Chapter 137

Mu Xue had always maintained a gentle demeanor in front of Chu Tianhe and Qin Xiaomeng, which had lulled Qin Xiaomeng into a false sense of security, even causing her to overlook Mu Xue’s true status—she was the esteemed eldest daughter of the Mu family!

At this moment, Mu Xue suddenly adopted an air of superiority, emanating an aura of authority and pressure that Qin Xiaomeng was simply not equipped to withstand.

In an instant, Qin Xiaomeng was stunned into silence, frozen for over ten seconds before she finally recovered and spoke, “Indeed… with the financial strength of the Mu family, gifting a villa is nothing.”

“So, Miss Qin, please do not be surprised,” Mu Xue said with a faint smile. The earlier cold and aloof attitude vanished as swiftly as it had appeared, replaced by a warmth that felt like the gentle rays of spring sunlight brushing against one’s face.

At that moment, Chu Tianhe’s gaze slowly settled on Mu Xue, appraising her from head to toe.

Though only a matter of seconds had passed, Mu Xue’s seamless emotional shift was remarkable. It was said throughout the country that she was a rare prodigy in the business world, and now Chu Tianhe could see that the rumors were true.

“Miss Mu, a word of warning—Xiaomeng is the sister of my late wife and the closest person I have in this world. From now on, I would advise you not to speak to her in such a tone. I do not like it,” Chu Tianhe said firmly.

Though he understood that Mu Xue’s sudden change in demeanor was a tactic to mask the matter of the villa, Qin Xiaomeng was Qin Xiaorou’s younger sister, and no matter what, Chu Tianhe would always prioritize her.

The formidable aura and pressure Mu Xue had displayed moments ago clearly made Qin Xiaomeng uncomfortable, something Chu Tianhe did not want to witness.

Moreover, given Mu Xue’s keen intellect, there must have been a better way to handle the situation, but she had simply chosen not to.

After all, Chu Tianhe had personally witnessed Mu Xue’s exceptional abilities and her precise insight into human nature. Her recent behavior was evidently a deliberate move, seemingly designed to exert pressure on Qin Xiaomeng.

Though Chu Tianhe did not understand Mu Xue’s motives, her actions displeased him greatly.

“Apologies, Mr. Chu. I was a bit hasty just now. Please forgive me,” Mu Xue quickly apologized. Although Chu Tianhe’s words sounded like a mere reminder, they were in fact a grave warning to her. She promptly offered an apologetic smile toward Qin Xiaomeng as well.

“It’s nothing, really. It’s my fault. I’m inexperienced and didn’t think things through properly. It has nothing to do with Miss Mu,” Qin Xiaomeng said, flustered that such a wealthy heiress would take the initiative to apologize to her. She waved her hand hurriedly in response.

At the same time, warmth blossomed in her heart, and a faint blush colored her cheeks.

Chu Tianhe was standing up for her!

He was warning the Mu family’s eldest daughter on her behalf!

For Qin Xiaomeng, that was enough. The man she cared for most had once again become her steadfast shield, her towering pillar of support.

Though it was a trivial matter, it meant more to her than anything else.

“Mr. Chu, if there is nothing else, I shall take my leave,” Mu Xue said, aware that her earlier conduct had displeased Chu Tianhe. Without lingering any longer, she greeted them politely and turned to leave the acupuncture clinic.

However, the moment Mu Xue got into the car, her expression darkened instantly.

“No, I was too impatient,” she muttered.

What she had said earlier was indeed intentional. Her purpose was simple: to establish an imposing presence in Qin Xiaomeng’s mind, to make her realize the vast chasm between them, and to discourage her from pursuing any further.