Collecting pocket money

Mu Family villa

Mu Xu Ci reclined on the sofa, his eyes vacant. Mu Xu Xi and Xie Yunshu exchanged glances, wanting to comfort him but unable to find the words.

Yan Wen munched on an apple as he enjoyed the gossip. When is that Bai Qianqian coming?

Sorry, host. Xiao Qi can only search for gossip within the next three days.

Then isn't he doomed? Oh, dear second brother~ This disaster is your destiny. Just accept it.

Xie Yunshu's eyes widened. This wouldn't do! Couldn't they think of another way?

Xiao Qi emitted a series of electrical crackles, then fell silent for a few seconds. System upgrade successful! All events occurring within the next month can now be searched. Video and audio recording functions included as a bonus.

Yan Wen nearly laughed aloud. Quick, quick, quick! Look up what's going to happen to my unlucky second brother.

Searching... Found it, host. Three days from now, Bai Qianqian will publicly accuse Mu Xu Ci at his celebration banquet, presenting the photos she took at the time and proof of pregnancy as evidence. Mu Xu Ci will be unable to defend himself, the company's reputation will suffer, and it will lose tens of billions overnight.

Tens of billions! That's enough for me to live it up for several lifetimes. Even ancient emperors didn't have that much money, did they? What terrible sins did Mu Xu Ci commit in his past life to deserve luck this bad?

Mu Xu Xi couldn't bear to look at her second brother's expression, but Mu Xu Ci suddenly shot upright as though he'd risen from the dead. "Impossible!"

The outburst made everyone jump. Yan Wen frowned slightly. What's wrong with him? Did he go mad with anger because he couldn't beat me up to avenge Mu Huai'an?

Possibly.

He really can't handle much, can he? Xiao Qi, help me come up with an excuse to attend Mu Xu Ci's celebration banquet.

Are you planning to help Mu Xu Ci through this crisis, host? I knew you were as kindhearted as you were handsome.

Of course not. Gossip is only truly satisfying when you witness it firsthand.

Mu Xu Ci's eyes widened. He was his second brother, after all. Couldn't he show a little kindness and save him?

Xiao Qi said, Actually, there's no need to go to all that trouble. Mu Xu Ci will invite everyone in the Mu Family to this banquet. Host, do you think he'd dare keep you from going?

Yan Wen nodded in agreement. True. If he refused to let me go, Mom and Dad would double-team him before I even said anything.

Yan Wen casually picked up a bag of chips from the coffee table and opened it. Mu Huai'an hurriedly said, "That's our third sister's favorite flavor. It's the last bag."

Yan Wen was speechless. You're making a fuss over a bag of chips that costs a few yuan? Can't we just go buy more after we finish it?

Yan Wen held the chips out to Mu Xu Xi. "Want some?"

Mu Xu Xi gave a couple of awkward chuckles and took a few chips from the bag.

Thwarted, Mu Huai'an glared venomously at Yan Wen. In the past, all he had to do was play a little trick, and everyone in the Mu Family would rush to coax him. But ever since Yan Wen appeared, they had grown much colder toward him. Mu Xu Xi in particular, the third sister who had doted on him most, barely cared about him anymore because of Yan Wen.

Yan Wen had no idea how Mu Huai'an was cursing him inwardly. All he cared about was gossip. Xiao Qi, got any gossip?

Yes, host, and it's right here in the villa!

Yan Wen sat up straight. In the villa? Who is it? My parents? Or those two suckers?

Xiao Qi played coy. None of them. Host, go out onto the balcony.

Yan Wen got up and strolled onto the balcony, pretending he was there to bask in the sun. Now what? There's nothing here.

Host, look down, at four o'clock.

Holy crap! In broad daylight? What are those two doing?!

Mu Xingfeng and Xie Yunshu exchanged a glance, then hurried onto the balcony. Looking down, they saw two people in a corner surrounded by flowers, kissing so passionately that they had forgotten the world around them.

