Chapter 516 Qi Fei's Visit, Bai Yue at Orientation

Yu Min sighed in admiration. ‘This young woman is truly something else!’ Judging by her demeanor, she was clearly aware of Wu Yun’s usual ways. With her around, the chances of drama breaking out among his women would be slim to none.

Yu Min thought to herself that if Qian Shujun had acted like this back in the day, she would have raised hell long ago! ‘He would have had to choose—me or the other woman.’

“Alright! Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease! By the way, do the three of you all know about each other?” Yu Min hadn’t gossiped about anyone’s business in a long time, but this was a family matter, so she couldn’t help but ask.

Qi Fei smiled and said, “Meng Meng and I know about each other, and we’re as close as sisters! It’s just that Bai Yue doesn’t know we exist!”

“So on this trip to Capital City, I also need to meet with Bai Yue and help Wu Yun sort this out!”

Hearing this, Yu Min was a little surprised. This was the bearing of a true matriarch, and she was even more pleased with Qi Fei. “Feifei! Do you need Auntie’s help? I can call Yueyue out so we can all talk together!”

Yu Min was going to great lengths for her son, but this was also an experience she hadn’t had in over a decade.

Qi Fei smiled confidently. “Auntie, there’s no need! You don’t have to step in for such a small matter! I’ll handle it.”

Not dwelling on the matter, Yu Min decided she would just ask about the outcome later.

So, Yu Min changed the subject:

“I’ve been watching the TV series that’s been airing these past few days! Your acting is excellent!”

“Wu Yun’s grandfather and maternal grandfather are full of praise for it. They said the show’s plot is very logical and realistically portrays the dangers of underground work!”

“Last night, I was having dinner at your grandpa’s place and watched some TV with them. When he heard that the actress playing Yu Manli was his grandson’s girlfriend, he was delighted. He seems very pleased with you.”

Qi Fei latched onto those words. Her heart, which had been in her throat at the mention of Wu Yun’s grandfather and maternal grandfather, instantly settled back down. It felt like being on a rollercoaster.

“It’s all thanks to Wu Yun picking such a good role for me! Otherwise, how would I have gotten the chance to play such an important character!”

Yu Min loved how Qi Fei always seemed to have her son’s best interests at heart. After their conversation today, the reservations she originally had about Qi Fei being an actress gradually faded away.

After that, Yu Min began to genuinely show her concern for Qi Fei, and they talked about how she and Wu Yun met, and about her family situation.

They talked right up until the end of the workday, when Yu Min looked at the time and said, “Oh my! Look at us, we got so carried away chatting that I lost track of time! I happen to be going to your grandpa’s place tonight. Why don’t you come with me?”

Qi Fei was stunned for a moment, then said anxiously, “Auntie! I don’t think that’s a good idea! I haven’t bought any gifts! It isn’t appropriate to meet an elder empty-handed!”

Indeed, before coming, Qi Fei hadn’t expected to visit Wu Yun’s maternal grandfather.

Yu Min comforted her, “Don’t worry! Just you being there is enough! Grandpa doesn’t care about such little things!”

Unable to refuse Yu Min’s persuasion, Qi Fei had no choice but to get into Yu Min’s private car and head to a certain courtyard compound.

It was an ordinary family dinner, but Qi Fei was on pins and needles the entire time. Fortunately, the problems she had imagined never materialized. In the end, she returned to her hotel in an ordinary sedan.

The moment she got back to the hotel, Qi Fei started a three-way video call and launched into a rant session, which left Wu Yun at a loss for whether to laugh or cry.

“It’s fine, you’ll get used to it after a few more visits! My grandpa is actually quite kind!”

Qi Fei pretended to raise a hand to hit Wu Yun. “Xiaoyunzi, it’s easy for you to say! Weren’t you nervous when you met my parents?”

Wu Yun said with a chuckle, “I was a little nervous the first time, yes, but after a few times, it becomes routine!”

“Pah! You’re so shameless!” Qi Fei scolded with a laugh, then noticed the conflicted expression on Wen Meng’s face. “Meng Meng! Why are you making a face like that?”

