Her Little Mute Omega [Rebirth] - Chapter 43

After waiting for half an hour, Mu Jin’s door finally opened from the inside.

The first to emerge was an elderly man with a full head of white hair, appearing to be around seventy years old. Dressed in casual attire, he moved with surprising agility and radiated vitality.

“Chairman Yan,” Lu Chan greeted him, stepping forward.

A flicker of surprise crossed Yan Zhenwei’s face before it quickly transformed into a hearty smile. “President Lu! What a surprise to see you here. This old man is truly astonished.”

“Chairman Yan, you flatter me. I’m the one who should be surprised,” Lu Chan replied politely, her gaze shifting to Mu Jin.

She studied Mu Jin’s face carefully, noting the absence of any distress.

Lu Chan immediately understood: Mu Jin had already made up her mind.

“Xiao Jin, are you alright?” Yan Zhu rushed over, pulling Mu Jin behind her protectively, as if guarding her from harm.

Seeing this, Yan Zhenwei’s smile remained undiminished. “Xiao Zhu, Mu Jin and I have already agreed. I’ll send someone to bring her back in a few days.”

Yan Zhu stared at Mu Jin in disbelief, tears welling in her red, swollen eyes. Her lips moved soundlessly, her throat seemingly paralyzed, unable to utter a word.

Mu Jin smiled gently, giving Yan Zhu a comforting hug as she typed, “Mom, Grandpa and I have already agreed.”

The word “Grandpa” struck Yan Zhu’s heart like a hammer blow, nearly causing her to lose her balance.

Mu Jin quickly steadied her, offering a reassuring smile.

Yan Zhu’s expression froze, her lips parted, and she began to weep silently.

In that moment, she suddenly realized that the person she had always protected had grown up and was now capable of making her own decisions.

“Mom, don’t cry. I’ll be fine,” Mu Jin said with a sweet smile, her bright eyes filled with determination and understanding.

Yan Zhu lowered her head, leaning against the wall as tears streamed down her face. After a moment, she managed to regain her voice, her voice strained as she asked, “Xiao Jin, are you sure about this? Don’t you want to pursue graduate studies anymore?”

“Grandpa has promised not to interfere with my studies. I can still apply to graduate school,” Mu Jin replied with a smile, reaching out to wipe away Yan Zhu’s tears, her eyes brimming with tenderness.

“He’s just trying to trick you into going back…” Yan Zhu whispered through her sobs.

The living room fell silent, and everyone heard her words.

Lu Chan glanced at Mu Jin, her detached gaze concealing a flicker of concern.

A flash of anger crossed Yan Zhenwei’s face, but he suppressed his fury and maintained a smile as he said, “Xiao Zhu, I am Xiao Jin’s grandfather. I will naturally honor any promise I make to her.”

Yan Zhu heard the threat in his words, her eyes stinging with tears as a wave of helplessness washed over her.

She had no way to fight the Yan Family.

Even if she refused, they would find other means to take Mu Jin away.

Mu Jin had likely agreed because she understood their situation and didn’t want to make things harder for her mother.

“Xiao Jin… I’m so useless… I can’t protect you…” Yan Zhu sobbed, burying her face in her hands, her voice filled with despair and sorrow.

Mu Jin’s heart ached. She bit her lip tightly to hold back her own tears.

“Xiao Jin, spend these next two days with your mother. Your grandfather will come to pick you up personally. You don’t need to bring anything from this house; I’ll have everything new prepared for you,” Yan Zhenwei said with a smile, his suppressed anger now replaced by smug satisfaction.

Throughout the entire exchange, he hadn’t once looked Yan Zhu in the eye.

“Okay, Grandpa. Safe travels,” Mu Jin replied with a gentle smile, her expression obedient and warm.

Yan Zhenwei nodded in satisfaction and left with his bodyguards.

The crowded living room suddenly felt spacious again, punctuated by Yan Zhu’s intermittent sobs.

Ye Xian sighed inwardly and walked over to Yan Zhu, helping her sit down. She gently comforted her, “Xiao Zhuzhu, don’t overthink it. Mu Jin returning to the Yan Family might actually be a good thing.”

She had considered asking Lu Chan for help, but Mu Jin had already made her decision, and Lu Chan, as an outsider, couldn’t interfere in the Yan Family’s affairs.

Yan Zhu lowered her head, as if she hadn’t heard, and kept wiping away her tears.

Seeing this, Mu Jin crouched down beside her, leaning obediently against Yan Zhu’s leg. “Mom, don’t worry. I’ll be fine.”

Yan Zhu reached out to stroke Mu Jin’s head, unable to resist pleading, “Xiao Jin, don’t believe his words. Let’s leave this place and never come back, okay?”

Mu Jin shook her head urgently, glancing cautiously at Lu Chan from the corner of her eye. With a serious expression, she said, “Mom, I’ve already made up my mind. I’ll go back to Grandpa and study hard.”

“But you…” Yan Zhu’s voice choked with emotion. Meeting Mu Jin’s unwavering gaze, the rest of her words caught in her throat.

“Lu Chan, take Xiao Jin outside to calm down. She’s young and doesn’t understand many things. Please talk to her properly,” Ye Xian urged quickly, giving Lu Chan a meaningful look.

Lu Chan’s eyes flickered, but her expression remained unchanged as she said, “Xiao Jin, come with me.”

“Okay,” Mu Jin replied obediently, standing up with a slight smile. She patted the back of Yan Zhu’s hand.

Yan Zhu instinctively reached out to hold her back, but her hand closed on empty air.

She stared in bewilderment at her empty palm, tears streaming down her face even more fiercely.

Lu Chan and Mu Jin sat by the window, two plates of pastries on the table.

Mu Jin kept her head lowered, her hands clasped nervously in her lap.

