Exclusive Pampered Wife: My Wife Came to My Door

Chapter 139 Mu Tianyang's Guilt

Seeing her shivering from the cold, Chi Moqing took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders, rubbing her arms. Yan Zuozuo looked up at him, forcing a smile, but it quickly crumbled.

Mu Tianyang only received the news after Yan Zuozuo and Chi Moqing arrived home. Upon hearing the devastating news of Yan's mother's passing, he was struck dumb and collapsed into a chair.

No matter how much Mu Yaoqian made a fuss, he handed her over to Cui Guangyuan and rushed over. He first went to the hospital to see Yan's mother, and tears welled up in the eyes of this man who was over fifty years old.

It's all his fault. If he had come back sooner and stayed by her side, none of this would have happened. It's all his fault, all his fault. He slapped himself hard across the face, his eyes filled with pain.

He went to see Yan Zuozuo and confessed to him repeatedly, saying that he was the one who was wrong.

Yan Zuozuo was a little dazed and asked slowly, "How is Mu Yaoqian? My mother was still very concerned about her before she died."

Hearing her question, Mu Tianyang became even more upset, only saying that it was nothing serious and he would be fine in a while.

Yan Zuozuo stopped speaking and just silently shed tears. Chi Moqing held her beside him, but he felt that something was very strange. Yan's mother was going to the United States for surgery, and then Mu Yaoqian fell ill and got into a car accident. If it was all just a coincidence, that would be fine, but if it was a carefully planned conspiracy, that would be terrible.

He narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself that no matter what, he would have to find a bodyguard to secretly follow Yan Zuozuo.

Mu Tianyang asked Yan Zuozuo what his plans were for the future.

Yan Zuozuo was silent for a moment, then said in a hollow voice, "My mother likes to return to her roots. She was reluctant to go to the United States before because she was worried that the surgery would fail and she wouldn't be able to return home. Now, let's go back to our hometown as she wishes, and keep everything simple. My mother doesn't have any friends or relatives, so we don't need to notify anyone."

Mu Tianyang nodded: "In my hometown, burial is still the custom, but it depends on what you think."

Yan Zuozuo thought for a moment and said, "Let's cremate. My mother always says that after people die, they will turn into ashes and return to the earth. She doesn't like to be confined to that small box."

Mu Tianyang nodded and did everything as Yan Zuozuo had said.

Seeing Yan Zuozuo's distress, Chi Moqing reached out and hugged her.

Chi's parents and Chi Ran also came over to comfort her. Lu Yaoyuan and Lu Zhitu also came over to comfort her and tell her to take it easy. Even Cai Keren came over, feeling really bad seeing Yan Zuozuo like this.

That night, Yan Zuozuo slept restlessly in Chi Moqing's arms, clinging to him as if he were her last lifeline. Her life consisted only of her mother and Chi Moqing; now that her mother was gone, he was all she had left.

Chi Moqing held her tightly, patting her back gently again and again, just like comforting a baby, until dawn.

The next day, when Chi Moqing opened his eyes, he saw Yan Zuozuo staring at him intently, her eyes red, as if she had been crying for a long time. He reached out and wiped away the tears on her face, feeling extremely distressed.

Yan Zuozuo said, "Mo Qing, I miss my mother..."

“I’m thinking about this with you, but Zuo Zuo, you can’t get sick and stop eating and drinking just because you miss Mommy. What will happen to the baby in your belly? You’re not alone now. You need to be well so that Mommy can feel at ease and the baby in your belly can grow up quickly.”

Yan Zuozuo didn't speak, but leaned closer to her and hugged her even tighter.

The funeral date has been set, and the funeral home will follow the established procedures. Just as they were discussing the funeral arrangements, someone posted on Tianya (a Chinese online forum), detailing that Chi Moqing and Yan Zuozuo had known each other since childhood but were forced to separate. Later, Cai Qingqing interfered, relentlessly pursuing Chi Moqing while simultaneously becoming entangled with other men.

Unlike the previous one-sided criticism of Chi Moqing, this time the comments directly sided with him, praising him for being devoted, handsome, and wealthy. Most importantly, they gave high praise to his previous rescue of his wife. In an instant, he went from being a negative news figure to becoming the best representative of a good man in the new era.

Soon, a second post appeared on Tianya, still anonymous, and quite long. It exposed that Cai Qingqing had attempted to drug someone but failed, and that she had ended up sleeping with a man, which led to her suffering the consequences. It also included explicit photos of Cai Qingqing with different men.

In addition, the post also revealed how Cai Qingqing's mother schemed and feigned innocence in order to become Mrs. Cai, exposing all the disgusting things that the mother and daughter did.

The post was forwarded at an astonishing speed, especially the comments below. Suddenly, Cai Qingqing and her mother became the target of public criticism. Fortunately, Mrs. Cai had already passed away, and Cai Qingqing was still in the hospital, so she probably wouldn't see this news.

Although the outcome wasn't perfect, thankfully, Chi Moqing's innocence was completely cleared. Many people also shared intimate photos of Chi Moqing and Yan Zuozuo that they had encountered together, their conversations full of affection. This immediately made women envious and jealous, while men cried out in despair, saying, "He's rich and devoted, how can we live like this?"

As for Cai Keren, the other party harmed by Cai Qingqing and her mother, she was quickly identified online. It turns out that Cai Keren was indeed Cai Yaren's daughter, but she was framed by Cai's wife and subsequently expelled from the family. People began to sympathize with Cai Keren and demanded that Cai Qingqing kneel down and apologize.

After the incident, Cai Keren became a news figure. However, her positive image did not last long. Her past as a kept woman and her involvement in the marriage of Qi Jiahui and He Xinrui were exposed, causing a public uproar. Interested reporters followed the clues and dug up the affairs of He Xinrui, Yan Zuozuo, Qi Jiahui, and even Yan's mother and He Cangyuan.

