Her Little Mute Omega [Rebirth] - Chapter 40

Lu Chan sat at her desk and turned on her computer. The first thing she did was check the news feed.

Normally, she wouldn’t waste time on such trivial updates.

The news of Mu Jin’s differentiation dominated the front pages of major news outlets, accompanied by full interview videos.

Lu Chan immediately clicked through, examining the content with the same seriousness and focus she applied to her work.

On camera, Mu Jin smiled warmly, facing reporters from various television stations without a hint of panic or nervousness. She answered their questions with calm composure.

Her delicate, charming face frequently lit up with gentle, poised smiles, showcasing her impeccable manners and flawless demeanor.

Lu Chan was somewhat surprised, a faint sense of joy and pride rising within her.

She had always believed Mu Jin to be rather shy and timid in large gatherings. She never expected her to display such poise and grace before the cameras, showing no signs of being a first-time interviewee.

The corners of Lu Chan’s lips curled slightly upward as she began scrolling through the comments.

Her smile quickly faltered, her eyes turning icy, a hint of anger flickering within them.

Many comments below discussed Mu Jin’s muteness, dripping with mockery and ridicule.

Lu Chan’s anger intensified as she read, her fingers tightening around the mouse.

Some comments were particularly vicious, using vile language to attack Mu Jin and her family.

Unable to bear reading any further, Lu Chan slammed the webpage shut.

After taking a sip of water to suppress her fury, she summoned Wen Rou.

“President Lu, what can I do for you?” Wen Rou asked cautiously.

Seeing the undisguised rage on Lu Chan’s frosty face, she couldn’t help but reflect on her recent work performance.

“Find someone to control the comments on this news article. I don’t want to see any negative messages. Also, investigate the identities of the most aggressive commenters in the section,” Lu Chan ordered coldly, her expression unusually severe.

A faint S-Class Alpha pheromone leaked into the air.

Wen Rou’s heart skipped a beat. She hurried out to handle the situation.

She rarely saw Lu Chan so enraged at work, almost losing control of her pheromones.

They had both seen the news of the S-Class differentiation, and most of their colleagues were simply surprised.

Even though S-Class Alphas were rare, it wasn’t enough to provoke jealousy or malicious insults among them.

The online comments, however, were truly appalling, relentlessly attacking the person for being mute and fabricating false scenarios to slander them.

Even as an outsider, Wen Rou felt indignant on their behalf.

But President Lu had always dismissed such “meaningless” news. Her rare display of anger this time suggested a deeper connection to the person in question.

Wen Rou couldn’t help but speculate about a romantic relationship, the more she thought about it, the more convinced she became.

She even imagined Lu Chan secretly pining for this person, her unrequited feelings leading to a possessive, domineering pursuit.

Still, she dared only fantasize, never daring to ask Lu Chan directly.

As Lu Chan handled her daily tasks, the malicious online comments kept replaying in her mind, her anger refusing to dissipate.

Today, everyone who reported to Lu Chan’s office trembled with fear, nearly all of them receiving a scolding.

Everyone could sense that President Lu was in a foul mood.

They worked with strained nerves, determined to avoid even the slightest mistake.

Even a minor issue, if noticed by Lu Chan, would inevitably result in a harsh reprimand.

Lu Chan was deeply agitated.

Her already sour mood was only exacerbated by the constant errors and unnecessary mistakes made by others.

Even after reprimanding them, her anger remained undiminished.

“Have the comments been controlled? Have you tracked down those people’s information yet?” Lu Chan snapped into the phone at Wen Rou, her delicate brows furrowed with fury.

Wen Rou’s heart skipped a beat at the ice-cold tone. She replied cautiously, “President Lu, we’ve handled most of it. Tracking down their information will take a little more time.”

“Why is it taking so long? Resolve everything within the hour!” Lu Chan barked.

“Yes, President Lu,” Wen Rou replied hastily, terrified of being scolded for a slow response.

After hanging up, Wen Rou addressed the public relations team: “Everyone, put aside your other tasks and prioritize President Lu’s instructions.”

“This has nothing to do with the company. Why should we handle it?” someone protested, clearly dissatisfied.

