Chu Tianxing knew his daughter had never been a delicate person, but he hadn't expected her to be so bold and unrestrained, like a domineering CEO from a TV drama. Even her domineering demeanor made Chu Tianxing feel somewhat inferior.
So he quickly picked up a few more bites of food, silently giving Chu Yaqin enough space to do as she pleased, and silently prayed to herself.
My apologies, Brother Mu!
Chu Tianxing apologized to Mu Lixiong, who was not present, but Mu Liuyun, who was truly in deep trouble, blushed and pouted, muttering to herself.
Do you have to make his capillaries dilate every single day before you're satisfied?
Sister, to be honest, we don't really know each other. We've only shared a meal together at most. Can you please keep your distance?
I hate people who have no sense of boundaries, especially those who are overly submissive.
Although she was being very bold in her inner monologue, Mu Liuyun actually only dared to reply softly, "No need, I'll eat it myself."
It's not that Mu Liuyun is a coward, but he could tell that Chu Yaqin had a certain amount of affection for him.
Which man could be so heartless when faced with a girl who has feelings for him, especially such a beautiful and magnanimous girl?
Mu Liuyun originally thought that Chu Yaqin's affection for her was because she was a female model and a sucker for good looks, mistaking him for a girl and having ulterior motives towards him.
Now that she knows he's a boy, Chu Yaqin will definitely punish him severely.
However, judging from her behavior today, Chu Yaqin doesn't seem to hold a grudge against him. The reason is simple: she must have a good impression of his face, which resembles her friend's.
Mu Liuyun wasn't so narcissistic as to think that a beautiful and outstanding woman like Chu Yaqin would be interested in her.
How could such a wonderful girl like him? There are plenty of men better than him!
But why?
Could it be that she has inappropriate feelings for her best friend, but is worried that if she confesses, they will lose their friendship, so she wants to use me as a substitute? Mu Liuyun's expression was somewhat agitated.
Finally, he got a legitimate stuntman job!
Think about his past stunt work: stunt double for mistresses, best friends, mothers...
Finally, someone reliable has arrived. Although he's still playing a girl, at least he's venturing into romance. His secret reading of Mu Xiaoxi's female-oriented novels can finally come in handy!
"From now on, you'll be with me, but know your place. You're just a substitute; don't even dream of getting my love!"
Although Chu Yaqin's personality doesn't fit the domineering CEO persona, Mu Liuyun remembers that people who hire stand-ins all say the same thing, even though he's never heard it himself.
Thinking of this, Mu Liuyun stopped blushing and lowered her head. Instead, she raised her head slightly and looked at Chu Yaqin with expectant eyes.
Mu Liuyun's sudden change made Chu Yaqin frown. She used to enjoy teasing Mu Liuyun when he was shy and innocent, but now Mu Liuyun's face wasn't even red. How could she tease him now?
but...
Staring into those round, doe-like eyes, Chu Yaqin felt a different kind of emotion. His obedient appearance made her want to pinch his face hard and fill those captivating eyes with tears.
A distorted expression appeared on Chu Yaqin's beautiful face, causing Chu Tianxing, who had been watching closely, to choke on his water and cough twice: "Cough cough, Yaqin, don't get so close, what kind of behavior is this for a girl!"
After being reprimanded by Chu Tianxing, Chu Yaqin unhappily let go of Mu Liuyun's hand and reluctantly sat back in her seat.
Chu Tianxing couldn't help but sigh at Chu Yaqin's pathetic state.
Brother Mu, it seems I really have to apologize to you.
"Xiaoyun, have a taste. You probably didn't eat well yesterday either."
As soon as Chu Tianxing opened his mouth, he couldn't hold back anymore.
Yes, Mu Liuyun did not eat well yesterday, but why?
It's all because of his daughter, who had ulterior motives towards him! If a girl hadn't taken Mu Liuyun away, he might be a grandfather today!
Thinking of this, Chu Tianxing felt even more guilty towards Brother Mu.
"Thank you, Uncle."
Mu Liuyun noticed that Chu Yaqin hadn't asked to be her stand-in for a while, and then she thought about it and realized that it was understandable, since they were still in front of Chu Yaqin's father and it wasn't appropriate to discuss business.
He wasn't a very polite person either, and after Chu Tianxing spoke, he immediately picked up his chopsticks and started eating.
To be honest, the food at Shuiyilan is different. There's often a saying online that top-quality ingredients should be prepared using the simplest methods.
But Mu Liuyun believes that this statement is nonsense.
Good ingredients need to be paired with a good chef and good cooking techniques to make truly delicious dishes.
The dishes on the table were all prepared in similar conditions, and even someone like Mu Liuyun, who couldn't eat much, ate heartily.
Watching Mu Liuyun scrutinize the dishes on the table with her chopsticks, sometimes frowning and sometimes smiling, Chu Tianxing couldn't help but smile like an aunt.
But his smile quickly faded as he saw his daughter, while looking at Mu Liuyun, subtly closing the distance between them, her expression like that of a scoundrel.
In order to stop his daughter from developing into something completely abnormal, Chu Tianxing had no choice but to force a conversation.
"Xiaoyun, I heard from Brother Mu that you're not his biological grandson?"
Hearing this, Mu Liuyun nodded slightly: "Yes, I am an orphan. I was picked up by my grandfather when I was a child."
"Oh, I see..."
Chu Tianxing immediately felt embarrassed; how had he managed to step on such a landmine? And...
He looked at Mu Liuyun; her small face and slender figure, despite her unfortunate past, still shone with light in her eyes.
No wonder he's Brother Mu's grandson!
Chu Yaqin glared at her father, and the distance between them instantly closed. She slightly opened her arms, ready to hug Mu Liuyun and comfort her at any moment.
Mu Liuyun didn't notice Chu Yaqin's actions, but seeing that Chu Tianxing seemed a little bothered, she quickly put down her chopsticks and waved her hand: "Uncle Chu, don't think too much about it, it's nothing."
Although Mu Liuyun is good at using his background to gain an advantage in interpersonal relationships, he doesn't like to play the victim, and he would never use such tactics on his grandfather's friends.
"Besides, I'm not alone. My grandfather has adopted many children, and we're all doing very well!"
He's so strong!
Chu Tianxing's eyes reddened. He felt that Mu Liuyun was pretending to be strong, and even Chu Yaqin looked distressed.
She only regretted meeting Mu Liuyun too late, otherwise she could have played the role of raising a pet.
Pooh.
Otherwise, we could give him all our love and care, allowing him to grow up in the warmth of home.
Oh, she's also from a single-parent family. That's alright then.
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