Chapter 248 The Young Phoenix Palace (without Xiao Xi)
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Feng's mother quickly corrected her attitude, "Shaowu, how did you and Xiao Que meet?"
“Isn’t he back in China filming a movie? His assistant sent me an audition invitation, so I went to audition,” Mu Shaowu replied.
"And then he started pursuing you? That's way too fast!"
“I think so too.” Mu Shaowu agreed. “I even asked him, and he said he fell in love with me at first sight. He couldn’t take his eyes off me the moment he saw me, and after I left, he missed me terribly. So even though he felt my acting didn’t meet his requirements after the audition, he still wanted to use his position to make me his male lead so that he could get closer to me and we could develop feelings for each other over time.”
Phoenix Palace: ...
Feng Que glanced at the person beside him again.
is that so?
love at first sight?
Still can't forget it?!
Using public office for private gain?!
Is he that kind of person?!
"Is that so?" Madam Feng looked at her son. "Xiao Que, are you that kind of person?"
Feng Que smiled and said, "Yes."
What else?
Are you going to directly undermine me?
“Of course not before,” Feng Que said slowly. “This isn’t a special case, so…”
Phoenix's Mother: You really love her!
"And what about you, Shaowu? You were so easily swayed by him?"
"That's because I've never been in a relationship before, so I wasn't very guarded. He was so calculating and meticulous, it's normal that I couldn't handle it all at once," Mu Shaowu said obediently.
Feng Que: ...Yes, he was scheming! He planned every step carefully!
Why doesn't he say he's ruthless and unscrupulous! He won't give up until he gets what he wants!
"So, Shaowu, you were also my first love!" Mother Feng exclaimed in shock.
Mu Shaowu nodded. "Mm."
My goodness! It's still pure love! Phoenix Mother exclaimed.
That makes much more sense.
His son is so handsome, a famous director, and even chased after him from afar. With his looks and sincerity, it's really normal for Mu Shaowu to be moved by a clueless guy who has never been in a relationship!
“Then you two are quite a good match,” Feng’s mother couldn’t help but say. “Both are each other’s first love, and both are quite innocent.”
Phoenix's father: ? ? ? ?
Do you even remember what you came here for?
You're here to expose a fraud!
We're not here to sing praises to their love!
Feng's father coughed and decided to take over himself.
"Shaowu, does your father know about your relationship with Xiao Que?"
"I don't know either," Mu Shaowu said.
The main problem is that he doesn't know whether his father will act like he knows or doesn't when he receives a call from Feng Que's father.
"What if he doesn't agree?"
"Probably not, my dad is quite democratic when it comes to our dating and marriage."
That's the truth. His older brother insisted on marrying Qin Luan back then. Although his father disagreed, he didn't do anything to separate the couple.
They were simply making their stance clear.
"If he doesn't agree, will you break up?"
“Of course we won’t separate,” Feng Que answered quickly. “Dad, don’t always think about such bad things. What if Uncle Mu supports us being together?”
Feng's mother nodded: Yes, maybe Mu Feng isn't so feudal?
Phoenix's father: ...
"Can't you date girls?" Mr. Feng asked, his head throbbing. "What will happen to the children if you two get together? What will happen to the family business?!"
Here it comes! Feng Que knew his dad would have this problem!
Luckily, he was prepared!
"Don't worry, Dad. Shaowu has a child. The child is wonderful, well-behaved, and smart. He's already in second grade. When he's old enough, I'll pass the family business on to him. I'll make sure the family business has a successor!"
Mu Shaowu: !!!
Mu Shaowu was suddenly, shamefully, tempted.
The Feng family has such a huge business empire, if it were really given to their Xiaoxi!!!
no!
Mu Shaowu quickly interrupted the greedy thought in his mind.
Anyway, their family business is quite large, enough for his son to inherit.
But who would complain about having too many family businesses?!
Mu Shaowu felt a little devil with demonic wings whispering in his ear: So many things, all belonging to Ye Qingxi, isn't that wonderful~~ so wonderful~~ so wonderful~~ ah~
Mu Shaowu quickly suppressed the devil in his heart: Shut up, shut up!
Phoenix's father: !!!
Upon hearing his son's words, Feng's father nearly choked.
"Mu Shaowu has a child?!"
Mu Shaowu nodded, surprised, "You didn't know?"
Phoenix's father: ...Of course he doesn't know!
