Don’t be a licking dog when you are reborn.

Chapter 259 Meeting in the Midsummer, Parting in the Deep Winter (2 in 1)

There was no sound last night.

Mu Wanqiu failed to catch the moon after all, but the situation was not too bad.

Because in the morning, the sun rises and there is still light.

When the first ray of sunlight came in, Mu Wanqiu looked at the letter again.

Calmly and quietly put it away.

Life is not as beautiful as in domestic movies. Warriors always defeat the devil, JC always catches the bad guys, and the tortuous love must have a happy ending.

She seems to have had some luck these days.

"Maybe it's because when everyone is favored, they don't know how to appreciate it..."

Although he had not slept all night, Mu Wanqiu had no intention of taking a rest.

She still has something to do, that is her mother's last wish and expectation, and it is also her best chance.

Her mother had prepared everything for her, so naturally she couldn't stop here.

With letters, USB flash drives, and information, Mu Wanqiu returned to the Mu family's old home.

When she handed over all the dirty information about her uncle's family, bank records, and records of all kinds of crazy activities to Mukui, Mukui, the most important person in the entire Mu family, showed a trace of hesitation.

"Lan Qiu, your mother has just left and your uncle has also come in. The house is in chaos. Is there anything we can't talk about slowly?

Your grandma is already so old. If you reveal these things now and get angry later, will this family still feel like a family? "

Looking at Mu Kui who looked embarrassed, Mu Wanqiu suddenly understood.

I understand why my mother and father have always seemed so close to each other but often separated each other, because their personalities and thoughts are completely different, and they are not even on the same channel at all.

Do they love each other? In fact, after having children, they must have fallen in love.

From the moment my mother left at the end, I could see her attachment to my father, but as Ji Feng said yesterday, love cannot overcome all difficulties, only the right talent can overcome all difficulties.

Father and mother love each other, but are not suitable.

"Dad, do you know why you and mom always quarrel?"

"Uh? What did you say?"

"You hate your mother's strength and fierceness, but you don't know that she was once a gentle and quiet girl with a big heart.

Mom hates your mediocrity, but she doesn’t understand that you were once a high-spirited young man.

Only when they are on the same frequency can they resonate, but father and mother will never be on the same frequency.

Therefore, your result can only be this.

Our hearts have never been together, so people can't stand together. "

Mu Wanqiu could predict that if his father knew that his mother had made so many preparations, strategies, and infiltrations to subvert the Mu family, he would definitely stop it with all his strength.

As it is now.

Even though Mu Jiang went in and his mother died, his father, Mu Kui, still maintained his previous gentle thoughts.

He would not realize how many opportunities would be wasted by doing so, and how many years of his mother's preparation would be wasted. Even for Mu Kui, this kind of thing is not an opportunity.

His character is too soft and he is really not suitable to lead a family.

From this point of view, uncle Mu Jiang is stronger than Mu Kui.

As for the entire second generation of the Mu family, just as Shen Ling said, no one has outstanding enough ability to support a family.

Therefore, the decline of the family is basically inevitable.

Mukui felt a little sad when his daughter mentioned the painful point:
"I know that your mother and I always have different ideas, but there is one thing that our ideas are the same, and that is that we hope you grow up healthy and happy.

Late autumn, these things are not suitable for you, please leave them alone..."

Seeing that Mu Kui still wanted to put away those materials, Mu Wanqiu finally smiled.

"Dad, those are the things mom prepared."

"Wan Qiu, why don't you understand? Some things are not as simple as you think."

"This matter will indeed not end so easily, Dad."

Having said this, Mu Wanqiu held on to her backpack, suddenly took out a few more documents, and threw them casually on the coffee table.

Each portion has a USB flash drive attached to it, and the ingredients for each portion are exactly the same.

Mu Kui was stunned when he saw Mu Wanqiu throw out so much information.

"Mu Wanqiu, do you know what you are doing?"

