Chapter 31 Can You Be Less Drama?

When we arrived at Yandu Hotel, it was time for dinner.

Meng Anran took off her helmet and untied her low ponytail. "Has Qin Mu arrived?"

"I don't know." Xiao Han rubbed his short hair and casually hooked his helmet on the front of the car. "I don't know how long his meeting will last."

Originally, Qin Mu should have been the one to pick up Meng Anran. If there hadn't been an emergency video conference, he wouldn't have entrusted the important task of picking up his childhood sweetheart to someone else.

"Then let's go in and order some food first." Meng Anran did not complain about this. After all, in her understanding, career has always been the most important thing.

You can make an appointment for dinner or meetup at any time, but most work cannot be postponed.

Qin Mu came a little late, but he arrived on time when all the dishes were served.

"Long time no see." He patted Xiao Han's shoulder as he passed by him, then walked straight to the empty seat next to Meng Anran and sat down. "Miss, was it fun to accompany your brother to the audition for a skit yesterday?"

It means: Have you discovered any new business opportunities?

Meng Anran laughed, "It's quite interesting. I only found out it was a company I invested in when I got there."

She had forgotten when she invested the money, and couldn't even remember why she invested in Yunchuan in the first place.

He only remembered that Lin Mi was his business partner and he owned half of Lin Mi's company.

"You have so many industries that you can't even remember them all. You're pretty impressive." Xiao Han pretended to curl his lips in disgust. Now that everyone was present, he could pick up his chopsticks and eat.

During the dinner, Xiao Han complained to Qin Mu about Lu Qingcheng's extravagant behavior a few days ago and the Meng family he saw today.

He just wanted Qin Mu to persuade Meng Anran. Why should a wealthy girl like her condescend to deal with the Meng family?

Anyway, the eldest lady doesn't care about so-called family affection.

Meng Anran gave Xiao Han a glare, making him shut up and stop telling tales.

She changed the subject: "I've been thinking about a problem these days, and I can't figure it out."

Qin Mu remembered that when he called Meng Anran yesterday, she said there was something she couldn't figure out, "Tell me about it."

“As early as two years ago, I knew that I was not the biological daughter of the Lu family, so when Lu Qingcheng appeared at the Lu family, I didn’t realize there was anything wrong.

"But after thinking about it carefully these past few days, Lu Zhong and Bai Yujin have never taken me seriously. It is impossible for them to suddenly be curious about whether I am the Lu family's biological daughter. The Meng family has gone bankrupt a long time ago, so Lu Qingcheng has no chance to come into contact with Lu Zhong and Bai Yujin.

"Then how did she know that she was the Lu family's biological daughter? Where did she get the paternity test?"

Qin Mu also felt that the matter was a bit strange. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that when Meng Anran was born, the Lu family was already at the top of the pyramid in the Beijing circle. They had a private hospital and a dedicated VIP ward. How could they have taken the wrong child from the Meng family?

This might have been done intentionally by someone.

Xiao Han recalled his meeting with Lu Qingcheng that day and nodded in agreement, "Now that you mention it, Lu Qingcheng does look a lot like Lu Zhong and Bai Yujin."

"Lu Zhong is not stupid. When Lu Qingcheng came to him with a paternity test, Lu Zhong would definitely have someone do another test. If Lu Qingcheng is his daughter, then where did the test report in Lu Qingcheng's hand come from? If Lu Qingcheng is not his daughter, then who was behind the sample replacement for the test arranged by Lu Zhong?"

Meng Anran didn't care whose daughter she was, nor did she care whether Lu Qingcheng was really the daughter of the Lu family. However, if there was really someone behind this matter, she would become a pawn being used.

Moreover, she still didn't know the other party's true purpose, and was not sure whether the other party was targeting the Lu family or the Meng family. She didn't like the feeling of being calculated against.

"I'll have someone investigate privately. Find a chance to test Lu Qingcheng's opinion."

Qin Mu poured Meng Anran a glass of orange juice and didn't seem too worried about the matter. After all, Meng Anran had just been born at that time. Even if the person behind the scenes was targeting her, it was definitely not Meng Anran.

Whether it is aimed at the Meng family or the Lu family, it has little to do with Meng Anran himself, so he naturally doesn't need to worry too much.

However, the other party's plan to replace the prince with a cat was too strange. Being able to replace someone under the nose of the Lu family must have a status that cannot be underestimated. Now it seems like someone is watching him secretly. This feeling is really scary. It is definitely safest to find out the truth.

"Well, thank you for your hard work." Meng Anran naturally trusted Qin Mu.

Qin Mu narrowed his eyes and complained with an unhappy look: "Young lady, are you so polite to me now? Alas, maybe we have known each other for more than ten years and we are tired of each other. The feelings have faded and we are becoming more and more like strangers."

Meng Anran:???

She glared at him and scolded him with a smile, "Master Qin, can you please stop acting? I can't keep up."

"Look! You have really changed! You used to call me Brother Mu, then you called me by my name, and now you call me Young Master Qin!" Qin Mu pretended to be heartbroken, which made Meng Anran smile.

"Stop it!" Meng Anran pretended to hit the back of his hand.

Xiao Han glanced at the two flirting people with the expression of an old man on the subway looking at his phone.

I shouldn't be here, I should be under the table.

"How about I leave?" He frowned, feeling that it was a little too bright here.

Meng Anran suppressed her shy smile and returned to the topic:

"I invested the three million the Lu family gave me in marine life under the Lihai Group. Their research institute has genetic testing equipment. I'll see if I can find an opportunity to obtain samples from Lu Qingcheng and Lu Zhong and do a genetic match."

Qin Mu sighed softly, "You'd better stay in school and get your diploma first. If you leave the Lu family, you won't be sent abroad after graduation. But even if you apply for early graduation from a domestic university, it takes two years. I'm in charge of all the company's affairs. I'm so busy. Why don't you finish your studies early and help me share the burden?"

Meng Anran pursed her lips and said, "Those who are capable should do more work."

Qin Mu laughed angrily, "No matter how much you work, you're still not a donkey in the production team. You just invest money and then you become a hands-off boss. Do you think I'm the rocking car at the entrance of the supermarket?"

"Okay, okay." Meng Anran responded perfunctorily, obviously knowing he was wrong but refusing to change.

…

Monday, Shenghua Middle School.

When it was time for class, the teacher walked into the classroom with the textbooks. Lu Qingcheng turned her head and saw that Meng Anran's seat was still empty. She couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips, and a hint of sinisterness flashed in her eyes.

She raised her hand, her brows slightly furrowed with a hint of nervousness, "Teacher, class is almost starting, and An Ran hasn't come back yet. Could it be that she skipped class because of something urgent?"

Hearing Lu Qingcheng's gossip, Liu Zhi rolled her eyes. She thought this girl had learned her lesson, but she found the opportunity to throw dirty water on Meng Anran!

Liu Zhi raised her voice and said, "Teacher, An Ran went to discuss cooperation today."

Since it was work-related, the teacher nodded in understanding and said, "Open the textbook. Today we are talking about sunk costs."

Lu Qingcheng's face turned pale instantly. What kind of school is this? They don't care if students skip classes?