Living in a small county town, earning a million a year

Chapter 106 Peach Blossom Debt (37 chapters, please subscribe!)

How could Xu Mu not worry?

One romantic entanglement after another is too much to handle...

When I was poor, no one would date me all year round, and I had to go on blind dates.

After becoming wealthy, as Xu Mu's social circle gradually expanded, more and more suitors began to catch up.

From the very beginning, Bai Xue, to the Wang sisters, and then to Tang Ruobing…

Then it was Yan Yan's turn.

After acquiring Harvest Venture Capital, Xu Mu and Teng Peizhi were at a villa in a party venue.

An indescribable night occurred.

Now that Shen Yuting knows she had a relationship with Tang Ruobing, her thoughts have also been influenced by Tang Ruobing!

It's not that Xu Mu is incapable of accepting so much love!

It's not that we can't afford to support so many women!

However, in terms of emotions, there is still a significant gap...

After all, life isn't a novel. Unlike the novel "The School Beauty's Personal Bodyguard" that Xu Mu once read by Shui Yu, which started when Xu Mu was in junior high school and was still not finished when he had a baby... and the protagonist was still a virgin even after nearly 10,000 chapters!
He had many female confidantes, but at that time, he only liked to lure readers.

But Xu Mu didn't want to lure anyone in!
No means no...

Okay, that's it...

However, as this thought arose, Xu Mu knew that her own thoughts were also subtly changing.

The mindset of being poor in the past is different from the mindset of being rich now; there are some changes in the mindset.

Shen Yuting quickly finished her shower and came out of the bathroom wrapped in a bathrobe.

Wearing the hotel slippers, she walked carefully out of the bathroom, glanced at Xu Mu who was smoking on the balcony, and said softly, "Brother Xu Mu, I'm done showering!"

Xu Mu turned her head and looked at Shen Yuting, whose hair was wet and whose pretty face was tinged with shyness.

Regardless, it was her first time after all.

Young girls are in love, but shyness is always inevitable.

"Let me blow-dry your hair!"

Xu Mu stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, looked at Shen Yuting, and said softly, "Wet hair affects your sleep!"

"Know it!"

"Then you blow it for me!"

Xu Mu took the hairdryer out of the bathroom. Shen Yuting was already sitting obediently cross-legged on the bed. Xu Mu stood in front of Shen Yuting and gently stroked her long hair.

The wet hair gradually dried under Xu Mu's gentle movements.

"Brother Xu Mu, you're so gentle! No wonder Sister Mengyan, Sister Ruofei, and Sister Bingbing all like you!"

"..."

Xu Mu couldn't help but sigh, "Sometimes, having too many romantic entanglements isn't a good thing!"

"But that just proves how outstanding Brother Xu Mu is! The fact that so many female confidantes like and admire you, and even accept their existence, shows that Brother Xu Mu gives equal love to everyone!"

Shen Yuting raised her cute little face.

Since returning with Xu Mu, Shen Yuting has visibly gained a lot of weight, and her face has become chubby.

There's a saying that Xu Mu thinks makes a lot of sense.

Love can make flesh and blood grow freely!
"Love? Maybe!"

Xu Mu didn't think she loved them that much; she just felt she couldn't be too indebted to them!
"Is not it?"

"Little friend, whatever you think is true, is true!"

Xu Mu did not deny it!
Perhaps I am love!

Because love is always about feeling indebted?
The idea that feelings would grow over time was embodied in Xu Mu!

Every girl has an unspeakable feeling and bond with Xu Mu!

This is love, and also an indelible bond.

Moreover, Xu Mu understood that all the girls who had relationships with him had some kind of unhappiness in their lives, whether it was Bai Xue or Tang Ruobing.

Or perhaps it's the Wang Mengyan sisters... Of course, the Wang Mengyan sisters were simply working for Xu Mu, and Xu Mu didn't know much about their family.

How bad could the family conditions be for two top students?

Of course, since they didn't say anything, Xu Mu naturally wouldn't ask...

"I'm not a child! Brother Xu Mu, you always treat me like a child!"

"No matter what, you will always be my sister!"

After drying Shen Yuting's hair, Xu Mu touched her face and said, "Okay, go to bed now!"

"No, I want you to lull me to sleep!"

"Good good..."

Xu Mu took the hairdryer back to the bathroom.

Afterwards, Xu Mu took a quick cold shower.

Xu Mu used to like taking hot showers, because hot showers made her feel comfortable... But now, Xu Mu prefers taking cold showers.

Since the system helped Xu Mu adjust his physical health, Xu Mu can clearly feel the changes in his body.

Cold showers suit me better.

Moreover, taking a cold shower helps Xu Mu to clear her mind and become more rational.

It allows me to calm down and think!
In the end, Xu Mu thought for a long time but still couldn't come up with any useful solutions!

As soon as Xu Mu stepped out of the bathroom, the air conditioner in the room was already running, and she could clearly feel a chill.

Once on the bed, Xu Mu looked at Shen Yuting.

Shen Yuting blinked her eyes and slowly twisted her body to come to Xu Mu's side.

