76 Chapter 76

◎Cheng Mu doesn't mind favoring him a little, just like a younger brother◎

Cheng Mei's heart skipped a beat. "Do you—do you know about that?"

She actually didn't intend to hide it on purpose. The incident happened suddenly and she had no choice but to pretend. In fact, as long as they questioned her, she planned to tell them everything.

Mu Yun probed: "Xiao Qi's matter."

Cheng Mu smiled. "Back then, Zhou Mao was about to commit a crime, and in a panic, I lied to him to dissuade him. Later, seeing Gao's determination to marry me into the family, she was determined to make the pregnancy a reality. With Aunt Jiang keeping a close eye on me, it all came down to this. Didn't I ask you to find families who couldn't raise children and needed money in exchange? You brought back Xiaoliu. Xiaoqi was found at Tiger's, which led to your big fight."

The things that scared me back then now seem so calm when I think about them.

Cheng Mu said, "Although Xiaoliu and Xiaoqi are not my biological children, I have personally raised them to this age, so they are no different from my own. They were born from my heart."

"And you, calling me my brother-in-law is no different from calling me my biological brother."

My dear brother! Mu Yun was stunned.

Early in the morning, Wu Tao arranged for people to decorate the courtyard where Cheng Mi lived. Red talismans were hung on the plum tree in the courtyard, small lanterns were hung under the eaves, and window grilles were pasted on the windows.

A bleak and dreary place covered in ice and snow becomes prosperous and joyful when dotted with red.

"We brothers haven't seen each other for years, and you're trying to stop us from seeing each other. What's your intention?"

There was a commotion outside the yard, and Cheng Mu asked who was outside.

After Wu Zhi settled down yesterday, he inquired about the situation in the mansion. Although the people in the escort agency were on guard against running into the two young masters, they underestimated Wu Zhi's determination. He came to Mu Yun's yard early in the morning and broke in forcefully, and no one could stop him.

Not many people may have known about the dirty deeds done by the two young masters back then, but ever since Mu Yun ran away and Wu Zhi broke his leg, the boss investigated the matter and the grudge between the two spread throughout the mansion like wings, and everyone knew about it.

Nanny Zhu said, "It must be Master Zhi, calling the headmistress aunt."

Strictly speaking, Wu Tao was marrying into the family.

Cheng Mu had never heard anyone mention such a person. She knew that Mu Yun's father married into the Wu family, and she thought there was no one else in the Wu family. After all, they all said that Mu Yun would inherit the escort agency in the future.

Wu Zhi had already entered the yard and shouted, "Ayun, Brother Wu is here to see you, don't hide like a little wife!"

Wu Zhi was very sure that Mu Yun was there because he knew that Mu Yun was investigating the incident in which his father fell to his death.

Having been away from the Escort Agency Headquarters for these years, he had to bribe people to pass on information to him. After all, he had been waiting for revenge for himself. As long as Mu Yun came back and as long as he had plans to attack the Wu family, he would be the first to know.

Years ago, he was looking for a reason to leave Ruzhou, and there was only one reason: Mu Yun was back.

"You've become something now. Come out and let your brother see you. You—"

Seeing a beautiful and graceful lady coming out, Wu Zhi stopped talking. The other party had her hair combed in a bun, her face was flushed, and her eyes were watery. She looked at him without fear at all.

Wu Zhi stared at her with his eyes wide open, and asked, "Mammy, who is this lady?"

Nanny Zhu said, "This is Madam Cheng."

Wu Zhi inquired, "Who is this Madam Cheng? Could she be my brother's wife?"

"Madam Cheng is Mr. Yun's distinguished guest." Nanny Zhu stepped forward and said, "It's windy outside. Madam Cheng, please go inside quickly."

Wu Zhi was sure that this was Mu Yun's yard. This beautiful woman lived in the same yard with him. Was she just a distinguished guest?

Cheng Mu was also watching him. Seeing this man's humble and cold appearance, she probably guessed the conflict between him and Mu Yun. Thinking back to when she first met Mu Yun, he said that someone in the clan wanted to kill him, so he ran away from home. It seemed that it was most likely this person.

