Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 110 - 110 109 The Annoying Mu Xiaoqing_1

110: Chapter 109: The Annoying Mu Xiaoqing_1 110: Chapter 109: The Annoying Mu Xiaoqing_1 Mu Nanqing frowned and asked, “Mu Xiaoqing?

What are you doing here?”

Mu Xiaoqing said, “Isn’t it because I heard you were coming back?

So I came to sweep you off your feet.

What, you don’t welcome me?”

Mu Nanqing pouted, “Sweep me off my feet?

You started off by scolding me as soon as we met, is that what you call a warm welcome?”

Mu Xiaoqing sneered, “I was complimenting you.

Isn’t it good for a woman to be a bit flirty?”

Mu Nanqing was visibly annoyed.

At that moment, Lu Chuan spoke softly, “Indeed, some airport runways wish they could be flirty but just can’t pull it off!”

Mu Xiaoqing exploded in an instant, glaring at Lu Chuan and shouting, “Who are you calling an airport runway!”

Lu Chuan laughed and said, “I didn’t say it was you.

Why do you assume the cap fits?”

Mu Xiaoqing’s expression fluctuated, and after a huff, she turned around in a huff and went back inside the house.

Lu Chuan chuckled as he looked at Mu Nanqing and winked at her, “In situations like these, politeness is the last thing you need.”

Mu Nanqing laughed along and gave Lu Chuan a thumbs up.

At this time, Mu Nanqing’s mother, Zhang Yufeng, came out, her face ablaze with excitement.

“Nanqing, you’re back!

Your mom has missed you like crazy.”

Mu Nanqing was also brimming with excitement as she embraced Zhang Yufeng, “Mom, I missed you too.”

After a while, the two separated.

Zhang Yufeng looked toward Lu Chuan, her face beaming with delight.

“You must be Lu Chuan, right?

Come in, come in.

Nanqing has already mentioned you to us, and today we finally meet you in person.”

Lu Chuan responded with a smile, but inside he was a bit perplexed.

He thought to himself, weren’t my sister-in-law’s instructions to pretend to be her boyfriend a last-minute thing?

How come Uncle and Auntie already know about me?

The three entered the house.

Besides Mu Xiaoqing, there were four other people sitting in the living room: Mu Nanqing’s father Mu Guodong, her younger brother Mu Xing, her sister-in-law Wang Hui, and Mu Xiaoqing’s boyfriend Cao Bin.

When Mu Guodong and Mu Xing saw Mu Nanqing return, they too came forward to catch up, and Mu Nanqing took the opportunity to introduce Lu Chuan to them.

Lu Chuan greeted everyone a bit awkwardly; he had never met parents before, even if it was all just an act, he was still somewhat nervous.

Zhang Yufeng had already prepared dinner before Mu Nanqing and Lu Chuan returned, so after everyone caught up, they all sat down at the dining table.

Mu Nanqing glanced at Mu Xiaoqing and her boyfriend, whispering to Lu Chuan, “They must have heard that I was coming, so they ran over to try to put me in my place.”

Lu Chuan nodded and said, “I can sense that.”

True enough, Mu Xiaoqing, eyeing the dishes on the table, spoke up, “Auntie, my cousin has finally come back after so long and you’re serving her this kind of low-grade meal?”

Zhang Yufeng’s expression grew stiff before she replied, “Nanqing is family; some simple home-cooked food is enough.

What’s most important is that the family is gathering.”

Mu Xiaoqing, with a face full of disdain, said, “We haven’t eaten these kinds of home-cooked dishes at our house in ages.

My cousin has been out there striving for so many years; she must have earned quite a bit, right?

She could’ve at least treated us to a nice meal out, so that Uncle and Auntie wouldn’t have to put up with such low-grade food.

How stingy.”

Mu Nanqing’s face turned cold, and she slapped her chopsticks down, “If you don’t want to eat, then leave!”

Mu Xiaoqing quickly said, “Hey, I’m just joking, why are you taking it seriously.”

