Chapter 68: Vegetative State, Elderly Master Yun

Chapter 68: Vegetative State, Elderly Master Yun

In the depths of winter, at dawn.

In the luxurious and elegant living room of the Yun family residence, an atmosphere of solemnity prevailed.

The majestic Yun Tingying sat majestically in the main seat, his face dark and cold as he looked at his eldest son, the source of his pride. "You said you want Yun Mu to come back and see your grandfather?"

"Indeed." Yun Heshu tapped his fingers lightly on the tabletop, his handsome face aloof as he spoke with a thin-lipped smile. "She is Grandfather's granddaughter; she has the right."

"She doesn't deserve it! You know full well what happened in that fire years ago..."

"Dad!" Yun Heshu, usually a man of few emotions, showed a rare flash of intensity. "There were many uncertainties surrounding the incident back then. Yun Mu might be innocent."

Yun Tingying's anger subsided slightly.

Yun Heshu continued, "Moreover, your handling of the recent explosion case was anything but fair. Letting Yun Mu see Grandfather for a moment could be seen as compensation."

His biological daughter had been assassinated, yet he had shielded his adopted daughter!

Yun Tingying's expression was a mix of emotions, but he eventually nodded.

On the staircase, Yun Shuiyao's face was as cold as ice.

...

At noon.

Heavy snowflakes, like goose feathers, swirled through the capital city, biting with their frigidness.

A silver-white McLaren supercar sped like a ghost along the grand boulevards of the capital.

Thirty minutes later, the sports car pulled up at the Yun family's mansion.

Yun Mu's loose, wavy hair cascaded down her shoulders, her face partially concealed by a black veil. Her pearl earrings swayed gently, accentuating her regal and aloof demeanor. A vivid red Desert Star gemstone rested provocatively on her fair collarbone.

Despite possessing the Ocean's Eye, a hint of envy still flickered in Yun Shuiyao's gaze at that moment.

Yun Mu stood proudly by the entrance of the hall, her steps halting as she cast a cold glance at Yun Shuiyao before she sternly commanded, "Get out of the way!"

Surprisingly, Yun Shuiyao didn't engage in their usual rivalry. Instead, she looked at Yun Mu with a deep, thoughtful gaze before allowing a servant to lead Yun Mu upstairs.

The servant accompanied Yun Mu to the third floor and into Grandfather Yun's room.

Grandfather Yun's face was gaunt, and he lay peacefully in bed.

As expected, he had become a vegetable.

"Please leave, I want to have a private conversation with my grandfather," Yun Mu instructed the servant standing beside her.

The servant's expression remained stoic. "Young Miss, the Master said you're not allowed to be alone with Grandfather."

Yun Mu glanced outside the door, noticing a few other servants standing guard.

Did they think she was a threat?

Ha!

"Speak your mind, the old master granted you five minutes for this visit," the servant continued.

Yun Mu stroked the bracelet on her wrist with an icy arrogance. "Yun Tingying's words hold no weight with me!"

In the next instant, Yun Mu made a swift move, kicking the maid out and swiftly shutting the door with the tip of her foot.

It was quick and fierce!

Outside, the servants were in a frenzy, pounding on the door frantically.

"Open up! What are you doing, Young Miss? Open the door!"

"Hurry, go tell the master!"

Yun Mu locked the door from the inside and walked to the bed.

Unaffected by the chaos outside, she directly reached out to take the old Master Yun's pulse and conducted a simple examination of his body.

Indeed, he was in a vegetative state.

All bodily functions seemed to be intact, with no signs of poisoning.

Yun Mu carefully tucked the blanket around Grandfather Yun and whispered softly, "Let me call you Grandfather too, though I'm unsure if you can hear me. Don't worry, Grandfather, I will definitely cure you."

However, how could she convince the Yun family to willingly hand over Grandfather Yun for her treatment?

After some deliberation, Yun Mu realized that persuasion might not work. Coercion might prove more effective!

