The words "super-male child" made Mrs. Sun, Mrs. Lu, and Mrs. Tang break out in a cold sweat.
A super-male child was extremely destructive, finding joy in seeing others suffer and get hurt.
He was an absolute bad seed.
Fortunately, with Miss Wen's help, they had seen through Mu Hao's true colors.
They dared not imagine if more time had passed, would their own children have been harmed?
The Mu family was truly terrifying.
"The Mu family must be punished!"
Soon, several of the Mu family's collaborative projects were halted, banks stopped their loans, and the Mu family fell into a financial crisis.
Wen Yan was not interested in any of this. Now that Xiao Ze had returned to Mother Chu, and Chu Man had also seen her biological son, everything was perfect.
Not wanting to frighten Xiao Ze, Chu Man refused to let Wen Yan cast a spell that would allow Xiao Ze to see her.
To take care of Mother Chu and Xiao Ze, the Si family had the grandmother and grandson stay at their home.
Chu Man was so moved that tears streamed down her face. She knelt and kowtowed to Old Master Si and Wen Yan.
Wen Yan helped Chu Man up. "You really don't need to thank us. Xiao Ze is naturally brilliant, and he has also brought immense benefits to the Si family."
Old Master Si nodded with a face full of smiles.
He never dreamed that such overwhelming wealth would suddenly fall into the lap of their Si family.
"Man Man, rest assured. From now on, our Si family will take good care of your mother and Xiao Ze," Old Master Si said.
Chu Man was deeply moved. The warmth and care she never received while she was alive had all been given to her by Miss Wen and the Si family during this time.
"I have no more regrets."
If Miss Wen hadn't cast a spell to help her, her soul would have scattered and vanished long ago.
After Chu Man formally bid farewell to Wen Yan and the Si family, two men wearing tall hats, one in black and one in white, suddenly appeared in the Si family's courtyard.
Perhaps because they were carrying the amulets Wen Yan had given them, everyone in the Si family could actually see the two men.
Si Jingyi's legs began to tremble uncontrollably.
Holy crap!
He... he actually saw Black and White Impermanence.
Terrified, Si Jingyi quickly scurried to hide behind Wen Yan.
Aside from Wen Yan and Si Moyan, the rest of the Si family all backed away.
Chu Man walked over voluntarily.
After her death, she was used by Master Zhang and had harmed many innocent people.
She deserved to be cast into the eighteenth level of hell.
Chu Man thought Black and White Impermanence would fiercely lock her up with iron chains, but unexpectedly...
Upon seeing Si Moyan, Black and White Impermanence bizarrely bowed to him.
Wen Yan and the Si family were all a bit surprised.
Why did it feel like Black and White Impermanence were somewhat in awe of Si Moyan?
"My Lord, we are taking Chu Man away."
Si Moyan furrowed his sword-like eyebrows. "She lived a hard life, and after death, she was manipulated by someone's spells. I hope the Lord of the Underworld will deal with her leniently."
Black and White Impermanence lowered their heads and replied, "We will pass on Your Lordship's words."
Chu Man was not bound by chains; Black and White Impermanence very politely led her away.
Chu Man looked back at Wen Yan and the Si family.
Tears of reluctance couldn't help but fall.
"Goodbye... Thank you all. Meeting you was my greatest fortune."
Seeing Chu Man cry, Si Jingyi felt a bit sad and waved his hand. "Next time, I'll burn my prostitution money for you again. See you if fate allows."
Bah, let's not have any fate for the time being.
After Chu Man left, Dabai's mechanical voice sounded promptly:
[Ding! Affection points increased by 10, current total is 10.]
[Ding! Merit points increased by 30, current total is 80.]
Although Chu Man was taken away and Wen Yan felt somewhat reluctant to see her go, both her affection points and merit points had gone up, so she quickly felt thrilled again.
[Wahahaha, just 9 more pieces of gossip to consume, and I'll complete the strategy mission!]
[When merit points reach 1000, I can even transmigrate to another world. Should I go to ancient times to be a female emperor? Then I could have a harem of three thousand male concubines!]
The Si family immediately turned their heads in unison to look at Si Moyan.
Just nine more pieces of gossip, and their sister-in-law would complete her strategy mission.
This goal would be reached very soon.
Will sister-in-law really leave after completing the mission?
No, they couldn't bear to let her go!
