It shouldn't be like this.
When Third Brother and Fifth Brother mentioned Ming Zheng, they should have shown disgust like Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Sixth Brother.
Then they would have cursed Ming Zheng together with Mother.
She would then cry a little.
Play pitiful.
Then they would all surround her, showing concern and asking about her well-being.
The true path should have been like this…
Why…
She always felt that something had changed about Third Brother and Fifth Brother?
Did the way they looked at her not seem as gentle as before?
Ming Zhi Rou's heart grew more panicked and clutched.
She stood up and walked to Ming Xiu Jin's and Ming Yan Lun's sides.
Her gaze flickered to Ming Xiu Jin's legs.
Then to Ming Yan Lun's bandaged hand.
Her beautiful, tear-filled eyes instantly welled up, her eye sockets turning red: "Third Brother, Fifth Brother, your injuries haven't even healed, and you rushed back from the hospital as soon as you heard Father wanted to bring Sister home..."
"If Sister knew, she would definitely be moved by Third Brother and Fifth Brother."
She slowly squatted down, placing one hand on Ming Xiu Jin's blanket-covered leg and the other on Ming Yan Lun's arm.
She sniffled and then lifted her strong yet pitiable smile.
"Third Brother, Fifth Brother, don't worry about Sister. Tomorrow, I will personally go to find Sister, apologize to her in person, and ask her to come back."
"So… Third Brother and Fifth Brother, don't be unhappy. Get well soon..."
Mother Ming's heart softened completely.
She glared at Ming Xiu Jin and Ming Yan Lun with disappointment, as if they had failed her: "See? Rou'er cares about you two so much! For you two, she's even willing to go find that little slut Ming Zheng!"
"Have some conscience and stop thinking about that little slut all day!"
Ming Xiu Jin raised his eyes and looked at Ming Zhi Rou, whose eyes were filled with tears and were red.
His gaze softened slightly, and he raised his hand, patting Ming Zhi Rou's head: "Alright, don't cry. You… just stay home and accompany Mom and Dad. You don't need to go find Ming Zheng."
Ming Yan Lun also spoke: "Alright, let's eat."
The two of them seemed to have returned to how things were before.
However, both of them felt a sense of unease in their hearts—
Did Ming Zhi Rou truly care about them?
If she genuinely cared about them.
Why hadn't Ming Zhi Rou visited them at the hospital during their many days of hospitalization?
If it was said that before, because she was injured by Song Zhe Kun, she hadn't fully recovered.
But she could go with Ming Huai Zhi to press conferences.
And she could go with Ming Huai Zhi to various television stations.
Yet she still didn't have time to visit them in the hospital?
Ming Zhi Rou's so-called concern…
Always existed only on the surface, didn't it?
"Rou'er."
Ming Ting Xu tugged at his tie and frowned as he looked at Ming Zhi Rou: "Don't go find Ming Zheng tomorrow. She doesn't even give me and Dad face. If you go, you might be further insulted."
Ming Zhi Rou bit her lower lip, her face filled with worry: "But… but the reason Sister is unwilling to come back is because of me. If I apologize to her in person, I'll even kneel if she asks… As long as Sister is willing to come back, willing to calm down, I can… I can leave this home…"
"Rou'er! The Ming family doesn't need you to do this!" Mother Ming was heartbroken and immediately became anxious, "You are a daughter of the Ming family, and that little slut is not qualified to make you kneel! What do you mean by leaving this home? You are my daughter, and no one is allowed to make you leave!"
"Enough!"
Father Ming had a headache from the bickering.
Everything today made him feel extremely annoyed.
He shouted and raised his head, his face pale and grim: "Stop talking about leaving or not leaving. Even if you really leave, Ming Zheng has climbed onto high branches and won't be willing to come back.
"From now on, don't say such things, lest your mother overthink!"
As he spoke, he gave Ming Zhi Rou a warning glance.
Ming Zhi Rou's small heart skipped a beat.
Her red-rimmed eyes widened slightly.
Father Ming's meaning was…
If Ming Zheng was willing to come back.
He would really want her to leave?
Something is wrong…
The entire Ming family seemed to be not quite right.
Their attitude towards her.
It seemed unchanged, yet everything seemed to have changed.
Everything… was because of Ming Zheng!
No.
She absolutely could not let Ming Zheng destroy everything she possessed!
Ming Zhi Rou suppressed the panic in her heart and obediently nodded to Father Ming: "Okay, Dad."
"Why are you yelling at our daughter?" Mother Ming looked at her precious daughter's obedient appearance and felt heartbroken.
She glared resentfully at her husband.
Then she said: "I don't believe that the Ming Corporation can only stand up again by relying on Ming Zheng! If she doesn't want to introduce us to President Ning and President Bai, then we'll find our own way!"
"What kind of reputable enterprise would associate with that little slut? They might be reported and go bankrupt tomorrow!"
Father Ming was defeated by Mother Ming's naivety. Just as he was about to retort, seeing Mother Ming's matter-of-fact expression.
He still did not speak.
What could he say?
No matter what he said, Mother Ming would not understand.
How could he…
Make the Ming Corporation return to the right track?
Father Ming was already regretting.
Why couldn't they have been a little nicer to Ming Zheng back then!
Just a tiny bit nicer.
All of Ming Zheng's current resources.
Would have become the Ming family's resources!
Ming Zhi Rou knew the Ming family like the back of her hand.
Seeing Father Ming's expression, she knew that Father Ming did not agree with Mother Ming's words.
Her eyes darted around, and she suddenly thought of something.
"Oh right, Mom and Dad, Second Brother just called me and said he invited us to a concert next week."
As Father Ming impatiently was about to refuse, she quickly preempted him: "That concert is very prestigious, and I heard that Master Zheng Yu will also be attending."
"Therefore… Fourth Brother will also rush back to perform at that concert."
The Ming family's fourth son, Ming Wei Zhou, was a world-renowned musician with a shining reputation in the music industry.
During this time, he had been busy with competitions abroad.
The Ming family hadn't seen him for several months.
Upon hearing that Ming Wei Zhou would also be returning.
Especially upon hearing the words "Master Zheng Yu."
Father Ming and Mother Ming's expressions changed slightly.
Zheng Yu was a truly top-tier musician.
He was a god in the hearts of countless musicians worldwide.
When Ming Wei Zhou was at home.
He always mentioned Master Zheng Yu's name.
They were also influenced, and they understood how formidable this Master Zheng Yu was.
"The most important thing… Second Brother said that Master Zheng Yu really likes the song 'Qing' that I composed for Second Brother, so he specifically invited me to attend that concert as well!"
Ming Zhi Rou revealed a shy smile when she said this: "Second Brother said… I might become Master Zheng Yu's chief disciple."