NOVEL NEXT Chapter 26
Just after breakfast, Chu Muxi received a communication reminder from Chu Tianhao.
Fortunately, they had already left the central island by this time. Shen Wu accompanied him, sent out by Lu Junzhi.
Chu Muxi exited the car first, bidding farewell to Shen Wu and Lu Junzhi, heading to the college.
At that moment, his communication device rang.
“Father.” Chu Muxi connected to the communication device, “Good morning.”
“Muxi, where are you? I heard you didn’t come home last night. What were you doing?” Chu Tianhao’s tone was serious, devoid of any emotion.
Chu Muxi had stayed in the villa yesterday because he learned that Chu Tianhao was spending the night with another mistress and wouldn’t return.
Unexpectedly, Chu Tianhao called him so early to inquire. He Hui must have complained.
Chu Muxi replied calmly, “I had something to discuss with classmates at school yesterday. It got late, and I didn’t want to disturb Aunt He, so I stayed out.”
“Is that so?” Chu Tianhao asked coldly, “I heard you went out with a girl. Muxi, focus on your studies, don’t indulge in love affairs all day. Although I don’t care if you have a love life now, your grandpa will definitely interfere in your marriage later. He’s stubborn, and your marriage needs his approval.”
This was another attempt to shift blame onto grandpa. Chu Muxi sneered inwardly but maintained a sincere expression. “I’m sorry, father. I’ll inform you next time for sure. However, the girl you’re talking about is my senior sister. She’s from the school’s news media department and needed my assistance for a report—”
“Okay, okay, I don’t want to hear these details. Just remember, discuss important matters with me, or it’ll be hard to explain for your grandpa. Got it?” Chu Tianhao interrupted Chu Muxi.
“Okay, father, I remember.” Knowing Chu Tianhao lacked patience for a lengthy conversation, Chu Muxi deliberately kept it short.
As expected, Chu Tianhao quickly hung up without asking more about his night or where he stayed.
Chu Muxi proceeded to walk to school. After a while, Jiang Xing suddenly appeared.
“Muxi, where did you go yesterday? I looked for you in the performance department’s classroom, but you weren’t there.”
Jiang Xing looked mysterious as he approached. “I heard you went out with a senior sister. So, spill the beans, what did you do?” he asked with a smirk.
Chu Muxi glanced at him and replied seriously, “I was helping a senior. Don’t read too much into it.”
“Senior Cen is a renowned beauty. Do you really have no interest at all?” Jiang Xing remained skeptical.
“If you’re interested, how about I ask my senior sister about you?” Chu Muxi suggested with a half-smile.
He knew Jiang Xing had been eyeing Chu Lulu, so he decided to play along and help set the stage.
He didn’t even consider his identity. How could Chu Lulu fall in love with him? Even if Chu Lulu did fall in love with him, He Hui would never approve.
She was solely focused on finding a suitable marriage for her daughter to enter the upper-class aristocratic circle.
Jiang Xing waved his hands hurriedly, “No, no, no, I just said it casually. Don’t involve me in any trouble, kid.”
After that, he feigned embarrassment and asked casually, “By the way, why haven’t I seen you much recently? What about your brother and sister?”
Chu Muxi had a strained relationship with them, and everyone close to him knew that.
Previously, he hadn’t paid attention to Jiang Xing’s tone when he mentioned those two people, assuming that the other was merely asking about their whereabouts to find an opportunity to help him deal with those two.
However, a quick glance at the expression Jiang Xing couldn’t conceal made it clear he was interested in Chu Lulu but didn’t dare to show his feelings.
“Who knows? I’m not close to them, so I don’t bother tracking their whereabouts.” Regardless of what he said, these words would inevitably reach those two through Jiang Xing.
Jiang Xing suddenly mentioned, “By the way, Muxi, today I received a pre-graduation invitation from the senior class for a party at the famous Royal Capital Club. Some juniors are invited too. Do you want to come with us? I heard it’s a great place, and I haven’t been there yet.”
Chu Muxi’s expression remained composed. Yes, it was this party where he was deliberately set up by Chu Mubei, drugged, and then publicly exposed.
Chu Muxi faced severe consequences, receiving a major demerit and even expulsion from school. His reputation was irreversibly tarnished by this incident, leaving no one to believe in his character.
Chu Muxi lowered his eyes, concealing the hatred within.
Lifting his head, he smiled at Jiang Xing, appearing genuinely interested. “Sure, call me later, and I’ll join you. I heard my dad took Chu Mubei last time, saying I’m too young and can’t go to such places. Well, today, I’ll go on my own without him taking me.”
Jiang Xing responded, “Oh, forget about your father, I’ll take you, brother!”
Jiang Xing had always been attached to Chu Muxi, and in this moment, he felt Chu Muxi was asking him for a favor, causing excitement.
“Brother, I’ll take you to have a great time and open your eyes later.”
“Jiang Xing, you truly are my good brother.” Chu Muxi looked into Jiang Xing’s eyes, expressing sincerity.
Jiang Xing was taken aback, then turned his head, avoiding eye contact. “What are you saying? Of course, I’m your good brother. We’re lifelong good brothers.”
Chu Muxi slowly revealed a meaningful smile, “You’re right, we are lifelong good brothers.”