Xie Yunshu coughed loudly. The two downstairs sprang apart in a panic and straightened their clothes. Xie Yunshu said coldly, "Both of you, come upstairs."

Yan Wen was puzzled. But this isn't exactly juicy gossip. Isn't this sort of thing pretty normal?

Would you still think it was normal if I told you they were a man and his wife's younger sister?

Yan Wen sucked in a breath. Oh my God!

The reprimand Xie Yunshu had been about to deliver caught in her throat. She had no idea that was their relationship. She had only intended to scold them briefly and tell them to be more mindful of appearances in the future.

Yan Wen asked, Does my mom know about their relationship?

Madam Mu doesn't know. In fact, no one in the Mu Family knows except Mu Huai'an.

Mu Huai'an? How is he involved again? This guy really is something else.

Mu Huai'an not only knew about them long ago, he also chose to help conceal it. The Mu Family has strict standards of conduct, and the same applies to its servants. Anyone who behaves improperly is dismissed. These two didn't want to lose their well-paid jobs, so they begged Mu Huai'an to keep their secret. He agreed, but on one condition.

What condition?

Each of them had to give him half their wages, or he would tell Madam Mu everything.

Yan Wen shot Mu Huai'an a contemptuous look. He even skims money off the servants? What kind of person does that? The pocket money the Mu Family gives him every month adds up to one or two million. Isn't that enough? Add what Mu Xu Xi and Mu Xu Ci give him, and a rough estimate puts it at over three million. That still isn't enough for him?

Xiao Qi said, Greed knows no bounds.

Yan Wen felt aggrieved. I've been back for days and only received two million in pocket money from Mom and Dad. He's been getting pocket money for over a decade, and he's still not satisfied.

Xie Yunshu rubbed her brow. "Collect this month's wages, then leave."

Both immediately dropped to their knees and pleaded, but Xie Yunshu remained firm. "The Mu Family has no place for people with such poor morals. Pack your things and leave."

Seeing that their pleas were futile, the two left, utterly dejected.

Yan Wen sighed. That man's poor wife, getting stuck with a bastard like him. Her younger sister is no decent person either. I hope she doesn't get too upset when she learns the truth.

You can rest assured about that, host. I searched her future, and things turn out well for her. This does affect her, but not greatly.

Yan Wen nodded in satisfaction. That makes me feel much better.

A notification suddenly chimed on Yan Wen's phone. He opened it and saw several extra zeros in his bank balance!

Yan Wen was so shocked that he forgot to swallow the chips in his mouth. "Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands, millions... five million!"

Xie Yunshu smiled. "I've been thinking. You're grown up now, and you have more things to spend money on, so I've transferred another five million to you. Remember to tell Mom if it isn't enough."

Looking at his phone, Yan Wen nearly let his tears spill embarrassingly out of his mouth. "It's enough, it's enough! This is five million, not fifty yuan. How could it not be enough?"

Mu Xu Xi took out her phone. "As your older sister, I should show my support too, shouldn't I? Here's two hundred thousand. It isn't much, but it's a little something from me."

Mu Xu Xi nudged Mu Xu Ci. "Second brother, what about you? Shouldn't you give him something too?"

Mu Xu Ci was about to refuse when Mu Xu Xi whispered, "Have you forgotten about Gao Zhen? Little Wen is the only one who can save you now. Hurry up and get on his good side."

Not knowing whether to laugh or cry, Mu Xu Ci resigned himself to transferring five million into Yan Wen's account. Seeing another five million appear, Yan Wen was so excited that he nearly jumped.

That's ten million already? Ten million! Xiao Qi, did you see that? I'm a multimillionaire now!

You're the best, host!

Mu Xu Ci cried inwardly, You've taken the money, so hurry up and save me!

Yan Wen was still immersed in the joy of suddenly having two million. Mu Xu Ci was so anxious that he nearly stamped his feet before Yan Wen finally remembered the matter at hand.

For the sake of this five million, I'll reluctantly save that sucker of a second brother of mine. Xiao Qi, pull up a detailed account of what happened that day.

At your command, host!