Clearly, Xu Mu was a good-for-nothing. However, recent events had been constantly shattering Mu Qingying's perception of him.
In front of Mu Qingying's eyes, images flashed like slides, and in each scene, Xu Mu's figure was present.
Previously, during Su Yaya's first stage performance, Mu Qingying hadn't been able to attend in person due to work.
But she watched the live - broadcast at school. Xu Mu's performance on stage was simply astonishing.
Moreover, the piece of music played by Shen Wanning in the recent weight - loss drug advertisement of the Xu family had been released separately.
The composer's name was still written as Xu Mu.
And last night, her father told her that Xu Mu was also good at Chinese traditional painting.
Wei Jingzhi had a deep research on Chinese traditional painting, but Xu Mu's on - the - spot painting had left him stunned.
Mu Qingying had never noticed before that Xu Mu had so many merits.
But he had gotten married, quietly and without a sound.
"Ye Yu has been a bit distracted in class recently. Her grades have dropped from the top three in the class to the fifth. The college entrance examination is coming soon, and she can't be too slack."
Mu Qingying read from the pre - written script like a heartless reading machine.
At this moment, her mind had already drifted away.
"Okay, I got it."
Xu Mu said calmly.
Mu Qingying was a bit absent - minded and continued to communicate with other parents according to the script.
The parents' meeting ended soon.
Mu Qingying told the parents that the senior three students were very busy with their studies and had evening self - study at night.
The school also understood the students' hardships, so they deliberately chose Friday for the parents' meeting.
The intention was that after the meeting, the parents could take their children home.
With Saturday and Sunday included, the students would have a three - day break.
Xu Mu followed the parents out of the classroom without even glancing at Mu Qingying the whole time.
Mu Qingying clenched her fists, lowered her head, and stood on the podium.
She didn't know why she felt so miserable inside.
...
Xu Mu called Ye Yu and learned that she was on the school playground, so he headed there.
After arriving at the playground, Ye Yu in the distance waved to Xu Mu.
Xu Mu walked over with his hands in his pockets and placed his hand on Ye Yu's shoulder. "Let's go home. There's a three - day holiday."
"Okay."
Just as Ye Yu nodded, a basketball flew over from the nearby basketball court.
The basketball was heading straight for Xu Mu's head.
Xu Mu caught the basketball with one hand and turned to look into the distance.
A young man with a crew cut in a basketball uniform walked over with a cold expression.
He was over 1.85 meters tall, a few centimeters taller than Xu Mu.
"Take your hand off."
This young man stared at Xu Mu and shouted coldly.
Only then did Xu Mu notice that his hand was on Ye Yu's shoulder at the moment.
Originally, Xu Mu was going to take his hand off, but Ye Yu directly leaned into Xu Mu's arms.
"Zhang Chen! What does it matter to you?"
Ye Yu glared at this man unhappily.
According to the situation, Xu Mu knew that Ye Yu was a well - known figure in the school and was called a school belle by many.
After all, in the student days, a girl like Ye Yu, who was beautiful and cute, lively, and also a bit scheming, was definitely the object of affection for many men.
Actually, Lu Xueyao was also good - looking, but her cold personality and her dislike of talking had discouraged many people.
This man in front of him was most likely one of Ye Yu's suitors.
"Who are you?"
Seeing Ye Yu in Xu Mu's arms, Zhang Chen's face immediately turned ugly.
Xu Mu glanced at Ye Yu's pleading eyes and then smiled. "Can't you tell?"
"Xiaoyu, you've fallen. What's so good about this old man?"
Zhang Chen was full of jealousy.
Old man?
Xu Mu didn't react at first, but compared with these just - adult high school students, he was indeed an old man.
"My boyfriend is much handsomer than you." Ye Yu wrapped her arm around Xu Mu's.
It was said that Zhang Chen's family was very rich, but it must be less wealthy than the Xu family.
However, since Ye Yu came to this school, she had never revealed that her sister had married Xu Mu of the Xu Group.
This Zhang Chen, relying on his wealth and power, harassed Ye Yu all day long and couldn't be driven away.
Today, she just happened to use her brother - in - law.
In terms of the level of prodigals, Zhang Chen's level was still too low.
"What's the use of being handsome? Maybe his face will be disfigured one day."
Zhang Chen said with a gloomy face.
