After they left, the man in the black mask made a phone call.
When the call connected, he spoke slowly and calmly, "Mu Yinyin brought people to cause trouble at my Qinglong Gang. I can't handle this. If you want to kill Mu Yinyin, find someone else."
...
The next day.
Mu Yinyin had her design drafts ready by 12 PM. She asked Qi Mo for Ming Yu's contact information, but Ming Yu did not agree.
With no other option, she used Qi Mo's phone to send the design drafts to Ming Yu:
— Mu Yinyin: [Uncle Ming, what do you think of this design draft?]
Ming Yu's deadline was before 9 PM, but she submitted it at noon.
Ming Yu saw the design drafts after they were sent.
The coloring was excellent, and the rendering was also good. It was countless times better than the design drafts Mu Yinyin submitted the first time!
Ming Yu, of course, knew Mu Yinyin was capable, but he was unwilling to admit it.
If he admitted it, wouldn't that mean he was inferior to his sister's disciple? After all, their Ming family was a family of painters!
— Ming Yu: [It's not enough to just provide design drafts. Don't embarrass our Ming family in the design competition the day after tomorrow!]
Seeing Ming Yu's warning, Mu Yinyin immediately replied.
— Mu Yinyin: [(Okay gesture), I will definitely not disgrace Master or you.]
However, the day after tomorrow's design competition made Nan Shiqing very anxious.
She was capable of competing in person, sketching, and coloring, but how could she win the championship in the design competition?
More importantly, how could she prevent Mu Yinyin from participating?
In the past, Mu Yinyin had always been in the background while she was in the spotlight. Mu Yinyin had said she would fulfill her, giving her fame and status. Mu Yinyin had said she didn't care about these things and that she should proceed with confidence.
And now, Mu Yinyin had also come here. She absolutely did not believe it was for the banquet before.
Now, she knew that Mu Yinyin's presence here was clearly for this design competition.
Then, was the person her mother found really stronger than Mu Yinyin?
She was starting to panic, unsure of what to do, and even more afraid that Mu Yinyin would find a way to expose everything from the past.
But...
Nan Shiqing's brows were furrowed. Mu Yinyin hadn't been on guard against her at that time, and had even wholeheartedly tried to help her. That fool probably wouldn't have thought to leave evidence, right?
Moreover, she had been very careful at that time, and shouldn't have exposed anything, right?
Nan Shiqing felt a headache thinking about this. Just as she didn't know what to do, there was a knock on the door.
Nan Shiqing immediately stopped her thoughts and went to open the door.
"Si Ye?"
Seeing Fu Si Ye standing at the door, Nan Shiqing was overjoyed, but the next second, her little head drooped.
Immediately after, she said again, "Si Ye, I'm so nervous. I don't know if the live broadcast statements will affect my participation in this competition..."
Nan Shiqing's voice became more choked as she spoke, and a mist formed in her dark eyes.
There was even a hint of fear in them.
Fu Si Ye couldn't help but furrow his brows. "Was your eligibility to compete canceled?"
Would Mu Yinyin do something so excessive?
His expression immediately darkened.
"Not yet," Nan Shiqing replied, looking at Fu Si Ye at the same time.
His expression was cold and indifferent.
Was he looking down on her?
Following that, Fu Si Ye spoke lightly, "Since it hasn't been, then compete well."
It seemed like every time, he subconsciously thought that Mu Yinyin was the culprit for everything?
Fu Si Ye frowned. Was it... a bit unfair to Mu Yinyin like this?
But, the next moment, Fu Si Ye's expression deepened. That woman was all about self-interest, someone who didn't care about the lives of others. What was there to pity her for?
Why did such a thought come to him just now?
Nan Shiqing frowned slightly. He hadn't seemed to react when she responded to him just now. What was he thinking about?
He wasn't thinking about Mu Yinyin again!!!
At this moment, she suddenly felt a bit anxious.
"Si Ye?"
She spoke slowly, which also pulled Fu Si Ye's thoughts back.
Immediately after, Fu Si Ye handed her the breakfast in his hand. "Eat breakfast before thinking about other things. I'm very busy, so I won't accompany you out for a walk."
He gave Nan Shiqing this reply because he had recently received a text message from her.
— Nan Shiqing: [Si Ye, there are many scenic spots in Country E. Can you accompany me to visit some?]
He said he was busy with work, but that was just an excuse.
His work was so busy, why could he attend the banquet with Mu Yinyin and even cooperate so well in playing so many games!
But now that he had opened his mouth, Nan Shiqing couldn't say anything more.
"Since you don't have time, I won't go out either. After all, the competition is about to start, so I'll study it first."
"Mm."
Fu Si Ye said a simple word and turned to leave.
No matter how much resentment Nan Shiqing had now, she could only endure it.
...
As dusk fell.
At this moment, Mu Yinyin had already bathed and was lying down in her room.
However, before she could fall asleep, her phone vibrated non-stop. Mu Yinyin picked it up, saw the caller ID, and immediately answered.
"Sister Wan."
Mu Yinyin had just uttered these two words and was about to say more when Wan Yu's complaining and feigned angry voice came from the receiver, "Hmph! You heartless girl, if I don't call you, you don't call me either. What, now that you're in Country E, you've forgotten your Sister Wan!"
Mu Yinyin instantly gave a wry smile. "How dare I? It's just that the time difference has been a bit different these past two days, and we've both been busy. I was thinking of finding you for a meal after I return this time."
The continuous apologies sounded extremely sincere, but it only earned Wan Yu's roar, "You think I believe you!! Your words are not as good as a man's!"
Mu Yinyin: "..."
She understood. At this time, she didn't need to speak, just listen to Wan Yu scold her.
However, she truly knew she was wrong this time.
"Where are you?" Wan Yu's voice was filled with dissatisfaction and accusation. "You heartless little girl, I've missed you so much these past few days. So many people are lining up to see you. Do you have any arrangements?"
Mu Yinyin's eyes flickered, and she then said, "Let's postpone them for now. I have things to do these few days."
"Have you thought it through?" Wan Yu recovered her composure this time. What she said to her earlier was just pretending. Although they were partners, they were also very good sisters and best friends.
This time, Wan Yu's voice carried a hint of seriousness.
These three words were spoken very slowly.
Mu Yinyin's gaze shifted, and then she said word by word, "I've thought it through."
Wan Yu frowned, but couldn't help but ask again, "Have you really, thought it through?"
Wan Yu knew that this was actually a nightmare for Mu Yinyin.