Lin Zhiyue looked at Mu Yuchang, who was full of worry, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a relaxed smile. She reached out and gently patted her shoulder, saying softly, "Okay, okay, it's really okay, don't worry. We don't need to take these rumors to heart. I'll go find grandpa later. He has a wide network of contacts and a lot of experience, and he will definitely be able to handle this matter properly."

Her voice was steady and powerful, carrying a reassuring force, trying to dispel the haze in Mu Yuchang's heart.

Mu Yuchang frowned slightly, with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes. She bit her lower lip lightly, raised her eyes to look at Lin Zhiyue, hesitated for a moment and said, "But I'm still afraid that this rumor will spread more and more outrageous and have a bad impact on you."

After a pause, she said firmly, "No, I have to go with you. One more person means more strength. Maybe I can help."

Lin Zhiyue looked at her serious expression, and felt warm in her heart. She nodded: "Okay, let's go together."

The two hurriedly finished their breakfast and walked side by side towards the Mu family's study.

Along the way, the sunlight shone on them, casting two long shadows. Occasionally, a breeze blew, and the leaves rustled, as if cheering them on.

As soon as I entered the study, I saw Grandpa Lin and Grandpa Bai sitting at the desk, discussing something with a focused look.

Grandpa Lin was wearing a simple long gown. Although his hair was gray, his eyes were sharp and showed the wisdom accumulated over the years.

Grandpa Bai was wearing a pair of reading glasses, had a kind face, and was holding a thick book in his hands.

Mu Yuchang walked forward quickly, bowed slightly, with a bit of anxiety on her face, and said, "Grandpa Lin, Grandpa Bai, I have something to tell you."

Then, she told them everything that the people in the compound had said about Lin Zhiyue and Qu Chi's relationship, her words full of worry.

Mu Xuejun also came out from the inner room at this time. Hearing his granddaughter's words, he walked forward, patted Mu Yuchang on the shoulder, and with a comforting smile on his face, he comforted her softly: "My dear granddaughter, we already know about this matter. Your Grandpa Lin, Grandpa Bai and I are discussing how to deal with it. Don't worry, we will definitely find a way to solve it."

Inside the study, the atmosphere was as heavy as the eve of a storm.

Bai Yuejin frowned, his face full of confusion and speculation. He slowly stood up and paced around the room with his hands behind his back. After a moment, he stopped and looked at Lin Weidong.

There was a hint of probing in his tone: "Old Lin, look, this is strange. Rumors suddenly spread in the compound that Yueyue and Qu Chi are dating. Could it be that the Qu family is behind this? What do you think they mean?"

There was a hint of vigilance in his eyes, as if he had smelled something unusual.

Lin Weidong was already very angry about this matter, and when he heard Bai Yuejin say this, he became even more furious.

His face instantly turned red, his hands clenched into fists, veins popped out on his forehead, and he shouted loudly: "Who knows what they are up to! My granddaughter is still young, at the age of carefree, and they actually want to arrange a marriage? Have you asked me about this? Do you still have an old man like me in your eyes!"

He became more and more excited as he spoke, and his voice became louder and louder, until the whole study echoed with his roar.

Mu Xuejun had been listening patiently by the side. Seeing Lin Weidong so excited, he was afraid that he would get sick from anger.

He hurried forward, holding Lin Weidong's shoulders with both hands, with a concerned look on his face and a gentle but unquestionable tone: "Okay, Lao Lin, calm down and sit down first. We can talk slowly. Being so angry won't solve the problem."

As he spoke, he gently used force to help Lin Weidong sit down on the chair.

Lin Weidong panted heavily, his chest heaving violently, and sat down on the chair, muttering non-stop: "This matter absolutely cannot be let go like this, I have to talk to the Qu family about it..."

Mu Xuejun poured him a cup of tea, handed it to him, and advised: "Lao Lin, drink some tea first and calm down. Let's think of a solution together, and we will be able to solve it."

Bai Yuejin also came over and patted Lin Weidong on the back: "Yeah, Old Lin, don't get yourself upset, let's take a long-term view."

The atmosphere in the room eased a little, but the tense atmosphere still permeated every inch of the air.

Mu Xuejun sat on the chair in the study, tapping the table lightly with his fingers, his brows furrowed, as if thinking about something.

After a while, he slowly raised his head, his eyes swept across Lin Weidong and Bai Yuejin's faces, and said, "Do you think this inexplicable rumor is related to Zhiyue's visit to No. 2? I always feel that there seems to be a connection between the two."

His voice was low and steady, yet it carried a hint of worry that was difficult to conceal.

He paused for a moment, his eyes becoming somewhat deep, as if he was lost in memories: "That day, when Zhiyue left Old Zhou's place, didn't we just happen to run into the Qu family? At the time, I felt that something was wrong with their eyes. Now that I think about it, maybe they started to get suspicious from that time, and then they did these little things."

As he spoke, he sighed softly, and the worry on his face became more and more obvious.

"Those people from the Qu family seemed to be just exchanging simple pleasantries, but I always felt that they had more to say than what they said, and they were always trying to find out about Zhiyue in a roundabout way. Now that I think about it, they might have been planning something at that time. What do you think, is this true?"

Mu Xuejun looked at Lin Weidong and Bai Yuejin, his eyes full of inquiry, hoping to get some recognition or new ideas from them.

After hearing what Mu Xuejun said, Lin Weidong's frown deepened. He slammed the table so hard that the teacup on the table shook. He said angrily, "If it's really those old foxes from the Qu family who did this, I will never forgive them! It's perfectly normal for Zhiyue to visit Mr. Zhou, but they can actually interfere. What are they up to?"

Bai Yuejin adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose, his eyes were calm and sharp, and after thinking for a moment, he slowly said: "Old Mu's guess is not unreasonable. The Qu family has always wanted to expand its influence in all aspects, and has tried many times before to form an alliance with the Lin family. This time, maybe they want to use this rumor to force us to submit."

Mu Xuejun nodded slightly and continued, "If that's the case, then we have to be careful. Since the Qu family can come up with such a despicable method, there may be follow-up actions."

Lin Weidong paced around the room irritably, muttering, "What should we do now? Are we just going to sit there and wait for death, letting them do whatever they want?"