However, the excuses and reasons she racked her brains to come up with were full of flaws.

Even she, who was always proud and arrogant, gradually felt less confident and became increasingly insecure.

Overwhelmed by a mix of emotions, Liu Leyao felt incredibly distressed.

"Hmm... alright then, in that case, let's skip this meal for now."

After much deliberation, Liu Leyao finally blurted out this sentence, seemingly hoping to end the increasingly awkward and uneasy conversation as soon as possible and change to a more suitable topic.

To avoid continuing to comfort oneself and causing one's psychological defenses to completely collapse.

But when these words reached Mu Liuyun's ears, they gave him a headache.

What exactly is this woman here for? Does she hope he can go back in time and act as a substitute for Lin Xuelan?

Thinking of this, Mu Liuyun couldn't help but recall that when Lin Fangyi introduced her family to him that afternoon, she mentioned the name Lin Xuelan.

Just as Mu Liuyun thought, Lin Xuelan was indeed his third sister.

This means that because of Lin Xuelan's departure, Liu Leyao actually found someone to replace Lin Xuelan, and this person just happened to be Lin Xuelan's younger brother.

That is, Mu Liuyun herself.

Wow, that's terrifying!

Thinking of this, Mu Liuyun suddenly had a mischievous thought.

What would Lin Xuelan think if she found out that her best friend was using her own younger brother as a substitute for her?

That scene must have been very interesting!

Oh dear, how could I do this? I'm such a complete scoundrel!

Mu Liuyun gently shook her head, as if trying to shake those wicked thoughts out of her mind, and then turned her gaze back to Liu Leyao.

To be honest, Liu Leyao's recent changes really surprised him.

A strange look appeared on his face, and he teased, "Liu, the big star, your temper has actually become so good?"

His previous words were clearly sarcastic and he thought he had made it quite obvious.

If it were in the past, based on his words alone, this woman would definitely have raised her hand without hesitation and given him a resounding slap, followed by a barrage of scolding: "You bastard, shut your mouth and don't you dare insult my Xiaoxue again!"

However, at this moment, the woman was unusually calm and did not fly into a rage as she usually did.

Perhaps it's because I recently read "Nonviolent Communication," but I have to admit, it really is a great book.

I just don't know when someone will be able to write a book that Mu Liuyun can actually use called "Non-Forced Application".

Liu Leyao seemed not to have heard Mu Liuyun's words at all, and suddenly blurted out, "Mu... um, from now on, can I call you Xiaoyun too?"

Although her expression remained haughty, a hint of shyness was subtly hidden in her charming eyes, which anyone could easily discern.

To be honest, yesterday at the ward door, she heard other women call her Xiaoyun countless times, their tone varying in pitch, which made her so jealous she was going crazy.

Therefore, she also had to call Mu Liuyun that, so that she could replace the other woman from yesterday in her mind with herself.

However, what was a breathtakingly beautiful and shy picture in front of an ordinary person was filled with a sense of horror and fear in Mu Liuyun's eyes. He couldn't help but wave his hands and shake his head repeatedly, muttering, "No, Ms. Liu, please don't."

He couldn't possibly accept such a special title from this big star!

Seeing Mu Liuyun's extremely resistant expression, Liu Leyao's bewilderment finally showed on her face. She stood there blankly for a while before stammering, "Why...why?"

At this moment, her mind was in complete chaos, and she couldn't think of any words to comfort herself or explain Mu Liuyun's strong reaction.

Could it be... because of shyness?

Perhaps he felt embarrassed by being addressed so intimately.

No, not maybe, that's definitely it!

As Liu Leyao tried to comfort herself in this way, she didn't notice that her voice was trembling slightly.

Seeing Liu Leyao like this, Mu Liuyun couldn't help but sigh deeply, as if the emotions that had been suppressed in her heart for a long time had finally found an outlet and could be released.

He slowly sheathed his sharp thorns, his tone no longer filled with sarcasm and mockery, but instead with an extraordinary calmness and serenity.

"Le Yao, I really don't understand why you would still come all this way to find me, even now?"

At this point, Mu Liuyun paused slightly, as if organizing her thoughts, before continuing, "To be honest, I don't believe you've come here to ask for the money you gave me. Even though you may be the stingiest boss I've ever met, you wouldn't do something like this."

As for the other bosses, they've all inexplicably become Mu Liuyun's family members.

Thinking of what those people had done, Mu Liuyun shook her head helplessly, a slightly happy bittersweet smile appearing on her face.

Then, he took a deep breath, looked at Liu Leyao with a firm gaze, and said solemnly, "However, Leyao, you must know very well that our relationship isn't exactly good. When I decided to perform on stage one last time, I made it clear that we should part ways amicably! In that case, could you please ask me not to see you again from now on?"

It must be admitted that Mu Liuyun's personality does tend to be somewhat timid.

To be honest, Mu Liuyun's personality is rather timid. He doesn't have any major grudge against Liu Leyao, let alone hatred.

Therefore, Mu Liuyun never thought about how to take revenge on Liu Leyao.

Every time he saw Liu Leyao, he would inevitably recall everything he had experienced in the Du family, and the slap Liu Leyao had given him in front of Du Ziyan.

He recalled how he lost all his dignity in front of the person he hated most.

Although Mu Liuyun is no longer afraid of the Du family, and even has the strength to retaliate against them by delivering takeout without chopsticks, stealing money trees, and smashing lucky cats.

But even before the Du family completely fell into despair, this memory still made him feel unbearable and angry.