Mu Huai didn't dare to approach Mu Jing Chen. Thinking of the purpose of his visit, Mu Huai gathered his courage and stayed.
Hearing Mu Huai's words, Mu Jing Chen let out a cold, indifferent sneer.
This man was truly adept at putting on an act. The fact that he could find him here proved that his people had been secretly monitoring Liu Yuan all along.
Yet, now he acted all innocent, feigning politeness and engaging in pleasantries with Mu Jing Chen.
"Don't you know why she's in trouble?"
Mu Huai detected the sarcastic undertones in Mu Jing Chen's voice, but he didn't mind.
For Mu Huai, face was a trivial matter when it came to his plans.
He had originally intended to exchange a few pleasantries with Mu Jing Chen, but since Mu Jing Chen was unwilling to talk, he decided to get straight to the point.
Mu Huai produced a document and placed it before Mu Jing Chen.
Mu Jing Chen raised an eyebrow, looking at Mu Huai without a word.
Mu Huai cleared his throat and said, "There are two documents here. The first is for you to sign, relinquishing your inheritance rights to the Mu family and transferring all family assets to your brother."
A smile touched Mu Jing Chen's lips upon hearing Mu Huai's words, but it didn't reach his eyes.
No matter how hard he tried, he would never be recognized. Since that was the case, Mu Jing Chen had nothing more to say.
As for the Mu family's meager assets, whoever wanted them could have them; Mu Jing Chen didn't care.
Although the Mu Corporation was a large enterprise, it still couldn't compare to his YC Group.
Mu Jing Chen was prepared to welcome the Mu family's tearful pleas for forgiveness.
Seeing Mu Jing Chen sign without even batting an eye, Mu Huai couldn't help but suspect that something had gone wrong.
He found himself increasingly unable to understand Mu Jing Chen's thoughts.
This feeling was unsettling. He preferred to be in a position where he could control Mu Jing Chen, not be led around by him as he was now.
Yan Xi, seeing that Mu Jing Chen had been out for so long without returning, worried that his relationship with his mother had worsened again.
If that were the case, Yan Xi would be the culprit.
Yan Xi didn't want her presence to negatively impact Mu Jing Chen's relationship with his family.
Upon seeing the caller ID, Mu Jing Chen's gaze softened unconsciously. He pressed the answer button and asked, "Xi Xi, why are you calling me?"
Yan Xi had initially only been worried about Mu Jing Chen's strained relationship with his mother, but hearing Mu Jing Chen's question now, she suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
Yan Xi awkwardly explained, "I saw you'd been out for a while and weren't back, so I was a little worried. Since you're fine, that's good. I'll hang up now."
Yan Xi's voice brought a flicker of warmth to Mu Jing Chen's already chilled heart.
However, Mu Huai was still here, and Liu Yuan was lying in the emergency room, her life hanging in the balance.
Mu Jing Chen was genuinely in no mood to chat with Yan Xi. He made a perfunctory few remarks and hung up.
Although Mu Jing Chen's call with Yan Xi lasted less than five minutes, Mu Huai could clearly see the depth of Mu Jing Chen's affection for her.
Mu Huai's eyebrows rose slightly, and a scheme began to brew in his mind.
After hanging up, Mu Jing Chen took out the second document and began to read it. Upon finishing, he frowned and shot Mu Huai a cold glance. Mu Huai's calculations were too wishful.
However, if he wanted to take down the Yao family, it would depend on his own capabilities.
Seeing Mu Jing Chen's silence, Mu Huai stepped forward and explained, "Jing Chen, I know how much you care about Miss Yan. But your mother is in the emergency room right now, and only I can save her. If you refuse to sign with me, your mother will be permanently separated from you. I'm sure that's not a scene you wish to see."
"Are you threatening me?"
Mu Jing Chen looked up, his gaze locking coldly onto Mu Huai's.
Mu Huai smiled and explained, "Jing Chen, I am your father. How could I possibly threaten you? Don't think so ill of everyone. I am merely discussing this with you."
Mu Jing Chen clenched his fists tightly.
Just as he was about to refuse, a nurse pushed open the emergency room door and addressed Mu Jing Chen, "Your mother has lost too much blood, and her blood type is rare. We don't have this blood type in our current stock. We need to transfer it from other hospital blood banks immediately, but it still requires your signature."
After speaking, the nurse handed a critical condition notice to Mu Jing Chen, awaiting his signature.
Mu Jing Chen didn't know how he managed to write his name. After he finished signing, he looked up and met Mu Huai's gaze.
Although Mu Huai said nothing, his meaning was clear, as if to say, I told you so. Only I can save Liu Yuan. If you refuse to sign, Liu Yuan will surely die.
Mu Jing Chen didn't want to see his smug expression, but he was helpless against him. After a brief deliberation, Mu Jing Chen walked up to Mu Huai, held up the second agreement, and said indifferently, "I cannot agree immediately. I need to go back and think about it."
"Alright, I'll give you half a day to consider."
Mu Huai seemed to have anticipated this. As soon as Mu Jing Chen finished speaking, he interjected, "Jing Chen, you also know your mother's current condition. Even if we can wait, she cannot."
With those words, he effectively shut down everything Mu Jing Chen had intended to say.
Mu Jing Chen knew Mu Huai was doing this deliberately, but he was powerless against him and had no choice but to compromise.
Mu Jing Chen turned and left.
Mu Huai stared at Mu Jing Chen's retreating back, lost in thought for a moment before breaking into a playful smile.
As Mu Jing Chen's biological father, he certainly knew Mu Jing Chen's inherent stubbornness.
Mu Huai mused that it was time to go and meet that Miss Yan.
When Mu Jing Chen returned to the hotel and saw Yan Xi, he suddenly embraced her.
Yan Xi didn't know what had happened to Mu Jing Chen, but judging by his expression, she guessed he must have argued with his mother.
Yan Xi gently comforted him, "Jing Chen, it's okay. I'll always be by your side."
"Xi Xi, can you promise me you'll stay with me until the end? Even if Fu Yan Ting comes back for you, you won't leave me?"
Yan Xi was surprised that Mu Jing Chen had brought up Fu Yan Ting's name again out of the blue.
Her body stiffened for a moment.
Despite the brief pause, Mu Jing Chen still sensed it.
Mu Jing Chen tightened his embrace around Yan Xi, as if he wanted to crush her and absorb her into himself.
"Jing Chen, you're hurting me," Yan Xi said, sensing something was wrong with Mu Jing Chen.
"Xi Xi, promise me we'll be family forever. We won't be separated in this lifetime, okay?"