"Of course I know, Dad, I was forced to go on a blind date, I was ready to marry anyone, I was willing to sacrifice for the family, but why?

My mother taught me that when something happens, always ask why...

Why should I compromise, why should I sacrifice my life, why should I marry someone I don’t know, isn’t it just for money? "

"..." Mu Kui was silent and did not answer the question.

It has become a habit for big families to compromise on marriage, and Mu Kui himself is the best example, so he has always been supportive of Mu Wanqiu's marriage.

In his opinion, there is nothing wrong with joining forces and it is the right choice.

But Shen Ling is different. Because she has been nurtured and favored by the Mu family, she has always done her best for the Mu family.

Marry Mukui according to the family's requirements, and do what you should always do.

But after giving birth to Mu Wanqiu, Shen Ling realized some things. From the beginning to the end, she did not want to sacrifice her daughter's happiness.

She had prepared everything for Mu Wanqiu to break free from the prison, but she had no time to execute it.

Shen Ling taught her to resist with her own life, so Mu Wanqiu at this moment would naturally not compromise again.

She won't compromise with anyone, even if that person is her father.

"After all, dad still can't read mom's mind, nor mine. After going through so many things, no matter how stupid or stupid I am, I should grow up a little."

Mu Wanqiu was not angry at Mu Kui either.

If nothing else, as a father, Mu Kui was actually very good to her, and he was extremely doting on her when she was a child.

But this is not a reason for Mu Wanqiu to compromise, not now and never in the future.

"Wan Qiu, what are you going to do?"

"The Mu family is in trouble."

Mu Wanqiu's voice was calm, but Mu Kui saw a hint of Shen Ling in her body.

"Late Qiu, my family really can't stand the trouble now..."

"There's no need to bother, dad. In fact, some things are not as complicated as you think. Just don't stop me when I want to do something."

Mu Wanqiu knows better than anyone what is the obstacle to becoming the head of the Mu family.

Mu Qingshan, Mu Xiaoyue, these contemporaries are incompetent.

The eldest aunt Liu Yan is nothing but a fierce woman with a soft heart.

My sister-in-law Mu Ting has already married away and is currently living abroad and has not returned yet.

The grandparents are already old and have been separated from the family for many years. They have long lost the ability to control the Mu family.

Therefore, the real obstacle to the head of the Mu family was her biological father.

Mu Kui!

"Late Qiu you?"

"Dad, you are such a nice person. You are very nice to your friends and family. Ji Feng has praised you before. But if you are too nice, you will be easily bullied. I don't want to be like you, understand..."

"Are you really going to do this?"

"Dad, don't stop me. You can't stop me."

Under Mu Kui's astonished gaze, Mu Wanqiu casually picked up a few documents, walked out of Mu Kui's room, and went into the study where the Mu family discussed matters.

"Mu Wanqiu, you still have the nerve to come back?"

As soon as she entered the room, Mu Xiaoyue questioned her, but Mu Wanqiu just glanced at her casually and threw a piece of information at her chest.

"Mu Xiaoyue, you'd better look carefully before you talk to me. Don't be so stupid."

Seeing Mu Wanqiu speaking so impolitely, Mu Xiaoyue was stunned for a moment. When she wanted to refute, she suddenly remembered the moment when Mu Wanqiu attacked her yesterday.

That feeling forced her to stop and look through the information in her hand.

But after she turned a few pages, she suddenly closed it. Her expression and face became extremely stiff, and the way she stared at Mu Wanqiu also became very strange.

"Mu Wanqiu, are you threatening me?"

"Threat? You? You think too much, Mu Xiaoyue. I just want you to shut up. After all, you are the one who talks the most nonsense in the entire Mu family."

Mu Xiaoyue's face froze for a moment, but contrary to everyone's expectations, she did not refute Mu Wanqiu.

Instead, he held the document in his hand, silently took a few steps back, and stood by the wall.

Aunt Liu Yan looked at her daughter with some surprise. As a mother, she knew her daughter's usual character better than anyone else.

