The Space-Time Boss: 1970s Revolution

Chapter 123: Hatred

As Mu Wanlan was forcibly dragged away and locked up by the guards, her chest was still brimming with hatred.

Yet, in her disoriented state, she could no longer distinguish who she should truly hate.

Should she hate the man who destroyed her life?

Should she hate Old Master Mu for his ruthlessness and leaving her no escape route?

Or should she hate her brother?

Perhaps she should even hate herself?

If she had followed Old Master Mu's arrangements, would these events have never occurred?

If she had not complained about the arduous farm work, or if she had not been so disdainful of the dilapidated house, and had made more effort to get along with the people at the youth station, would those things have happened?

After enduring such prolonged emotional torment, Mu Wanlan now felt as though she was the only person left in a silent and desolate world.

Hatred, resentment, greed, obsession...

Mu Wanlan sat with her knees hugged to her chest, staring out the window, and suddenly she buried her face in her knees, crying out in pain.

Why was she discovered?

All her years of scheming were now in ruins...

...

Returning from the hospital, Wei Xuezhe found Mu Lianshen still standing in the courtyard.

He remained silent, his demeanor cold and detached, as if he were isolated from the world, devoid of any emotion.

"The old master has been stabilized... But Auntie has collapsed again. We still don't know her condition. Aren't you going to see her?" Wei Xuezhe's voice broke the silence. Seeing that Mu Lianshen remained unresponsive, he continued, "What are you planning to do about her?"

"According to the law, she will be thoroughly investigated for all her actions," Mu Lianshen's voice was calm, his lips barely curving into a smile so faint it was nearly imperceptible. His eyes and brows were devoid of expression.

Wei Xuezhe was silent. Given what she had already done, and with more still under investigation, the law would undoubtedly impose the death penalty. It was only right for her to bear the consequences of her actions.

"How about Xiao Xiao?"

Wei Xuezhe suddenly realized he hadn't seen the child all afternoon.

Hearing her name, a flicker of emotion crossed Mu Lianshen's eyes. He looked towards the Zhai family's direction.

At that moment, Fu Xiao was preparing for dinner under Zhai Jiu's hospitality.

The small dining table had no other Zhai family members present, only Shen Xingzhou, Fu Yu, and Zhai Jiu.

As they were halfway through their meal, Mu Lianshen and Wei Xuezhe entered with the Zhai family's escort.

Zhai Zhengping, the third son of the Zhai family, noticed Zhai Jiu still eating with an indifferent expression and frowned, "Xiao Jiu, Lianshen is looking for you..."

Zhai Jiu slowly wiped his mouth, stood up from the table, and without acknowledging Mu Lianshen, walked straight to the stone table in the courtyard.

Mu Lianshen glanced at Fu Xiao, who was quietly eating without indicating any desire to speak with him. He suppressed his emotions and turned to Zhai Zhengping, saying calmly, "Third Brother Zhai, please go about your business..."