After finishing a hot and delicious breakfast, Mu Liuyun walked lightly into the spacious and bright bathroom. She stood quietly in front of the large mirror, gazing intently at her reflection.
Her originally fair cheeks were now flushed with a faint blush, as beautiful and charming as a peach blossom in early spring; a faint smile hung on the corners of her mouth, as if the first rays of morning sunlight were shining on her face, warm and radiant.
However, upon seeing herself in this state, Mu Liuyun suddenly felt an indescribable sense of shame welling up inside her.
"Oh dear, how did I end up looking so silly?"
He couldn't help but mutter to himself.
Mu Liuyun has always considered herself a rational and calm person, able to remain composed and calm no matter what situation she faces.
But who would have thought that just spending one night at the Lin family home would cause his two older sisters to so tenderly care for him and take such good care of him that he would easily lose his usual composure and become a pouty-lipped man.
"No, no, Xiaoyun, you have to calm down right now!"
Mu Liuyun silently warned herself while shaking her head vigorously, trying to shake off all the chaotic thoughts in her mind.
After all, he had only just stepped into the Lin family's gate. If he acted foolishly so quickly, it would be difficult to win people's favor, and he might even leave a bad impression.
Although none of the family members seem to be the kind of older sister who is like the real young master returning in the novel, they should still have the necessary manners and self-discipline.
Thinking of this, Mu Liuyun took a deep breath and then gently patted her pink cheeks with both hands, hoping that this action could slightly suppress the uncontrollable upward turn of her mouth.
"That's right, that's exactly me! This is the real me!"
Just as he had finally managed to compose himself, he suddenly heard Lin Fangyi's clear and melodious voice calling from outside the door: "Xiaoyun, are you done washing up? Come out quickly!"
"Here you are, sister!"
Mu Liuyun responded loudly almost without thinking.
At that moment, all thoughts of calm and self-control were instantly cast aside, replaced by pure joy.
Regardless of image or anything like that, at this moment, Mu Liuyun had only one unwavering thought in her mind.
Forget about calm and self-control, I'm just going to be a little boy who's pampered by my family!
"Are you happy now, you cold-hearted person!"
As soon as Mu Liuyun stepped out of the bathroom, she heard a noisy commotion coming from the living room, which sounded like the television.
That all-too-familiar voice instantly pulled his thoughts back to his distant childhood.
Back then, he, Old Man Mu, and the still innocent and adorable Mu Xiaoxi squeezed together in the small living room, vying for the remote control that controlled the TV programs.
Although it was nominally a three-way fight, in reality, every time Mu Liuyun successfully won the remote control, he would hand it to Mu Xiaoxi without hesitation, and then drag the old man Mu, who pretended to be dissatisfied, to watch "Little Fairy TuTu" together.
Looking back now, those days, though simple, were full of warmth and joy.
However, at this moment, recalling all this, Mu Liuyun suddenly realized that she hadn't seen Mu Xiaoxi since returning to Jincheng.
Although the three of them left Mohe together, their reasons for returning to Jincheng were different.
After all, Shen Lanxin and Chu Yaqin immediately threw themselves into busy company affairs after returning to Jincheng. So what about Mu Xiaoxi?
Could it be that she went to school?
But if that's the case, what about the two months of study that followed?
In that brief moment, countless questions about Mu Xiaoxi flooded his mind.
During our brief meeting last time, we didn't have time to discuss Mu Xiaoxi's various matters in detail, and these are not suitable topics for bedtime conversation.
But...
Since returning to Jincheng yesterday, a whole day has passed, and he only just remembered that he had such a younger sister.
It's not that Mu Liuyun is a cold-hearted person; it's just that his mind was completely turned upside down by Shen Lanxin all day yesterday, so he had no time to care about anything else.
It seems that I really need to set aside some time to have a proper, in-depth talk with Mu Xiaoxi.
He was very happy that Mu Xiaoxi bravely expressed her feelings for him and traveled a long distance to find him.
However, if Mu Xiaoxi neglects her crucial studies because of this relationship and ends up becoming a useless college student who can't graduate, then he'll be furious!
Thinking about this, Mu Liuyun nodded thoughtfully, then stepped into the living room.
In an instant, a vivid scene suddenly burst into his eyes, causing him to freeze in place.
At that moment, Zhang Rui and Lulu were fiercely fighting over the remote control on the sofa.
Zhang Rui wanted to watch an MMA fighting competition, but Lulu insisted on watching her favorite show, "Little Fairy Tale".
