Upon seeing the newcomer, Mu Jing Shen's expression changed drastically, but the other party seemed unconcerned by Mu Jing Shen's reaction.
He swaggered up to Mu Jing Shen and, with a look of concern, asked, "Big brother, I heard that the projects you've been managing have all had their collaborations canceled recently. What's going on? Do you need my help?"
Mu Jing Shen glanced at Mu Jing Yan indifferently and replied, "No need."
Even if those companies no longer cooperated with him, Mu Jing Shen still had a backup plan. As soon as Mu Jing Shen mentioned leaving the yC Group, those people would surely regret it, especially since the yC Group's influence abroad had been significant in recent years.
"Big brother, you don't need to be polite with me. If there's anything you need help with, just tell me. If I can do it, I will definitely help you."
Facing Mu Jing Shen's refusal,
Mu Jing Yan thought he was being stubborn in front of him, which only made him feel more triumphant.
After all, without the Mu family, Mu Jing Shen was just an illegitimate son, nothing in the outside world. And he was now waiting for the Mu family to find out about the company's operations and, in a fit of rage, kick Mu Jing Shen out.
"I said no need. I will cooperate with the yC Group."
Mu Jing Shen stated indifferently.
Mu Jing Yan's expression changed drastically upon hearing this.
Although the yC Group had risen to prominence abroad, its president was rumored to be from Yan Cheng. Mu Jing Yan had tried his best but only managed to uncover this much information, knowing nothing else.
Not knowing how to contact the president of that group, Mu Jing Yan was now solely focused on driving Mu Jing Shen out of the family. However, the current situation seemed to have exceeded his expectations.
"Big brother, don't try to put on a brave face here. I heard that the people at yC Group have very peculiar tempers and won't cooperate with us. Don't try to fool the people at home by resorting to such methods just because the company is having problems."
Mu Jing Shen gave Mu Jing Yan a cold look and said nothing more.
Mu Jing Yan no longer pressed Mu Jing Shen. Since Mu Jing Shen insisted on being difficult, he wouldn't waste any more time here.
Mu Jing Yan turned and left.
However, Mu Jing Yan was unsure if Mu Jing Shen had truly contacted the yC Group. Regardless, he couldn't let Mu Jing Shen secure these projects. He had to find a way to clarify things with the people at yC Group.
How could an illegitimate son like Mu Jing Shen possibly be worthy of cooperating with such a large group?
Three days later, the Mu family held a family meeting. Mu Jing Shen was scolded by the family for the issues with his company projects.
Mu Jing Shen couldn't help but frown, unfazed by the Mu family's attitude. He just wanted to see their reactions when their expressions changed later; it would surely be very interesting.
Thinking of this, the corners of Mu Jing Shen's lips curved upwards, revealing a smug smile.
"Jing Shen, I heard that several projects you're managing have run into trouble recently. What's going on? If you really can't manage them, then don't. Let your brother manage them."
"That's right, Jing Shen. You've just returned to the Mu family and aren't very clear about many of the family's affairs. I think it would be best if you went to assist your brother and let him manage the company."
These people spoke one after another, completely disregarding Mu Jing Shen. In their eyes, Mu Jing Shen was just an illegitimate son, a dispensable existence.
Mu Jing Shen wasn't angered by their attitude. The corners of his lips curved upwards as he waited for their reactions later.
Suddenly, Mu Jing Shen's grandfather looked at him and asked, "I heard your fiancée was once Fu Yan Ting's ex-wife. Is this true or false?"
"Does that matter?" Mu Jing Shen didn't directly answer Elder Master Mu's question, retorting indifferently.
Mu Jing Shen didn't care about Yan Xi being Fu Yan Ting's ex-wife, nor did he understand Elder Master Mu's purpose in asking.
"Jing Shen, our Mu family's reputation has declined significantly in the past two years. If you can establish some connection with the Fu family, you can ask them to help our Mu family. After all, the Fu family is the wealthiest in Yan Cheng. As long as the Fu family can provide some financing, our Mu family won't have to worry about these projects."
Mu Jing Shen knew that Elder Master Mu's true intentions were hidden. Now, the fox's tail was finally showing.
Moreover, since Elder Master Mu could ask Mu Jing Shen this way, it meant he had already investigated thoroughly.
He knew about Yan Xi's past relationship with Fu Yan Ting.
He never asked questions without evidence. Mu Jing Shen raised an eyebrow at Elder Master Mu. This old man had calculated things quite well, but he might have forgotten that Mu Jing Shen was not interested in the Mu family's assets.
If Mu Jing Yan hadn't been so incompetent, Mu Jing Shen wouldn't have needed to return to inherit the family fortune.
Now that the company was in trouble, they were blaming everything on Mu Jing Shen.
They didn't realize that if it weren't for Mu Jing Shen, these projects would never have been finalized. Mu Jing Yan, fearing that Mu Jing Shen's status in the Mu family would surpass his own, had been behind these petty schemes.
Mu Jing Shen let out a cold laugh. Since they wanted to play, he would play along with the Mu family.
He didn't care about anything, feared nothing, and wouldn't mind even if the entire Mu family went down.
Mu Jing Yan knew that the fiancée Mu Jing Shen found was the daughter of a wealthy family, but he didn't know that she was also Fu Yan Ting's ex-wife.
It seemed he had to go meet that woman.
No matter what, everything in the Mu family could only belong to him, Mu Jing Yan.
If Yan Xi was uncooperative and refused to help him deal with Mu Jing Shen, then he wouldn't be polite.
In the hospital, Yan Xi spent her days lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, her days as boring as could be.
As for Mu Jing Shen, after Yan Xi's accident, he had visited her in the hospital only once and hadn't returned since.
Yan Xi knew that men cared about appearances.
Although Mu Jing Shen had said he didn't mind, his actions had already given Yan Xi the answer.
Yan Xi gave a bitter smile. If Fu Yan Ting were still alive, he would probably also find her current state unattractive if he saw her like this.
She didn't care. Even if Fu Yan Ting found her unattractive, Yan Xi still missed him dearly.
She suddenly sat up, hugged her knees, and rested her face on them, murmuring to herself, "Fu Yan Ting, I miss you. Do you miss me?"
Suddenly, there was a knock on the hospital room door. Yan Xi's heart leaped with joy. Could it be Fu Yan Ting?
Could it be that Fu Yan Ting was worried about her, knew she missed him, and therefore his soul had come to visit her?