Outlaw

It was already six o'clock in the afternoon when the family arrived at Jiangzhong Mu's house.

This ancient and magnificent manor was already filled with people.

Important officials from the Zhonghai Government Affairs Council and the Military Governor's Office rushed over. There are other politicians, business tycoons, etc.

Obviously, they got the news early and came here specially to congratulate on the friendship.

On the huge manor lawn, various wreaths, red carpets, and seats were placed. A stage was set up directly in front of hundreds of seats, and behind the stage was a huge screen. It plays various honors and experiences of Mu Mingde since he joined the army.

Paired with the narration with extremely beautiful words, it is simply telling the history of blood and tears of a little man who struggled to grow into a general.

Snacks and wine were everywhere. Big guys from all walks of life toasted and chatted. No one cared about the arrival of Xiao Beichen's family of four.

"Zi Yan, you and Beichen just hang around while Tianhao and I go say hello to the old lady."

Zhang Lan gave a few instructions, then took Mu Tianhao and left.

Xiao Beichen glanced at Mu Ziyan: "Aren't you going to say hello to the old lady?"

Mu Ziyan smiled bitterly: "In the past five years, I couldn't even get through this door. Every time during the holidays, I brought gifts to visit my grandma and they were rejected. The gifts that were brought in were also thrown into the garbage outside the door. bucket."

"The matter has come to this, why should I humiliate myself again."

Poor people.

Xiao Beichen had previously thought that Wang Bingxiu and Mu Mingdra and Mu Ziyan's disbandment was just a matter of family interests.

Now it seems that in addition to interests, there may also be personal anger involved.

The private anger is still great.

"You hate your grandma?"

Mu Ziyan shook her head: "I used to hate her, but now I feel less resentful. At most, she is a little resentful. After all, she is old. She is over eighty, so we see her less often."

"I have written to my grandma many times, saying that I don't care about the past. I really want to see her, but I have been rejected."

Xiao Beichen sighed: "It seems that Wang Bingxiu is a proud and stubborn person."

Mu Ziyan said: "Yes. When grandpa just left, grandma talked to me very enthusiastically. She gave me [-] million and hoped that I would voluntarily give up my identity as the heir. Hand over the Mu Group to Mu Yun. Reasonable. I rejected it."

"Then, she changed her face on the spot, and then forcefully drove me out of office and took over the Mu Group. She never saw me again. Maybe because of this incident, grandma has always hated me."

Eh!

Xiao Beichen sighed: "It's obvious that your grandma is very fond of Mu Mingde's family. Moreover, she has always looked down on your family."

Mu Ziyan's face darkened.

After a while, she breathed a sigh of relief: "Forget it, let's not talk about these sad things. Today is grandma's [-]th birthday. I prepared a gift for her. I hope she will accept it."

"What about you, have you prepared a gift for grandma?"

Xiao Beichen nodded: "Yes. She is your grandmother after all, so naturally I can't let you lose face. It's my generosity to give gifts, and it's Wang Bingxiu's business to accept them or not."

Mu Ziyan was very moved: "Beichen, thank you."

At this moment, a mocking voice sounded.

"Hey, Xiao Beichen, third sister. You're really here. Okay, you're not a bastard."

Mu Yun came over with Mu Hua and Mu Li.

Mu Hua and Mu Li, the two guys who once knelt in front of Xiao Beichen and begged for mercy, have become a lot more arrogant now.

Mu Hua snorted: "Xiao Beichen, I will remember what you did to our family of three before. Today, my uncle and grandma have to make the decision for our family."

Mu Li said: "Yes, we were careless before. We were overpowered by you. Now my uncle is a general and my eldest brother is the governor of Zhonghai. Even if you have Liu Changfeng's support, what does that mean?"

Xiao Beichen frowned, unhappy.

Good guys, I kindly spared you last time.

You don't know how to cherish it, so you start to drift off again?

Mu Yun stood with his hands behind his back and said indifferently: "Brothers and sisters, don't worry, you two. Since you just told me what Xiao Beichen did at the second uncle's house before, then, today, I will seek justice for you."

Muhua Muli immediately thanked her.

When the Muhetu family kowtowed to Xiao Beichen, it was a huge shame. The family never told anyone. Just now Mu Hua told Mu Yun. I just hope that through Mu Mingde becoming a general today, I can defeat Xiao Beichen and regain his original shame.

"The birthday banquet is about to begin, let's go. Take a seat."

