CHAPTER 244: CHAPTER 230: PARENTAGE TESTING

Upon hearing this, Hu Jiaojiao grasped at straws and rushed to Mu Haotian’s side, grabbing his arms with both hands in a panic and pleading for help: "Old Mr. Mu, if you don’t take care of Meihui, your grandson might be gone."

As she spoke, she unconsciously placed her hand on her lower abdomen, her face filled with a maternal expression.

Since Mu Haotian was standing there, Qi Meihui didn’t dare to make another move. Her hair and clothes were all disheveled from the recent scuffle, making her look like a fishwife cursing in the street.

Mu Haotian’s face turned cold, and he said displeasedly, "Look at yourself, even though you are supposed to be a lady of a reputable family, you react unreasonably with violence. Don’t you have any basic decorum left?"

Instead of receiving sympathy, Qi Meihui was scolded which only fueled her anger. She glared fiercely at Hu Jiaojiao, who was hiding behind Mu Haotian with an innocent look as if she had suffered greatly.

Meanwhile, the commotion was brewing like a messy pot of soup, and over at the dining area, Gu Qili was slicing steak while watching the spectacle, not wanting to let her food go cold amidst the drama.

In the middle of it, she even clinked glasses with Shuoqian, wishing him a happy birthday for the N-th time since his birthday, yes, she hoped he would always be happy, whether it was his birthday or any other time.

Gu Qili glanced at Hu Jiaojiao, who was clearly at a disadvantage in this fight, and muttered, "According to her style, the next step is to pretend to fall."

Not long after she spoke, Qi Meihui, provoked by something Hu Jiaojiao said, suddenly let out a scream. Unable to control her emotions and in defiance of Mu Haotian’s presence, she lunged at Hu Jiaojiao like a madwoman. Although Mu Haotian was in the way and Qi Meihui didn’t actually touch Hu Jiaojiao, Hu still cried out, "Ow, it hurts so much, my stomach hurts so much." She sat on the ground, hands covering her stomach, her expression painful.

Gu Qili, chewing her steak, thought this performance deserved full marks.

Mu Haotian’s face turned ashen, and he pushed Qi Meihui away with a sweep of his hand. She stumbled backward several steps, hitting her back against the corner of the porch cabinet, gasping in pain.

"Mommy." Mu Xinrou ran over and hugged her, bursting into tears, "Wicked woman, wicked woman, how dare you push my mom, I’ll definitely kill you."

Mu Haotian angrily said, "How do you all discipline your children, saying ’kill you’ at such a young age, how lawless they are already, what will become of them when they grow up?"

After saying that, he looked down at Hu Jiaojiao, who was still covering her stomach, "Miss, are you okay?"

He signaled to the servants who were standing by dumbfounded to come forward and help. Two maids helped Hu Jiaojiao to a nearby sofa, and someone from the kitchen brought over a glass of water.

"Thank you." Hu Jiaojiao politely expressed her thanks, gentle and virtuous.

"Tell me, what’s going on here?" Mu Haotian asked.

Who could still feel like eating at this time? Only Gu Qili hurriedly stuffed a steak into her stomach amidst the earlier chaos, and also nibbled on a few shrimps that Shuoqian had peeled for her.

Everyone sat down in the living room. Qi Meihui kept glaring fiercely at Hu Jiaojiao while tidying her somewhat messy hair.

Hu Jiaojiao suddenly noticed Gu Qili walking over with Shuoqian, staring astonished at their clasped hands. How could Gu Qili be here? Had they already progressed to meeting the parents? That was too fast.

Gu Qili, however, didn’t even glance at her, sitting next to Shuoqian.

Mu Haotian looked towards Mu Hewen, who was too scared to make a sound or move. His voice deepened again, and although it was just one word, it made Mu Hewen tremble, "Speak."

Mu Hewen looked at Qi Meihui, who had a sharp, warning look in her eyes. He took a deep breath, about to speak, when opposite him, Hu Jiaojiao took out a piece of paper from her bag and placed it on the coffee table, saying somewhat shyly, "Hewen, this is a paternity test, to prove it’s your child, I endured the pain of the puncture."

Mu Hewen’s face stiffened even more, Qi Meihui’s expression was not pleasant either, only Mu Haotian picked up the paternity test. After looking at it, he handed it to Shuoqian, "Shuoqian, take a look."

Mu Shuoqian glanced at it and then indifferently told Mu Hewen with a blank expression, "Congratulations."

Mu Hewen: "..."

His world was in turmoil, how could he be happy? He was genuinely scared Qi Meihui would tear him apart.