Chapter 99: The Duke's Grandson?

July 19th afternoon.

Mu Youyu stood at the Duke's Mansion entrance, wearing a light blue, slightly puffy dress, her hair half‑tied up.

This dress was prepared for her by Lu Yuchu.

Jiang Liangjin stood beside her, dressed rather formally.

Not far away, a girl was waving at them.

Her black hair was tied in a high ponytail, her brow sharp as a knife cut, the corners of her eyes slightly lifted, giving off a layer of carefree wildness.

A black short top paired with mint‑green utility pants made her look full of energy; the hand wearing a bracelet held a delicately packaged small box.

"Youbao!" Feng Cen exclaimed, his voice full of energy.

Without waiting for Mu Youyu's reaction, he opened his arms and gave her a hug.

Jiang Liangjin sensibly stepped back half a step, saying nothing to avoid disturbing the two girls' chat.

Instead, he waited patiently at the side, serving as a background.

And Feng Cen couldn't ignore his close friend's childhood sweetheart; he released Mu Youyu, nodded at him, and said nothing.

"Cen‑cen, you came really early." Mu Youyu returned the hug, her eyes full of smiles, "I thought you'd be a bit later."

Feng Cen had arrived in Y Guo an hour earlier, met her, and learned her identity!

Ahhhhh, Feng Cen was still hearing about this from Liu Wanwan two months ago!

And he's a childhood sweetheart of the Jiang family!

And Jiang Liangjin is still the person from Youyou's drawing!

... except that Mu Youyu is coming to attend her cousin's birthday banquet.

Feng Cen found out, then went last‑minute to prepare a gift for his close friend's cousin, which is why he arrived a bit later than her.

Feng Cen released Mu Youyu, glanced at her outfit, and smiled, "Oh, Mu‑jie, you're dressed so nicely."

Mu Youyu was already used to it, "Just so‑so."

Feng Cen had come to the Duke's Mansion following the navigation; seeing her family's castle‑like decoration, he stared at the big characters on the gate: "Duke's Mansion?"

Her eyes were full of surprise, and her tone rose a bit: "Youyou, your cousin is actually a duke? I thought he was just an ordinary noble."

Mu Youyu shook her head. "My cousin isn't."

Feng Cen thought her cousin merely knew the duke, and instinctively wanted to say, "Knowing the duke is impressive too."

Before he could speak, Mu Youyu added, "My maternal grandfather is a duke!"

Feng Cen:!!

He sucked in a breath of cold air, "Then aren't you a miss of the Duke's Mansion?"

She asked curiously, "But aren't you from the Mu and Song families? Your father is from the Mu family, your mother from the Song family…"

Mu Youyu patiently replied, "My maternal grandmother is from the Song family, and my maternal grandfather is from the Y Guo Duke's Mansion."

! This identity, hiss……

Who at Sheng Luo Middle School said Mu Youyu's identity is ordinary, just a good‑for‑nothing?!

Feng Cen took Mu Youyu's hand, "I get it! So whose birthday is it today among your cousins?"

Speaking of which, Lu Yuchu also has his birthday today!

... but Wanwan only told her that Youyou has three older brothers!

One is Mu Nian, CEO of the Mu Clan Conglomerate; another is Mu Xi, the school tyrant of Nan Feng! Although they said there's also a twin brother, no one knows who.

But Mu Youyu's cousin is a Song family member, and everyone in the Song family is extraordinary!

She wondered which one.

Mu Youyu explained, "It's my third uncle's son, Brother Yuchu…"

Feng Cen heard it and almost instantly replied, "Lu Yuchu?!"

?

Mu Youyu nodded, "Yes, he's my cousin."

Coming to Y Guo, Feng Cen actually wanted to attend Lu Yuchu's birthday concert the next day:!!!

Those who said Chu Chu's identity was just an ordinary wealthy family, rising by capital, make way for her!

People kept coming in at the entrance.

Mu Youyu realized that a few people had been standing here for a while, so she took Feng Cen's and Jiang Liangjin's hands, "A‑jin, Cen‑cen, let's go inside first!"

The Duke's Mansion banquet hall was wrapped in light strips, giving it a strong atmosphere.

Crystal‑like helium balloons floated in the air, and the head steward led a line of stewards in tailcoats standing at attention.

Most of the people inside had arrived, plus some of Lu Yuchu's business partners.

There were people from Z Guo and Y Guo, mixing the two languages, which got a bit noisy.