She turned to look at Lu Chuan, “Is this guy your new boyfriend?

He doesn’t look very impressive.

What does he do for work?”

Lu Chuan said, “I work at a medical clinic.”

Zhang Yufeng smiled and said, “Working at a medical clinic is good, stable employment, and you get to do good and accumulate virtue by helping people heal, very nice.”

Mu Guodong echoed her sentiment, clearly pleased with Lu Chuan’s work.

Mu Xiaoqing sneered, “What’s so good about working at a medical clinic?

If he can’t even get into a proper hospital, that just shows his limited capabilities.

Plus, how much can you earn working at a clinic?

You’d never make a fortune in a lifetime.”

Then she hurriedly looked at Cao Bin, saying, “Let me introduce you, this is my boyfriend Cao Bin.

Besides being handsome and charming, he’s also very capable.

He’s now a deputy general manager in a company owned by the Wu family, with an annual salary of five hundred thousand!”

“That’s secondary.

The key point is that working at a Wu family company, he has the chance to interact with the Wu family’s top executives, and he has even met the Wu Family Patriarch a few times and dined with him.”

“Do you know what that means?

It means an opportunity to skyrocket to success!

As long as he catches the eye of the Wu Family Patriarch, his future achievements will definitely be boundless, counting money until his hands get tired.”

Cao Bin, hearing Mu Xiaoqing praise him, sat up straighter and his face showed a hint of pride as he chuckled, “These are trifles not worth mentioning.

Although the Wu Family Patriarch has taken notice of me lately, I think it’s all to be expected.

I don’t boast about it outside; it’s just Xiaoqing who likes to mention it.”

Mu Xiaoqing, head held high, said, “What’s wrong?

My boyfriend is impressive, and you’re saying that I can’t mention that?”

She looked at Lu Chuan again and seeing no reaction from him, added, “Oh right, I forgot to mention to you, the Wu family is the largest clan in Pingyang County.

They own more than half the industries in our county.

The Wu Family Patriarch is an emperor-like figure here, not just anyone can meet him, and now you understand how impressive my boyfriend is, right?”

Mu Nanqing wore an odd expression, thinking to herself that they had come today because the Wu Family Patriarch personally welcomed them.

Your boyfriend is just an employee at someone else’s company, what is there to brag about?

She wanted to stand up for Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan responded with a smile, “Let her talk, we’ll just enjoy the show.”

Mu Nanqing managed to hold back then.

At that moment, the television began to broadcast the local news, which happened to be about the Wu Family Patriarch leading a convoy of luxury cars to the train station to pick someone up, causing traffic congestion.

Mu Xiaoqing, upon seeing this, immediately exclaimed, “Look quickly, that’s the Wu Family Patriarch!

My goodness, he actually went to the train station himself to pick someone up and even brought a fleet of luxury cars.

The person being welcomed must be of some status!”

Cao Bin, too, was full of surprise upon seeing the news and said, “To be received with such regard by the Wu Family Patriarch, without thinking, one knows it’s some important figure from outside, not someone we at our level can access.”

Zhang Yufeng, Mu Guodong, Mu Xing, and others also showed feelings of awe after seeing the news, knowing the Wu family was akin to the sky in Pingyang County, a fact acknowledged by everyone.

“The Wu family’s power is growing ever larger.

It’s indeed rare to find talent like Cao Bin to work in the Wu family’s company,” Mu Guodong remarked.

Mu Xing gazed at the television screen filled with envy and muttered, “If only I could work at the Wu family’s company too.”

Mu Xiaoqing said with anticipation, “I wonder if they’ll show the VIP; let me see just who can make the Wu Family Patriarch pay such attention.”

Mu Nanqing and Lu Chuan exchanged glances and both smiled knowingly.

Mu Nanqing also hoped that the television would show her and Lu Chuan on screen, thus shutting up Mu Xiaoqing, the know-it-all.

