Chapter 167

C167 – Scolding

“Wake up, you troublesome child,” Mu Renying approached Mu Sifa and delivered a sharp slap.

In the past, Mu Sifa would have surely argued with Mu Renying, but now, his face remained devoid of emotion, and his eyes were as lifeless as ever.

Hee Meier, who had been silently observing, grew increasingly anxious. “Must you resort to physical violence with your son, sir? If you have something to say, speak your mind!” Ye Zichen quickly shielded Mu Sifa.

“Hah! You think you have something to say here? Do you even recognize this as your son?” Mu Renying was on the brink of exasperation with Mu Sifa.

From the very beginning, it was Shang Xiaojie whom he had chosen for Mu Sifa to marry. Therefore, Mu Renying felt partially responsible for this situation. Furthermore, he blamed himself for failing to properly guide his son, leading to Mu Sifa harming Shang Xiaojie.

“Before you inquire, shouldn’t you question why he suddenly resorted to violence against his own son!? Isn’t that your biological child?” Hee Meier was pained beyond words.

She turned to Mu Sifa, intending to help him wipe away the blood from the corner of his mouth, but Mu Sifa didn’t respond. Instead, he wordlessly ascended the stairs.

“Son!” Hee Meier immediately followed suit.

Yet, no one could have anticipated that Mu Sifa would suddenly erupt, declaring, “Don’t follow me.”

When it came to Mu Sifa, Hee Meier lost her composure. She consistently blamed Shang Xiaojie, despite having watched coldly from the sidelines all along. She was the least qualified to criticize Shang Xiaojie.

“It’s just unreasonable. It’s clearly Third Brother’s fault, yet you’re still defending him. I don’t want to argue with you, so don’t speak to me.”

Mu Xiaoxiao stormed upstairs in anger, unwilling to see Hee Meier. She knew that Hee Meier had always been against Shang Xiaojie, even if she didn’t express it openly.

“Master, did you see that? Even Xiaoxiao talks to me like this. What makes you think you can corrupt my children?”

Mu Renying couldn’t believe that Hee Meier, usually well-informed and composed, would say such things upon hearing about Shang Xiaojie.

“Do you even realize what you’re saying?” The volume escalated instantly.

“Why wouldn’t I know? If it weren’t for him, Shang Xiaojie, would my children be in this state? It’s all Shang Xiaojie’s fault; he’s the one who’s been causing trouble for other families.” He berated Shang Xiaojie while shedding tears, his demeanor completely altered.

“You are an elder; how can you utter such words? Reflect upon your own actions.” She brushed off Hee Meier and left in a fit of anger.

Hee Meier was stunned, tears streaming from her eyes. Mu Renying had never angered her like this before, all because of Shang Xiaojie.

“Shang Xiaojie, remember this.” He clenched his fists tightly and ground his teeth fiercely.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m