Chapter 181 Malicious Intent

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Based on Mu Chengzhu’s recent mock exam scores, getting into Nan City University is practically guaranteed. She hoped Mu Chengzhu would choose Nan City University. Having the child close by would ease her worries. Mu Chengzhu seemed to share the same intention. After dinner, Mu Jiayu asked Mu Chengzhu, "Bro, have you made a yearbook?" Girls love these sorts of things. A few weeks ago, a senior in a high school club asked her to fill out a yearbook, and ever since, Mu Jiayu had been wondering whether Mu Chengzhu would do one too. When the time comes, she would create an opportunity for Yun Sisi to confess her feelings. Not long ago, Yun Sisi told her that Mu Chengzhu no longer liked her. Her expression was as heartbroken as could be. This time, Mu Jiayu resolved to give Yun Sisi a chance. She thought Yun Sisi was far too pitiful. Such a beautiful girl, once the apple of the Yun Family’s eye, had been cast out of the house after Yun Shifei returned. Even her brother didn’t seem to care for her much anymore. Thinking about it, Mu Jiayu felt indignant on Yun Sisi’s behalf and thought her brother’s behavior was seriously unfair. Clearly, he used to seem fond of Yun Sisi, just one step away from breaking down that invisible barrier. Now, he suddenly didn’t like her anymore. Mu Jiayu couldn’t understand it, nor could she accept it, even though it was her brother. Mu Chengzhu, hearing Mu Jiayu casually mention yearbooks, remembered that he had already filled out several over the past few days. The students in his class had all started doing these sorts of things. Some had bought official yearbooks from stores, while others simply handed him notebooks, asking him to sign his name and write a blessing. Aside from students in his own class asking him to write, even students from neighboring classes—mostly girls—had approached him. Thinking of the unfinished yearbooks still in his drawer, Mu Chengzhu frowned slightly. He had no idea when he’d be able to finish all the yearbooks others had given him, let alone go asking others to fill one out for him. But after some thought, Mu Chengzhu still said, "Oh, I’ll go buy a yearbook this weekend." "That’s great, bro! I’ll get Sisi to write in it for you then." At that moment, Yun Sisi could even confess her feelings in it. Thinking about it, Mu Jiayu found it to be such a romantic idea. Years later, if they ended up together, flipping through this yearbook together would be incredibly sentimental. Mu Jiayu even felt a little emotional at her own thoughts. Unfortunately, she didn’t have a crush on anyone in school. Maybe it was because her brother was Mu Chengzhu; after seeing such an outstanding brother, it was truly difficult to develop feelings for other boys. Seeing Mu Jiayu’s eyes sparkle, as if fantasizing about romantic scenarios, Mu Chengzhu said coolly, "Jia Yu, I’ll say this again: Sisi and I have nothing to do with each other. Don’t overthink it." "...Fine." Mu Jiayu was instantly brought back to reality, her spirits deflated. It seemed that Mu Chengzhu had no plans to involve Yun Sisi in this yearbook. But she could still sneak a page for Yun Sisi to fill out herself. Sisi was such an adorable girl; surely she could win over Mu Chengzhu. On this point, Mu Jiayu was very confident. A few days later, Yun Shifei looked at the yearbook in her hands, then glanced at Mu Chengzhu standing in front of her, her face full of confusion. "You want me to fill out your yearbook?" Mu Chengzhu nodded. "I’m graduating soon, and I’m asking some familiar classmates to write in it." Yun Shifei let out a cold laugh. "But we’re not close. You should ask Yun Sisi instead." Yun Shifei handed the separate yearbook page back to Mu Chengzhu. Mu Chengzhu didn’t take it and instead pressed it onto her desk. "Just write it." With that, he turned and left. As soon as Mu Chengzhu left, Sun Xiaoqi, ever the gossipy one, dashed over to Yun Shifei. "Shifei, I think Mu Chengzhu definitely likes you. I mean, last time, when we went karaoke singing, he was so protective of you. And now, he’s asking you to fill out his yearbook. You know how popular Mu Chengzhu is in our school. If other girls knew he was doing a yearbook, they’d fight over the chance to write in it. But he—he’s letting you write in it!" Looking at Sun Xiaoqi’s wide, exaggerated eyes, Yun Shifei slapped the piece of paper onto Sun Xiaoqi’s face. "Why don’t you write it then?" "Me? No way, I wouldn’t dare." Sun Xiaoqi chuckled and placed the yearbook sheet back on Yun Shifei’s desk. "You should write it properly. Who knows? You two might end up dating after graduation." In her impression, Mu Chengzhu was quite good-looking, and her Shifei was exceptionally beautiful. As they say, handsome guys are meant to pair with beautiful girls. If the two were together, they’d be equally radiant and perfectly matched. Nearby, Cheng Lie, overhearing Sun Xiaoqi’s attempts to matchmake Yun Shifei and Mu Chengzhu, grew colder and colder in expression. By the time it reached the point that even Sun Xiaoqi found it strange. "Why is it getting warm now, but you’re still freezing cold over there?" Yun Shifei didn’t understand what Sun Xiaoqi was talking about. At that moment, her face was serious. "I have nothing to do with Mu Chengzhu." "Alright, alright. I was just joking." "Jokes aren’t okay. I don’t want to be associated with him." Who knows? Given how ruthless and cold-hearted Mu Chengzhu was, if he heard rumors about her and him being a couple, he might become so enraged that he’d come swinging a knife at her. Yun Shifei truly believed Mu Chengzhu would do something like that. "Alright, Shifei, I’m sorry. I won’t say something like that again." Hearing Sun Xiaoqi’s apology, Yun Shifei finally felt a little better. Meanwhile, upon hearing Yun Shifei’s words, Cheng Lie’s expression also softened. She didn’t like Mu Chengzhu, and even seemed to dislike him. Good. Only, with a glance at Yun Shifei’s desk, Cheng Lie caught sight of the yearbook sheet. It contained spaces to fill in personal information and a section for blessings. Getting Yun Shifei to write on this? Mu Chengzhu definitely had ulterior motives. During the next break between classes, while Yun Shifei was in the restroom, Cheng Lie directly tore the yearbook sheet apart and threw it into the trash. It wasn’t until school was over and Yun Shifei began packing her belongings that she noticed the sheet was missing. Oh well, if it’s gone, then it’s gone. Yun Shifei didn’t think much of it and packed her things to head home. Meanwhile, Cheng Lie, having done his "dirty deed," acted completely innocent and remained quiet and calm. A few days later, Mu Chengzhu asked Yun Shifei, "Did you finish writing the yearbook?" "I don’t know how, but I lost it," Yun Shifei answered casually, without any trace of guilt. Although she knew that the Mu Chengzhu of this life wasn’t as untouchably lofty as he had been in her previous life—this time, he was trying to get close to her. But who knew what lies might be hidden behind that exterior? Perhaps he was just looking for a chance to bring Yun Sisi back into the Yun Family. It was entirely possible. Yun Shifei decided she’d continue to keep her distance from Mu Chengzhu. Hearing Yun Shifei’s words, Mu Chengzhu felt a pang of sadness. He knew that she didn’t care at all. She didn’t even want to write something in the yearbook—clearly just an excuse that it got lost.

Chapter 181 Malicious Intent

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