Chapter 259: Yun Mu Being Threatened

Chapter 259: Yun Mu Being Threatened

Xuanyuan Ming looked at her, unsurprised by her refusal. He merely said, "Miss Yun, are you truly going to refuse me?"

Yun Mu shrugged indifferently, "I'm sorry."

Xuanyuan Ming tried to maintain his patience, stroking the teacup in his hand. "You should know that his current situation within the Huo family is not good. His mother's clan is also eyeing him with ill intent. Acknowledging him now would be beneficial for him."

Yun Mu scoffed, "When he was a child and needed someone to care for him, you, his biological father, were nowhere to be found. Now that he has become a prominent figure in the business world, do you really think he needs your protection?"

"Mr. Xuanyuan, please allow me to be frank; your existence is not that important to him."

Xuanyuan Ming's expression darkened.

"I did not intentionally miss out on his upbringing. I only recently heard rumors that Qinglan faked her death and secretly gave birth to a child in the Huo family. I am also a victim of this tragedy!"

Yun Mu showed no sympathy on her face.

"You could have prevented this tragedy if you had persisted back then or actively searched for her instead of waiting for her to come to you. This wouldn't be the situation we're in today."

Xuanyuan Ming's demeanor instantly turned somber.

Yun Mu did not want to engage further, saying, "If you truly want to acknowledge your son, you should go find him yourself instead of making me your intermediary."

"If I just went to him like that, he would be even less likely to acknowledge me. Although we haven't interacted much, I understand my son well." Xuanyuan Ming said.

Yun Mu agreed on this point.

A father knows his son best, and Huo Tingying had indeed said he didn't want to acknowledge him.

"Let me give Mr. Xuanyuan a piece of advice: not everything can be achieved through shortcuts." Yun Mu stood up, saying coldly, "Goodbye."

Xuanyuan Ming's expression subtly changed, "Miss Yun might want to reconsider before refusing. At least wait until your friend finishes her coffee."

As Xuanyuan Ming spoke, one of his bodyguards stepped forward with a tablet, showing a surveillance video where Wen Qingqing was innocently conversing with a man over coffee.

Yun Mu paused, her face turning cold.

"Mr. Xuanyuan, isn't this a bit underhanded?" Yun Mu gritted her teeth.

What was this? A threat?

Indeed, it was the Xuanyuan family, the mafia overlords.

No matter how gentle they appeared, their bones were etched with the family's ruthless bloodline.

But wasn't Huo Tingying also inheriting this trait?

Xuanyuan Ming smiled in acknowledgment, "I admit my methods are ruthless, but does it matter as long as I succeed?"

Ha!

Yun Mu laughed in anger, "How do you know I can persuade him? You must know your son well; he won't be swayed by anyone."

Xuanyuan Ming said, "Miss Yun, you underestimate yourself. If there is anyone who can persuade Tingying, it would be you."

Yun Mu's face remained cold, "But I don't like being threatened."

Xuanyuan Ming's eyes flickered slightly, seemingly showing a hint of approval. He said, "This isn't a threat. If you like the script, I can arrange for you to be the lead actress. If you want anything else, I can provide it. Consider it a father's attempt to make amends with his son."

He seemed to recall something and smiled lightly, "My son takes after me in this regard; he is a devoted and loyal man. I've been observing you both, seeing your arguments and reconciliations. The fact that he softens for you proves he truly loves you."

It was precisely because of this that he approached Yun Mu, seeing her as the bridge to reconcile with his son.

He gazed at Yun Mu.

"So, are you willing to help me now?"

Yun Mu quickly weighed her options.

She had experienced the ruthless tactics of the Xuanyuan family during her time in Nanmin Continent. If she refused today, Wen Qingqing would likely not leave the café unscathed.

But if she agreed...

Yun Mu paused, saying, "Mr. Xuanyuan may only know part of the story. First, I married Tingying as a substitute bride, so our marital bond might not be as strong as you think. Second, do you know how Tingying spent his childhood?"

Xuanyuan Ming frowned, indicating he did not know.

That made sense; the Xuanyuan family's influence was limited to Nanmin Continent.

The secret of Huo Tingying and Yi Qinglan was kept within the Huo family and never mentioned publicly. It was normal that he did not know.

Yun Mu told him the truth, "Tingying's mother did not die from illness; she was tortured and died by suicide while he watched, lying in a pool of blood. The head of the Huo family saw Tingying as a stain and never cared for him, only despising and abusing him. If not for the old patriarch's favor, Tingying might not have survived."

Xuanyuan Ming's face turned pale.

He murmured, "I didn't know... I didn't know Qinglan and the child lived such a life in the Huo family! Damn the Huo family! I will not let them get away with this!"

Yun Mu narrowed her eyes, "Who are you not letting get away? The head of the Huo family is already dead. Tingying doesn't want these past events brought up again. If you act rashly against the Huo family, he will only despise you more."

Xuanyuan Ming fell silent, knowing Yun Mu had a point.

Currently, the Huo family was protected by Huo Tingying. Any action against the Huo family would be seen as a slap in the face to Huo Tingying.

After all, his background had not been officially disclosed to the public.

But he still didn't want to give up this opportunity, and said, "It's precisely because he has suffered so much in the past that I want to make amends. Miss Yun, please consider my earnest intentions and help me."

Yun Mu gave a self-mocking smile.

Xuanyuan Ming, if she hadn't guessed wrong, was the patriarch of the powerful Xuanyuan clan in the Southern Mystic Continent.

Although she had not met Xuanyuan Ming in her previous life, she had heard that the Xuanyuan family had several young masters and ladies, presumably all children of Xuanyuan Ming.

Huo Tingying is not his only child; how sincere could his intentions truly be?

But Wen Qingqing was in his hands, so she dared not refuse and could only agree, "I'll try, but I can't guarantee success."

Xuanyuan Ming was overjoyed. "Then I look forward to good news from Miss Yun."

"Can I leave now?" Yun Mu asked.

Xuanyuan Ming nodded. "Of course, but our meeting today..."

Yun Mu understood his meaning. "Rest assured, I will keep it confidential."

For a powerful clan to openly seek out illegitimate children would be disgraceful if it got out, and might even cause turmoil within the family.

Even here in Huaguo.