Neither of them would give in, and neither was willing to let go. Meanwhile, Lin Hongmei and Lin Fangyi stood quietly to the side, each holding a cup of coffee, their faces showing a helpless expression as they silently watched Lulu's endless argument.
Witnessing this scene, Mu Liuyun was suddenly overwhelmed with an indescribable emotion, and her eyes unknowingly welled up with tears.
He suddenly felt an intense longing to see his biological parents, whom he had never met, and imagined himself finally appearing in that precious family photo. Of course, it would be even better if Old Man Mu could join them.
As for Mu Xiaoxi...
Well, perhaps, maybe, possibly, she will integrate into this family in a different capacity.
"uncle!"
With a clear and urgent shout, Lin Lulu, like a happy little rabbit, took a few quick steps and jogged to Mu Liuyun's side.
Her big, watery eyes sparkled with a pitiful light as she looked up at Mu Liuyun with a chubby little hand tightly gripping Mu Liuyun's sleeve, as if she was afraid that if she let go, her uncle would disappear.
"Uncle Zhang has been bullying me!"
Hearing Lin Lulu's complaint, Zhang Rui, not to be outdone, chimed in, looking at Mu Liuyun expectantly and saying, "Brother Yun, tell me, should we watch MMA, or that 'Dead Pig Turns into a Fairy'?"
"Of course we have to watch the cute and charming little fairy!"
Mu Liuyun was quite interested in this. Even he himself hadn't expected that so much time had passed, yet this live-action animated film was still releasing sequels.
You should know that in the world he originally lived in, the Little Fairy series had long been adapted into an animated series, and one of the main actors who played the Little Fairy had left.
As she spoke, Mu Liuyun deftly snatched the remote control from Zhang Rui's hand, then gently placed it in Lin Lulu's small palm, affectionately patted Lulu's head, and then led her to sit down on the sofa.
After settling Lulu in, Mu Liuyun turned and glanced at Zhang Rui with a slightly disdainful look, then teased him with a smile, "Hey Zhang, you're a grown man, why are you fighting with a kid over watching TV? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
Zhang Rui blushed slightly, scratching the back of his head somewhat awkwardly, as if realizing he had gone a bit too far. He quickly explained, "Oh dear, I'm so sorry! I'm not usually like this. It's just that there's a super big event at the MMA today! There's a woman participating in the competition, and she's in the gender-neutral category, which is supposed to be for men!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Liuyun nodded in understanding.
He had heard that in many competitive sports, there is actually no separate men's group; there are often only women's groups and gender-neutral groups.
The reason for this grouping is simply to take into account the obvious differences in the innate physical constitution between men and women.
However, now that there is actually a woman in MMA, a fierce competition that highly emphasizes strength and skill, and who has to compete against many male athletes, I can't help but feel an indescribable sense of surprise!
Just then, for some unknown reason, Mu Liuyun suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and a certain idea suddenly appeared in her mind.
His body trembled involuntarily, and then he said in a slightly trembling voice, "Uh... Lulu, I'm so sorry. Could I take a look at her for just a little while? Just a quick glance, okay? I'll give her back to you right away."
Lulu, on the other hand, seemed exceptionally well-behaved and sensible.
She smiled sweetly, and without saying a word, readily handed the remote control she was holding to Mu Liuyun. Then, like a cute little kitten, she scrambled onto Mu Liuyun's lap and sat down steadily.
"Uncle, you go first!"
"Miss, how can you have such double standards!"
Zhang Rui bit his handkerchief, looking like he'd been bullied, then looked at the TV and exclaimed in surprise, "It's over already?"
As the television screen slowly switched, Mu Liuyun finally saw a burly man with his shirt off lying on the ground, seemingly completely unconscious, while standing opposite him was a beautiful young woman dressed in simple sportswear.
"Hey? Isn't that so-and-so?"
This beautiful girl with a ponytail is none other than Mu Liuyun's younger sister, Mu Xiaoxi!
Inside the octagon, Mu Xiaoxi remained calm and composed, paying no heed to the cheers of the audience, as if the thrilling battle she had just experienced was nothing more than a piece of cake.
Upon hearing Lin Yaodong's words, Bai Deng suddenly became excited: "Next time, let's invite Mr. Du's son along too!"
"Okay, I'm glad Mr. White is happy."
While saying this, Lin Yaodong cursed him as a pervert in his heart.
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