“Grandpa, although the Su family has sent Yi Yi to live in the countryside, she is still their daughter. They can’t just ignore her and leave her to fend for herself. Of course, someone is taking care of Yi Yi’s life and keeping the Su family informed about her. As for how they found out that Yi Yi was mistaken for a monster, I have no idea. If you’re really curious, you might as well ask the couple.”
"I don't have time to ask them."
The old man waved his hand and continued, "Even if that makes sense, then tell me why it was you who personally went to Yancheng to invite the Su couple to Philadelphia to clarify things?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Nanxun's dark eyes narrowed sharply, his nostrils flared slightly, and a hint of anger appeared in his eyes.
"You sent someone to follow me?!"
He kept his trip to Yancheng to find the Su couple a secret from everyone, precisely to maintain secrecy. Even his most trusted confidant, Xiao Fang, was unaware of it, let alone anyone else.
The old man was somewhat embarrassed. He had indeed sent men in black to follow Mu Nanxun. In fact, ever since Mu Nanxun left Philadelphia to travel around, the men in black had been secretly observing his every move and reporting back to him in real time.
Although his initial intention was good, as he was worried about his family, sending someone to follow them was indeed not a very honorable thing to do.
"Um... well... well, it's not exactly stalking, I just randomly sent someone to... keep an eye on things..."
"Stop! I don't have time to listen to your ridiculous excuses. Let me tell you, old man, I can forgive you for sending people to follow me before. But from now on, I'd like you to withdraw your people from my side. If they're still not gone by dawn, you can manage the Mu family's business yourself, and don't blame me for turning my back on you."
"You dare!"
The old man had finally had a few years of peace and quiet, a chance to travel and enjoy life. To hand over the Mu family business back to him would be the death of him. Oh no, that would be worse than death!
However, the old man also knew that Mu Nanxun was capable of both his words and deeds.
Left with no other option, the old man had to compromise. "Fine, fine, don't worry, I'll call the men in black and have them come back in a bit. But that little girl named Yi Yi..."
"It's best if you don't interfere in Yi Yi's affairs. I've already decided that she's my future wife and your future daughter-in-law. You just need to accept it happily. There's no need to express any disagreement or do anything that might hurt her, unless..."
At this point, Mu Nanxun paused before continuing, "Unless you want to repeat what happened a few years ago and lose another son."
Mu Nanxun was referring to Mu Wenya's situation. This matter was a long-standing worry for the old man. Even now, the old man's relationship with Mu Wenya remained strained, barely better than that of strangers.
The old man opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing, waved his hand, and let Mu Nanxun leave.
After Mu Nanxun left, the old man sat alone on the sofa, sighing repeatedly. A short while later, Qingyun, one of the old man's subordinates, entered the study.
"Old Master, what are your orders?"
The old man's face looked forlorn in the quiet night, as if he were talking to himself, or perhaps asking, "Did I really do something wrong back then? Even now, my daughter still hates me so much."
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