Mated at First Sight
Chapter 814 - 544: This woman must have a hole in her head! (First update)

Chapter 814: Chapter 544: This woman must have a hole in her head! (First update)

Watching the room become empty in an instant, Mu Lin felt helpless but also relieved to have some quiet.

The crowd expressed their reluctance, but with the old man’s word, they wouldn’t dare not move to the next room.

Glancing indifferently at the face beside her that seemed to be enduring silently, Mu Lin turned to Zhang He, her voice cold and detached, "Take this." Most of the injuries people here sustained were superficial and not serious; however, even injured, they would still have to continue training in the afternoon, which made her medicine the most convenient.

Because it healed wounds quickly.

Actually, this was the main reason why the soldiers liked to come to Mu Lin for treatment.

Mu Lin felt somewhat fortunate because the herbs needed for the medicine were common, otherwise... she really wouldn’t be able to afford to waste them, nor would she be willing to.

All of a sudden, she realized that since becoming pregnant, she hadn’t touched the things related to her own profession for a long time.

After speaking, the small porcelain bottle in her hand flew over; Zhang He barely caught it, luckily a soldier in front of him swiftly lent a hand.

After catching it, he instinctively looked towards Grandpa, who promptly remarked, "Good reflexes." The soldier touched his head embarrassedly in response.

He was complimented, suddenly feeling as if his life was complete.

No, he had to strive even harder in the future!

One couldn’t deny the significant effect of recognition from one’s superiors.

Mu Lin chuckled softly.

At that moment, Song Qi had already brought out Mu Lin’s lunch and set it before her. Grandpa, seemingly wanting to take credit, said to Mu Lin, "Girl, look, today I had the kitchen specially make Angelica Black Chicken Soup for you. You’ve been so tired lately; you need to nourish yourself well." To nourish herself well, so his great-grandson and great-granddaughter could be born healthy and chubby.

"Thank you, Grandpa, and thank you, Uncle Song," Mu Lin said as she took the rice and chopsticks handed to her by Song Qi. Her smile warmed Grandpa’s heart to the point of tenderness.

He just felt that his daughter-in-law was so beautiful, his great-grandson and great-granddaughter would definitely be very pretty.

However, there was one point... Grandpa Jie didn’t seem quite satisfied with.

"What are you thanking me for?" Grandpa scolded quietly, his tone seemingly displeased; yet, the affection in his words made everyone else envious, and someone clenched their teeth.

Who would have thought that the famously stern and distinguished Grandpa Jie could have such a side to him?

Song Qi also nodded in agreement, his gaze towards Mu Lin full of deep affection.

They wanted everyone to see Mu Lin’s standing in the Jie household and their hearts.

This time, Grandpa didn’t leave after delivering the meal. Seeing Mu Lin eat with satisfaction, he felt content too; if he could, he would want to bring lunch to Mu Lin every day.

Unfortunately, that was impossible; frequent visits would negatively affect Mu Lin’s reputation. So, he could only come once in a while.

But, there was an issue that needed to be resolved; now that it had been witnessed, they had to deal with it properly. Otherwise, it would give the impression that the Jie family was easy to bully.

The crowd expressed that they would never dare to think so.

"What’s your name?" Song Qi fetched a chair from the side and sat Grandpa down next to Mu Lin, facing Min Qian sternly with a hint of severity in his eyes.

He hadn’t forgotten the remarks he overheard upon arriving; since when had his family’s daughter-in-law been subjected to such humiliation.

The old man was the first to refuse!

If not for his status, Grandpa Jie likely would have been less polite right then and there.

"Min Qian." It was a long while before Min Qian finally answered, knowing that Grandpa was ready to defend Mu Lin.

Min Qian hadn’t anticipated that someone of Grandpa’s stature would be so good to Mu Lin. It must be for the sake of the child she was carrying; otherwise, why would Grandpa Jie, a man of his standing, bring lunch to a woman like Mu Lin?

People always tend to search for all sorts of reasons for things they cannot accept, simply because they themselves cannot achieve them.

"Min Qian, is it?" Grandpa turned to her, "Tell me, why did you insult my daughter-in-law like that? I hope you have a convincing reason. Otherwise, we Jie family members are not ones to be bullied or slandered lightly."

"I... this..." Faced with Grandpa’s stern and piercing gaze, Min Qian was very nervous; she didn’t want to leave a bad impression on him.

Too bad, Grandpa’s eyes were sharp, and no one could hide their true nature from him.

In front of Grandpa, Min Qian was nothing at all.

