Chapter 143: It’s Alright, I’ll Take You

The middle-aged man before her looked familiar; Yun Fu searched her memory for a moment before placing him. He was a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a figure she often saw on the news. He truly possessed an imposing yet refined air, dignified and commanding without being overbearing.

The woman beside him was impeccably groomed. At a glance, one could tell she was a true lady of high society, every gesture exuding elegance. As for the young man next to them, he looked to be in his early thirties. He possessed a more rugged, heroic quality than Mu Bai and strongly resembled Mr. Mu; he was clearly no ordinary man himself.

Yun Fu greeted them one by one. She had previously guessed that Mu Bai’s family background was not simple, but she hadn’t expected it to be quite this significant.

"Little Fu, isn't it? Come, come, do come in." Mrs. Mu greeted her warmly, drawing her inside with a touch that felt effortless and welcoming. "I’ve heard you’ve been helping Mu Bai. That brat is always causing trouble, and we are so grateful for your help."

In truth, when Mu Bai had first proposed bringing a girl from the entertainment industry home, both Mr. and Mrs. Mu had felt a jolt of anxiety, fearing their son might be getting deceived. But the moment they saw the girl walking slowly toward them, they immediately dismissed their concerns.

Though she wore only a simple white T-shirt and jeans, she possessed a remarkable aura that could not be concealed. With bright eyes, pearly teeth, and delicate features, she was undeniably a beauty without a single flaw. Most striking were her eyes—devoid of greed, surprise, or self-consciousness, filled only with a profound sense of calm, as if nothing in the world could unsettle her.

Such a young woman could not possibly have been raised by an ordinary family. Mrs. Mu instantly concluded that this girl would surely find her own foolish son beneath her. The other two men, including Mr. Mu, clearly shared the same sentiment.

Throughout the meal, their praise for Yun Fu only grew, and their curiosity about her background deepened, though they were tactful enough not to ask. Mr. Mu even remarked, "If you ever need any help in the future, don't hesitate to ask. I still carry a bit of weight in S City."

Yun Fu was momentarily surprised, but she quickly composed herself and said with gratitude, "Thank you, Uncle."

The three members of the Mu family were stunned. Mr. Mu was notoriously cautious about making promises to others; they hadn't expected him to offer such a thing upon their first meeting with her.

Before she left, Mrs. Mu insisted on loading her down with gifts before finally allowing Mu Bai to see her home. As they watched the car drive away, Mu Bai’s older brother, Mu Li, couldn't help but ask, "Dad, do you know this Yun Fu?"

Mu Qiusheng shook his head. "I don't. But that girl is definitely destined for greatness." His eyes had seen through countless people, and he had never been wrong. Hearing this, both Mrs. Mu and Mu Li were shocked. Few people earned such high praise from Mu Qiusheng; the last person to receive such an assessment, it seemed, was the head of the Lian family, who already stood at the very pinnacle of power.

***

After resting for half a day, dinner was delivered by Lian Hanqi. Qiao An had already grown accustomed to this. If she had once trembled at his status, she was now used to it and could even converse with him normally. Qiao An felt as though she were floating.

That night, the KDS group chat became rowdy, though that was its usual state.

Mo Mo: [Coach, Coach! I heard you're participating in the celebrity invitational tomorrow. Do you need us to provide support?]
Chen Yuning: [Yeah, yeah! We definitely won't hold you back!]
Li Sinian: [If you need us, just say the word. We’re on standby 24/7.]
Yin Jue: [Esports players don't need sleep. We're free whenever the Coach needs us.]
Shi Qishu: [I can even crawl through the internet cables to help you fight!]
[Are you Sadako? Crawling through cables? All you ever think about is fighting!]
[We don't need you for fighting. Didn't you see the Coach's stream yesterday? It was too cool. You’d only be a liability!]
[Reporting! Someone is watching streams during training hours!]
[@#÷~——＋]

Watching the noisy WeChat group, a faint smile slowly spread across Yun Fu's face. This place was actually quite nice.

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The celebrity invitational, as the name implies, is a competition where celebrities participate. There were two teams, each with ten members. Substitutions were allowed, as were forfeits. Aside from Yun Fu, the other nine were official promotional ambassadors for the game "Hero Vanguard." Unlike Yun Fu, who was the primary brand spokesperson, their status was far below hers.

Upon arriving at the event, the large shopping mall was already surrounded by fans, making movement nearly impossible. When Yun Fu appeared, the surrounding area erupted into a deafening roar.

"Ahhh, Yun Fu! My wife!"
"Is that my daughter? Let Mommy get a good look!"
"I’m dead! She’s too beautiful, my wife is just too beautiful!"
"She’s even better looking up close! Yun Fu, are you a fairy?"
"Fly boldly, Yun Fu! The Puffs will always follow!"

Her popularity was once again staggering. The other nine participants looked on with a mix of envy, longing, and jealousy.

The host took the stage to manage the crowd, and the game was about to begin. They drew lots to form teams. There were four girls in total, and the men couldn't help but pray to be assigned fewer of them. With so many fans watching, a win would surely secure a wave of new followers.

The results were in: Yun Fu was paired with two other men and two other women. The two men on her team looked ashen, one of them even muttering, "What’s the point? We’re doomed to lose!" The other team, having only one girl, seemed to see victory beckoning and were all beaming with joy.

Sitting in her seat, Yun Fu was in the center, flanked by the two women. One girl, looking pale, whispered to Yun Fu, "I'm sorry, Sister Yun Fu. I'm not very good at games; I might hold you back."

"It's fine. I'll carry you."

At this moment, the livestream had already begun, and Yun Fu's words were caught on air.

[Yun Fu is so arrogant. Does she really think she's omnipotent? Trying to carry the whole team?]
[My past experiences of being proven wrong have taught me to just watch silently. I won't express an opinion.]
[I think Yun Fu's team is doomed. Three women, and those two men have clearly already given up.]
[I'll just watch you bluff. "Carry you"? She probably can't even tell which button does what.]
[That's Zhang Ziqi over there. She has no idea how to play. I remember she fed the enemy ten times in her last stream.]

Just as the situation seemed completely one-sided, the host announced the start of the game. Both the live audience and the online viewers held their breath.

The character Yun Fu chose was a newly released one; typically, playing this role required high-level skill, or else one would just be feeding the enemy. Almost no one could master this character, and the two men on her team were already in despair. As the match began, they started playing half-heartedly.

Yun Fu gripped the mouse, her eyes shifting. With a single command, she moved into the middle of the enemy formation, took down an opponent, and secured the first victory.