Chapter 166, Part 1662

166:

Mu Shaoting: !!!

Mu Shaoting could hardly believe it. "You mean, you want Xiaoxi to participate in the opening ceremony of the World Championship?!"

“If he’s suitable,” Director Xu said.

suitable!

Why is it inappropriate!

Xiao Xi has a great image, can sing, and can play the piano!

It couldn't be more perfect!

Mu Shaoting almost agreed.

He opened his mouth, then changed his mind again, saying, "How about this, I'll go home today and talk to Xiaoxi about this first. If he's willing, I'll bring him to see you."

Although Mu Shaoting felt this was a good thing, a very honorable thing.

But her little nephew is different from other five-year-olds. He's a very thoughtful kid. Other kids would probably show off if they knew their aunt had become a celebrity.

But when it came to their baby, they had a mask custom-made before going on stage, afraid that others would know she was his aunt and ask him for an autograph.

Therefore, Mu Shaoting was not very sure whether Ye Qingxi was willing to attend the opening ceremony and become a bigger star than her.

Director Xu was somewhat surprised to hear this.

In the past six months, he has met many children and their parents, and every one of them was overjoyed and eager to be on stage at the opening ceremony. This is the first time he has expressed his desire to go home and ask his child about it.

What thoughts could a child possibly have?

It's all about what the parents say.

Director Xu didn't understand what she had to hesitate about.

“Okay,” Director Xu agreed. “However, you should have a photo of your nephew, right? I’d like to see it.”

"In the video of that final, he was wearing a mask, so I couldn't see his face clearly. As you know, stage performances require a good image, especially this world competition, which will be seen by people all over the country and even the world, so the requirements for image are even higher."

Mu Shaoting: ? ? ? !!!

Upon hearing his words, Mu Shaoting immediately became displeased.

What does that mean?

Are you worried about Xiaoxi's image?!

Please!

Of all the children she'd ever seen, there wasn't one more beautiful or cuter than their baby!

Mu Shaoting immediately took out her phone, opened the album of Ye Qingxi that she had created, and handed the phone over.

"This album is full of photos, feel free to look around. They're all raw, unedited photos, without any filters. I'm not bragging, but with Xiaoxi's looks, she could easily be a child star," Mu Shaoting said proudly.

Director Xu picked up her phone and was stunned at first glance.

Before arriving, Director Xu didn't actually think highly of this so-called Shao Xi.

The reason is simple: if he were good-looking, he wouldn't wear a mask on stage.

Director Xu, having worked as a director, has seen many good-looking people and knows very well that these good-looking people are always happy to show off their beauty.

Children, in particular, follow their nature. No pretty child would want to cover their delicate little face on stage. They would love to be in the center of the stage so that everyone can see them clearly and know how good-looking they are.

So, most likely, Shao Xi's upper face is not very attractive, which is why she chose to cover it with a mask.

Old Kang was impressed by his voice, thought he sang well and had a good timbre, and strongly recommended him.

He is a music industry giant and the music director for this opening ceremony. Director Xu only made this trip out of respect for him.

But he didn't have much hope.

It was simply to fulfill Mr. Kang's recommendation.

But now, Director Xu couldn't take his eyes off the child in the photo in front of him.

He quickly swiped the screen and saw Ye Qingxi in different scenes, wearing different clothes, and with different expressions.

Some of them are just waking up, yawning sleepily; some are watching cartoons, dozing off while hugging a pillow; and some are sliding down the slide, smiling brightly and happily.

Every photo is very natural, without any soft focus filters or skin smoothing, yet they are all very beautiful.

He's the kind of good-looking child that's very typical.

Clean, pure, and innocent, with a unique androgynous beauty that comes with age, vibrant and adorable.

It perfectly matches the image of the "child" that Director Xu has always been looking for.

"Ms. Shao, please make sure you explain this to your nephew and the child's parents. If possible, please bring him to see me," Director Xu said earnestly.