Old Master Si glared at Si Moyan and lowered his voice, "Eldest grandson, you need to keep up the good work and try to make Little Yan fall in love with you sooner."
If Little Yan left, he might as well ascend to heaven.
Just thinking about it made him so sad!
Ugh, his eldest grandson was uncharming and disappointing; he didn't even want to eat dinner tonight.
Si Moyan looked at Wen Yan, his dark eyes deep and profound.
He had said he wouldn't force her.
Even if the ending was unsatisfactory, just meeting her was already a stroke of the best luck.
If she could be happy and joyful, he would bless her.
Wen Yan snapped back to reality and noticed Si Moyan's narrow, deep eyes gazing at her. She slightly narrowed her beautiful eyes. "Hubby, why did Black and White Impermanence call you 'My Lord' earlier?"
"Right, right, I almost forgot about that. Eldest grandson, since when did you get involved with Black and White Impermanence?" Old Master Si stroked his white beard. Not knowing what he suddenly thought of, he asked in horror, "You're not approaching the end of your lifespan, are you?"
The Si family all looked terrified.
Wen Yan also stared closely at Si Moyan for a moment.
[Iceberg Si has a high forehead and a full, rounded chin. His face is plump and clear. It seems his cannon fodder destiny has been lifted; he no longer looks like someone fated to die young.]
The Si family was instantly overjoyed.
Si Moyan didn't know why Black and White Impermanence called him "My Lord" either. If he knew them, he wouldn't have become a short-lived cannon fodder in his past life!
Si Moyan didn't dwell on the metaphysical aspects. He took the initiative to hold Wen Yan's hand, knowing that he was no longer fated to be cannon fodder all thanks to her.
"Yan Yan, you are the great contributor to our successful collaboration with the Sun, Lu, and Tang families this time. I've had a lawyer draft an equity transfer agreement. I'm giving you 10 percent of the shares."
"Additionally, you are studying at the film academy. When you enter the entertainment industry in the future, if you want to set up a studio, you can register it under Xiying Media. Second Brother and I will prioritize giving you the best resources."
Wen Yan, "..."
[Oh my, why is Iceberg Si treating me so well? What if I can't bear to leave when the time comes?]
[He really never mentions the word 'love', yet every word is full of love.]
[I act like a lunatic all day long; what exactly does he like about me?]
"This coming weekend, I have to go on a business trip to Hong Kong. How about I take you with me?" Si Moyan said, pressing his thin lips tightly together. "I heard a romance movie is premiering over there."
[A romance movie? Is it the one where the mainland censored the explicit scenes?]
[Awooo, this dog of a man is secretly so wild. He actually wants to take me to see an adult film.]
The Si family all turned to look at Si Moyan.
Si Moyan coughed awkwardly.
He had absolutely no idea it was an adult film, okay?!
He had just searched online today for recently popular Hong Kong movies, and that romance movie was what popped up.
Wen Yan did not reject Si Moyan. "Sure, if I have time this weekend, I'll go with you, Hubby."
After Wen Yan went upstairs to take a bath, Si Jingyi enthusiastically tried to impart his experience to Si Moyan.
Si Moyan cast a sidelong glance at Si Jingyi. "A guy who sold his body for a hundred million in hell money and was mocked for his terrible skills has the nerve to teach me about experience?"
Si Jingyi's peach-blossom eyes turned red with anger.
He was going to lose his mind.
He was going to go berserk.
Even his own older brother was hurting his feelings!
He didn't want to live anymore!
"Big brother, you have the nerve to lecture me. Sister-in-law only has nine more pieces of gossip to enjoy before completing her mission, and she doesn't have any feelings for you at all right now. You think taking her to see a dirty movie will get her into bed? I think you're dreaming!"
Come on, let's hurt each other.
Who's afraid of who?
Si Moyan pursed his thin, crimson lips tightly. "So what if she isn't willing? I will wait."
Si Jingyi subconsciously hummed a line, "I will wait for the dead tree to sprout and bloom new flowers~"
Si Moyan couldn't be bothered with his erratic brother. He gave a cold snort and went upstairs.
Chu Ze and Mother Chu lived in a villa behind the main building of the Si family residence.
Si Youyou liked Xiao Ze very much. She ran over to learn Taekwondo from Xiao Ze.
