Chapter 73 : Abuse of Scum

Ye Wanqing was immediately heartbroken.

“I’m so angry! With so many dishes on the table, they couldn’t finish them and would rather waste food than let you have any. What kind of family is this?”

It was unbearable to see such a kind girl like Qianqian being mistreated. Couldn’t they see she was a person with feelings?

“It’s okay, Wanqing. I’m used to it by now. Don’t get upset over my issues, it’s not worth it.”

Mu Qianqian felt a pang in her heart but forced a big smile.

She didn’t want to bring negativity to her friends and hoped they could all be happy.

Ye Xuanlin looked at her with increased curiosity.

This girl seemed different from others.

“Stop trying to comfort me and focus on yourself instead,” Ye Wanqing said, holding her wrist, her eyes welling up. “Look at how thin you are. I thought I was already skinny, but you’re even thinner.”

“If they treat you so badly, just ignore them from now on.”

Mu Qianqian sighed, “They came looking for me today and said they wanted to take me out for a meal. I thought they wanted to mend our relationship.”

But… their attitude towards her was as bad as ever.

Maybe she was just being naive, hoping too much for a family, which is why she agreed to dine with them.

“People’s nature is hard to change. Even if they pretend to be nice, they must have an ulterior motive. Don’t be fooled.”

Mu Qianqian nodded, “Yes, I understand.”

She couldn’t afford to be deceived again in the same way.

Otherwise, she would be truly foolish.

“It looks like they’re looking for you. You should hide for now, and I’ll go see what’s going on,” Ye Wanqing said, pushing Mu Qianqian toward her brother. “Brother, please look after Qianqian for me while I check things out.”

Once Ye Wanqing left, only Mu Qianqian and Ye Xuanlin remained in the courtyard.

Feeling somewhat uneasy around a big man like Ye Xuanlin, Mu Qianqian said, “This white cane is yours, right?”

“Yes.”

Ye Xuanlin handed the cane back to her.

Mu Qianqian took hold of the familiar object, feeling a bit more reassured.

She asked worriedly, “Will it be alright if Wanqing goes alone? I’m afraid she might get into trouble with the Mu family.”

With Mu Chengyao being so big, she worried that Wanqing might be at a disadvantage if a confrontation occurred.

Ye Xuanlin’s lips curled into a gentle smile, “Don’t worry, Wanqing is a devil, few people can control her.”

Hearing this, Mu Qianqian finally felt a bit more at ease.

Hearing his words, Mu Qianqian finally felt reassured.

She waited quietly for Ye Wanqing to return.

She didn’t notice that Ye Xuanlin’s gaze was subtly fixed on her,  as if he was examining her.

…

Ye Wanqing returned, fuming with indignation.

“I thought they had a change of heart and couldn’t bear to leave you behind, so they came looking for you. But it turns out, they just wanted you to pay the bill! What kind of people are they?”

If it weren’t for Mu Qianqian, she would have loved to give those shameless mother and son a piece of her mind, maybe even slap them both!

After all, they had thick skin and could take it!

Mu Qianqian gave a wry smile. “I had already guessed.”

After what happened in the restaurant, she had no expectations left for her mother.

“Qianqian, don’t pay for them, otherwise you will be the one who gets taken advantage of.” Ye Wanqing said quickly.

Mu Qianqian’s expression grew somber. “I don’t want to go back and see them.”

“That’s more like it.” Ye Wanqing grinned mischievously. “I ordered a few extra dishes for them earlier. Since they love eating so much, let them eat to their heart’s content!”

They want to take advantage of her? No way!

If they want to benefit at her expense, then let their own wallets take a hit.

Mu Qianqian couldn’t help but smile slightly. “Wanqing, thank you.”

“We’re friends, so no need to be formal,” Ye Wanqing replied. “Come on, let my brother give you a ride home.”

Ye Xuanlin didn’t even have a chance to refuse he was already arranged by his sister.

In the end, Ye Xuanlin personally drove his sister and Mu Qianqian back.

The siblings first safely dropped Mu Qianqian off at the Mingyuan Residential Community before returning to the Yun Cheng Hotel.

…

After Mu Qianqian left, Mu Mother and Mu Chengyao were left staring at the hefty bill, utterly stunned.

Mu Mother’s voice suddenly rose in anger. “Why is it so expensive? The meal cost tens of thousands of yuan? Are you robbing us?”

“Madam, our menu is clearly priced. When you ordered, I also reminded you that the portions were excessive, but you insisted on ordering so much.”

Mu Mother’s face turned purple with rage, and she nearly ground her teeth in frustration.

She had ordered so much, thinking that Mu Qianqian would be the one to pay the bill!

As a result, this bitch sneaked away with her friends in order to escape debt!

“This damn girl dares to eat for free. What did the school teach her?” Mu’s mother scolded angrily, “Next time I see her, I will teach her a lesson. This bitch will itch if she is not beaten for three days!”

Mu Chengyao urged, “Mom, when can we leave? I have to go back to school in the afternoon.”

The waiter was also pressing, “Ma’am, when will you settle the bill?”

“Why are you rushing? We’re not trying to skip out on the payment,” Mu Mother shouted loudly.

With no money on hand, she had to call Mu Father. “Hello , Mu Qianqian has run off without paying, and it’s just Chengyao and me stuck here. Hurry up and come up with a solution, or come pay the bill yourself.”

“How much?” Mu Father asked.

Mu Mother trembled as she mentioned the astronomical amount.

Mu Father immediately jumped in anger, “Are you out of your mind? Spending so much on a single meal, are you a pig or something? Figure it out yourselves, don’t bother me!”

He slammed the phone down and refused to answer further calls.

In the end, Mu Mother and Mu Chengyao sneaked out without paying, only to be caught by the restaurant staff who had called the police.

Mu Father had to bring the money himself to bail them out.

Just after leaving the police station, Mu Father slapped Mu Mother across the face. “Spendthrift woman! How did I ever marry someone as foolish as you! I told you so many times to mend things with Mu Qianqian, to coax her into giving us money so we could buy a house and find a wife for Chenghui. And you, how could you mess up something so simple?!”

Mu Mother, slapped in public, was both angry and humiliated.

“How was I supposed to know that girl would be so difficult now? A few words and she gets all upset, does she think she’s some kind of royalty? Now that she’s hooked up with a wealthy man, her mother can’t even say anything to her!”

In the past, Mu Qianqian had been abused and insulted at home, and Mu Mother had long since been used to bullying her and looked down on her from the bottom of her heart.

How could she possibly reverse and try to please Mu Qianqian?

Mu Father, having to shell out so much money, was infuriated and felt like dying.

“Disgraceful! Get home and get back to work. You’ve blown tens of thousands on a single meal, so don’t expect to eat out again. Just drink the northwest wind every day!”