Chapter 922 - To Know (2)
Ah Mo’s answer almost made Mu Lingshi break down.
“How could it be him?” Mu Lingshi’s hand trembled as she gripped the document and looked at Ah Mo with disbelief and gloom. “If this is really true, since we’ve been seeing him all these years, he must know that Lingtian and I are his children. How could he be so indifferent? In fact, how could he do that to Big Bro? He wanted to let Gu Lingsha marry Big Bro? How could he?”
Mu Lingshi could not find a reason for her to be convinced! Then, she looked stunned at the DNA report, yet the results…
“No…this can’t be real! This isn’t real!”
She shook her head with a pale expression, tossing the document away. Then, she could not help but shudder before her body went limp and her hands covered her face. She felt as if she was dreaming.
Sitting beside her, Ah Mo caught all of her reactions. In fact, he had already predicted that Mu Lingshi would react like this. Sighing to himself, he then turned around and held Mu Lingshi’s slightly trembling shoulders. “Lingshi, unfortunately, all of this is real. At first, when I found out about this from Brother, I didn’t want to believe it too, yet all of this is true. Gu Qiwu asked to meet Brother. He personally admitted to it, and with this report, can all that be faked?”
Ah Mo looked worriedly at Mu Lingshi as he reached out his hand and pulled her into his embrace. “Brother was worried that you’d find it hard to accept, so he didn’t tell you right away. Father and Mother know about this, but we’re still hiding it from Grandfather and Grandmother. Ah Shi, don’t worry. No matter what happens, you still have us. Don’t you remember what Brother said before? Mu Tangchuan and Zhuang Shurong are your parents!”
Mu Lingshi’s expression went blank for a long while, a dim light refracted in her misty eyes. She let Ah Mo hold her, then she forced a derisive laugh. “I know. No wonder Brother suddenly came looking for me the other day and even said so many random things. I’m sure he must’ve…”
“We’re all worried that you’d be sad, so he didn’t want to tell you personally. As for our grandparents, we’re still hiding it from them, worried that they won’t be able to handle it if they found out. You know, Grandfather and Grandmother already have a lackluster impression of Gu Qiwu…”
Ah Mo’s tone was filled with lament. He paused before continuing, “Lingshi, be strong. I hope that you can be like before. Even if you know, you can’t do anything about it, can you?”
Mu Lingshi smiled bitterly and looked up. She blinked and swallowed the sourness at the back of her throat. Then, she took a deep breath in before struggling out of Ah Mo’s arms. “I know that you’re all doing it for my own good. Big Brother told you that Gu Qiwu went to meet him, didn’t he?”
Ah Mo nodded. “Mmm, Gu Qiwu has also admitted to Big Brother that he has always known that you and Lingtian were his kids, but by the looks of it, he never intended to acknowledge you. Nonetheless, those people following you from a while back were his people. Big Brother says that he won’t do anything to you, but he didn’t tell me about the concrete situation either.”
“I’ll go ask Brother about it right now! I don’t believe it! I don’t believe that I’m Gu Qiwu’s daughter!”
As Mu Lingshi said this, her blurry eyes darkened, and she clenched her fists and turned around to pick up her car keys before walking out.
“Lingshi!” Ah Mo frowned as he picked the document on the table up and chased after her worriedly.
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Meanwhile, on this end, when they returned to Maple Residence, it was already past 9 p.m. The house was very quiet. Mu Xiao Cheng and Wang Hui were at the old Mu residence. In the morning, when Wang Hui knew that Xi Xiaye might need to go to work, she rushed over and fetched Mu Xiaocheng. Aunt Lin and Aunt Fang naturally followed. In the huge Maple Residence, only Sis Wang and several servants were left. At such a time, almost all of them were resting. Sis Wang swiftly heated up the dishes for the couple who briefly had some before going upstairs.
In their bedroom, Xi Xiaye handed him his pajamas as she asked, “Have things with Qi Lei and CEO Li been settled?”
Mu Yuchen just took off his black shirt revealing his strong upper body. He casually took the pajamas as he responded, “Mmm, it’s almost settled. The next move will depend on Qi Lei himself. Right, won’t there a huge job fair at a few famous universities and colleges soon? Does Fuhua have any plans?”
“Mmm, I heard about it. Fuhua’s been expanding externally these past two years. Uncle Lan’s already told the HR department to take care of the recruitment. We’ll probably try to hire a group of enthusiastic youths this time around.” As Xi Xiaye said this, she looked a little puzzledly at Mu Yuchen. “Why? Why are you suddenly so interested in this?”
“Nothing. I just wanted you to take note of it. If there’re any suitable ones, get them into Chenye Movies and Televisions too. Glory World isn’t planning on recruiting,” Mu Yuchen answered.
“Not recruiting? Oh, I heard from Xiao Mei a few days ago that you were even planning on laying off employees. What’s happening?” Xi Xiaye knew that Glory World had always been very steady, very quick and aggressive. No matter what it was, they probably did not need to lay off employees, did they?
“I’ve promoted our staff of the year in advance. It’s the survival of the fittest. Some departments don’t require as much manpower. Glory World’s scaled up enough. I’m planning my next step to be focused on all of our current resources and property.”
Xi Xiaye nodded. “Mmm, make progress while ensuring stability. You’re much better at that than I am. Alright, go wash up. I’ve prepared the bath for you!”
“Can I have the honor of inviting my wife to join me?” He gave Xi Xiaye a meaningful glance and put the pajamas over his shoulder.
Xi Xiaye shot him an unhappy side look. She gradually realized that this man was far gone from the incorruptible Prince Charming she once knew. Now, he would not avoid taking off his clothes in front of her. Sometimes, he would have nothing on at all.
“We already have a son together. What’s there to be shy about? We’ve done even the most limiting things…”
Upon seeing her fair little face blush, he could not help but tease her. He was clearly flirting, yet his expression remained calm and unflustered.
“Go and bathe! You’re becoming more and more shameless, Mr. Mu!”
“If I weren’t shameless, you probably wouldn’t be my wife right now!” He chuckled, then shot her a meaningful look before walking into the bathroom.