Chapter 519 The Mysterious Delivery Box

When Song Chi arrived at Old Master Mu's room, he found the door ajar, so he knocked.

"grandfather!"

She called out.

At that moment, Old Master Mu was at his desk. When he saw her arrive, he panicked and quickly hid the medical report he was holding under the documents.

Song Chi caught a glimpse of this through the crack and was stunned.

Is Grandpa hiding something?

Old Master Mu subtly concealed his panicked expression and smiled slightly.

"Granddaughter-in-law, what brings you here? Come in and sit down, tell me slowly!"

"grandfather."

Song Chi went in and sat on the stool next to him.

She asked with concern, "I've noticed you've been staying indoors a lot lately. Is something bothering you?"

Grandpa Mu smiled and said, "What could make me unhappy? I'm old and weak, so I don't want to go out anymore."

"Grandpa, it must be so boring staying at home all day. When Uncle and I have time, we'll push you out in your wheelchair to get some fresh air. It'll make you feel better."

Her concern warmed Grandpa Mu's heart.

He gently patted the back of her hand.

"Granddaughter-in-law, you're so kind. I'll have to trouble you from now on."

"It's not troublesome at all!"

"Oh, by the way, Grandpa, our company is having a team-building activity. Why don't you come with us? It'll be a good way to relax!"

She spoke in a coquettish tone.

Grandpa Mu smiled with satisfaction: "Alright, alright, I promise you everything."

"Grandpa, that's so nice~"

Song Chi was very happy. She hugged the old man and acted like a little girl, snuggling in his arms.

"Haha, you little rascal..."

The old man was amused by her.

He suddenly remembered.

He once had an adopted daughter who, like Song Chi, would cling to him and act coquettishly.

Unfortunately, that kind of thing happened...

Grandpa Mu closed his eyes in anguish, trying to stop himself from thinking about those painful memories.

Song Chi buried his face in Old Master Mu's arms and did not notice anything unusual about him.

Mu Yin walked over, looked at the heartwarming scene before him, and smiled.

Seeing him approach, Song Chi said, "Uncle, you're here. Grandpa's been cooped up in the house all day; he'll get bored. Shall we take him out for a stroll?"

Mu Yin was stunned.

He has a very important task to do today!

In those few seconds of hesitation, Old Master Mu saw through his thoughts.

“Granddaughter-in-law, I know you mean well, but it’s alright. You young people are busy with your careers, so go ahead and do your work. Don’t waste my time with an old man like me.”

Song Chi shook his head: "Grandpa, spending time with family is what I should do, how could it be a waste of time!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yin felt ashamed.

He stepped forward and came to the back of Grandpa Mu's wheelchair.

"Grandpa, Chichi is right. No matter how important your career is, nothing is more important than spending time with your family. The weather is nice today, shall we take you out for a walk?"

Grandpa Mu looked at his grandson, then at his granddaughter-in-law, taking in the concern on their faces.

He was deeply moved.

At that moment, Mu Zhenxuan and Cheng Shu arrived at the door of Old Master Mu's house and happened to see this scene. The two exchanged a glance.

Recently, too many things have happened in the Mu family, and they have neglected the old man's health and mental state.

They were filled with guilt.

Mu Zhenxuan stepped forward and said.

"Dad, I'm sorry, I've been so busy lately and haven't been able to take care of you. How about we all go out and have some fun today?"

Cheng Shu asked, "Yes, Dad, is there anywhere you'd like to go?"

Grandpa Mu looked at his family members one by one, his weathered eyes welling up with tears.

He was deeply moved, and his throat felt sore.

In his entire life, apart from that one incident... which was not entirely satisfactory, his family had never mistreated him.

Even if he were to die, he would be content.

He nodded, touched: "Okay, then let's go for a walk on the beach as a family today!"

Everyone nodded.

"good."

The family began preparing for today's outing.

Because we were going to the beach, and the old man was getting on in years, we were worried he would catch a cold if he was exposed to too much wind, so we brought him a windproof coat and hat.

Then, there are the babies' belongings.

After becoming a mother, Song Chi finally understood.

