Chapter 714: Keep Watching Until the End_1

Seeing that even the oldest brother was scolded by Uncle in this way, Baili Xia hurriedly diverted her gaze, striving to concentrate on her book.

Even if she really couldn’t focus, she had to at least pretend.

Uncle’s aura was truly terrifying; even the oldest brother, who is so steady and capable, had to submit to him.

Of course, seniority played a part, that was one reason.

However, the eldest and second brothers showed no such respect towards their own father or even grandfather.

Uncle was only three years older than the eldest brother.

How did he manage to earn such deep respect and obedience from all his brothers?

Mu Xiaojiu held a wine glass in her hand, but she didn’t immediately drink the red wine.

She just looked at Mu Lingchuan, her eyes somewhat complicated.

If she didn’t speak, Mu Lingchuan didn’t know what to say.

It was expected that Uncle would blame him for Baili Xia’s incident, but he hadn’t expected the rebuke to come this quickly.

For a long while no one spoke, the temperature in the room dropped and the pressure grew stronger.

Apart from Mu Xiaojiu who was leisurely enjoying her wine, both Mu Lingchuan and Baili Xia were breaking out in a cold sweat.

Uncle could have this effect, even if he just quietly sat there without saying a word.

He could still make you feel tremendous pressure, to the point where you are suffocated by his aura.

In the end, it was Baili Xia who closed her book.

She turned back to look at Mu Xiaojiu, her voice so soft that she could hardly hear herself.

“It was me… I asked my brother for a chance. He had nothing to do with it, he really didn’t know.”

Mu Lingchuan gave her a look, surprised that this little girl dared to speak up for him in front of Uncle.

However, as a grown man, he didn’t need a little girl to take the blame for him.

He looked at Mu Xiaojiu and said earnestly, “If this girl returns to Feixue in the future, I will keep her by my side and instruct her personally. I won’t delegate this task to others again.”

Grandfather had always said that the Mu family’s younger generation needed to practice and immerse themselves into the world of business early on.

If that’s the case, then he might as well teach her himself.

Mu Xiaojiu seemed somewhat satisfied with this.

She put down her glass, and spoke casually.

“You can work part-time, but no more foolishness.”

“Okay, I understand, Uncle. I’ll be careful.” promptly replied Mu Lingchuan.

Mu Xiaojiu nodded.

With that nod, both Mu Lingchuan and Baili Xia finally heaved a sigh of relief.

A nod signified agreement and this issue was now a thing of the past.

“Uncle, I…” Mu Lingchuan wanted to excuse himself, but after casually glancing at Baili Xia’s back, he couldn’t help saying,

“I’m taking this girl back to rest.

It’s getting late.

There’s no rush to study.”

“If she doesn’t take her studies seriously, let her continue reading until she’s finished.”

Mu Xiaojiu stood up, walked over and fetched her notebook, and opened it.

It was clear that she was going to work here tonight, accompany the girl with her studies, and wait until she finished.

As for what completion entailed, if she didn’t say anything then no one would know.

All Mu Lingchuan could do was silently feel sorry for Baili Xia.

But there was no way he was going to stay with them.

The atmosphere in the room was too oppressive; it was better for him to leave.

As for Baili Xia, she had to fend for herself.

After saying goodbye to Mu Xiaojiu, he briskly exited the room.

Only after the door was closed and there was no noise from outside, did Baili Xia finally frown and look back at Mu Xiaojiu.

Before she could say anything, Mu Xiaojiu’s cold voice commanded, “Read.”