Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Together

“President Xiao, come have a look.”

The staff called him, and Xiao Baocang went over immediately. Upon seeing the reason for the closure, he knew someone was targeting him.

But who could that person be?!!

Who had the guts to do so? After all, he’s a child of the Xiao Family. Aren’t they afraid of Mr. Xiao’s retaliation?!

But with the current connections he has, everyone says it’s someone who can’t be trifled with, and Old Master Xiao didn’t oppose the investigation.

The mastermind Xiao Yu’an didn’t do too much; he just relied on his skills, broke into those clubs alone, and captured all the evidence.

And he found a hacker.

If the state doesn’t handle it.

Then just expose it directly!

Xiao Baocang went to Mr. Xiao out of desperation.

After not getting any help, he was left impotently furious.

Xiao Yu’an, upon knowing the result, felt no excitement.

Dealing with this kind of scum.

It’s really too simple!

What he’s after is profit, but in actuality, he wants status.

He wants everyone’s recognition. Deep down, this person is despicable, yet extremely insecure. As long as you control the degree properly, you can subject him to endless torment, and the current Xiao Baocang must fear being seen as incompetent by the outside world.

Once someone cares about others’ opinions, once they’re manipulated by external ideas, they’re extremely easy to control.

Xiao Yu’an closed his laptop, his eyes calm and unwavering.

He turned his gaze to the variety show on TV.

It just so happened to be playing the segment where Mu Ran went to the haunted house. Just like the netizens said, watching her get so scared, he didn’t feel concerned at all, only found it hilarious.

He was the same.

Even his brows and eyes were tinged with amusement.

It seems Mu Ran’s popularity isn’t great.

Especially since she refused to agree to have dinner several times, he was quite frustrated.

He wanted to meet Xiao Jin!!!

This week, he asked Mu Ran out seven times.

Every time Mu Ran said, “Either we get together, or stop asking me out. What if I end up kissing you again, you’ll think I’m a pervert.”

Xiao Yu’an: “…”

She’s just a scumbag woman!!!

Am I supposed to sell myself for Xiao Jin?

Indeed, the first time he saw Mu Ran, he felt a bit moved. He also thought she was a girl, quite special, with a bold attractiveness and a strong aura, which is the type he liked.

But she’s a scumbag woman!

Damn it.

The phone suddenly rang, and Xiao Yu’an picked up.

It was Zhou Chaobin.

“Hey, do you know about your brother’s situation? It’s getting quite big. What’s your family planning to do about it? If you don’t handle it well, it could cost a lot of money.”

“What does it have to do with me?”

“Right, if the illegitimate child ends up worse, you’d be happier. But I heard you’ve been watching Director Mu’s variety show a lot lately. Why, do you like her? If you like her, why not pursue her? A lot of people like her. If you don’t go after her soon, someone else will!” Zhou Chaobin genuinely hoped Xiao Yu’an would find a partner.

He’s already twenty-five years old.

Still not dating at this age.

What are you planning to do?

“She wants me to be with her,” Xiao Yu’an said.

“Oh, really? Did you agree?”

“No.”

“What’s your problem?” Zhou Chaobin rolled his eyes, “She’s such a great artist, willing to be with you, why wouldn’t you want that?”

“People online say she’s a scumbag woman.”

He’d been catching up on a lot of gossip lately.

All related to Mu Ran.

“Why do you believe the internet so much? Have you investigated it personally?” Zhou Chaobin thought Mu Ran might really be quite a flirt.

She’s so beautiful and rich.

Also extremely talented.

It’s normal if she dates a few men.

Xiao Yu’an: “No.”

“Then how do you know she’s a scumbag woman? You should talk to her first to know if she really is. Go ahead, start gaining some experience early, don’t wait until you’re over thirty and have no dating experience, then just do whatever someone else tells you. While you’re young, you should be more reckless. Go and ask her out, start dating!”

“Why do you always want me to date?”

“Because, if at your age, you’re not dating, I’d suspect you’re in love with me.”

“…”

Xiao Yu’an chose to hang up the phone.

He thought a lot of people were perverts these days.

How can someone have such crazy thoughts?!

However, he indeed needed to interact more with women, and since Mu Ran was attracted to his looks, he wanted to investigate Xiao Jin.

That’s understandable, right?

The two of them had mutual interests, and it’s understandable even without love, right?

So Xiao Yu’an rationalized to himself and sent a WeChat message to Mu Ran: “Let’s have dinner together.”

Mu Ran replied after a long time.

Once she starts preparing a new movie, she’s really busy and doesn’t have time for relationships. After seeing his WeChat, she was too lazy to reply.

He’d been baiting her for many days.

Every day, it’s the same line!

So annoying.

“What’s up?”

Xiao Yu’an: “Let’s have dinner together.”

Mu Ran rubbed her forehead: “Don’t you know my requirements for dinner?”

Xiao Yu’an: “I know.”

Mu Ran: “Then why do you still ask me to dinner? It’s a waste of time for both of us.”

Xiao Yu’an: “I agree with you, but!”

Mu Ran: “But what?”

“While we’re together, you can’t be with other guys!”

This was his bottom line.

“OK!”

Mu Ran felt she still had basic morals.

Certainly wouldn’t cheat.

“Then let’s meet!” Xiao Yu’an said.

“I’m working now, no time. Maybe later, and I’m currently not in Hai City. I’ll find you when I’m back, okay?” Mu Ran casually pacified his emotions, walking with a makeup artist to the meeting room.

“You’re not in Hai City? Forget it. I saw your variety show, and the kid you brought on the show, I thought he was pretty cute. Can I meet him or get to know him?”

“Why?” Mu Ran frowned, “He’s busy, don’t bother him.”

Xiao Yu’an: “You…”

Doesn’t she like me?

Why is she so calm after we’re together?

And she refused so decisively.

“What about me? I’m really busy now and don’t have time to call you. If you have something to say, just send a WeChat message, and I’ll reply!” Mu Ran ended the chat with him and started reviewing the makeup design by the makeup artist.

Makeup for the ghost character was really important.

The ghost started as a pure girl.

Later became a very charming seductive character. Mu Ran hoped the makeup could showcase the actor’s maximum appeal.

Mu Ran didn’t like handling personal relationships or leisure activities during work; it was disrespectful to her career.

The same goes for men.

Moreover, she hadn’t fallen in love with Xiao Yu’an.

What she always liked was just his face, and Xiao Yu’an resembled the person in her dreams.

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