OFR – Chapter 184 He is a little mysterious!

Zhang Yanyun had been navigating the extravagant and indulgent entertainment industry for years. She had even played supporting roles in several dramas, so she was naturally familiar with the world’s most luxurious brands.

Among them, she knew the most about wristwatches.

She was particularly well-versed in the prestigious Piaget brand.

Piaget watches were among the world’s top-tier, most renowned timepieces, standing alongside Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin, collectively recognized as one of the world’s top ten luxury watches.

Their prices were astronomically high, often reaching into the millions. Even multimillionaires found them awe-inspiring.

In the entertainment industry, many top celebrities and major investors would choose to wear a Piaget watch as an accessory.

After all, while the general public might not understand their value, within the highest circles, a single luxury watch could silently convey a person’s status and sophistication.

And now, to her astonishment, Zhang Yanyun saw that the young man named Mu Bai was wearing none other than a Piaget watch. Moreover, her years of expertise in luxury goods told her that this was no ordinary Piaget!

The words she had been about to say caught in her throat.

For a moment, as she gazed at the calm and composed young man before her, she suddenly felt that she had completely misjudged him—terribly so.

This young man was far beyond her expectations.

While Zhang Yanyun was still processing this revelation, Mu Xiaoxiao suddenly smiled and said, “Bai, look, this is Aunt Su Zhen, the one we admired so much as kids! I still remember when we used to watch The Legend of White Snake, and you kept saying that Aunt Su Zhen was your goddess. Now your goddess is my manager! Want her autograph? Call her ‘good sister,’ and I’ll get it for you!”

“Hmm? Su Zhen? The Legend of White Snake?”

Hearing this, Mu Bai turned slightly to look at the woman beside him, who had remained silent until now.

She appeared to be in her thirties, but in reality, she was probably in her forties.

Her figure was well-maintained, though her beauty had begun to fade with age. However, from the contours of her face, one could still vaguely see the stunning appearance she once had in her youth.

“Goddess? I’m just an aging woman now. Xiaoxiao is the real beauty here. I was just lucky enough to land a few drama roles back then. You’re Mu Bai, right? Xiaoxiao has mentioned you to me before. I’m Li Yanyun,” Zhang Yanyun said with a smile, snapping back to reality.

“Hehe, no way! Aunt Yanyun, you’re still gorgeous!” Mu Xiaoxiao wrinkled her nose playfully.

Her adorable demeanor left several male classmates at the table completely mesmerized.

However, Mu Bai simply gave her a helpless glance before shifting his attention back to Zhang Yanyun.

Looking at this woman, he could indeed see traces of the childhood idols he had once admired—the actress who played Bai Suzhen, the little junior sister in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, and the boss lady in My Own Swordsman. Mu Bai had practically grown up watching these shows.

Now, seeing his childhood idol in person, he couldn’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia. Time had passed, and everything had changed.

After a few moments of silent reflection, Mu Bai extended his hand and shook Li Yanyun’s, smiling as he said, “Hello. I watched a lot of your dramas when I was younger.”

“Oh? Is that so? Sigh, but no matter how many I acted in, I was always just a supporting actress. Now, as Xiaoxiao’s manager, I want to help her become a real superstar. That way, I can fulfill my dream, even if it’s indirectly.”

Li Yanyun sighed softly.

Mu Bai merely smiled in response, offering silent comfort without saying much more.

As their classmates chimed in, the conversation at the table grew lively again.

Some praised Mu Xiaoxiao, while others tried to cozy up to Mu Bai and Li Yanyun.

During this time, Li Yanyun took the opportunity to ask Mu Bai a few questions.

“By the way, Mu Bai, what do you do for work?”

“If I told you I was unemployed, would you believe me?”

“The little brother that Xiaoxiao dotes on so much? No way you’re just unemployed.”

“Waaah! I believe him! He’s probably so average that he can’t even find a girlfriend! Haha, but that’s great—at least the little brother I raised and pampered won’t be stolen away by someone else!” Mu Xiaoxiao playfully interjected.

“Heh.” Mu Bai shook his head with a quiet chuckle.

“Where do you live now, Mu Bai? Xiaoxiao mentioned she wants to visit your place after the charity auction tonight.”

Seeing that she wasn’t getting straight answers, Li Yanyun changed her approach—but still, she got nothing useful.

“Alone, wandering the world. My home is wherever I am.”

“Hmph! What do you mean ‘alone’? You still have me, your sister! And I’ll be staying in Nanjing for a while this year, so let’s just live together like before!”

“Live together?” Even Li Yanyun was taken aback.

“Uh… I mean, live in the same house! That was a slip of the tongue!” Mu Xiaoxiao hurriedly explained.

“No need for that. You’re a celebrity now; you need to be mindful of your image.”

Mu Bai declined.

For one, he had a villa in Xuanwu Zhongshan where he could stay. More importantly, Mu Xiaoxiao was the only girl who had ever reached a 100-point intimacy level with him.

He had to consider her situation carefully.

After all, if rumors started circulating—Breaking News! Goddess Xiaoxiao Living with a Mystery Man!—it could have a serious impact on her popularity.

With that thought, the conversation continued as they ate.

Time flew by, and soon it was past 1 PM.

After nearly two hours of chatting and observing, Li Yanyun realized something—despite all their talk, she still knew next to nothing about this calm young man.

She never expected that, despite her years of sharp intuition, she couldn’t see through him at all.

Mysterious.

At that moment, she couldn’t help but feel that this twenty-year-old boy was shrouded in an air of mystery.