Chapter 146: I’m Pretty Capable Too

"Xiao Fu, shall we go?"

"Mm."

Mu Bai was acting mysterious, but Yun Fu didn't ask questions, letting him drive. Eventually, the car stopped in front of a Western-style building with a strong vintage character; it was clearly a house that had weathered a century of history.

Pushing open the door, however, revealed another world entirely. Inside, there wasn't the slightest trace of age. The first floor was decorated as a bar, though it was currently empty, and the lights hadn't been turned on yet.

Mu Bai led her upstairs. When they pushed open the doors to the second-floor hall, the people inside turned their heads in unison. They were momentarily stunned upon seeing them, but soon put on enthusiastic expressions.

"Our superstar is here! And who is this?"

"Whoever she is, if Xiao Bai brought her, she’s our friend."

"Come, come! Since you're here, let's have some fun. It's rare for us to see Xiao Bai these days."

The ones who came forward to greet them were a group of young, handsome men. They were likely, like Mu Bai, sons of wealthy and powerful families. Upon seeing Yun Fu, they all wore expressions of amazement, yet they refrained from saying anything inappropriate or acting overly familiar. They were well-bred.

"This is Yun Fu, my friend. Xiao Fu, these are my best mates; we grew up together."

They introduced themselves one by one. There were others in the back, but they didn't crowd over—perhaps their status wasn't high enough. Yun Fu nodded coolly and offered a greeting. This demeanor actually made the others take a second look at her.

The second floor was a game hall, featuring pool tables, bowling alleys, billiards, and mahjong tables. After sitting for a while, the group started clamoring for Mu Bai to play billiards.

"Let's go, let's go. Yun Fu, you should join us too."

At this moment, a girl dressed in a very revealing outfit stepped out. Even though it was the dead of winter, she was wearing shorts that exposed her legs and a cutout sweater that left her breasts partially bared. She walked up to Yun Fu and deliberately thrust out her chest.

Yun Fu: "..."

"Does this sister know how to play billiards?" The tone of her voice twisted in several ways; if you didn't look at her eyes, you wouldn't realize she was mocking Yun Fu.

But Mu Bai wasn't a fool. His face turned cold as he blocked Yun Fu, saying, "Xiao Fu is on my team. If she doesn't know how, I can teach her."

Yun Fu raised an eyebrow, the corners of her lips curling upward, and followed them to a billiard table.

A man who resembled the girl slightly stepped out. He glared at Mu Bai with dissatisfaction, his tone equally unpleasant: "If we're going to play, there has to be a wager. How about this: if you lose, you give that camera you just acquired to my sister."

Yun Fu then realized that Mu Bai’s hobby—which even his fans didn't know about—was photography, and he collected many rare cameras. The woman from earlier was this man's sister.

Mu Bai’s face darkened. "Fine. But if you lose, neither of you two siblings are to appear in front of me again!"

The brother and sister’s expressions changed simultaneously. Mu Bai leaned toward Yun Fu's ear and whispered, "Xiao Fu, I'm pretty good at billiards. You can just play casually."

Yun Fu grabbed a cue, skillfully applied chalk, her movements flowing like clouds and water. As she rubbed the tip, she walked to her position. Her gaze was indifferent, yet her tone was defiant: "Don't worry, I'm quite good, too."

Hearing this, along with her confident movements, those who hadn't been interested began to gather around, their eyes filled with curiosity.

In the back, several women standing with their arms crossed spoke with disdain.

"She’s really putting on an act. These men are all the same—they lose their minds the moment they see a pretty face."

"Pfft, what of it? It’s just for fun. You don't actually think someone like her could enter our circle, do you?"

"Exactly. She’s just a female celebrity. Does she really think she can marry into a wealthy family? Impossible!"

"At best, she’ll be a mistress. With the Mu family’s background? Ha, even less likely."

Mu Bai’s friends frowned at these remarks, but they didn't say anything, as the game had started. The girl broke the rack, leaning over, her cleavage on full display. However, the person she most wanted to notice her didn't even glance her way.

Mu Bai gave Yun Fu a few pointers and asked his friends to fetch some food and drinks before he started playing. The girl’s face twisted in anger.

Finally, it was Yun Fu’s turn. She picked up the cue, leaned over with elegant grace, braced her hand, and pushed the cue. The ball she struck hit another at an incredible angle and successfully went into the pocket. She followed this with the same maneuver, sinking all their balls into the pockets one by one.

Mu Bai was dumbfounded, as were the others.

"Holy crap, what kind of move was that? A jump shot?"

"This... this is professional-level play, surely? What kind of monster did Mu Bai bring here?"

"Didn't she say just now that she was 'pretty good'?"

"That wasn't 'pretty good,' that was incredible!"

Having swept the game, Yun Fu’s mood felt considerably lighter. Under the dark, sour expressions of the brother and sister, Mu Bai's friends crowded around. "Miss Yun Fu, let's play a round, too. You have to go easy on me!"

Yun Fu tilted her chin, looking quite imposing. After a few rounds, she had learned their names and backgrounds. They were all children of high-ranking military and political officials; these weren't just ordinary wealthy heirs. Her composed manner genuinely appealed to these young masters who were used to being fawned over.

After chatting for a while, they enthusiastically added Yun Fu to their group chat. The men and women nearby, who had spent years trying to flatter them, nearly popped their eyes out in shock.

There was plenty more to do here; there was even a game hall on the third floor. It was Yun Fu's first time in such a place, and she felt it was indeed a good spot to relax.

Taking advantage of the time while Mu Bai and his friends went down to get food, several women crowded around a woman who was feigning elegance and poise.

The woman spoke in a soft voice: "Yun Fu, right? I watched your latest TV series. It was actually quite good."

Yun Fu glanced at her without responding. This woman didn't even have one-tenth of the capability of Xi Rou'er, yet she had the audacity to put on a performance here. Not wanting to bother with her, she happened to receive a notification on her phone and began lazily typing a reply.

Lian Hanqi: [Xiao Fu, have you eaten?]
[Just about to.]
[Where did you go today?]
[Location sent.]
[With Mu Bai?]
[Mm.]
[I happen to be passing by there in a bit. I'll pick you up.]
[Mm.]

The woman saw that she was being ignored, and her expression stiffened. Still, she forced a smile and said, "Miss Yun, you seem quite familiar with Xiao Bai. I grew up with him..."

*Sigh*, "grew up with him" again. Why were there so many troublesome people who grew up with these men?