Chapter 169 - Retreat
Mu Qing stood respectfully at the side of his uncles and said with a simple and honest smile, "Uncles, please listen to what I have to say. Listen to what I have to say."
The elders who were so embarrassed that they did not know how to react hurriedly shut their mouths and looked at Mu Qing.
Mu Qing bowed deeply before he said, "I appreciate everyone's kindness, but please listen to what I have to say!" Following that, he looked at Mu Chen affectionately and said, "I return this time because I've been thinking about my mother's health recently. After all, she's getting advanced in age, and she's not very healthy; I just want to spend the new year with her. As for returning to the Mu family, please don't make things difficult for Mu Chen. After all, Mu Chen deserves all the credit for bringing the Mu Group to such great heights. I'm afraid I can't do better than him even if I return to the company. After all, mother taught us that the Mu Group belongs to everyone in the Mu family not just the eldest son of the Mu family's main branch…"
The elders' expressions eased, and they looked at Mu Qing with approval. On the contrary, they looked at Mu Chen in disdain and anger.
Mu Chen remained indifferent as he met their gazes.
Mu Qing hesitated for a moment, as if he had just made a great decision. Then, he looked at Jiang Jin and said in a trembling voice, "Mother, I just have a small request. I hope I can stay a little longer this time to spend more time with you."
Jiang Jin's eyes could not help but redden upon hearing these words.
Meanwhile, the elders spoke up one after another.
"That's right. You should stay and show your filial piety. Although we're a business family, we value filial piety the most!"
"That's right, that's right!"
"Mu Chen, you can't object to this! He's your father. Moreover, how can you stop him if he wants to be filial to your grandmother? It'd be a great sin if you stop him."
"That's right, Mu Chen. Although your father's at fault for what happened back then, more than ten years have passed. How can a pair of father and son's feud last for such a long time?"
"Sister-in-law, please say something. Your son is so filial; can you bear to hurt him?"
Mu Chen immediately said, "Granduncles, you don't have to pressure Grandma. Everyone's free to leave or stay. After all, the Mu family has many properties. It's not like there's no place to stay."
"Hey, child, what are you saying? Your father specifically returned to accompany your grandmother. How can you expect him to live outside?"
The elders grew anxious again and began to scold Mu Chen.
At this moment, Jiang Jin raised her voice and said, "We'll do as Mu Chen said. This matter is settled."
Everyone fell silent immediately.
Following that, Jiang Jin looked at her son with a complex gaze and said, "Mu Qing, it's been more than ten years. I'm afraid Liang Zhen has already reincarnated. However, those of us who are still alive are unable to get over this matter. Don't forget how you cornered her back then. The heavens are watching, my son. Karma will always come to those who deserve it. Moreover, you were the one who willingly abandoned the Mu family back then; it was your own choice. I'm afraid it's too late for you to regret your decisions."
Jiang Jin continued to say, "Have you forgotten what I taught you when you were young? Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Mu Chen is your son. As his father, how have you treated him? No matter how he treats you know, it's your own doing. Why didn't I agree to you marrying Liang Zhou back then? It's because of Liang Zhen. Moreover, they were biological sisters. If it were someone else, I would've given you my blessing. Son, you've sinned!"
Following that, Jiang Jin glanced at the people present on the scene and said, "Today is the first day of the new year, and the ancestral hall is open for visits. Our ancestors are watching us; what kind of intentions do you have by bringing Liang Zhou here? Aren't you afraid of Liang Zhen appearing in your dreams tonight? It's fine if you want to scheme, but if you want to harm others, you'll only end up harming yourself."
Jiang Jin did not give the others a chance to speak. She sighed as she continued to say, "Mu Qing, you can stay in your current apartment. It's pretty good. If you miss me, you can come over and visit. However, you'll never be allowed back into Cloudy Peak Villa. The day you voluntarily left, you should've understood this. The Mu Group has nothing to do with you; don't have any thoughts about it. If you have any malicious thoughts, then I'll sever our mother-and-son relationship."
These words scared Mu Qing that he fell to his knees.
Mu Chen quietly kneeled next to his grandmother as Song Ning followed suit without any hesitation.
"Mom, I understand you're teaching me a lesson. I don't have any other thoughts; I just want to be filial to you…" Mu Qing said as tears rolled down his face.
Jiang Jin wiped her tears and said with a sigh, "Get up."
Following that, Jiang Jin muttered, seemingly to herself, "If anyone in the Mu family has evil thoughts, they're only digging their own graves. I'm going to pay respects to the ancestors and pray that they'll chase out those unfilial descendants!"