He and his wife had long since settled abroad, only returning to China once a year for the Lunar New Year, and even then, they stayed far away in S City. Naturally, they were somewhat unaware of the affairs of the Mu family in X City.
Especially since Mu Feng of the Mu family is still alive, and Mu Zheng is in charge among the younger generation.
Even if he were to inquire about news, he would only inquire about Mu Feng, and would not care whether Mu Shaowu, this junior, had children or whether the children were boys or girls.
"Weren't you and Xiao Que your first love?" Feng's father asked, puzzled.
Feng's mother nodded, "Yes, how did you end up with a child?"
“He’s the grandson of my dad’s friend. He passed away last year, so my dad took the child back and registered him under my name,” Mu Shaowu said.
Ye Qingxi's background was never a secret in their circle. If Feng's parents wanted to know, it would be too easy for them, so Mu Shaowu didn't hide anything and told them the truth.
"Oh, I see." Feng's mother breathed a sigh of relief; she had been terrified.
“Your dad is very loyal,” she said.
Mu Shaowu nodded, "Yes. My dad and Uncle Ye have a very good relationship."
Phoenix's father: ...
Feng's father's feelings were somewhat complicated.
Good news: The child is not Mu Shaowu's biological child.
The bad news: It looks like he'll soon be without any grandchildren.
"What's your child's name? Is it a boy or a girl? How old is he?" Feng's mother asked curiously.
"His name is Ye Qingxi, he's a boy, and he's six years old."
Phoenix's mother nodded.
It's better if it's a boy; it's easier for two men to take care of him.
The child is already six years old, and I don't know if he will be able to get close to Xiao Que.
If they establish a relationship, they need to hurry up and cultivate a bond with the child, otherwise it will be bad for the child and Xiao Que, the stepfather...
Wait a minute, Feng's mother was a little confused. Given her son's situation, was he considered a stepfather?
Feng's father was not as emotionally sensitive as his wife.
He felt a sudden darkness engulf his vision.
Well, a family of three, three different surnames. If you didn't know better, people would think you three were roommates!
Looking at his son and his son's newly minted boyfriend, the father felt utterly exhausted.
"Are you two really talking? Or are you lying to us?"
"Of course," Mu Shaowu said. "To put it bluntly, Uncle, what benefit would I get from helping him deceive you?"
"There's nothing about him that I'd want, is there?"
Phoenix's mother: That does seem to make sense.
Although their family is wealthy, the Mu family is not bad either.
Her son is a well-known director, but Mu Shaowu will definitely go back to work for the group in the future. Acting is just his hobby, so there's no need for him to try to please his son for that.
So there's really nothing to gain from this.
She glanced at her husband and saw that he didn't say anything, thinking to herself that tonight was indeed going to be a bit difficult for him.
"Let's leave it at that for now," although Feng's mother wanted to talk to Mu Shaowu some more, she thought it would be better to talk to him another time, considering her husband's heart condition.
"We have some other things to attend to, let's talk another day~"
"Okay," Mu Shaowu replied.
"Then Shaowu, please add me on WeChat later," said Feng's mother.
Mu Shaowu: ? ? ?
Do I need to add you on WeChat?!
Feng Que didn't tell him he needed to add her on WeChat!
"Okay." Mu Shaowu could only agree for now.
Feng's mother then hung up the phone.
Feng Que breathed a sigh of relief.
He turned to look at the person beside him, "Did I fall in love at first sight, abuse my power for personal gain, and scheme and plot every step of the way?"
"Otherwise what? One of us has to take the initiative. If it's not you who takes the initiative, then am I supposed to?" Mu Shaowu argued confidently.
"Then why can't it be that you take the initiative, fall in love at first sight, plan carefully, and then, with your sincerity, I can move mountains?"
"Can we be reasonable, Director Feng?" Mu Shaowu looked at him. "How am I taking a step-by-step approach? You have the right to choose the actors, not me. You flew here to me, not me to you. I came to your house, not you to mine, so it can only be you taking a step-by-step approach."
Feng Que: ...It seems that's really the case.
But wasn't he invited by Mu Shaowu to fly here?!
He also invited him to his house because Mu Shaowu's acting skills were too poor.
As for him signing him, it was entirely because he had no choice but to.
Unexpectedly, his series of unintentional actions actually created the impression that he seemed to like him.
"I never expected your comfort zone to be here," Feng Que remarked. "You shouldn't be making my movies; you should be making idol dramas."