She snuggled into Xu Mu's arms.

She leaned on Xu Mu's shoulder.

"Brother Xu Mu, please lull me to sleep!"

"it is good!"

With the lights off, the room was plunged into complete darkness, with only a faint glimmer of light from the night outside seeping through the heavy curtains.

Xu Mu looked at Shen Yuting in his arms, whose hair still smelled of shampoo.

She smells wonderful.

She had a faint, delicate fragrance unique to young girls, not the smell of shower gel...

Before Xu Mu could react, Shen Yuting gently reached her hand over Xu Mu's neck.

With her arms around Xu Mu's neck, Shen Yuting awkwardly kissed Xu Mu's lips!
Shen Yuting's lips were a little cold and trembling slightly.

She was very inexperienced.

But the shy young girl always possessed a mysterious charm.

Especially since Shen Yuting is a loli!
Xu Mu couldn't resist her charm and took the initiative to put his arm around Shen Yuting's shoulder, gently pulling her onto his body.

Without thinking, the two wrapped their arms around each other's necks and began a deep kiss.

Unlike Shen Yuting, Xu Mu only knew how to kiss and didn't know how to do anything else.

In the darkness of the bed, Xu Mu untied their bathrobes...

Shen Yuting's body felt slightly cool, but her skin was very smooth and delicate.

Xu Mu noticed that all the girls seemed to have very smooth skin!

Shen Yuting was like a lamb to the slaughter, completely powerless to resist.

She lay on the huge bed, looking at Xu Mu in the darkness.

Quietly anticipating what will happen next.

More than an hour later...

……

Xu Mu looked at Shen Yuting, who was crying in his arms, and gently rubbed her pretty face, "Does it hurt a lot?"

"It's alright, Brother Xu Mu! I can bear it!"

Shen Yuting hugged Xu Mu tightly, tears streaming down her face, but her eyes were filled with deep satisfaction.

Because she transformed from a girl into a real woman!

The person who did this was Xu Mu, whom she had always liked very much!
Whether she was in the orphanage or after being adopted... Shen Yuting always missed Xu Mu.

Perhaps Xu Mu forgot, but she always remembered that when she grew up, she would wait for Brother Xu Mu to come and marry her!
Especially after experiencing such a failed first half of her life, Shen Yuting really had no expectations for the future.

But no one expected that Xu Mu, whom she had been dreaming of, would actually come to find her, just like Sun Wukong, riding on a colorful cloud and holding a golden cudgel!

So, from that moment on, Xu Mu became Shen Yuting's light!

So what if I give everything to Xu Mu now?

It was Xu Mu who dug her out of that quagmire.

Xu Mu saved her!
"Fool! You can cry out if it hurts!"

But I'm afraid you'll worry about me!

"It's normal for the first time, let's go... take a shower together!"

"But...I have no strength left!"

Xu Mu picked Shen Yuting up by the waist and carried her into the bathroom.

After the two finished showering in the bathroom.

This time, Xu Mu didn't do anything to the little girl again. After all, as a new woman, she couldn't go too far, otherwise it could easily cause trauma!

That night, Xu Mu held Shen Yuting tightly in his arms.

Shen Yuting also burrowed tightly into Xu Mu's arms, as if afraid that this was all a dream and that Xu Mu would leave when she woke up!

The next morning around nine o'clock, Xu Mu opened his eyes and found that Shen Yuting had already woken up and was leaning against him, stroking her abs.

"Brother Xu Mu, you're awake?"

"woke up!"

"Grandpa is having surgery this afternoon. Let's pack up, have lunch, and go over there!"

"it is good!"

"Could you carry me to wash up?"

Xu Mu lifted Shen Yuting's bottom and led her to the bathroom, placing her on the washstand.

"Brother Xu Mu, stop looking, I'm shy!"

Shen Yuting buried her face in Xu Mu's arms and whispered.

"But I just love looking at you!"

"You're so good-looking, can't people even look at you?"

Xu Mu gently stroked Shen Yuting's back, and then began his morning exercise.

Getting up early to exercise is good for your health!
This time, Xu Mu wasn't traveling around the martial arts world, but rather providing Shen Yuting with hands-on guidance and assistance.

Shen Yuting lay on the sink with her feet on the ground, but... after only a few minutes, her whole body went limp, and she saw herself and Xu Mu in the mirror.

Her face turned completely red, and her body began to tremble uncontrollably.

The two of them didn't leave the hotel until after 10 o'clock.

Shen Yuting held Xu Mu tightly, but her legs were shaking uncontrollably, feeling weak and painful... but it wasn't a big problem.

"What to eat?"

"I do not know……"

"Let me take you to get steak. I just checked out a pretty good private restaurant nearby that serves Western food. I heard it's located in a villa and the food is decent! The best part is they have group-buying deals. I'll take you there to try it out."

“Sure!” Shen Yuting nodded emphatically.

For Shen Yuting, she's willing to eat anything as long as she can be with Xu Mu!

Moreover, Brother Xu Mu is really thoughtful.

She felt Xu Mu's concern... so she understood why so many female confidantes fell in love with Xu Mu.

