Chapter 23 Qin Ziyan, you unfilial son!

After the date for the parent-teacher meeting was set, Mu Ziyan practically started counting down the days.

Chao Xian saw all of this. Mu Ziyan and Mu Yunzhou had a good relationship, but Mu Yunzhou was busy with work and rarely attended Mu Ziyan's parent-teacher meetings.

It was because of this incident that Mu Ziyan was bullied at school.

Those privileged kids at school would think that the Mu family didn't care about Mu Ziyan, their adopted son. An adopted son who wasn't cared for naturally became a target for bullying.

Mu Ziyan is someone who doesn't like to cause others worry.

If Chao Xian hadn't been notified by phone last time, he probably would never have known that the heir of the Mu family, who had already been chosen within that circle, would be bullied like this.

However, this is also why Mu Yunzhou married Chao Xian.

I hope someone can stay at home and take care of Mu Ziyan, so that Mu Ziyan can change her habit of not liking to talk.

Although Mu Ziyan appears gentle, Mu Yunzhou knows that Mu Ziyan isn't even particularly close to him.

I feel very distant from them.

After Chao Xian's change of heart, the atmosphere in the Mu family was very different from before.

Mu Yunzhou and Mu Ziyan's relationship has become much closer than before.

At least in the past, Mu Ziyan never thought that anyone other than his assistant would attend school parent-teacher conferences, but this time, he asked Mu Yunzhou a question.

However, this business trip was something Mu Yunzhou couldn't have predicted.

After all, Mu Yunzhou's itinerary was set well in advance.

Mu Ziyan was already very happy that he could go out in the morning.

On the day of the parent-teacher conference, Mu Ziyan was a little nervous when she first woke up.

But to his surprise, Chao Xian pulled him directly into the room and placed several sets of clothes in front of Mu Ziyan.

"Tell me, which outfit would make me look more imposing? You're the top student in the grade, I wonder if you'll invite me up on stage to share my teaching experiences. Those parents will definitely be so envious of me."

Chao Xian's voice was full of joy, and Mu Ziyan opened his mouth but couldn't say a word for a long time.

It wasn't until Chao Xian looked at Mu Ziyan and asked him to make a decision that Mu Ziyan pitifully asked, "Do you have any clothes that aren't too formal?"

Mu Ziyan looked at the suits and took a deep breath.

Every time the assistant went, he wore a suit and sat upright among the parents.

Upon hearing this, Chao Xian thought for a moment, then searched the dressing room and found a set of casual clothes in youthful colors, making the already young Chao Xian look like a brother to Mu Ziyan.

It's impossible to tell the true nature of their relationship.

The school took this parent-teacher meeting very seriously. Chao Xian was wearing a mask and sunglasses, and Mu Ziyan was with him carrying milk tea.

On one side of the school gate and the other side, the students coming and going were all members of the student union.

It's probably because Mu Ziyan, who's close to Chao Xian, is quite famous at school that when Mu Ziyan and Chao Xian appear, members of the student council pay attention to them.

Students in school uniforms immediately came forward to greet them: "Hello, are you Mu Ziyan's parent? Parents should go to the auditorium first, shall I take you there?"

Mu Ziyan glanced at Chao Xian, handed the milk tea to Chao Xian, and then looked at the student council members beside her: "Thank you for your help."

The student council members were stunned when they heard this. Mu Ziyan was almost completely silent at school, except when answering teachers' questions.

It was an honor for him to receive those three words from Mu Ziyan.

After all, he was the top student in the grade, a genius who monopolized the throne.

"No trouble at all, it's nothing, it's what I should do."

Chao Xian listened to their conversation and chuckled, "Focus on your studies, I'll take you to the cafeteria later."

Mu Ziyan said "oh" and watched Chao Xian leave before heading to the teaching building.

When the student council member heard Chao Xian's familiar tone, he realized that Mu Ziyan was not unwilling to talk to others, just as he had thought that Mu Ziyan was aloof and quiet at home.

I just don't want to talk to them.

She's a genius at studying, but also very aloof.

