The old madam wore a smug expression, practically hands on her hips, as if daring the old man to hit her.
The old man’s face turned ashen with anger, his beard bristling. The next moment, he seemed to remember something and regained his composure. He let out a cold laugh, “So, from now on, don’t mention Mu Yinyin bragging. What kind of person she is, don’t I know? Too much boasting will only have a negative impact on her.”
“Who are you calling a braggart! How can I be talking nonsense about Yinyin?” Liang Min immediately became displeased.
The old man chuckled inwardly, knowing this tactic would work. He deliberately sneered, “Alright, enough with the useless talk. You just don’t want me to look down on Mu Yinyin.”
Liang Min’s anger flared up, “What a joke! What you think has nothing to do with me! Nothing to do with Yinyin! You’re ignorant, and I can’t be bothered with you! But I warn you! Don’t slander Yinyin! I told you, you’ll regret it in the end!”
“Regret? She has no status at all, what is there for me to regret? After all that talk, you’re just defending her. She has no special status, so why would I regret anything? You, stop bragging. With Mu Yinyin’s limited skills, there’s nothing worth showing off!!”
“You…!!!” The old madam was truly angered. She raised a finger and pointed it at the old man’s nose, “She can be very famous, very powerful, someone you couldn’t possibly curry favor with!!”
“Tsk—I told you, stop bragging.”
Fu Siye: “…”
Listening to their childish, pointless bickering, he felt speechless.
He even felt like getting up and leaving.
But the old madam, with her left index finger still pointed at the old man’s nose and her right hand gripping Fu Siye’s wrist, prevented him from moving.
“You, you, you! You don’t understand anything! You’re the one with no insight! Do you think if Yinyin were just an ordinary Dragon Head of the Prosperity Group, why would Old Man Lu, at his birthday banquet, support Mu Yinyin in front of so many people?”
Old Master Fu’s expression faltered. He clearly recalled that after Mu Yinyin openly declared she wouldn't cooperate with the Mu Corporation, Lu Sinian was the first to express his support.
This matter had always been a puzzle to him.
In his opinion, Lu Sinian was a very calm person who wouldn’t act on emotion. If it wasn’t for that, there must be another reason.
But he couldn’t think of any other reason. So he could only revert to thinking that perhaps Mu Yinyin was beautiful, and Lu Sinian was smitten.
Besides that, he truly couldn’t think of anything else.
But the next moment, he sneered dismissively as if disbelieving, “It’s just that kid Lu has no self-control. With beauty in front of him, he can’t help himself. This way, the beauty will feel favorably towards him, and he can win her heart, right?”
The old man’s tone was filled with disdain, showing no favor towards Mu Yinyin.
Fu Siye’s lips twitched. He understood the old man’s thoughts perfectly. However, this was just a bit of playacting between the two of them, and he didn’t want to get involved as it had nothing to do with him.
He stood up, “I’m going to the restroom.”
The old madam, who was about to retort to the old man, immediately turned her gaze to Fu Siye upon hearing this, her brow furrowed slightly, “Then you can’t run off midway.”
“I’m already here, why would I run?” Fu Siye said with some helplessness.
He truly had no intention of leaving. He had already promised the elders and didn't want to worry them, so he had no plans to leave.
“Alright, then hurry up and come back.”
Fu Siye didn’t reply. After the old madam released his hand, he stood up and walked towards the restroom.
Subsequently, the old madam, seeming to have lost interest in talking further with the old man, turned on the television, intending to pass the time alone.
But…
The old man hadn’t received a definitive answer yet, and his heart was itching with curiosity. How could he stand it? He immediately provoked her again, “Hey, say something! What’s wrong? Did I expose you, and you’re afraid to speak? In my opinion, Mu Yinyin is just an ordinary person, not worth mentioning. It’s just because she’s a bit prettier and has a better figure that men like her. Do you think Lu Sinian’s feelings for her are sincere?”
After speaking, the old man feigned disdain, but he was constantly observing her emotions.
As expected, as soon as he spoke ill of Mu Yinyin, the old woman’s mood soured. She stopped watching the television and glared at him furiously, “You know nothing!!! Don’t spout nonsense if you don’t understand!! That Lu family kid has always been calm and rational! Otherwise, why hasn’t there been any gossip about him over the years? He’s also a self-disciplined person. But now, to be so close to Yinyin, there must be a reason! And this reason is something you don’t know. Now, only you are like a fool, still looking down on Yinyin so much!”
The more Liang Min said this, the more uncomfortable the old man felt. But he still gritted his teeth and maintained his dismissive attitude.
“Brag on, I’ll see how long you can keep bragging!”
Liang Min was so angry she raised her hand and punched his shoulder, shouting indignantly, “You’re talking nonsense!!! Yinyin is a very capable person!!”
“You’re scolding again!! Where’s your composure?!” The old man’s face darkened, and he said disdainfully, “Then tell me! Say it out loud then!”
“Heh,” Liang Min sneered. She sat back down, grinding her molars, “If I say it, I’m afraid it will scare you to death!”
“Oh?” The old man burst out laughing. Seeing Liang Min’s confident expression, he retorted unceremoniously, “What a joke! I’ve lived most of my life, what haven’t I experienced? Can I be scared to death? Why don’t you blow your boasts to the sky?”
Liang Min gritted her teeth, “I’m bragging? Everything I say is the truth, okay!”
“Then say it! If you don’t, I won’t believe a single word you say. Oh…” At this point, the old man looked at Liang Min with disdain, “I get it. No wonder you’re saying this. Is it that Mu Yinyin wants to pester Siye and is trying to approach you to deceive everyone?! How shameless can she be!”
“You’re talking nonsense!! Yinyin would never do such a thing!” Liang Min was so angry that she punched the old man again.
But she didn’t have much strength, and the old man didn’t feel any pain. He didn’t even move from his seat, crossed his legs, and said leisurely, “Then if you don’t say it, it means she’s intentionally deceiving!”
Liang Min nodded furiously, “Fine! I’ll say it!”
She took a deep breath, glared at the old man, and said sternly, “I’ll see what your reaction will be in a moment! You old fogey! It’s too late for you to regret it!!!”
The old man’s heart leaped with joy. After provoking her for so long and digging such a deep pit, she was finally about to relent!
Next, he continued to face the old madam with a feigned look of disdain, “Speak! I’m not afraid of this matter!”