Chapter 11: The Mu Family's Grand Banquet!

Oliver Mu had already reached the elevator, and its doors were open. He was about to step into the elevator. A chilling voice reached his ears. The voice wasn't loud, but it was sharp as a knife, filled with murderous intent, bringing overwhelming pressure on Oliver Mu. Instinctively, Oliver shuddered, unable to move his lifted foot any further. Finally, he withdrew his foot and turned around. He saw Unique Zhou and Ben Xiao hurrying over. Swish! Ben Xiao quickly stepped forward to Pearl Mu, helping her up, "Are you okay?" Pearl Mu instinctively tried to push Ben Xiao away. She wasn't accustomed to men being so close. But Ben Xiao's grip was firm, unmovable. Helpless, Pearl Mu's face reddened slightly as she shook her head, "I'm fine." She said so, but her right leg was visibly trembling. Ben Xiao noticed her delicate feet in black silk high heels. Obviously, she had sprained her ankle. Swish! Suddenly, Ben Xiao scooped Pearl Mu up in his arms. "What are you doing?!" Pearl Mu was startled, struggling forcefully against his hold. But Ben Xiao's strength was immense, keeping her firmly in his embrace. "Ben Xiao, put me down!" "Jerk!" Pearl Mu, who had never been so close to a man, instinctively resisted. Seeing Ben Xiao's domineering behavior, she bit his shoulder in a panic. Hiss! Ben Xiao was stunned for a moment. Damn...a dog's bite. Still, he didn't let go, carrying her to a row of chairs in the corridor before setting her down. Pearl Mu breathed a sigh of relief, but Ben Xiao did something even more unbelievable. He knelt down, and removed her high heels. He held her delicate foot wearing black stockings. "Ben Xiao, enough...you..." Before she could finish, Ben Xiao gently massaged her ankle. Hiss! Pearl Mu winced in pain. But soon, to her amazement, the pain from the sprain vanished. "Is it better now?!" Ben Xiao gently put her shoe back on, saying seriously, "If a sprain isn't treated immediately, it can swell up. It would be a shame for such beautiful feet to be marred." Although their contact was brief, Ben Xiao felt her slender waist, flat belly, and the smooth, delicate ankle... Goddess. Pearl Mu then realized she had misunderstood Ben Xiao, thinking he was going to do something inappropriate in public... Thinking of this, she felt somewhat ashamed, wanting to thank Ben Xiao, but found it awkward. Meanwhile, Ben Xiao turned coldly to Oliver Mu, "Did you push her?" His gaze was deep and cold, like two sharp knives. Even seven meters away, Oliver Mu could feel the piercing pain. Oliver Mu, usually arrogant, suddenly seemed diminished, stuttering, "I just...accidentally..." Slap! Before he could finish, a loud slap landed fiercely on Oliver Mu's face. The corridor fell deathly silent! The Second Young Master of the Mu family, was slapped in the face? Pearl Mu was shocked. Although she found Ben Xiao's impulsiveness disturbing, it was exhilarating. Women, the damned sense of security! Holding his swollen face, Oliver Mu was completely enraged, "You're just a worthless son-in-law of the Mu family, living off my sister. Dare to hit me? Believe it or not, I can make a call and teach you a lesson..." Slap! Another slap landed on his face. He was knocked to the ground by a tremendous force. Ben Xiao, hands behind his back, looked down at him, "My wife is not someone you can push around. Try to justify yourself again, I dare you." Oliver Mu, full of resentment, but intimidated by Ben Xiao's imposing figure, dared not speak. Ben Xiao extended his hand, "The contract, hand it over." Oliver Mu refused. "This is the fee my father negotiated for helping my sister. If I give you the contract, I can't explain it to my father. He will be furious..." Ben Xiao snorted, "I'll explain it to your father!" Oliver Mu clung to the contract, biting his teeth, "It's signed and sealed. My father already knows, he's sending people to take over the company. It's a done deal, better not interfere..." Ben Xiao interrupted forcefully, "I dared to kill the King of Jiang Bei, you think I won't challenge your patience?" Frightened by Ben Xiao's question, Oliver Mu shuddered and handed over the document. Rustle! Ben Xiao tore the contract to shreds, throwing it over Oliver Mu's head. "You and your father took over my wife's position as chairman of the Mu Group and divided its assets, leaving her with nothing. And now, without doing anything, you want to freeload 60% of the Rainbow Security Group's shares?" "When can my woman be bullied by the Mu family like this?" Oliver Mu, teeth itching with rage, entered the elevator. Just before the doors closed, he threatened Ben Xiao, "Think it's fun killing the King of Jiang Bei? Soon you'll know how terrifying the Lei family's wrath is. I'll see how long you can be arrogant!" "Also, you better give my father a satisfactory explanation. His wrath is equally terrifying." As the words fell, the elevator doors closed, and Oliver Mu walked away. After Oliver Mu left, the crowd of onlookers didn't disperse but buzzed with discussion. "Wow, is that our Boss Mu's husband? Daring to slap the face of Second Master Mu's son. Very domineering." "He's quite handsome and has an aura. I like it." "He seems quite honest. Why was he always making Boss Mu wear green hats before?" Pearl Mu glared, "What are you looking at? Want to lose your salaries?" Swish! The crowd dispersed immediately。 