Chapter 75 : The Richest Man in Bei City

When Mu Qianqian went to class, she encountered members of the Mu family again.

This time, it was Mu Father and Mu Chenghui.

Having experienced the previous day’s events, Mu Qianqian no longer had any expectations of the Mu family.

Mu Father put on a kindly demeanor, “Qianqian, your mother came to see you yesterday and mentioned that you’ve been tired from studying. I brought you some boiled eggs from home. Eat them when you’re hungry to help your body recover.”

Mu Qianqian pursed her lips, “I don’t want them. Please take them back.”

In the past, she might have been swayed by such small favors.

But now, she was no longer the naive girl she used to be.

She could tell who had ulterior motives.

Mu Father persisted in his persuasion, “In the past, we were at fault. We thought you were the most understanding and obedient, so you should understand our good intentions. We didn’t mean to cause you any misunderstanding. It’s not that we don’t love you, it’s just that your brother and younger brother are less understanding, so we focused more on them.”

“Just take these eggs. You have early classes, and you might not have had breakfast yet. Eat an egg so that your mother and I won’t worry.”

Mu Qianqian shook her head firmly, “No, I’ve already eaten.”

Mu Father forcefully pressed the eggs into her arms, “If you don’t take them, it means you haven’t forgiven me and your mother.”

Mu Qianqian quickly retreated with her hands behind her back.

The eggs fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

“My household registration has been moved. From now on, I have nothing to do with you. Don’t come looking for me again.”

With that, Mu Qianqian bypassed Mu Father and walked straight into the school.

Mu Father glared at her retreating figure, spitting angrily to himself.

“Stubborn girl, still putting on an act?”

Mu Father picked up the broken eggs from the ground, peeled them, and stuffed them into his mouth.

In his eyes, Mu Qianqian had never received love from her family and was the most starved for affection, easily deceived by a little coaxing.

He thought if he just persisted a few more days, she would change her mind.

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However, after several days of lowly pleading and efforts to please, Mu Qianqian still did not respond.

Eventually, she started taking a different route to school, entering through another gate, and Mu Father couldn’t even catch a glimpse of her.

Furious, Mu Chenghui cursed loudly, “Ungrateful little wench! Even when we’re nice to you, you don’t appreciate it. You must be born with a rotten nature! Still thinking of cozying up to rich people and living a life of luxury? Bah! Dream on! When they find someone new and dump you, let’s see if you have the face to come home!”

Students passing by cast curious glances.

Where did this madman come from? Scaring people at the school entrance.

Someone must have reported this to the security guards. A few guards arrived and immediately kicked Mu Chenghui out, telling him to seek treatment if he was ill and not to act insane at the school.

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Mu Qianqian was unaware of what happened at the school gate, but she was glad to have peace without the Mu family’s disturbances.

That day, she went to Yun Cheng Hotel for work.

Ye Wanqing excitedly pulled her along, “Qianqian, I went to a banquet yesterday. Guess who I met?”

Mu Qianqian shook her head, “I don’t know. Who?”

“I met the legendary person!”

Mu Qianqian still looked confused.

But this did not dampen Ye Wanqing’s excitement. She chattered on “You probably don’t know, but this person is a big shot in the capital. He’s the richest man in Bei City. Many of your school’s buildings were donated by him, and Yun Cheng Hotel is one of his properties. Though he’s low-key and rarely appears in financial magazines or attends such banquets.”

“The richest man in Bei City… that’s amazing,” Mu Qianqian marveled.

But this was too distant from her own life.

She was just an ordinary person, and these rich tycoons and high society had nothing to do with her.

However, it was still interesting to hear about.

“But he’s not just amazing! I always thought he was an ordinary man, but yesterday, with just a glimpse, I almost fainted from how handsome he was!”

Ye Wanqing clutched her fluttering little heart, almost swooning.

“Really that handsome?” Mu Qianqian was a bit skeptical.

“Of course! Even more handsome than the stars you see on TV! He was wearing a bespoke suit, standing under the corridor lights on the second floor, talking to Young Master Cheng. Although I only saw him from a distance, his appearance was straight out of a novel chiseled, cold, and strikingly handsome…”

Mu Qianqian laughed, “Wanqing, you’re exaggerating.”

Even as someone who was very particular about looks, she found it hard to believe there could be a man as handsome as Ye Wanqing described.

It was likely that Ye Wanqing had read too many novels and developed such a starry-eyed fantasy.

“I’m not exaggerating. If you saw him in person, you’d know I’m telling the truth,” Ye Wanqing said eagerly. “Qianqian, when will your eyes be better? I really want to take you to see this handsome guy!”

“It should be soon. The doctor said I’m recovering quickly,” Mu Qianqian replied.

“I really hope you recover soon.”

Mu Qianqian smiled, “I hope so too.”

Ye Wanqing propped her chin up, looking troubled. “But it seems like he and my brother don’t get along.”

“Why’s that?”

“I don’t know. Yesterday my brother wanted to discuss a collaboration with him, but he was very indifferent. It shouldn’t be like that… Even though our Ye family isn’t as powerful as them, we’re not weak either…”

Ye Wanqing was perplexed.

When did her family become so weak? The head of the Fu family actually ignored her brother.

Her brother was always the one trying to curry favor in Su City, and had never received this kind of treatment before!

Mu Qianqian shook her head, “I don’t understand either.”

She was clueless about such matters.

“Forget about that for now. Qianqian, are you free next week? I’d like to ask you for a favor.”

“I should be free. What do you need?”

Ye Wanqing nervously wrung her hands, “I heard that Mrs. Lu’s health has improved recently, so my brother scheduled a visit to the Lu family next week. I’m really nervous. Could you accompany me?”

She was extremely anxious about meeting her fiancé for the first time.

Having a good friend there would ease her nerves a bit.

“Ah? But I’ve never been to such a place before.”

“It’s fine. You just need to come as my friend. You don’t need to do anything. I’d feel more at ease with you there.”

Mu Qianqian hesitated for a few seconds before agreeing, “Okay, I’ll go with you.”

“Thank you, Qianqian. You’re so kind.”

Mu Qianqian’s mouth curved up, and she playfully winked, “You’ve helped me a lot before. It would be ungrateful of me not to help with such a small favor.”

“Great! Then it’s settled! I’ll have my brother pick you up from your neighborhood next week.”

Mu Qianqian’s face showed some discomfort, “Could… Could we not trouble Young Master Ye?”

“Why?”

Mu Qianqian couldn’t say that her family was very strict about such matters.

After a lot of stammering, she came up with a poor excuse, “Young Master Ye drives too fast, and I’m not used to it.”