After Transmigrating into a Scumbag Alpha, I Whitewashed Myself with the Movie Queen on a Reality Dating Show - Chapter 49

Gu Zhi and Mu Baobao were waiting at the table for Xu Muyan to return. Mu Baobao propped up her cheek: “What did Mama go to do?” Gu Zhi also propped up her cheek and chuckled: “Mama went to do something very important.” Mu Baobao nodded innocently and yawned.

Suddenly, the door opened, and the mother and daughter rushed over immediately.

“Wife!”

“Mama!”

Xu Muyan couldn’t manage both. She hugged Gu Zhi with one arm and Mu Baobao with the other. The two were like sticky candy, impossible to shake off. Gu Zhi gently kissed her cheek.

“Looks like everything went smoothly. Welcome home, Director Xu!”

Xu Muyan couldn’t help but laugh, feeling extremely comfortable seeing her family when she returned.

After showering, Gu Zhi suddenly brought up a question: “Sister, have you been chatting with Miss Lan lately?”

Xu Muyan was applying hand cream: “She is alone abroad and doesn’t make friends. I was worried something might happen to her, so I check in on her whenever I have time. Why do you ask?”

“…Nothing.” In fact, Jiang Shiyi wanted to ask how Lan Zijing was doing, and also to ask a quick follow-up question… “Does she have any new Alpha friends then?”

“She doesn’t even make friends, where would she find an Alpha friend?” Xu Muyan asked oddly: “Why are you asking this?”

“No reason.” Gu Zhi hugged her from behind. “Then has she mentioned Jiang Shiyi to you?”

“No, I haven’t even seen the three words ‘Jiang Shiyi’ mentioned.” Xu Muyan sighed: “To be honest, Jiang Shiyi was good to her, but in other aspects, her intentions are too wicked.”

“Exactly!” Gu Zhi gritted her teeth whenever she thought of the drugging incident, though she had moved past it now.

Xu Muyan turned around and kissed her: “Let’s go to sleep.”

“Then can I come to Junze to see you?”

“Whatever.”

“How can you use the word ‘whatever’? You should say you’d be especially happy for me to come see you! Hehehe.”

“Stop touching me.”

…

Gu Mian returned from abroad, specifically to catch up with her older brother. She never married, had no children, and lived a carefree life overseas. The person picking her up at the airport was none other than Gu Zhi.

Gu Zhi looked at the Alpha in her forties. She was wearing an exquisite black suit and glasses, with her curly hair draped over her shoulders, looking exactly like an elite professional.

Gu Mian was a math professor abroad.

Her demeanor alone made it clear she came from a wealthy family. It seemed she had many similarities with Jiang Shiyi: the intelligence, the aura, that elegance. Truly, like attracts like.

However, Gu Mian probably didn’t know she had a biological daughter, did she? Gu Zhi suddenly hugged her aunt: “Auntie, Zhi-Zhi hasn’t seen you in a long time.”

Gu Mian smiled: “You, you always know how to charm.”

After the two got into the car, Gu Mian asked: “Mu Baobao must be almost five now. I bought her a present. I hope she likes it.” Gu Mian had returned once for Mu Baobao’s hundred-day celebration, but hadn’t been back since.

Gu Zhi asked curiously: “Did you meet anyone special abroad, Auntie?”

Gu Mian gave a helpless smile: “I’m almost fifty. Where would I find the energy for romance?”

Gu Zhi: “Then, have you never been in a relationship, Auntie?”

Gu Mian paused, her tone suddenly becoming low: “No.”

Gu Zhi was very surprised. It seemed there must be some tragic story between Jiang Shiyi’s mother and Gu Mian. Gu Mian looked at the scenery outside the window, seemingly deep in thought. She tried to pull her thoughts away and casually found a topic: “I heard Muyan went to work at Junze?”

Gu Zhi nodded: “Yes, her father is the boss, after all.”

Gu Mian said, “Oh,” and didn’t continue. She had seen too many morally compromising incidents among the wealthy, even the Yu Yechi incident wouldn’t make her blink. She generally disliked gossip.

Gu Zhi made a turn: “Auntie, let me go pick up Mu Baobao.”

Mu Baobao was paying attention to Fang Ruyue every day. If she didn’t see Fang Ruyue, she couldn’t eat or sleep. Sometimes, while playing, she would ponder and accidentally hiccup.

Fang Ruyue always ate alone. She didn’t like eating with others. Only Mu Baobao bravely came over to accompany her, but Fang Ruyue never responded. It wasn’t until the company team-building event that Fang Ruyue occasionally said a few words to her.