Wen Meng frowned slightly. “Feifei! I wasn’t nervous before, but hearing you talk about it has made me panic a little! Now I’m the only one who hasn’t met Auntie!”

“It’s okay!” Wu Yun’s voice came through. “I’ll go with you when the time comes!”

Qi Fei pouted. “That’s not fair!”

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「September is matriculation season for universities nationwide.」

Outside the gates of Capital City Normal University, new students carrying bags big and small were everywhere. Some even stood at the entrance, staring at the school with lost expressions.

In the welcoming tent for the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Bai Yue was fanning herself with a fan printed with the logo of some tutoring center.

“Lei Lei! I knew I shouldn’t have listened to you and signed up to be a welcoming volunteer! It’s so hot today!” Bai Yue complained as she fanned herself.

Beside her, her forehead beaded with sweat, Lei Lei was eagerly helping a handsome underclassman with his registration.

Without immediately replying to Bai Yue, Lei Lei said to the underclassman with a beaming smile, “Junior, take this slip of paper to the designated spot to pick up your mattress and bedding!”

“Junior, this is my WeChat!” Leilei said, pulling out a printed QR code. “You can add me, and if there’s anything you don’t understand later, you can just send me a message!”

This handsome underclassman, still unaware of the dangers of the world, added the enthusiastic, pretty upperclassman’s WeChat under Bai Yue’s watchful gaze.

After the underclassman had walked away, Lei Lei finally said, “Oh, come on, Yueyue! Just keep me company! Look, the competition here is fierce. You’ve got your Eldest Young Master Wu, so of course you’re not in a hurry! But us single girls are desperate!”

“I want to taste the sweet-and-sour stench of love, too!” A look of longing flashed across Lei Lei’s face before she adopted a serious tone. “That’s why I have to resort to this crude method! Casting a wide net to get first dibs on the underclassman resources!”

Saying this, Lei Lei grabbed Bai Yue’s hand. “You have to stay with me! When we’re done, I’ll treat you to a big meal! Pretty please?”

Bai Yue had a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Hearing Lei Lei’s plea, she sighed in resignation. “Fine, fine! I want steak!”

“Deal! I’ll treat you to something nice! I earned some money from my summer job, you know!”

Just then, another underclassman appeared. He was tall and handsome, with a bit of bad-boy charm.

He walked over from a short distance away, a broad smile on his face. His objective was clear: the tent where Bai Yue and her friend were.

Lei Lei immediately grew excited, tapping Bai Yue’s arm. “Yueyue! Look! Another one! Why are there so many guys in this year’s class!”

“Ah! He smiled at me!”

“Hello, upperclassman!” the roguishly handsome underclassman said to Bai Yue, flashing what he clearly thought was a charming smile.

Beside them, Lei Lei’s smile instantly froze. She quickly forced another one. “Junior, you register over here with me!”

The underclassman gave Lei Lei an apologetic smile. “Sorry, upperclassman! I forgot to tell you, I’m in the Physical Education department! I just wanted to come over and talk to this upperclassman!”

Then the PE student turned to Bai Yue with another smile and asked, “Upperclassman! Do you have a boyfriend?”

Before Bai Yue could answer, Lei Lei interjected with a hint of mockery, “Junior! I’m afraid your little plan is going to fail! This beautiful flower is already taken!”

The PE student’s brow furrowed for a moment, then relaxed. He reached into his pocket to pull out his phone, and with a CLACK, a car key fell to the ground.

The PE student bent down to pick up the Audi key with its four rings, patted the dust off it, and put on an embarrassed expression. “Upperclassman! My apologies! But could I just ask, is your boyfriend a student at this school?”

Bai Yue’s expression didn’t change as she shook her head, her face impassive. “He’s not. You can stop wasting your time on me.”

As she spoke, Bai Yue slapped a car key with a “B” logo on the table. “My boyfriend bought me this! He loves me very much! And I love him very much!”

The PE student’s face flushed with embarrassment, and he looked like he wished the ground would swallow him whole.

Just then, a voice cut through, easing his awkwardness: “Bai Yue is right! Wu Yun does love you very much!”