The chief ex-husband won't let go of Yi Xiaobao

Cheng Shiman listened to Old Master Mu's words, feigning surprise, her expression appearing somewhat innocent.

"Grandpa Mu, what are you talking about? I didn't come here to watch a show!"

She paused for a moment, then spoke softly.

"I'm clearly here to watch the joke."

As soon as Cheng Shiman finished speaking, the few people standing behind her immediately laughed as well.

Hearing Cheng Shiman's laughter, Old Master Mu took a deep breath, his hand trembling as he pointed at her, filled with anger.

Seeing this, Aunt Li immediately walked up to Cheng Shiman and shooed her away.

"Please leave. You are not welcome here."

As Aunt Li spoke, she reached out and shoved Cheng Shiman and the others, hoping to get rid of them as soon as possible.

Cheng Shiman was feeling smug at the moment, and when Aunt Li pushed her like that, she showed no mercy and raised her hand to slap Aunt Li across the face.

Aunt Li has lived to this age and has never been beaten like this before.

Cheng Shiman's slap almost stunned Aunt Li.

Upon seeing this, Mu Ya'an's heart tightened, and she picked up the water glass next to her and splashed it at Cheng Shiman.

"Cheng Shiman, I didn't expect you to have no manners at all. You've been pretending until now. It must have been hard for you."

Cheng Shiman's face darkened as she listened to Mu Ya'an's sarcastic words, but she quickly put on a smile again and wiped the water off her face.

"Yes, these years have been incredibly tough, but thankfully, I didn't have to wait too long. The reason the Mu family is in this state is, frankly, because you've been too high-profile."

“Our Cheng family will never be like your Mu family in this lifetime. So Mu Ya’an, you were only glorious for a few years, while I can be glorious for a lifetime.”

"I may not have the demeanor of a young lady from a wealthy family, but that's still much better than you, a down-on-your-luck young lady."

Mu Ya'an took a deep breath, clenched the water glass in her hand, and threw it towards Cheng Shiman.

Upon seeing this, Cheng Shiman immediately stepped aside.

The glass cup hit the wall and shattered into pieces immediately.

"Mu Ya'an, are you crazy?"

"Shiman, are you alright?"

When Cheng Shiman's companions saw that she was almost injured, they all blamed Mu Ya'an.

Seeing how they defended Cheng Shiman, Mu Ya'an's expression remained unchanged, showing no regret at losing these friends.

She just didn't expect that all these people around her over the years were just opportunists.

It's truly laughable that she's never had a single friend who genuinely cares about her.

“Miss Cheng, those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have something to lose. I, Mu Ya’an, have nothing left now. If you push me too far, I might really go crazy for you to see.”

As she spoke, she glanced at Cheng Shiman, her eyes revealing a hint of cunning.

Cheng Shiman was taken aback by Mu Ya'an's sudden change in demeanor. Just as she was about to speak, the door to the ward was pushed open from the outside.

Gong Juncheng stepped in.

When Cheng Shiman saw Gong Juncheng, her aggressive demeanor immediately disappeared, and she walked to Gong Juncheng's side like a little bird seeking shelter.

"Mr. Gong, are you here to see Grandpa Mu too?"

Gong Juncheng glanced at Cheng Shiman indifferently, his eyes showing no change whatsoever, as if Cheng Shiman did not exist.

Seeing Gong Juncheng approach, Mu Ya'an worried that he might be talking nonsense to her grandfather, whose condition was already very bad and who couldn't withstand any further stimulation.

She then walked up to Gong Juncheng, reached out and nudged him, and whispered something.

"My grandfather is not in good health and does not wish to see guests. Please leave."

Gong Juncheng reached out and grabbed Mu Ya'an's wrist.

The warmth of his palm made Mu Ya'an's heart skip a beat when he grasped her hand.

She looked up at Gong Juncheng, puzzled, but the man's eyes were full of disgust.

His cold, sharp eyes swept over Mu Ya'an, then he withdrew his hand, pulled a handkerchief from inside his suit jacket, wiped his fingers, and his eyes were full of disgust.

