Mu Yiran only found out when she arrived at school that Shi Youxi was rehearsing for the school's anniversary celebration.
How long will it take to finish?
The student leading the group said, "It might not be that fast; it's just the beginning."
Seeing the woman's hesitant expression, Ai Ni took out her phone and said, "Madam, let me call the young master." She was about to dial when Mu Yiran stopped her.
Mu Yiran recalled that Shi Youxi had been returning to the villa later than usual these past few days. The young man not only had to worry about his studies, but also, because Bai Shengsheng's condition was not good, Shi Yan had gradually handed over the affairs of Shimen to Shi Youxi. Even with Shi Si's help, he was busy late every day in order to gain a foothold in Shimen.
Even though he would have breakfast with Mu Yiran every morning before going to school, the boy would always stay in the study until late at night.
Mu Yiran glanced at the employees behind her and said in a low voice, "Never mind."
"Yi Ting, wait here. Can you take a picture and I'll text you?" That's what she said, but Mu Yi Ran didn't want Shi You Xi to take the picture anymore. She planned to just go and see Shi You Xi, and then have Li Bu Huo use his own account to give bonuses and subsidies to the employees who had gone to work in vain.
Mu Yiran followed the student leading the group toward the gymnasium. She recalled that Shi Youxi would usually mention any events to her, but he had never mentioned it before. Mu Yiran was a little curious, "What kind of performance is Shi Youxi going to give? Is he a host?"
The student glanced at the smiling woman beside him. "I don't know either, because the president only came for the rehearsal at the last minute."
"Is being a host considered performing?" Ai Ni thought her young master should perform something cool. "Young master would definitely perform boxing."
Mu Yiran looked at her in surprise: "You know what, you really have to admit, it's quite interesting!"
She had never seen Shi Youxi box before.
Just thinking about it makes me think how cool it would be—male high schoolers boxing, is that even more exciting?
The student leading the group was speechless. What school puts on a boxing performance at its anniversary celebration?!
Are you threatening teachers to assign less homework?
"Hey classmate, can I ask you a question?" Mu Yiran leaned closer and whispered, "Don't feel guilty, I'm just curious."
"Please speak."
"Is Shi Youxi very popular at school?" Mu Yiran recalled Guan Shiyan complaining to her about him when they were at the hospital.
The female student hadn't expected this question, but it wasn't a secret that Shi Youxi was indeed very popular at school. "Well, the student council president is handsome and outstanding, so of course a lot of people like him."
"Your classmate has good taste." Mu Yiran felt extremely pleased to hear others praise Shi Youxi. She now understood why parents like to show off their children.
This feeling is intoxicating.
"But...I think the student council president already has a girlfriend." The female student pondered for a moment.
"Huh? Xiao Xi has a girlfriend?"
The female student blurted out what she was thinking. Her expression froze for a moment, then she looked at Mu Yiran shyly and said, "Right? Because that girl was with him, so..."
"Can you tell me who it is?"
Mu Yiran felt a sudden tightness in her chest. Was this guy really in a relationship? Why didn't he tell her?
Mu Yiran has always been supportive of Shi Youxi's dating life. She considers herself to be quite open-minded in her parenting philosophy.
As children grow up, they inevitably develop their own little secrets.
Mu Yiran had just experienced the pride of being a mother when she suddenly felt the sadness of being estranged from her child.
"She's the school beauty, her name is Bai Yuning."
ah?
Bai Yu Ning?
Is that the girl who visited Shi Youxi at the hospital before? So Shi Youxi really liked that girl.
Mu Yiran felt a mix of emotions. Although she thought the girl was a bit arrogant and domineering, she was also a simple girl. Most importantly, she felt that Shi Youxi's thoughts were more important.
When Ms. Wen was alive, she never interfered with Mu Yiran's interpersonal relationships. Mu's father was also very open-minded, so Mu Yiran didn't think Shi Youxi's early romance was a problem at all, and she wouldn't interfere with any of Shi Youxi's choices.
Having thought it through, Mu Yiran decided to find an opportunity to tell Shi Youxi that she supported him.
She originally intended to sneak a peek at Shi Youxi and leave without disturbing him, but Ai Ni sent Shi Youxi a text message directly.
The phone was placed on the music stand. As soon as the text message popped up, Shi Youxi stopped what he was doing, looked around, and saw a woman walking in through the door with her back bent. He jumped off the stage and ran to the woman.