Mu Baobao handed her chicken leg to Fang Ruyue: “Sister Yue, Mummy said chicken legs have protein. Eating more is good for your health.”

Fang Ruyue: “Thank you.”

Mu Baobao asked: “Sister Yue, have you seen Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf? I love watching it lately.”

Fang Ruyue dismissed it: “I would never watch a cartoon for little kids like that.”

Mu Baobao blinked: “But we are little kids.”

Fang Ruyue said very proudly: “I am different from you. I am much more mature. I only watch things like Naruto and Detective Conan.”

Mu Baobao had vaguely heard of Detective Conan, perhaps when Mummy talked about the male and female leads. It seemed she needed to catch up.

“Mu Baobao, Mummy is here to pick you up!”

Once in the car, Mu Baobao noticed the unfamiliar Alpha and asked: “Who is this auntie?”

“She is your grand-auntie!”

“Hello, Grand-Auntie. Who is a Grand-Auntie?” Mu Baobao asked with innocent eyes. Gu Zhi patiently explained: “She is Grandpa’s sister.”

“Oh~” Mu Baobao kept staring at her. Gu Mian suddenly leaned in: “Mu Baobao, this is the gift I bought for you. Do you like it?”

Mu Baobao exclaimed, “Wow,” and happily said: “Thank you, Grand-Auntie. I like any gift given to me.”

Gu Mian rubbed her hair. This child was truly adorable.

“Mummy, when we get home, don’t play Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf for me anymore,” Mu Baobao suddenly said.

Gu Zhi was surprised: “Why?”

“Because I want to watch Detective Conan.”

Gu Zhi: “That kind of anime is not suitable for a child your age, Mu Baobao.”

Mu Baobao complained softly: “But Sister Yue watches it all the time. Isn’t she the same age as me? Why can’t I watch it?”

Gu Zhi: “You just called yourself a baby. Babies can’t watch that kind of anime.”

Mu Baobao said, “Oh,” and suddenly looked at Gu Mian: “Will Grand-Auntie let me watch it?”

Gu Zhi: “…”

After dropping Gu Mian off at Gu Lan and Gao Qi’s house, Gu Zhi took Mu Baobao home. Xu Muyan was already home. Seeing Gu Zhi carrying Mu Baobao in, she had a feeling Mu Baobao had been naughty. Gu Zhi put Mu Baobao on the sofa. Mu Baobao looked up at Mama’s stern face and silently played with her watch.

Gu Zhi flopped onto Xu Muyan as if all the air had gone out of her. She pointed at Mu Baobao: “This child wants to watch Detective Conan. Go discipline her quickly.”

Mu Baobao nodded: “Mama, I want to watch it.”

Xu Muyan didn’t know what to say. How could such a young child watch that kind of anime? Mu Baobao suddenly ran over and hugged Xu Muyan’s thigh: “Mama, I really want to watch.”

Gu Zhi pretended to be fierce: “Listen to Mummy and watch Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf.”

Although Mu Baobao liked watching Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf, Sister Yue didn’t like it, so she couldn’t watch it either. Mummy once said that the best way for two people to get along is to have things to talk about and do things they both enjoy, so life is more interesting.

So, she jumped onto the sofa and protested: “Detective Conan is the cartoon I want to watch! You’re bullying a little kid!”

Xu Muyan ultimately found a way. She turned on the TV and immediately put on Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf. Mu Baobao, who was just protesting, immediately sat down and watched quietly, occasionally shouting the cartoon’s catchphrase—GG Stick Transform!

Gu Zhi looked at Xu Muyan helplessly, mouthing: Sister still knows best!

While the child watched cartoons outside, the two went to cook since they had nothing to do. Gu Zhi and Xu Muyan usually didn’t enjoy cooking for themselves, but they felt happy cooking for their child and spouse. Gu Zhi never expected that her favorite thing to do when idle was cooking for them.

Xu Muyan said while washing vegetables: “Don’t even mention it, I hated cooking when I was little.”

“Oh?”

“Mom was often out early and back late to earn money. I always ate alone, and to save money, I usually just had rice soaked in water with salted vegetables. Then, when Mom returned, I made dishes for her because I saw how tired she was. Sometimes when I stir-fried too much meat, she would scold me for being wasteful.”

Gu Zhi felt a pang of sympathy. While Auntie earned money partly to show Xu Xun they were doing well and partly to give Xu Muyan a better life, the psychological impact on Xu Muyan was too great.

“And now?”

Xu Muyan smiled, her eyes curving like a crescent moon, and the gloom in her heart immediately dispersed without a trace: “Now, even if my cooking is terrible, you two little squashes will praise me for it!”

Gu Zhi smiled proudly and praised without reservation: “I’ve never eaten any bad dish you’ve made. Sister’s cooking can be done perfectly even with her eyes closed.”

