Qi Mu got out of the car.
The moment she saw Mu Yinyin, Qi Mu's face beamed with a smile. "Oh! Are you two taking a stroll? Have you had breakfast? Are you getting used to living here?"
Qi Mu asked three questions in a row.
Mu Yinyin's eyes flickered. This...
Seeing his mother being so affectionate with Mu Yinyin, Qi Yuan, who was behind her, also got out of the car.
He walked up to Qi Mu and pulled her closer.
"Young people have their own arrangements. Look at you, you talk too much!"
They had caught the earliest flight, but the plane encountered a problem mid-flight and had to make an emergency landing at Port B.
This caused the delay until now.
Qi Yuan held Qi Mu's arm, not wanting her to be disliked.
At the same time, after a long flight, they needed to rest well.
Moreover, he had something to do.
Qi Mu, however, playfully glared at Qi Yuan. Then, with a smile, she looked at Mu Yinyin, waiting for her reply.
Mu Yinyin quickly and politely said, "Auntie Qi, I'm living here quite well. We haven't had breakfast yet, but Sophie is preparing it, and we can all eat together soon."
Qi Mu was delighted. "Then let's eat together. A Mo, take Yinyin for a good look around."
"Okay."
After Qi Mo responded, Qi Mu and Qi Yuan got back into the car.
Qi Mo knew that his mother was very pleased with Mu Yinyin.
As for his father... Ai Mi was still his top priority.
However, if the Shu family knew about Mu Yinyin's existence, they wouldn't just abandon her.
But the most important thing was that the Shu family wasn't just Uncle Shu.
Without dwelling on it further, Qi Mo smiled at Mu Yinyin. "These are my parents. They are very easygoing, so don't be nervous or overthink things."
Mu Yinyin nodded. But then, thinking of something, she was about to speak, but... before she could, Qi Mo spoke first, "You won't be any trouble to me. You can stay here with peace of mind, and I won't let you leave. Someone has already made a move against you; I won't feel at ease if you're not by my side."
Mu Yinyin's eyes flickered. In the end, she didn't say anything more because she knew that talking more would be useless.
The next moment, she said, "Let's set off after breakfast."
She had thought about it all night and still had to go to the Azure Dragon Gang.
"If you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you catch its cubs?"
Qi Mo also noticed the determination in her eyes. He smiled faintly. "Since you want to go, I'll risk my life to accompany you."
Hearing this, Mu Yinyin didn't know what to say.
After all, when she told Qi Mo about her decision, she was merely informing him of her choice, not asking him to accompany her into danger.
"What, are you touched?" Qi Mo chuckled softly when he saw her silence. "You can consider a marriage proposal."
With that, Qi Mu left without looking back.
Qi Yuan stood alone, shaking his head and sighing at how seriously she had put it.
But then again, even if he wasn't biased towards Ai Mi, looking at Qi Mo and Mu Yinyin, he had a sense that their relationship wouldn't last.
...
Qi Mo chose a coffee shop, opting for a private booth on the second floor.
The coffee shop had an elegant environment, and most importantly, delicious food.
It was a window seat. While waiting, Mu Yinyin watched the bustling traffic below.
Soon, she noticed a sprinkler truck passing by. The water vapor, refracting in the sunlight, created a rainbow.
Instantly, inspiration struck her. She took out her tablet and began sketching lines.
Qi Mo, seeing her deep concentration, dared not disturb her.
He even silenced his phone and took a picture of Mu Yinyin.
The angle was perfect, with her eyes lowered and an exceptional aura.
Mu Yinyin knew he was secretly taking pictures, but she wasn't a big star, and it was just a photo, so she wasn't angry.
The most important thing now was to capture the inspiration that had sprung forth.
"Not bad, but your painting technique seems familiar. May I ask who your teacher is?"
A deep, slightly hoarse voice sounded beside her ears. It was an unfamiliar male voice.
Mu Yinyin instinctively looked up and saw a man wearing a linen Tang suit standing not far from her.
The man had his hands behind his back, and his gaze was fixed on her tablet.
Qi Mo had already stood up and walked towards the man. "What, you come over and immediately start finding fault with people?"
A smile played on Qi Mo's lips.
Realizing that this was the person who had commented on her work, Mu Yinyin quickly placed the tablet on the table.
Then, she stood up and greeted the man. "Hello, my name is Mu Yinyin. May I ask your name, senior?"
Looking at the man's attire and his expression and demeanor,
This man appeared to be around thirty years old.
Therefore, calling him 'senior' was not out of place.
The man extended his hand for a handshake and said softly, "Mingyu."
"Uncle Ming?"
Upon hearing the name, Mu Yinyin was incredulous.
Her master had told her that he had a younger brother named Mingyu, who was naturally free-spirited.
However, he possessed great artistic talent in painting and design. In fact, at a young age, he had already been appointed as a state-certified ancient painting restorer.
Even many famous buildings across the country were designed by him.
She had heard of Uncle Mingyu's reputation long ago, but she had never met him in person.
Meeting him today, Mu Yinyin was both excited and surprised.
Mingyu, on the other hand, narrowed his eyes and scrutinized Mu Yinyin. "Are you Mingyue's youngest disciple?"
Mingyue, his elder sister.
In painting and design, she possessed the same exceptional talent as him.
However, he chose to become a restorer and architectural designer.
As for his sister Mingyue, she was the best in all aspects.
Mu Yinyin immediately nodded. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"No wonder it felt familiar. It's the Ming family's brushwork. However, you're using the Ming family's brushstrokes very awkwardly and immaturely," Mingyu stated calmly, pointing out gently.
For Mu Yinyin, who considered Mingyu her idol, she naturally accepted his critique.
However, Qi Mo was somewhat displeased.
If it weren't for Nan Shiqing's plagiarism, Mu Yinyin's designs would have been a huge success this time.
Such an excellent person like Mu Yinyin being spoken of like this by him.
The Ming family was a renowned artistic lineage, producing the siblings Mingyue and Mingyu, which was indeed remarkable.
But Mu Yinyin shouldn't be described as that bad!
Qi Mo gave Mingyu a look. Although Mingyu understood, he did not act according to Qi Mo's wishes.
He stated calmly, "Since you are my sister's youngest disciple, you should also know your sister's reputation in the industry. Do you think that by acting like this, you won't give others an opportunity to mock my sister?"
The best in all aspects, yet she taught such a poor disciple.
If such news spread, it would indeed be a laughing matter.
Mu Yinyin immediately replied with a solemn voice, "Uncle, I will never let such a thing happen."
However, her assurance was met with Mingyu's disdain—