Possibly!

Mu Qian didn't have time to verify anything.

Gu Mei suddenly stood up, walked to Mu Yuancheng's side, waved her hand, and slapped him hard across the face.

A loud "smack" echoed throughout the dining room.

No one expected that Gu Mei would hit Mu Yuancheng; it happened without warning.

Mu Silian, standing nearby, was startled. Seeing the clear handprint on Mu Yuancheng's face, she instinctively tightened her grip on her clothes to calm the shock rising within her.

Time seemed to have been paused; the silence was so profound that you could almost hear everyone breathing.

Mu Yuancheng was stunned and didn't come to his senses for a long time.

Until!

Gu Mei coldly replied, "My daughter is not someone you can lecture by slamming your fist on the table."

His pupils gleamed with a sharp light, his domineering protection of his daughter needed no reason.

Mu Yuancheng frowned deeply when he saw the oppressive feeling emanating from Gu Mei's eyes.

Deep inside, a fire of anger was burning fiercely.

The anger deep within his soul was suppressed by the original owner's humble nature.

"Meimei, I just want to teach Qianqian well. She used to be so well-behaved and sensible. Look at what she's become!"

His previously stiff anger softened, and his tone became gentler.

Mu Yuancheng, having barely regained a sliver of rationality, kept warning him not to act impulsively.

Do not easily clash with Gu Mei before you have gained an absolute advantage.

If you can't control yourself for a moment, it will bring him unnecessary trouble.

This kind of trouble could have been completely avoided!

"Qianqian's obedience and sensibility are not for people to bully or oppress her."

"From now on, Qianqian can become whatever she wants, and she doesn't need to compromise for anyone."

Gu Mei's brows furrowed in indifference, and her gaze upon Mu Yuancheng held a hint of disgust.

Anyone who lays a hand on her daughter is considered her enemy.

Even her husband, who had shared a bed with her for many years, and Qianqian's biological father, had no right to discipline her.

Gu Mei spoke without any regard for Mu Yuancheng's feelings, even though he was the head of the Mu family.

Mu Silian, listening from the side, felt aggrieved.

She secretly hoped that Mu Yuancheng would break ties with Gu Mei for her sake.

Of course, she knew this was something that was unlikely to happen in the short term; otherwise, how would she have any leverage to negotiate with Mu Yuancheng?

Mu Yuancheng paused slightly, "Yes, yes, yes, you're right. Qianqian is who she is. My daughter, Mu Yuancheng's daughter, doesn't need to compromise for anyone."

Hindsight is 20/20 and can be a bit greasy.

This didn't stop Mu Yuancheng from continuing his greasy performance, "Qianqian, Daddy's attitude was bad just now, please forgive me, okay?"

Looking at Mu Yuancheng's "sincere" apology.

For a moment, Mu Qian couldn't figure out what kind of temperament he had.

As before.

Dad always acted arrogantly in front of Mom and would never compromise.

When she was very young, she often heard the two of them arguing.

Her father never bothered to hide his ugly face from her.

On the contrary, her mother would take her into consideration and often show gentleness to others.

The gentle mother she remembered also suddenly died of a sudden illness when she was ten years old.

Because my mother died so suddenly, my father took all the property for himself without lifting a finger.

After his mother's death, he openly brought Murong's mother home and replaced her as his legal wife.

Murong is no longer an illegitimate child.

On the contrary, she, as the younger sister, was falsely accused and branded as an illegitimate child simply because she was born a few months later.

If it weren't for the fact that she was exceptionally intelligent from a young age and was considered a key student for development.

I'm afraid she'll be living a miserable life in the Mu family.

"Well, we're family, what grudge could we possibly hold grudges?"

Mu Qian blinked her bright eyes and said something that was sure to kill someone, "Then I'll forgive Dad for scolding me to protect Si Lian."

The rhythm was completely disrupted.

This is not the father I remember, the father with the vicious face.

But something still feels off.

