Beast Taming: the More the Better

"Pah! Dong Muyun, do you have no shame? I told you to find a reliable man to marry, but you refused, insisting on finding someone you truly loved to join the Dong Family. In the end, isn't it just because you're worried that if you marry out, you won't get a share of the family assets?

The iron tree has bloomed, has it? Suddenly interested in men, are you? You've found yourself a pretty boy and even invited so many people to watch the opening ceremony of your ridiculous company. Aren't you just tarnishing the Dong Family's reputation?"

Dong Muyun watched Dong Mutian, spit flying as he ranted, and sighed deeply.

She turned to Dong San.

"Dong San, please take my brother away. I will explain it to Father later... This has nothing to do with Su Ping."

Dong San responded gloomily, "Eldest Miss, I'm sorry, but the Master's orders are for me to accompany the Young Master..."

Dong Muyun frowned.

"Enough, Dong Muyun! Hand over your shares of Tianyun Group, and none of this will matter! Women belong at home, taking care of their husbands and children. Why go out and seek attention?!"

Dong Mutian smacked his lips, as if he had everything under control.

However, a glint of light flashed in the depths of Dong Muyun's eyes before she said, "Dong Mutian, what right do you have to take my shares? Or is this the wish of our Father or Grandfather? Have you finally revealed your true intentions?"

Dong Mutian opened his mouth to speak, but before he could get a word out, Dong Muyun's eyes had reddened. "Are Grandfather and Father really so heartless? What? Is a daughter of the Dong Family no longer considered part of the Dong Family? Now that I've done everything for the Dong Family, you want to cast me aside? Fine! From now on, I'll sever my ties with the Dong Family and won't be a part of it! Are you satisfied now?"

To be honest, Dong Muyun's outburst caught Dong Mutian off guard.

In his eyes, his sister had always been resilient and unyielding; he had never seen her look so aggrieved.

Even he began to question himself, wondering if he had gone too far.

Thinking about it, it seemed so. He had played with so many women, spent a considerable amount of the family's money, and wasted a lot of resources. In comparison, his sister's issue didn't seem like such a big deal from the family's perspective, did it?

Even Dong San chimed in, "Eldest Miss, the Old Master and the Master didn't mean it that way..."

"Tsk, as entertaining as this drama is, I have to say, your Dong Family is indeed a bit disgraceful. Is this the so-called behavior of these prestigious families?"

Just then, a voice came from outside.

Lin Lei pushed the door open, his lips curled in disdain and mockery.

Dong San abruptly turned to look at him. "Who are you? Give me one reason, or I'll accuse you of insulting the Dong Family..."

Lin Lei glanced at the loyal family retainer, then at the dumbfounded Dong Mutian, and said with a slight smile, "Camp Commander Dong, aren't you going to introduce to this devoted old servant of yours exactly who I am?"

Dong Mutian's lips twitched, and he managed to force an incredibly awkward smile. "Lin... Chief Lin, what are you doing here?"

Chief Lin?

Dong San was also taken aback, struggling to grasp the situation.

"Well, Camp Commander Dong—or rather, you no longer have the right to wear that rank and certainly don't hold the position anymore. Dong Mutian, considering you were once seconded under my command for a while, I'll overlook your ignorance this time!

Next time, if you insult an honorary officer of our Legion, even if the Dong Family backs you, the Legion will definitely not let you off!"

"Ah?"

Dong Mutian blinked, seemingly a little slow to catch on. Why did he feel like he couldn't understand what was being said? Whom had he insulted?

Regrettably, Lin Lei didn't intend to give him a chance to argue and continued, "Never mind that you're no longer part of the Legion. Even if you were still a Camp Commander, you should respect fellow officers of the same rank. Moreover, the Legion's honorary officers are considered one rank higher than active-duty officers!"

Lin Lei spoke these words with utmost sincerity.

After all, comparing Dong Mutian to Su Ping... Forget it, there was no point in comparing. It would be an insult to Su Ping.

As a soldier under General Zhao, Lin Lei had absolutely no respect for someone like Dong Mutian. However, he did appreciate Dong Muyun's recent stance.

These so-called prestigious families, in their struggle for wealth and power, where was the kinship? His own little princess had been spoiled rotten by him and his son. In contrast, Dong Muyun had always been diligent and loyal to the Dong Family, and now they were creating a situation where she'd be discarded after her usefulness ended?

"Chief, whom did I insult?" Dong Mutian asked, looking aggrieved.

"The 'pretty boy' you mentioned is a Legion hero, personally awarded the rank of Honorary Major by General Zhao himself! Are you saying that someone recognized by General Zhao can be casually insulted by you?"

Lin Lei's words were hard for Dong Mutian to swallow. After holding back for a while, he still couldn't help but let out an "Ah?" in astonishment.

Meanwhile, Dong San lowered his gaze even more, looking utterly humbled.

"This time, Miss Dong and Major Su have jointly developed a new Magic Potion for market release, and this venture also involves collaboration with the Legion! Do you understand now?"

"Ah?"

Dong Mutian seemed capable of uttering only this one word. He looked at his sister, whose eyes were red and brimming with tears, then at the calm and composed Su Ping. He also glanced at Lin Lei's mocking smile before turning his head to say, "Sister..."

"Don't say anything..."

Dong Muyun choked back a sob, then looked at Dong San, who had taken a position behind her.