The story Nian Mu told was relatively long, and she even said that if she had to tell it here for a whole day, she might not be able to finish it.
The three children listened attentively and sat on the carpet surrounding her, just like a kindergarten teacher playing a game for children.
When the butler walked in with juice and snacks, he saw this scene and a look of disbelief flashed on his face.
Taotao, who usually loves to be noisy, is sitting there, neither crying nor fussing, looking well-behaved, even... focused.
Only TV animations could keep him focused, but now that he was listening to Nian Mu telling stories, he could actually be so focused.
The housekeeper said silently in his heart, "I admire you."
Nian Mu noticed the housekeeper walking in with something. She stopped telling her story and smiled at him.
Taotao was listening fascinated when she suddenly stopped and asked doubtfully: "Sister, what's next?"
"Ms. Nian, young master and young lady, the kitchen has prepared some fruit snacks. Come and taste them." The butler walked to them carrying a tray.
Taotao had always had his back to the door, and then he noticed the housekeeper walking in.
After he put the tray on the coffee table in front of the sofa, Taotao stood up, picked up a glass of juice, and handed it to Nian Mu, "Sister, drink it."
"Thank you." Nianmu took it and took a sip.
After that, the three children each took a cup.
The housekeeper looked at the three young people, as if he had broken the warmth in front of him, so he said: "If you need anything, just tell me, I will be downstairs."
Nian Mu nodded.
After the housekeeper left, Taotao asked again: "Sister, what's next?"
Nianmu looked at Taotao who was eager to hear the whole story immediately, and then glanced at the other two pairs of eyes that were looking at her. She drank the juice from the first floor and continued to tell them.
The other side.
After the butler delivered the fruit juice and snacks, he came to the tea room. Mr. Mu was drinking tea. He had originally made an appointment with someone to play chess, but the other party had something to do and couldn't come over. He had nothing to do, so he could only sit in the tea room and drink tea.
"Old Master, I just finished delivering juice snacks to the Young Master and the others," Guanjiahui reported.
"Oh? What are they doing?" Mr. Mu asked.
"Ms. Nian is telling a story to the children, and they are all gathered around, listening." The housekeeper said. He listened to a few sentences of the story Nian Mu told her, since he didn't know what story she was telling.
When Zhan Zhan and Ruanruan were young, they had no mother to take care of them, and Mu Shaoling didn't give much time to the children. Occasionally, he would tell the children bedtime stories, so he also read the storybooks.
Quite a lot.
But he had never seen what Nian Mu was talking about.
"Telling stories? Zhan Zhan also went to listen?" Mr. Mu asked. Zhan Zhan is the most mature of the three children, so he should not be very interested in these things.
"Yes, young master Zhan Zhan is here too," the housekeeper replied.
Mr. Mu hesitated when he picked up the teacup, then put it down, and finally pointed to the opposite position, "Please drink tea with me for a while."
"Yes." The butler nodded, sat across from him, made tea skillfully, and then poured him a new cup of tea.
Seeing the old man tasting it slowly and saying nothing, he asked tentatively: "Old Master, are you worried?"
"Indeed, my grandson has a really hard life." Mr. Mu sighed. Mu Shaoling was sent to an orphanage when he was born. He was finally found by the Mu family, but his father passed away.
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His mother was not necessarily a good mother. She only fought for power and gain all day long and did not care about Mu Shaoling's growth at all.
However, his talent and intelligence were discovered the moment he returned to the Mu family.
After his father passed away, Mr. Mu raised him as his successor and was very strict with him, but he was much more relaxed towards Mu Ruicheng.
Since childhood, when Mu Ruicheng was playing games, Mu Shaoling was basically studying.
Cai Xiufen thinks that Mr. Mu is partial and only trains Mu Shaoling as his successor without paying any attention to Mu Ruicheng.
But the old man could tell that Mu Shaoling actually envied Ruicheng, but he was used to seeing the warmth and coldness of people in the orphanage since he was a child. He didn't know how to express himself and would only silently complete the tasks assigned to him by the adults.
Therefore, Mr. Mu admired his calm temperament and continued to train him as his successor.
Speaking of happiness, Mu Ruicheng is much happier than Mu Shaoling.
"The young master's life has been a bit bitter, but after returning to the Mu family, he no longer suffered." The housekeeper continued. After all, Mu Shaoling lived a life without worries about food and clothing after returning to the Mu family.
"For children, do you think it is happier to have fun or to study?" Mr. Mu asked. The butler had served the Mu family for so many years and he had been witnessing how Mu Shaoling grew up.
The housekeeper was startled, and suddenly understood what the old man meant when he said life was miserable.
Even after returning to the Mu family, I have been studying endlessly and attending various tutoring classes all day long. I have no time for entertainment, no time to watch cartoons, and no time to maintain relationships with my classmates.
Even though he had no worries about food and clothing, his small body still shouldered extremely heavy responsibilities. He was crowned the heir since he was a child, and no day was easy.
The butler saw the old man drinking all the tea in his cup and poured him another cup. "The young master is capable and capable. He is the best candidate."
When Mr. Mu was about to hand over T Group to Mu Shaoling's father, he passed away.
Therefore, the old man was eager to train a new heir and hand over the group to him when he graduates so that he could retire. Therefore, Mu Shaoling studied intensively every day.
When I was young, in addition to learning textbook knowledge, I also had various training courses and interest classes. When I grew up, in addition to studying, I also worked as an intern in a group, starting from the bottom and learning how to manage and operate a company.
"If his father had not left, things might be different now." Mr. Mu thought of the past and also of the present.
Mu Shaoling finally fell in love with a woman. Now the life or death of this woman is uncertain. There has been no news for many years, and he has not given up.
Sometimes Mr. Mu really feels that his grandson is amazing.
Even more amazing than starting from scratch.
But life is too hard.
"Old Master, your children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. You don't have to worry so much. The doctor said that you should keep a relaxed mind now, so that your health will be better." The housekeeper reminded.
Mr. Mu nodded and asked, "Isn't the young master back yet?"
"not yet."
"Call him and ask him to come back. Just say Miss Nian is here." Mr. Mu ordered.
"Yes." The butler nodded, stood up and walked out.