When new mothers go out, they're always carrying big bags and small bags, filled with changes of clothes for their babies, formula, thermos flasks, diapers...

The bag was huge, and it was quite heavy to carry on my back!

Song Chi tried it out and muttered under his breath, "It's so heavy!"

Upon seeing this, Mu Yin grinned.

He stepped forward and took the diaper bag.

"Honey, let me do it."

Song Chi smiled at him and said, "Uncle, thank you for your trouble. Please wait for me downstairs while I change my clothes."

What kind of behavior is it for her to go out with her family while dressed in business attire!

Mu Yin nodded: "Okay."

He watched her go into the dressing room before picking up his phone and calling Ye Xiu.

"Ye Xiu, inform the partner that today's cooperation matters will be postponed until tomorrow!"

"Mr. Mu, today's cooperation is very important. It concerns another project of ours, whether we can establish a foothold in City C. What if there are any delays or unforeseen circumstances..."

"Ye Xiu, are you teaching me how to do things?"

"You dare not?"

"Go and do it!"

Mu Yin hung up the phone!

He wasn't angry; he said it on purpose.

Grandpa is his beloved family member. No matter how important work is, it is not as important as spending time with family!

As for whether this project can establish itself in City C, that depends on both hard work and fate; he's not in a hurry...

Suddenly, his phone rang.

Yes, a reply was received from Luo's father.

Mr. Luo: "Mr. Mu, I'm happy for you about the project you're developing in the US, but unfortunately, the company is facing a funding crisis, and I can't help you anymore..."

I've run into some trouble here and am currently hiding from my creditors. I can't explain it to you right now.

I'm not asking you for anything else, but please tell your wife to take care of my daughter and not let her be implicated in this...

Please…

Mu Yin: "???"

The Luo family is facing financial difficulties, and Luo's father is evading debts. It seems that the Luo family is about to go bankrupt!

How could that be!

He remembered that he had given them a very valuable business deal, a deal that would have been enough to ensure their livelihood for the rest of their lives!

Perhaps something unexpected happened that he was unaware of!

Just as he was lost in thought, Song Chi quietly walked up to his side and deliberately startled him.

"Uncle~"

Mu Yin: "..."

He looked up at her, not at all frightened.

Song Chi said dejectedly, "Uncle, you were so engrossed in your phone, how come I didn't scare you?"

Mu Yin chuckled: "Baby, I'm not easily scared."

He suddenly changed the subject and said seriously, "There's something I need to tell you, it's about Luo Tiantian..."

"Huh? Sweetie? What's up!"

Mu Yin recounted what had happened.

Song Chi then realized that the Luo family had never gone bankrupt. It was a scheme deliberately set up by Luo's parents for their love-struck daughter, and they even moved the company overseas.

To everyone's surprise, not long after moving abroad, the company actually faced bankruptcy!

Song Chi felt a pang of sadness: "Uncle, this has really happened. If Tian Tian knew, she would definitely be very upset and worried... Should I tell her about this...?"

She was afraid she wouldn't be able to accept it.

“Honey, Mr. Luo doesn’t want her to get involved, nor does he want us to get involved in his company’s debts. For her sake, let’s keep it from her for now.”

After much deliberation, Song Chi concluded that this was the best and only way to proceed.

"For now, this is the only way..."

However, Luo Tiantian is her best friend, and she wouldn't ignore it; she plans to secretly help her.

The two remained silent for a moment, the atmosphere somewhat heavy.

Cheng Shu knocked on the door: "A-Yin, daughter-in-law, are you ready? We're about to leave."

"Okay, all done."

Song Chi snapped out of his daze and prepared to leave with Mu Yin when his eyes suddenly fell on a delivery box on the table.

She asked in confusion, "Uncle, what is this?"

"Honey, isn't this the package you ordered online?"

Song Chi was puzzled; when did she order a package?

Just as she was about to open the package, Cheng Shu urged her again from outside the door. She thought to herself, since the package was already at home, she would go shopping with her grandfather first.

So the group left, leaving the delivery box on the table. Although it was wrapped in a cardboard box, it seemed strangely mysterious and unsettling…