When Old Master Mu saw Gong Juncheng, his face was full of surprise, and he looked at Gong Juncheng with disbelief.

The person who knelt at the Mu family's door begging for help when the Gong family fell into decline still possesses an undeniable air of nobility.

Old Master Mu was taken aback for a moment, then asked in a deep voice.

What are you doing here?

Gong Juncheng threw his hand, which was wiping his handkerchief, into the trash can, his tone as calm as ever.

“Miss Mu, you misunderstand. I am not here to visit Old Master Mu. I am just here to inform Old Master Mu that I have already purchased the Mu family's land.”

As he spoke, he glanced indifferently at Old Master Mu, his tone cold and deep.

Mu Ya'an listened to Gong Juncheng's words, took a deep breath, and seeing that Gong Juncheng still wanted to say something, she immediately spoke up.

"Gong Juncheng, I'm managing the Mu family's affairs now. If you have any questions, just tell me directly."

Upon hearing this, Gong Juncheng raised an eyebrow, glanced at Old Master Mu's current state, which was already very weak, then indifferently withdrew his gaze, glanced at Mu Ya'an, and said coldly.

"Alright."

After Gong Juncheng finished speaking, he turned and walked out of the ward.

Mu Ya'an breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Gong Juncheng leave.

"Ya'an..."

When Grandpa Mu saw that Mu Ya'an was going to leave with Gong Juncheng, his face was full of worry.

"Don't be a hero."

Mu Ya'an paused for a moment after hearing what Old Master Mu said, then nodded and said softly.

"Grandpa, you get some rest, I'll handle it."

Mu Ya'an turned and walked out of Old Master Mu's ward, following behind Gong Juncheng, towards the corridor.

Grandpa Mu stared at the closed hospital room door, his eyes filled with sharpness and ruthlessness.

"That old man from the Cheng family, seeing that our Mu family has fallen on hard times, immediately revealed his true colors. Little did he know, we still have an ace up our sleeve. Ya'an will definitely not let me down."

Aunt Li listened quietly to what Old Master Cheng had to say, keeping her head down and not uttering a word.

Over the years, Mu Ya'an has been groomed by the Mu family to resemble Lin Qingran, the top socialite in Beicheng. The purpose behind this is quite obvious.

When the Mu family was at its peak, they used Mu Ya'an as a tool for political alliances.

Now that the Mu family has declined, they are using Mu Ya'an as a tool for revival.

Over the years, Mu Ya'an has always been obedient and compliant. After the Gong family's incident, she immediately got engaged to the eldest son of the Guo family according to the wishes of Old Master Mu.

Over the years, Mu Ya'an's life can be described as that of a delicate doll that can be manipulated at will.

Cheng Shiman followed behind Gong Juncheng with a warm and ingratiating smile on her face.

“Mr. Gong, Mu Ya’an is nothing but a vase raised in a greenhouse; she knows nothing and can't do anything. Talking to her will only…”

"Miss Cheng."

Before Cheng Shiman could finish speaking, Gong Juncheng interrupted her.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Shiman looked at Gong Juncheng expectantly and said, "I'm here."

"How old are you?"

Gong Juncheng spoke slowly and asked calmly.

Upon hearing Gong Juncheng's words, Cheng Shiman's face lit up with surprise, and she said shyly.

"I'm twenty-two this year. I've reached the legal marriage age."

As she spoke, she pursed her red lips, her face blushing shyly.

Gong Juncheng merely glanced at her indifferently and spoke without any mercy.

"So Miss Cheng is only twenty-two years old. I thought you were already in your thirties. Why are you so long-winded?"

Upon hearing Gong Juncheng's words, Cheng Shiman's face immediately turned pale.

Gong Juncheng merely glanced at him indifferently before continuing to walk forward.

Just as she was about to say something, the men Gong Juncheng brought blocked her way, preventing her from keeping up with Gong Juncheng's pace.

When Mu Ya'an walked past Cheng Shiman, his gaze never lingered on Cheng Shiman for a moment.

Cheng Shiman was furious, her face turned ashen, and she said in a stern voice.

"Mu Ya'an, you can't take what I want from me."

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