Chapter 861: 859: Gone Too Far...

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Jiang Linrou looked down from her perch at Tan Xingyue, who was hiding in a corner, her face revealing a mocking smile.

“Now I’d like to see who can protect you. Aren’t you the type who likes to play the fragile little damsel? Well, let’s see if you can keep up the act!”

“What exactly do you want to do? Why have you captured me and brought me here? What use could I possibly be to you?”

Tan Xingyue couldn’t understand why Jiang Linrou would treat her this way. Although there were grievances between them, it surely didn’t justify such a great effort to imprison her, did it?

Jiang Linyan looked at Tan Xingyue’s innocent face and laughed coldly, “Blame the fact that you’re Wen Xin’s friend! I don’t have much time to waste here with you, so just enjoy the feast I’ve prepared for you!”

After speaking, Jiang Linrou turned and left the room. Shortly after, two burly men entered, leering at Tan Xingyue, who was still in the corner.

Tan Xingyue never expected Jiang Linrou to use such methods against her. She was now trapped in a corner with no way out.

“Don’t come any closer, stay away!”

Clutching herself, Tan Xingyue screamed loudly, trying to keep the two men from approaching her.

Outside the door, Jiang Linrou, listening to the noise inside, had an excited smile playing on her lips. Heaven knows how happy she was at that moment, finally having the chance to thoroughly revenge herself upon Tan Xingyue, the one who caused her current downfall.

Suddenly, the noise in the room ceased. One of the burly men opened the door, looking at Jiang Linrou with a tense expression.

“Something’s wrong, we haven’t even started, and she’s already passed out, and her face is pale. It doesn’t look good. If you don’t want to be unable to explain if something happens to her, I suggest you find her a doctor quickly.”

The two burly men looked at Jiang Linyan, their eyes devoid of the sleazy look from before, now filled with a hint of panic. They knew this person was important, and now that she was in this condition…

Upon hearing the men’s words, Jiang Linrou also grew anxious, rushing out to look for a doctor. She’d intended to quietly deal with Tan Xingyue and then blame it on the inability of men to control themselves.

But she hadn’t expected Tan Xingyue to be so fragile. The fun hadn’t even started, and she was already out of commission.

In the next room, Liang Luoyu almost went mad when he heard Tan Xingyue’s cries for help, but he knew he had no way to get out. He felt like he was about to go insane. He didn’t know how much longer he would have to wait.

Wen Xin had dinner at the old mansion and chatted with Old Madam Mu for a while before urging her to rest early.

“Grandma, it’s getting late. We’ll come over tomorrow to keep you company. You need to rest well tonight, it’s important for your recovery.”

“Yes, Grandma, it really scared us. Thankfully, Wen Xin’s medical arts are superb, and you had a narrow escape. If something had really happened to you, what would we do?”

Upon arriving at the old mansion, Mu Chengxu had heard about Old Madam Mu’s incident and almost rushed to settle the score with Mu Jingang impulsively. If Old Madam Mu hadn’t stopped him, he really would have stormed Mu Jingang’s house.

Old Madam Mu held Wen Xin’s hand and gently patted it, “Yes, thankfully, Wen Xin was there. She’s saved me twice now. I can’t keep worrying her. I’ll rest early, and you all should head back and get some rest as well!”

“Alright, Grandma, you should rest early. We’ll head back now.” Wen Xin smoothed out the Old Madam’s blanket and stood up, leaving the courtyard with Mu Chengxu.

As they walked through the yard, Mu Chengxu suddenly turned his head to look at Wen Xin, “Where’s Chengxi? I heard from Auntie Fu that he was still at home in the afternoon.”

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“Mm, he left shortly before you came back, saying that there were some matters to handle.”

Wen Xin, with her head lowered, looked at the message on her phone. She had deliberately set her phone to silent while accompanying Old Madam Mu, wanting to peacefully be with the elder and help her rest and recuperate.

“Everyone has been so busy recently. After you and Mu Chengxi left with that girl that day, Mom has been constantly worried about your condition and still hopes you would take some time to rest.”

Mu Chengxu looked at Wen Xin’s arm with some worry. She knew how important an arm was to a doctor and was concerned that without proper rest, there might be lasting aftereffects.

“I’ll stay at the old mansion for a few days. Although Grandmother’s condition is very stable now, we still need to be very attentive. Staying at the old mansion allows me to see her condition daily and gives me much more peace of mind.”

Wen Xin spoke in a gentle and calm voice. Mu Chengxu felt moved by her words, thinking that she, as a granddaughter, was not as thoughtful as Wen.

“Then I’ll also stay at the old mansion for a few days, recently…”

Hearing Mu Chengxu’s words, Wen Xin lifted her head from her phone and looked at Mu Chengxu, her eyebrows slightly arching.

“Isn’t the Mu Group’s core project in your company now? Do you have time to be at home? There’s no need to worry about the mansion; Mu Chengxi and I are here. You just focus on your work,”

After sending the last message, Wen Xin raised her hand and gently placed her arm on Mu Chengxu’s shoulder, looking somewhat cunning.

“In three days, Yuan Junye’s company will also be holding a new product launch. If you have time, you should help him out more.”

Mu Chengxu was surprised that Wen Xin was so well-informed about Yuan Junye’s company affairs. She turned her head to look at Wen Xin.

“It is indeed very busy. Yuan Junye said that whether the Yuan Family can be won over depends on this new product launch. Are you going to be at the event?”

“Be there in person?” Wen Xin hesitated for a moment. Logically, she should attend, considering the new project was also her effort.

However, she couldn’t find Tan Xingyue now and genuinely wasn’t too interested in those other matters. She feared that if push came to shove, she might have to go abroad herself, in which case making a promise she couldn’t keep would be pointless.

“It depends on the situation, I might not have time,” Wen Xin said as she walked towards the entrance to Mu Chengxi’s courtyard and stopped, smiling gently at Mu Chengxu who had no intention of going in for a visit.

“Would you like to come in and sit for a while? Mu Chengxi will probably be back in a bit.”

In response to Wen Xin’s invitation, Mu Chengxu returned the smile politely. She was indeed too exhausted these days and just wanted to head to her room for a good rest.

“I can’t, I’m too tired. I need to go rest. It’s been way too busy lately. It’s cold outside, you should head back and rest too!”

Having said that, Mu Chengxu waved to Wen Xin and walked straight towards her own courtyard.

Wen Xin watched Mu Chengxu’s retreating figure, hesitating for a moment before turning and walking into the courtyard.

As she entered the courtyard, Wen Xin saw Mu Bei sitting in the living room and was slightly taken aback.

“Why are you at home? Why aren’t you with Mu Chengxi?”