"You've arrived."
"Why is it so slow? I've been waiting for ages." Shi Youxi shook his head, brushing aside the messy bangs on his forehead, revealing his bright black eyes from under his hair.
He glanced at the two red petals, remembered the red mark from early morning, felt a dryness in his throat, and lowered his head again.
"Sorry for the long wait, I've been quite busy today." Mu Yiran looked at his messy head and rubbed it, which made her eyes meet Bai Yuning behind him.
Chen Tingting, standing to the side, looked at Shi Youxi's smiling face with surprise and frustration. She had just said that Shi Youxi didn't like to smile! And she was proven wrong.
It was the first time anyone around them had seen Shi Youxi like this. The joy on the young man's face and his involuntary dependence on women left everyone stunned.
Who has ever seen Shi Youxi like this?
Even when he was by Guan Shiyan's side, at most he just became more expressive and more lively.
At school, Shi Youxi always made people hesitant to approach him; his coldness and aloofness made people afraid to get close.
Bai Yuning was the first girl in the school to take the initiative to approach Shi Youxi. Most importantly, Shi Youxi was not as indifferent to her as he was to others, and everyone thought that this was the gentlest Shi Youxi could be.
But now...
The boy next to Lin Zhi sneered, "Heh, here's a lame joke: Shi Youxi is naturally not fond of smiling."
Lin Zhi's angle was slightly forward, and through the middle of the woman with the high ponytail next to Shi Youxi, she saw Shi Youxi holding the hand of that beautiful woman. The boy's thumb was rubbing the woman's little finger, hidden behind his handbag, sneaking around.
For some reason, Lin Zhi's heart raced as she looked at him. She murmured, "What do you mean he doesn't like to smile? He clearly doesn't smile at us."
"Senior, I'm not done yet..." Bai Yuning bit her lip. She looked at the boy who was obediently bowing his head in front of Cheng Ran, and the more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. Why was Shi Youxi so good to his stepmother?
People around realized something and their gazes fell on Bai Yuning, who was being ignored on the stage, accompanied by whispers.
Bai Yuning pinched her palms until they were red. She exchanged a glance with Chen Tingting, who immediately shouted, "Shi Youxi, you haven't finished yet! Yuning is waiting for you! Why did you run off halfway through?"
Chen Tingting stood next to Bai Yu Ning, clutching the clothes, her words carrying a pointed remark, "Didn't you see everyone was rehearsing? There are so many classmates waiting behind you. You just barged in like that, making such a racket. Have you no manners...?"
“Senior, we still have a little bit to go.” Bai Yuning walked over and smiled shyly at Cheng Ran. “Auntie, it’s been a long time. Did you come to watch your rehearsal today? But we’re not finished yet, and there are other students waiting behind us. You see... you’re taking up everyone’s time.”
This girl still speaks so disrespectfully.
But what the other person said was true; Mu Yiran had indeed interrupted Shi Youxi's rehearsal. Seeing that the classmates around them were watching, Mu Yiran smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb everyone." She patted Shi Youxi's arm, "Go on, your classmates are still waiting for you. We won't be filming today."
Bai Yuning tugged at Shi Youxi's sleeve, "Senior, I still have to go to the dance studio later. Let's do our business first, and then talk to Auntie..."
"I only have one important thing to do today." Shi Youxi subtly pulled away from Bai Yuning's hand, "It's waiting for you to come to me..." Seeing the woman's stunned expression, Shi Youxi chuckled and continued, "To have me film."
"Shi Youxi! You've gone too far! Yu Ning specially made time for you, if it weren't for your insistence on coming to the rehearsal—"
"Sorry, sorry, President, I'm here!"
Another boy ran in through the door and said to Shi Youxi, "Thank you, President. Thank you for covering for my rehearsal today. It's all Bai Yuning's fault for not coming. If you can't rehearse, don't say you want to perform. Everyone has to accommodate her schedule. Is she always so busy? I just finished my competition and had to rush over. It's so annoying!"
Ling Keng didn't complain loudly, but the next second he saw that the person he had just complained about was standing behind Shi Youxi.
Bai Yuning: "......."
Ling Keng: "......"
Mu Yiran: Oh wow! I've even gripped the ground for your toes, classmate.
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