PNB Chapter 122 Beating
Chapter 122 Beating
Chapter 122 A Warning
"I see... then forget it, let's proceed according to the normal procedure."
Unfortunately, Mu Xiaoyu actually believed it, and sighed regretfully upon hearing this. If Li Chenxu hadn't said those things earlier, seeing Mu Xiaoyu's regretful expression, he might have even wanted to immediately bring Song Yin to Mu Xiaoyu's side.
Li Chenxu felt a little guilty and tightened his grip on Mu Xiaoyu's arm. He said, "The casting process will be over soon. If Song Yin has any events during that time, I'll get you tickets so you can go and check them out."
"Then let's forget it, to avoid awkwardness when we meet in the future."
Mu Xiaoyu still refused Li Chenxu's offer. In their positions, there were simply too many things to consider. Even if Li Chenxu was willing to pamper her, she couldn't take advantage of his favor and do whatever she wanted. Often, when making decisions, one still had to consider the other person's perspective…
They were both exhausted from the previous night, and the jet lag from not adjusting to the new time zone made them even more tired. After chatting together in bed for a while, they both fell asleep again.
They slept until noon. The housekeeper had prepared lunch and breakfast, but they hadn't eaten breakfast; they ate breakfast directly after washing up.
Compared to Mu Xiaoyu and Li Chenxu's relaxed mood, the servants in the villa were not so relaxed.
The discovery of a spy within the villa terrified the other servants. Although they hadn't done anything and had been obedient, those servants who weren't present when Mu Xiaoyu was injured by Chen Lan had also done nothing and been obedient, yet they were still dismissed.
So ever since Li Chenxu and Mu Xiaoyu returned last night, everyone's hearts have been hanging in suspense.
"If you have anything to say, just say it."
Li Chenxu and Mu Xiaoyu had noticed the strange behavior of the servants long ago. Li Chenxu didn't have time to pay attention to them, but Mu Xiaoyu was different. She was the mistress of the house. This incident served as a reminder to her that even though they were just servants, if they weren't properly disciplined, the house would be in chaos!
The maid standing beside them didn't actually intend to say anything, but because she was so nervous, her expression was very obvious. Astute people like Mu Xiaoyu and the others could see it at a glance.
Upon hearing Mu Xiaoyu's words, everyone looked at each other in confusion, none of them knowing who Mu Xiaoyu was referring to.
"Why are you all so quiet? If you're not going to talk, do you really want me to fire you?"
Mu Xiaoyu had finished her porridge and was wiping her mouth calmly as she spoke before looking directly at the servants in front of her. Her expression seemed calm, but the sharpness in her eyes was not to be underestimated; it was a level of intensity that ordinary people could not withstand.
Upon hearing Mu Xiaoyu's words and seeing her current appearance, those people were immediately terrified and quickly explained that the drugging incident had nothing to do with them.
“I know it has nothing to do with you. If any of you were involved, you wouldn’t be standing here right now. I know what you’re thinking, but do you know what I’m thinking?”
The servants shook their heads repeatedly upon hearing this; how could they possibly know what Mu Xiaoyu was thinking? When she first arrived, Mu Xiaoyu appeared gentle and approachable, but everything that followed proved that this was not the case at all.
They weren't harsh on them at all; in fact, they were quite lenient. But they still remembered Mu Xiaoyu's ruthless demeanor when someone committed a crime. Coupled with the occasional domineering aura she exuded, they simply couldn't resist her.
Such a strong woman requires a lot of courage, let alone guessing what she's thinking. Even just glancing at her takes a lot of courage.
Seeing their silence, Mu Xiaoyu chuckled enigmatically and slowly said, "I won't fire you for now, nor will I cause you any trouble. But there's one thing you'd better understand: if something like this happens again, it won't be as simple as just being fired..."
When Mu Xiaoyu spoke these words, she spoke very slowly, each word distinct. Her dark eyes swept over everyone present, creating an invisible pressure that seemed to emanate from her.
She knew that doing this would make the servants afraid of her, but that was the effect she wanted.
No matter how smart she and Li Chenxu are, they can't be on guard against everything around them all the time. Just like this incident, the people who spend the most time at home are the servants, and sometimes you have no idea what they're doing.
Therefore, the best surveillance, besides those security cameras, is these servants. Now she's giving them a warning, setting an example for them so that they'll always be on edge and won't have the same thoughts as that servant before. They'll also keep an eye on the people around her and Li Chenxu to prevent something like this from happening again.
As it turns out, Mu Xiaoyu's reprimand was indeed effective. Previously, the servants who had looked down on Mu Xiaoyu because of the mismatch between Mu Xiaoyu's family background and Li Chenxu's had completely changed their attitude towards Mu Xiaoyu after being reprimanded.
At least now, in the minds of those servants, Mu Xiaoyu's intimidation power is almost the same as Li Chenxu's.
The group quickly agreed, not daring to say anything more. Mu Xiaoyu had achieved her goal and didn't want to see them so subservient in front of her, so she waved her hand, signaling them to leave.
Once the servants left, Mu Xiaoyu immediately asked Li Chenxu in a low voice, "How did I do just now?"
As if he were taking credit, his tone was full of pride, like a child, and all traces of the authority he had shown when he was scolding the servant were gone.
Li Chenxu couldn't help but chuckle. He reached out and gently ruffled Mu Xiaoyu's hair a couple of times, then smiled and said, "Of course, my Xiaoyu performed the best."
Li Chenxu didn't try to comfort Mu Xiaoyu; he was simply stating the truth. Giving these servants a warning was a good thing, as it avoided a lot of trouble.
He absolutely didn't want to see something like yesterday happen again. But if it were him, it probably wouldn't have been just a reprimand...
Li Chenxu and Mu Xiaoyu didn't work today. In the afternoon, they had a spa treatment at home to relax and prepare for the next day's work.
After all, they both had their own jobs after returning to China, and it was time for them to get busy.