It's clear that Pearl Mu has a lot of respect and authority in the company. Pearl Mu glared fiercely at Ben Xiao, "Ben Xiao, come with me." They entered the CEO's office. Pearl Mu sat on the sofa, crossing her long legs, her eyes fixed on Ben Xiao. The atmosphere was tense. Secretary Unique Zhou sensed something and made two cups of coffee before leaving discreetly. Just the two of them, stared at each other. Gurgle! Ben Xiao broke the silence, sipping his coffee leisurely, "No need to thank me. I know you sought Uncle's help with Oliver Mu's matter. Unique Zhou told me everything. If you're trying to pursue me...you can be more straightforward, no need for subtlety." "But let me make it clear, I'm not an easy man to pursue." Click! Pearl Mu's jaw dropped. How can there be such a narcissistic man in this world? Shattering worldviews. Fortunately, Pearl Mu was prepared for Ben Xiao's integrity and didn't dwell too much on it. Instead, she warned sternly, "Ben Xiao, even if I lose 60% of the Rainbow Security Group's shares to keep you and your family safe, I'm willing. But how could you possibly have killed the King of Jiang Bei?!" "That's Eric Ye of Jiang Bei! Behind him stands the powerful Lei family of Jiang Bei. Even at its peak, the Mu family could barely contend with the Lei family, thanks to my grandfather's reputation." "You killed Douglas Ye, and I could ask uncle to intervene. But now that you've killed the King of Jiang Bei, with Roger Lei's rage, we're out of options!" Pearl Mu expressed her frustration, "I've reminded you more than once. In this society, it's about power, status, and background, not a butcher's knife. Why can't you understand?!" Ben Xiao sipped his coffee, unimpressed, "The Lei family's fury? Perfect, I'll eradicate them." Hiss! Pearl Mu gasped in disbelief, her beautiful eyes widening. Unbelievable! Ben Xiao is absolutely crazy! And a fool! Ben Xiao smirked, "Afraid I'll involve you and Angus? Perfect, you can initiate a divorce. We can go to the civil affairs office right now. That way, we have no more ties, no need to worry about repercussions." Most women would probably agree. But Pearl Mu was too strong-willed. Looking at Ben Xiao's playful demeanor, she said with a mix of bitterness and sarcasm, "Spouses are like birds in the same forest, flying separate ways when disaster strikes?" "Is that how you see me, Pearl Mu?!" "If I were such a person, I wouldn't bother with you. Why would I go through so much trouble?!" She turned away, refusing to look at Ben Xiao. Feeling wronged and angry. Watching her stubborn back, Ben Xiao felt a pang of emotion. After a moment, he sighed, "Pearl Mu, you don't understand me, nor my ways. But one day, you'll see I'm right." Pearl Mu turned sharply, staring at Ben Xiao, "Then tell me, right now!" "Killing Douglas Ye, assaulting the inspector, crippling the deputy director, killing the King of Jiang Bei, annihilating the Ye family... what gives you the right to be so reckless?" Ben Xiao gazed at her for a long time before finally standing up, "You are a worldly person, and I don't want you to know too much, nor do I wish for you to understand me. That would be unfair to you." "My matters, don't worry about them. I will handle them." With these words, Ben Xiao got up and left. Leaving Pearl Mu alone in the office, overwhelmed with despair and anger. "Roger Lei's towering rage, no one in Jiang Bei can stop! How can you handle it? With what? Reckless, arrogant, overestimating yourself!" "Ben Xiao, this bastard, is trying to infuriate me to death!" She suddenly felt utterly hopeless! Ever since she got involved with Ben Xiao, who always causes trouble, she felt her life was doomed. She could have ignored this man, even severed ties with him. But Pearl Mu's character didn't allow her to make such a decision. She had no choice but to follow Ben Xiao, as things got increasingly out of control... Her father was old and couldn't be relied upon. Her mother... Everything had to be borne by herself. If it were any ordinary woman facing such a situation, she would have broken down long ago. But after a brief venting, Pearl Mu quickly adjusted her emotions. She picked up the phone and dialed a number, "Mermaid Su, I want to meet with you." ... At The No. 1 Mansion on Wenchang Road. Ben Xiao and Angus Mu were playing Go. Angus Mu, usually calm and relaxed, appeared