Chapter 46: What Kind of Devil Is Mu Yinyin?

"Thank you." Mu Yinyin replied casually with just those two words, neither proud nor embarrassed by Lu Sinian's praise. Everything about her was natural and unruffled.

Fu Siyue smiled, still holding her hand, and led her down the stage.

The host, seeing their performance had ended, stepped to the center and began his duties. The atmosphere in the hall was vibrant.

Yet...

Many guests weren't watching the host at all. Instead, their gazes drifted toward a woman in a red evening gown who was moving toward Mu Yinyin. She strode confidently in twelve-centimeter heels, exuding an exceptional aura.

Soon, she stopped beside Mu Yinyin and patted her shoulder. "Well done, my darling! That dance was stunning. Why have you never danced for me before?"

At that moment, Mu Yinyin and Lu Sinian had not yet separated. The unexpected voice drew Lu Sinian's attention; he glanced at her, a gentle smile on his lips. "Sister Wan."

Wan Yu arched her brows, flashing Lu Sinian a charming smile. "President Lu, you’re so biased. Is it because my darling is young and beautiful that you invited her? You ought to have invited me for a dance at least once!"

Lu Sinian smiled, unconcerned by the awkwardness, and replied with a light laugh, "Sister Wan, you are elegant and distinguished, of course outstanding, but Yin Yin was already my first choice."

Wan Yu's eyes sparkled, clear joy on her face. "What's this? Progress already?"

Her words took on the tone of a scrutinizer, scanning back and forth between them as if searching for some secret affair.

Mu Yinyin was speechless.

She looked at Wan Yu helplessly and said nothing.

Lu Sinian chuckled softly. "Who knows what the future holds?"

As he spoke, his dark eyes met Mu Yinyin's, his smile gentle and tender.

Wan Yu burst into an aunt-like grin, surprised as she looked at the man. "Young man, you have potential!"

Lu Sinian just laughed lightly and said nothing more.

But...

The spectators around them stared wide-eyed, shock evident in every glance.

Some couldn't help but start whispering among themselves.

"Did you see that? It's Sister Wan! The Sister Wan!"

"Unbelievable! I wasn't hallucinating; I saw it too. Why is Sister Wan so close with President Mu? Did you see how she went straight to Mu Yinyin after entering? What’s going on?"

"Sister Wan rarely attends events like this, so what’s happening now?"

Everyone exchanged puzzled looks, their eyes full of confusion.

"President Mu is so low-key, but given her position, it’s only natural she knows so many people. The truth is, no one really knows who the head of Starry Group is, but that doesn't mean no one does."

Everyone was well aware of Sister Wan’s reputation. To be on good terms with her was akin to being close with the Lord of Hades himself; who wouldn’t wish for such a connection?

And now...

Seeing Sister Wan so intimately friendly with Mu Yinyin, everyone began to reassess their perceptions.

It seemed...

They truly needed to cultivate relations with Starry Group in the future!

The whispers grew ever louder.

Nan Shiqing had already been watching Mu Yinyin, and now, hearing snippets of the gossip around her, she couldn’t help but tremble inwardly.

Why could Wan Yu be so close with Mu Yinyin?

What was really happening?

How many things had Mu Yinyin done behind her back? The relationship with Wan Yu was clearly not ordinary; who knows how long they’d known each other? Back when Mu Yinyin still called her "sister" sweetly, before their fallout, she must have already known Wan Yu.

So!

Why, even in such circumstances, did she remain oblivious to Wan Yu’s existence?

Had Mu Yinyin always been hiding something from them right from the start?

Otherwise... how could she know nothing at all?

Nan Shiqing took a deep breath, then another, struggling to control her emotions.

Her peripheral vision brushed past Fu Siyue, noting his composure. She parted her lips, uncertain what to say, and, helpless, closed them again.

At this point, she had no idea how to sow discord anymore.

The host had already spoken at length. Madam Lu was in attendance, and even Old Master Lu had come in his wheelchair.

Everyone had heard about Old Master Lu’s critical illness not long ago.

It was the Lord of Hades who had saved him, and now Wan Yu herself had come to celebrate Madam Lu’s birthday.

This alone spoke volumes about the closeness of their relationship.

But still...

Was the Lord of Hades present tonight?

His identity remained shrouded in mystery, and nobody knew who this formidable figure truly was.

Lu Sinian, Mu Yinyin, and Wan Yu chatted for a while, then Lu Sinian smiled and said, "You two sit here, I need to head over there for a moment."

His gaze indicated a group of men gathered nearby.

Mu Yinyin nodded naturally. "Go ahead."

Wan Yu grinned, "Go on, but come back soon~ My Yin Yin gets lonely."

Mu Yinyin’s smile froze instantly.

She looked at Wan Yu, "Sister Wan, could you please be quiet?"

Wan Yu burst into hearty laughter, glancing at Lu Sinian’s amused expression, and couldn’t help but say, "You’d better go, otherwise my darling will soon be shy."

Lu Sinian suppressed a laugh, replied, then gave Mu Yinyin a lingering look before walking away.

Mu Yinyin finally turned her attention to Wan Yu, her eyes filled with helplessness. "Sister Wan, could you not bring this up next time?"

Wan Yu couldn’t help but snicker. "Why? Are you really shy?" She scrutinized Mu Yinyin’s face for a while, then frowned, "You’re not even blushing! What kind of shyness is that? I even used your shyness as an excuse to send him away."

Mu Yinyin’s mouth twitched. "Please, have mercy, would you?"

Wan Yu laughed again, gently patting Mu Yinyin’s smooth shoulder, and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, I’ll be merciful. Just wait and see how I make things even better for you later."

Mu Yinyin was puzzled. "If you just leave me alone, I’ll be thankful enough."

She no longer wanted to say anything extra.

But Wan Yu couldn’t help but giggle, dragging Mu Yinyin by the hand toward Jiang Ling and the others.

Soon, they were seated together.

Those nearby watched this scene, their eyes filled with deep suspicion.

When had Wan Yu grown so close to Starry Group?