Chapter 1593

“Anything else?” Mu Xiaojiu suddenly said flatly, clearly showing he had lost his patience and didn’t want Ning Anran lingering there to cause trouble.

“I…” In a moment of panic, Ning Anran started speaking randomly.

“Baili Xia and the old man are related by blood as grandfather and granddaughter. Has Mr. Xiaojiu considered that if Xiaxia knows the truth, she might do something unfavorable to you?”

Mu Xiaojiu’s face remained cold, without saying a word.

She continued, “Do you think you should do something about Baili Xia to prevent…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Mu Xiaojiu’s gaze suddenly landed on her, piercingly cold.

Ning Anran felt as if she had been stripped and thrown into a frozen wilderness.

That coldness was so intense she couldn’t speak at all.

“I told you not to meddle. Just do your own job. If you keep speaking nonsense, I’ll teach you how to behave.”

Mu Xiaojiu’s voice sounded truly furious.

Baili Xia was his bottom line, and in front of him, any mention of harm against her was forbidden.

“See her out,” Mu Xiaojiu said flatly again.

Having heard enough, he had no intention of listening to another word of Ning Anran’s nonsense.

“Yes, Mr.

Xiaojiu,” Ye Hua walked to Ning Anran’s side, extending a hand, “Please, Miss Ning.”

Ning Anran stood up helplessly; since Mr.

Xiaojiu was already angry, she dared not say anything more.

She bowed to Mu Xiaojiu and followed Ye Hua out of the hall.

She was just looking out for him, yet, mentioning Baili Xia in his presence was like a taboo, utterly unspeakable.

She wondered when she would occupy such an important place in Mr.

Xiaojiu’s heart.

One day, she would.

He would trust her, love her, and protect her.

Even if he still had Baili Xia in his heart, she didn’t mind.

She didn’t mind at all…

…

Outside the gates of Sihai Residence, Baili Xia was slowly walking step by step.

The three-day time limit was almost up, and tonight was the last deadline Uncle promised not to disclose Zimo’s matters.

After tonight, if Uncle spoke, she couldn’t blame him.

But she truly didn’t know how Zimo would handle people’s taunts or gossip.

Having a child before marriage, the rumors would be rampant.

She didn’t know Mu Lingchuan’s stance either; recently, he was very busy, without any chance to seek his opinion.

Probably preoccupied with matters of the Mu Group.

Originally, she didn’t want to disturb Uncle at this time…

Her heart was always torn on how to ask Uncle to agree to postpone it a few more days.

But recalling what he had done to her that night, fear crept into her heart.

That night, Uncle used Zimo’s issue to coerce her, tormenting her all night.

The next day, she could barely walk, almost stumbling when she got out of bed.

Sometimes Uncle…

was truly terrifying, scarier than a Devil.

Remembering such things made her not only blush but also fearful inside.

Baili Xia was conflicted, genuinely afraid Uncle would again use this as a bargaining chip.

But, she had to say it tonight; otherwise, what would happen to Zimo tomorrow would be unknown.

After debating for a long time at the door, she finally made up her mind.

Taking a few deep breaths to boost her courage, she stepped into the courtyard.

Just as she entered the courtyard, she looked up and unexpectedly saw two familiar figures walking out of the hall entrance.

It was Ye Hua and Ning Anran; what was Ning Anran doing at Sihai Residence at this time?