't care at all. If he could marry into a wealthy family and use the man's connections and resources to support his family, then Mu Zhou would be considered to have done something worthwhile.
His face was stern and authoritative, brooking no refusal.
After listening to their self-talk, Mu Zhou couldn't help but laugh.
They still take it all for granted, just like before.
Her room, her clothes, her awards.
They readily told her to give up the place.
Back then, her painting won first prize in the city's middle school student competition, and she was to represent the city in the national competition.
As a result, Lin Xi threw a tantrum because she didn't win the award.
"It's all my fault for not studying hard from a young age. If I had grown up at home, I would definitely have won an award too."
Every time she tried to gain sympathy by mentioning that she had been sent away, Mu's mother would soften her heart.
Therefore, Mu Zhou had no choice but to give up her painting, and Lin Xi eventually won the national first prize with that painting.
The Mu family was considered nouveau riche at the time, and they hoped that their children would excel in art and culture so that they could gain face.
Therefore, he preferred to keep Linxi by his side.
Years later, they remain unchanged.
He casually decided to give Mu Zhou's things to Lin Xi.
Thinking of those past events, Mu Zhou slowly swept his gaze across the faces of the group.
"Give it to Lin Xi?" she chuckled. "This order brings in eight figures in profits. How do you plan to compensate us?"
One sentence stunned the entire Mu family, with Mu's father being the first to react:
"What an unfilial son! How dare he talk about money with his family? That's outrageous!"
He lowered his voice, but you could still hear his exasperation.
Mother Mu also looked at her with disappointment:
"You're actually arguing with your own sister over trivial matters? After all these years of running away from home, haven't you even lost the most basic morals? Besides, if the family is rich, then you're rich too. Why are you being so calculating?"
She glared disapprovingly at Mu Zhou, then, seeing Lin Xi standing to the side, she tried to use the same old tactics to suppress him:
"Do you know that you owe Xixi for the rest of your life? What you owe her is something that money can't measure. I should have sent you away back then. How could I have raised such a heartless wretch like you!"
Mu Tianyu also chimed in, speaking in a nonchalant tone:
"That's right, my second sister still can't have the surname Mu, and it's all because of you."
Mu Tianyu's words pierced Lin Xi's heart.
Over the years, she had considered changing her surname, but the Mu family was always concerned about their reputation, which no one cared about, and were afraid of being gossiped about behind their backs, so they never gave in.
Besides, it's just a daughter; her surname doesn't matter to Mu's father, since they've already brought her back.
Although Lin Xi received just as much as she did, the title of "adopted daughter" remained a knot in her heart.
I can't stand hearing this.
So she secretly glared at Mu Tianyu.
Someone who speaks without restraint.
The family of four took turns criticizing Mu Zhou.
Such scenes were almost a regular occurrence five years ago.
After this happened many times, the original owner could no longer withstand such pressure.
She has been trained to the point that she will give up everything without having to say a word.
But now, there's no way Mu Zhou can give in.
She waited until they had all finished speaking before slowly opening her mouth:
"Finished?"
The Mu family was particularly dissatisfied with his careless attitude.
Then Mu Zhou said again:
"I'll only say this once: I don't owe anyone anything. You're the ones who owe Lin Xi, it has nothing to do with me."
She looked at the parents, her tone unusually calm.
There was no breakdown, no grievances, only the presentation of facts.
"you……"
Mu's father was so angry that he almost cursed out loud.
He remembered the situation at hand and managed to hold back.
After he made it big, he has been pretending to be a gentleman all these years, and he can't let that facade fall apart overnight.
His face flushed red from holding back his anger, while Mu Zhou calmly raised an eyebrow:
"Hold it in, if you embarrass yourself in this kind of situation, people will start calling you a nouveau riche again."
Mu Zhou's words were meant to hit a nerve, so when the words "nouveau riche" came out, Mu's father was almost furious.
When he first started out, he was eager to get into the circle of the powerful and wealthy, but unfortunately, even though he acted like he was rich and powerful, people still mocked him behind his back, calling him a nouveau riche and looking down on him.
After that, he became extremely concerned about his image.
Now, he's putting on a good act; he hasn't heard those three words in many years.
Mu Zhou instantly helped him rediscover the awkward feeling he had felt before.
He wished he could slap Mu Zhou on the spot to vent his anger.
Unfortunately, the occasion didn't allow it.
His chest heaved violently with anger, and Mu's mother also hated Mu Zhou with a passion, fearing that if Mu's father got too angry, she would be implicated.
Considering her status as a wealthy lady, she pointed at Mu Zhou and whispered:
"I didn't believe Xixi when she said you'd changed. You gave up being a proper rich girl to become a shameful mistress? And this is all you've learned? You have no respect for your elders!"
Mu Zhou's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Lin Xi.
A mistress who can't be seen in public?
Lin Xi felt inexplicably guilty, but quickly regained her confidence.
If Mu Zhou dares to do it, what is there that she wouldn't dare to say?
Mu Zhou withdrew his gaze, his tone still indifferent, but a hint of sarcasm appeared when he looked at his father:
"My boyfriend and I are in a normal relationship, there's nothing shameful about it. You guys like to mess around, don't assume everyone is as shameless as you."
"You bastard! Shut up!"
Mu's father could no longer tolerate it and pointed at Mu Zhou, angrily rebuking him.
The surroundings fell silent for a moment, and everyone cast puzzled glances.
Some members of the Mu family lowered their heads in embarrassment, while others hurriedly stopped Mu's father.
Startled by Mu's father, Mu's mother could only force a smile to deal with the stares of those around her, while giving Mu Zhou a meaningful look, signaling her to apologize quickly.
Mu Zhou didn't care at all, and didn't lower his voice even slightly:
“I don’t care that you’re sexist and would rather abandon your own daughter than raise this illegitimate child. You’re the ones who are committing this sin. Don’t try to use this to blackmail me into taking the blame.”
Mu Zhou's single sentence contained a wealth of information, almost instantly capturing the attention of those around him.
Although this family is not well-known, the story sounds quite sensational.
Sending away one's own daughter?
Bringing back the illegitimate child?
The gazes of the group became ambiguous, and they listened more attentively.
Although there are many people in this circle who favor sons over daughters, it is still rare to see someone do something as low as abandoning their own daughter.
Mu Zhou's words thoroughly angered the Mu family.