Chapter 713: Became That Aloof and Ascetic One Again_1

Nevertheless, Baili Xia understood that Uncle was currently in a fit of anger.

He was so furious that even his elder brother was dragged out of his bed for a scolding session.

Of course, the discussion revolved around her and there was no escaping it.

Behind her, not far away on a small sofa, Mu Xiaojiu put down his cup, huffed coldly.

“I heard from the school administration, she’s been skipping classes a lot, hardly attended any. Not bothering to revise her studies could make us all embarrassed when the finals come,” he said.

“Indeed, she should really work harder.”

With a laugh, Mu Lingchuan agreed, genuinely unsure of what else to say.

Baili Xia couldn’t help quietly grumbling about Mu Xiaojiu.

That guy was genuinely wicked.

Just now he was wildly entangled with her in bed, acting like a rampant beast.

But once he was dressed, he instantly transformed back into that cold, aloof man.

Though he was very young, he exuded an aura that would make anyone mistake him for an elder.

Even his elder brother, who was about the same age as he, was extra careful in his presence.

When it came to acting, Uncle’s skills were truly unmatched, flipping his mood just as effortlessly as turning his hand.

Though she harbored resentment, she dared not utter a word and could only bury her head in her book, striving to study hard.

“I heard she went to your Feixue today and played some temporary role,” Mu Xiaojiu’s voice echoed again, soft yet chilling.

A cold sweat broke out on Mu Lingchuan’s forehead as he realized that this situation couldn’t be kept under wraps.

Even if he didn’t spill the beans, Uncle would certainly find out if he wanted to.

Baili Xia finally understood what her elder brother meant when he brought her upstairs that night.

‘Don’t presume anything, Uncle knows some things, even if he doesn’t speak of them.’

Moreover, her guilty conscience led her to blurt out everything in front of him.

Trying to conceal anything in front of Uncle was always a difficult task.

“Xiaxia has been trying so hard by herself to learn more, so…”

“So you thought it appropriate to cast her in a rough, violent scene, allowing men to manhandle her until she was covered in bruises?” Mu Xiaojiu interrupted coldly.

At his words, Mu Lingchuan’s breathing hitched, and a cold sweat dripped down his face.

“I…

I honestly didn’t know about that beforehand.

If I did, I would never have allowed her to take that role.”

Mu Xiaojiu remained silent, forcing Mu Lingchuan to continue, “It’s my fault for not keeping a better eye on her.

It won’t happen again, Uncle.

I promise..”

Before he could finish speaking, Baili Xia couldn’t help but turn back and look at him helplessly.

Was her brother implying that she would no longer be allowed to take part-time jobs at Feixue?

She had just borrowed five hundred thousand from Uncle, planning to pool it with Zimo to buy back the orphanage.

If her brother didn’t allow her to work at Feixue, how would she repay this money?

Not to mention the million she had borrowed earlier, repaying it seemed like a task that would take forever.

Earning money elsewhere wasn’t nearly as easy.

Mu Lingchuan wasn’t unaware of her desperation, but what could he do when Uncle was still angry?

Mu Xiaojiu remained silent, slowly pouring himself a drink, his gaze finally landing on Mu Lingchuan.

“Her going to Feixue to learn was Grandfather’s idea. I just misused his intentions. Uncle, I promise you this will never happen again,” Mu Lingchuan promptly assured.

Mu Lingchuan looked at him, it seemed that he was only a step away from swearing to the heavens.