She took out her golden needles and gently stimulated Grandfather Yun's meridians and acupoints. Just as she was about to withdraw them—

With a loud "bang," Yun Tingying kicked open the door.

His face was livid as he strode in forcefully, "Disgraceful daughter, what are you doing?"

Following closely behind Yun Tingying were Yun Shuiyao and Yun Muze, both watching Yun Mu with wary eyes as she removed the needles.

Yun Mu glanced calmly at Yun Tingying and replied coldly, "Are you blind? I'm unblocking Grandfather's meridians."

Anger flickered in Yun Tingying's eyes, "Unblocking meridians? Your grandfather has been bedridden for five years, all thanks to you! Why put on this pretense here?"

"Sis, what you're holding there... Could it be that you have feelings for Grandfather?" Yun Shuiyao gasped, covering her mouth in surprise.

Implied meanings transcend explicit words.

Before Yun Mu could speak, Yun Muze sprang up in anger, stepping forward to forcefully swipe away the golden needle from Yun Mu's hand. He barked coldly, "Are you afraid that Grandfather might awaken and incriminate you for the arson? Is that why you were just acting against him, preventing his recovery?"

With a cold glance at the golden needles on the ground, Yun Mu immediately lifted her foot and fiercely kicked Yun Muze in the abdomen. Her other hand snatched hold of his elbow, twisting it backward.

With a sharp "crack," the elbow dislocated.

Yun Muze never expected her to strike so abruptly, his face paling in pain as he gritted his teeth. "You lunatic, you brute!"

Yun Mu's smile was chilling as she released her grip. "Scum! To dare touch my golden needles, it's already a great mercy that I spare your life!"

The last person who dared damage her golden needles ended up with both arms severed.

"Arrogant!"

After bellowing, Yun Muze used one hand to support his dislocated elbow, letting out a muffled groan.

She actually managed to realign her dislocated elbow despite the pain.

This...

She was indeed a relentless one.

Yun Tingying's anger flared as he lashed out, "Just as I thought, you're heartless and cruel, capable of dealing such a harsh blow to your own brother."

Yun Mu smiled enchantingly, "If I didn't take action, would you have listened to me calmly?"

"Did we stuff your mouth shut? What is it that you want to say!"

Yun Mu glanced at Elder Yun on the bed and said calmly, "I'm saying that the culprit behind the fire back then was someone else..."

"Stop!" Yun Tingying immediately barked, "Trying to wriggle out of it again? Do you think I'd believe you?"

Yun Mu raised an eyebrow, "Didn't you tell me to speak up?"

"You..." Yun Tingying's face darkened further as he glared coldly at his daughter, "Yun Mu, don't push your luck by testing my limits again and again!"

Yun Mu smiled nonchalantly, fearless.

"Yun Tingying, there will come a day when I prove the truth to you. Let me tell you, I've already started investigating the fire from five years ago and have uncovered some leads. Soon, the truth will be revealed! You'd better get ready for a faceful of slaps!"

As Yun Mu spoke, her gaze subtly shifted to Yun Shuiyao standing beside Yun Muze.

Yun Shuiyao's expression instantly changed.

It seemed Aunt Zhang was right – even if Yun Shuiyao hadn't personally set the fire five years ago, she was still somehow involved.

But Yun Muze intervened, seething with anger. He glared at Yun Mu and warned his father, "Dad, don't believe a word she says! This girl is sly and could be plotting against anyone!"

"Shut up!" Yun Tingying bellowed in fury. "Let her finish!"

Staring at Yun Mu's calm and self-assured demeanor, Yun Tingying's eagle-like eyes darkened with uncertainty.

He recalled that earlier, Yun Heshu had also mentioned the oddities surrounding the incident back then.

Could it be that Yun Mu was truly innocent?

Yun Mu is her own flesh and blood. Naturally, he also hopes that she wasn't the one who set the fire.

However, everything revolves around evidence.

"You say it wasn't you, then who was it? Do you have any proof?"