Chapter 1098: Chapter 1097 Humble Master Mo: We’re all family, no need to be polite
Yun Zhijuan didn’t notice Lu Mian’s mood, reaching out to touch her hair with one hand and pinching her philtrum with the other.
"Don’t tell me you haven’t moved out?"
Yun Zhishu calmly shook her head, "No."
"Ah!!!"
Yun Zhijuan deflated like a balloon and collapsed onto the chair, feeling sorry for the precious antiques that had been ignored by her sister, feeling sorry for the ancestors of the Yun Family who had spent generations amassing their wealth.
The Yun Family had good conditions in the past, and their ancestors had a hobby of collecting and appraising items, handing them down generation after generation, so their wealth had accumulated more and more.
Especially with antiques, the longer they are kept, the more valuable they become.
In the past, it didn’t seem like much, but looking back now, the investment vision of the Yun Family ancestors really was superb.
Thus, the Yun Family did not establish many legitimate companies or industries, but they were rich, increasingly rich.
A rich cultural heritage and wealth, this is the confidence and capital that allows the Yun Family to be among the ranks of the supreme clans.
In his generation, he roughly counted, and the Yun Family basement’s antique display room had about more than a hundred thousand items, each with a minimum value of over a million.
Back then, he thought, whatever he wanted to do in this life, he’d just do it, living carefree like a salted fish was simply too enjoyable.
Of course, there were certain clans that at times thought the Yun Family wasn’t worthy of their position, thinking the Yun Family hadn’t established any large group companies, hadn’t invested in the financial industry, and basically weren’t fit to be a supreme family, often deluding themselves into thinking, "We can replace the Yun Family."
Yun Zhijuan felt those things were indifferent, anyway, the Yun Family had antiques, and besides, he was the leader of IEG, overall rich and powerful.
"Could they be targeting those antiques?"
Yun Sang spoke with a cold expression, muttering to himself afterward, "It doesn’t seem that simple, family members don’t know antiques are displayed in the basement, how could outsiders know?"
Lu Mian was silent for a moment, recalling the bank card and the key to the bank safety deposit box that Yun Old Man had given her before retiring.
She reminded, "Master, you gave me some things, they’re stored in the bank..."
Yun Sang immediately asked, "Which bank? Is it safe, will it cause you trouble?"
If there really are people eyeing the Yun Family’s antiques, it could trace back to Mianmian.
"Azure Bank. The one ranked second on Forbes." Lu Mian paused, "It should be safe."
"Oh, Azure." Yun Sang nodded, "I know, it’s ranked second, there shouldn’t be any problems."
It’s ranked behind his sister Ya Qiao, their strength shouldn’t be too lacking.
Second...
Second...
Seated nearby silently chewing on a leaf, Xiao Qimo: Second, the eternal pain in my heart...
Yun Zhijuan continued the earlier conversation.
"Mian Xiaobao, that’s just a drizzle, I think you quite like old items, so I left you some. If there’s anything you don’t like, feel free to sell them, treat it as pocket money from your master."
"I won’t sell." Lu Mian lowered her eyes.
She didn’t lack money, keeping them felt good.
Moreover, she also wanted to reclaim everything that belonged to the Yun Family.
Whether it was the old residence of the Yun Family, antiques, or those previous industries, none should be spared.
"I’ll have people keep an eye on the Yun Family, if there’s any movement, we’ll know right away." Xiao Qimo said as he served Lu Mian some food.
Yun Sang raised his brow slightly, "Mr. Mo, our family matters don’t require your help."
This statement made Xiao Qimo just want to strangle him.
But he still had to smile gracefully, looking towards Yun Zhishu and Lu Xun, "We’re all family, no need to be polite."
Yun Zhishu glanced at her husband, feeling conflicted.
Their family was now different, they had a daughter, it wasn’t just Yun Sang, but her feelings of wanting to form a marriage alliance with the Xiao Family had changed.
Sending the son over was fine, but having the daughter marry over, emmm...
Yun Zhishu lowered her head and took a bite of her burger, ignoring Xiao Qimo’s presence.
Xiao Qimo: Yun Mom, take a look at me, would you???
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After finishing the reunion dinner, Lu Mian returned to the study to continue investigating the successor of the Yun Family old residence.
Yun Zhishu called Yun Zhijuan aside and asked with a slight threat, "Brother, tell me about Mianmian’s experiences over the years."
Her daughter was so sensible and well-behaved, solving everything by herself. She seemed strong, but this kind of strength was certainly not cultivated overnight.
Yun Zhijuan hesitated, "Do you really want to know?"
"Of course."
"Then I’ll pick some parts I know and tell you."
Yun Zhijuan recounted Lu Mian’s situation in the Lu Family, the AorB kidnapping incident, and some trivial matters within the organization to Yun Zhishu.
Yun Zhishu, being a rational science student, a straightforward girl, burst into tears upon hearing it all.
Especially the kidnapping case, five million!
With five million, her daughter could have been rescued, clearly there was a chance to save her but they didn’t, Yun Zhishu felt no gratitude towards the Lu Family couple.
Her child had suffered so much over the past twenty years.
Mianmian could have been with them, a carefree, happy little girl, loved by her parents, adored by her brother, but she forced herself into being a queen, supporting her own sky.
"Brother, we must find the culprit! We have to find him!"
Yun Zhishu resolutely said, while Yun Zhijuan cooperatively nodded.
The Yun Family had refrained from vying or competing for many years, outsiders had thought them easily bullied. Now, it was time for the Yun Family to reemerge.
Yun Zhishu wiped away her tears, then went to the study and called her daughter to the bedroom.
The mother and daughter sat by the bed, quietly gazing at each other for a while.
"Mianmian..."
Lu Mian saw her mother’s beautiful eyes that had cried, paused, then reached out and hugged Yun Zhishu.
Her movements were a bit clumsy, but it was clear she was trying to adapt.
"Mom." Lu Mian patted the woman’s back, patiently explained, "No matter what happened in the past, things have changed for the better now. I’m doing great, really great."
"But you’ve suffered so much!"
"No." Lu Mian shook her head firmly, "The moment I found you, all the misfortunes I experienced turned into fireworks."
She smiled, her eyes slightly curved, as if hiding a radiant starry sky.
Genuine, clear, eternal.
Yun Zhishu was stunned for a few seconds, such a sensible child, such a gentle explanation!
"How could I give birth to such a wonderful child..." Yun Zhishu murmured, a bit insecure.
Lu Mian chuckled, her mother really was adorable...
"Mom, we have to thank someone for all of this today."
"Who?"
"Director Qi. Ah... also my fiancé Xiao Qimo." Lu Mian blinked softly, "If not for meeting him, perhaps we wouldn’t have had the chance to know each other."
Yun Zhishu looked at her daughter’s earnest and calm face, thoughtfully nodding.
"Indeed, we should thank Qimo..." After speaking, Yun Zhishu asked another question, "Mianmian, Mom wants to spend more time with you. Could you..."
Lu Mian tilted her head.
At the doorway, Xiao Qimo and Yun Sang, each man stood on one side, silently listening to the conversation between the two ladies.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qimo’s brows immediately knitted together, his heart leaping to his throat.
He knew, he was well aware of what Aunt Yun was going to say next.
Understanding.
But... feeling uncomfortable.
Soon, as Xiao Qimo felt almost hopeless, he heard a low, probing voice from the middle-aged woman in the bedroom.
"Could you ask him if he’s willing to marry into the Yun Family?"