When Jiang Juecheng entered and didn't see Mu Jinghuai, he quietly asked Mu Jingheng, "Where's your brother? Is he upstairs in his room with Qin Yao?"
Mu Jingheng rolled his eyes at Jiang Juecheng. He noticed that this guy had become more lively since he started dating. Could it be that Lin Ying's loud and boisterous personality had infected him?
Mu Jingheng: "Don't use your filthy thoughts to judge my brother."
Jiang Juecheng looked completely innocent and said, "Did I say anything? I don't think I said anything, did I?"
Xu Xinning laughed. Everyone said Mu Jingheng was smart, but she never expected to be outsmarted by the honest Jiang Juecheng.
Xu Xinning: "Big brother took Sister Qin Yao home. We can't just keep her at our house as soon as she gets back, can we? Grandpa and Grandma Qin would be so heartbroken if they found out."
Grandpa Jiang chimed in, "What's Qin old man so heartbroken about? Jinghuai is such a fine young man. Why doesn't he go and ask how many old men in this compound want to take Jinghuai home? He's really getting a good deal and then acting innocent."
Mu Jingheng said, "Speaking of this, let me tell you about the rumors I heard today. Everyone in the compound is saying that my eldest brother is engaged to the stepdaughter of the Yu family, and that my grandfather arranged it."
Old Master Mu: "Who the hell spread this rumor? When did I ever arrange a marriage for Jinghuai? This is a new society, where freedom of love is valued. Do you think I'm some kind of old-fashioned person?"
Mu Jingheng: "Grandpa, it seems someone is trying to manipulate you using public opinion!"
Old Master Mu: "Am I someone who can be manipulated? I think that brat from the Yu family is becoming more and more ignorant."
Grandpa Jiang said, "When did Jinghuai go to the Qin family? I guess Jinghuai will suffer some grievances on this trip."
Grandpa Mu: "If a real man can't even handle something this simple, what kind of future will he have?"
Grandpa Mu, Grandpa Jiang, Grandpa Qin, and even Grandpa Yu are all veteran revolutionaries who once went through the Long March together.
Old Master Yu was a few years older than them. He had overworked himself and retired early.
The eldest son of the Yu family followed in his father's footsteps and joined the army, but he did not achieve much.
The second child, on the other hand, is quite successful, but he's a bit clueless about life.
His ex-wife died in childbirth, along with her unborn child, leaving behind a daughter.
He later remarried, and the woman brought over a daughter who was about the same age as his daughter.
The second son of the Yu family devoted himself to his work and neglected his own daughter, leaving her with his second wife.
He had no idea what kind of life his biological daughter was living under her stepmother's care, and even the matter of her signing up to go to the countryside was orchestrated by her stepmother.
Her daughter's marriage in the countryside was actually a sign of her disappointment with her biological father and the Yu family.
But who in the compound can't see through the ins and outs there?
Many people are laughing at the Yu family behind their backs.
These are all family matters, and even if someone wanted to help the Yu family, they couldn't get involved.
Doesn't the Yu family know about that rumor?
Aren't they just thinking about the profits involved?
If the Yu family and the Mu family really become in-laws, wouldn't that be exactly what the Yu family patriarch was hoping for?
Old Master Yu knew his days were numbered, and if he were to pass away, the future of the Yu family would be uncertain.
The eldest son was middle-aged and still only a deputy regimental commander, while Mu Zhenting was already a division commander.
The second son is a good man, but he is too cold-hearted and lacks family affection.
Old Master Yu knew that if he passed away, the Yu family would fall apart.
Everyone says that children and grandchildren have their own blessings, but when Grandpa Yu saw the harmony in the homes of his other old friends, he was not convinced!
So when the nanny told him about the rumors circulating outside, he acquiesced.
Although the Mu family is not large, every member is an elite.
People used to say that the second son of the Mu family was a spoiled brat, but he felt that this person was not simple.
I heard that this rich kid married a girl from the countryside, but he heard that this young girl is very skilled in medicine, and even a high-ranking official is now protecting her.
He could imagine the future glory of the Mu family.
If their family really does form a marriage alliance with the Mu family, then their Yu family will still have a glimmer of hope.
He can't count on his sons, but he still has his grandsons, right?
He personally taught all his grandsons, and they are much better than their father. It's just that his time is running out, and he can't help them go any further.
The atmosphere in the Qin family was very tense at this moment. Everyone sat there looking at Mu Jinghuai, as if it were a joint trial.
Qin Yao was pulled to sit to the side by her sister-in-law. She wanted to speak up for Mu Jinghuai, but her sister-in-law stopped her.
She knew her family meant well, but she couldn't bear to see Mu Jinghuai suffer.
Qin Yao knew better than anyone how proud Mu Jinghuai was; when had he ever been treated so unfairly?
In fact, Qin Yao was overthinking it. Mu Jinghuai had already become a battalion-level officer after six years in the army. What kind of grievances hadn't he encountered?
Although he came from a powerful family, there was no shortage of people with similar backgrounds in the military.
In fact, it's sometimes harder for people like him with family connections to get ahead in the military. If you're not capable, people will talk about you; if you are capable, people will talk about you too. If you get promoted quickly, people will say it's because of your family connections; if you don't get promoted, people will wonder if you've been marginalized by your family.
The best way to shut others up is to become strong enough yourself.
Only when you are powerful enough can you inspire awe and gain people's trust.
Therefore, Mu Jinghuai's journey over these six years has not been smooth.
Qin Yu: "Weren't you engaged to the girl from the Yu family?"
Mu Jinghuai: "Brother, what makes you say that? How come I, the person involved, have no idea about this?"
Qin Yu: "Who in this compound doesn't know? Are you, Mu Jinghuai, bullying my sister because she's in the countryside and can't hear the news?"
Mu Jinghuai: "Brother, how many people in history have been slandered because of rumors? You've been in politics for over a decade, can't you understand some of these tactics?"
Qin Yu: "The rumors outside are quite detailed, saying that you are engaged to the stepdaughter of the Yu family."
Mu Jinghuai laughed: "Big brother, to be honest, if Yao Yao hadn't told me the truth about her going to the countryside this time, I would have forgotten that the Yu family had such a stepdaughter."
Qin Yu frowned and said in a deep voice, "What truth about going to the countryside? Could it be that Yao Yao's trip to the countryside is part of some conspiracy?"
Mu Jinghuai: "Yaoyao was tricked into going to the countryside by this stepdaughter of the Yu family. Yaoyao treated her as a friend, but she had other purposes."
Qin Yu: "She had her eye on you from the very beginning?"
Mu Jinghuai: "My elder brother should know about the Yu family's situation, and I just happen to meet the conditions she wants."
Just now, Qin Yu was being aggressive towards Mu Jinghuai, and the Qin family elders didn't say anything. Mu Jinghuai knew that this was because they tacitly approved of it.
Mu Jinghuai didn't feel wronged. Their actions showed that they all cared about Qin Yao. If they had greeted him with smiles when he arrived, he would have felt sad for Qin Yao.
Hearing Mu Jinghuai say this, Grandpa Qin said, "Alright, Jinghuai is a child we've watched grow up. His character is trustworthy. Since Yaoyao has chosen you, we, as elders, can only wish you well."
Grandma Qin immediately added, "Jinghuai! Our Yaoyao is simple-minded, so you need to pay more attention to her in many ways."
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