Chapter 339: Chapter 339: Thrown Out
Gu Jiaojiao never dreamed that Wang Yuting would see her as a romantic rival, so she asked her question quite frankly.
Her question really put Mu Ziquan on the spot. ’Am I supposed to tell her that Wang Yuting is hostile because she has a secret crush on me?’
With that one question from Gu Jiaojiao, the joy that should have filled Mu Ziquan’s heart vanished, and he forgot all about his excitement.
Besides, his body couldn’t handle too much excitement. This was actually for the best. He had broken out in a sweat from the acupuncture earlier and needed a shower.
But he didn’t feel comfortable letting Gu Jiaojiao leave the room alone, so with the help of his bodyguard, he got into his wheelchair and led the way out.
In the living room, Wang Yuting was seething as she stared daggers at Mu Ziquan’s door. When it finally opened, she lunged forward, her face twisted with rage, ready to tear apart the vixen inside.
But as she rushed to the doorway, she saw the man she loved sitting in his wheelchair. It had been a while, and he looked more handsome and dashing than ever.
Wang Yuting didn’t have time to compose her contorted, savage expression, nor did she care if he saw it.
She immediately switched to a gentle, pitiable look and asked, "Ziquan, are you feeling any better?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Ziquan let out a cold, disgusted snort. ’Ziquan? Hah!’
He had never allowed this woman to call him that. But today, with Jiaojiao here, she dared to sound so familiar.
"Ziquan—" Spotting Gu Jiaojiao right behind him, Wang Yuting lost all reason and rushed toward Mu Ziquan.
Mu Ziquan signaled for his bodyguard to block her and hastily cut her off.
"Who do you think you are? What a stupid question. Everyone knows I, Mu Ziquan, am paralyzed. I’m never getting better."
"No, that’s not it..." Wang Yuting explained pitifully, "Ziquan, I only asked because I’m genuinely worried about you."
Mu Ziquan’s voice was icy with disgust. "Since when do you have the right to call me that? Who gave you the nerve?"
Stunned by Mu Ziquan’s attitude and words, Wang Yuting was speechless for a long moment before she recovered. "Zi... I... Cousin, I didn’t..."
"What do you mean, you didn’t? No matter how you try to pretty up your words, it’s useless. You think I don’t know what you’re thinking? Stop playing dumb with me."
It was the first time Mu Ziquan had said so much to Wang Yuting at once, but his tone was filled with sarcasm and loathing.
His cold, heartless gaze made Wang Yuting’s heart pound with fear.
He ignored her and gestured for the bodyguard to push him into the living room. Then he glanced back at Gu Jiaojiao with a fawning look and said, "Sorry you had to see that."
Gu Jiaojiao said nothing, merely casting a leisurely glance at the flustered Wang Yuting. ’So, she’s in love with Mu Ziquan,’ she thought.
Seeing this, Wang Yuting grew even more frantic. She recklessly chased after him, trying to grab his arm, only to be forcefully pulled away by another bodyguard.
A chill went through Wang Yuting’s heart. With tears in her eyes, she choked out a plea, "Ziquan... Cousin, you have to believe me. I’m really so worried about you."
"Who asked for your concern? Just staying away from me would be a blessing," Mu Ziquan said through gritted teeth. He was so angry at Wang Yuting that he almost had another episode.
He snarled through clenched teeth, his eyes wide with fury as if he wanted to skin her alive.
Gu Jiaojiao’s mouth twitched. "Is Mu Ziquan about to have a meltdown? You’re pretty pathetic, can’t even handle your own cousin. Want me to use my needles to shut her up?"
Mu Ziquan gave an embarrassed cough. His wheelchair rolled back a bit, closer to Gu Jiaojiao, and he looked at her with profound gratitude.
"No need for you to lift a finger. Xiao Li can just throw her out."
Gu Jiaojiao waved a dismissive hand. "You stink. Go take a shower already. I’m leaving."
Seeing Gu Jiaojiao’s disgusted expression toward Mu Ziquan, Wang Yuting was so furious she wanted to rush over and cling to his arm.
"Cousin, I don’t think you stink at all! Just give me a chance, and I’ll even help you bathe myself! Please, don’t be fooled by this country bumpkin!"
Gu Jiaojiao: ... ’What the hell is she talking about?’
She scoffed at Wang Yuting. "You hear that? So what if I’m a ’country bumpkin’? At least Mu Ziquan won’t throw *me* out."
She deliberately emphasized the words "country bumpkin," then walked haughtily to Mu Ziquan’s side.
She did this because she saw Mu Ziquan’s eyes had turned red—a warning sign that he was about to have an episode.
Wang Yuting’s words made Mu Ziquan recoil in anger. He gripped the sides of his wheelchair tightly, warning himself not to lose control.
He really didn’t want to have an episode in front of Gu Jiaojiao. It would be too humiliating.
"Xiao Li, are you deaf? Hurry up and throw this piece of nonsense out."
Mu Ziquan’s red, increasingly cold eyes stared at Wang Yuting’s face like daggers.
Terrified, Wang Yuting swayed on her feet, her face pale as she looked between Mu Ziquan and Gu Jiaojiao.
The look from the man she adored had felt like walking on a razor’s edge. It was so terrifying she had almost lost control of her bladder.
She staggered, trying to approach Mu Ziquan again as crystalline tears welled up in her eyes. They fell one by one onto the concrete floor, like pearls from a broken string.
Gu Jiaojiao tutted at the sight but had no time to mock her. She was busy feeding a medicine pill to Mu Ziquan to prevent him from having a meltdown.
From Wang Yuting’s perspective, it looked like Gu Jiaojiao was caressing Mu Ziquan’s lips with her hand.
A sharp pain shot through her heart. She clutched her chest in anguish, looking at Mu Ziquan with a wounded expression. "Cousin, how could she do that?"
Mu Ziquan swallowed the medicine pill and felt a sense of relief spread through his body. He was about to shout a few more words.
Just then, Xiao Li, having received his order, rushed over, grabbed Wang Yuting, and started dragging her out.
Xiao Li was also seething with rage and showed no mercy. ’Daring to provoke his master into an episode was an unforgivable crime.’
Wang Yuting cried out, "Cousin, save me! Mom, come save me! This lowly creature is trying to kill me!"
Just then, Gu Jiaojiao deftly pressed a sleep-inducing pressure point on Mu Ziquan, and he slumped against the tall bodyguard, fast asleep.
"Help him to his bed to rest for a bit. I’m leaving now." After saying this, Gu Jiaojiao strode toward the living room entrance.
Han Jingyi and Xiao Rui flanked her on either side, making her look like a queen on patrol.
The sight only agitated Wang Yuting further. She screamed and struggled desperately.
Xiao Li showed no chivalry, focused only on dragging her out, knocking over several decorative items along the way.
Wang Yuting was dizzy from being dragged. Just as she was about to be thrown out, she quickly grabbed onto the doorframe.
She even managed to give Xiao Li a hard shove and used the opportunity to run back into the living room to find her mother.
The CRASH of shattering porcelain cups mingled with Wang Yuting’s screams.
Mr. Mu and his daughter were still in the kitchen discussing Mu Ziquan’s condition. They had just reached the part about there being hope.
Father and daughter were both smiling happily. Right at that cheerful moment, they heard Wang Yuting’s scream.
Mr. Mu’s anger instantly flared. That damn girl had absolutely no respect for him.
He shot a fierce glare at Mu Qingtong. "Look at the mess you’ve raised!"