“President Lu’s affairs are the company’s affairs. How can you claim it’s unrelated? Are you not part of Lu Corporation? Or perhaps you’re unwilling to comply? If that’s the case, you can submit your resignation to HR right now, and I’ll personally expedite your application to President Lu,” Wen Rou retorted coldly, a hint of amusement in her voice.

The protester immediately lowered his head, silenced.

Wen Rou deliberately scoffed, then smiled. “President Lu is currently managing all company matters. I’m merely relaying his instructions. If you have any grievances, take them directly to him. Our President Lu is a reasonable man; he certainly wouldn’t make things difficult for you.”

The phrases “Our President Lu” and “reasonable man” carried loaded implications.

Many members of the public relations team had been cultivated by Chairman Lu and were now under the supervision of Director Lu—President Lu’s cousin, Lu Qiong. She was currently on a business trip to the Capital and expected to return in a few days.

No one dared to respond to Wen Rou’s words.

They had all endured fierce competition to secure their positions at Lu Corporation, and none were willing to easily relinquish their highly compensated jobs.

An hour later, all the information Lu Chan had requested was laid out on her desk.

As she reviewed the ordinary faces and unremarkable backgrounds of these individuals, Lu Chan frowned in disgust.

She had always known how ruthless the hearts hidden beneath the perfect smiles of the upper class could be.

But she never imagined that so many ordinary people could harbor such inner ugliness.

“Issue private warnings,” Lu Chan instructed. “Contact their employers and inform them of these individuals’ true character.”

“Understood, President Lu,” Wen Rou replied, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

She had expected Lu Chan, given her fury, to take drastic measures, not this relatively “gentle” approach.

If it were her, she would have given them a taste of their own medicine.

She would have made those who cyberbullied others experience the torment of being cyberbullied themselves.

While such methods might not be the most righteous, they would certainly be the most cathartic for her.

After delegating the task, Lu Chan’s mood improved slightly.

Dealing with these people was as simple as uttering a word.

But since Mu Jin was involved, she didn’t want to take things too far.

She couldn’t shake the worry that if her actions were too ruthless, Mu Jin might discover them. The thought of seeing disappointment in those clear, innocent eyes was unbearable.

This was the first time Lu Chan had felt psychological pressure and restraint while making a decision.

However, it wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.

As she was busy, her phone rang. It was Ye Xian calling.

“What is it?” Lu Chan answered after a few seconds, her voice cold.

“Chanchan, have you seen today’s news?” Ye Xian asked excitedly, her voice rising to a shrill pitch.

Lu Chan frowned, responding with a curt “Mm.”

Ye Xian, who had never been able to gauge Lu Chan’s true feelings, chuckled softly and softened her tone. “Some of the comments online are just awful. Xiao Jin is about to cry from anger.”

Lu Chan’s eyes flashed, the anger she had suppressed surging back to the surface. Gripping her phone tightly, she said, “I’ve already dealt with those online comments. They won’t appear again.”

Ye Xian’s tense mood instantly relaxed.

Hearing Lu Chan’s cold tone, she had assumed Lu Chan didn’t care. She hadn’t realized the matter had already been resolved.

It seemed Lu Chan cared about Mu Jin even more than she had imagined.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have “abused her power” by using the Lu Family’s influence to handle matters outside the company.

If the Old Master found out about this, she would undoubtedly face a severe reprimand.

“Little Boss Lu, those online comments are secondary. What Mu Jin needs most right now is your concern. You know about this, so why haven’t you called to check on Xiao Jin?” Ye Xian said with a playful smile, her words tinged with reproach and a hint of helplessness.

Lu Chan excelled at handling crises and important matters, her competence beyond reproach.

But she was as dense as a log, utterly clueless about emotional priorities.

And she was such a repressed showoff, doing everything without a word.

If Ye Xian hadn’t called to ask, they would never have known Lu Chan had handled the online backlash.

Lu Chan froze, a flicker of confusion crossing her usually sharp, intelligent eyes.

She had assumed that by eliminating the source of the problem, Mu Jin would no longer be harmed.

The crisis would end there.

