Chapter 7: Chapter 7: An Ex Is a Connection

“Heh.” Mu Ran sneered, “Our plastic sisterhood.”

“No way, don’t tarnish our relationship, and why don’t you ask Xiao Jin if he wants to go?” Yang Yingying squatted down, propped her chin, and pouted, looking up at him pitifully, “Xiao Jin baby, can you accompany sister to the show?”

“I need to consider Auntie’s schedule.”

Chu Xijin repeated what he had just said.

Yang Yingying poked Mu Ran, “What about you? Can’t you at least give the kid an answer?”

“Time’s up, I need to get on stage. You take good care of Xiao Jin for me, if anything happens to him, I’ll kill you.”

After leaving the harsh words, Mu Ran went on stage with Jiao Yuyao.

Backstage, Chu Xijin watched his aunt through the live stream, feeling proud of his calm aunt who seemed to be glowing. He turned to Yang Yingying with a smile and asked with a hint of pride, “Doesn’t my aunt have a lot of admirers?”

“Uh… I guess.”

Not many people liked Mu Ran.

But quite a few liked her works.

Those who liked her works must somewhat like her as a person… right?

“Then Auntie should stick to doing the work she loves rather than working with me.”

Auntie wasn’t financially struggling, and Chu Xijin felt he shouldn’t impose his wishes on her.

“Oh come on, Xiao Jin baby, do you know? Your aunt doesn’t go out much besides work. People should move around more, see the beautiful landscapes of our country, right? So I’m telling you, you should act spoiled with your aunt; she really adores you, and it’ll definitely work.” Yang Yingying nodded earnestly at him.

Secretly rolling her eyes at Mu Ran’s usual cold expression, as if everyone owed her millions, except when she softened up only with Chu Xijin.

So Yang Yingying had high hopes for Chu Xijin.

“No, I can’t force Auntie to do things she dislikes just because she likes me; that wouldn’t be right.” Chu Xijin fluttered his curled lashes, lowered his head, and twisted his fingers repeatedly, “Besides, I feel like I’m just bothering Auntie by being here…”

“You’re not bothering me.”

Mu Ran interrupted him and shot a stern look at Yang Yingying, “Stop putting him in a bad mood.”

“I didn’t!”

Yang Yingying felt wronged.

Mu Ran didn’t believe her, came over to Chu Xijin, and gently tousled his hair, “We’re family, there’s no such thing as being a bother, got it?”

Her voice was clear and cold, carrying an oppressive tone, but towards Chu Xijin, it was full of care.

Chu Xijin obediently nodded, his little feet uncontrollably swaying with happiness, “I know.”

“Do you really want to participate in the parent-child show?” Mu Ran asked him.

Yang Yingying spoke for Chu Xijin, “He does, which kid doesn’t like to play, right Xiao Jin baby?”

“It’s okay…” Chu Xijin weakly replied, feeling he’s not that fond of playing.

Mu Ran saw his obedient nature and thought he’d be suitable for the parent-child show to interact with other kids more.

Make some friends, become a bit more lively.

Avoiding ending up like herself, staying home all day, almost wearing out the couch.

But looking at Yang Yingying, Mu Ran didn’t want to fulfill her wish too quickly, “I need to look at the contract first.”

“Alright, alright!”

Yang Yingying excitedly hugged her, “You’re really my good sister, love you. Oh, and my Xiao Jin baby too, sister loves you too, mwah…”

Mu Ran pulled Chu Xijin behind her, watching Yang Yingying warily, “Don’t take advantage of the kid, hurry up and bring the contract.”

“Okay.” Yang Yingying pouted, it’s just a kiss, is it necessary?

Finally, she agreed

Yang Yingying didn’t delay and went to get the contract printed.

When she returned, only Mu Ran, Chu Xijin, and Jiao Yuyao were left backstage.

Jiao Yuyao kept his eyes on Mu Ran; his face was handsome, nose high, and his beautiful phoenix eyes were filled with love he tried hard to hide, “Are you really doing the parent-child show?”

“I’ll give it a try, make some money in the entertainment industry.”

The most profitable in the entertainment industry are three things.

Live streaming, commercials, variety shows.

Singing and acting don’t even compare in front of these giants.

Jiao Yuyao was amused by her, “Alright too, should the studio do the PR for you?”

Mu Ran thought about it, saying, “Keep an eye on Xiao Jin’s, I don’t need it, it’s a waste of money.”

She had offended quite a few people; getting a clean slate was impossible. Better to focus on making money, but the kid shouldn’t be insulted!

“Alright.”

Jiao Yuyao, having worked with her for three years, knew how her choice of actors and sponsors always defied the capital.

Being criticized was normal.

Yang Yingying approached only after they finished their conversation, silently giving herself a thumbs up.

Another day of effort for her single girlfriends.

I’m so great~

“Mu Ran, you and Jiao Yuyao should take a good look at the contracts. Xiao Jin, if you understand them, take a good look too. I also need to discuss a few things with you.”

“Go ahead.”

“You know, this project is a collaboration with your sister-in-law, using a live stream format, so I’d hope you try not to zone out, don’t keep a cold face, interact more with Xiao Jin, and give other guests some warm face.”

Oh yeah, you probably don’t know who my guests are, right?” Yang Yingying looked at her, holding a bit of anticipation.

Seeing her nod.

Thud.

Heart shattered.

“You’re too much, even my work you don’t…”

“Shut up, hurry up and speak, it’s past nine, the kid needs to sleep.” Mu Ran frowned.

Yang Yingying wanted to cry but noticed Chu Xijin really looked a bit sleepy, so she continued without delay: “One group is an internet celebrity mother-son duo; another is a host father-son duo; yet another is an actor aunt-niece duo; and the last one is an idol brother-sister duo.”

At this, Jiao Yuyao interjected, “The idol is her first love, a trainee from the black-hearted company she interned at years ago.”

“You can still record together?” Mu Ran was incredulous.

They were each other’s first loves.

It was a passionate romance!

That little brother pestered her endlessly.

She shouted at the little brother.

Their breakup cycle was extra long; every time they had a fight, she had to accompany him drinking, spending quite some money before they finally broke up.

“Youth and ignorance, what’s it matter? We’ve both moved on to better futures, it’s like meeting at the top. Besides, I have someone else now, so don’t say anything unnecessary.”

Yang Yingying knew full well she and Lin Wen Yu had no possibilities anymore, which is why she dared to invite the other.

Mu Ran nodded.

Though she didn’t quite get it.

She was utterly shocked.

Exes can be connections too, learned something.

Yang Yingying was annoyed by her expression, “What kind of expression is that? Let me tell you, once on the show, I’ll continuously cue the process. You need to follow my lead, got it? Also, cooperate with the publicity, OK?”

“Should be OK.”

Mu Ran sometimes didn’t even cooperate with her own movie promotions, so for a variety show?

Not sure.

“No way should it be not OK. We need confidence, let’s work hard together.” Yang Yingying stretched her hand out, palm down.

Mu Ran covered her eyes with her hand.

So childish.

Chu Xijin looked at Auntie, then at Sister Yingying, and also put his hand up.

Lastly, Jiao Yuyao’s hand was on top, “Go team!”

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