OFR – Chapter 265 Traveling with beauty

Under twenty years old?

Indeed, with their seasoned eyes honed from years in the entertainment industry, they could see this boy was at most twenty.

But such a young age made Liu Yan and the others feel a subtle sense of surprise.

After all, they knew well the cool aloofness of Dongfang Jing.

As fellow stars, they understood that the famous “Queen Dongfang” wouldn’t take the trouble to personally call just because of a young boy like this, would she?

After thinking it over carefully, they concluded: probably not.

So perhaps this boy had simply knocked on the wrong door.

But just as they entertained that thought, they saw a flicker of surprise and joy appear on Mu Xiaoxiao’s stunning face, and she trotted happily toward the door.

When she opened it, the tall, slender boy who had appeared on the screen now stood clearly before them.

“Bai, you’re here! Why didn’t you tell me you were coming?”

Mu Xiaoxiao asked, her face clearly lit up with happiness.

Though the last time she had learned of Mu Bai’s true identity, she had felt incredibly down, as if she realized he didn’t need her at all…

But during these past few days since returning, she’d gradually come to terms with it.

She had once worked so hard at acting, and learned so many music, singing, and piano skills—not for fame, but so that when she had money one day, she could provide a good life for the childhood friend who grew up with her.

Now, although she didn’t know what Mu Bai had experienced over the years to suddenly burst onto the scene like a blazing comet…

She had decided that as long as Mu Bai was doing well, that was enough.

“Mm. Didn’t your aunt tell you yesterday that I was coming?”

Mu Bai smiled as he spoke. He then glanced at the few girls behind Mu Xiaoxiao—vaguely familiar faces.

After thinking for a second, he realized they must be fellow celebrity goddesses from the same entertainment industry as Mu Xiaoxiao.

Even someone like Mu Bai, who didn’t follow celebrities or entertainment news, had to admit—these girls did have what it took to be stars.

Their temperament, looks, and figures made them standouts among women.

“She didn’t mention it. She had to leave for something urgent not long after returning yesterday, so I guess she didn’t have time to say anything. Come, Mu Bai, let me introduce you to some of my good friends from the industry—also superstars! Heehee, maybe one of them is your goddess?”

Mu Xiaoxiao smiled happily and pulled Mu Bai over to Liu Feier, Li Shishi, Liu Yan, and Zhou Xiaoyu to make introductions.

During this, Mu Bai nodded calmly and politely shook hands with them as each name was introduced.

Then he took out the Patek Philippe luxury watch he had bought and handed it to Mu Xiaoxiao as a birthday gift.

“Wow, Bai, I knew you still cared! It’s so beautiful, such a delicate watch!”

Mu Xiaoxiao’s eyes lit up with joy as she accepted the gift.

She clearly hadn’t expected Mu Bai to bring her such a perfect and exquisite watch. The happiness in her heart felt like drinking honey.

She didn’t recognize the brand of the watch.

Although she liked watches, she had never spent much time learning about them—so she had no idea just how valuable the one in her hand truly was.

But while she didn’t know, the A-list stars with her certainly did.

The entertainment industry was a world steeped in luxury and indulgence.

Veteran stars like Liu Feier, Li Shishi, and Liu Yan, who had been in the game far longer than Mu Xiaoxiao, had at least a passing knowledge of top-tier luxury goods.

They recognized the top-class watch immediately.

Especially Liu Yan, who was the most well-versed in luxury items among them. When she saw the Patek Philippe’s glimmering rose-gold sheen, her slightly surprised eyes widened even more.

She and the others had each brought birthday gifts of fine jewelry worth one or two million yuan.

And honestly, even in the decadent entertainment industry, a one-to-two-million-yuan gift was still considered quite extravagant.

But now, with the appearance of this elite Patek Philippe watch…

She knew instantly that their gifts paled in comparison—utterly worthless in contrast.

Liu Yan couldn’t say exactly how much the watch was worth, but she knew it had to be at least 20 million yuan.

A watch worth over 20 million.

Liu Yan didn’t know what kind of person could casually give such a gift, but she knew this:

Even with all her earnings from movies, shows, and endorsements—bringing in an annual income possibly approaching 100 million yuan—she couldn’t bring herself to spend 20 million on a watch.

No matter how rich she was, it was still just a watch. She couldn’t bear to spend that much.

But this boy, Mu Bai, not only spent it without hesitation…

He gave it away as a birthday present.

That made her begin to truly believe: this boy might really be someone worthy of the personal attention of Queen Dongfang.

“Mm, as long as you like it.”

Mu Bai smiled softly as he looked at Mu Xiaoxiao’s joyful expression.

The other female celebrities, after recognizing the value of the watch, also offered their compliments.

Then they all chatted casually for a bit.

A few minutes later, the youngest among them—Zhou Xiaoyu—suggested they go to Hongyang Happy World, Nanjing’s most famous amusement park, for some fun.

Mu Xiaoxiao had never really been out to play. It was always filming, or lessons in singing, piano, dancing—learning all the skills a celebrity should have.

Even after becoming famous, she had stayed close to her company and to Dongfang Jing, avoiding scandals and paparazzi.

So when Zhou Xiaoyu made the suggestion, her flawless face lit up with excitement:
“Really? But if we all go to a place like that, won’t the entertainment reporters follow us and take secret photos?”

“Heehee, who cares! We’ll do different makeup, wear different outfits, probably enough to avoid most paparazzi. And even if we get caught on camera, so what? We’re just going to an amusement park!”

As Zhou Xiaoyu said this, she suddenly looked at Mu Bai and teased playfully:

“Ha! Or are you afraid of your secret boyfriend being exposed in the tabloids, Xiaoxiao? Is that why you’re so worried? We’re not even afraid of scandalous rumors ourselves!”

But just as Zhou Xiaoyu’s teasing tone dropped—

The boy in front of them suddenly gave a calm smile and said softly:
“Heh, let’s go. I’ll take you all. Don’t worry—no one will be taking pictures.”

Don’t worry—no one will be taking pictures.

This calm yet firm statement stunned the so-called “goddess-level” celebrities standing nearby.

They froze for a few seconds—then chuckled, thinking the boy was just trying to comfort Mu Xiaoxiao.

But what happened next…

Would soon wipe those playful smiles from their faces and replace them with expressions of astonishment.