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The big hands with thick knuckles and rough, dry skin timidly patted Qiao Mengning's head with a bit of force.

Qiao Mengning was so immersed in her own grief that she didn't notice Qiao Shan's change at all.

Qiao Shan walked out of the door and turned around to look at Qiao Mengning, who was still squatting on the floor crying.

His daughter, whom he had loved for more than twenty years!

Qiao Shan directly took a taxi to Mu Yu's company. Normally, he would be reluctant to part with such luxury, but today, he couldn't care less.

He had been to Mu Yu's company two days ago, so he was familiar with the city this time.

However, he didn't expect that he would be stopped and wouldn't be allowed to go up when he was in the hall.

The front desk lady politely blocked his way, "Sir, the person you're looking for isn't here. Please go back!"

Her eyes did not hide her contempt for this vulgar old man in front of her.

Qiao Shan straightened his back, "Impossible, I saw him working here yesterday. Just tell me today that there's no such person. Don't take me for a fool. Move aside, I want to find Mu Yu."

Mu Yu! The front desk clerk's eyes flashed.

Of course she knew him, but she didn't think that Mu Yu recognized this old man in tattered clothes.

"Sir, this place is not a place where you can come to. If you don't listen to what I'm saying, don't blame me for being rude."

The front desk girl suddenly stopped being polite, waved her hand to call the security guards, and a few of them stood together to block Qiao Shan.

Qiao Shan was furious and shouted towards the inside of the hall.

He thought that Mu Yu was working at the back of the lobby on the first floor. As long as he heard Mu Yu's voice, Mu Yu would come out to meet him.

All of a sudden, the hall was in a mess. Qiao Shan was a peasant, but he had no other sources of strength. Even a few security guards couldn't stop Qiao Shan from rushing in.

Hua Xi just happened to return with a list and was in a good mood. As she was walking towards the elevator, she suddenly heard someone calling Mu Yu's name.

She stopped to look at the source of the sound and saw Qiao Shan. She sized him up and down. Suddenly, she had an idea and walked towards the center of the noise.

Hua Xi had always been a good person, with her fair skin and ability. Not a single person in the building said she was" "not good" "at all. Even the most unimportant security guard at the door could call her by name and occasionally bring her a snack.

Upon seeing Hua Xi, the front desk girl immediately welcomed her with a smile, "Miss Hua, I'm really sorry for disturbing you. I'll settle this right away."

Hua Xi said with a gentle smile, "It's alright. However, I know this person. I'll have to trouble you not to be angry with him."

The front desk girl was very surprised. She really didn't understand how the elegant and respected Hua Xi could know such an old man.

Hua Xi walked towards Qiao Shan and took the initiative to support his arm. She bent down and spoke to Qiao Shan.

"Uncle, I'm Mu Yu's colleague. I'll take you to see him!"

Anyone who saw such a weak, intelligent, and outstanding girl would have a favorable impression of her.

Qiao Shan was no exception, he was surprised by this polite and pretty lady.

The two of them walked past the few people who were standing on the platform. Hua Xi suddenly stopped and looked at the young lady standing in front of her with a smile.

"This uncle is Mrs. President Mu's father. I was really embarrassed to disturb you all just now. I apologize on behalf of President Mu."

The few of them were flattered and quickly waved their hands.

It was polite and considerate, but Qiao Shan, who was being held by Hua Xi, felt uncomfortable inside.

Without thinking too much into it, Qiao Shan followed Hua Xi to the elevator.

The elevator door closed and the security guards and the receptionist looked at each other. Finally, the receptionist opened her mouth.

With a face full of disdain, he said, "I can't believe that my father-in-law is someone like President Mu. He also knows what Mrs. Mu looks like. No wonder she's always missing people. Can he still go out to meet people like this?"

A few security guards also echoed his sentiments.

Qiao Shan arrived at Mu Yu's office and stood upright without saying a word.

As soon as Hua Xi entered the office, all that was left in her sight was Mu Yu. She first went out to pour Mu Yu a cup of honey water before coming in and walking to Mu Yu's side.

"Mu Yu, I made honey water for you."

Mu Yu raised his head and his gaze softened.

"Thank you!"

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the other person in the office, Qiao Shan.

"Dad? "Why are you here?"

Mu Yu called out this name with a hint of reluctance.

Hua Xi smiled as she cleaned up the messy pile of documents on Mu Yu's desk, explaining, "I just came back from a deal and bumped into uncle downstairs. Luckily, I was in time, uncle almost fought with the security guards."

Hearing this, Mu Yu's gentle expression instantly froze and his expression turned ugly.

Qiao Shan couldn't help but glance at Hua Xi a few times. As soon as he entered the room, he immediately felt that something had happened to Mu Yu. Perhaps the rape incident and the photo yesterday were not a misunderstanding.

His relationship with this woman called Hua Xi was not simple.

He was uncultured, vulgar, but not stupid. There were many obvious details that he could tell at a glance.

Thinking about that, Qiao Shan's expression turned ugly. However, when he thought about the sad look on Ning's face as she squatted on the ground, he gritted his teeth and endured it.

"Son-in-law, I came today to apologize to you. Those two incidents were all a misunderstanding and I was the one who led the way. Ning only did this because she listened to me."

Mu Yu's expression turned stiff. His dark eyes seemed to have something rolling and surging, but he suppressed it with force.

Before Mu Yu could say anything, Hua Xi interrupted him.

Uncle, don't worry, I know Mu Yu very well. Besides, which couple is not quarreling every day right now, and quarreling is also a way to improve their relationship. In a few days, it'll be fine.

She almost spat on her face.

Who do you think you are, for you to supervise?

However, when he saw his son-in-law's unpleasant expression, he forcefully endured it.

Mu Yu felt impatient and said in a irritable tone, "Dad, you go back first. You don't have to worry about the matter between Ning and me."

Qiao Shan was a straightforward person. Since he didn't get the answer he wanted, he just didn't want to leave.

"Son-in-law, let me apologize to you. If you forgive me, I'll leave. I won't interfere with the two of you anymore."

[What the hell is that? If a woman made a mistake, my father-in-law would make a move. What kind of apology is that?] Forced more or less.

Suppressing the anger surging in his chest, Mu Yu took a deep breath before he spoke.

"Dad, I'm sorry, it's my fault for leaving Ning alone. Don't worry, I'll treat her well."

Qiao Shan nodded and left after hearing that.

He didn't go back to find Qiao Mengning. He went straight back to the hotel, picked up his luggage, and called Qiao Mengning. He took a taxi back to the village.