Something felt off.

Mu Yuancheng: "..."

Is Mu Qian speaking human language?

They clearly want to deliberately provoke a war.

They were angry, but dared not show it.

He gave an awkward laugh twice, then pretended to continue eating.

I had a very enjoyable meal.

Mu Yao even felt like he had been tricked into a trap.

He is truly blessed to have survived.

In an eerie atmosphere, everyone finished their meal.

Mu Yao's flight was at around 3 PM, and it was about time to go to the airport after he finished eating.

I need to keep a low profile this time I go abroad.

In fact, Mu Yao does not often appear in public.

Few people would recognize him as the young master of the Mu family.

He can go to the airport and board the plane like a normal person.

Mu Silian insisted on putting on a show by seeing Mu Yao off at the airport.

It wasn't that they really wanted to see him off at the airport; they just wanted to create some buzz and generate some traffic.

"Xiao Yao, I won't see you off at the airport."

Mu Qian reached out and patted Mu Yao's head, then leaned closer and whispered, "Have you remembered everything I told you?"

Mu Yao nodded, "Yes, I've got it."

The two spoke in hushed tones, then looked at each other and smiled.

Mu Silian, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but lean over and ask, "What are you two talking about?"

Mu Qian and Mu Yao seemed not to hear, and both of them tacitly walked away to the left and right.

Mu Silian was so angry that she almost rolled her eyes on the spot after her pounce came up empty.

Gu Mei glanced at Mu Silian and said calmly, "Yuancheng, you take Qianqian and Silian back later. I'll take Xiaoyao back by myself."

"It's alright. I'll take you to the airport first, and then I'll take Qianqian and Silian there," Mu Yuancheng said, trying to portray a good father.

She didn't really want to send Mu Yao to the airport.

He always loved himself more than anyone else; the selfishness of human nature was perfectly embodied in him.

"Need not."

Gu Mei calmed down and said, "Qianqian and Silian are still participating in the competition, and time is very precious."

"After you've seen Qianqian and Silian off, go and clean up the mess at the company."

"Xiao Yao, I'll see you off at the airport."

Remember, Qianqian must make sure Xiaoyao goes abroad discreetly.

Qianqian took the initiative to suggest not seeing him off at the airport so that Mu Silian would also back out.

Whether it's Qianqian or Mu Silian appearing at the airport, it will cause quite a stir.

After all, they are both celebrities.

Mu Silian couldn't understand what was good or bad; she just thought Gu Mei was suddenly overflowing with maternal love.

Suddenly I feel like she's a good adopted daughter again?

I was incredibly happy.

"Mom, then I'll have to trouble you to take Xiaoyao to the airport." Mu Silian's outward appearance was still very well done.

Gu Mei didn't say anything more.

Seeing that Gu Mei had made all the arrangements, Mu Yuancheng agreed, "Then I'll take Lianlian and Qianqian back first."

"Thank you, Dad," Mu Silian said sweetly.

"I don't need to see you off." Mu Qian said almost simultaneously.

"Huh? Qianqian, aren't you coming back with me?" Mu Silian pretended to be close to her sister.

"Need not."

Mu Qian's brows furrowed in indifference. "I have someone to pick me up."

His arrogant demeanor infuriated Mu Silian.

A hint of resentment flickered beneath his eyes, but it was quickly concealed deep within them.

He muttered disdainfully to himself, as if no one had answered his call yet.

If it weren't for the fact that I was going in and out of the Mu family home with my father, allowing the paparazzi to take a few photos, I would have been fine.

Who would willingly endure such humiliation?

After saying goodbye to Gu Mei and Mu Yao, Mu Qian left the villa.

Mu Yuancheng, Mu Silian, and Mu Qian left one after the other.

Just as I came out, I saw Mu Qian get into a car.

When Mu Silian saw Long Jingyan in the back seat of the car, her brows furrowed slightly...

Mu Qian was deliberately trying to annoy her!