After Reborn, I Became the Bigshots' Beloved novel Chapter 406

Chapter 406: Chapter 406 Cunning

An inexplicable tacit understanding.

Seeing this, Shi Muchuan looked at Lu Sheng again and repeated in a low, steady tone, "You go ahead."

Lu Sheng paused for a moment before speaking, "...Actually, I just wanted to apologize on behalf of my mother."

Lu Sheng had heard from Shi Erya before that when Shi Muchuan’s mother passed away, it was the day before his eighth birthday.

It was hard to imagine how devastating such an event must have been for a child. Shi Muchuan must have taken a long time to emerge from that shadow and grow into his current composed and mature self.

The debt to Shi Chengyun had already been paid, but as for Shi Muchuan, Shi Suyu, and that still-unseen Shi Xiche, Lu Sheng couldn’t help but feel a lingering guilt.

"What happened back then was just an accident; it wasn’t your fault," Shi Muchuan said with a faint hint of melancholy in his eyes as he lowered them.

"Besides, if children are truly meant to bear the consequences of their parents’ mistakes, then I should be the one apologizing. After all, my stepmother did such things to you, and my father blindly defended her without distinguishing right from wrong."

So even Shi Muchuan thought Shi Chengyun lacked discernment. The youngest and most promising lawyer in China’s legal field still had a proper moral compass, luckily not led astray by his father.

"Then what were you going to say a moment ago?" Lu Sheng asked.

Shi Muchuan, while continuing to disinfect Lu Sheng’s wound, began to speak, "What I wanted to say earlier was that, before you returned to the Shi Family, I had seen your statements online."

"My statements?" Lu Sheng was taken aback.

"Yes, what you said about why you wanted to study law."

Shi Muchuan recalled, "At the time, some of the new graduates interning at our law firm shared your remarks in our group chat, and by chance, I saw them."

"I remember thinking, if I ever went back to Beijing University to give a lecture, I could find an opportunity to meet such an outstanding high school student."

"I never thought that before I could act on that thought, I’d come home and be told that this exceptional high school student was actually my biological sister."

Shi Muchuan discarded the used cotton swabs, opened a bandage package, and said, "That feeling—it’s quite surreal."

"Do you... not dislike me?" Lu Sheng asked hesitantly, surprised by his words.

"Dislike?"

Shi Muchuan cautiously applied the bandage to the wound on Lu Sheng’s neck and replied, "Back then, I thought that any girl who could say those words must have a solid moral foundation and a strong will—unlike most high school students."

"I admired you before, and now... maybe this is the wonder of blood ties."

"From the moment you woke up from your fainting earlier and murmured ’brother’ to me in your grogginess, I felt that I, as an older brother, have a duty and responsibility to protect my sister. I ought to shield you."

"Besides, before that incident years ago, Second Aunt genuinely loved me. Even with my mother involved, I still felt sorrow when I learned she was gravely ill and passed away."

"Furthermore, having both lost our mothers, I fully understand all the pain you’ve endured, so I can’t bring myself to harbor resentment or blame towards a child like you."

"...Thank you," Lu Sheng was deeply moved by the sincerity in his words. After a moment, she said, "If my mother could hear your words, she would definitely be touched."

Lu Sheng’s "thank you" was heartfelt. After this conversation, an unseen gap between them seemed to close.

However, given how late it was, after bandaging Lu Sheng’s wound, Shi Muchuan left the room to let her get some rest.

Yet as Lu Sheng lay in bed, replaying the events of the night, there was one thing she couldn’t figure out.

She and Lin Fangling’s Fox Demon had no enmity. They hadn’t even exchanged words during the day, barely even crossed paths, let alone shared a glance.

So why, by evening, did Lin Fangling suddenly harbor the idea of killing her?

What could she possibly gain from killing her?

Was it really just to stop her from inheriting a share meant for her child? But a Fox Demon, knowing full well that she was far stronger than her, would she really take such a risk for that reason?

Unable to suppress her doubts, Lu Sheng frowned, and suddenly thought of Shi Yuwei’s behavior earlier that evening.

From the moment she entered her room and saw the scene inside, she showed no shock or astonishment.

As if everything was within her expectations, she stood at the back with her arms crossed, watching the drama unfold like a spectator.

Did Lin Fangling share her plans with her? Or was Shi Yuwei directly involved in orchestrating tonight’s attempt on her life?

At this thought, Lu Sheng’s gaze grew icy.

They had agreed to maintain peace, each minding their own business. If Shi Yuwei had indeed masterminded this, then she was the one who had broken the agreement first.

In that case, she shouldn’t blame Lu Sheng for responding in kind.

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The next morning.

After the hubbub that lasted into the late hours of the night, Old Mr. Shi also woke up late the next day.

Assisted by the caregiver to the dining table, the servants had already prepared breakfast. Shi Erya got up to serve porridge for her father.

Seeing just the two of them at the table, Shi Mingxiu asked, "Erya, what’s going on? Why is it just us having breakfast?"

Shi Erya replied, "Muchuan left early for the law firm—he has a court case today. Xiao Yu and Luochen finished breakfast and went to their math and logic classes. Shengsheng and Yuwei are probably still asleep."

"As for Big Brother and Sister-in-law..." Shi Erya’s tone became awkward. "Dad, you said last night that Sister-in-law could only have one meal today as punishment. Big Brother said if she wasn’t eating, then neither would he. When I went upstairs to call them, he scolded me and sent me back."

"Chengyun actually dared to scold you?" Old Mr. Shi’s voice immediately grew angry. "He’s not just scolding you—this is defiance against me!"

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