Chapter 277: 277: Xiaobai’s rumored boyfriend Qiao Zhichuan
When Mu Bai was exposed as the fervent pursuer, and Mu Qiuniang sent Mu Rong and Zhan Jingshu to "monitor," Mu Mingyu hurriedly conducted an investigation on this person.
Qiao Zhichuan’s background seemed very clean, with a simple life history. Born, went to school, applied to art school, entered the film industry, became a star, and had a few relationships that ended without consequence, eventually meeting Mu Bai.
He applied to Kyoto Art School. Because he was exceptionally handsome, in his first year, a director noticed him and cast him in his first film "Youthful Love."
This film didn’t make him famous, but it did earn him some initial recognition among directors in the film industry. Afterward, he shot several more films that still didn’t become hits.
"Qiao Zhichuan is quite talented, but his luck doesn’t seem to be very good. Every time, his films make the female lead famous, but not him. It’s a bit like the saying on the internet, the eternal supporting actor!"
"What do you think of him?"
"I think that he couldn’t possibly be interested in Xiao Bai just because of love at first sight. Xiao Bai isn’t some peerless beauty, and she’s been raised to be both spoiled and proud, which most people can’t stand. Such a girl, unless the man is particularly stable, few could tolerate her temperament."
Mu Mingyu made Mu Qiuniang a pot of tea and served a plate of tea snacks.
The tea snacks were something he made just this morning. Recently, the roses in the courtyard bloomed beautifully, and drying some to make these pretty rose cakes was the best choice.
Moreover, his skills were excellent, and the rose cakes he made were especially exquisite and beautiful, almost like works of art.
As he calmly went about making them, he said, "If Auntie wants my opinion, I only have eight words: ’The world clamors, all for profit.’"
"In your view, Xiao Bai has no redeeming qualities?"
"Not really. After meeting Auntie, Xiao Bai has actually changed a lot, not as capricious as before. She’s become more understanding and considerate, but some aspects of her lifestyle and habits aren’t something that can change in just a couple of days. She’s gotten used to enjoying the best food, the best toys, the best, period. Ask her to lower her standards, and she definitely won’t be comfortable."
"Easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but hard to reverse."
"Exactly, Xiao Bai was raised by families like ours, and her sister-in-law is particularly good at spoiling children. If Xiao Bai finds someone with equal economic status, and future living standards are guaranteed, there’d be no problem. But if it doesn’t meet her standards, it might not be visible in the short term, but over time, issues will arise."
Mu Qiuniang nodded. She thought the same about this child, Mu Bai.
Take herself, for instance. Even with Jiang Nuo, she never wronged herself.
She was a Cultivator, with a huge Master backing her. So, she had whatever she wanted and her standard of living was always very refined.
To put it bluntly, she was always in a "privileged" position.
Perhaps Jiang Nuo didn’t know her identity, but he could feel her demands for life quality, which was why he worked so hard to choose the high-risk, big-earning entertainment industry when she asked for financial independence.
And the result was, Jiang Nuo’s choice was the right one; he achieved his goals.
Mu Bai, unless as lucky as her to meet a truly capable man, her future isn’t easy to predict.
"Xiao Bai isn’t bad, but her 20 plus years of life determine her demand for future life quality. This habit is hard to change, so what she needs is—a man who stands on the same level as her."
"Do you think Qiao Zhichuan is not?"
"Maybe Xiao Bai thinks she hasn’t said anything, but a star who’s almost fallen suddenly being supported back up, even climbing to high places, if one says there’s no background, who would believe that?"
"Do you think Xiao Bai’s identity has already been exposed?"
"Hasn’t it, Auntie? Since you didn’t stop Xiao Bai from signing as Lu Mingchen’s artist, the gold medal agent in the entertainment industry, you’ve surely foreseen this."
Mu Mingyu, full of confidence, was undaunted by Auntie’s sudden test.
"I feel it’s a bit wasteful for you to be by my side." Mu Qiuniang sipped her tea and spoke.
"Being by Auntie’s side, I’ve learned things I couldn’t elsewhere. I don’t feel wasted at all."
"I meant nothing else, just suddenly wanted to chat with you. Although since you came, you’ve been my versatile steward, there’s not much understanding between us. And I do need to know whether you can handle some relatively complex personal matters for me."
"What personal matters could Auntie have?"
It wasn’t that Mu Mingyu was making a fuss, it was just that Auntie was too aloof, hardly looking like someone troubled by anything.
Moreover, with Auntie’s current status, just that little hint from her would make so many people scramble to do things for her.
"It’s about your Uncle’s background."
"Uncle wants to investigate his own background?"
Mu Mingyu knew Uncle was an orphan, but out of respect for Auntie, fearing she disliked others interfering, neither he nor the Mu family dared to investigate.
An orphan wanting to know who his parents are is not surprising at all.
What surprised him was why Auntie found this a bit troublesome?
"No! We’ve already found out."
Mu Mingyu immediately realized: "Is Uncle’s background too complicated?"
Auntie’s nature was too aloof; for cultivation matters, she had no issues. But concerning conspiracy or schemes, she found it quite vexing, and would rather meditate and cultivate.
Uncle being able to reach his current position in the entertainment industry was naturally clever, but no matter how clever, without experiencing the schemes of large families, many things would still be indistinguishable.
"Yes!" Satisfied with Mu Mingyu’s reaction, Mu Qiuniang handed him the information Gong Leitian had given her earlier, "Take a look first."
Mu Mingyu glanced, and couldn’t believe it: "Uncle is actually Yan Shanchuan’s son?!"
This was too shocking!
Such a large family losing their child without knowing?!
The most important part is, the Yan Family had just recently had a conflict with the Mu family, to the point of almost severing ties.
If it weren’t for the Zhan Family’s support, the Mu family might have been crushed under Yan Family’s influence by other families.
And now, after getting bullied by the family, not having retaliated yet, they find out the biggest elder of their family is the daughter-in-law of the bully?
This...