"Why aren’t you speaking now? You were quite enthusiastic just a moment ago," Grandpa harrumphed coldly, tapping his cane on the floor in rhythm with his disdain, causing everyone around to shudder at the sound.

Because of what Min Qian had just said about Mu Lin.

Compared to Grandpa and everyone else, Mu Lin’s demeanor was considerably composed as he seriously ate his meal. Eating was paramount to him; Mu Lin felt that his appetite had recently improved.

Min Qian pursed her lips while gazing at Grandpa’s stern face and then her eyes subconsciously turned towards Mu Lin, who was calmly eating behind Grandpa. Her eyelids drooped, and there was an inexplicable chill in the depths of her eyes.

Why should she be the one subjected to questioning, losing face in front of everyone, while Mu Lin could sit there so indifferently, enjoying everyone’s envy?

This was unfair.

Tsk tsk tsk... such a tedious complaint; on the first day, someone had already said that in this world, true fairness was nonexistent.

If you want fairness, fine! Once you’ve worked hard enough to reach a level where nobody can treat you unfairly, then you’ll understand what fairness is.

"Are you trying to bully me using your power?" Suddenly, raising her head, Min Qian’s voice echoed in everyone’s ears, shocking them all.

Bullying by power!

Does this woman have a hole in her brain?

Upon hearing these words, Mu Lin lifted his gaze, his fine eyebrows slightly furrowing as he subconsciously looked towards Grandpa, only to see that Grandpa’s face showed no change but a slight surprise.

It seemed that Grandpa also did not expect that Min Qian, rather than apologizing, would say something like that. It was indeed disappointing.

Song Qi’s brows knit tightly as he looked coldly at Min Qian, astonished that she could say such words.

She had quite the nerve to slander someone so brazenly in front of so many people.

When Shen Yi heard about Ouyang Jun’s arrival at the military hospital, even before entering the door, he heard this audacious statement and his face immediately darkened fully.

Min Qian, who gave her the courage to say such things, and in front of so many people at that!

Shen Yi already regretted not transferring her after her previous dispute with Mu Lin. Considering her subsequent serious work and her pleading, he had kept her, only to end up causing such a big problem now. This woman just didn’t learn her lesson.

If such an incident were to spread, it would undoubtedly be a big hassle and look bad.

Of course, they never believed that Grandpa would do something like bullying by power.

What kind of person was Grandpa? Was his character something that a little child had the right to slander?

Especially Ouyang Jun. Grandpa was the person he respected the most, and he couldn’t believe someone under his command would dare speak like this.

It was his fault.

Thinking this, both men entered unapologetically, wearing serious expressions on their faces and walked up to Grandpa, wanting to say something, but Grandpa stopped them with a raised hand.

Seeing this, Grandpa reacted not with anger but with a chuckle, his expression curious as he looked at her, "Bullying by power, come on, you tell this old man, where exactly did I bully by power." He was genuinely curious. "You’d better give me a good explanation."

"I remember I haven’t said much. I merely asked you why you insulted my daughter-in-law," he continued, and the smile on Grandpa’s face gradually faded. "If my daughter-in-law is at fault, then I will have her apologize to you. But if you insulted my daughter-in-law out of the blue, even calling her names, I really have to question whether you are truly suitable to stay here."

"Such character does not deserve the title you bear."

Grandpa’s voice was not loud, somewhat deep, yet it carried an unspeakable pressure and seriousness.

Everyone could feel it—Grandpa... was truly angry.

Biting her lips tightly, Min Qian had already regretted blurting out that sentence, but regretfully in life, there is no antidote for regret. She didn’t even know why she had said such a thing when she clearly didn’t want to offend Grandpa.

But when Min Qian looked at Mu Lin again, seeing the seemingly amused look in her eyes, the anger surged uncontrollably in her heart.

What she hated the most was seeing Mu Lin’s irritating face.

If it weren’t for her acting pitiful with her white-lotus face in front of Grandpa, how could Grandpa possibly have married her.

Clenching her fists, Min Qian wished she could tear off Mu Lin’s pretentious face; unfortunately, she knew her place—she was no match for Mu Lin in combat.

She was inferior to her in combat, reputation, medical skill, in everything!

Mu Lin had stolen her Grandpa, and upon her arrival, even took away all her limelight, something Min Qian could not tolerate.

She wouldn’t allow it! Absolutely not!

And now, with Grandpa personally stepping forward to back Mu Lin, everyone here was on her side. How could Min Qian possibly hold back?

So, this is called self-awareness, and Min Qian obviously didn’t know the meaning of self-awareness.

Sighing softly, Mu Lin never liked to provoke others, but unfortunately, those who liked to provoke her were so numerous, leaving her helpless.