If we were to say who in this family dislikes Mu Wanqiu the most, it would definitely be Mu Xiaoyue.

Mu Wanqiu's words made Mu Xiaoyue scared. This was what Liu Yan didn't understand.

"Xiaoyue, what's wrong with you? Tell mom if you have anything to say. Why are you like this? What are you afraid of?"

"No, it's nothing, Mom, just leave me alone."

Seeing that her mother was going to stand up for her, Mu Xiaoyue was not happy at all. Instead, she timidly stepped aside, lowered her head, and looked like she was completely unwilling to get involved.

Liu Yan frowned even more when she saw this. She turned to Mu Wanqiu:

"Mu Wanqiu, what do you mean? Something happened at home, why are you, a junior, showing off here?"

Show off your power?
In this family, isn't the most arrogant person my aunt who calls herself the mistress of the Mu family?
Mu Wanqiu lifted her slightly heavy eyelids.

She was really sleepy, but she also knew that she couldn't stop now, and she couldn't even show a trace of cowardice or fatigue.

So, when she walked to Liu Yan's side, her half-closed eyes gave people a feeling of being unfathomable.

"Aunt, isn't it good for us to just play by ourselves? Grandpa and grandma are still here.
You don't want people to know that you have two mistresses outside, right?"

Liu Yan's pupils contracted instantly, and her first reaction was to curse.

But Mu Wanqiu just casually handed over a USB drive and an envelope.

When Liu Yan opened the envelope and saw the first photo inside, she realized that there was no need to continue talking about this matter.

"You have all these things. Fine, fine, tell me what you want. Or just give me a number!"

Originally, after Mu Jiang was imprisoned and Shen Ling died of illness, Liu Yan had already vaguely felt that she had the qualifications to be the head of the Mu family. But if this matter were to get out, Grandpa Mu would definitely not tolerate it.

"Aunt, you're overthinking. I just want you to shut up. You can't give me what I want, and you have no right to give me that."

Liu Yan's pupils shrank slightly. Her identity was the same as Shen Ling's. Both of them were orphans raised by the Mu family since childhood.

It’s just that the personalities are different, and the final results are also different.

Money, power, and status gradually corrupted Liu Yan, but as an excellent family-born child, Liu Yan was never stupid.

So, when Mu Wanqiu said this, she already knew what Mu Wanqiu wanted.

"Mu Wanqiu, ah Mu Wanqiu, I didn't expect you to hide it so deeply. No, I should say it was Shen Ling who hid it, right?"

"Aunt, it's not important."

Liu Yan took a deep breath. After arguing and refuting with Mu Wanqiu, she finally chose to compromise.

There was no way out. Under the current circumstances, she had to compromise.

Mu Jiang has already gone in, but before he went in, he also integrated most of the assets of the Mu family's eldest branch.

People are selfish. She and Mu Jiang have been playing their own games for many years. Now that Mu Jiang is in jail, it's just right for Liu Yan.

They are even free from the constraints they once had.

Under unfavorable circumstances, leaving and obtaining the property that Mu Jiang had integrated was the best option for the three of them.

If Mu Wanqiu wants this mess of the Mu family, then give it to her.

Liu Yan stared at Mu Wanqiu for a moment and had made up her mind.

The family is broken, where is the family affection now?
It's all transactions.

Since it is a transaction, everything can be discussed:

"Mu Wanqiu, the Mu family is not so popular now, you should know this, right?"

"What does Auntie want to say?"

"You take yours, I take mine, but I won't take out the things from the Mu family's eldest house."

Mu Wanqiu pursed her lips, an expression that looked a bit like contempt and a bit like disdain.

Big room?

Mu Wanqiu also knew that the first wife did have some assets, but so what?

She knows the value of her assets.

The Mu family’s decline was of no importance to her. She no longer needed the Mu family’s money.

What Shen Ling asked her to fight for was freedom.

What is freedom?
Freedom is to do one's own thing in the name of oneself.