Unfortunately, the news only showed the footage of the Wu family’s fleet of luxury cars and didn’t broadcast any additional footage, quickly moving on to the next news item.

Mu Xiaoqing, somewhat disappointed, turned back and asked Cao Bin, “Dear, do you know who the Wu Family Patriarch was receiving?”

Cao Bin thought to himself that he wasn’t even able to work as a lackey for them, let alone know who was being received.

However, he still put on an act and said, “The Family Head has given me plenty of tasks recently, I’ve been really busy, so he didn’t mention this matter to me.”

“But I guess the guest might be some leader from the provincial city.

He had mentioned something about it during a meal.”

Mu Xiaoqing was immediately filled with fanciful thoughts, “A leader from the provincial city, eh?

If only I could meet them just once.”

Lu Chuan couldn’t help but laugh.

Mu Xiaoqing glared at him as he laughed and snapped, “What are you laughing at?

At least Cao Bin is close to the Wu Family Patriarch.

I might still have a chance to meet these important figures in the future.

And you?

Just a guy working in a shabby clinic, you still have the nerve to laugh here.”

Lu Chuan cleared his throat and said, “Yes, yes, you’re the most impressive.

I hope you do get to meet that big shot you talk about.”

“Tsk, tsk, tsk,” Mu Xiaoqing looked at Lu Chuan with disdain, “What’s this, jealous already?

Just look at your sarcastic smugness, it’s a joke.”

Then she turned to Mu Nanqing and said, “Cousin, to be honest, I think this guy is not worthy of you.”

However, she soon corrected herself, “Oh, wait, I forgot you’ve been married before.

In that case, it’s not really a problem, after all, those excellent guys definitely won’t go for a woman who’s been married.”

Mu Nanqing’s expression darkened instantly, and she slapped the table hard, shouting, “Mu Xiaoqing, are you looking for a fight?”

Mu Xiaoqing had a disdainful look, “Oh come on, I always speak my mind, you know that.

I’m just stating a fact.

You’re picking a fight over this, not at all like a sister should.”

Zhang Yufeng quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, “Alright, alright, let’s all focus on the food before it gets cold.”

With that, Mu Nanqing held back from lashing out.

At this moment, Cao Bin checked his phone and deliberately raised his voice, “My bonus for the first half of the year has been deposited, a whole hundred thousand yuan!”

Mu Xiaoqing’s face lit up with joy and she said, “Really?

Show it to me!”

Mu Guodong’s family all showed envious expressions.

Mu Guodong looked at Mu Xiaoqing and said, “Xiaoqing, don’t forget to have Cao Bin inquire about a job at the Wu family’s company.”

The only reason they tolerated Mu Xiaoqing was because they needed her help.

Mu Xiaoqing waved her hand dismissively, “I know, I’ll ask about it, but you know the Wu family only wants talented individuals.

Whether he can get in, that I don’t know.”

Mu Nanqing glanced at Lu Chuan subconsciously, wanting to say something, but in the end, she kept silent.

Then Mu Xiaoqing said, “Since you received your bonus today, let’s go shopping at the mall!”

She turned her head to Mu Nanqing and asked, “Cousin, do you want to come with us?

Look at you, you don’t even have a decent bag.

Let this Lu Chuan prove his worth today and see if he’s sincere at all.”

Mu Nanqing was about to refuse right away, as she did not want to go shopping with such an annoying person.

But before she could speak up, Lu Chuan by her side agreed, “Alright, then let’s all go shopping together.”

Mu Nanqing looked puzzled and turned to Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan whispered, “They’re too annoying, and they belittled you too.

I need to win back some dignity for you.”

A smirk of cold mockery flashed in Mu Xiaoqing’s eyes, thinking to herself that once they arrived at the mall, they would realize just how vast the divide was between them!

Mu Nanqing, no matter how good-looking you are or how big your breasts are, in the end, you still ended up with such a loser of a boyfriend.

He’s nothing compared to Cao Bin!