Everyone was amazed, saying it was truly a spectacle of the year, and they thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

Finally, the strange public opinion inexplicably focused on Yan Zuozuo's design. Whether it was a blessing in disguise or not, her design work was actually noticed by a master in the design world, who wanted to hire her as an assistant.

In the past, Yan Zuozuo would definitely have been excited, but now that her mother hadn't been buried yet, she couldn't feel excited at all. Chi Moqing came into the room to keep her company, took her hand, and said gently, "I'll speak to the master on your behalf. He said that it's inconvenient for you to agree now because you're pregnant, and we'll make a decision after the baby is born."

Yan Zuozuo frowned and lowered her head, saying, "My mother's death made me realize the importance of family even more. I don't plan to go abroad; I just want to stay and take care of you."

Chi Moqing smiled and said, "It's fine if you don't want to be his assistant. You can refuse later. I heard that he is Lu Yaoyuan's master. If you really want to learn from him, you'll have to call Lu Yaoyuan 'senior brother'."

Yan Zuozuo knew he was teasing her, but she only managed a forced smile, her eyes still devoid of light. Chi Moqing didn't seem to mind, simply staying quietly by her side.

Fu Zixin only found out about the news belatedly because she had run away from home in a fit of pique. If she hadn't accidentally seen the news, she wouldn't have known that Yan's mother had left. She quickly called Yan Zuozuo, saying that she would be back immediately.

Yan Zuozuo didn't speak, but suddenly her nose felt sore, especially when she saw Fu Zixin in person, she cried even more bitterly. Chi Moqing silently closed the door for them. He knew they had things to talk about, and he felt at ease letting Fu Zixin keep Yan Zuozuo company while she talked.

Fu Zixin was both surprised and saddened; how could such a thing have happened?

Yan Zuozuo wiped away her tears, shook her head, and said, "I don't know. Mom was fine when we left, but she was gone in just a few hours..."

Fu Zixin's eyes also reddened, and she hugged her and cried, "People can't come back to life, you have to take good care of yourself. If Yan's mother is watching from heaven, she wouldn't want to see you unhappy, especially since you're pregnant."

Yan Zuozuo nodded: "I know."

Fu Zixin asked her if they had caught the murderer, and she shook her head blankly, saying that there were still no clues.

"What about the funeral? Do you need my help?"

Yan Zuozuo shook her head again, saying that everything was prepared by Chi Moqing and Mu Tianyang, and she didn't actually know anything about it. She originally wanted to do it herself, but Chi Moqing was worried and insisted that she rest at home.

Fu Zixin praised her good fortune: "Only your CEO Chi would dote on you like this, you'd better seize the opportunity."

Yan Zuozuo lowered her eyes, glanced at her stomach, and said nothing.

Fu Zixin stayed with her for a while longer before saying she had to leave. But Yan Zuozuo grabbed her arm and said, "Sit with me a little longer. I don't know what to think about when I'm alone. Tell me about your recent situation."

Fu Zixin shrugged and said, "It's still the same. Her parents don't acknowledge me, and Su Fei went over to make trouble. Last time, she even threatened to commit suicide if Su Kang didn't divorce me, and she actually jumped from the second floor. Apart from breaking her leg, she was mostly unharmed."

Yan Zuozuo was stunned and looked at her in astonishment, not expecting that so many things had happened in just a few days without contact.

She asked, "And then what happened?"

“Su Kang insisted on not agreeing to the divorce, so his parents came to me and gave me some money to get rid of me. Even if I, Fu Zixin, am poor, I am not so poor that I have to take this kind of money. However, I still filed for divorce from Su Kang, moved out of his place, and am just waiting for him to sign the papers.”

"Are you really going to get a divorce?" Yan Zuozuo frowned. Ever since her mother left, she had come to appreciate the preciousness of family ties even more. Fu Zixin was an orphan without family, and she had finally found a home, only to give it up like this—it was such a pity. More importantly, Su Kang loved her very much, and she shouldn't give up so easily.

Fu Zixin shrugged and smiled bitterly, "He can protect me once or twice, but he can't protect me forever. Not to mention him, even I feel very tired. Since we can't be together happily, it's better to break up sooner rather than later."

"What about the child?" Yan Zuozuo asked.

Fu Zixin smiled bitterly: "Does having a father really matter that much?"

Yan Zuozuo was stunned for a moment, then lowered her eyes, speechless. She was a child without a father, and the discrimination and pain she had suffered since childhood couldn't be explained in a few words. She wanted to advise Fu Zixin not to take this step unless absolutely necessary, but when she thought of Su Kang's family, even if they didn't divorce, would they really treat the child well?

So, when the words were on the tip of her tongue, she hesitated.

She reached out and took Fu Zixin's hand, a silent comfort. Fu Zixin smiled, and neither of them spoke again.

Soon, the autopsy results for Yan's mother came back, and as they had suspected, she had suffocated to death by being covered with a pillow. Clearly, the murderer was a very cautious person, wearing gloves throughout and leaving no fingerprints.

Chi Moqing frowned, pursed his lips, and asked the police, "How's the investigation going?"

The police were also helpless, and sighed, saying, "The other party is very likely a repeat offender, and there is absolutely no clue. According to the clues you gave, Cai Qingqing is still in the hospital and under our surveillance, so she has no opportunity to commit a crime; as for He Xinrui, she does have a motive, but we need to find the person first, and we think it is very likely to be her."

Chi Moqing narrowed his eyes and suddenly said, "There's one more person you can investigate."

The police officer was taken aback: "Who?"

"Mu Yaoqian!" he exclaimed.