Last night, Mu Yun accepted the fact that his mother's death had nothing to do with Wu Tao. This morning, Manager He asked him to do many things, including accounting, preparing gifts, dinners, sacrifices, New Year greetings, rewards, etc. Mu Yun obediently followed him.

"Brother Zhi, I haven't seen you for many years. It must be Mu Yun who came to visit you," Cheng Mu said. "Please go back to the courtyard and wait for Mu Yun to finish his work and come to visit you."

Wu Zhi smiled sinisterly, "If I don't come to him, he'll owe me a leg. Do I have the guts to go?"

Nanny Zhu said in a clear voice, "Master Zhi, Madam Cheng is also a distinguished guest of the headmaster. She is still ill and should not be disturbed. Please go back."

Unable to stop his two servants first, they asked two bodyguards to come over, one on each side, and half-dragged and half-carried Wu Zhi away.

Cheng Mu asked in detail about the grudge between Mu Yun and Wu Zhi, and Nanny Zhu told her everything she knew.

To summarize, Wu Tao, unable to conceive, considered Wu Zhi as his heir. From the moment Mu Yun returned to the escort agency, Wu Zhi viewed him as an enemy. Wu Tao, believing they were close in age and could play well together, arranged for them to study literature and martial arts together. Mu Yun, a new arrival with an ailing mother, tolerated Wu Zhi's teasing and provocations. Wu Zhi acted caringly towards him, prompting Wu Tao to frequently praise him. To create dislike for Mu Yun, Wu Zhi also frequently framed him, leading Wu Tao to increasingly punish him.

Cheng Mu was really angry.

At that time, Mu Yun's life changed drastically. His mother and himself became concubines and illegitimate children, and someone was forced to become his mother. His biological mother was bedridden and had passed away along with his biological father. Flies and bedbugs were always around them. If it were her, she would have also run away from home.

"The boss is partial to Young Master Yun."

Nanny Zhu felt that the deeper his love for Mu Yun, the more severe his criticism. The head of Wuda really treated Mu Yun as his own child. It was just that he came back a little late, and the child had his own ideas, so it was difficult to get close to him or educate him.

In this era, women have their own temperament. It is very normal to take a concubine's child and raise it as a baby. Cheng Mu did not comment on Wu Tao's selfishness towards Mu Yun. She just felt that Wu Tao was too rough and did not really get into Mu Yun's heart.

"His parents passed away one after another, leaving him alone and helpless. The boss's partiality for him must be shown to him. Everyone bullies and blames him, but it's not Mu Yun's fault that he can't stay here any longer."

Nanny Zhu knew that his uncle and sister-in-law had a good relationship, so she just sighed in her heart about the importance of fate between people and said no more.

The water on the stove boiled. Nanny Zhu went to get the kettle and glanced out the window.

"Madam Cheng, the boss is here."

People are bound to talk about others behind their backs. Cheng Xi rubbed her face guiltily.

Wu Tao heard that Wu Zhi had come to cause a scene and disturbed Madam Cheng's peace, so he came to apologize.

"This is my good-for-nothing nephew. Madam Cheng, please bear with me."

"Just now, I learned from Madam Zhu about the grudge between the two young masters. Excuse me, this young master Zhi hasn't been back to Yunzhou for many years. Isn't it a coincidence that he also came when Mu Yun returned?"

It is obvious that they are here to settle the score with Mu Yun. What do you think of the head of the family, Wu Tao?

Wu Tao had already talked with several bodyguards who had accompanied Wu Zhi.

Wu Zhi came from Ruzhou and was escorting a car to Tianma Town. He encountered a snowstorm and traveled for nearly two months. Calculating the time, it means that he got the news after Mu Yun returned to the escort agency and made this trip specifically.

"I also know that Zhi'er has come here with a grudge from a few years ago. Madam Cheng, don't worry, the past is done. We will not let them create new grudges this time. After tomorrow, let them return to Ruzhou."

