Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Who Is Investigating Xiao Jin

Mu Ran is away, preparing for the main creative team’s meeting. Everyone is aligning the script and style, it’s really important!!

Countless meetings have been held.

Finally, a plan was devised.

This was accomplished despite everyone having collaborated several times before, fortunately, the film crew’s location was quickly settled, and the various departments can gradually start coming in.

Next comes location scouting; we also need to rent some artifacts, all of which require approval. Mu Ran took advantage of the approval time to return to Hai City.

At Hai City airport, Chu Xijin has been waiting, constantly looking around, anticipation turning into anxiety. Spotting his sunglasses-wearing aunt, he sprinted over without hesitation.

Mu Ran crouched down to embrace him, ruffling his hair, “What, missed me?”

“Hmm hmm!” Chu Xijin nodded, hugging his aunt tightly.

He really really missed his aunt. When she’s here, it feels like he’s a child with a home. That sense of stability and security, no one else can provide.

“Tsk, haven’t seen you for a while, getting all mushy.” Mu Ran released the hug, holding his hand and heading towards sister-in-law’s direction.

“Auntie, are you tired from work?” Chu Xijin asked.

“Not too bad.”

“Are you eating properly?”

“Don’t you ask every day?” Mu Ran felt like he was a little butler but couldn’t resist softening upon seeing his pitiful expression, “I’ve been eating well, is that okay?”

“It’s alright.”

“Hahaha…”

Mu Ran pinched his soft little cheeks, really enjoying the texture.

With his aunt pinching his cheeks, Chu Xijin laughed joyfully.

“You two really have a great bond, shall we chat in the car?” Feng Qikuo tilted her head.

Mu Ran nodded, took Xiao Jin into the car, and immediately asked, “How’s the kindergarten search going? Which ones are good, with the feel of our Hua Country’s ancient schools and integrated with the world, also, outdoor activities for kids are important.”

“Do you realize how demanding you are? And you’re not even fond of being active yourself, yet you want Xiao Jin to have more outdoor exposure; you know it’s good for him,” Feng Qikuo retorted.

“Nonsense, it’s not like I lack basic common sense; if I’m not doing it, it’s because I realized I’m too lazy. That’s why I don’t do it; don’t concern yourself with me. Back to the point, are there schools like that?” Mu Ran pressed on.

Feng Qikuo silently rolled her eyes, “There are, and the tuition is quite expensive.”

“I don’t lack money.”

“…I know.” Feng Qikuo realized her previous statement was pointless. “They have lots of activities; I’ll take you to see.”

“Alright, let’s go now.”

“Okay.”

Feng Qikuo knew that once she started filming, she’d be very busy, not like when she’s not filming, able to lazily stay home for two months without stepping out.

Seeing the school, Mu Ran removed her sunglasses, surprised, “I actually know this kindergarten.”

“Your brother’s alma mater, how could you not know?” Feng Qikuo replied.

“Oh, no wonder. I was saying why it felt so unfamiliar, looked really unfamiliar,” Mu Ran put her sunglasses back on, acting as if she hadn’t said the previous words.

She didn’t attend kindergarten as a child.

Back then, she was very spoiled, using her parents’ affection, she’d cry to the point of fainting just to stay by their side.

It was really a willful act.

Later, it became one of her most cherished memories.

Mu Ran and Feng Qikuo registered before entering the campus, enrolling kids in this kindergarten requires interviews, it’s extremely strict.

Yet, the school scenery and architecture are fantastic, with dedicated staff introducing various features of the school.

“Here is our children’s library… here’s the swimming pool…”

“Oh oh oh…”

Mu Ran kept nodding along the way, allowing Xiao Jin to engage, observing whether he liked it.

Xiao Jin felt indifferent.

Couldn’t say like or dislike.

The distance from home is quite far, taking over half an hour. He recalled there’s a kindergarten near the community, thinking it would be nice, allowing him to get home early. But Aunt said, being a public figure, attending a regular school might cause a stir, many people might approach him, causing trouble for both him and the school.

So he could only choose a good school now.

Having toured the school throughout the morning, Mu Ran felt it was about time. When they ate, she asked Xiao Jin, “Can you attend here? If you don’t like it, we’ll switch; you’ll be studying here for a year.”

“It’s good, the environment is nice, blending Eastern and Western elements, quite interesting. I’ll learn a lot, let’s choose this one.” Chu Xijin obediently answered.

“Alright, then it’s settled.” Mu Ran decided, then smiled warmly at her sister-in-law, “You’re Xiao Jin’s legal guardian, you’ll need to attend the interview.”

“If you wish to apologize, perhaps you could offer me a film role…?”

“You can eat well.” Mu Ran smiled.

One particular actor leaves her with a headache; besides, she might go crazy if she deals with it again.

“Haha, by the way, what role did you create for Song Biao, is it a villain?” Feng Qikuo was genuinely curious; with Song Biao’s face and physique, what kind of character could she possibly create?

“Yes and no, just wait and see in the movie, contribute more to the box office for me.”

“You won’t reveal anything, so stingy!” Feng Qikuo glared at her, ready to compete for food.

“Wow, you’re really generous.” Mu Ran was shocked by her insolence, someone actually snatching drumsticks from someone’s chopsticks, a bit much, right?

Eating her drumstick, Feng Qikuo suddenly recalled something, “Lately, should you consider hiring bodyguards? I have this feeling someone’s investigating Xiao Jin. Your brother also mentioned someone’s looking into Xiao Jin’s details. But you know your brother’s in that business, preventing thorough investigation. If Xiao Jin’s details weren’t safeguarded by your brother, his identity might be exposed. Xiao Jin’s brand will launch soon; maybe someone’s envious or something. Recently, I haven’t taken Xiao Jin out much, rather having him stay inside the villa.”

“What’s happening?” Mu Ran frowned, nervously looking at Xiao Jin, “Are you okay? Experienced anything outrageous?”

“No, just lots of nuisance calls, but my phone is designed to block calls from strangers.” Even Chu Xijin couldn’t understand why it’s so difficult to maintain privacy now?

Why did he become a public figure?

So many people have his number?

Mu Ran put down her chopsticks, starting to search for bodyguards. Xiao Jin is, after all, someone who traveled from ancient times; who would investigate him inexplicably, even resorting to incessant calls, even hackers were involved.

If people found out.

Xiao Jin doesn’t belong to this world at all.

Could he be pulled out for research, Mu Ran really couldn’t guarantee. “Xiao Jin, I’ll change your phone number.”

“Okay.” Chu Xijin obediently nodded.

Feng Qikuo reassured, “It’s not that bad.”

“Hmm.” Mu Ran felt uneasy inside, suspecting those investigating must have discovered something to go after Xiao Jin!

But who would investigate Xiao Jin?

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