Chapter 251 Handing Over the Qualification for Heir Assessment [2 Updates]
Xiu Yan brought a total of five suitcases, all of which were the largest size.
For most girls, carrying just one of these would be quite a struggle.
They lived in a three-story villa without an elevator.
Teng Yunmeng is a kind-hearted person, and after hearing Xiu Yan's words, she actually stood up and prepared to help her carry it.
However, she couldn't walk over; a hand pressed down on her shoulder and pushed her back into the seat.
Ying Zijing finished the last sip of her goji berry and red date tea, put down the cup, raised her eyelashes, and asked in a flat voice, "You don't have hands?"
The assistant who was holding an umbrella for Xiu Yan looked up in surprise, almost doubting that she had misheard.
Whether on set or at school, without Xiu Yan even having to say it, everyone was eager to help her with her work.
Even though Xiu Yan didn't debut as the second-place winner of Youth 101 with absolute strength, just her status as the eldest daughter of the Xiu family alone made countless people rush to curry favor with her.
The Xiu family is a prominent family in the capital, on par with the Nie and Mu families.
Needless to say, face-shaping is also very popular in the entertainment industry, attracting a large number of loyal fans.
Because she concealed her identity when she participated in Youth 101, no one knew that she was the eldest daughter of the Xiu family and did not rely on her family.
She successfully debuted based on her singing and dancing skills.
It was only recently that Xiu Yan's identity was revealed.
Having a good family background and ability is certainly appealing.
Xiu Yan was also surprised.
Her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly before she looked carefully toward the flowerbed.
When she saw the girl's face, her eyes narrowed slightly.
Then she quickly recalled the celebrities she had met in the entertainment industry, as well as the socialites from the big and small wealthy families in the capital.
No one could match it.
Oh, just an ordinary person.
Xiu Yan folded her sunglasses and hung them on her collar. Her red lips curved slightly, as if she were smiling: "Yes, with you all here, what would I need my hands for?"
She glanced at the time but surprisingly didn't react: "Okay, you can carry them upstairs. One thousand yuan per suitcase, is that alright?"
"My cosmetics are in here, all imported from overseas. Please be careful when you move them, otherwise you won't be able to afford to pay for any damage."
Neither of them moved, let alone tried to get closer.
Xiu Yan's expression gradually darkened.
The assistant couldn't help but speak up for her: "Sister Yan is a girl, what's wrong with you helping to lift it?"
"Aren't we girls too?" Teng Yunmeng sneered. "This isn't the entertainment industry, and we're not her fans. Should we spoil her? My hand is insured, isn't it more valuable than hers?"
The assistant was speechless, feeling quite embarrassed and somewhat flustered.
Xiu Yan paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "That makes sense. I'll do it myself. Can you help me carry it?"
She only knew Teng Yunmeng, but not the other one.
Teng Yunmeng is a genius at the Affiliated High School of Imperial Capital University, and has won many gold medals in international academic competitions.
China has always had a talent protection program, and Teng Yunmeng is one of them.
Talented individuals like Teng Yunmeng will be sought after by various families and powerful organizations after she graduates from university.
The Xiu family was no exception.
To establish a foothold in the capital, talent is the key.
Xiu Yan came to the training camp this time to build good relationships with these geniuses.
She's just gotten used to having others do things for her.
Ying Zijing stood up and placed a piece of candy in Teng Yunmeng's hand: "Let's go."
She turned around, didn't even look at Xiu Yan, and went upstairs.
Teng Yunmeng naturally followed suit.
For her, the visual representative of their group is of course more important.
She doesn't need to curry favor with the eldest daughter of the Xiu family.
Watching the two figures leave, Xiu Yan's smile completely vanished.
No one has ever insulted her like that before.
"Sister Yan, they've gone too far," the assistant complained. "You're supposed to be training here for a month, and you're all classmates. They won't even help carry your luggage."
"Back then, Brother Chen said that it must be tiring for you to be filming and studying at the same time, and there was really no need for you to participate in this competition."
ISC is indeed an international academic competition, but not everyone can get noticed by the big names in academia.
Xiu Yan is destined to inherit the Xiu family business and also work in the entertainment industry. How can she possibly manage all that?
"Let's go up first." Xiu Yan put her sunglasses back on, her red lips curving into a smile. "Not bad, there's still a month to go."
**
The Mu family.
When Madam Mu returned from outside, she received a report from the servants below.
She paused, slightly surprised: "You mean, Mu Weifeng vomited blood again this morning?"
