After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 501 Childhood Shadow
The head butler had actually guessed this would happen, but he didn't expect things to develop to this point.

"I wonder if there's something important that you're so anxious to see me about, Madam?"

When the butler entered, he found the study to be in a mess and looked very strange.

So he thought of something, and while keeping his head down, he didn't forget to steal a glance at Su Xiaoxiao beside him.

Madam Qian was furious. Unable to vent her anger, she blamed everything on the housekeeper.

"Didn't I tell you that when your young master and I are discussing matters inside, no one is allowed to come in? What kind of behavior is it to let this madman in?"

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao exclaimed, "What? How dare you call me a madwoman?"
The housekeeper looked helpless. "I... I didn't expect her to rush in. I thought she wouldn't be so quick!"

As he spoke, the butler glared angrily at Su Xiaoxiao.

"She just said that Young Master Qian is hiding a woman in the house, and she insists on coming in to see for herself."

Qian Musheng really didn't expect that he was such a person in Su Xiaoxiao's eyes? Keeping a mistress in a golden house, she was really quirky and eccentric, actually saying such things.

Su Xiaoxiao blushed slightly and gave a dry laugh.

"Actually, it's a huge misunderstanding. I've always been on good terms with Mr. Qian. I thought that if Mr. Qian's friend came over, I could also come over and get to know him. That's why I rudely barged in."

Upon hearing this, Qian Musheng found Su Xiaoxiao's actions rather cute and unconsciously patted her on the head.

To Mrs. Qian, who was standing nearby, this action made it seem as if the two were flirting in front of her, which made Mrs. Qian a little angry and she didn't know how to describe her feelings at this moment.

How could the son I raised suddenly turn out like this, getting together with a girl I now really hate, flirting with her without any regard for me? What kind of behavior is this?

Madam Qian was naturally furious. Su Xiaoxiao showed no respect for her son at all. This was unacceptable. Ultimately, Madam Qian's behavior stemmed from her habit of being domineering and arrogant.

Su Xiaoxiao glanced at Mrs. Qian next to her out of the corner of her eye and saw that she seemed unhappy. If she had any emotion to express, her hair would probably be standing on end right now.

Finally, she couldn't stand it anymore and slammed her hand on the table, shouting, "Qian Musheng, I'm still here! Are you treating me like I'm invisible?"

Su Xiaoxiao was infuriating. She pretended to be innocent and looked at the furious Madam Qian in front of her, asking, "Madam Qian, what's wrong with us joking around in front of you? Young man, you have to understand that we like to joke around, don't you?"

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Qian realized that Su Xiaoxiao's claim of being young was an implication that she herself was very old.

Qian Musheng knew his mother was angry, so he quickly stopped smiling and stood solemnly to the side, not daring to say a word.

Su Xiaoxiao sighed and shook her head as she looked at Qian Musheng, saying, "I think you've become so rigid because you're used to being bound by the etiquette of those families. Do you think you'll turn into a fool who only knows how to follow the rules if you continue like this?"

Su Xiaoxiao's words struck a chord with Qian Musheng, immediately bringing to mind his childhood memories.

Back then, his parents were just as domineering and authoritarian, not even giving him the right to speak, and always forcing things he didn't like onto him.

All the unhappy experiences from my childhood came flooding back.

Whenever Qian Musheng made a mistake, the only punishment he received was being locked in a small, dark room to reflect on his actions. No one ever considered whether Qian Musheng was afraid or not; this choice left him no chance to resist. He wasn't given a chance to explain; he was simply kept locked up until he gave in and admitted defeat.

These painful childhood experiences cast a deep shadow on young Qian Musheng's heart.

Therefore, he left home at a very young age, first going up the mountain to learn martial arts from Old Man Heiyun, and then going to the capital to study. In short, he avoided being at home whenever possible.

Thinking about the past, Qian Musheng was very unhappy.

Upon seeing her son's expression, Madam Qian immediately shouted at the butler, "Butler, what are you standing there for? Quickly drag this crazy woman out!"

The housekeeper was also helpless. Although this was Qian Musheng's villa, it depended on the situation. Now that Qian Musheng's mother had come, of course they had to listen to her.

"Yes, ma'am."

The housekeeper agreed and came over to grab Su Xiaoxiao's hand and pull her away.

At this critical moment, a hand stopped them; it was Qian Musheng, who stopped the two of them.

"Young Master, is there anything you need?"

Here, the butler is still Qian Musheng's butler, and he still knows in his heart who pays his salary.

But now that Madam Qian has arrived, she is Qian Musheng's mother. If he offends her, he will also face certain death.

What to do? Whose advice should they take? The butler was caught in a dilemma.

Until Qian Musheng said to everyone in front of him with a blank expression, "No one is allowed to hurt her!"

The butler was completely frozen in place. Looking at Su Xiaoxiao in front of him, he felt a little helpless, and then looked up at Madam Qian.

Madam Qian was clearly stunned. She stared at her son in disbelief for a long time before slowly saying, "Sheng'er, how could you talk to your mother like this over this little brat?"

Mrs. Qian was also very surprised. She felt that her son had always been well-behaved and obedient, so why did he turn against her on the spot for this little girl?

This was a situation that Mrs. Qian could hardly imagine.

And in front of the housekeeper, she dared to disobey me like this. Where did Qian Musheng's previous upbringing go? What kind of magic does this little brat possess that makes him want to turn against me?

Madam Qian originally thought that Qian Musheng would be afraid and intimidated by her authority, but the opposite was true. She saw that Qian Musheng did not seem to have any fear on his face at all. She had really overthought things.

Qian Musheng softened his tone and turned to Madam Qian, saying, "Mother, I have never said no to you in all these years, but today, I will absolutely not allow you to lay a finger on Su Xiaoxiao. Otherwise, I will not be polite."

Upon hearing this, Madam Qian's face turned green.

"You unfilial son! Guards! Several people, come in quickly and drag the young master and this woman out of here!"

The butler realized he couldn't remain silent any longer; regardless of what Madam Qian thought, he had to step in and mediate.

"Madam, please calm down. This is absolutely unacceptable. Even if the young master is wrong, he only acted this way because he was in a moment of anxiety."