After saying that, Mu Yun ignored Xiao Beichen and took his brothers and sisters to sit down.

Mu Ziyan held Xiao Beichen's hand tightly and said softly: "Beichen, you have been wronged because of me."

Xiao Beichen chuckled and said: "No problem, let's go and take a seat."

Large round table in the center.

It can accommodate thirty people.

Those who were seated were all the core disciples of the Mu family.

Members of Mu Hetu's family and Mu Tianhao's family all took their seats.

Sitting in the top four positions were Mu Mingde and Mu Yun.

The two middle seats are empty.

The rightful owner has not arrived yet.

Mu Mingde was wearing a Chinese tunic suit and had the aura of a superior. He waved his hand and said, "Mother is entertaining the Seventh Young Master in the study and will be here in a minute. Everyone, just wait a moment."

"Third brother, I haven't seen you for so many years. You still don't pay attention to dressing up. Today is my mother's eightieth birthday, and you don't know how to dress up properly."

Mu Tianhao smiled lightly: "I can't help it. I don't have much entertainment or serious work. I'm used to being idle. I can't compare to your brilliance, big brother."

Mu Mingde was very pleased with what he heard and said proudly: "It's nothing. You have been lazy and idle since you were a child, and you have not achieved much at your age, which is expected. But you will be like this in your life. On the other hand, I have been doing nothing since I was a child. Just work hard and strive for success. After decades of hard work, you have achieved what you are today. A bright future does not fall from the sky, it is something you work hard for."

It's not loud, but it's very insulting.

Mu Hetu quickly flattered him: "Eldest brother is too humble. Your achievements have never been achieved by the Mu family. When my father was at his peak, he only served as Hua Yunfeng's deputy, but in the end he failed to become a general. And the eldest brother , you have accomplished the grand goal that our Mu family has not accomplished for generations. You are the number one pride of our Mu family in the past century."

"With this glass of wine, I honor my eldest brother, who will be promoted to the rank of general and lead our Mu family to transcend social strata and fill our family with glory!"

Mu Hua immediately raised his glass: "Uncle, you are the pride of our Mu family. You are also a role model for me to learn from. I respect you, uncle."

Mu Li, Mu Yun and other members of the Mu family raised their glasses to toast.

Although Mu Tianhao, Zhang Lan and Mu Ziyan didn't say anything, they still raised their glasses in toast.

The only person who didn't toast was Xiao Beichen.

A glass of wine ended in the endless scenery of Mu Mingde.

Swish!

Mu Yun suddenly frowned: "Xiao Beichen, why don't you propose a toast? Are you criticizing my father's achievements?"

Xiao Beichen took a sip of wine and said calmly: "It's just a general, it's nothing important. If I am happy, I will let you become a general smoothly. If I am unhappy, I can take away your title with just one sentence. The ceremony of making a general."

Bang!

Mu Yun slammed the table: "You are so presumptuous! How can you, a great general, have any arrogance? Apologize to my father immediately. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude to you."

Swish swish!

People around him looked sideways and stared at Xiao Beichen.

Xiao Beichen frowned and was about to speak.

At this time, Mu Mingde spoke: "That's all. It's understandable that young people are arrogant and ignorant and don't know the existence of general stars. Those who don't know are not guilty. Today is my mother's eightieth birthday. Let's not let an ignorant person The child ruined the harmony of the family."

The crowd complimented.

"Uncle is still big-hearted."

"My eldest brother has a mind as big as the ocean, which is admirable."

"I really don't know which eye you, Third Brother, are blind to find such a son-in-law. No wonder the family is so hopeless."

Just then, there was a sound of footsteps.

Swish!

Everyone stood up immediately. Except Xiao Beichen...

Grandma and Qi Shao are here.

Xiao Beichen looked up and saw an old woman in a suit walking upright. Although he is over eighty years old, he is very elegant. She is well maintained and has the arrogance of a strong woman.

The hostess of the Mu family, Wang Bingxiu.

Next to him was a young man wearing a dark gold suit. He was about twenty-eight or nineteen years old. He was strong and tall, with a majestic air, arrogant and indifferent. He had countless powers and was arrogant.

When everyone saw this young man, they felt ashamed and frustrated.

After taking the first two seats, Wang Bingxiu pressed his hands: "Today is a family banquet. We are all our own people, so there is no need to be restrained. Sit down."

Instead, he glanced at Xiao Beichen, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but said nothing.

