Chapter 20: Of Similar Hearts

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Chapter 20: Of Similar Hearts

Little Uncle Lin could tell what misfortune had befallen his nephew with just a single point. However, this Little Uncle’s only reaction to the matter was to raise his eyebrows and sigh. He continued staring at the compass for a while before turning around and pursuing his target, without even looking back. He had no intention of going to check on his poor nephew at all.

But before leaving, he still rather disdainfully flicked a yellow talisman into the air. The talisman automatically folded itself into the shape of a paper crane, then flapped its wings and flew directly toward the Lin Family’s old residence.

Well, as long as it didn’t rain along the way, his second brother and sister-in-law should receive the news in a few days. However, when Little Uncle Lin thought of this, he gave another snort of laughter. He didn’t believe that his second brother and sister-in-law, who treated their son like the apple of their eye, would have no information or preparations at all. After all, Lin You’s fate had already been determined twenty-five years ago. What was happening now was simply a matter of overcoming his tribulation.

Moreover, his second brother’s communication talisman hadn’t flown over crying and wailing, which meant they should already have a plan for their son’s situation. Thinking of this, a strange, insincere smile appeared on the handsome, slightly devilish face of Little Uncle Lin. That old man definitely knew about this long ago and had already made preparations.

He reckoned that the only person still completely in the dark was his unfortunate nephew, right? Heh. He didn’t have the time to worry about that. Chasing that suspected millennium scourge was the proper thing to do right now. And so, unlucky Young Master Lin You was cleanly and decisively abandoned by his own Little Uncle. He was still nestled in Mu Yanxiao’s arms, thinking about how to quickly get in touch with his Little Uncle, then contact his parents, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

“Linlin, shall we go eat?” Mu Yanxiao stroked Lin You’s feathers, noticing that his parrot seemed a little down. “The chicken wings are all roasted. Orleans flavor.”

Young Master Lin You’s attention was instantly and shamelessly diverted. Well, no matter what… one had to fill one’s stomach before having the strength to do anything!

Thus, Lin You happily squawked twice.

Hearing this, Mu Yanxiao knew his parrot’s low mood had passed. He smiled and stepped back two steps, then poked Lin You.

Lin You was slightly taken aback by the poke before quickly saying, “Just right. Sit down.”

The little barbecue gathering happily began.

Lin You ate happily, and Mu Yanxiao ate happily as well. Mu One and Mu Five, who were grilling and eating nearby, were also in a good mood. However, Lu Yuan and Director Huang Qi, who were also grilling and eating, were not in a good mood at all. The reason was the sentence Lin You had shouted before the meal.

When Huang Qi saw Mu Yanxiao carrying Lin You back, he immediately went over to curry favor with him. He began explaining how they would arrange a comfortable parrot cage and take care of the parrot’s emotions during filming, and so on. However, instead of receiving praise and approval from Mu Yanxiao, Director Huang was met with a deadly shout from Lin You, “I’m not going anywhere! Linlin isn’t going anywhere! Abduction! Kidnapping! Smuggling!”

“Nowhere! Linlin isn’t going anywhere! Abduction! Kidnapping! Smuggling!!”

Director Huang was instantly dumbfounded. He completely couldn’t understand how the parrot, who had been especially excited about acting before, could turn against him the moment he changed his mind! Abduction! Why would a director worth hundreds of millions kidnap a parrot? Did he have nothing better to do?!

But what was even more outrageous was Young Master Mu’s reaction. After hearing those words, Mu Yanxiao was silent for a few seconds before actually giving Director Huang a gentle smile. “I’m sorry, Director Huang. Since my Linlin can’t be separated from me, let’s forget about the movie. In any case, I can set up some movie simulation equipment for him at home.”

Director Huang, “…No problem, no problem. It’s all thanks to the young master’s excellent training. Look at how good your relationship is! I’ve never seen such an obedient and intelligent parrot!”

Damn it, were these two not teaming up to mess with him?!

Director Huang was unhappy for quite a while, but he still maintained a perfectly appropriate smile on his face. Even though Mu Yanxiao couldn’t see it, his expression remained completely composed. He really was a seasoned veteran.

But Lu Yuan beside him was completely different. After Mu Yanxiao casually dismissed the idea of having the parrot appear in the movie, Lu Yuan’s expression remained unpleasant. In truth, Lu Yuan didn’t necessarily need Lin You to act. With such a large production crew, there were plenty of ways to handle it, whether by making a lifelike parrot or using special effects.

What made Lu Yuan particularly uncomfortable was Mu Yanxiao’s attitude toward that light-blue-and-gray parrot.

