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Chapter 165: Leaving Zhang Chuyun!

Dressed in simple and elegant linen clothes, Li Mubai usually appeared serious and reserved. However, when he saw Zhang Chuyun's mother's smile, he felt a bit uneasy.

It wasn't that he was scared or anything.

Just not used to it.

Judging from her appearance, Zhang Chuyun must have been a stunning beauty when she was young. But now, the focus was more on her temperament.

She seemed approachable, but this kind of friendliness couldn't avoid a certain sense of distance that comes from being in a high position for a long time.

After all, he had just entered the Zhang family's mansion and met the patriarch of the Zhang family.

Li Mubai wasn't surprised by all this.

What surprised him was...

The way Zhang Chuyun's mother looked at him.

Hmm... There was a hint of something indescribable in her eyes. If Li Mubai wasn't certain that this was his first meeting with Zhang Chuyun's mother, he would have suspected that they had met somewhere before.

"Mom, this is Mubai, surnamed Li, my friend."

"Hello, Auntie. Hello, Uncle."

After politely greeting them, Zhang Chuyun put the things she bought on the table.

It was no different from visiting a friend's house and meeting their parents. Zhang Chuyun asked about Li Mubai's family situation and what he was currently doing, just like usual.

Li Mubai answered truthfully.

His parents divorced, his father ran away with someone else, and his mother raised him until she passed away from a serious illness.

Now he was a senior in college, just taking a break from his studies, and had participated in a singing competition.

They chatted about their daily lives.

Intentionally or unintentionally, Zhang Chuyun's mother mentioned, "By the way, Chuyun, bring Mubai to the dinner next week."

Li Mubai looked at her with a puzzled expression, and Zhang Chuyun's expression became a bit strange.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Chuyun nodded slightly and said, "Okay."

Not long after, Li Mubai took his leave.

Zhang Chuyun stood up and said, "I'll walk you out."

Zhang Chuyun's mother also stood up and said, "I have something to do, I'll give you a ride."

Zhang Chuyun's father also stopped Zhang Chuyun and whispered something to her.

Li Mubai was a bit confused about the situation.

Although Zhang Chuyun introduced him as a friend, everyone knew that this was a meeting between a mother-in-law and a son-in-law.

But the meaning... seemed to be dissatisfied with Li Mubai?

Li Mubai smiled and shook his head, saying, "No need."

Who knew Zhang Chuyun's mother smiled and said, "It's on the way."

Zhang Chuyun's mother drove the car herself. Li Mubai didn't dare to sit in the back seat and instead opened the door of the driver's seat.

After asking where Li Mubai was going, the car started.

After about ten minutes, the car remained silent.

When the car made the last turn and was about to reach Jinshui Qianwan, Zhang Chuyun's mother finally asked, "Mubai, do you still remember your father's affairs?"

This time, she called him by his full name, Li Mubai.

Li Mubai's eyelid twitched, and he pondered for a few seconds before saying, "I don't remember."

"Hmm..." Zhang Chuyun's mother looked ahead and said, "I know someone who looks quite similar to you."

After a pause, Zhang Chuyun's mother added, "He also has the surname Li."

According to the normal pattern, Li Mubai should have asked what the name of that man surnamed Li was.

But Li Mubai didn't. He calmly said, "That should have nothing to do with me. I no longer have a father."

This was what he truly felt.

"I understand."

Zhang Chuyun's mother showed no surprise. She thought Li Mubai held resentment.

"In fact... he has been looking for you these past few years."

"What is he doing now?" Li Mubai asked indifferently.

"I'm not sure about the specifics, but I married my friend many years ago, and I usually attend banquets as well."

"Oh." Li Mubai nodded and shrugged, smiling. "Does that mean you think highly of me and your daughter?"

The car slowly parked at the entrance of Jinshui Qianwan.

Zhang Chuyun's mother shook her head. "After the banquet the day after tomorrow, you should leave Chuyun."

Li Mubai opened the car door. "Why?"

"No need." Zhang Chuyun's mother was concise with her words, but after a few seconds of contemplation, she saw that Li Mubai didn't get out of the car and said, "There are various reasons that you will come to know in the future."

Li Mubai nodded and got out of the car decisively.

He walked towards Jinshui Qianwan without looking back.

Li Mubai took out his phone, intending to ask Zhang Chu about the specifics of the banquet.

But Zhang Chuyun's message had already arrived.

There are a total of seven hosts for this banquet, one of which is a certain institution in the capital city. The scale of the dinner is quite high.

It's the end of the year, a celebration banquet for the achievements made in the capital city's economic development this year.

The top executives with license plates starting with four zeros will attend, and it may even be higher. Basically, the big shots from various industries in the capital city will participate.

Just by reading the message, Li Mubai understood the first reason mentioned by Zhang Chuyun's mother.

Yun Wuyue.

The president's sister still held considerable power, and even Zhang Chuyun's mother couldn't ignore her.

Yun Wuyue was one of the heavyweight guests at this dinner.

Or rather, she could be considered the host.

Because in the capital city, Yun Tian had already reached a position that many people couldn't reach.

Whether it was the offline industrial model of years ago or the thriving internet industry today, every new field that emerged had Yun Wuyue's presence.

It could be said that Yun Wuyue had always been at the forefront of the new land, but she always managed to secure territories that made countless people envious.

The simplest example is a simple messaging app.

It has already been installed on the phones of 99% of the population in the country.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg of Yun Wuyue's influence.

As for the second reason.

Li Mubai guessed that it might be related to his nominal father?

Sure enough.

In a world where men are respected, beautiful women always have their own circle.

In a world where women are respected, men who are capable cannot avoid being vulgar.

Li Mubai estimated that his nominal father had also attached himself to a powerful figure.

But that didn't matter.

Because Li Mubai didn't care.

Just as he had told Zhang Chuyun's mother, he didn't have a father.

He was his own person.

He knocked on the door, and Pei Xue quickly opened it for Li Mubai.

Pei Xue, dressed in casual clothes, and Li Mubai had completely eliminated any barriers between them. She gave Li Mubai a big hug before bending down to get him slippers.

But Li Mubai held her tightly.

Sensing that Li Mubai's mood was slightly off, Pei Xue became gentle and obedient.

Taking in the scent of the person so close.

Li Mubai casually kicked off his shoes and carried Pei Xue towards the master bedroom.

This was the second time.

Li Mubai felt a sense of powerlessness.

The last time was when Li Mubai realized that the girls around him had automatically formed a camp in the fire escape of Mango TV yesterday.

Although he didn't know where this sense of powerlessness came from, or what it was for.

But it made Li Mubai very uncomfortable.

Hmm, Pei Xue seemed a bit wronged this time, but she still patiently held onto Li Mubai's neck.

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