The richest man's parents were kidnapped, and his adorable son captivated the entire family.

Her voice was devoid of warmth, carrying the unquestionable authority of someone in a superior position.

As the matriarch of the Gu family, she had absolute power to decide the life or death of an animal. Moreover, their status was special; they were legally authorized to possess firearms.

Upon receiving the order, the bodyguard coldly drew his gun and stepped forward.

When Mengmeng saw this, she stood in front of Mimi with her small body, her eyes filled with anger and grievance.

She gently patted Mimi's head to comfort her, then bravely looked up and called out to the bodyguards:

"You are not allowed to hurt Mimi! She is my friend!"

Just then, Mengmeng frowned.

She keenly sensed a familiar butterfly aura emanating from Ji Mengran and Old Madam Gu.

Shock and anger flashed in her eyes as she questioned, "How... how can you have the aura of the Spirit Butterfly on you?"

Whose little butterflies did you steal? Are you hurting the little butterflies?

Upon hearing this, Ji Mengran couldn't help but sneer triumphantly, looking at Mengmeng with disdain.

"Mengmeng, you're so stupid. You were betrayed by the people around you and you didn't even realize it."

Mengmeng was stunned, a deep pain welling up in her heart.

The people around her are all very kind and good; otherwise, she wouldn't have given away the Spirit Butterfly...

But who exactly gave the Spirit Butterfly to Ji Mengran?

Just as the bodyguards were closing in step by step,

A sudden screech of brakes broke the tense atmosphere.

Gu Shiyu, Gu Jingsi, and Nan Yuan'er quickly jumped out of the car and stood in front of Mengmeng.

Gu Jingsi caught a glimpse of Old Madam Gu, and his expression instantly froze.

The woman before him, with her rosy complexion and piercing eyes... was she really his mother, who was terminally ill and nearing the end of her life?

What did she go through in just one month to become so healthy?

Gu Jingsi couldn't help but wonder, "Could she have taken some kind of magic pill?"

Gu Jingsi called out in surprise, "Mom."

Old Madam Gu snorted coldly, not responding at all, and turned her disdainful gaze to Nan Yuan'er, who was protecting her belly and had a pale face.

His eyes were filled with contempt.

She had always looked down on this woman who came from a poor background and made her fortune as a model.

Before becoming a model, Nan Yuan'er struggled in a slum and even made a living by scavenging garbage.

Madam Gu had an extreme aversion to women of such lowly backgrounds, feeling that she was just as lowly and contemptible as Ruolan, who was born an orphan.

What bothered Madam Gu even more was that her two sons were bewitched by this "despicable woman" and even went so far as to oppose their mother.

Since her health declined, her other four sons have also left the Gu family one after another for various reasons, and control of the entire family has gradually slipped from her hands.

Her gaze turned to Gu Shiyu again.

She had always been satisfied with this grandson. He was intelligent, calm, and resourceful, with an exceptional talent for business management—even the young Gu Yinshen was no match for him.

However, as Gu Shiyu gradually grew closer to Ruolan's faction, his awe and obedience to her faded, and he even drifted further and further away from her.

Gu Jingsi composed himself and calmly called out again:

"Mom, what brings you here so suddenly?"

Madam Gu sneered, "My sons don't even care about their mother's life or death. I'm not as heartless as you. As soon as I recovered, I rushed here to help you manage the household."

Her voice was cold and disdainful.

Gu Jingsi's face paled slightly, and he clenched his teeth in secret.

He knew that his brother Gu Yinshen was heartbroken over Ruolan's situation, and that Yuan'er had finally gotten pregnant... He absolutely could not let his mother interfere and disrupt their lives.

Gu Jingsi forced himself to remain calm, "Mom, you have more than just the two of us sons. Why don't you go help the others?"

Old Madam Gu glared at Gu Jingsi, her voice laced with sarcasm.

"Your younger brothers left the Gu family a long time ago and never came back. Who do you think I can rely on?"