somewhat solemn today. Ben Xiao placed a stone at the center of the board, "Uncle Hao, just speak your mind." Angus Mu, "Today, the entire upper echelons of Jiang Bei are discussing the annihilation of the Ye residence. And you, you have been pushed into the center of the storm. The Lei family, they have already made their move." "The real storm in Jiang Bei is coming. Ben Xiao, are you truly prepared?" Ben Xiao indifferently replied, "Uncle Hao, to me, this is far from a storm, it's not even a splash." Angus Mu sighed, "Ah, the new waves of the Yangtze River drive on those before. I believe in you. But Pearl Mu must be under a lot of pressure, have you considered her feelings?" Ben Xiao paused. The image of Pearl Mu came to mind. A woman in her early twenties, yet she had to face the likes of the King of Jiang Bei, the mighty Lei family of Jiang Bei. The mental pressure was immense! Ben Xiao suddenly felt a surge of compassion. In these past few days, although every interaction with Pearl Mu had its unpleasant moments, the things she had done for Ben Xiao were moving. Slap. Angus Mu patted Ben Xiao's shoulder, "I know you're worried about involving my daughter, and you feel she's a worldly woman who can't accompany you to the end. But you have to trust the judgment of your parents and your master. They wouldn't have arranged this marriage for you without reason, especially after the humiliation of that past engagement." "So, trust your master, your parents. Don't resist this marriage any longer. Understand?" Reflecting on the past, recalling that failed engagement, that woman... Ben Xiao's face twisted slightly. After a long time, Ben Xiao took a deep breath, his expression calming down, "Uncle Hao, I understand." After a pause, Ben Xiao asked, "Who told you all this?" Angus Mu let out a long sigh, "My father, Sam Mu. Initially, I was against your marriage with my daughter too, but my father was adamant and explained a lot to me. Gradually, I understood." Ben Xiao asked, "Is Elder Mu really dead?" Angus Mu's expression twisted, "To be precise, he disappeared. It's been five years! The Mu family has treated it as if my father is dead." Ben Xiao, curious, "How did he disappear?" Angus Mu hesitated for a long time before making a move, "Come on, let's play." Clearly, he didn't want to say more. Ben Xiao didn't press further, continuing the game, "I've been in Zhonghai for six days and haven't yet seen Pearl Mu's mother... As her son-in-law, I should at least pay her a visit." Angus Mu's expression grew serious, and it took him a while to regain his composure, "Ben Xiao, don't rush. You'll meet my wife soon enough. Just an ordinary woman, nothing special, let's continue the game!" Unwilling to talk further... Ben Xiao shook his head, helpless. But his curiosity about the Mu family grew. This family, was shrouded in mysteries. Not long after, a series of heavy footsteps approached from outside. A man in a grey Zhongshan suit entered. In his forties, with a sharp and scholarly appearance, especially his bright, deep eyes. Swoosh! Seeing this man, Angus Mu immediately stood up and greeted him respectfully, "Uncle Li, what brings you here? Please, have a seat!" Uncle Li, indifferent, "Angus, Paul has arranged a dinner at home today, inviting you and your family." Angus Mu, the third son of Sam Mu. He's known as Third Elder Mu. Paul Mu, the father of Oliver Mu, was the second eldest. The Second Elder! For five years, since the division of the Mu Corporation's assets between the First and Second Elder, Angus Mu had been left with nothing. Since then, there was almost no interaction between Angus Mu and his older brothers. They even looked down on him. Today, they suddenly invited him to dinner? Angus Mu's expression tensed, "Did my brother Paul mention the purpose?" Uncle Li snorted, "It's all because of your daughter and your good-for-nothing son-in-law... Not only did they refuse to acknowledge a contract signed in black and white, but they also disfigured Oliver's face. Second Elder Paul is furious and demands an explanation." Angus Mu glanced at Ben Xiao but didn't blame him. Instead, he put on a pleasing smile, "Well, I'll go and apologize to my brother and nephew." As he spoke, Angus Mu was about to leave. Uncle Li reached out to stop him, "Angus. You're oversimplifying things. Tonight's banquet will also be attended by two other families." Angus Mu sensed something amiss, "Who?" Uncle Li said, "The Yue family from Jiang Bei and... the Lei family. It's a grand affair with many issues at hand. Please make sure to bring your daughter and this worthless son-in-law with you. The second Elder has an important announcement to make." Hiss! Angus Mu inhaled sharply, unable to speak for a long while. Even a fool would know that this is a trap! At that moment, Ben Xiao spoke up, "Alright, we will attend the banquet." ----------