Mu Qingxiang sighed helplessly as Fu Yanting went to the bathroom, finding it truly reminiscent of the Fu family how much Fu Yanting valued emotions.
She wondered if Fu Yanting's deep feelings were for the best or the worst.
After all, Fu Yanting's parents had met their end precisely because of their profound love for each other.
If one of them hadn't loved so intensely back then, such a tragedy might have been averted.
Ten minutes later, Fu Yanting emerged from the bathroom, washed and dressed. He appeared entirely changed, like a different person.
Mu Qingxiang was reasonably satisfied with his appearance.
She asked softly, "Yanting, have you seen Xi Xi's body?"
Fu Yanting froze. He had always been composed, no matter the circumstances, but this time, for some reason, he couldn't maintain his composure.
Perhaps it was because this involved Yan Xi.
Whenever anything related to Yan Xi was concerned, Fu Yanting lost all control.
Now, hearing Mu Qingxiang's words, Fu Yanting realized he truly hadn't seen Yan Xi's body.
"Everything requires concrete evidence. Look, you're already despondent without even seeing Yan Xi's body. If Yan Xi miraculously survived and returned to your side, seeing you in such a state, do you think she would still want to be with you?"
"Grandmother, I understand. I won't do this again."
Fu Yanting had indeed been overcome with despair. Now, hearing Mu Qingxiang's words, he realized he had acted rashly.
He knew Mu Qingxiang wouldn't have come all this way just for Yan Xi's sake.
After composing himself, Fu Yanting asked, "Grandmother, did you need something from me today?"
Mu Qingxiang shot him an exasperated look, saying sarcastically, "Now you're concerned about important matters?"
Hearing her words, Fu Yanting touched his nose somewhat awkwardly.
Mu Qingxiang cleared her throat and said, "Somehow, the news of Yan Xi's accident reached Mu Jingchen's ears. He has returned to Yancheng from Kyoto and has been targeting Fu Corporation. Mu Jingchen has poached several crucial projects from Fu Corporation. If this continues, the company will be bankrupt. Our Fu family's century-old legacy will come to an end in your hands."
Fu Yanting had always known Mu Jingchen was not as harmless as he appeared.
Hearing Mu Qingxiang now, a ruthless glint appeared in his eyes.
"Yanting, I've come today to discuss this matter with you. What do you plan to do?"
"Mu Jingchen is merely using the guise of avenging Yan Xi to enlist Elder Yao's support for his own purposes. His ultimate goal has always been to return to the Mu family and inherit the estate. I will not let him succeed."
"Let the company matters be for now. I can use this opportunity to see which of the company directors are truly loyal. As for the clients, I will personally negotiate with them. And regarding YC Group, as long as I can secure their projects, other collaborations can be disregarded."
As Fu Yanting spoke, a cold light flickered in his eyes.
If Mu Jingchen thought he could defeat Fu Yanting this way, he was far too naive.
Fu Yanting had experienced all sorts of situations in his life.
This was mere child's play to him.
When Fu Yanting was eighteen, Fu Corporation was on the brink of bankruptcy. He had worked overtime at the company for a month straight, and gradually, the company began to improve, leading to its current position.
Without his capabilities, Fu Yanting wouldn't have been able to lead Fu Corporation this far.
Mu Qingxiang nodded in agreement, pleased. Fu Yanting was still in control and hadn't lost his reason.
"Good. Since you have a plan, proceed. I will speak to the Mu family on your behalf."
"Grandmother..." Fu Yanting wanted to say it was unnecessary, but then he remembered that Mu Qingxiang also shared the surname Mu, and Mu Jingchen was also a Mu.
Mu Qingxiang had never mentioned her family before, and Fu Yanting didn't know her connection to the Mu family.
After all, in a small place like Yancheng, there weren't many families with the surname Mu.
And his grandmother had been the daughter of a prominent family in her youth.
The only prominent family in Yancheng was the Mu family.
Fu Yanting suddenly grew curious. He looked at Mu Qingxiang and couldn't help but ask, "Grandmother, what is your relationship with the Mu family?"
"You've guessed it."
With Mu Qingxiang's admission, Fu Yanting understood that she had a connection to the Mu family, and even to Mu Jingchen.
Hearing her words, Fu Yanting's curiosity piqued.
Mu Qingxiang had no intention of hiding it from Fu Yanting. After all, she was an old woman with only a few years left.
To prevent Fu Yanting from being threatened or bullied by the Mu family in the future, she decided to tell him the truth.
Fu Yanting didn't know what Mu Qingxiang had gone through.
However, seeing Mu Qingxiang's pain, Fu Yanting felt a pang of sympathy. Everyone had their own private matters.
If Mu Qingxiang found it too difficult to speak about, Fu Yanting could refrain from asking.
He didn't want to make his grandmother so sad.
Therefore, Fu Yanting said, "Grandmother, if you don't want to say it, you don't have to. I was just asking casually, and I don't necessarily need to know the truth."
"No, Grandmother will tell you."
The Mu family was confident that Mu Qingxiang would never reveal this shameful past to anyone in the Fu family, which was why they acted so presumptuously.
Now, before she was even dead, the Mu family was making moves.
What would they do if she died?
Mu Qingxiang wouldn't let Fu Yanting fall into danger.
Mu Qingxiang closed her eyes, took a deep breath as if preparing herself, and then said softly, "I grew up in the Mu family. Mu Wei, the elder of the Mu family, is actually my brother."
Fu Yanting's eyes widened at her words.
Since he was born and could remember, she had never mentioned her maiden family. His grandfather had never inquired either, so Fu Yanting had never thought about it.
Now, hearing Mu Qingxiang's confession, Fu Yanting was utterly shocked.
If his grandmother was a Mu, why hadn't she offered any help when the Mu family faced trouble multiple times?
Not only had she not intervened, but she had also forbidden Fu Yanting from meddling in the Mu family's affairs.