Qin Ni sensed someone behind her and turned abruptly to see Mo Jinpeng, his eyes bloodshot, lunging at her with a knife.
“Ah—”
Qin Ni screamed in terror, instinctively raising her handbag to block the attack. Mo Jinpeng’s strike was so forceful that the knife plunged into the bag.
“So unprofessional!” The man in the driver’s seat smacked the steering wheel. “If you’re not sure about the first strike, don’t use so much force!”
“…Bro, is this really the time for that?”
The other two looked at him in disbelief. This guy was seriously critiquing the situation!
Qin Ni threw the bag aside and bolted, not caring about anything else. Mo Jinpeng panicked, yanking the knife out of the bag and chasing after her. Despite being a pampered middle-aged woman in high heels, Qin Ni was no match for him.
Mo Jinpeng quickly caught up, grabbing her hair and yanking her backward. With a vicious thrust, he plunged the knife into her lower back.
“Uh…” The man in the backseat hesitated. “Does that count as drawing blood?”
“I guess so?”
Mo Jinpeng pulled the knife out, his mind clouded by rage and fear, further fueled by Qin Ni’s agonized screams. Completely losing his reason, he stabbed her again, this time in the back.
“Stop!”
The three men rushed over, kicking Mo Jinpeng away. The knife remained lodged in Qin Ni’s back.
They proceeded to beat Mo Jinpeng mercilessly. While he was capable of stabbing a woman with a knife, he was no match for them.
Since the chaos caused by the illegitimate child scandal, the Luo Family had invested heavily in security. These bodyguards were all former military and police officers, meticulously selected by the Luo Family for their physical prowess and professional skills.
As for why they were beating him, it was purely on orders—to rough him up before handing him over. It had nothing to do with any personal grievances, absolutely not.
After thoroughly beating Mo Jinpeng, the driver seemed to remember something. He fished out Mo Jinpeng’s phone and pocketed it. He wasn’t sure why Sister Hui had ordered it, but they followed instructions without question.
“Bro, shouldn’t we call 110 and 120?”
The man in the backseat pointed at Qin Ni, who was sprawled on the ground. She didn’t seem dead, but the blood pooling around her was alarming.
“Damn, we almost forgot about her! What are you waiting for? Call them!”
The police took Mo Jinpeng and the three men away, while the ambulance rushed Qin Ni to the hospital. The trio remained calm; Sister Hui had assured them nothing would happen, and the young lady had already arranged for Lawyer Chu to handle things.
Still, they were reprimanded by the police:
“We know you were trying to stop him, but… you went a bit overboard!”
If it weren’t for the surveillance footage confirming Mo Jinpeng’s intent to harm, they might have suspected this was a debt collection gone wrong.
Mo Jinpeng’s ribs were broken, his left leg fractured, and his face was a bloody mess. The front teeth he’d lost and replaced after being beaten by Mo Xuan were gone again, along with a few others.
The three men didn’t hide the fact that they were Luo Family bodyguards, especially since Chu Nan himself had arrived. The renowned Capital lawyer, coupled with the Luo Corporation’s influence, made the police reluctant to dig deeper. After all, the Luo Family’s status was undeniable, and Mo Jinpeng was a wanted criminal anyway.
In the end, the three men somehow even received a Good Citizen Award…
After leaving the police station, Chu Nan glanced at them and asked, “Did you take the phone?”
The driver remembered and handed Mo Jinpeng’s phone to Chu Nan. After confirming it was the right one, Chu Nan placed it in his bag and pulled out a bank card.
“You did well. This card has three million—one million for each of you.” Chu Nan handed the card to the driver. “You know what to say and what not to say, right?”
“Don’t worry, Lawyer Chu.”
The driver accepted the card respectfully. This wasn’t their first time handling such matters for the Luo Family, and they knew the rules. Besides, the Luo Family was always generous with their rewards.
Unless they were crazy, who would turn down such tangible benefits?
Chu Nan nodded, telling them to take a few days of paid leave before leaving in his car…
Meanwhile, Mo Xuan was oblivious to everything that had happened. He was busy cutting up a steak for Luo Muqi at a trendy restaurant. The place had excellent food, and after Luo Muqi mentioned it once, Mo Xuan had kept it in mind until he finally chose it for their outing.
“Brother, feed me.”
Luo Muqi leaned against Mo Xuan as if she had no bones, opening her mouth like a kitten waiting to be fed.
Mo Xuan could only pick up a piece with his fork and slowly bring it to her lips. Luo Muqi ate it contentedly, then snuggled closer to Mo Xuan, ready for the next bite.
Mo Xuan half-heartedly urged her to eat on her own, but he continued feeding her anyway.
Passing singles shot jealous glances at them, making Mo Xuan shrink a little under their stares.
With their stunning looks and the way they were acting, it was a brutal assault on the hearts of ordinary passersby!
Luo Muqi, however, seemed completely unaware, happily enjoying Mo Xuan’s attention.
As they ate, Mo Xuan’s phone rang. It was an unknown number, and he initially didn’t want to answer. But the persistent calls annoyed him, and he was about to block the number.
Based on experience, calls like this were either from Su Yanran or someone from the Mo family—neither of whom he wanted to talk to.
“Brother, maybe you should answer?” Luo Muqi glanced at her phone. “It might be something important.”
Hearing her words, Mo Xuan nodded and picked up the call. Mo Tingting’s tearful voice came through: “Mo Xuan, please come to the hospital. Mom… Mom might not make it!”
Mo Xuan was stunned, and Mo Tingting continued crying, “It was Jinpeng. He somehow showed up at Mom’s company’s parking lot and stabbed her!”
Mo Xuan couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. He’d underestimated Mo Jinpeng.
First, he’d stabbed Su Yanran, leaving her infertile. Now, he’d gone after the woman who’d doted on him for over twenty years.
Mo Xuan wasn’t surprised by Mo Jinpeng’s actions. He was the type who, if he couldn’t have something, would make sure no one else could either. The only one in the Mo family who’d seen through Mo Jinpeng’s irredeemable nature was probably Mo Qingqing.
“Brother, maybe we should go?” Luo Muqi held Mo Xuan’s hand. “She wasn’t the best person, but if she’s really dying, it wouldn’t hurt to see her. After all, without her, you wouldn’t be here.”
Mo Xuan nodded, then said to Mo Tingting on the phone, “Tell me where, I’ll be there soon.”
After hanging up, Mo Xuan couldn’t help but wonder what his mother must be feeling now.
No matter what, she’d been good to Mo Jinpeng for so many years, even planning to give him her company without knowing the truth.
And this was how it ended.
Mo Xuan wasn’t surprised that Mo Jinpeng resented Qin Ni. People like him only wanted others to cater to their every whim. The slightest inconvenience would breed resentment.
But who was to blame? His biological mother? The ones who’d raised and educated him were Qin Ni and Mo Changshan.
Mo Xuan had once heard a saying that felt all too appropriate now: Some people just don’t deserve to be parents.
Even Mo Qingqing, the capable eldest daughter, had been shaped into who she was today by their parents’ actions.
“Brother, don’t be sad.” Luo Muqi squeezed Mo Xuan’s hand. “They’re not worth your sorrow…”
“No, I’m not sad. I just feel like it’s finally all coming to an end.” Mo Xuan exhaled deeply. “Let’s go, Muqi. Since Madam Qin wants to see me, I’ll go.”
(Chapter 100—thank you all for your support and companionship along the way!!!)