The arrival of Wang Bingxiu naturally became the only focus of the audience.

Countless Mu family members took the initiative to flatter and chat.

At this time, Mu Hua took out a brocade box: "Grandma, this is the picture of a long life without borders that I spent [-] million to buy. Congratulations to grandma for a long life with no borders."

Mu Li also sent a gift: "Grandma, this is the Suzhou embroidery phoenix I prepared. I found the most powerful arts and crafts master in Zhonghai, Master Yao, a non-hereditary, to embroider it by hand. I wish grandma a luxurious life like this phoenix."

Muhetu also sent heavy gifts.

Wang Bingxiu even smiled from ear to ear: "Okay, okay, the people in my Mu family are becoming more and more promising, and they are all doing well."

Mu Mingde said with a smile: "Mother, today I will put the ceremony of becoming a general at your birthday banquet, just to congratulate you with a copy of the general title."

Wang Bingxiu publicly gave a thumbs up: "Mingde, you are indeed my good son. Everyone in the Mu family is proud of you. With you in charge, it will last for a hundred years."

At this time, Mu Yun said: "Grandma, I placed the appointment letter of the Governor of Zhonghai at your birthday banquet today just to congratulate you. I think that the Governor of Zhonghai is the best gift for grandma. .”

Wang Bingxiu was overjoyed and praised repeatedly: "Among the younger generations of the Mu family, you are the most promising, Yun'er. The future of the Mu family depends on you."

Mu Yun was very satisfied and proudly swept across the audience. In particular, he glanced at Xiao Beichen provocatively.

"Third uncle, it's your family's turn to present gifts."

Zhang Lan took out a string of red sandalwood beads.

Mu Mingde took it and took a look: "Thirteen red sandalwood beads that have been blessed by the eminent monk Fahai of Longhua Temple in Pingjiang. Well, it's not bad. It's worthy of my mother's status. My mother has loved you all these years in vain."

"Third brother, here's your gift."

Mu Tianhao took out a brocade box.

Inside is a set of Go chess.

very shabby.

Mu Mingde threw it on the ground as soon as he saw it: "What rubbish. Third child, I know you usually idle around, but I don't want you to be so ignorant of etiquette. You are too ignorant."

Everyone shook their heads.

It’s really worthless.

Mu Tianhao didn't say much, he lowered his head and picked up the Go chess pieces one by one.

Only Xiao Beichen understood and sighed slightly.

Kneel down and pick them up together.

Mu Yun was very proud: "Third sister, it's your turn."

Mu Ziyan took out a piece of exquisite embroidery, which showed a picture of mandarin ducks flying high.

After seeing it, Mu Mingde repeatedly praised: "The workmanship is exquisite, and it has a bit of the style of Master Yao. It's not bad. I wonder which intangible cultural heritage master is the handiwork?"

Mu Ziyan: "I studied this embroidery with Master Yao for a long time. Under Master Yao's guidance, it took me three months to embroider it. I hope grandma will accept it..."

Swish!

Mu Mingde threw the embroidery directly on the ground and stepped on it: "It turned out to be rubbish made by myself. Grandma's [-]th birthday is such an important day. You just give away this kind of dross? Are you worthy of the cultivation that grandma has made for you?" "

"The whole family is a waste, a pile of mud that cannot hold up the wall."

Mu Ziyan gritted her teeth and lowered her head silently.

Mu Mingde glanced at Xiao Beichen: "I'm afraid you, a good-for-nothing son-in-law, can't come up with anything decent. Just so as not to make mother unhappy."

Turning around, he looked at Qi Shao with a flattering face: "Qi Shao, I heard that you also prepared a gift for mother. Can you take it out for everyone to admire."

Everyone looked at him, full of flattery.

Qi Shao was very satisfied with everyone's attitude. He nodded slightly, took out a brocade box and opened it: "I came in a hurry and didn't make any preparations. This pill is the handiwork of Pingjiang Yaowanggu Yaowang. It's called Zhuyan The elixir can smooth wrinkles after taking it and make you look ten years younger. It is more precious than the Da Pei Yuan elixir in Zhonghai Pharmacist Valley. It is a top second-grade elixir. You can't buy it for [-] million yuan."

"Grandma Wang, I wish you eternal youth."

Swish!

Everyone worshiped him one after another and were dumbfounded.

"Is this the legendary Beauty Pill?! It is said that even the richest people in Pingjiang can't even dream of getting it."