Seeing his attitude change from "You know that too" to "It is imperative" so quickly, Mu Shaoting smiled with satisfaction.

"Okay," she replied.

The two exchanged a few more words, but Director Xu had other matters to attend to, so he left first.

Mu Shaoting and Li Jing saw him and Old Kang into the car. Afterwards, Li Jing drove Mu Shaoting home.

As soon as Mu Shaoting got home, he went straight to Mu Shaowu's bedroom.

Ye Qingxi was playing with cotton candy when she saw her return and asked, "Auntie, have you eaten?"

Mu Shaoting nodded, "I ate something at the company."

Upon hearing her mention the company, Mu Shaowu gave a sarcastic snort, "Oh, the company~"

He was also unhappy that his sister had signed with Starli Entertainment instead of his studio.

Mu Shaoting: ...

Mu Shaoting ignored him and started talking to her little nephew, "Baby, do you know who I met today?"

Who is it?

"Director Xu Shu and Mr. Kang Fangnian."

Mu Shaowu: !!!

Mu Shaowu immediately leaned closer, "You went to see them? What did they want to see you about?"

Mu Shaoting looked at her brother, "Oh, so you can talk nicely now?"

Mu Shaowu tapped her on the head. "Stop talking nonsense and get to the point."

Mu Shaoting snorted, "You'd never guess."

"What, are you going to play the female lead in Director Xu's film?" Mu Shaowu guessed.

Mu Shaoting shook his head, "It's much better than that."

Mu Shaowu: ? ? ?

Mu Shaowu was puzzled, "It can be even more amazing than this? Making you sing and act at the same time?!"

"It's going to be a song, but it won't be me." Mu Shaoting pointed to Ye Qingxi, "It's our Xiaoxi."

"They're here to see my nephew, your son."

"Huh?" Mu Shaowu was surprised.

Ye Qingxi tilted her head in confusion.

Mu Shaoting said excitedly, "Old Kang took a liking to Xiao Xi's singing voice, and Director Xu took a liking to Xiao Xi's face. It just so happens that the opening ceremony of next year's World Championship needs a child's voice, so they want Xiao Xi to go to the opening ceremony and sing with Old Kang's favorite students Fu Zhan and Meng Man."

Mu Shaowu: !!!

Ye Qingxi: !!

Ye Qingxi almost dropped the cat toy in her hand.

He knew what Mu Shaoting meant by the World Championships; it was equivalent to the Olympics in this world.

It's just that it has a different name in this world.

So, what his aunt meant was that Director Xu and Mr. Kang wanted him to sing at the opening ceremony of the Olympics?

Even at the height of his fame, he never dreamed of anything this big!

"You...are you serious?" Mu Shaowu asked incredulously. "No, how did they know about Xiao Xi?"

Ye Qingxi nodded: Yes, how did they know about him?

"It's that video of me and Xiaoxi in the final of 'The Voice of Heaven'. Someone sent it to Master Kang, and Master Kang sent it to Director Xu, and that's how we found out."

"So you're saying Director Xu is attracted to Xiao Xi's face? Didn't Xiao Xi not even show her face in 'The Voice of China'?"

Ye Qingxi: Yes!

"They came to me today, and Director Xu asked me for Xiao Xi's photos, implying that he was worried Xiao Xi was ugly. How could I tolerate that?! I immediately threw the album of Xiao Xi's photos from my phone and slapped him in the face."

Ye Qingxi: ...Wait, why do you have my photos in your phone?!

Ye Qingxi was both amused and exasperated. Just how many photos had his aunt taken of him behind his back?

"So, did you agree?" Mu Shaowu asked again.

Mu Shaoting shook his head, "Not at the moment. I said I'd ask Xiaoxi when I get back. Xiaoxi, do you want to go?"

Ye Qingxi: ...

Ye Qingxi smiled slowly.

He knew it.

