Chapter 166 Reconciliation by Parents

Chapter 166 Reconciliation by Parents

Under Yun Heshu's urging, Huo Tingying returned to the chessboard.

When Yun Mu pushed the door open and saw the two of them playing chess harmoniously, she heaved a slight sigh of relief. Fortunately, they hadn't been discovered.

She quietly approached and sat beside Huo Tingying, watching the game in silence.

Huo Tingying put an arm around her waist as if nothing had happened outside the window.

Suddenly, Yun Mu's phone rang.

It was an unknown number.

Yun Mu swiped to answer, "Hello?"

On the other end, it was Lin Wanqing's voice.

"Mumu, it's Mommy."

Even without speakerphone, the three people present heard her clearly.

Yun Heshu stiffened.

Yun Mu cleared her throat, "What is it?"

"Today is New Year's Eve. Mommy just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year. There's a family dinner at home. If you want to come back... Mommy would be very happy. Will you come?" Lin Wanqing asked hopefully.

Without hesitation, Yun Mu refused, "No, I've already had my New Year's Eve dinner."

"It's okay. Come back for a while, chat with everyone. Your elder brother isn't here either, so it's quite lonely at home."

Yun Mu glanced at Yun Heshu sitting across from her and coldly said, "I have nothing to talk about with the Yun family..."

Suddenly, there was a burst of noise on the other end.

It seemed someone had snatched the phone away, and then Yun Tingying's icy and deep voice came through.

"Yun Mu, listen carefully. If you want to take your grandfather with you, come back to the Yun family tonight. Otherwise, forget it!"

"Yun Tingying, speak nicely to your daughter, you..."

Ignoring Lin Wanqing's attempts to stop him, Yun Tingying hung up the call.

Yun Mu, "..."

Damn, threatening her?

Yun Heshu slowly placed down the chess piece and said solemnly, "Go back. They won't make things difficult for you, at least not today."

Huo Tingying held Yun Mu's hand, "I'll go with you."

...

On New Year's Eve, pure snowflakes filled the sky.

The entire capital city was covered in a silver blanket, a world of ice and snow.

Despite the freezing weather, every household was filled with the festive atmosphere of New Year's Eve.

The streets were festively lit, crowded with people, and the sound of firecrackers echoed continuously.

This was the first time Yun Mu, living two lifetimes, felt the atmosphere of the Spring Festival. Seeing her entranced by the scenery outside the window, Huo Tingying instinctively slowed down the car, allowing her to enjoy the view.

An hour later, at the entrance of the Yun Family Mansion.

Yun Mu, wearing a deep red turtleneck sweater paired with black skinny jeans, looked radiant and captivating, enhancing her delicate beauty even more.

Huo Tingying wore a thick white coat with black trousers and shoes, highlighting his pale, handsome face, as clear and flawless as unblemished white jade.

The moment they appeared in the Yun family dressed in matching outfits, they immediately drew everyone's attention.

Especially the Yun couple, looking at their own daughter, familiar yet distant.

They never imagined that Yun Mu's true appearance could be so breathtakingly beautiful.

Her features bore some resemblance to Lin Wanqing.

Lin Wanqing's beauty was already renowned in the capital, but Yun Mu added a touch of seductive allure.

This child was truly stunning.

Even Yun Tingying couldn't help but marvel at his daughter's extraordinary beauty.

"I'm here. Where's Grandpa?" Yun Mu stepped forward without any pleasantries.

The Yun couple felt uncomfortable with her cold demeanor.

Yun Muzhe stepped forward, lowering his voice to warn her.

"It's New Year's Eve, and there are many relatives here today. Be a little more polite. Elder brother is gone, and Yao'er isn't here either. Mom and Dad genuinely want to see you."

Yun Mu glanced at him, "So you only thought of me because Yun Shuiyao isn't here."

"How can you think like that?" Yun Muzhe was taken aback.

"Forget it!" Yun Tingying sighed deeply, "No matter how much we say, she won't consider this her home. I don't want to see pretense. If you want to take your grandfather, follow me!"

Yun Tingying glanced at Yun Mu and led the way upstairs.

After this incident of Yun Heshu's "death," Yun Tingying seemed to have aged significantly. The decisive and ruthless aura that once filled his brows had faded considerably.

Yun Mu and Huo Tingying exchanged a glance, confirming there was no deception, before following along.

Lin Wanqing, trailing behind, said somewhat discontentedly, "There's no need to rush. The children just arrived; they should at least have some hot tea..."

But no one in the group paid her any attention.

Old Master Yun lay on the bed with his eyes tightly shut.

The moment she saw Old Master Yun, a hint of warmth finally returned to Yun Mu's indifferent expression.

Huo Tingying's men were waiting outside. He made a call, instructing them to bring a stretcher up to carry Old Master Yun away.

"I've explained to you why I need to take Grandpa away, and I promise to cure him within three months." Yun Mu repeated what she had told Yun Heshu to Yun Tingying.

But Yun Tingying merely waved his hand.

"Your grandfather loved you the most. Just do your best; there's no need to make any promises to me."

In his eyes, curing a man who had been in a coma for five years within three months was nothing but an empty boast.

But since Yun Mu insisted on doing it, he decided to go along with it.

Yun Mu was surprised by Yun Tingying's sudden reasonableness but didn't say much more. After giving a few instructions to the men carrying the stretcher, she prepared to leave, holding Huo Tingying's hand.

"Mumu, you... you're leaving already? Why don't you stay and talk to us a bit longer? Your uncles and aunts are here too..."

Lin Wanqing held onto Yun Mu, reluctant to let her go. She hadn't had enough of looking at her daughter's face, which bore such a striking resemblance to hers.

But Yun Mu had no intention of staying any longer in the Yun family home. She coldly withdrew her hand.

"No, enjoy your reunion. My presence would only dampen the mood."

Then, she stepped away.

"Huo Tingying."

Yun Tingying suddenly called out.

Huo Tingying turned back.

"Yun Mu is still my daughter, Yun Tingying. If I find out you mistreat her..."

"Such a thing will never happen," Huo Tingying interrupted him bluntly.

Yun Tingying lowered his gaze. "That's for the best. Go ahead."

The Yun family members looked at each other in silence.

They had eagerly brought them back, only to see them leave after a few words.

Sigh, if only they had known better back then...

"That child, Yun Mu, was just hurt deeply before. Elder Brother and Sister, try to understand," a younger uncle from the Yun family consoled.

"Yes, spend more time together in the future, and things might improve. After all, blood is thicker than water."

Could things really improve?

Yun Tingying lowered his gaze, deep in thought. "She doesn't want to stay in this house for even a second longer. She hates me to the core."

He knew very well that he and his daughter could never reconcile in this lifetime.