Facing Gu Xiyan's equally incredulous gaze, Mu Jinyu helplessly pouted and said, "Please, do you think I'm that petty? I just distinguish right from wrong."
Gu Xiyan chuckled softly, relieved, and said, "It's just a bit surprising. Those customers needed a substantial lesson, but with the first manager who doubted your store, you only asked me to dock some of her bonus, which really surprised me."
Mu Jinyu replied indifferently, "She is responsible, not purposely making trouble for me. My heart may not be broad, but I wouldn't hate her for that. However, those gossipy women, and that dead fatty, they intentionally insulted me, and of course, I had to teach them an unforgettable lesson."
While Mu Jinyu and Gu Xiyan were talking,
Xu Zhixin had already instructed the Family members of the Xu family to identify all the gossipy women present. Knowing they were not of significant status, he planned to give them an unforgettable lesson and came over to consult with Mu Jinyu, informing him of his intentions.
After listening, Mu Jinyu knew that Xu Zhixin had heeded his words and abandoned the plan to ruin their lives, opting instead for a simple suppression. He waved his hand and said, "That will do, let it be."
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhixin's hanging heart fell, and he hastily displayed a flattering smile, asking, "Then, Divine Doctor, have you cooled down? When my father arrives, could you possibly lend a helping hand?"
"We'll see," Mu Jinyu said in a flat tone.
If it had only been the Xu family members questioning and cursing him yesterday, and Xu Zhixin standing up for him today, Mu Jinyu guessed he wouldn't be angry with them anymore.
But this morning's aggressive attitude from Xu Huaguang, along with his actions to physically drag him away, were vivid in Mu Jinyu's memory.
Although Xu Zhixin's efforts had somewhat appeased his resentment towards the Xu family members, it wasn't enough for him to immediately lend assistance to Xu Tianzheng!
After Xu Huaguang and the group from the Xu family came over, and self-slapped hundreds, thousands of times, then they would talk.
Seeing Mu Jinyu's cold demeanor, Xu Zhixin bitterly smiled, knowing his efforts were merely icing on the cake, far from essential help. Mu Jinyu wouldn't appreciate their past kindness and overlook previous disputes.
'Ah, if only I had come earlier to relieve this guy, the effect would have been quite different. Unfortunately, I was a step too late, and that young girl got ahead of me,' Xu Zhixin thought regretfully. Then, hoping to make a significant achievement, he revitalized his spirit, putting on a smile and said, "Then, Divine Doctor, may I accompany you? After all, my father and the others will be here soon. If you simply leave, we will have to search for you again. If you allow me to accompany you, they can come quickly to offer their apologies."
Mu Jinyu glanced at Xu Zhixin and said, "There are still six days left, what's the rush?"
Xu Zhixin displayed a pleasing smile and said, "Isn't it better to end it sooner rather than later? That way, we can rest easy sooner as well."
Mu Jinyu scoffed and said, "Wanting it to end soon? Yet yesterday, you pushed me away with one hand?"
Xu Zhixin bitterly smiled and said, "My mother wasn't aware of your exceptional medical skills. Otherwise, she wouldn't have made such a foolish mistake."
Mu Jinyu slightly shook his head and said with a wry smile, "You pay a hefty sum to seek my help in saving a life. Upon my arrival, despite my youth, you didn't take me seriously, and faced all sorts of difficulties. Dismissing it as a folly? Knowing that my medical skills are excellent and truly can save your father, what was your attitude when you came to ask for my help? You had the guards bind me and take me away! Since you never took me seriously from the beginning to the end, I won't take you seriously either! If you want me to help again, it depends on my mood."
After listening, Xu Zhixin did more than just bitterly smile; he didn't dare say more, yet he deeply regretted and detested Xu Huaguang!
He could only hope that Xu Tianzheng would arrive quickly, then have those people who angered Mu Jinyu yesterday self-slap hundreds of times to dispel Mu Jinyu's anger. Perhaps then he might be persuaded to help.
The crying and wailing gossipy women, who hadn't left yet, heard the conversation between Mu Jinyu and Xu Zhixin. Observing Mu Jinyu's nonchalant attitude towards Xu Zhixin, their eyes nearly popped out in astonishment.
The second son of the Xu family from one of the Four Major Families of River City, Xu Zhixin, was such a significant figure. Yet, he was humbling himself to dust before Mu Jinyu, which was simply too incredulous!
He didn't even dare let Mu Jinyu go to the Xu family to practice medicine; neither did he dare to ask Mu Jinyu to stay put and wait for Xu Tianzheng to come over...
Instead, he begged Mu Jinyu to allow him to stay by his side, so he could send messages to Xu Tianzheng at any time, making the proud Patriarch of the Xu Family come personally to ask for his help?!
And yet, Mu Jinyu still rejected him!
It was one thing for Mu Jinyu not to rush to the Xu Family in fear to treat the Family Head, but to actually demand that people come to him and still decide based on his mood!
What kind of big shot was he?
What kind of Divine Doctor was Mu Jinyu that they had to humble themselves like this?!
And what illness did the Patriarch of the Xu Family have that they had to beg Mu Jinyu like this, rather than going to a hospital or seeking other experts?!
Countless questions arose in their hearts, but they dared not ask, nor think too much, let alone stay here any longer.
Although Mu Jinyu asked Xu Zhixin to show mercy, the trouble the Xu Family could cause for their families was certainly not minor; they needed to hurry back and brace for their husbands' anger.
"Ah, it's all because of our blabbermouth ways. Fortunately, that young man didn't take it personally. We won't speak out of turn again."
A group of gossipy women, burdened with worries, left the Face of Jade Exclusive Store.
The departure of these gossipy women didn't concern people like Mu Jinyu, Xu Zhixin, or Gu Xiyan.
Gu Xiyan's eyes were fixed on Mu Jinyu. She observed his attitude now, which was completely different from his previous weeping, as well as his casual conversation with Xu Zhixin.
Gu Xiyan suddenly thought, the way he clung onto her and cried earlier, was that all just an act?!
Was he intentionally taking advantage of her?!
As this thought emerged, Gu Xiyan felt as if her safe harbor had again stirred up strange feelings.
"Hey, Lin Feng?" Gu Xiyan stared at Mu Jinyu, enunciating each word, her teeth clenched as she spoke, "Were you doing that on purpose just now?"
Mu Jinyu, hearing Gu Xiyan mention the false name Lin Feng, knew she had caught on and shrank his neck, saying, "No, I was just really aggrieved and angry, that's why I lost control."
"Hmm?" Xu Zhixin saw Gu Xiyan's unpleasant expression and wondered, hadn't they just been chatting amicably? Why were they starting a quarrel now?
Wait, that's not right...
This little girl from the Gu Family, she just called Doctor Mu... Lin Feng?!
Oh, this girl must have mistaken him for someone else and kept pestering Doctor Mu. After all, as a young man, Doctor Mu probably found it hard to resist a woman of her allure and thus didn't behave as standoffishly as he did with others.
Xu Zhixin suddenly realized that Mu Jinyu also behaved quite differently towards Xu Qingya.
Well, indeed it's tough for a hero to overcome the charms of a beautiful woman...