This is something that other parents would hardly need to consider, but for his aunt, it's something that gets paused.

I will ask for his opinion and listen to his thoughts.

Ye Qingxi looked at her and happily hummed in agreement.

"Have you thought this through?" Mu Shaoting reminded him, "You probably won't be allowed to wear a mask at the opening ceremony. At that time, everyone will know you and see you, and you'll be even more famous than I am now. Then your teachers and classmates won't want my autograph, they'll want yours."

Ye Qingxi certainly knew, but this is the Olympics!

The Olympics are being held right on our doorstep, and you're asked to sing at the opening ceremony? No Chinese person would refuse that.

Let alone now, even in his past life, Ye Qingxi would have paused his suicide attempt to sing a song first.

When Mu Shaoting saw that he had agreed, she said happily, "Then I will take you to see Director Xu and Elder Kang tomorrow."

“Okay,” Ye Qingxi said.

Mu Shaowu: ...

Mu Shaowu looked at his son. Was this really his son?

Now it seems like he's more like a son!

Mu Shaowu was on the verge of tears.

He doesn't deserve to be his son's father at all.

He's way too good for me!

During dinner that evening, Mu Shaoting brought up this matter at the table.

Mu Shaoyan was shocked, "So Xiao Xi is going to be at the opening ceremony of the World Championship?! That's amazing, baby!"

Ye Qingxi: "...It's just a possibility, it's not confirmed yet. We'll have to see Uncle Xu and Grandpa Kang tomorrow to decide."

"That's about right!" Mu Shaoyan didn't think it was any different from a decision already being made. "With your looks and your singing voice, everyone would choose you! If the two of them don't choose you, then they have no taste, they're no good!"

“Exactly!” Mu Shaoting agreed.

Ye Qingxi: ...You two have such thick filters on you!

"Then we can see Xiaoxi on TV!" Mu Shaoyan exclaimed excitedly.

"Why are you watching TV?" Mu Shaoting thought he was incredibly unambitious. "We can just go to the event in person!"

"That's true." Mu Shaoyan nodded.

He looked at his little nephew and put a cola chicken wing on his plate, saying, "Xiao Xi, eat this! You are the pride of our Mu family!"

"It's incredible that our Mu family can produce someone who stands on the world stage! It's like our ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke!"

Ye Qingxi: ...Well, it doesn't have to be that bad.

He couldn't help but laugh, then looked up and glanced at Mu Feng.

Mu Shaoting and Mu Shaowu also looked at Mu Feng, waiting for him to express his opinion.

"Grandpa, can I go?" Ye Qingxi asked him.

"Do you want to go?" Mu Feng asked.

Ye Qingxi nodded.

"You might be very tired, extremely tired. While the other children are playing, you'll have to rehearse and train, and you won't be able to play with them. Are you willing to do that?" Mu Feng asked worriedly.

"Mm," Ye Qingxi said.

"Then go ahead." Mu Feng smiled gently. "Our Xiao Xi is amazing. She's only five years old and she's already so accomplished. Your grandfather would be very happy if he knew."

Hearing this, Mu Shaoting breathed a sigh of relief. "So you agree? That's great. I was worried you wouldn't agree."

"Why shouldn't I agree?" Mu Feng turned to look at her.

"Didn't you always dislike our singing and acting?" Mu Shaoting said.

Mu Feng: ...

"How can this be the same? Xiaoxi sang at the opening ceremony of the World Championship, what about you? You're a singer now, how come you're not there for this time of year when the country needs to be represented?"

Mu Shaoting: ...

Mu Shaoting lowered her head. She was thinking about it, but neither Director Xu nor Elder Kang had sent her an invitation.

Sigh! No wonder they say their Xiaoxi is amazing!

He rarely goes on stage, but once he does, he is noticed by Elder Kang.

She's far better than her, the aunt!

As she thought this, she glanced at Mu Shaowu sitting across from her—well, he's much better than her brother, who's her father!