The Mu family she needed was the Mu family that became her, Mu Wanqiu's, rather than her, Mu Wanqiu, being called a member of the Mu family.

That's the difference.

It sounds simple, but it is extremely difficult for aristocratic families with many rules.

"Deal, Auntie!"

Nodding to Liu Yan, Mu Wanqiu continued to walk forward with a smile. The person in front of him was Mu Jiang's son, the eldest brother Mu Qingshan.

Compared to Mu Xiaoyue and Liu Yan, Mu Qingshan, the eldest brother, is barely considered good.

Although in the eyes of his mother Shen Ling, Mu Qingshan is also a person with a big mouth and little ability, but at least he is a decent person.

But unfortunately, everyone who stands in her way needs to be eliminated.

"Brother, I heard that your company has been losing money again recently?"

"Uh, what do you mean?"

"The Mu family's eldest branch is going to be divided up, and your mother has taken away a lot of assets. If you want to come back to get the money, you should go directly to your mother instead of looking for grandpa.

The Mu family is now in ruins. If you still want to make some moves, then your opponent will become me!" Mu Wanqiu's open statement startled Mu Qingshan.

My cousin has always been soft and gentle before. When did she become so strong?

"Late Autumn, you?"

"Brother, do you want the position of the head of the Mu family? If you want, you can just say it directly. We will bear the debt together and compete fairly."

Mu Qingshan's breathing stagnated. He was not like Mu Wanqiu, who held shares in multiple future projects at his fingertips.

His own company is now having difficulty paying off its loans.

And also share the debts of Mu family?

Stop joking, there are more people out there who want the Mu family to die than just them.

Although he had a desire for the position and title of the head of the Mu family since childhood, he still had to face reality.

Mu Qingshan turned his head to look at his mother, and Liu Yan quickly shook her head at him.

To everyone, the Mu family is not a hot potato at the moment, because a hot potato can still be eaten when it cools down.

But now the Mu family is just a piece of shit in the eyes of many people.

After being sternly warned by his mother, Mu Qingshan also knew that it would be impossible for him to compete for the position of head of the family without the overall support of the first house.

But as the head of the family, Mu Wanqiu naturally has to take responsibility for the image of the Mu family.

Now that the hole is so big, what is she thinking?
"Wanqiu, are you serious?"

"Brother, do you think I'm kidding?"

"Of course not, Wanqiu, since you are determined to become the head of the family, then I...will not compete with you."

"Thank you for your help, big brother."

After hearing Mu Qingshan's announcement of giving up, a smile finally appeared on Mu Wanqiu's face.

She passed many people.

Father, Mu Xiaoyue, Liu Yan, and Mu Qingshan.

It was just a few people, but it took Shen Ling twenty years, almost all of her life's energy.

Is all this worth it?
Now, she finally walked to her grandfather's study. Mu Wanqiu wanted to say, if it was her mother's choice, then it must be worth it!
Push open the door of the study.

Old Master Mu, Mu Huaishun, was sitting on his armchair with some Kung Fu tea sets at his side.

His hair was completely white, and he was writing calligraphy with a brush in his hand with a focused expression. He did not stop when the door opened.

The old man is still in good spirits, but time has left traces of the years on his face.

Even Mu Wanqiu couldn't help but sigh that his grandfather had really grown old. In just a few days, because of the family changes, he looked much older than the last time they met!
"Grandpa, I'm here."

After hearing Mu Wanqiu's call, Mu Huaishun finally put down the pen after writing a word and looked up at Mu Wanqiu.

It’s not Mu Kui, not Liu Yan, not Mu Qingshan, and not Mu Xiaoyue.

But it was this little granddaughter of hers who had been the most spoiled and innocent since childhood.

"Wanqiu, I didn't expect that you would be the last one to come in..."

Mu Huaishun didn't know whether to sigh or express emotion.

Judging from his tone, it seems that he doesn't want Mu Wanqiu to come in, nor does he want her to become the head of the Mu family.

