Hearing her words, Mu Beiting not only didn’t get angry, but instead curled his lips and sneered, "If you have the ability, get the old man to speak personally, otherwise, get lost!" 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"You... You don’t think I’ll be afraid of you just because you mention the old man! I’m telling you, even if you’re favored now, you’re nothing but a bastard, a bastard born to a prostitute! If Rufeng’s dad hadn’t died, do you think you’d still have the right to stand here? The reason you’re able to stand here is thanks to me. If it weren’t for me agreeing to bring you back for the old man, you’d have died outside with your shameless mother! You’re just a bastard nobody cares about, wasting food alive, taking up space dead!" Mu Mother, her face with delicate makeup like a palette, changed colors as she cursed more viciously with each word.

Upon hearing this, Mu Beiting showed no reaction, but it was Ye Anxin who was furious. She let go of Mu Beiting, shielding him behind her, with her face flushed, angrily saying, "Hey, how can you talk like that? No manners at all? Who said no one cares about him? I care about him and love him! I’ll tell you, without uncle, would you have what you have today? It was he who revived the Mu Group on the brink of liquidation and made it the business leader in Jin City with his sweat! Do you think the Mu Group would still exist without him, or you would have such a good life? With your ability, you’d probably have been begging long ago! I don’t know why the old man brought uncle back, but at least I know his blood carries the Mu Family’s lineage! Do you think just because your husband was alive, the Mu Group would be yours? Don’t forget, he was the one who dragged Mu Group down! It was his incompetence that allowed uncle to achieve what he has today!"

Ye Anxin said a string of words in one breath. After saying so much, she felt she hadn’t said enough.

She was really angry today, angrier than she’d ever been! She always thought Su Yuexin’s mother was the most shameless woman she’d seen, but didn’t expect there to be one even worse here!

Mu Beiting looked down, seeing Ye Anxin shielding him. His eyes gradually softened.

Seeing Ye Anxin so fiercely defending Mu Beiting, Mu Rufeng felt like an invisible hand gripped his heart, causing pain so intense he could barely breathe.

Mu Mother was trembling with rage, pointing her finger at Ye Anxin’s nose, unable to speak for a long time! After a while, she stammered, "You... you... who are you to talk to me like that?" As she spoke, she raised her hand, intending to hit Ye Anxin.

Just as Ye Anxin was about to dodge, Mu Beiting was faster, grabbing Mu Mother’s wrist.

Mu Mother looked at Mu Beiting in disbelief, "You...!"

"You dare touch my woman? Are you looking for death?" Mu Beiting’s eyes were icy, filled with murderous intent. He suddenly exerted force on Mu Mother’s hand, and with a crisp ’crack’, broke her wrist.

"Ah...!" Mu Mother screamed in pain, her face immediately turning pale, and her delicate makeup smudged by sweat.

"If you dare touch her again, I will cripple you!" With that, Mu Beiting forcefully flung Mu Mother’s overweight body far away, where she crashed to the ground unceremoniously.

Mu Rufeng was truly frightened by Mu Beiting’s hellish Rakshasa-like demeanor, only reacting after a long time. He hurried to Mu Mother’s side, squatting down to check on her, "Mom... Mom... are you okay?"

Mu Mother’s usual composure had long disappeared. Holding tightly onto Mu Rufeng’s collar with her good hand, she trembled, "It hurts, it hurts so much... Rufeng, hurry, take me to the hospital, my hand is broken!"

Mu Rufeng dared not delay, quickly taking out his phone to call 120 for emergency assistance.

Their commotion had long drawn a crowd in the mall to watch! Plus, today was Sunday, so there were more people in the mall than usual, and in no time, they were surrounded.

Everyone stared at them, whispering among themselves.

Mu Beiting disdainfully glanced at them, taking out a handkerchief and wet wipes, repeatedly wiping his hand that had touched Mu Mother’s wrist earlier, until it turned red and assured that it no longer carried Mu Mother’s scent, then he stopped.

"Let’s go!" Mu Beiting took Ye Anxin’s hand, leading her away.

Mu Beiting cast a glance, and the crowd blocking their way instantly scattered, giving them a path to leave.

In no time, Mu Beiting disappeared with Ye Anxin from the crowd’s sight.

Standing hand in hand with Mu Beiting on the escalator, Ye Anxin looked up, gazing at Mu Beiting with concern, "Uncle, don’t be sad, and don’t take her words to heart! Even if the whole world doesn’t care about you, doesn’t love you, I will always stand by your side, be your strongest support!"

A warm current flowed from the depths of his heart, Mu Beiting nonchalantly replied, "I never take their words to heart!"

Although Mu Beiting said so, Ye Anxin still felt heartache. Remembering Mu Mother’s words, her heart ached unbearably! She felt sorry for this man, for his past experiences!

He wasn’t like other noble sons, growing up in luxury, nor like others in a normal lifestyle, feeling the warmth of a family.

Yan Qinghan was right, no man living under normal circumstances would have a personality like his! His flawed character was precisely shaped by his environment and the people around him.

Ye Anxin leaned her head against his arm, unable to help but ask, "Uncle, when did you move out to live on your own?"

Actually, she wanted to know how he’d gotten through all those years at the Mu Family Mansion?

Without a mother’s care, being labeled an illegitimate child, suffering from Mu Mother’s disdain and ridicule! How did he, so young, withstand it?

"Six years ago." Mu Beiting replied calmly, showing no emotion.

Six years ago? At that time, Mu Beiting was only 24, and that was when the Mu Group had just overcome a crisis and was expanding.

He must have been under a lot of pressure then, right? After all, he was just 24?

Thinking of this, Ye Anxin felt a pang in her heart, solemnly declared, "Uncle, don’t worry, no matter what happens in the future, I will always stay by your side! Unless you don’t want me, I will never leave you!"

Mu Beiting remained silent, his thin lips tightly pressed into a line. Though he didn’t speak, Ye Anxin could clearly feel his large hand holding her small one trembling slightly.

"Do you believe me?" Afraid he wouldn’t believe her, Ye Anxin asked again for confirmation.

"Mm!" Mu Beiting’s eyes flickered, his voice low and deep in response.

Ye Anxin closed her eyes, took a deep breath and when she reopened them, all gloom was gone, her eyes squinted as she smiled, pretending to be relaxed, "Then let’s go! Let’s continue shopping, it’s rare to go out, don’t let unnecessary people affect our mood! We should shop happily and joyfully!"

"Okay!" It was just a simple word, yet it spoke volumes.