Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!

Butler Ou looked at Mu Qingran, who still seemed very displeased, and gathered the maids in the living room downstairs, sternly reminding them:

"Miss Mu will soon become the second young madam of the Huo Family. From now on, everyone must treat Miss Mu just like the master of Huo Garden, without the slightest neglect. Do you hear me?"

Having served in the Huo Family for decades, Butler Ou’s words were as good as the old master’s wishes. His voice, resonant as a large bell, echoed throughout the entire living room.

The maids put down their work one after another, and their gazes towards Mu Qingran were filled with reverence: "Yes, Butler Ou."

Mu Qingran’s face finally relaxed and she glanced at Jiayi with triumph.

So what if you are the woman of the eldest young master?

Did you hear that? I am the legitimate young madam of the Huo Family, the daughter-in-law of the Huo Family, the biological mother of the eldest grandson.

In the end, I am still one rank above you.

Jiayi caught every nuance of Mu Qingran’s gaze and knew too well that she was killing a chicken to scare the monkey, deliberately flaunting her future status as the second young madam in front of her.

The reasons why Huo Zhenxuan married her were unknown to others, but how could Jiayi not know?

No matter how splendidly she dresses up, what’s the use?

Let’s see how long she can keep up the act.

Jiayi couldn’t be bothered with Mu Qingran and headed straight upstairs. As she passed Mu Qingran, she leaned in slightly and said softly, "The floor is slippery, ’Second Young Madam,’ be careful when you walk. It doesn’t matter if you fall, but if you hurt the treasure in your belly, then you would truly have nothing."

Mu Qingran gritted her teeth so hard they made a snapping sound, but in the end, she just huffed and went downstairs with the help of Acai.

As she was directing the maids on how to decorate, a maid hurriedly ran in: "Miss Mu, there is someone outside of Huo Garden looking for you."

Mu Qingran was startled: "Who is looking for me?"

The maid looked slightly disdainful: "I don’t know, a man around fifty years old, limping on one leg, looking somewhat... disheveled, like a beggar. If Miss Mu doesn’t recognize him, should I send him away first?" 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

As soon as Mu Qingran heard it was a crippled man, she immediately knew who it was—her heart thumped wildly!

It’s Dad, how did he get here? How did he know I am staying at Huo Garden now!

She swallowed her saliva and forced herself to appear calm, frowned, and waved her hand, sternly instructing: "It’s okay, you go on with your work. Oh, and don’t go spreading this trivial matter around."

The maid had just seen Mu Qingran acting like the second young madam, slapping Acai across the face, and with the full authority of her position, not to mention Butler Ou’s instructions, she dared not refuse, nodding: "Okay, Miss Mu."

Mu Qingran watched the maid leave, waited a few dozen seconds, and then took Acai’s arm: "You accompany me out for a moment."

Acai looked somewhat panicked: "Miss Mu, where are we going?"

Mu Qingran furrowed her brows: "You really are bothersome. Just to get some fresh air, it’s too stuffy in here."

Without a choice, Acai had to support Mu Qingran and go outside.

At the entrance of Huo Garden, Mu Qingran said to Acai, "You just wait for me here, I’ll be right out and back soon."

Acai had been instructed by the old man to take care of Miss Mu without leaving her side for a moment, to never let her guard down, and becoming anxious, said, "No, I should accompany you. Otherwise, the old master will scold me."

Mu Qingran coldly said, "The old master is your master, and am I not? I will soon be the second young granny. Do you intend not to listen to me? Just wait here for me, I’ll be right back in! Also, don’t let anyone find out I went out, and don’t tell anyone about today’s matters! Or I’ll make you pay!"

Acai didn’t dare to persuade her any further and could only watch as Mu Qingran quickly left through the side gate of Huo Garden.

Once outside, Mu Qingran saw Mu Derun, whom she hadn’t seen for a long time, standing by a flowerbed outside of Huo Garden. She quickly went over and in a low voice said, "What are you doing here looking for me? Haven’t I already severed father-daughter ties with you?"

Mu Derun glanced at his daughter’s swollen belly, a smile spreading across his wrinkled face, "Qingran, I hear you’re marrying the second young master?"

Mu Qingran already anticipated the purpose of this gambling addict’s visit and said with disgust, "What’s it to you? Don’t come looking for me again, I’m going back."

Mu Derun blocked her way, his eyes once again falling on his daughter’s belly, still smiling as he stretched out his hand wanting to touch, "How does it not concern me? I want to see my little grandchild. And there’s my future in-laws whom I haven’t even met yet..."

Mu Qingran slapped Mu Derun’s hand away, "What exactly do you want? Just say it."

Her marriage to Huo Zhenxuan had been quick and low-key, after all, it was a shotgun wedding, and the old man hadn’t even announced it in the newspapers, nor had he made it widely known. How Mu Derun came to know of it, yet descended like a bloodsucking locust, was beyond her.

Mu Derun laughed heartily, "Good, my daughter is straightforward. Since we are father and daughter, I’ll just come out with it. Your dad here is short on cash lately, can’t afford rent, can’t afford food. Just give me some money and I’ll leave right away, won’t affect your wedding at all."

Mu Qingran stared at him, "How much?"

Indeed, she was straightforward. It seemed her daughter had indeed soared to high status through her pregnancy!

Mu Derun spread his hands with a gleeful smile, "One million!"

This dead gambler was really becoming greedier by the day! A real vampire!

Mu Qingran let out a cold laugh, "In your dreams! When I severed ties with you, I already gave you money. Later, when you saw me with Huo Zhenyang, you threatened me and took a large sum of money. Do you think I’m an ATM? I won’t give you anything again!"

Mu Derun’s face changed, "It’s only natural for a daughter to give her father money. I gave you life, raised you, what’s it to give me money? I don’t care, if you don’t give me the money today, I’ll go to my future in-laws. Ha, Qingran, what were your reasons for getting close to Young Master Huo on Yao Zhenru’s advice? What did you do when you were little... I think the old master Huo would be very interested to know!"

He was actually extorting—

The words "What did you do when you were little" struck Mu Qingran like a spark, her pure and jade-like face suddenly contorted.

The more Mu Derun threatened her, the more she despised this so-called father.

Let alone a million, she wouldn’t give him even a dime!

What good would Mu Derun do besides dragging her down?

Back then, she had almost been with Huo Zhenyang, if it weren’t for Mu Derun coming to her for gambling money, how would she have gone to Yao Zhenru for help, and how would she have been duped by Yao Zhenru into stealing the bidding documents, resulting in Huo Zhenyang discovering it, and in a fit of rage, breaking up with her?!

If not for Mu Derun, she would have had Huo Zhenyang long ago, and may have already become the grand young mistress of the Huo family!

What’s more important was that Mu Derun was like a bottomless pit; giving him money today meant he would eventually come back for more once it was gone.