"Grandpa, everyone has to grow up, and Wanqiu has grown up too."

"That's true. Everyone has to grow up. Our little sunshine, Mu Wanqiu, has grown from an ignorant little girl into a graceful and beautiful lady."

"Thank you for the compliment, Grandpa."

"You don't have to be like this, Wanqiu."

"I know what Grandpa means, but you should also understand me. I have no choice."

Mu Huaishun stared at Mu Wanqiu for a while. The last time they met was just a few days ago, but in just a few days, Mu Wanqiu's changes made him feel extremely unfamiliar.

People don't grow with time.

But people grow through experiences, and after experiencing some major changes, they will mature quickly.

Is Mu Wanqiu in front of me still the happy little sun she used to be?
Mu Huaishun felt that it shouldn't be the case...

Perhaps when the family tried to seek new funds through marriage, the sun that once shined had already gone out.

"Alas, Wanqiu, it is the Mu family that has dragged you down after all."

Mu Wanqiu shook her head and took the initiative to fill the old man's cup with tea.

"Grandpa, you really don't have to say that, because I always feel that it is thanks to the Mu family, thanks to Grandpa, Dad, and Mom that I was able to have such a happy childhood.

Adults have their own worries. Now that I am an adult, I should face my own worries."

"Wanqiu, have you really thought it through?"

"Well, grandpa, the Mu family needs me."

Mu Wanqiu's voice was still firm, but Mu Huaishun's eyes became dazed:
"Okay, Wanqiu, since you are willing, the future of the Mu family depends on you!"

"Don't worry, Grandpa, I will do it well."

……

In the evening, the Mu family had a reunion dinner, and everyone in the family who had a say was there.

The seat where Mu Jiang usually sat was replaced by another person.

Seeing that everyone was present, Mu Huaishun stood up and pointed at Mu Wanqiu who was sitting in the main seat:
"From now on, I will leave the affairs of the Mu family to Wanqiu. Is that okay with you?"

"..."

Everyone was silent. Even Mu Wanqiu's father, Mu Kui, showed no intention of standing up to support them.

This scene made Mu Huaishun feel a little embarrassed.

However, the old man had been retired for many years and was unable to interfere with the thoughts of his younger generations at this time. He and Grandma Mu looked at each other, and then looked at Mu Wanqiu who was sitting in the main seat.

But Mu Wanqiu herself didn't care at all. She looked at everyone calmly.

Stand up and pick up a glass of wine.

"Thank you all for your support. Mu Wanqiu will definitely make the Mu family better."

The calm and powerful voice penetrated everyone's heart.

No support?

No one congratulated?

It doesn't matter at all. It doesn't matter at all.

Because everything and everyone in this world favors the strong.

After entering the Pass, there will be great scholars who will debate with me.

That's the truth.

As long as she becomes strong enough, the flattery, congratulations and support will all come.

The Mu family had a silent meal.

Until everyone including Mu Kui had left, and until the servants had cleared the table, Mu Wanqiu still sat in her seat and did not leave.

In the lonely living room, she gently held her chin with her hands, her eyes half-closed, as if she was dozing off, or as if she was thinking about something.

Her half-smile look made it hard to guess what she was thinking.

Mu Wanqiu was very sleepy, but she had no intention of sleeping until a very unreasonable time.

As the new head of the Mu family and the largest shareholder of Mu Imaging, she applied for an overnight shareholders' meeting.

At this point, some people already knew that she had become the head of the Mu family.

But holding a shareholders' meeting at this point?

Everyone felt that Mu Wanqiu was crazy. Was he eager to experience the power of being the head of the Mu family?

Children are children, their thoughts and ideas are not up to par.

With such a person controlling the Mu family, the future of Mu’s Imaging is worrying!
But the big bomb is yet to come.

When all shareholders arrived and the emergency shareholders' meeting began, Mu Wanqiu dropped a bombshell.