Mu Shaowu: ? ? ?
Please, please let him go.
A person can film idol dramas for a lifetime!
He also wants to change his career path, okay?!
"If I hear that kind of talk again, you can go and put on a show in front of your parents yourself," Mu Shaowu warned.
Phoenix Palace: ...
"But why do I need to add your mom on WeChat? Didn't we agree on this beforehand?"
Phoenix Palace: ...
Feng Que could only reassure him, "Don't worry, I'll make sure she bothers you less."
Mu Shaowu: "You'd better keep your word."
Feng Que nodded, "...But what about your father?"
Feng Que was a little worried, "What if my dad calls your dad?"
"Then I can only wish your father a safe journey." Mu Shaowu shrugged.
Phoenix Palace: ? ? ?
Why not wish him peace?
I feel like something's not quite right.
After hanging up the video call, Feng's father rubbed his temples in frustration.
"Do you think he's telling the truth?" he asked his wife.
Looking at the WeChat message from Feng Que's assistant, Feng Mu pondered, "It seems so."
"They've fallen for each other in such a short time?" Father Feng exclaimed in disbelief. "How is that possible?!"
“After Xiao Que told me yesterday, I called the old man today and talked to him. The old man said that Xiao Que was living at home just fine, but one day he suddenly said that he had to go out. When he asked why, Xiao Que said that he had signed an actor and had to go over to teach him personally. He said that it would be better to change the actor. Xiao Que said that this situation was special and could not be changed.”
"This matches exactly what Shao Wu just said! He's just using his position for personal gain. Otherwise, what special circumstances could there be? Why can't he be replaced? He's even worked with a movie star. If he didn't like him, wouldn't it be as simple as just replacing him?"
Phoenix's father: ...
“Maybe it’s just that Mu Shaowu is suitable for this role, so it’s hard to change him,” Feng’s father struggled.
"Okay." Madam Feng nodded. "Mu Shaowu is suitable for this role and can't be replaced. Why would Xiao Que sign Mu Shaowu's son in the first place?"
"What did you say?" Feng's father exclaimed in shock. "He also signed Mu Shaowu's son?!"
Phoenix's mother nodded.
"I just asked Xiao Que's assistant, Xiao Dai, to send me the cast list for his show, so I can see if he is the lead actor, just like Shao Wu said."
"It turned out that he wasn't the only one in the cast; there was also someone named Ye Qingxi. I figured that wasn't a very common name, so I asked Xiao Dai about it."
"Xiao Dai said that this is Mu Shaowu's son. Mu Shaowu plays the father in the play, and Ye Qingxi plays his son."
Feng's mother looked at her husband and said, "If this is fake, why would he put Shao Wu's son into his film crew?"
“I asked Xiao Dai, and Xiao Dai said that Ye Qingxi was not on the initial list of child actors. Xiao Que had even chosen a child named Kou Yang. But a few days before signing the contract, Xiao Que suddenly asked Xiao Dai to wait. Two days later, he asked Xiao Dai to draft contracts for both Shao Wu and Ye Qingxi. Moreover, his penalty for breach of contract was 500 million, while Shao Wu and Ye Qingxi's were only 50 million.”
Tell me, what else could this be but liking someone?
"He's not stupid. Why didn't he make Mu Shaowu pay 500 million in breach of contract fees? Isn't that because he likes her and can't bear to part with her?"
Father: ...Do you love me that much?
He gave Mu Shaowu 500 million!
Mu Shaowu only wants fifty million from him?!
Is it really necessary to lower yourself like this?!
"Ye Qingxi has never acted before. He's a director, why would he use him instead of the already chosen child actor? Isn't that just to curry favor with Shao Wu and keep him tied to his side?"
Phoenix's father: ...
"Can't it just be because Ye Qingxi is a good actress?!"
Feng's mother chuckled. "Why don't you say he's interested in Ye Qingxi, and that Shao Wu is the one who's 'loving the house because of the crow'? Yes, he doesn't like Shao Wu at all; he likes Ye Qingxi. That's why he signed Shao Wu to tie Ye Qingxi down and get her to act in his movie. Do you believe that?"
Feng's father: ...He actually wants to believe it!
"No, I have to call Mu Feng," Feng's father said, his head throbbing. "What kind of relationship do these two boys have?!"
"I don't believe Mu Feng would agree."
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