When they arrived at the Lu family's residence, the old madam had already woken up.
Seeing Jin Tong back at the Lu family's place, the old madam expressed surprise, "Tongtong, why have you returned?"
Her voice was still weak.
The estate villa before her filled the old madam with envy. Living in a castle was far more comfortable than her own home.
The Jin family's residence was also luxurious, but it lacked the warmth of the Lu family's.
She actually didn't want to leave. No matter how much she disliked her youngest daughter, she was still very filial.
Every morning, she would personally deliver a glass of warm water to her and prepare whatever she wished to eat.
She would also consider her age and ensure the house remained as quiet as possible.
Jin Tong anxiously explained, "Mom, Mu Jiuchen has targeted the Jin family. Only Jin Yan can save us now. You must threaten to end your life to make Mu Jiuchen stop."
She was determined to protect everything she had worked hard for over the years. Even if it meant bankruptcy, she wouldn't let it happen in this manner.
The old madam looked at her daughter with disbelief. After years of upbringing, of being noble, dignified, and elegant, how could she possibly do such a thing?
"Impossible, I can't do it," the old madam roared.
Jin Tong opened the car door and looked at the old madam, who was still refusing to get out. "Mom, if you don't do this, we won't even be able to keep this villa. Our entire family will have to move out, and most of our properties will be foreclosed. Mom, don't you want to have a place to live when you're old?"
Jin Tong knew exactly how much she owed the bank.
Everyone said that a crisis was an opportunity.
But amidst the crisis, she hadn't encountered any turning point.
Perhaps it was her overbearing personality, but she didn't have many true friends around her.
Facing this situation, she understood clearly.
No one would come forward to help her. Even her two brothers wouldn't step in; they would only blame her for poor management.
The old madam immediately understood the gravity of the situation.
"Go and find Song Yanqing, apologize to her. Go now." The old madam knew that Mu Jiuchen wanted to bring justice to her daughter.
Having lived in high society circles for so many years, how could she not understand Mu Jiuchen's intentions?
"You also need to apologize to your sister." The old madam reflected. With the Jin family facing such troubles, no one would readily help them.
Despite how sweet some people sounded and how they treated them like family, in times of crisis, they would only add to their misery and offer no assistance.
Alas! The old madam sighed in her heart. Had the Jin family fallen so quickly?
Jin Tong had already called Song Yanqing.
"Yan Yan, Mu Jiuchen has targeted the Jin family. Hurry back and apologize to your aunt and Jiang Siyun."
Song Yanqing was currently drinking with friends at a bar. Upon hearing her mother's words, she found it amusing. "Mom, that's impossible. I will never apologize."
Jin Tong also sneered, "You don't have to apologize, but half an hour ago, all of the Jin family's assets were frozen, including your credit cards. If you want to buy a bottle of water now, you'll probably have to go thirsty. You don't have to come back to apologize, but you don't have to come back home ever again."
Song Yanqing was startled. She asked, "Mom, where are you?"
Jin Tong replied, "At the Lu family's."
Within half an hour, Song Yanqing arrived at the entrance of the Lu family's residence.
With a murderous glint in her eyes, Song Yanqing asked, "Did Mu Jiuchen really target our Jin family?"
Jin Tong retorted angrily, "Can't you check your bank messages? Don't tell me you didn't receive them. You have to pay the price for your impulsiveness."
Song Yanqing's eyes widened in surprise. So, a person like Mu Jiuchen could truly decide someone's fate with a single word.
Jiang Nuan and Mu Jiuchen were about to leave with the children.
As Jiang Nuan stood up, she saw Jin Tong and Song Yanqing supporting the old madam as they entered.
Her exceptionally beautiful face remained indifferent as she sat back down.
"Yunyun, please don't go back, okay? Uncle will take you to the amusement park tomorrow." Lu Jincheng hated to see the siblings leave.
Jiang Siyun replied, "Sure!" Going back meant watching her parents show off their affection, and she also feared being a third wheel.
Jiang Yukuo leaned against his father with his legs crossed. Hearing his second uncle's words, he immediately became interested. "Wow! Second Uncle, that sounds great. I want to enjoy my childhood too. We have plenty of money now, so taking a break occasionally is fine."
Lu Jincheng pouted. "Kuo Bao, you've really put me to shame. I'm actually not earning as much as you."
Jiang Yukuo arrogantly crossed his legs. "I can earn a lot from one live stream, after all, I have many fans. Next, I plan to do sales promotion through the backend."
Lu Jinyan jumped up in surprise and hugged Jiang Yukuo's small frame. "Honey, you've finally come to your senses. Be firm and make your dad work until he's eighty before retiring."
Mu Jiuchen shifted his feet slightly, and the uncle and nephew duo were both sent to the ground.
"Bang..."
Jiang Yukuo's backside throbbed with pain.
Lu Jinyan's head hit the floor. He glared angrily at the culprit, Mu Jiuchen. "Mu Jiuchen, you're not playing by the rules."
Mu Jiuchen stared coldly at Lu Jinyan. "My son isn't taking over my business, and you're the one causing trouble from behind."
Lu Jinyan felt wrongly accused and wanted to hit him. When had he ever said anything like that?
"Kuo Bao, get up. We'll have nothing to do with your dad's company for the rest of our lives."
Mu Jiuchen sneered, "Hua Rong is mine. The entire entertainment industry in the country, and even abroad, is half my empire. Do you think you can break through?"
"Holy crap, the TA Entertainment Company that went bankrupt half a month ago was you?" Lu Jinyan exclaimed in shock.
Mu Jiuchen remained silent.
The three standing at the doorway listened with their hearts in their mouths.
Jin Yan had woken up and watched them banter. The pain from her wounds made her laugh.
She heard footsteps and saw the three people entering, her face instantly darkened.
"What are you here for again?"
Jin Yan looked at the butler again. "Butler, why are you letting just anyone in?"
The butler lowered his head in embarrassment and said, "The old madam said she would ram her head against the door if it wasn't opened."
Jin Yan was very surprised. The proud and arrogant old madam would say such a thing.
The old madam looked at Jin Yan and could no longer be haughty. She spoke in a gentle tone, "Yan Yan, please don't be angry. I have something to say."
Jin Yan refused her. "No matter what you want to say, I won't believe it, I won't listen, and I won't save your Jin family."
"Fine! If you won't save us, I'll ram my head here." The old madam's emotions flared. The relationship that had been broken for decades couldn't be mended overnight.
But she couldn't just watch the Jin family disappear like this.
Everyone else: "..."
Jiang Nuan frowned. Even she, with her usually indifferent and calm demeanor, couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.
"Heh heh..." Jin Yan sneered. "I fell down that long flight of stairs and I'm still bouncing around. If you want to ram yourself, go ahead."
"You..." The old madam hadn't expected them to be so heartless.
Jin Tong also looked surprised at her sister, who had always been kind. This time, she had truly wounded her heart.
She walked over and knelt before Jin Yan.
Jin Yan's pupils suddenly trembled. Seeing her elder sister kneeling before her, someone who couldn't even utter an apology, was actually kneeling to her?