"This is the auditorium. The seats are arranged according to class, and each person's name is on the table. Mu Ziyan's class seat is in the first row," a student council member pointed out.

Inside the auditorium, most of the parents had already arrived. The principal gave a speech, which made Chao Xian drowsy.

This reminded Chao Xian of his high school teacher's hypnotic style, it was like a dream come true.

Chao Xian listened listlessly, but fortunately he hadn't taken off his sunglasses, so even if he secretly closed his eyes, no one would see.

In addition, Chao Xian's posture was more upright than anyone else's, so naturally no one could tell that Chao Xian was catching up on sleep.

This is a way of relaxing that I learned while I was busy filming in the pre-dynastic era of the novel.

Chao Xian only opened his eyes when the principal told the homeroom teacher to bring the parents to the classroom.

The parents around him were unusually quiet, and their demeanor was quite different. They only saw that he was Mu Ziyan's parent and assumed he was just another assistant, so they didn't greet him.

When the homeroom teacher addressed Chao Xian as Mu Ziyan's father, everyone paused for a moment and then turned to look at Chao Xian.

Mu Ziyan's father is Mu Yunzhou.

The homeroom teacher is clearly referring to Chao Xian, who should be Mu Ziyan's other father.

The person who slapped Mu Yunzhou in public at the banquet.

Parent-teacher meetings are usually just about academic matters.

But most of the parents in the neighborhood know each other, since they are all from the same social class.

However, they are somewhat different from the Mu family. After all, the second generation of the Mu family who are at the same level are almost all in the previous academy, and their academic performance in this school is quite good. But the families here can only be considered third-rate in the circle.

"So you're Mu Ziyan's father. I'm so sorry, I didn't recognize you just now." The man next to him nodded and apologized as he saw Chao Xian wearing a mask and sunglasses, unwilling to show his face.

Chao Xian nodded slightly, without saying a word.

His demeanor was exactly the same aloof and cold as Mu Ziyan beside him.

This made the person who was about to strike up a conversation take a step back.

I simply dare not disturb them.

The teacher kept Chao Xian behind: "Ziyan told me about skipping a grade before. I think we should discuss it with the parents. Are you aware of this?"

Chao Xian took off his sunglasses and nodded: "I've considered this matter. I respect Ziyan's wishes. His current learning progress is much faster than the normal school teaching. Even if he skips a grade, he won't fall behind."

The teacher hesitated when she heard this. She probably understood that Chao Xian was just a stepmother, after all, she wasn't very old.

This is probably not something that Chao Xian can decide alone, is it?

"Why don't you discuss this with Ziyan's father? After all, this is a big deal, and I won't be able to explain it to Mr. Mu if he asks about it later," the teacher suggested.

Chao Xian took off her mask and smiled slightly: "I can make all the decisions in my family, so there's no need for you to worry, teacher."

Mu Ziyan nodded in agreement upon hearing Chao Xian's words.

Chao Xian had just finished discussing the matter of skipping a grade with his teacher when he left with Mu Ziyan.

Throughout the entire process, Mu Ziyan didn't say a word, but when Chao Xian handed her the milk tea that she hadn't drunk a drop of, Mu Ziyan obediently took it.

"Goodbye, Mr. Chao. I will talk to the school about skipping a grade, so please don't worry."

The homeroom teacher breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Chao Xian off.

She was such a delicate and beautiful person, but the way she spoke made it almost impossible for her to refuse.

"Prepare well for skipping a grade, don't worry." Chao Xian put on a mask and sunglasses while comforting Mu Ziyan beside him.

Chao Xian's tone was trusting, but then, as if remembering something, her tone turned regretful: "It's just a pity that the cafeteria is not open today."

Mu Ziyan turned her head and thought for a moment: "Didn't you say you wanted to eat Chinese food yesterday? My treat!"

Hearing this, Chao Xian was wide awake: "Great! I want to eat the expensive stuff!"

"Qin Ziyan, you unfilial son!" The powerful voice made the parents at the school gate stop and look over there.