Chapter 24: Family Affairs

Zhao Xinning looked up at the man beside her nervously. "Beiting?"

Mu Beiting ignored her, his eyes remained on Su Xiangwan. His gaze was deep and his thin lips were slightly apart. "If Ms. Su tries any harder, then you'd probably succeed."

If she tried any harder than this, then he would regret not choosing her as his fiancee.

Su Xiangwan was startled, she never expected him to reply like this.

The people around them were even more confused, they couldn't really figure out the meaning behind his words.

However, Su Xiangwan reacted very quickly. A few seconds later, she smiled. "Ms. Zhao took part in the film 'The Past of Huai Chuan' and adopted a godfather. She took part in the film 'The Summer That Year' and kissed two guys. She went on a show and fell into the host's arms. I assume Mr. Mu is very clear about these, that's why I won't waste my time explaining."

"You...you! Beiting, please don't listen to her nonsense…" Zhao Xinning was starting to panic, she tried to anxiously justify her actions to Mu Beiting.

Mu Beiting's eyes were serene, his gaze brushed lightly past her face without saying a word.

Su Xiangwan's eyes flashed with coldness, she wished to cause more chaos. "Yep! Yep! Yep! I'm just talking nonsense! Don't take it seriously Mr. Mu! But of course, at this time, it's best for Ms. Zhao to also shed a couple of tears, Mr. Mu would definitely hold you dearly in his arms to comfort you."

She had just finished talking when Zhao Xinning just happened to have a stream of tears flow down from her eyes. When she heard what Su Xiangwan said, she wanted to hold it back in, but it was already too late.

Su Xiangwan's eyes showed clear mockery. She turned to Xue Zhicheng and said warmly, "Mr. Xue, the director and screenwriter are probably waiting for us. Mr. Mu's currently sorting out his family affairs, let's not bother him anymore."

"Ah… okay…" Xue Zhicheng gathered up his senses. He anxiously looked at Mu Beiting and quickly excused himself.

Mu Beiting narrowed his eyes as he watched the back of the woman leaving.

Family affairs?

Somehow, when this word came out of her mouth, it really made him feel uncomfortable.

"Beiting… please don't listen to her nonsense, I really…"

Mu Beiting gathered himself and his gaze grew dim. "Is Beiting something for you to call me?"

Zhao Xinning's heart tightened. A few more tears dropped from her eyes before she stuttered, "Mr… Mr. Mu…"

Upon looking at the tear stains on the woman's face, a trace of disgust rose from within him. It seemed that no matter what, in front of his eyes, it was always Su Xiangwan's beautiful little face.

He had to admit it, her little face really was beautiful like a peach blossom.

***

Su Xiangwan and Xue Zhicheng walked into a private room, both the director and screenwriter were waiting in there.

Actually, the plan today was really just to meet with the investors. After all, the investment in 'Yongle Gate' wasn't a small amount, this and the matter with the role of Begonia which was originally assigned by the investors to another actress. However, under the insistence of the screenwriter, the investors considered this in terms of benefits and decided to meet with her.

"Director Zhang… Screenwriter Li… Producer Han." Su Xiangwan greeted them politely. After all, she wanted this role. She didn't need to go as far as to sell herself, however, she also didn't want to be stuck-up arrogant just to show how noble she was.

"Xiangwan's here… sit down, sit down…"

"The investor's not here yet, they said they're in a traffic jam, so it'll take a while…"

Before they finished talking, the door was suddenly pushed open by two bodyguards in black. Mu Beiting, who was wearing a black suit, gave off a rather cold aura, he appeared in front of everyone. At his side was Zhao Xinning, the woman who had almost spat blood out of anger a few minutes ago, what followed behind them were several well-dressed men.

"Mr… Mr. Mu…" Someone spoke up first.

Mu Beiting's gaze faintly scanned the room, this action alone made the temperature fall immediately.

Everyone's heart tightened, they felt inexplicably restrained and uneasy, they wouldn't dare to cause trouble.