Today is the day to bid farewell to the old year and tomorrow is the day to welcome the new year. After all, he is Wu Tao's nephew, so why should he be left alone on the road?

After thinking about it, Wu Tao felt that it was necessary to keep them apart at today's New Year's banquet. Before he could give any instructions to Manager He, he saw him coming with a serious expression.

"Master, the two young masters have collided. Young Master Zhi exchanged a few provocative remarks, and Young Master Yun punched him in the face, drawing blood. Young Master Zhi refused to give up. Fortunately, the escorts who came to the banquet were all there, and they immediately separated the two young masters. Now, take Young Master Zhi back to his courtyard."

I just said that I wouldn't let them create new grudges, but it's really hard to guard against.

Wu Tao was annoyed: "Mu Yun made the first move?"

Cheng Xi's scalp tightened, "How did they bump into each other?"

Wu Zhi ran around the mansion early in the morning, determined to find Mu Yun. Ordinary servants could not stop him at all.

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Madam Cheng." Wu Tao hurried away and asked Housekeeper He, "Where is Mu Yun?"

Cheng Mu caught up and wanted to say something, but they all saw Mu Yun enter the yard.

Wu Tao originally wanted to resolve the matter quietly, but unexpectedly Mu Yun took action first, and he became unreasonable even if he was right.

She was furious and strode forward, "Ayun, did you fight with Zhier?"

Mu Yun paused, then raised the corners of his mouth to sneer. What was he expecting?

"If you want to hit him, then hit him. If you want to punish him, then punish him."

His attitude gave Wu Tao a headache. He was the same as before, never making excuses or obeying orders, and he rejected all her advice.

Wu Tao pointed with his finger, fearing that the relationship he had worked so hard to build would collapse in an instant, just like before. In the end, he suppressed his temper and walked away angrily.

Mu Yun turned his face away indifferently.

Unexpectedly, he met Cheng Mu at the door. Although he still had a nonchalant expression, the ice outside had already melted.

He walked closer, and Cheng Mu's eyes moved to his hands, "Which hand did you use to beat that bastard?"

Mu Yun felt relieved after hearing this, his expression gradually softened, and he raised his right hand slightly.

Cheng Mu asked Nanny Zhu to add water.

Mu Yun washed his hands, letting the water wash away the blood on his skin. Cheng Mu saw that he didn't look injured and asked, "Why did you do that?"

"We two have nothing to say."

"The boss didn't want you to have a conflict. He wanted to send him away tomorrow, but now you've got involved with him again."

"In the past, I remembered what the big boss said about brothers being friendly and respectful, and not fighting back." Mu Yun wiped his hands carefully with a handkerchief. "It's no use. At least I won't lose if I strike first."

"He was here just now, and he looked like he deserved a beating."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

In the past, when he didn't get favoritism, he pretended that he didn't need it. Cheng Mu didn't mind favoring him a little, just like she would to her younger brother.

"Auntie said she had a younger brother?"

Cheng Mu was surprised, her eyes filled with wonder: "Did I tell you that?" How come he also thought of his brother?

Mu Yun said that she had told him that he had asked her why he asked her to pretend to be her brother-in-law instead of her brother, and she said that Zhou Mao knew her brother.

The original body had a younger brother, and she also had a younger brother.

The original body was not very close to her younger brother. During the house fight, she always thought that her younger brother was on her side. In fact, her interests were not consistent with those of her younger brother. Her father had only this one son, who was always raised in the outer courtyard. He did not belong to the original body and her mother.

As for Cheng Mu, she was raised by her grandparents since she was a child. After her parents gave birth to her younger brother, they took her back and just put her in a boarding school. She and her younger brother were not close.

She had hoped for sibling love in her heart, but it would be difficult to establish such a relationship when they grow up.

Mu Yun asked, "How is he?"

He was dull and didn't favor her as his sister. Cheng Mu thought it was a good idea to make him happy, so she smiled and said, "Not as good as you."

Mu Yun was not very happy.