She hadn’t realized she also needed to call and show concern.

“I understand,” Lu Chan said coldly, hanging up abruptly.

She tapped Mu Jin’s number, but her finger hesitated over the dial button.

After a long moment of contemplation, Lu Chan finally decided what to say.

Before she could press the button, the phone rang, displaying Mu Jin’s incoming call.

Lu Chan’s heart skipped a beat. The carefully rehearsed words vanished from her mind. She answered, her voice low and steady, “Xiao Jin, is something wrong?”

The moment the words left her mouth, Lu Chan instantly regretted them.

“I came to thank you, Sister Chan,” the cat-paw device chirped sweetly. “Aunt Ye told me you helped me deal with those nasty comments. Thank you so much!”

Even without seeing her, Lu Chan could imagine the radiant smile on Mu Jin’s adorable face.

“You’re welcome,” she replied almost reflexively.

She paused, unsure what to say next.

“Sister Chan, are you free tonight? I’d like to treat you to dinner. You’ve helped me so much lately, and I really want to thank you properly.”

The word “no” nearly slipped out, but Lu Chan caught herself just in time and said, “Okay.”

Mu Jin burst into a joyful laugh, secretly relieved.

After agreeing on the time and place, they hung up.

Lu Chan put down her phone and focused on her work.

At precisely 5:30 PM, she left work on time.

Everyone stared in astonishment as Lu Chan walked out.

Given how angry she’d been earlier, they’d expected her to work late. Yet here she was, leaving on time, and she even seemed to be in a good mood, with no trace of her earlier anger.

The morning’s dark clouds now seemed like a collective hallucination.

“What are you all staring at? Do you want to work overtime?” Lu Chan asked coldly, glancing at the group.

“We’re leaving right away,” they replied hurriedly, quickly lowering their heads to focus on their tasks.

Though curious about Lu Chan’s unusual behavior, none dared to ask.

As soon as Lu Chan left, the group began whispering among themselves.

“President Lu has been leaving work so promptly lately, and she’s often out during office hours.”

“I’ve noticed she’s become increasingly moody.”

This remark drew surprised glances from several colleagues.

“That’s not what I meant…” the speaker quickly clarified. “I meant she’s been acting a bit like someone in love—her emotions are all over the place.”

“Now that you mention it, that makes sense. President Lu has been quite unpredictable lately.”

“Exactly! Sometimes she’ll scold us harshly for the smallest mistakes. Other times, I’m sure I’m about to get yelled at for a real blunder, but she says nothing at all.”

The discussion grew more animated, each person becoming more convinced as they spoke.

“Ahem, everyone, it’s time to go home. Let’s not gossip about President Lu’s personal matters,” Wen Rou reminded them with a gentle cough.

The group immediately dropped their gossipy expressions and happily left for the day.

Lu Chan drove to the agreed-upon location.

This time, Mu Jin had chosen an upscale restaurant with an elegant ambiance. The private booths offered excellent privacy.

Mu Jin was already there, sitting demurely. Her pale pink dress exuded youthful charm, and her meticulously applied makeup made her look like an adorable and beautiful fairy.

A flicker of admiration flashed in Lu Chan’s eyes as she walked over, sat down, and set her bag aside.

“Sister Chan, what would you like to eat?” Mu Jin asked with a smile, rising to her feet. “I’ll call a server over to take our order.”

“No need, stay seated,” Lu Chan replied. “Someone will be over shortly.”

As if on cue, a server approached to take their order.

Mu Jin immediately sat back down, placing her hands neatly on her lap and maintaining a polite smile.

After Lu Chan placed her order, she glanced at Mu Jin, a hint of surprise crossing her mind.

Mu Jin’s gentle, smiling demeanor was strikingly similar to how she had acted after their marriage.

It almost gave Lu Chan the illusion that they were dining out as a married couple.

In reality, they had never eaten out alone together after their wedding.

Due to Mu Jin’s unique circumstances, she rarely left the villa except to visit Yan Zhu or accompany Lu Chan to essential banquets. Most of the time, she remained quietly at home, patiently awaiting Lu Chan’s return from work.

