Chapter 101 : Advanced Cancer

Ye Wanqing asked, “Qianqian, what would you like to drink?”

“A mocha, please,” Mu Qianqian replied.

She preferred her coffee on the sweeter side.

Soon, the server brought over a white coffee cup and placed it in front of Mu Qianqian.

Ye Wanqing had ordered a cappuccino, served in a brown coffee cup.

“Miss Ye, when I first met you, I felt like you were very easy on the eyes. I hope you and my brother can become a couple. I really want us to become family,” Lu Yunxiang said.

Ye Wanqing felt a bit embarrassed by Lu Yunxiang’s words.

Ye Wanqing politely responded, “Miss Lu, you’re too kind.”

“After all, the engagement was arranged by our parents years ago. Whether or not Young Master Lu and I can be together really depends on fate.”

Lu Yunxiang suddenly sighed.

“What’s wrong?” Ye Wanqing asked.

Lu Yunxiang gave a bitter smile. “To be honest, my brother hasn’t had any women around him for years, except for…”

Ye Wanqing grew tense. “Except for whom?”

“There’s a female secretary who has been with him through these years. I didn’t know about the engagement between my brother and your family before, and I thought he liked this secretary…”

“I’m just saying this casually, so don’t take it too seriously. Maybe their relationship is just a normal superior-subordinate one, not what I’m imagining.”

Lu Yunxiang’s words pierced Ye Wanqing’s heart like a thorn.

A female secretary…

It was said that the Lu family’s business had always been managed by Young Master Lu, and he sometimes even lived at the company.

So, he would be spending almost every day with his secretary.

Perhaps, feelings had developed between them.

Ye Wanqing’s smile became a bit forced. “Thank you for telling me this.”

“Miss Ye, please don’t misunderstand my brother. Although that female secretary is somewhat attractive and visited the Lu family recently, I only see you as my future sister-in-law.”

The gathering ended on an unhappy note.

Mu Qianqian and Ye Wanqing left the café early.

“Wanqing, don’t be too anxious. What Lu Yunxiang said might not be entirely true. Whether Young Master Lu and the secretary are involved, you’ll need to investigate personally to find out,” Mu Qianqian advised.

“Mm, I understand,” Ye Wanqing replied.

Her expression was still quite troubled.

Lu Yunbai was the first person she liked, and they had an engagement.

Ye Wanqing thought they were destined to be together.

But now, she had just learned about the possible ambiguous relationship between Lu Yunbai and the secretary.

It was undoubtedly a thunderbolt from a clear sky.

Mu Qianqian thought for a moment and continued to comfort her.

“Wanqing, I believe Young Master Lu is not that kind of person. If he were involved with the secretary, he would certainly handle the engagement openly and not sneakily.”

Mu Qianqian’s words reignited hope in Ye Wanqing.

“You’re right. I can’t let a few words from outsiders make me doubt him, that would be unfair to him.”

“If he has any ambiguous relationship with the secretary, I’ll ask him about it myself!”

Mu Qianqian felt reassured. “I support you.”

If she and the Mr. ever had misunderstandings or conflicts in the future, she wouldn’t believe what others said.

She needed to get the truth from the person she cared about.

After Mu Qianqian and Ye Wanqing left, Lu Yunxiang called for her servants.

“Take that brown coffee cup away, it was used by Mu Qianqian.”

“Send it to the DNA testing facility. Make sure not to mix it up.”

The servant packed up the brown coffee cup and took it away, then delivered it to the testing facility.

Lu Yunxiang felt a weight lift off her shoulders.

This was just the first step.

There was still a second step to follow.

……

Lu Yunxiang visited the Mu family once again.

She wore sunglasses and a mask, hiding her face.

“I’m giving you a new task, find Mu Qianqian and use emotional blackmail to get her to leave school.”

Mu Chenghui was still bedridden and unable to move.

“That stubborn girl will never listen to us.”

“She’s now attached to a wealthy person, she doesn’t care about us poor folks anymore. If we can’t do it, find someone else!”

Lu Yunxiang slammed a black handbag onto the table.

“This is two hundred thousand. If you manage to persuade her to take a temporary leave from school, I’ll give you another five hundred thousand!”

Mr. Mu opened the bag and was dazzled by the sight of the red banknotes inside.

He and Mrs. Mu exchanged a look, seeing greed in each other’s eyes.

Two hundred thousand… five hundred thousand… a total of seven hundred thousand!

Even if it’s difficult, they had to grit their teeth and do it!

It was money they could never earn in their lifetime!

Mr. Mu zipped up the bag, clutching the money to his chest, his face showing a ruthless expression.

“Rest assured, we will get this done.”

Lu Yunxiang coldly threatened, “This time, don’t upset her again. Be sure to coax her and get her out! Once you’ve lured her out of the school, take her to a different city and confiscate her phone!”

Mr. Mu said viciously, “Our hometown is isolated in the village. It’s hard for outsiders to find it. When the time comes, we’ll take her back to the village and lock her up!”

Lu Yunxiang nodded in satisfaction.

“Good. I hope this time you won’t disappoint me.”

After leaving the Mu family, Lu Yunxiang found a place without surveillance, removed her mask and sunglasses, and called for another car.

She then changed vehicles and drove away.

This way, no one would be able to trace her.

……

The Mu family was discussing how to trick Mu Qianqian into leaving school.

“It’s all your fault for being so foolish and making her angry. Otherwise, this wouldn’t be so difficult!”

Mrs. Mu bowed her head in shame and said timidly, “I didn’t expect the girl to be so stubborn!”

“Enough with the excuses. We need to come up with a plan to get her out of school!”

“We’re so poor that we can hardly make ends meet. Chenghui’s leg needs treatment, and it all costs money!”

Mr. Mu took a long drag from his water pipe, his face dark, and came up with an idea.

……

Mu Qianqian’s phone rang, and she answered it.

To her surprise, she heard her family’s voices on the other end.

“Qianqian, dear daughter, don’t hang up. We had no choice but to contact you. Your mother is seriously ill, bedridden, and the doctor says… she doesn’t have much time left. You should come home and see her quickly.”

Mu Qianqian frowned. “What illness does she have?”

“Ah, it’s terminal cancer. There’s no cure.”

Mu Qianqian jumped up from her seat.

“Terminal… cancer?”

“Yes. We’ve been using a neighbor’s phone to call you since yours is blocked. If you don’t believe us, ask your neighbor. They’ll confirm that your mother is ill.”

The neighbor, having accepted a benefit from Mr. Mu, lied without hesitation.

“Qianqian, you should hurry home and see her. Your mother doesn’t have much time left. Even if she hasn’t been good to you, you should at least see her one last time! She’s your biological mother! You can’t be so heartless!”