Feng Cen leaned close to Mu Youyu's ear, lowered his voice, "But seriously, the Duke's Mansion is too extravagant, right?"

Just as his words fell, a soft melody suddenly came from the banquet hall; Jiang Liangjin timely reminded, "At this time Brother Yuchu will be coming soon, let's move a bit further inside."

Mu Youyu nodded, naturally following Feng Cen and Jiang Liangjin, she shifted to a slightly less crowded spot.

As Feng Cen walked along, he glanced around curiously; when his gaze swept over the crystal lights hanging from the ceiling, he couldn't help but click his tongue, "How much is this light worth? If it fell…"

"Don't talk nonsense." Mu Youyu laughed, cutting her off; just as she was about to say more, a slight commotion suddenly sounded in the hall.

She lifted her eyes and saw Lu Yuchu slowly walking down the nearby spiral staircase.

His features were the beloved model of the Creator: clear and handsome brows and eyes, sword‑like brows flying into his temples, a high nose bridge, and thin, distinct lips.

Clad in a silver‑gray suit, he descended the spiral staircase with an upright posture.

He seemed to have stepped out of a comic, exquisite and unstained by dust, his surroundings exuding a clear, noble, dazzling aura.

Many people's gazes fell upon him.

Feng Cen followed Mu Youyu's gaze, instantly covering his mouth and whispering in astonishment: "Ahhhhh! Chu Chu is so handsome! Even more handsome than in the movies!"

Her voice wasn't loud, but those nearby still heard it; someone couldn't help chuckling, obviously agreeing with her.

Among those who came were people acquainted with Duke Peiweika; upon seeing Lu Yuchu's appearance, they were utterly amazed.

"Duke Peiweika's grandson is Lu Yuchu?!"

"Ahhhhh, so handsome! No wonder he's the school heartthrob!"

"I just finished watching his movie!"

Some of those who came are people who have a relatively close relationship with Lu Yuchu.

So, although they were amazed by his looks, they didn't lose composure and scream.

But some people were doubtful.

"What's the connection between Yuchu and the Duke Peiweika Mansion? I almost thought I had the wrong address when I received this!"

"Yuchu is actually holding a birthday banquet at the duke's mansion? I already guessed his family was wealthy, but I didn't expect them to be this wealthy!"

The speakers were two men in suits, who are film and television investors that have previously collaborated with Lu Yuchu.

They only knew before that Lu Yuchu's background was not simple, that he was generous in collaborations, but they never imagined he would have any connection to the Y Guo Duke's Mansion.

While they were puzzled, they saw an elderly man in formal attire with blue eyes walking toward Lu Yuchu; the attendant respectfully addressed the old man: "Duke."

Duke?!

The two investors exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in the other's eyes.

What shocked them even more was that the duke patted Lu Yuchu on the shoulder, speaking affectionately: "Happy birthday, Ah Chu!"

Lu Yuchu smiled and nodded: "Grandfather, you've gone to trouble."

Grandfather?

"The duke's grandson?!" one of the men couldn't help exclaiming lowly, his wine glass shaking as the red wine nearly spilled.

The other man also widened his eyes, muttering: "No wonder I couldn't find his family background online; the internet only said he studied at Lan Lin."

No wonder, at seventeen Lu Yuchu had an internationally renowned writer specially write a film for him to star in!

In it, all the directors are internationally renowned, most of his co-stars are movie emperors and empresses, and they could even get so many of them!

"Before, there were haters saying he rose to power by relying on capital, but now it's clear he himself is capital!"

"If those haters knew his identity, they'd be slapped in the face!"

The two chatted back and forth, their voices full of excitement.

Earlier, fans had found out that Lu Yuchu studied at Lanlin Gaozhong and was even the top scorer in the college entrance exam!

Furthermore, based on the people around Lu Yuchu, fans speculated that he was a mighty scion of a powerful aristocratic circle!

However, there have always been people who dislike Lu Yuchu.

Fans say Lu Yuchu is capital, while haters say he rose to power by relying on capital.

Fans say Lu Yuchu's identity is that of an aristocratic family, while haters searched through all aristocratic registries and found no Lu-surname family matching his status.

They published their findings, still claiming that fans were daydreaming.

Now upon looking, it's clear they are not a domestic aristocratic family at all, but the young master of the Y Guo Duke's Mansion!

No wonder he's going to Y Guo for university!

This is basically going home!