The Lu Family had severely restricted Mu Jin’s freedom, effectively stripping her of her social circle.

At the time, Mu Jin hadn’t realized anything was amiss. It was only after her rebirth that she truly understood how much Mu Jin had sacrificed in this marriage.

“Sister Chan, what are you thinking about? Do you not like it here?” Mu Jin asked anxiously, her hands clenched tightly beneath the table.

This could be considered their first proper date. She had dressed meticulously and researched extensively beforehand.

Unfortunately, Lu Chan was far more familiar with such settings and needed no assistance. Mu Jin’s preparations proved largely useless.

Dining in such an upscale restaurant naturally required more decorum than casual roadside meals.

Mu Jin had been meticulously monitoring her behavior, ensuring she wouldn’t embarrass herself.

In those brief seconds, Mu Jin’s mind raced, her anxiety growing.

“Nothing,” Lu Chan replied coolly, withdrawing her gaze.

The cramped space fell silent. Lu Chan frowned slightly, racking her brain for conversation topics.

Noticing Lu Chan’s apparent displeasure, Mu Jin pursed her lips and asked softly, “Sister Chan, is something at work bothering you?”

The moment the words left her mouth, Mu Jin’s heart clenched, and she wanted to retract them immediately.

Before coming, Ye Xian had warned her not to discuss work-related matters.

In the Lu Family, Omegas were forbidden from interfering in company affairs. The Old Master was particularly strict about this, fearing that pillow talk might influence corporate decisions and operations.

Even though the Ye Family had business dealings with the Lu Family, Ye Xian was not allowed to participate in company matters, only permitted to visit the Lu Corporation Building.

Ye Xian herself had no interest in such matters and had never once visited the Lu Corporation Building.

“No,” Lu Chan replied, her mind still searching for a topic.

“That’s good,” Mu Jin said with a gentle smile, falling silent.

Being alone with Lu Chan always made her nervous, prone to making unnecessary mistakes.

Just now, despite having memorized the forbidden topics, she had still asked the wrong question.

“Xiao Jin, I watched your interview video today. You did well,” Lu Chan finally said, her tone serious, as if praising a company employee.

Mu Jin’s heart tightened. She lowered her head slightly, her long lashes fluttering rapidly.

She felt both anxious and delighted.

“Thank you, Sister Chan,” Mu Jin said, her lips curving into a small smile, her fair cheeks flushing a delicate pink. “I’m so grateful you told me all the things I needed to be careful about.”

Paired with her soft pink dress, she looked even more shy and innocent.

Lu Chan’s eyes flickered, a sudden flutter in her chest. She glanced at Mu Jin again, her expression remaining neutral as she replied, “You’re welcome.”

The atmosphere settled into silence once more.

Lu Chan took a deep breath, mentally scrambling for a new topic.

Before she could come up with anything, a waiter arrived with their meals.

Forced to abandon conversation, Lu Chan began to eat.

Mu Jin pressed her lips together, a pang of disappointment in her heart.

She had missed her chance to talk before dinner, and now, with the meal underway, it was even less appropriate to speak.

Noticing Mu Jin’s downcast gaze and barely touched food, Lu Chan paused and asked softly, “Xiao Jin, what’s wrong? Don’t you like the food?”

“No, that’s not it!” Mu Jin shook her head hastily, forcing a perfect smile onto her small face.

She dared not say too much, fearing she might say the wrong thing.

“Good,” Lu Chan replied, picking up her utensils and resuming her meal.

Mu Jin lowered her lashes, a misty film of hurt welling up in her eyes.

After finishing their meal, the two sat in silence.

“Xiao Jin, I’ll take you home,” Lu Chan said, rising from her seat.

Mu Jin froze, wanting to linger a little longer. She pressed her lips together, her fingers fidgeting with the cat paw device, but couldn’t think of a reason to stay.

“Thank you for the meal tonight,” Lu Chan said in a cool, detached tone. “I’ll treat you next time.”

The formulaic words seemed devoid of any emotion.

A pang of bitterness struck Mu Jin’s heart, and she nodded meekly.

The two walked out one after the other. As they passed a private booth, voices drifted from within.