“Yes, Fifth Madam.” The maid said respectfully, “When the steward sent someone to deliver breakfast to Young Master Weifeng this morning, he was eating well, but suddenly he vomited blood.”
"The housekeeper panicked and immediately called the family doctor. I could see clearly that he had indeed vomited a lot of blood."
The Mu family went to great lengths to treat Mu Weifeng's illness, even hiring a doctor from the Imperial Capital Hospital to stay at the Mu family's residence.
However, it can only help stabilize his condition, not cure it.
Madam Mu's expression changed: "Could someone have tampered with this?"
The maid was taken aback: "Fifth Madam, why would you think that?"
Madam Mu rubbed her temples and said calmly, "When you said it was sudden, I thought something had happened."
The Mu family forbids fratricide, especially behind-the-scenes betrayal.
She had considered it, but she didn't dare.
However, Mu Weifeng was indeed unlucky; she did nothing, yet he was already on the verge of death.
Madam Mu waved her hand: "You may leave."
The maid left with a broom.
Madam Mu returned to her room, took off her shawl, and hung it on the coat rack.
She thought for a moment and then made a phone call.
"Huizhu," Madam Mu said calmly, "Do you know a very famous cardiologist abroad?"
Ke Huizhu became wary upon hearing her question: "Sister, what are you planning to do?"
The previous plagiarism incident severely damaged Huaxiu's reputation.
Ke Huizhu listened to Madam Mu's advice and placed Hua Xiu in the position of the victim, which eventually salvaged her reputation, though it could not compare to its heyday.
After all, Huaxiu is an established brand with many older customers, and some of its buyers have never paid attention to any design competitions.
Mrs. Mu didn't say it directly, but simply asked, "Is it difficult to invite this cardiologist?"
"It's not just difficult, it's extremely difficult. The Ke family is already troublesome enough." Ke Huizhu's expression was not good. "Sister, what exactly are you trying to do?"
This cardiologist enjoys an extremely high reputation internationally.
Ke Huizhu naturally had no connection with this cardiologist, but her husband's family did.
It's possible to invite them, but it would come at a considerable cost.
Because of Hua Xiu's matter, Ke Huizhu already disliked Madam Mu very much.
"It has a lot to do with Shen Zhou inheriting the Mu family." Madam Mu said calmly, "As long as you can invite this cardiologist, there is a 90% chance that Shen Zhou will be the heir to the Mu family."
Ninety percent, it's almost a certainty.
"Okay." Ke Huizhu's breathing quickened slightly. She gritted her teeth and agreed. "Sister, as long as Shen Zhou can become the head of the Mu family in the future, I will help with anything. I will go and invite him right away."
Having received confirmation, Madam Mu was relieved.
She got up and went to where Mu Weifeng was staying.
**
In another courtyard.
Because he had vomited blood that morning, Mu Weifeng's face was still very pale.
He was still sitting at the stone table, writing.
This time he wrote slowly, but his handwriting was very coherent.
Mu Weifeng has excellent hearing.
He heard her footsteps when Madam Mu was still twenty or thirty meters away from the garden.
Mu Weifeng looked up, his eyes narrowing slightly.
When Madam Mu approached, he greeted her politely but distantly, "Fifth Aunt."
"I heard you vomited blood again this morning." Madam Mu sat down opposite him. "Is your health deteriorating again?"
"It's alright." Mu Weifeng lowered his head, not looking at Madam Mu, and continued writing, "I won't die."
Madam Mu frowned.
This Mu Weifeng seems to lack the ability to assess the situation.
"Your third brother and sister-in-law passed away when you were young, and they probably didn't want to see their only son die young." Madam Mu's voice was indifferent, with a hint of condescension. "If you die, your sister, a girl, will have no one to rely on and will find it difficult to survive in a large family."
"With so many children in the Mu family, it's hard to say who your sister might marry."
Mu Weifeng's eyes suddenly turned cold.
He picked up a tissue and wiped his mouth; there were specks of blood seeping through the tissue.
After wiping, he threw the tissue into the trash can: "If Aunt Wu has something to say, she can just say it directly. There's no need to beat around the bush."
“Alright, smart man, then I won’t waste any more words.” Madam Mu smiled. “I know a renowned doctor from abroad who has never been defeated in treating heart and lung diseases.”
“I’ll invite him here to treat your illness, and you’ll have to hand over your qualification for the Mu family’s heir assessment.”
(End of this chapter)
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