Her tone suddenly changed, revealing a mother's authority, and she commanded, "Move aside, I need to have a good talk with this little girl."

As he spoke, he looked sharply at Mengmeng.

But Gu Jingsi, Gu Shiyu, and Nan Yuan'er showed no intention of making way.

The three stood even closer together, almost firmly protecting Mengmeng behind them.

Gu Jingsi's gaze was indifferent, Gu Shiyu's face was stern, while Nan Yuan'er's eyes were unwavering.

Aunt Ping and Aunt Xue also stood next to Mengmeng.

Aunt Xue's gaze shifted between Old Madam Gu and Ji Mengran, a deep resentment lingering in her eyes towards Ji Mengran.

Madam Gu looked at the three people in front of her who wouldn't budge an inch, her eyes blazing with anger.

She has always considered herself superior, but now she is being kept out of the door by her own son and grandson, which is undoubtedly a blatant challenge to her authority.

Standing behind the three, Mengmeng felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she saw them resolutely protecting her.

Although the hurt from the earlier threats hadn't faded, she felt a deep sense of happiness and gratitude at that moment.

Her little face was full of gratitude. She quietly squeezed Gu Shiyu's hand and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Thank you, brother, uncle and aunt~~"

Gu Jingsi looked down at Mengmeng and patted her little head.

Her tone was gentle: "Don't worry, Mengmeng, with us here, no one can bully you."

Gu Shiyu gently squeezed Mengmeng's little hand and said firmly, "Mengmeng, don't be afraid, your brother will always protect you."

Nan Yuan'er smiled and gently patted Mengmeng's shoulder, her eyes full of affection and comfort.

Protected by her family, Mengmeng's grievances slowly dissipated, and a happy smile quietly appeared on her lips.

Just as the tense atmosphere reached a stalemate,

Ji Mengran suddenly snatched the gun from the bodyguard and pulled the trigger in Mengmeng's direction.

Gunshots rang out suddenly, and bullets flew towards Mengmeng!

At this critical moment, Aunt Xue's voice pierced the air.

"Meng Meng, be careful!"

She quickly lunged at Mengmeng, shielding her tightly beneath her body.

The bullet pierced Aunt Xue's body, and blood gushed out instantly, staining the ground red.

The scene instantly descended into utter chaos.

Mengmeng was stunned by this sudden change. She clung tightly to Aunt Xue, tears streaming down her face.

Her little hands trembled uncontrollably as she sobbed, "Aunt Xue, Aunt Xue, waaaaah..."

Aunt Xue's breathing was weak.

Tears and blood mingled at the corners of her eyes, staining her cheeks.

With difficulty, she raised her hand and gently stroked Mengmeng's little face, her voice trembling yet tender as she spoke:

"Don't cry, Mengmeng. I'm so sorry, I did something wrong..."

Mengmeng's tears flowed even more fiercely, and she shook her head, choking back sobs.

"Aunt Xue, I don't blame you, I don't blame you..."

Aunt Xue gave a bitter smile and continued weakly, "Ji Mengran... threatened me with the lives of my grandson and son to hand over the Spirit Butterfly... I couldn't resist, I betrayed you..."

Her eyes were dim, filled with self-blame and regret.

“I know that’s not a valid reason, but… I can’t just stand by and watch them die…”

I'm sorry for betraying your sincerity, Mengmeng... I know, I was wrong.

Actually, Ji Mengran initially tried to tempt her with money, but she firmly refused.

When her son and grandson came to ask for money, Ji Mengran happened to see them. She then used her family to blackmail them…

She knew she was wrong, and such an excuse could not defend herself. Hurting Mengmeng was an unforgivable mistake.

Mengmeng burst into tears, clutching Aunt Xue's hand, and sobbed as she said:

"Waaaa, Aunt Xue, I forgive you! Please don't leave! Waaaa, I have a spirit butterfly that can save you..."