Mu Wanxin couldn’t hold it in any longer and started exposing Grandpa’s secrets.
"Grandpa, it’s actually not embarrassing to lose to Xingfeng. After all, Xingfeng has been on par with your chess skills since middle school. Besides, isn’t taking back moves your typical style?"
"Nonsense, you cheeky girl, how can you talk about your grandpa like that? When have I ever taken back a move?" Old Mr. Mu straightened his back, looking righteous as if it wasn’t him who just did it.
This made everyone want to laugh, but out of respect for the old man, they held it in.
An Ran, with her brows curved in a smile, looked at the big family, feeling incredibly sweet and at ease inside.
Ya saw Mu Wanxin put down her doll and skip over to her: "Big sister, you’re so beautiful. Are you taking Ya out to play?"
An Ran then noticed that Mu Wanxin had changed into an evening dress. The light purple dress made her look tall and elegant.
"Yes, Big Sister-in-law is taking you to see the big stars."
After saying that, Mu Wanxin turned to An Ran and asked in surprise, "An Ran, why haven’t you changed? Is it because there are no dresses for you here at the old house?"
"Change into what?" An Ran looked at her big sister, then at Mu Xingfeng.
The latter calmly helped Old Mr. Mu pack the chess pieces, seemingly not hearing their conversation.
"Of course, you’re supposed to wear a dress. We’re going to Sun Wangbei’s company annual party later. You can’t not go, right?"
Mu Wanxin looked at her little brother as she said this. It was obvious that An Ran didn’t know about the event. Could it be that her little brother didn’t want to take An Ran?
Considering the current craze for celebrities among young girls and her little brother’s jealous nature, Mu Wanxin thought it very likely.
With Mu Wanxin’s reminder, An Ran remembered that Sun Wangbei had indeed invited them to their company’s annual party, where many celebrities would be present.
An Ran’s eyes lit up instantly, and she sweetly called out, "Mu Xingfeng~~"
The soft and sweet voice was like a kitten’s meow. Mu Xingfeng paused his actions, turned to the girl, and seriously said, "You are injured. We’re not going today."
"Mu Xingfeng," An Ran called out in dissatisfaction.
"Hmm?" Mu Xingfeng still didn’t look up.
"Did you hear that sound of a heart breaking?"
An Ran pouted. She could see the real Wang Han, Yin Qianxue, and many other big stars, yet he just said they wouldn’t go. She had been looking forward to this for so long.
Mu Xingfeng sighed softly, put down the chess piece in his hand, went to sit beside An Ran, and gently held her small hand, softly stroking her injured elbow.
"You have to wear a dress to the annual party. Are you sure you can wear one?"
"I happen to have a three-quarter sleeve dress."
Before An Ran could speak, Mu Wanxin interrupted. Immediately, she received a sharp look from her little brother. She quickly changed her tone, "Well... actually... it seems my dress wouldn’t fit An Ran either... haha?"
After speaking, she couldn’t help but cover her face. She really needed to work on her quick mouth.
Shen Wenxuan sympathetically pulled his wife over, gently patting her shoulder to comfort her.
Mu Wanxin was instantly moved. Sob... only her man knew how to be caring.
An Ran was even more frustrated. She knew it. Forget the injury excuse. Instructor Mu just didn’t want to take her out for fun.
"Grandma~~" An Ran turned and took Grandma Mu’s arm, leaning her little head affectionately against it and rubbing it.