Tan Xue sat at the round table on the balcony, still dressed elegantly and comfortably. Upon hearing Yao Lu’s words, she slowly raised her eyes to look at her.
“Lulu, what did you just say?”
Yao Lu was startled, feeling that she had been a little off lately.
“Madam, I just got some news. I heard that Ninth Master snatched Young Master Rong of Modu’s business this time. He’s been on this business trip for five days, all to discuss this deal.”
“Ninth Master’s second uncle’s business seems to have always been heavily involved with the Rong family. If we tell their side of this news, it should create misunderstandings for Mu Jiu Chen and put pressure on him.”
Upon hearing this, Tan Xue seemed to gain a little spirit.
“Yes! Find a way to leak it to Mu Yunfei. Mu Yunfei is also impatient; he will latch onto Mu Jiu Chen and not let go.”
“Alright, Madam.” Yang Lu thought for a moment, then continued, “Madam, there’s one more thing. I wonder if you’d like to hear my opinion.”
Tan Xue nodded slightly: “Speak.”
Yao Lu said: “Madam, Aunt wants Lu Qiaoyi to marry Ninth Master. Why don’t we tell Lu Qiaoyi about Ninth Master’s special attention to Jiang Nuan? This Lu Qiaoyi is ambitious; she will definitely cause some trouble for Mu Jiu Chen.”
Tan Xue smiled upon hearing this, elegantly raising her eyes to gaze at Yao Lu: “Lulu, your plan is good. Go ahead and do it. When Mu Jiu Chen is in a frenzy, we will have an opportunity.”
Yao Lu then handed over several photos and said, “These are some young ladies from good families that I found. If possible, marrying them to the second young master would be even more beneficial to Madam.”
Mu Jiu Chen was not someone easy to control at all.
Madam had raised her desires to the highest point; she could no longer make many judgments rationally.
She could only try to guide things towards the second young master, as the second young master’s business talent was not as good as Mu Jiu Chen’s.
“Mm! I know. You can go and do other things now.” Tan Xue said listlessly, her voice weak.
After Yao Lu left, Mu Sichen walked in, wearing a white shirt with pink orchids and a light gray plaid suit. His every move was suave and dashing, perfectly embodying the attire of a playboy.
He leaned against the glass door, looking at his mother, and said with a smile, “Mom, why do you always like to worry about other people’s business?”
Tan Xue looked at him: “This is all for your own good. You’ve been living a decadent life lately, but you were sober at the banquet.”
“Heh heh…” Mu Sichen let out a mocking laugh: “Sober or not, haven’t I always been like this?”
“You scoundrel, when will you ever grow up? Don’t be corrupted by those bad habits. Study business properly. This huge Mu family needs you to be capable of supporting it.” Tan Xue became very angry just seeing his playboy attire.
“Sichen, can you make me worry less? I only have you and your sister. Don’t make me sad. Work hard. This Mu family has a share for you, but you have to get it back yourself.”
She had been very agitated these past few days. She knew that this family would eventually fall apart.
Mu Yunxiao had never smiled at her so gently, but he treated that girl with such careful pampering.
Thinking of this, she felt very sad.
Twenty years of marital affection could not compare to a woman who suddenly appeared.
Her heart ached, and she had nowhere to turn for solace.
After so many years, she didn’t even have a true friend. Behind the glamorous facade were endless hardships.
What was the point of wearing gold and silver? What was the point of wearing branded clothing?
When it came down to it, she couldn’t rely on anyone but herself.
“Mom, look how worried you are. Anyway, there’s a share for me, so why should I be in a hurry?” Mu Sichen didn’t want to work; he was content to live off his parents.
Tan Xue was stunned to hear this: “Mu Sichen, you scoundrel! You’re unemployed, you live off your parents, and you’re unfilial. Your features are proper, yet you’re estranged from your family. Do you still have the face to go out and mingle?”
“Mom, what you’re saying is unpleasant. Our family has plenty of money, so I don’t need to work hard to earn money. I have my own plans for how to spend my share; I won’t waste it all.”
“Oh dear!” Tan Xue was about to explode. She held her forehead, unable to communicate with this son.
“Heh heh…” Mu Sichen smiled shamelessly. Knowing his mother was worried about him, he sat down with her for a rare talk. “Mom, I know your expectations are high, but my abilities aren’t as good as you expect. I’m sorry, Mom!”
“You…”
Tan Xue glared at him fiercely.
Mu Sichen smirked and said, “Mom, I will try my best to strive for everything that belongs to me. You don’t need to worry. I’m going out today to work at my dad’s company. I’ll work diligently.”
“Really?” Tan Xue looked at him in surprise.
“Really. If you don’t believe me, you can call and ask my dad. He gave me a position as a sales manager, and I’ll do a good job. A sales manager at mm Mall, with commissions based on the mall’s sales each month, means I can earn a lot of money each month.”
Tan Xue nodded slightly: “Mm! Do a good job.”
She glanced around to see no one, then said sternly: “Sichen, your father will propose divorce to me soon. Before I divorce your father, get this company.”
This was her only desire.
“Why?” Mu Sichen frowned and looked at his mother.
Tan Xue said: “Don’t ask so many questions. If your father and I really divorce, most of the property must belong to you. Until your father brings it up, pretend nothing has happened. Forget what I just said.”
Only then would Mu Sichen be motivated to strive; only when he felt he was about to lose it would he put in the effort.
Mu Sichen frowned, looking at her. He then remembered that his mother had been a bit unhappy these past few days.
As a man, he instantly understood that his father was having an affair.
He said nothing, his face darkening as he left.
Tan Xue closed her eyes slightly, feeling a sense of vexation and helplessness.
After marrying Mu Yunxiao, she had expected this day to come.
She had never expected Mu Yunxiao’s heart to stay with her forever.
Over the years, he had also found women outside. As he gradually aged, he would find a new one every two to three years, but he had never let those women get pregnant.
This time was somewhat different.
Jiang Nuan finally finished boiling the medicine at 9:40.
After giving the medicine to the old madam, she left the He family’s old mansion.
Returning home at 10:15, she checked the time. Mu Jiu Chen hadn’t called her, and for some reason, she felt a little empty.
Meng Yuan and her elder brother hadn’t returned either, so she went upstairs to bathe. She had a faint medicinal scent on her, which needed washing off.
Giving her phone one last look, she took out clothes from the closet and went to the bathroom.
At a high-end restaurant, Jiang Xingyu, dressed in a light gray suit, was elegant and approachable, his smile like clouds, dispelling any gloom from people’s hearts.
Across from him sat a very beautiful woman with an oval face. When she smiled, she had two dimples, and she returned Jiang Xingyu’s warm smile.
“Have you been waiting long?” Guo Xiujing’s smile was warm, and her voice was very gentle.
Jiang Xingyu smiled and deliberately raised his hand to look at his watch: “Indeed, I’ve waited four hours. But I worked while waiting for you, so time passed quickly.”
“Let’s not talk about this. Tell me the news you found out.”