Normally, the Mu family would not get together for meals. After all, everyone had their own lives and social activities, except on special days.
Yang Shushu herself didn't know that her return would become this special day. In Yang Shushu's original memory, it seemed that she had never eaten with the Mu family. Even when she got married, it was a so-called travel wedding, and there was not even a wedding.
Old Master Mu has an avant-garde and sharp vision in business, but he is quite traditional in life. The dining table of the Mu family is not like the long table seen in TV dramas about wealthy families, where people sit on the left and right according to their social status. Instead, it is a large solid wood round table, and everyone sits on the left and right sides of Old Master Mu according to their social status.
Sitting on the left of Old Master Mu was Mu Shicang, and Yang Shushu was sitting on the right of Mu Shicang. Next to her was Mu Shicang's cousin Mu Shiyun, followed by Mu Shiyun's wife Chi Ling, and then Mu Qingyi. After Mu Qingyi there was another person. Yang Shushu thought about it and seemed to have some impression of this person. It seemed to be Mu Shilian's son, but she couldn't remember his name.
Sitting on the old man’s right were his children, his second son Shou Shilian, his third son Mu Shifeng, their wives, and his daughter and her husband.
But there were still two people missing from the round table. Yang Shushu thought hard and then remembered that the Mu family had a star, Mu Shifeng's son Mu Shixiao, and -
Yang Shushu suddenly thought of the young man who was standing on the edge of the 17th floor singing against the wind. When she rushed to the 17th floor, the young man seemed to look back at her. She didn't remember what he looked like, but she remembered his eyes.
It was pitch black and dull, like a lifeless pool of stagnant water. She could not see any soul through those eyes.
Except for the moment when she tried to pull him up and ended up falling, she saw those black eyes finally flash with a glimmer of light and emotion, which was shock, helplessness, and -
A tear fell on her face.
What was she thinking then? She seemed to smile a little, thinking it would be nice to have people crying for her when she died.
Yang Shushu's mind drifted away a little. When she came back to her senses, she saw that all the dishes were served. She picked up the chopsticks and was about to start eating, but as soon as her hand was raised, Mu Shicang pressed it down.
She looked up at him in confusion: What? You're not letting me eat?
Mu Shicang was stunned for a moment, and he discovered something strange. He could actually understand what she meant from her eyes.
"Grandpa hasn't picked up his chopsticks yet." He reminded her in a low voice.
Yang Shushu resisted the urge to roll her eyes. What kind of feudal lingering poison was this? Eating together as a family is all about enjoying yourself, right? Tsk!
Mu Qingyi, who had been looking for an opportunity to target her, quickly seized the opportunity: "Cousin, you had so many famous ladies and daughters to choose from, and you picked so carefully that you chose this kind of girl. Aren't you afraid of being embarrassed? I'm afraid of being laughed at when I go out."
After Mu Qingyi finished speaking, she laughed. No one present objected, and no one stopped her, including Mu Shicang.
Yang Shushu was like a lone soldier fighting alone, facing thousands of troops alone, with no one to help her, but she did not seem to be afraid or nervous.
Reason told her that she should not react. It would be better for her to maintain her previous personality. However, the soul in this body had been replaced. The new soul was a fire that could be ignited at any time. To put it bluntly, she had a bad temper and would bite anyone who provoked her. Now that she could endure this much in the Mu family, it was already considered good.
But they all seem to be unwilling to stop until they light a fire, and they always come forward with torches to provoke you. If you don't respond to them, you seem to feel sorry for them.
Yang Shushu put down her chopsticks and looked up at Mu Qingyi: "Cousin, there are a lot of celebrity groups out there now. You have to be careful when you join one. Don't join a group of celebrity socialites who are just trying to get rich together. If you do, people will think you are a celebrity who got rich by trying to get rich together. Then you will bring shame to the Mu family. As for your cousin..."
She glanced at Mu Shicang and smiled: "I don't think he would be happy to have you interfere in his private affairs."
"Yang Shushu, you..." Mu Qingyi was so angry that she slammed the table and stood up, but when her eyes met Mu Shicang's, she immediately withered back and said to Mu Shicang in a complaining tone: "Cousin, look at her."
Mu Shicang rarely spoke up to help Yang Shushu, so he could be considered as helping her.
"Mind your own business."
After saying that, he turned to Old Master Mu and said softly, "Grandpa, the dishes are ready."
Old Master Mu, who had been resting with his eyes closed, finally slowly opened his eyes. To everyone's surprise, the first person he looked at was Yang Shushu. Mu Qingyi smiled smugly, thinking that Old Master Mu would definitely teach Yang Shushu a lesson, but Old Master Mu just glanced at her, nodded gently, and picked up his chopsticks: "Let's eat."
Since Old Master Mu lived a traditional life, he naturally followed the rule of not talking while eating or sleeping. So for Yang Shushu, this meal was like her last meal before execution, and the delicacies on the table tasted like chewing wax.
She had a big appetite to begin with, but she only ate a small bowl, and that was even though she was not allowed to have any leftovers and was forced to eat them.
Normally, after lunch, everyone should be busy with their own things, but for some reason, the Mu family members were particularly free today and they all sat in the living room with one intention.
Old Master Mu has three sons and one daughter. The eldest son is Mu Shicang's parents. The original Yang Shushu has never seen her parents-in-law, and no one in the Mu mansion mentioned them. The current Yang Shushu boldly speculates that Mu Shicang's parents may have passed away a long time ago. As for why, it is unknown.
But some people here don't like to stay here. Yang Shushu found that Mu Shifeng wanted to leave more than once, but was pulled back by his wife every time.
Yang Shushu thought it was quite interesting. Did they want to hold a criticism meeting for her?
She glanced at Mu Shicang, but he didn't notice her. He was sitting next to Old Man Mu, talking to him with his head down. After they talked for a while, Mu Shicang glanced at her. She gave him a smile that she thought was very gentle, but in fact it was just a grin. Although her mouth was not big, with that look it was as ugly as the one with the slit mouth.
Looking at that smile, the gentle temperament on Mu Shicang's face almost disappeared, and he turned into a psychopath. Fortunately, he controlled himself in time and then withdrew his gaze without leaving a trace.
At this time, Old Master Mu also turned his gaze to the crowd. Although he was the second son, Mu Shilian, who was already the eldest son, spoke up: "Dad, Mu Yuan's stock price has been declining since yesterday. This matter must be resolved as soon as possible, otherwise the impact may continue to expand."
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