It was after he moved out and could no longer support and care for his parents that he gifted the restaurant to his parents as future livelihood money.
Mu Zhongqing's action was highly suggestive of his intentions to sever their relationship once and for all. However, Mu Liankui and Lady Mu Bai were too busy rejoicing to consider whether he was cutting them off entirely.
Since fifteen years ago, when Mu Zhongqing defied their orders, eloped, and caused a significant financial loss to the family, robbing them of the opportunity to become in-laws with Landlord Zhou, they ceased to cherish this son.
Later, events such as his secret marriage and his frequent favoritism towards that slut, Lady Du, along with numerous instances of defiance against his parents shattered their hearts. In their minds, they no longer considered him their son. Therefore, they no longer took Mu Zhongqing's emotions into consideration.