“These days, anything is possible. Even a mute can differentiate into an S-Class. I wonder if the hospital made a mistake. And her parents are both Betas—it’s truly unbelievable.”

“How could two Betas produce an S-Class? Maybe she was stolen. Even if she is S-Class, she’s still just a mute. She can’t even speak. Who would marry her?”

“Marrying a mute? That man must be blind or crippled. Only then would they be a good match.”

The three women burst into laughter.

Lu Chan walked to the entrance of the cubicle, her expression icy as she glared inside.

One of the women recognized Lu Chan and hurriedly stood up, straightening her clothes and forcing a practiced smile. “Miss Lu, what brings you here? What a surprise to run into you here!”

As she spoke, she lowered her head shyly, but her voice couldn’t conceal her pride.

The other two women cast envious glances and discreetly adjusted their outfits. One even reached up to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear.

Lu Chan ignored their gestures, her eyes growing colder. “Who are you?”

Her tone carried no contempt, but her natural air of authority made the simple question crush the woman’s confidence.

The woman flushed crimson, shamefully lowering her head, her earlier smugness vanished.

The other two exchanged glances and stifled giggles.

Mu Jin observed their every move, the humiliation from their earlier words still ringing in her ears.

The words online were just text, affecting her to some extent but not enough to make her angry or upset.

But these people were saying these things right in front of her, not only insulting her but also maliciously attacking her parents.

She refused to pretend nothing had happened and endure their vile mockery.

Mu Jin’s eyes darkened as she considered her options. She reached out and took Lu Chan’s arm, asking with a light laugh, “Sister Chan, who are these people?”

“I don’t know them,” Lu Chan replied coldly.

“Miss Lu, we met before! You even spoke to me,” the woman quickly explained, her face eager to please.

“Why would I speak to a common Omega?” Lu Chan’s eyes narrowed, ruthlessly exposing the truth.

The woman’s face flushed crimson with embarrassment as she tried to defend herself. Under Lu Chan’s icy gaze, she lowered her head in shame and anger, daring not to speak further.

The other two women’s expressions shifted to mockery, but when they looked at Mu Jin, their eyes turned green with jealousy.

Their expressions were utterly undisguised.

Watching their shifting moods, Mu Jin felt a little better.

She leaned closer to Lu Chan, making the two of them appear even more intimate.

“Miss Lu, those who speak little often harbor the deepest schemes. Don’t be fooled,” one of the women said, winking suggestively and offering a fervent warning.

“My affairs are none of your concern,” Lu Chan replied coldly, showing no regard for the woman’s feelings.

The woman’s heart sank, her face paling as she lowered her head in shame.

The last woman, sensing the situation, wisely kept silent.

The three women, who had been laughing triumphantly and gossiping freely just moments before, now stood frozen in fear.

They didn’t even dare to sit down, remaining awkwardly standing, their faces flushed with embarrassment.

Seeing this, Mu Jin suddenly realized that these spiteful people were nothing more than bullies.

They only knew how to belittle others, and in the presence of someone superior, they would fawn and grovel.

They lacked even the basic respect one should show to others.

“Sister Chan, let’s go,” Mu Jin said with a gentle smile, turning to look outside.

She had no desire to see these women again.

“Mm,” Lu Chan nodded, turning to leave.

Once they were out of the women’s sight, Mu Jin released Lu Chan’s hand, maintaining a half-step distance behind her.

Lu Chan felt a faint pang of disappointment, though her expression remained unchanged.

She wasn’t blind to Mu Jin’s deliberate actions earlier, but she didn’t mind.

Rather than unwavering kindness and docility, she preferred Mu Jin to possess some cunning—or, put differently, to be more intelligent and cold-hearted.

In the Lu Family’s intricate web of relationships, everyone harbored their own hidden agendas. Excessive kindness would only invite exploitation.

In her previous life, Mu Jin had been gentle and kind to everyone. Even the servants were treated with warmth and respect. It was precisely this excessive kindness and forbearance that had led to her suffering so much injustice within the Lu Family.

This time, with her protection, the tragedy of the past would never be repeated.