"As the largest shareholder of Mu's Imaging, I propose that Mu's Imaging file for bankruptcy reorganization."

"what?"

"Mu girl, are you crazy?"

"What about the debt issue? If Mu's Imaging files for bankruptcy, what will happen to the debt issue?"

"We have to do what needs to be done. Everyone has a part to play and no one can escape."

Several shareholders were stunned. They didn't understand why Mu Wanqiu wanted to do such a life-or-death operation as soon as he came to power.

Doesn't she know that Mu Imaging is the hard work of her mother Shen Ling?
"Mu's Imaging's funds have already reached this point. I understand filing for bankruptcy, but where will the new funds come from for restructuring?"

When Mu Wanqiu heard someone ask this, he finally smiled.

This is the reason why she came here tonight!

"Yes, I have."

"Who? Who is willing to acquire Mu Corporation now?"

"Me!" Mu Wanqiu knocked on the table in front of him.

Everyone:? ? ?
It was late at night and the meeting was over.

Just like when she was in the Mu family's living room, Mu Wanqiu was once again alone, sitting in the main seat in the conference room.

It's still that chin-supporting gesture, and still that nonchalant look.

She hasn't slept for a long time.

Mu's imaging manufacturing is indeed a rotten business. It is a hopeless industry, but Shen Ling is not doing nothing.

Within the power and funds that she could control, she obtained a large number of domestic operating copyrights and IPs.

Mu’s bankruptcy and reorganization is the first step for Shen Ling to let Mu Wanqiu take control of the company again.

The future of Mu’s images.

It will be restarted from the perspective of IP operation. This is the revitalization path that Shen Ling left for Mu Group.

It’s just that Mu’s images are too bloated nowadays.

Cleansing and reorganization have become inevitable.

Mu Wanqiu's first attack was directed at those wavering shareholders.

Mu’s, from now on, will only be her, Mu Wanqiu’s, Mu’s!
……

The weather in December is already very cold.

The structure of Shen Ling's funeral hall was a little strange, at least Ji Feng and Wen Nuan thought so.

The photos were in color, the music was cheerful and soft, and even Mu Wanqiu himself was not in mourning.

She was wearing a yellow floral winter dress, except for a black corsage on her chest.

When seeing the monsoon and warmth coming, Mu Wanqiu greeted them very calmly.

"Monsoon, warmth, you are here."

"Condolences."

"Well, let's bow."

"it is good."

One bow, two bows, three bows...

The family thanks!

After paying their respects to Shen Ling, Ji Feng and Wen Nuan left the mourning hall.

Mu Wanqiu also followed out and asked the two:
"Are you going back?"

"Well, it's time to go back."

"Before you leave, I'll walk you a little further."

Ji Feng and Wen Nuan looked at each other and then nodded:
"it is good."

The three of them walked in silence until they were far away from the mourning hall and came to a busy intersection.

This time, it was Ji Feng who stopped first and spoke:

"Although it's a little late, I still want to say I'm sorry."

Mu Wanqiu smiled and shook her head slightly:
"no problem."

"It doesn't matter?"

"Heh, it suddenly occurred to me earlier that everyone will die in the future, so I forgave all the wrongs in this world for myself."

"Is this so..."

"Well, goodbye, Monsoon."

"See you."

Mu Wanqiu nodded gently to the two of them, then turned around and left.

This precious and unforgettable experience, like a stone of great significance thrown into the pool of Mu Wanqiu's life, caused endless ripples.

And it seemed as if God wanted to put an end to this experience.

Let the snowflakes fall again at this moment.

It fell on Ji Feng and Wen Nuan, and also on Mu Wanqiu's yellow floral skirt.

We met in midsummer.

At that time, the cicadas were chirping continuously, the branches of the sycamore trees were growing wildly, and love was running through my heart. Eighteen years old was just right.

But we parted in the deep winter.

After all, life buried the innocence of childhood and material desires polluted the soul.

Twenty years old is just the right age.

(End of this chapter)