"Oh my God, today I was lucky enough to see the Beauty-Resistant Pill that was refined by the legendary King of Medicine himself. This life is not in vain."

"As expected of the Seventh Young Master, this is a big deal. Our Mu family will never be able to get such a gift."

"..."

Wang Bingxiu accepted it with satisfaction, smiling broadly: "Young Master Qi, you are serious."

Qi Shao smiled and said: "Grandma Wang, you're welcome. I also have friendship with your Pingjiang Wang family, so that's right."

Some greetings.

Wang Bingxiu glanced at Mu Ziyan and said seriously: "Zi Yan, you saw it too. Not to mention the children of our Mu family, each one is a thousand times better than Xiao Beichen. Just talk about the gift that Qi Shao gave him casually. There is an existence that he will never be able to reach in his eight lifetimes. This is a difference between clouds and mud. Your husband can’t even give you a decent gift."

"Five years ago, I asked you to give up your status as the heir and hand over the Mu Group to Mingde, but you refused. What's the result? With just one word from me, you and your family will be in dire straits."

"Now, I will give you another chance. Divorce Xiao Beichen immediately and date Qi Shao. He is generous and doesn't mind your past. In this way, I can let you reintegrate into the Mu family. I can also let you serve as the head of the Mu Group. Vice Chairman of the Board. In the future, if you and Qi Shao get married, it’s not impossible for me to hand over the entire Mu Group to you."

"For five years, you have been ridiculed. This is your only chance to turn around. You have to think about it carefully."

People around him looked sideways at Mu Ziyan.

Mu Yun snorted: "Third sister, grandma is so kind. She doesn't care about your past. Why don't you thank grandma properly? Give up on this person immediately."

Mu Li: "Isn't it? The seventh young master is the Nine Heavenly Dragon. Don't be stupid."

Everyone feels that Mu Ziyan will choose Qi Shao.

However, Mu Ziyan didn't even think about it and directly held Xiao Beichen's hand: "Grandma, I'm sorry. I, Mu Ziyan, only want to be Xiao Beichen's woman in this life."

The whole audience was shocked.

Qi Shao narrowed his eyes slightly: "Oh? This is a slap in my Qi Shao's face. Your man can't even give you a decent gift. What good is he?"

Mu Ziyan said resolutely: "I can't say enough about what good things he has. But I only know that his name is Xiao Beichen. That's enough."

Qi Shao was extremely angry: "You..."

Wang Bingxiu jumped up and said, "Get out of here, get out of here right away. From now on, my Mu family will not have your family anymore. Get out of here!!!"

Mu Ziyan didn't say much, and pulled Xiao Beichen to leave: "Beichen, let's go."

Xiao Beichen didn't leave, but pulled Mu Ziyan to sit down again: "Now that I'm here, how can I leave in despair. I have to let them see how outstanding the man you, Mu Ziyan, have chosen."

As he spoke, he took out a brocade box, placed it on the turntable on the dining table, and turned it to Wang Bingxiu and Qi Shao: "This is the gift I gave you. Open it and take a look."

Wang Bingxiu snorted coldly: "It's just rubbish. It's not worth looking at. It will only stain my eyes. Take it away!"

At this moment, Xiao Beichen reached out and pressed lightly on the glass turntable.

The brocade box opens automatically.

Inside is a green pill.

Thumb size.

hum!

An extremely strong medicinal fragrance filled the place and spread to the entire square. Guests at the surrounding tables all looked over.

So comfortable.

Vibrant!

The whole audience was dumbfounded.

Although they didn't know what it was, they instinctively felt that it was the ultimate pill.

boom!

Qi Shao was suddenly shocked and stood up suddenly: "How is that possible?!!!"

Wang Bingxiu was startled by Qi Shao's actions: "Qi Shao, what's wrong with you? It's just a pill with a strong medicinal fragrance. Why are you so surprised?"

The seventh young master hesitated: "This is... this is..."

He was too excited to speak.

Xiao Beichen said calmly: "Seventh Young Master has been frightened by the grade of this elixir. Let me tell you. The Zhu Yan Dan that Qi Young Master gave you just now is only a second-grade elixir. This one is called Life-Extending Pill, no matter how old you are, no matter how injured you are, even if you are in the late stage of cancer or AIDS. If ordinary people take it, they can extend their life for ten years!"

"Even if you pay [-] billion, you still can't buy it... Do you know what grade of elixir it is?"