Chapter 23: Why Does He Sound Like He’s About to Eat a Fish?

It was clear that Liu Wu wasn’t doing much better than Yu Mozhi.

The little dumpling happily ran off to change her clothes, leaving a slightly awkward atmosphere lingering between the two adults.

“You’re not leaving?”

At that moment, Yu Mozhi looked at the guy sitting on his couch like an immovable mountain. The corner of his lips twitched slightly as he spoke coldly.

“The little dumpling asked me to go buy clothes with you. I already agreed, so, you see…”

Liu Wu scratched the back of his head. “Can’t exactly give a kid the impression that adults don’t keep their promises, right?”

More importantly, Yu Mozhi was clearly planning to take the little dumpling to a large shopping mall. What if someone recognized him? Liu Wu felt more at ease tagging along.

Yu Mozhi stared at him for a long moment before finally shifting his gaze.

Liu Wu knew that meant he agreed. He chuckled and tried to lighten the mood. “I don’t even have a girlfriend yet, and you’ve already skipped straight to the finish line.”

Yu Mozhi replied calmly, “I don’t have a girlfriend either.”

Liu Wu: … Oof. Right in the heart. Do you even know how to make conversation? Seriously, do you? I’m your agent, standing against the company with you—could we not kill the mood like this?

“Daddy, come help Mianmian tie her hair!”

At that moment, the little dumpling’s voice rang out from the bathroom.

“Yo, bro, you know how to tie hair?” Liu Wu turned his head instinctively.

He saw the corner of Yu Mozhi’s lips curve into a subtle expression. Yu Mozhi stood up and walked toward the bathroom. As he passed Liu Wu, he paused for a moment and gave him a pat on the shoulder.

Realizing what that gesture meant, Liu Wu grinned slightly in return.

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An hour later, outside the largest shopping mall in the city.

Two adults stepped out of the car with a little dumpling in tow.

It seemed like it was the little dumpling’s first time at such a lively place. Her big eyes sparkled as she looked around excitedly.

At that moment, hanging on the outer wall of the mall was a massive, freshly printed poster. It featured a handsome young man holding a piece of high-end jewelry. Written next to him was the name of the brand ambassador—Jiang Nianyue.

Yu Mozhi merely glanced at it, but Liu Wu next to him looked visibly angry. “That Jiang Nianyue really dared to take on this endorsement.”

This high-end jewelry endorsement had come about after Yu Mozhi won an international award. The studio had approached the company with a very humble attitude.

At the time, because of their sincerity, good attitude, and excellent product quality—plus the usual perks like free wardrobe and accessories for male stars attending events—it became one of the few endorsements Yu Mozhi accepted.

Back then, the jewelry brand wasn’t well known. After being endorsed by Yu Mozhi for a few years, it skyrocketed to nationwide popularity.

Who would’ve thought that just a few days after Yu Mozhi was slandered by the company, the studio would swap out the ambassador without even informing them?

Most likely, if questioned later, they would just issue a statement saying that due to the artist’s scandal, the brand’s image was at risk, so they had to replace him.

Liu Wu had seen plenty of this kind of thing in the industry, but it was the first time it happened to one of his own artists.

He was so angry he could grind his teeth. Meanwhile, the little dumpling had no idea what was going on. Her messy little topknot puffed up in all directions. Thankfully, her delicate features pulled off the wild hairstyle—otherwise, she’d look like a tiny maniac. She clung to her dad’s neck with her little hands and cautiously peeked at Liu Wu, blinking her big eyes.

What’s up with this uncle?

Why does he sound like he’s about to eat a fish or something?

(End of Chapter)