"It's okay. My Xu family has plenty of money. If his face is disfigured, it can be repaired."
Xu Mu said calmly.
"The Xu family... You! You're Xu Mu?"
Zhang Chen was secretly shocked. No wonder he thought this man looked familiar. It was the prodigal son of the Xu family.
Since he was still in school, he couldn't get into Xu Mu's circle for the time being.
However, he had indeed seen this man several times before, and it was really Xu Mu.
Zhang Chen was furious. This old guy wasn't satisfied with college students and actually came after high school students. How shameless!
But he was helpless. He definitely couldn't afford to provoke Xu Mu.
No wonder he had heard before that Ye Yu got into a Lamborghini after school. It seemed to be Xu Mu's car.
"Do you know me?" Xu Mu asked indifferently.
"I've just heard of you."
Zhang Chen was still a bit scared, but suddenly his eyes lit up. Compared with this prodigal son, he still had an advantage.
"Xiaoyu, I've been selected by the provincial basketball team. If everything goes well, I can enter the national team. I have a much brighter future than him!"
Zhang Chen smiled and looked at Ye Yu.
This Xu Mu was good - for - nothing. Apart from being rich, what else could he compare with himself?
"Oh, then I wish you could enter the NBA soon."
After Ye Yu said that, she pulled Xu Mu's hand and was about to leave.
"Wait. You said you have a brighter future than me. I'm not happy about that."
Instead of leaving, Xu Mu looked at Zhang Chen. "Isn't it just basketball? I can play it too."
"Let's go. You can't outdo him."
Ye Yu rolled her eyes. This stupid brother - in - law had a strong competitive spirit.
Zhang Chen wasn't lying. He had really been selected by the provincial team, and his basketball skills were top - notch in school.
Apart from cooking and being good in that aspect, this brother - in - law really had nothing to show off.
"Mr. Xu, are you trying to compete with me?"
Zhang Chen picked up the basketball and spun it on his fingertip. "Come on, one - on - one. The first to score five points wins. I'll give you a head - start of three points. Whoever loses will never pester Ye Yu again. Do you dare?"
"We don't dare."
Ye Yu grabbed Xu Mu's hands with both hands and wanted to take him away.
What if her brother - in - law was provoked by him?
"I dare!"
Xu Mu said proudly.
Ye Yu was speechless and really wanted to punch Xu Mu.
"Good!"
Zhang Chen took the basketball and immediately ran towards the court. He shouted, "Get out of the way! All of you, get out of the way!"
The people on the court all knew Zhang Chen and didn't dare to say much. They all stepped out of the court.
"Brother - in - law..."
"Don't worry. I know a bit about basketball."
Xu Mu walked over with a smile on his face. "This time, your brother - in - law will help you get rid of an annoying stalker."
Looking at Xu Mu's handsome back, Ye Yu wondered why this stupid brother - in - law seemed a bit cool.
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On the basketball court.
Zhang Chen was dribbling the ball at the moment. He smiled and asked, "Mr. Xu, half - court or full - court?"
"Of course, full - court."
Xu Mu said with a smile on his face.
Zhang Chen sneered inwardly. If it was a full - court game, with Xu Mu's untrained body, it would be difficult for him even to catch up with Zhang Chen, let alone defend him. This time, Zhang Chen was going to show off and let Xu Mu see the gap between them. At this moment, Ye Yu clenched her fists tightly, extremely nervous. She wondered what would happen if Xu Mu really lost.

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pression Bureau] Transported to a fantasy world overrun by demons and monsters, Gu Qingfeng becomes a jailer in the Demon Suppression Prison of the Great Yan Dynasty's Demon Suppression Bureau. From this point on, bizarre cases frequently occur in the Demon Suppression Prison, once known as hell on earth and infamous for its gloomy, terrifying atmosphere! Why do the demons and monsters in the prison wail miserably every night? Why has the corpse demon, capable of transforming into various beauties, donned black stockings and switched careers to become a foot massage therapist? Why has the eye demon, expert in soul-snatching and illusions, turned into a VR headset? Why is the fox spirit performing otaku dances? Are all these occurrences a twisted expression of demonic nature, or a descent into moral depravity? After peeling away layer upon layer of mystery, all clues ultimately point to a jailer named Gu Qingfeng. Gu Qingfeng: "Hehehe... My dear demons and monsters, whose card shall we flip today?"

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