"Sister Youyou, once you learn this, no one will dare to bully you anymore."
A smile appeared on Si Youyou's face. "Then you have to teach me well."
Chu Ze nodded. "Okay."
...
After school started, Wen Yan went to attend classes at the Yecheng Film Academy.
From Monday to Friday nights, she stayed in the school dormitory.
As soon as Wen Yan left, the Si family home instantly became much quieter.
Old Master Si sighed every day.
There should be a lot of gossip in college, especially at a film academy.
Going a day without enjoying gossip left him bored and anxious.
So, with a stroke of his pen, Old Master Si donated a ten-million-yuan library to the academy.
He even secured a cushy position for himself as a librarian.
He could go to work when he wanted, and when he didn't, he could just stroll around the campus.
He would be able to start working at the academy next week.
Si Jingyi was not to be outdone. After the filming of Guilty began, a scene needed to be shot on a campus. He immediately communicated with the film academy and got approval.
Si Yanli, Si Yubai, and Si Youyou could only look on with envy, jealousy, and resentment.
After all, they each had their own things to keep them busy and couldn't follow their sister-in-law around to enjoy the gossip all the time.
Friday afternoon.
Si Moyan sent his assistant Lu Zhou to the academy to pick up Wen Yan.
"President Si is still in a meeting. He asked me to bring you to the company, Madam."
Wen Yan made an OK gesture.
Si Moyan was taking her to Gangcheng to watch a movie. This was her first time traveling alone with a man to another city just to watch a movie!
And it was a dirty movie at that.
She was inexplicably looking forward to it.
When Lu Zhou arrived at the Si Group with Wen Yan, it caused quite a stir.
The receptionist immediately sent a message in the gossip group chat.
"Ten minutes ago, a mixed-race beauty came looking for President Si, and now another stunningly beautiful woman has arrived."
"And she was brought here personally by Special Assistant Lu."
"President Si is usually so serious and unsmiling. I've never seen him smile at any female colleague. I even thought he and Special Assistant Lu were a couple!"
"I feel like there's going to be a dramatic showdown soon."
When Lu Zhou brought Wen Yan to the door of the CEO's office, Wen Yan suddenly heard a woman's tearful voice coming from inside. "Si Moyan, you don't love Wen Yan at all, so why won't you divorce her? If you're with me, you will absolutely maximize your benefits. You are a smart man..."
Before the woman could finish speaking, she was ruthlessly interrupted by the man. "Lucy, I will say this one more time. In this life, apart from Wen Yan, I will never like another woman. Please have some self-respect. Don't be the other woman when you know I'm married!"
Wen Yan couldn't help but curl her lips into a smile.
[Hahaha, at least the dog man has good taste and isn't so desperate that he'd eat anything. Otherwise, he'd be the one locked in a cage and tortured.]
Just as Wen Yan finished complaining in her heart, the office door was pulled open.
Lucy walked out, humiliated and angry. She glanced at Wen Yan, then looked back at Si Moyan. "I'm not someone who pesters people endlessly. Since you have rejected me time and time again, I won't come looking for you ever again. Don't regret this!"
Wen Yan's second brother, Wen Yiheng, had been pursuing her for a while. It seemed it was time for her to relent.
She had to support the Wen family and make Si Moyan regret not accepting her!
Seeing Wen Yan, Si Moyan took a few quick strides to her side, his long, slender hand firmly grasping her delicate white hand. "You didn't misunderstand anything, right?"
Wen Yan smiled and shook her head. "Do I look like such a petty person?"
[Lucy hit a wall here with Iceberg Si, so she will definitely accept Wen Yiheng's pursuit and invest in the Wen family to deal with the Si family.]
[But she is a step too late. Now that the Si family has the Sun, Lu, and Tang families as their backers, dealing with them will be as hard as ascending to the heavens.]
[I'm really looking forward to the day Wen Yiheng discovers Lucy's true colors and wants to escape but finds it impossible. Hehehe, just thinking about it is so exciting.]
Si Moyan looked at the woman with her rich inner monologue and led her to the top floor of the company.
"Hubby, weren't we going to Gangcheng to watch a movie? Why did you bring me here?"
Si Moyan pointed straight ahead. "Look over there."
Wen Yan looked in the direction Si Moyan was pointing, and her eyes couldn't help but light up.
Wow~
He was actually going to—