The cat-paw device in her hand was damp with sweat from her tight grip. She hadn’t yet found the words to begin.

“Are you truly decided?” Lu Chan asked, her voice low and steady.

Her cool, clear eyes seemed to see through everything.

Mu Jin avoided her gaze, nodding slowly but firmly.

She pressed her lips together, wanting to explain that she hadn’t agreed out of vanity.

But her trembling fingers could barely type.

“Since you’ve made up your mind, then do as you wish. If you encounter any problems in the future, you can come to me,” Lu Chan continued.

Her calm voice carried a reassuring strength.

Mu Jin’s eyes widened. She clasped her hands tightly together, lifting her head with a bright smile.

The corners of her lips curved upward, but tears streamed down her face involuntarily.

Though Lu Chan hadn’t said much, this understanding and support were exactly what she needed in that moment.

She knew all too well the fate of Omegas, but she had no choice but to agree.

If she opposed the Yan Family, her family’s years of hard-earned business would be lost. They might even have to flee the city to escape the Yan Family’s reach.

But she didn’t want to leave.

She wanted to be closer to the person across from her.

“Sister Chan, aren’t you going to ask me why I’m doing this?” Mu Jin wiped away her tears, typing with trembling fingers.

“Whatever your reasons, I’ll respect your decision,” Lu Chan said, rising to gently pat Mu Jin’s head. “Even after you go to the Yan Family, don’t be afraid. Come to me if you need anything.”

Hearing this, Mu Jin felt an unexpected sense of being protected. She chuckled softly and asked cautiously, “Wouldn’t that be too much trouble for you, Sister Chan?”

“No, just come to me if you need anything,” Lu Chan repeated patiently for the third time.

The repeated assurances gradually eased Mu Jin’s anxiety. She smiled sweetly, stood up, and carefully wrapped her arms around Lu Chan, leaning in gently.

Lu Chan froze for a moment, her body stiffening.

By the time she reacted, Mu Jin had already released her.

“Thank you, Sister Chan,” Mu Jin said, her eyes crinkling into a charming smile.

The lingering worry in Lu Chan’s heart vanished instantly.

Mu Jin was even more intelligent and courageous than she had imagined.

Despite the immense pressure from the Yan Family, she could face them with a smile and even negotiate terms with Yan Zhenwei.

This was something she hadn’t anticipated.

Given Yan Zhenwei’s urgency, she had expected him to take Mu Jin away immediately and arrange the marriage.

She never imagined he would agree to wait two days and even allow Mu Jin to continue her studies.

She refused to believe Yan Zhenwei was making this concession out of familial affection.

It must be Mu Jin’s own abilities and courage that had persuaded Yan Zhenwei to wait.

Ye Xian helped Yan Zhu out of the room and saw the two women chatting and laughing. The answer immediately became clear to her.

She glanced at Yan Zhu and said reassuringly, “Xiao Jin may seem gentle and kind, but she’s actually very independent-minded. She understands many things and often makes the right choices. With her intelligence and resourcefulness, she’ll be able to hold her own in the Yan Family.”

Yan Zhu sniffled at these words, quickly covering her mouth with her fingers.

Hearing the sound, Mu Jin stood up and walked over, a smile curving her lips. “Mom, what do you want to eat? I’ll get it for you.”

Yan Zhu shook her head, her tear-filled eyes meeting Lu Chan’s, a faint glimmer of hope still lingering within them.

“Aunt Yan,” Lu Chan greeted politely.

Yan Zhu’s expression immediately darkened, her face filled with sorrow.

There was no turning back now.

Mu Jin’s return to the Yan Family became the hottest topic overnight.

Lu Chan couldn’t click on any news article without seeing related reports.

This time, the Yan Family and the media had orchestrated a massive publicity campaign, making the name “Mu Jin” explode across the internet in a single night.

The discussion shifted entirely away from Mu Jin’s muteness, with everyone’s attention now focused solely on the Yan Family.

To celebrate Chairman Yan’s recognition of his granddaughter, the Yan Family hosted a grand banquet, inviting numerous prominent figures.

Lu Chan received not only an invitation from the Yan Family but also a message from Mu Jin:

“Sister Chan, will you be attending the banquet tonight?”

“Yes,” Lu Chan replied, then added after a moment’s thought, “How have you been at the Yan Family these past few days?”

Surprised by this show of concern, Mu Jin smiled happily. “Everything’s been wonderful. Grandfather has been very kind and attentive to all my needs.”

“That’s good,” Lu Chan said, relieved.

Though Mu Jin was mute, she was still an S-Class Omega. Even without a strategic marriage, she could bring immense benefits to the Yan Family.

If the Yan Family weren’t fools, they would naturally treat Mu Jin well.

“I can’t wait to see Sister Chan,” Mu Jin typed, her face flushed, her eyes sparkling with barely concealed joy.

This banquet, ostensibly celebrating her return to the Yan Family, was actually a matchmaking event to find her a suitable marriage partner.

Her grandfather had agreed to let her choose first.

If her choice proved unsuitable, he would undoubtedly intervene.

But if she chose Lu Chan, who was also S-Class, her grandfather would likely approve.

With her newfound status as the Yan Family’s Young Mistress, she could finally draw closer to Lu Chan.

That once unattainable figure, whose back had always seemed so distant, was now within reach.

No one would ever again say she wasn’t worthy.

“I’ll be there,” Lu Chan affirmed.

She understood the true purpose of the banquet all too well.

Yan Zhenwei was clearly impatient, eager to flaunt his prize to the world.

Tonight, she would face fierce competition, and she couldn’t afford to lose to anyone.

Especially her cousin, Ye Xiangxing, who would undoubtedly attend.

Moreover, Lu Chan sensed that Ye Xiangxing also harbored feelings for Mu Jin.