"Second Uncle, let's just let this matter rest here."
A delicate voice sounded, and a young man appeared before everyone's eyes.
His skin was fair and his features delicate, with a hint of faint melancholy on his face, as if he were in his early twenties.
"Qingying, why are you here? Aren't you still studying in Xiluo?"
Mu Yuntao stopped his hysterical outburst and looked at the young man before him in surprise. The newcomer was none other than the eldest son and grandson of the Mu family, his nephew, Mu Qingying.
He was also the protagonist who was previously engaged to Wu Lingling and then had the engagement broken off, becoming a laughingstock!
This was no longer a secret in the upper echelons of the twelve southern countries of Dongzhou.
"My mentor believes I have completed my studies and can graduate early, so I applied for early graduation and passed directly."
Mu Qingying's voice was soft and delicate, perfectly matching Wu Lingling's assessment of him – effeminate.
If Wang Yu were here, he would have blurted out two words: sissy!
A grown man, fairer and more beautiful than a woman; such an appearance might be considered handsome by many girls in later generations.
However, in this era, aesthetics leaned more towards muscle and strength.
Wang Yu, for his part, felt that although he didn't have exaggerated strong muscles, he was definitely a man who could carry burdens and lift things, and whose chest would ring when slapped.
As for this kind of appearance... forget it. Didn't even Wu Yongping frown tightly?
"You are Mu Qingying?"
Wu Yongping looked at the fair-skinned youth before him, feeling inexplicably uncomfortable. This heir of the Mu family had always been mysterious; even he had only heard of him before meeting him.
His own younger sister had met him and, not long after returning, had demanded the engagement be broken.
Looking at him now, it was indeed difficult for his sister. Such a man did look very awkward!
"Yes, I am Mu Qingying. It's a pleasure to meet you, Brother Wu Yongping. This is our first meeting. I hope you can do me a small favor, a simple act of kindness."
Mu Qingying spoke to Wu Yongping with great politeness, bowing slightly after he finished.
Such a gentle and courteous attitude was worlds apart from the utterly arrogant Mu Yuntao!
"Heh, it's probably too late to say it's a pleasure to meet you now."
Wu Yongping shook his head slightly. He naturally couldn't change his stance just because of a few pleasant words and a courteous attitude.
"You previously wanted to destroy our Qinglu Group. Now, it's impossible to just let it go because of your words! After all, I am responsible to so many employees and family members.
To salvage this situation, my father has been traveling all over the United States, facing rejection and scorn. This matter cannot simply be over!"
Wu Yongping's attitude was firm. He had given Mu Yuntao a chance before, hoping they could part on good terms, but since Mu Yuntao had tried to drive him to extinction, Wu Yongping naturally couldn't let it slide.
If not for Wang Yu's timely appearance, he would likely be considering how to sell off family assets to pay off debts!
Even with Mu Qingying's current polite and relationship-mending approach, his stance could not change because of it!
"No, Brother Wu, you've misunderstood. That's not what I meant."
Mu Qingying shook his head indifferently. "We, the Mu family, were in the wrong first. If you're wrong, you admit it, and what belongs to someone belongs to them.
We will take this batch of parts. The payment of 100 million yuan will be transferred to your group's corporate account this afternoon."
"Qingying! What are you joking about? Do you know how huge a sum that is? The family's liquid funds simply..." Mu Yuntao roared incredulously from the side, but before he could finish, he was stopped by the palm of Mu Qingying's raised hand.
"I will cover this expense. There's no need to use the family's funds. Additionally, I will also cover the fees demanded by that Smith. From now on, our Mu family doesn't necessarily have to rely on the United States.
When I was studying in Xiluo, I made quite a few friends, and they are all willing to lend me a sum of money to help me through this difficult time.
So, thank you, Second Uncle, for doing so much for my reputation and honor. But I truly don't like that Wu Lingling, so the cancellation of our engagement was indeed my agreement."
Listening to Mu Qingying's string of words, Mu Yuntao's expression turned very grim.
"But this way, we will become a laughingstock among other aristocratic families! Where will the Mu family's prestige go?"
"Heh, prestige? Prestige is earned, not based on what others say."
Mu Qingying smiled slightly and then looked at Wu Yongping, "Don't you agree, Brother Wu?"
"Heh, precisely!"
What else could Wu Yongping say at this point? He nodded immediately and looked at the young man who had single-handedly taken on all the responsibility. He didn't seem as lacking in manliness as his appearance suggested.
"Then, what was the small favor you mentioned asking me to help with?" Wu Yongping pondered and asked.
"It's very simple. I want to meet that Wang Yu... Second Uncle, I know what I'm doing."
Stopping Mu Yuntao, who was about to speak again, Mu Qingying then said to Wu Yongping,
"Although I could find him myself, I would still appreciate it if Brother Wu could introduce us. Please do me this small favor.
Of course, I won't let you help for nothing."
Listening to Mu Qingying's words, and then hearing him whisper something in his ear, Wu Yongping raised his eyebrows slightly, and his expression changed, showing hesitation. "There's such a thing? Hmm, I'll have to get consent from him and my sister on this."
"Certainly. Thank you for your trouble, Brother Wu."
...
"What? My brother said someone from the Mu family wants to see me?"
Wang Yu looked at Wu Lingling with a puzzled expression.
"Is it that guy you were engaged to before? Why does he want to see me? Could it be about that 100 million order? Besides, didn't your brother sort that out?"
Wu Lingling playfully kicked his calf in response to Wang Yu's series of questions. "Just tell me if you'll see him or not, why so much nonsense? With so many questions, who do I ask? Just tell me if you'll see him or not?"
"Alright, alright, I'll see him."
Wang Yu quickly raised his hands. He wasn't an idiot to argue with a woman.
Judging by Wu Lingling's demeanor, she clearly wanted Wang Yu to meet Mu Qingying.
So, Wang Yu readily agreed and accompanied Wu Lingling to the agreed-upon meeting place, a teahouse in Jianghan City.
Because the other party specifically requested to meet Wang Yu alone, Wu Lingling waited in the lobby downstairs, while Wang Yu went up to a private room on the third floor.
As Wang Yu pushed open the door, he saw a young man already waiting.
"Wang Yu, right? Please, have a seat."
Mu Qingying smiled slightly at Wang Yu and gestured for him to sit down.
"I invited you here today because I hope you can distance yourself from Wu Lingling.
Well, please don't misunderstand. I have no personal interest in her, nor is it because of that so-called engagement."
Mu Qingying paused for a moment.
"Actually, I'm truly interested in you..."