"Madam Mu... I misspoke," Auntie Yang said nervously, as if she were about to kowtow to Yun Shudian.
"Auntie Yang is quite sharp-witted. Why don't you realize he's only this obedient because of the money?"
Yun Shudian didn't want to escalate the situation, so she could only let Auntie Yang believe that Mu Qi was willing.
By this time, Mu Qi's arm was already around Yun Shudian's waist. Yun Shudian was unaccustomed to such intimacy with Mu Qi in front of outsiders and instinctively pushed him away.
As for Mu Qi, Yun Shudian certainly wouldn't give him a chance to reveal the truth.
As soon as Yun Shudian finished speaking, Auntie Yang's eyes were filled with shock.
This gentleman was only so obedient to his madam because of money?
Auntie Yang looked at Mu Qi incredulously, then quickly dismissed the thought in her heart.
With his elegant and noble demeanor, and his upright posture, he certainly didn't look like a kept man who would abandon his principles for money.
If it weren't for this, Auntie Yang wouldn't have wanted to take Mu Qi as her son-in-law.
But seeing how Mu Qi doted on Yun Shudian, Auntie Yang truly couldn't understand.
Wait, this madam hadn't denied her previous speculation.
Furthermore, even if this madam denied it, would that make it untrue?
Auntie Yang glanced at the affectionate look Mu Qi gave Yun Shudian, and in her heart, she decided that Yun Shudian must be threatening his family, forcing him to put on a show for her.
With that thought, Auntie Yang straightened her chest slightly. "Madam, although you are my superior, I must still say that your act of confining someone to a room is absolutely illegal.
Even if our company has regulations, I cannot stand by and do nothing."
Since she had already been discovered, Auntie Yang had nothing left to hold back.
"Then what do you want? To rescue him and have him be with your daughter?"
Yun Shudian's tone was harsh, her stern and fierce demeanor completely shattering the little composure Auntie Yang had.
"You don't need to worry about that, Madam. You are currently breaking the law, and I can call the police at any time."
Auntie Yang wasn't sure if she wanted to confront Yun Shudian head-on, as both individuals before her were wealthy and influential, which naturally made her fearful.
However, as the atmosphere had reached this point, some words just tumbled out of her mouth.
"You..."
As Auntie Yang spoke, Yun Shudian's hand, which had been resting on Mu Qi's forearm, instinctively tightened its grip.
Mu Qi noticed Yun Shudian's emotions, leaned in, and quickly kissed her forehead. He let Yun Shudian grip his forearm and then turned to face Auntie Yang.
"Who says it's illegal? I am here voluntarily."
Yun Shudian was caught off guard, not expecting Mu Qi to speak up so suddenly. She looked at him, and after a second or two, she finally understood what he was saying.
The hand that was tightly gripping Mu Qi's forearm unconsciously loosened.
From this moment on, Yun Shudian realized that perhaps Mu Qi didn't yearn for freedom as much as she thought.
"Also, we're already married. Do you want to see our marriage certificate?"
Mu Qi narrowed his phoenix eyes, his imposing presence instantly making Auntie Yang tremble with fear.
Voluntarily?
A marriage certificate?
"We're just playing a game. What? Do you have a problem with that?"
Before Auntie Yang could react, Mu Qi pressed on.
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare." Auntie Yang's gaze flickered between Mu Qi and Yun Shudian, filled with doubt at every turn.
Why was Mu Qi so obedient?
Yun Shudian looked at Mu Qi, as if seeing a tall, fierce guard dog, albeit an extremely handsome one.
Perhaps it was Mu Qi's concealment, but at this moment, Yun Shudian felt a surge of joy that unintentionally showed on her face.
Auntie Yang clearly saw the look in Yun Shudian's eyes, and then glanced at the stern-faced Mu Qi, confirming in her heart that Mu Qi had been charmed by Yun Shudian.
After Mu Qi had silenced Auntie Yang completely, Yun Shudian appropriately brought the farce to a close. "Auntie Yang, you are fired as of now."
"Of course, if you dare to speak out of turn, I don't mind taking you in for a longer stay."
Yun Shudian deliberately emphasized the word "stay," and Auntie Yang, with her experience, immediately understood the threat. Her emotions had subsided, and she readily agreed to Yun Shudian's words.
"Shudian, should we have someone take her away?" Mu Qi always paid great attention to Yun Shudian's matters and naturally saw things from her perspective.
At this moment, Mu Qi believed that keeping Auntie Yang alive under their control would be more beneficial in resolving the issue of her loose tongue at its source.
Of course, the best solution would be for Auntie Yang to disappear completely.
Here, in the capital, making a person disappear without a trace was not difficult for Mu Qi.
However, Shudian was still too soft-hearted.
Mu Qi knew that even if he said what he was thinking now, Shudian wouldn't react much.
But that was only from an outsider's perspective.
In Mu Qi's eyes, he could see the subtle twitch of Yun Shudian's pupils, feel her body instantly tense up, and sense her less than cheerful mood.
"Have someone take her away?"
Auntie Yang silently repeated Mu Qi's words in her mind. Immediately, uncontrollable images of desolate mountains, deep forests, or ancient prisons flashed through her mind.
"Madam, Sir, please, no. I promise I can keep my mouth shut. Please don't have me arrested.
I don't want the wages for these past few days either. Just spare me!"
Before Yun Shudian could speak, Auntie Yang quickly clasped her hands together and pleaded ceaselessly.
Auntie Yang was no longer young, and time had left many marks on her. Her constant bowing was not agile, and her face was a map of wrinkles that crinkled around her distressed expression.
"Alright, you may go. Please leave quickly."
Yun Shudian's gaze bypassed Auntie Yang's face, her words crisp and decisive.
Auntie Yang repeatedly thanked them. Without bothering to wipe away her sweat, she hastily retreated, avoiding Yun Shudian and Mu Qi.
"Shudian, time to eat." Mu Qi rubbed Yun Shudian's stomach and then led her to the dining table.
Since Yun Shudian had spoken, Mu Qi no longer paid Auntie Yang any mind.
Yun Shudian sat down first. As Mu Qi was about to sit next to her, his gaze accidentally fell upon the table in front of Yun Shudian, and he froze.
"Mu Qi, what's wrong?" Yun Shudian followed his gaze but didn't notice anything amiss.