Although he had already noticed the first time they met that Mu Yanxiao treated the parrot very well, he hadn’t thought much of it then. But today, seeing the way Mu Yanxiao seemed to make whatever decision the parrot wanted him to make made Lu Yuan unable to help thinking about it.

Lu Yuan actually had the feeling that Mu Yanxiao valued this parrot tremendously, and that if anything happened to him, Mu Yanxiao would suffer a considerable blow. Just like what Zheng Yuhu’s subordinate named Ling You had said. As Lu Yuan was deep in thought, he suddenly heard Mu Yanxiao’s deep, cold voice.

“Keep picking and choosing, and I’ll have Mu One stew you.”

Lin You, who was currently devouring the meat from the very middle of a chicken wing, “!!” What the hell?! How could a blind man know he was picking and choosing?!

Lin You’s feathers instantly puffed up.

Then he heard Mu Five snicker softly. His voice was rough and silly, practically begging for a beating.

“Snitching never ends well~!”

Mu Five’s voice stopped. He gave a dry cough and prepared to grill another chicken wing.

“Mu Five, grill him one skewer of potatoes and matsutake mushrooms with two pieces of lettuce. Take away everything else that hasn’t been grilled.”

This time, Young Master Lin You’s feathers puffed up even more. “You’re abusing a parrot!!”

His voice was so shrill that even Lu Yuan’s lips twitched.

Mu Yanxiao chuckled. “If you have the ability, run.”

Lin You, “…” What’s with Master turning into a monster in one second?! Please turn back!! QAQ.

Lu Yuan, who was nearby, “…” I must have been overthinking things just now. He’s only a parrot. At most, he’s just something Mu Yanxiao keeps around for fun.

It would be more effective to find a way to integrate himself into Mu Yanxiao’s life and get closer to him. A flash of inspiration suddenly struck him.

“Young Master, even if Linlin isn’t going to be in the movie, would you like to take him with you to the place where our production crew is filming? We’re filming in Dream Water Town. The season is perfect right now, and the beautiful scenery is also very suitable for recuperation and traveling. Linlin can even watch how we film.”

Mu Yanxiao paused when he heard this. After thinking about it, he ultimately refused.

“No. My eyes haven’t adapted to the situation yet, and I don’t know whether they might worsen because of that piece of glass. It’s better to rest at home for now. Besides, there are still a few things I need to handle at the company.”

Lu Yuan paused. His expression darkened another shade, but his voice became even gentler. “Oh, I was being presumptuous. Brother Mu, I’m sorry.”

“It’s fine.” Mu Yanxiao shook his head.

Meanwhile, Lin You stared viciously at Lu Yuan from the side while ruthlessly pecking at his skewer of potatoes, matsutake mushrooms, and lettuce.

Damn it, why does this feel like I’m dealing with a flirtatious pest?! How can a cold-blooded, ruthless, affection-starved man like Mu Yanxiao still have a persistent piece of chewing gum he can’t shake off?! Shouldn’t everyone run three steps away when they see him?!

“Linlin?” Mu Yanxiao raised an eyebrow when he heard the increasingly loud sound of pecking.

“This lord wants to go home! To watch Lady White !”

Mu Yanxiao’s lips twitched. He felt this was his parrot’s crazy revenge for only letting him eat vegetarian food. Well, at least Linlin hadn’t said anything about going online or making phone calls. Watching television was still relatively normal.

“This lord also wants to go online!!”

Mu Yanxiao, “…” At least he hadn’t said he wanted to stop by the supermarket for sightseeing.

“Let’s stop by the supermarket, squawk squawk~! To eat scorched rice !!”

Young Master Mu nearly snapped the steel skewer in his hand.

Had this parrot planted a roundworm in his stomach?! Or was he simply so familiar with the parrot’s thought process that he could predict what he was going to say?

……

Deep in the Qinling Mountains, in some remote, old forest. The ancient yet grand residence exuded a sense of history and tradition. The lush vegetation surrounding it and the brilliant sunlight overhead, meanwhile, gave the place an air of vitality and tranquility.

Two imposing jade Pixiu statues stood before the gate. Above the massive stone gate was a plaque bearing polished bronze characters: Lin Family of Qinling. At this moment, inside this enormous and unfathomable residence, a whole roomful of people sat neatly in rows, their faces flushed as if they were arguing about something.

“Damn it, say that again! Are you sure you didn’t miscalculate because your tortoise shell is broken? Are you sure?!”

The person sitting opposite him had a tense expression.

“Even if you use a thunder talisman on me, it’s useless. My divination isn’t wrong.”

“You’re destined to have no grandsons and no descendants.”

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