Chapter 167 - Scolding


    “Wake up, you troublesome child,” Mu Renying approached Mu Sifa and delivered a sharp p.


    In the past, Mu Sifa would have surely argued with Mu Renying, but now, his face remained devoid of emotion, and his eyes were as lifeless as ever.


    Hee Meier, who had been silently observing, grew increasingly anxious. “Must you resort to physical violence with your son, sir? If you have something to say, speak your mind!” Ye Zichen quickly shielded Mu Sifa.


    “Hah! You think you have something to say here? Do you even recognize this as your son?” Mu Renying was on the brink of exasperation with Mu Sifa.


    From the very beginning, it was Shang Xiaojie whom he had chosen for Mu Sifa to marry. Therefore, Mu Renying felt partially responsible for this situation. Furthermore, he med himself for failing to properly guide his son, leading to Mu Sifa harming Shang Xiaojie.


    “Before you inquire, shouldn''t you question why he suddenly resorted to violence against his own son!? Isn''t that your biological child?” Hee Meier was pained beyond words.


    She turned to Mu Sifa, intending to help him wipe away the blood from the corner of his mouth, but Mu Sifa didn''t respond. Instead, he wordlessly ascended the stairs.


    “Son!” Hee Meier immediately followed suit.


    Yet, no one could have anticipated that Mu Sifa would suddenly erupt, dering, “Don''t follow me.”


    After this outburst, hisbored breathing revealed his inner turmoil, and he clenched his fists tightly. The tension in his back conveyed the depth of his difort.


    “Mother just wants to ensure you''re not injured.” Hee Meier, rebuffed by his shout, felt a sharp pain in her chest.


    “It''s none of your concern.”


    With that, he coldly retreated upstairs, his tone devoid of any warmth.


    Watching Mu Sifa''s figure disappear at the top of the stairs, Hee Meier felt her eyes well up with tears. It was the first time Mu Sifa had been angry with her, and the first time he had spoken to her in such a cold manner.


    “Don''t me yourself; it was my decision to marry Shang Xiaojie to our son. Can you see how much our son has suffered? Is he still the same person?”


    Hee Meier struck Mu Renying''s chest and wept, cing the me on him for what had urred.


    Mu Renying furrowed his brow and sighed. He didn''t feel remorse, but dwelling on it now seemed pointless.


    “Mom, how could you say that? What happened to Xiaojie? Third brother cares about him a lot! Moreover, it''s likely Third Brother''s fault for what urred today. Otherwise, would Xiaojie have run out of the house in tears?”


    Mu Xiaoxiao had always been protective of Shang Xiaojie. Even if her mother used Shang Xiaojie of wrongdoing, she couldn''t bear it.


    “What''s so great about him? Is he even a man? Both of you treat Shang Xiaojie like a treasure. Look at the harm he''s caused to my son.”


    When it came to Mu Sifa, Hee Meier lost herposure. She consistently med Shang Xiaojie, despite having watched coldly from the sidelines all along. She was the least qualified to criticize Shang Xiaojie.


    “It''s just unreasonable. It''s clearly Third Brother''s fault, yet you''re still defending him. I don''t want to argue with you, so don''t speak to me.”


    Mu Xiaoxiao stormed upstairs in anger, unwilling to see Hee Meier. She knew that Hee Meier had always been against Shang Xiaojie, even if she didn''t express it openly.


    “Master, did you see that? Even Xiaoxiao talks to me like this. What makes you think you can corrupt my children?”


    Mu Renying couldn''t believe that Hee Meier, usually well-informed andposed, would say such things upon hearing about Shang Xiaojie.


    “Do you even realize what you''re saying?” The volume escted instantly.


    “Why wouldn''t I know? If it weren''t for him, Shang Xiaojie, would my children be in this state? It''s all Shang Xiaojie''s fault; he''s the one who''s been causing trouble for other families.” He berated Shang Xiaojie while shedding tears, his demeanorpletely altered.


    “You are an elder; how can you utter such words? Reflect upon your own actions.” She brushed off Hee Meier and left in a fit of anger.


    Hee Meier was stunned, tears streaming from her eyes. Mu Renying had never angered her like this before, all because of Shang Xiaojie.


    “Shang Xiaojie, remember this.” He clenched his fists tightly and ground his teeth fiercely.