Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Mu Jinyan looked into Mu Bei’s eyes and could tell what he was thinking.
They had grown up with Mu Chengxi and had no sense of belonging to the Mu family since they were young. Other than Old Madam Mu and Mu Jinyan, they would not listen to anyone else’s orders.
“Miss Wen… I’m not too sure either. I only know that Miss Wen’s medical skills are very good and that she can play the piano and compose music. I’m not very clear about other things. If you’re asking me, you might as well ask Master Xi directly. How would I know about Master!”
Mu Bei really did not dare to spout nonsense. He could only pretend to be silly and start to joke around. Otherwise, he might say something wrong. No, he might be kicked out by Mu Chengxi and never come back.
Previously, he had used the excuse of picking up dog poop to stay, and he did not want to be chased away.
The old madam took a sip of tea and suddenly smiled at Mu Bei. “You haven’t learned anything from being by that kid’s side, but you’ve learned a lot about keeping your mouth shut. The entire Internet knows about what you’ve told us. I’ve watched the video of her playing the piano more than 20 times. Do I need you to tell me this?”
“I called you here to inquire about what arrangements we need to make in advance for her arrival in the capital. The girl doesn’t have a background. When she comes to the capital and stays with Chengxi, she might face gossip and criticism. If the Mu family takes care of things in advance, it can help avoid a lot of trouble for her.’
Old Madam Mu looked at Mu Bei with her shrewd eyes. She hoped Mu Bei could understand what she was saying so he would not joke around again.
“Old Madam, you don’t have to worry about that. Miss Wen isn’t the kind of person who cares about what others think of her. Besides, no one will point fingers at her behind her back. The last time someone badmouthed Miss Wen at Tianxiang Pavilion, Master Xi immediately warned them. Master Xi won’t let Miss Wen be treated badly!”
Wei Manqing was well aware of what Mu Bei had said. All the major luxury stores in Beijing had already classified her as a VIP user, but she would be asked to leave every time she took Wei Shisheng out to buy something. It was only later that she found out that the luxury stores had blacklisted Wei Shisheng.
Later on, she heard that Mu Chengxi had gone mad because of a beauty.
“Alright, alright. Stop trying to beat around the bush. I’ll ask you directly. You’d better answer me obediently. How far have Mu Chengxi and Wen Xin progressed?”
The old madam had no patience to beat around the bush with Mu Bei. It was getting late, and it was time to rest.
“Old Madam…This…”
“Just say it! If you dare to spout nonsense, I’ll get Mu Chengxi to send you away. Don’t blame me for being rude!” Appeasement was useless against Mu Bei, so the old madam threatened him. In any case, she only cared about her great-grandson.
“Master Xi and Miss Wen are already living together…” Mu Bei knew that if he did not tell the truth, he might not be able to leave the Mu family’s old mansion today. Anyway, this was something that everyone knew, so there was nothing to hide.
“Nonsense. Wen Xin is only eighteen, and Mu Chengxi doesn’t know how to control himself. This is ridiculous!”
When Mu Jinyan heard Mu Bei’s words, he was a little angry. He felt that Wen Xin was still a little young.
“I think it’s pretty good!” The old madam was very satisfied now. The thing she had been looking forward to had finally happened. She worried Mu Chengxi’s personality was too cold and would scare away such a cute little girl. Now, it was good that she had it in her hands.
“Mom, Wenxin is only eighteen. Isn’t Chengxi messing around?”
“She’ll be nineteen in a month. She’s not young anymore. When Manqing turned twenty, Chengxu was already born. It’s good for young people to have children early. It won’t affect their lives!”
The old madam was in a good mood. The thought of the little child who would inherit Wen Xin and Mu Chengxi’s good points convinced her he’d be a very cute great-grandson…
“Mom, you can’t indulge Chengxi like this…His reputation in the capital was not very good to begin with. Now that he had brought Wen Xin along, the two of them…Sigh.”
Wei Manqing had no objections towards Wen Xin, and she even liked her, that fair and pure, beautiful little girl. However, it was because she was too beautiful that Mu Chengxei lost his rationality. She was really afraid that she would affect his future.
“It’s good to have someone who can control and calm him down. I heard that he hasn’t been running around abroad recently. Every time he goes out, he gets injured and doesn’t recuperate. Aren’t you afraid that no one can control him and something will happen to him outside?”
“Besides, the Mu family has a big business. It would be a joke if we can’t afford to support him!”
Old Madam Mu looked at Wei Manqing with her shrewd eyes. She knew what
Wei Manqing was thinking but she was unwilling to listen to her. She liked that Wen Xin girl. She felt that only Wen Xin was worthy of her unfilial grandson.
Wei Manqing was powerless to refute Old Madam Mu’s words. She glanced at Mu Jinyan but did not say anything.
“Alright, it’s getting late. Take the things I prepared for Wen Xin and take them to her. Help me pass on a message. Tell her I have been recovering quite well recently and that she can come and look at me when she has the time.”
Old Madam Mu stood up with the help of Auntie Fu and looked at Wei Manqing gently. Her eyes were filled with love. She had loved Wei Manqing as her own daughter since entering the Mu family.
“You’re Chengxi’s mother, so you must understand the principle of ‘love the house, love the crows.’ Loving the person he chooses is considered loving him! I’m old and don’t have many years left. I don’t want him to be alone when I leave. Do you understand what I mean?”
“Mom, don’t worry. I understand what you’re saying. I’ll treat that little girl well. ”
Wei Manqing looked at the old madam’s loving and gentle eyes, and the bitterness in her heart disappeared. She secretly laughed at herself for being jealous of the girl her son liked.
‘ Alright, Mom, go and rest. Manqing and I will go back and rest too. Chengxu will be back next weekend. Tell Chengxi he must return for this year’s family banquet.”
Mu Jinyan’s last sentence was directed at Mu Bei. Mu Bei hugged the things Old Madam Mu had prepared for Wen Xin and immediately replied, “I’ll definitely pass it on to Master Xi.”
“Okay, go. If you think it’s too late, go to Chengxi’s courtyard. I remember there’s a guest room for you.”
“Thank you for your concern, sir. I’m going back to Tingzhi on the Left Bank. I still have to get some autumn clothes for Master Xi. The weather in Ice City is getting cold.”
Mu Bei carried the box and left quickly. He was afraid that if he walked slowly, he would be asked more questions that he could not answer.
Mu Jinyan and Wei Manqing walked out of the old madam’s courtyard. Wei Manqing looked at the moon in the sky with a gentle smile..