Night. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

New Star Forest.

The presidential suite of the five-star hotel where Mu Shanshan was staying.

Originally discussing the specific cooperation details with Shen Peini regarding the Xinya Department Store Group, Mu Shanshan suddenly received a phone call from Aunt Lan.

Unaware of Lin Fei finding Chu Si, Mu Shanshan gestured to Shen Peini to be silent, and then casually answered the call, "Aunt Lan, what’s up? Is there something wrong?"

"Miss, I wanted to ask you, when can you finish up the matters at New Star Forest and come back to Zhonghai City?"

"Soon. The cooperation here at New Star Forest is mostly settled, only some details are left. In about three days, I should be able to head back. Why are you suddenly asking this, Aunt Lan? Did something happen at home?"

"No, nothing, Miss, what are you thinking? Everything at home is perfectly fine. I just suddenly missed you, and that’s why I called. After all, you never usually go this long without coming home."

Listening to Aunt Lan’s explanation, Mu Shanshan’s eyes softened, remembering that Lin Fei had already flown back to Zhonghai City.

Unable to help herself, she asked Aunt Lan another question, "Aunt Lan, did Lin Fei not come home?"

"The young master is back and is at home now. Didn’t you know, Miss? Oh dear, little ancestor, this is a toy, you can’t bite this..."

Suddenly catching Aunt Lan’s words, which were clearly not directed at her, Mu Shanshan’s expression solidified slightly, with a hint of surprise appearing in her charming eyes.

"Aunt Lan, who are you talking to?"

"Ah? No one, it’s just— oh, Miss, don’t ask. Anyway, you’re coming back soon, I’ll explain everything in detail when you return."

"Aunt Lan, what’s going on? Did someone come to the house? Or did Lin Fei do something wrong again?"

"It’s not an outsider, it’s— since you want to know, I’ll just be honest with you." Fully understanding Mu Shanshan’s nature, Aunt Lan knew that if she didn’t explain clearly to her, the woman would absolutely not rest easy.

Thus, Aunt Lan straightforwardly informed Mu Shanshan about Lin Fei bringing Chu Si home and his intention to adopt Chu Si.

During Aunt Lan’s narration, Shen Peini, the only observer in the presidential suite, keenly sensed the drop in temperature as Mu Shanshan’s stunningly beautiful face turned frosty.

"Aunt Lan, are you saying that Lin Fei’s illegitimate daughter is at home right now?!"

"Miss, I’ve already told you. I’m not sure whether Chu Si is the young master’s child or his comrade’s child. But, Miss, in this matter, I am inclined to believe the young master. After all, he said before that if Chu Si were truly his child, he would definitely not be foolish enough to bring her home."

"Moreover, when I privately asked the young master, he also said that if we don’t believe him, he can take Chu Si for a DNA test. Miss, since the young master already said so, I think we should not doubt him anymore."

"Words are no proof! Aunt Lan, you know what he has done in the past, which I am completely unaware of. Now he suddenly brings a child home, claiming it’s his comrade’s child, how can I trust him? If he wants me to trust him, he should, as he said, take the child for a DNA test! Otherwise, I will never agree to let him keep the child at home!"

Bang!

After finishing her words, Mu Shanshan, the ice-cold CEO, hung up the phone and heavily slammed her phone onto the table.

As an observer, Shen Peini’s heart clenched momentarily due to Mu Shanshan’s action.

Frightened!

It’s fortunate that Shen Peini often interacted with Mu Shanshan and had been sleeping in the same room with her recently. Especially after the discussion about whether Lin Fei would leave suddenly one day in the future, their relationship somewhat became closer.

Otherwise, Shen Peini’s face would surely turn pale with fright.

It’s not because Shen Peini’s psychological resilience is weak; it’s truly because Mu Shanshan’s expression was too cold at that moment!

Extremely chilling, definitely deterring strangers!

If it was an ordinary employee from Mu Group present, they might have been scared stiff.

Fortunately, this atmosphere that unnerved Shen Peini didn’t last long.

Shortly after hanging up Aunt Lan’s call, Mu Shanshan silently grabbed her phone once more.

"Book me the next available flight to Zhonghai City! I don’t care what time it is, I just want the soonest! Book it for me within ten minutes!"

Bang!

After hanging up, Mu Shanshan once again slammed her phone onto the table.

Unlike before, this time Mu Shanshan did not remain in silence, instead turning her gaze to Shen Peini and saying, "Minister Shen, all the work at New Star Forest will be handled by you. Due to some family matters, I must immediately return to Zhonghai City. Once I leave, you will represent me fully to discuss the remaining cooperation details with Xinya Department Store Group. I will call Mr. Yang and explain to him."

"Understood."

With Mu Shanshan’s instructions, Shen Peini subconsciously nodded and responded. Her mind considered Mu Shanshan’s earlier mention about Lin Fei’s illegitimate child.

As her heart tightened slightly, Shen Peini couldn’t care about Mu Shanshan’s mood at that moment and directly asked, "President Mu, I heard you say just now that Lin Fei has an illegitimate daughter?"

"It’s not certain yet. My intention to leave immediately is to confirm this matter!"

Upon hearing Mu Shanshan’s explanation, Shen Peini was somewhat relieved but still felt slightly uneasy about Mu Shanshan’s earlier reaction.

Fortunately, in terms of emotions, Shen Peini was much more mature and rational than Mu Shanshan.

After silently contemplating for a while, Shen Peini intended to advise Mu Shanshan not to lose her temper due to suspicion.

Unfortunately, Mu Shanshan had no intention of listening to Shen Peini’s advice.

After receiving a call from her secretary, notifying her that a return flight in an hour and a half had been booked, Mu Shanshan turned towards the bedroom to pack her things.

Mu Shanshan quickly packed her personal belongings and called out casually to Shen Peini, then left the presidential suite and headed straight to the airport...