After the enemy left, the feigned expression on Meng Nianchu's face vanished.
The satisfaction of having her stomach filled after being reborn was enough for her to forgive all of Mu Junze's coldness.
In the face of life and death, what else could be unforgivable?
Just as she was immersed in her thoughts, the ringing of her phone interrupted her.
Meng Nianchu glanced at the phone number, and the name "Star 100 Program Group" was displayed.
Her eyes narrowed, and she let out a cold laugh. She answered the call and finalized the schedule for this trip in just a few words.
She remembered that before long, she would participate in this program with Meng Rong. Having been strictly raised as a proper young lady from a prominent family since childhood, it was easy for her to outshine Meng Rong, who had few specialties, and win the championship of the first episode. This defeat led Meng Rong to plot a car accident, secretly causing her to be disfigured.
On the other end of the phone, the man hung up in a daze, still unable to believe that he had so easily secured Meng Nianchu, the real young mistress of the Meng family.
When Meng Nianchu was three years old, the Meng family adopted eight - year - old Meng Rong. They never treated her badly, whether in life or in study. They even hired many professional teachers to teach her musical and artistic talents. However, once Meng Rong entered the wealthy family, she didn't want to spend a great deal of time and energy learning what she considered useless things.
After several such incidents, Meng Rong's parents naturally noticed her lack of enthusiasm and simply let her be.
Later, Meng Rong grew into a spendthrift young mistress. She became interested in the glamorous entertainment industry and pestered her parents until they allowed her to enter it.
With the identity of the young mistress of the Meng family as a safeguard, no one dared to suppress her. Meng Rong quickly made a name for herself and became a second - tier star with tens of millions of fans.
As her exposure increased, so did her mistakes.
Over time, the title of "vase" was firmly attached to Meng Rong. To get rid of this label, she once encouraged Meng Nianchu, who loved acting, to participate in the newly launched "Star 100" on Durian TV, hoping to wash away her own bad image and make herself look better by relying on the real young mistress of the Meng family.
Unfortunately, her plan backfired.
Meng Nianchu, who had never participated in variety shows before, became a well - known noble lady across the country, while Meng Rong was completely overshadowed.
When her true background was dug out by paparazzi, the saying "like father, like son" became the exclusive description of her by her anti - fans.
As for this life, Meng Nianchu certainly wouldn't let Meng Rong off so easily with just the punishment of losing fans.
She would step on Meng Rong's future bit by bit!
...
It was the Mu family's evening banquet tonight.
It was also the first time for her to gather with all the Mu family members after marriage.
Mu Junze came to pick up Meng Nianchu after returning from the company.
The Mu family mansion was located in Ping Shan's Ping Shanju, where the social elites of the top - tier in Binhai lived.
They drove for an hour along Queen's Road before finally arriving at Ping Shanju.
Meng Nianchu sighed inwardly. She was going to face someone who gave her a huge headache again.
She stole a glance at Mu Junze, whose expression was getting colder, and just hoped that that person wouldn't show up at the Mu family.
Because this person was also one of the major reasons for the unhappy marriage between her and Mu Junze.
Unfortunately, when she walked into the Mu family arm in arm with Mu Junze, the burning gaze that greeted her shattered her hope.
The servant took the things from their hands. Meng Nianchu calmly avoided that person's gaze and stood firmly beside Mu Junze, smiling demurely like an elegant goddess.
She wanted to act like a pendant on Mu Junze, but there was always someone who didn't want her to.
"Miss Meng. Long time no see."
The person approaching was dressed in a shiny silver tailored suit. With skin fairer than most women's, he looked like a pretty boy.
When he walked over, he completely ignored Mu Junze beside Meng Nianchu. His eyes seemed to be fixed only on Meng Nianchu, and she wondered if he deliberately addressed her as Miss Meng.
After all, she was present at the Mu family as Mu Junze's wife.
Meng Nianchu had to be extremely vigilant to deal with Mu Junze's crazy cousin, Ying You'an.
"Cousin."
Ying You'an's eyebrows visibly drooped. In front of Mu Junze, he began to pour out his feelings affectionately, "Miss Meng, haven't you missed me at all after such a long time?"
She really didn't miss him at all.
Especially when she saw that everyone in the living room, who had been chatting and laughing just now, all focused their attention on the two of them.
Meng Nianchu's smile froze. She sincerely believed that Ying You'an had it in for her. Since he returned from abroad, he seemed to have fallen in love with her at first sight. He chased after her, sent her flowers and gifts, and staged a passionate idol drama all the time.
However, no matter how well he pretended and how deep the affection in his eyes seemed, fake was still fake.
"Enough. Stop fooling around."
Finally, Mu Junze stopped Ying You'an's act with a gloomy face.
When they sat down, facing the inquisitive and unhappy looks from the Mu family, Meng Nianchu lowered her eyes, and her hands unconsciously tightened.
Thanks to Ying You'an's efforts to amuse everyone, the atmosphere soon returned to a harmonious one.
But Meng Nianchu was completely ignored by them. It was just as well because she didn't want to be the wealthy daughter - in - law in the eyes of the Mu family.
Wealthy families always attached great importance to face - saving. They rarely resorted to direct confrontation, as it was considered unseemly.
Ying You'an was the son of Mu Junze's aunt, Mu Linghuang, and was deeply loved by the Mu family. There were even rumors that the Mu family would be handed over to him.
Although it was later proven to be nonsense, it was enough to show how much Ying You'an was favored.
"Miss Meng, have a glass of juice."
Meng Nianchu, who was lost in thought, was startled by the glass of juice Ying You'an offered. She subconsciously reached out to take it and felt a strong gaze on her.
She turned her head and saw Mu Junze's pursed lips.
Meng Nianchu didn't know whether to drink it or not. She felt really uncomfortable. She suspected that Ying You'an had a vendetta against her.
She had no choice but to take a tiny sip and put on a standard smile.
Throughout the dinner, Meng Nianchu was exhausted, constantly on guard against Ying You'an's sudden attentions.
Sometimes it was "Miss Meng, try this dish. It's the chef's specialty." Sometimes it was "Miss Meng, this shrimp is good. Let me peel it for you, okay?" And there were countless other examples.
In such a story involving two men and one woman, the public opinion was always more malicious towards the woman.
Moreover, this was a gathering with all the Mu family members present.
Finally, Meng Nianchu couldn't bear it anymore and said with a faint smile, "Cousin, I won't agree to be the female lead in your drama. I'm your cousin - in - law. How can I play your girlfriend? I think you've really gotten too involved in the drama."
"What drama?"
After a moment of silence, Mu Linghuang put down her chopsticks and looked at Ying You'an.
Meng Nianchu showed a proper look of confusion, "Cousin, haven't you told auntie? It's a big deal that you're directing 'The Kite' yourself. Although I won't play your girlfriend, if there's a suitable role, I'll definitely help."