Xu Muyan raised an eyebrow: “Really?”

Gu Zhi nodded seriously.

As a result, Xu Muyan intentionally made a ridiculously salty stir-fry of greens and mango. Gu Zhi looked at the dish and involuntarily managed a strained smile.

“Time to eat, time to eat.” Mu Baobao, who was already hungry and forgot to wash her hands, quickly sat in her high chair, eating one spoonful after another, until her eyes landed on that strange dish.

Mu Baobao made a curious sound: “I’ve never seen this dish before.” So, she scooped up a spoonful to try. Gu Zhi was too late to stop her: “Mu Baobao!”

Mu Baobao chewed a few times, and her expression immediately changed. Gu Zhi could clearly see a look of questioning reality on the child’s face. How bad was it! Mu Baobao quietly put the uneaten mango and greens into Gu Zhi’s bowl.

Xu Muyan asked with a smile: “Mu Baobao, don’t you like it?”

Mu Baobao said blankly: “I think Mummy must really like it, since Mummy made it.”

Gu Zhi: “…”

Xu Muyan propped up her cheek: “Mama made it.”

Mu Baobao stopped talking, only looking at Gu Zhi for help. Mu Baobao was very sensible because Gu Zhi often educated (or rather, pu’aed) her to cherish Mama, that Mama had a difficult childhood and needed more love to protect her. Mu Baobao understood and was never naughty in front of Xu Muyan. Unexpectedly, at this moment, Mu Baobao could only turn to Gu Zhi for help.

With both their gazes fixed on her, Gu Zhi picked up her chopsticks, put some in her mouth, and swallowed: “Delicious!”

Xu Muyan quickly stopped her: “Alright, I was just joking.”

Gu Zhi’s eyes watered from the saltiness: “But it really is delicious.”

Xu Muyan couldn’t help but roll her eyes: “I just wanted you to stop praising me so excessively. Don’t be like a brainless fan. Who likes to hear that kind of praise?”

Mu Baobao nodded. Mummy makes a lot of sense.

Gu Zhi was nonchalant: “Why can’t I give unconditional praise to my family? I like to.”

Mu Baobao nodded. Mummy also makes sense.

The two began to argue. Mu Baobao had finished eating long ago, but she hadn’t left. She was determined to wait until one of them lost! Although she already had an answer in her heart, she didn’t have it yet, because the two started a cold war.

Gu Zhi went straight to the bedroom after washing the dishes, while Xu Muyan coaxed Mu Baobao to sleep. Mu Baobao was young, but she knew the atmosphere between the two, who never fought, was very tense.

“Mama, are you and Mummy fighting?” Mu Baobao asked quietly from under the covers.

Xu Muyan shook her head: “No, your Mummy argues with everyone, but she won’t argue with herself.”

Mu Baobao hummed in response, watching Xu Muyan walk out and turn off the light.

Gu Zhi was looking at her phone on the bed. When she heard someone enter, she quickly put down her phone and picked up a book. She had told Xu Muyan that if she was reading a book, it meant she was feeling sentimental. However, the other person didn’t even look at her. After showering and blowing her hair dry, she slipped into the quilt and turned her back to sleep.

Gu Zhi completely broke down. She put the book down heavily: “Sister, it’s our first cold war. Can you at least give me some reaction?”

Xu Muyan’s voice was faint: “What kind of reaction do you want?”

“Like, you could try to comfort me,” Gu Zhi mumbled shyly.

“Does this count?” Xu Muyan suddenly kissed her.

Gu Zhi pursed her lips: “No.”

“Zhi-Zhi.” Xu Muyan said very seriously: “I’m feeling a bit down.”

Gu Zhi was thunderstruck and immediately hugged her: “What are you feeling down about?”

“Today, Xu Xun kept asking how I was doing at the company. He even repeatedly sent people to bring me food and drinks, afraid I’d be bullied at Junze. I really don’t understand if he’s genuinely being nice to me or if it’s just for appearances. I truly can’t see through him this time. I really can’t.” Xu Muyan frowned, sounding slightly sad.

Gu Zhi was speechless. Xu Muyan truly lacked love. Once someone was nice to her, she would blindly develop affection. Gu Zhi was the same to her last time, and Xu Xun was the same to her now. That’s why she couldn’t discern if the other person’s intentions were sincere. But Gu Zhi was certain that no matter how Xu Xun treated her, she would always treat her well.

“Sister, it’s normal for you to feel this way, but you have to remember, even if Xu Xun sincerely changes his ways, don’t go soft on him, because he was wrong, and there’s no room for turning back!”