Hearing Mu Yinyin's words, Fu Siye's expression became even more serious. "If you don't want to get involved, I won't force you, but you can't push her into a corner."
So what?
Was he still blaming her for not giving Nan Shiqing a way out?
Mu Yinyin let out a low laugh, her tone extremely sarcastic. "Fu Siye, don't forget, all of Nan Shiqing's fame and fortune were given to her by me. While she enjoyed it, did she not also neglect her studies and strive to become better? She reaped the rewards without sowing. Now, I'm just taking back what I gave her. Is that wrong? Also, if I hadn't stepped forward, she would have continued to enjoy it. If Fanxing hadn't released the surveillance footage, wouldn't Fanxing be attacked by netizens to the point where we couldn't even stay in C City?"
By the end of her speech, Mu Yinyin's tone had turned colder, and a flicker of anger had appeared in her clear, dark eyes.
"Fu Siye, I suggest you go wash your brain!"
One day later.
Mu Yinyin stayed in the hospital room. The mental exhaustion caused her to rub her temples, inadvertently aggravating her arm wound.
The phone in her pocket vibrated. Seeing it was Fu Siye calling, Mu Yinyin glanced at Qi Yuan on the hospital bed and quickly walked out.
"Ding Lei's family has been sent to the police station. He's recanted his statement," Fu Siye's voice came, accompanied by the sound of car horns, making his voice sound deeper.
The days of anxiety finally subsided. Mu Yinyin let out a breath, but her furrowed brow did not relax.
Fu Siye seemed to understand what Mu Yinyin wanted to ask. He let out a cold snort. "The Shu family found a scapegoat. This matter cannot be investigated further."
Mu Yinyin clenched her fists, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes. The way things had unfolded was not beyond her expectations.
It was enough to have rescued Qi Mo and the female supporting character.
Suddenly, Mu Yinyin heard a faint sound from the hospital room. She quickly hung up the phone and walked back, only to find Qi Yuan on the bed slowly waking up.
"Uncle Qi."
Mu Yinyin hurried over, checking the readings on the machines.
However, to Mu Yinyin's surprise, Qi Yuan's gaze towards her was filled with complete unfamiliarity.
When he spoke, his voice was hoarse, as if it were laced with shattered glass.
"Who are you?"
Mu Yinyin was slightly stunned.
Qi Mo, who had just left the police station, also learned of his father's car accident. By the time he rushed to the hospital, Mu Yinyin had already confirmed that Qi Yuan had indeed lost his memory.
The ordeal at the police station had left Qi Mo looking somewhat haggard. Upon learning of Qi Yuan's current condition, he fell silent for a long time.
"Uncle Qi was trying to save me," Mu Yinyin said with a solemn expression, her eyes also filled with apology. "I won't let this matter go unresolved."
"I'm sorry for getting you involved," Qi Mo pursed his lips. "Are you returning to the country this afternoon?"
Mu Yinyin nodded.
A deep meaning spread through Qi Mo's eyes. He moved his lips, but ultimately said nothing.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Fu Siye contacted Dyson, only to receive a muffled complaint.
Dyson had been forced to take care of Nan Shiqing these past few days, holding his phone and eagerly awaiting news of their return.
"You finally remembered you have me, Young Master Fu?"
"I'm going to pick up Fenfeng now."
Fu Siye's words were concise, but they left Dyson bewildered. "Fenfeng? Mu Yinyin just picked her up. She said she was rushing to catch a flight back to the country."
What!
Fu Siye's face instantly darkened, his gaze frighteningly gloomy.
She was rushing back to the country with the child right after the Shu family's matters were settled. Was she trying to avoid him?
Or was she hiding something else from him?
"Book me the soonest flight back to the country."
"So urgent? Wait for me to pack my bags and give some instructions..."
"You stay and take care of Shiqing." Before Dyson could finish, Fu Siye interrupted him blandly. "The expert team I hired won't arrive until tomorrow. You'll have to manage for one more day; Shiqing cannot be left unattended."
He hung up the phone and rushed to the airport.
...
On the plane, Mu Yinyin fastened Fenfeng's seatbelt.
To avoid being disturbed, she had specifically bought first-class tickets, hoping the little one could sleep soundly on the flight.
"Are we, are we really flying into the sky?"
Fenfeng, wearing the bubble dress Mu Yinyin had bought for her, looked up with wide, curious eyes.
"Yes, we'll fly above the clouds, and then Fenfeng will be able to see the clouds."
Mu Yinyin smiled and rubbed Fenfeng's cheek.
Little did she know, this heartwarming scene was being observed by a man.
"Uncle!" Fenfeng spotted him first, whispering excitedly.
Mu Yinyin looked up at the sound, her gaze meeting the coldness in Fu Siye's eyes.
Their gazes collided in the air. In just an instant, Mu Yinyin casually averted her eyes, pretending not to see him.
She instinctively pulled Fenfeng's small hand closer to her side.
Fu Siye frowned, looking at her indifferent and distant attitude, he suppressed his anger.
Why was he rushing over here? Did he want Mu Yinyin to explain her sudden return?
When had he become so impulsive?
The plane took off on time.
At first, Fenfeng excitedly pressed her face against the window to watch the clouds, but soon she grew tired of playing and lay down in her seat, falling asleep obediently.
First class was very quiet, so quiet that only the little one's steady breathing could be heard.
Mu Yinyin took out a blanket and covered her. Suddenly, Fu Siye's deep voice reached her ears.
"Leaving in such a hurry?"
"It's okay, I guess." Mu Yinyin's reply was somewhat perfunctory.
She didn't understand why Fu Siye was suddenly on the plane. Shouldn't he be at the hospital, spending more time with Nan Shiqing?
"I..."
"Mr. Fu, can you be quiet?"
Fu Siye was about to say something else but was interrupted by Mu Yinyin, who also put a finger to her lips, making a shushing gesture.
Fu Siye's expression grew increasingly somber. Grinding his molars, he finally refrained from speaking.
The cabin fell silent again. The two of them tacitly looked away in different directions. Only an aisle separated them, yet it felt as if they were miles apart.
"Come with me."
After getting off the plane, Fu Siye spoke directly, which was met with Mu Yinyin's unhesitating refusal.
"Sorry, I have something to attend to and no time for you."
Fu Siye was dissatisfied with Mu Yinyin's response and was about to speak, but the silent confrontation between them was broken by a gentle and clear voice.
"Yinyin, welcome back."
Mu Yinyin turned her head and saw Lu Sinian walking over quickly. The man was dressed in a light blue suit, his figure tall and straight, with a gentle smile on his handsome face.
Turning his head, Lu Sinian saw Fu Siye. His gaze didn't show surprise, only a smile and a nod. "Mr. Fu."
Fu Siye's brow twitched. He pursed his lips and remained silent, only nodding slightly.
"You're here," Mu Yinyin said, looking at Lu Sinian.