Assistant to My Contracted Husband
Chapter 998: Relying on My Role as the Young Lady of Qin Family, 2 More Updates (2)

Chapter 998: Chapter 998: Relying on My Role as the Young Lady of Qin Family, 2 More Updates (2)

"Alright."

Mu Wan forced a faint smile and walked uneasily towards the dining table.

All along, although Mu Qingqiu had always respected her opinions and considered them in everything,

Mu Wan would report everything, big or small, to Mu Qingqiu in advance. But marrying Qin Mu... was different.

This time, she had acted first and informed later.

Mu Wan’s palms began to sweat nervously. She glanced at the woman sitting across from her, who, despite being over forty, still had delicate features, and murmured softly.

"Mom... I have something very important to tell you..."

"Drink some soup first... What’s so important? Talk while you eat."

"Okay."

Mu Wan pressed her lips together, trying to say something, but no words came out.

The quiet light spilled gently over the mother and daughter, creating a warm atmosphere.

Mu Wan tugged at the corner of her lips...

"It’s like this... this morning, I... I..."

Mu Wan was about to say more when the door was suddenly pounded on, rudely and aggressively. Mu Wan’s beautiful eyes widened, then she turned to Mu Qingqiu and murmured, "Mom... it’s so late, who could it be?"

"Xiaowan, go back to your room and rest first. Once Mom has handled this, you can come out to eat."

Mu Wan: "..."

Seeing Mu Qingqiu lower her gaze, Mu Wan immediately understood—it was most likely Wang Xue and Wu Jingjing.

Over the years... that mother and daughter would come to cause trouble every few days, making a huge spectacle as if that weren’t enough. If they didn’t get their way, they would even enjoy breaking things.

The good items in the house were all smashed.

Initially, Mu Wan had hoped to stay home instead of at school so she could take better care of Mu Qingqiu, but Mu Qingqiu gently refused... Mu Qingqiu blamed herself for foolishly believing the lie of a married man, thinking he was single... believing they could love freely.

Little did she know... she had been living in a lie the entire time...

Now... the trouble knocking at the door was essentially the result of her own past mistakes, her blindness back then.

The chaotic life—she didn’t want to drag Mu Wan into it.

"Mom, I’m not going back to my room. I want to stay with you..."

Mu Qingqiu looked at Mu Wan’s determined expression, pressed her lips together, and her face revealed a complex mix of emotions. The previously warm dinner had been ruined by the arrival of that mother and daughter. Mu Qingqiu put down her chopsticks and nodded.

"Alright, I’ll go open the door... Remember to stay behind Mom. Mom will protect you, okay?"

Mu Qingqiu, true to her name... was not someone who enjoyed the hustle and bustle. She had a mild temperament.

But... she was tough...

Mu Wan met Mu Qingqiu’s serious gaze and nodded.

"Okay."

...

The banging at the door continued relentlessly, like the pounding of a relentless demon. Sharp sounds of high heels kicking the door were audible. Over the years, Mu Qingqiu had grown used to it.

Slowly, Mu Qingqiu opened the door, only to see Wang Xue barging in with utter audacity. She was wrapped in a mink-fur coat, exuding elegance and grandeur to the extreme.

Her luxurious outfit screamed extravagance, worth a fortune.

Yet, the thick layer of makeup on her face lent her a touch of vulgarity.

Wang Xue and Wu Jingjing were truly cut from the same cloth...

Wu Jingjing’s attire was even more extravagant than Wang Xue’s, if that were possible.

In contrast, Mu Qingqiu and Mu Wan were strikingly graceful... simple and unassuming, as clean and fresh as daisies.

"Hah... Mu Qingqiu, you’re really something, aren’t you? Always acting all quiet and reserved... but who would’ve thought you’d have everything schemed out behind the scenes... huh."