"Is it worth it?"

Mu Qingchuan murmured softly, a radiant smile suddenly spreading across his face: "Sister Zhiqing, Sister Qian Ru, Sister Rose, they are willing to take risks for Tianxing, give everything for him without regret. Is it worth it for them? If what they’re doing is worthwhile, then everything I’ve done is also worthwhile. I don’t regret it, regardless of the final result, I don’t regret it. At least I tried my best. Do you think I’m right, brother?"

Despite saying she didn’t regret it, Mu Qingxue’s eyes were slightly reddened. Did she really not regret it?

Regret is inevitable; in this world, there is no easy let go. If one could truly let go, there wouldn’t be so many heartbroken people in this world.

At this moment, Mu Qingxue embraced the mindset of "fortunate if I gain, destiny if I lose". But if things turn for the worst, could she really withstand it?

Everything remains unknown; only time can verify.

Besides sighing, Mu Qingchuan had nothing else to say; his sister was completely bewitched by Lu Tianxing. "Qingxue, I promise you, within my capabilities, I will help Lu Tianxing."

"Thank you, brother."

Mu Qingxue looked at Mu Qingchuan gratefully.

Mu Qingchuan smiled, saying, "I’m your brother; who else would I help but you?"

"Brother, about our plan...?"

Mu Qingxue was interrupted by Mu Qingchuan before she could finish: "Our plan proceeds as usual. Remember what I told you before? If Lu Tianxing could break into the Mu Family for you, it means he likes you. But if you pretend to be dead and he still wants to leave with your body, then he truly loves you. If he doesn’t want to leave with your body, then you’d better forget him completely."

Mu Qingxue was speechless, plunged into silence as she listened to Mu Qingchuan.

"Qingxue, don’t overthink it. If Lu Tianxing loves you, he surely would do so. If he doesn’t, you can see clearly that you’ve been with the wrong person all your life."

Hearing Mu Qingchuan’s words, Mu Qingxue took a deep breath, her face suddenly displaying a smile of unparalleled beauty: "Thank you, brother."

"Silly girl."

Mu Qingchuan gently stroked Mu Qingxue’s head: "Alright, Qingxue, I’m leaving now. Don’t overthink, believe in your brother, he won’t disappoint you."

"Yes, I believe in you, brother."

Mu Qingxue nodded firmly.

Mu Qingchuan smiled, refraining from speaking further, he turned and headed outside.

Mu Qingxue watched Mu Qingchuan’s departing figure, sitting back in her chair. Her gaze fixed on the free-flying birds outside, lost in thought. She wasn’t sure if she envied them for their freedom or longed to have wings to escape the Mu Family’s cage.

As Mu Qingchuan left Mu Qingxue’s courtyard, a solemn expression emerged on his face: "Lu Tianxing, this is the last time I’ll help you. If you ever let down my sister, no matter the heavens or earth, I’ll hunt you down and tear you to pieces."

With these words, a terrifying murderous intent spread around Mu Qingchuan, causing the temperature of the space to plummet in an instant.

However, it all passed quickly, unnoticed by anyone.

After taking a deep breath, Mu Qingchuan repressed his aura and made his way to Mr. Mu’s residence. Lu Tianxing was about to arrive at the Mu Family, and he needed to inform his grandfather to be prepared and prevent any accidents.

...

Qin Island’s Dingxiang Building is one of the island’s top restaurants, luxuriously decorated, using only the freshest ingredients, imported via air from around the world. The dishes are exquisite and delicious, attracting Qin Island’s upper society to dine there.

Of course, the prices are extraordinarily high; a decent meal can cost a month’s salary for a white-collar worker. Ordering a bottle of aged wine means living on instant noodles and Lao Gan Ma for the next six months.

In Dingxiang Building, a window-side spot was particularly eye-catching today, drawing glances from passersby who couldn’t conceal their amazement. Even newcomers to Dingxiang Building would immediately look over, as though that spot was the central hub.

Four people sat at this window-side spot: two women, a man, and a doll-like little girl.

One woman exuded a cold, noble aura with a powerful and aloof demeanor, while the other had a gentle and intellectual presence, radiating a warm water-like aura.

At the moment, these two women sat on either side, and the sole man sat in the middle, embracing them both, with a doll-like little girl on his lap, smiling brightly and playing with the man.

The quartet comprised Lu Tianxing, Bai Zhiqing, Qiu Yingrong, and Lingling.

Their presence attracted attention even from women, who couldn’t help but look at Lu Tianxing, curious about the man who won over such beautiful women, and admired the porcelain-doll-like little girl who elicited an urge to embrace.

Despite the frequent stares, Bai Zhiqing and Qiu Yingrong seemed oblivious, or perhaps accustomed. They conversed lightheartedly, while Lu Tianxing was occupied with Lingling, intermittently teasing her and enjoying her kindergarten stories, laughing in sync. An observer might even mistake Lu Tianxing for Lingling’s biological father.

The atmosphere at the dining table was particularly harmonious.

"Miss Qiu, how’s Young Master Qiu recently?" Lu Tianxing raised his glass, sipped some wine, and asked Qiu Yingrong.

"My brother is fine now. The doctor said he’ll recover with some rest."

Qiu Yingrong smiled gently, "We owe it to you; without the medicines you provided, my brother wouldn’t have recovered so quickly."