Why wouldn't you like someone as gentle as Xu Mu?
Upon arriving at this private Western restaurant, Xu Mu went inside. After redeeming the group-buying set meal, Xu Mu ordered some high-end dishes, such as cheese king crab.

Of course, Xu Mu's most famous dish is still raw marinated food!
However, raw marinated food should not be eaten on an empty stomach.

After eating a piece of steak, Xu Mu began to savor the raw marinated meat in front of him.

"Brother Xu Mu, you really like this!"

"I want to try some too!" "Sure, you can have some crab roe. I think crab roe is the most delicious part!" Xu Mu picked up a piece of crab roe and gave it to Shen Yuting.

After Shen Yuting put the food in her mouth, her brows furrowed tightly. For some reason, she couldn't stand the fishy taste...

"Isn't it delicious?"

Seeing Shen Yuting's furrowed brows, Xu Mu asked in confusion.

"It doesn't taste good; it has a very strong fishy smell!"

“It’s normal. It’s like eating durian. Some people like durian and think it’s delicious, very sweet and tasty, but some people think it’s as disgusting as shit…” Xu Mu smiled and handed the roasted durian in front of him to Shen Yuting, saying softly, “Try the durian!”

"I love durian..." Shen Yuting smiled sweetly, then took the durian and started eating it.

Xu Mu helped Shen Yuting peel the leg meat out of the king crab and handed it to her, saying, "Try these..."

"Eat and drink your fill!"

"But I'll get fat... Brother Xu Mu, I feel like I've gained a lot of weight since I came back!"

"Love can make flesh and blood grow wildly, isn't that normal? If you don't gain weight, it's because we haven't taken good care of you..." Xu Mu reached out and ruffled Shen Yuting's hair, saying softly, "Don't think like that. Even if you're a little chubby, you're still my Tingting!"

"Uh-huh!"

Shen Yuting ate her food with gusto, a satisfied smile on her face.

After the two finished lunch, Xu Mu got up to pay the bill!

"Ding! Host detected checking in at a restaurant and paying through a group-buying deal!"

"As a future billionaire, in addition to your own health, wealth, and assets, you also need to have different life experiences. Here's a food-themed challenge!"

"Check in at ten restaurants and post a review of at least 1,000 words on a group-buying platform to complete one task!"

"Check in ten times cumulatively to receive a cash reward of one million and 10 experience points!"

"A total of 20 check-ins will earn you a cash reward of 2 million and 10 experience points!"

"After accumulating 30 check-ins, you will be rewarded with 3 million yuan in cash, and will also receive the title of Master of Food Tasting and 10 experience points."

"I have checked in forty times, gained 100,000 followers, earned 4 million in cash, acquired the 'Big Eater' physique, and 10 experience points."

"Check in 50 times cumulatively, earn 5 million in cash, and acquire top-notch culinary skills! 10 experience points!"

"Follow-up missions will be released continuously!"

Upon hearing the task being issued in his mind, along with a series of system notifications, Xu Mu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

A look of surprise appeared on his face!
Check in at ten delicious restaurants and you can win one million yuan in cash!

Moreover, this check-in task isn't difficult at all... it only requires writing a 1,000-word review, and of course, that 1,000-word review must be objective...

However, when Xu Mu saw that he had checked in forty times and gained 100,000 followers, he knew that this was not just a check-in task, but also a follower accumulation event launched by the system...

This made Xu Mu think of creating a Douyin account!

Food account!

Since there are rewards for becoming a food tasting master and a big eater, Xu Mu could pursue a career as a food livestreamer!
Although Xu Mu didn't want to show off or be high-profile, seeing such generous rewards from the system... to be honest, he could give it a try!

Moreover, this food isn't just from Shanghai; it includes food from all over the country... Most importantly, there's no time limit for the task. Xu Mu can just eat wherever he goes, as long as he can do group buying and reviews!

After bringing Shen Yuting back to the hospital, her maternal grandparents' children had already arrived.

Upon learning that Xu Mu had arranged the surgery, they immediately expressed their gratitude to him.

"Xiao Mu, thank you for bringing my dad to the hospital for treatment! My older sister and I can help cover some of the medical expenses... Although we don't have much money, as his children, we still have to pay for it!"

"It's alright." Xu Mu looked at the short, stout middle-aged man in front of her and said with a smile, "Uncle, Tingting is my sister! I'll cover all the medical expenses for Grandpa's treatment, as a way of repaying you for all the years you've taken care of Tingting!"

"That won't do... Tingting is indeed my niece, and I treat her like my own niece, but these are two different things... Money is money, and feelings are feelings!"

Xu Mu shook his head, handed his uncle a cigarette, and said, "Alright, Uncle, don't argue with me about this!"

"If you feel bad about it, just treat me to a meal later, that will be fine!"

"I'll arrange Grandpa's rehabilitation then. You all just need to help me take care of him during his post-surgery rehabilitation training..."

Xu Mu did not discuss it much with his uncle, Wang Yongqiang.

Knowing that Wang Yongqiang had two sons, he bought a house for himself!

The pressure of daily life is quite high.

As for Tingting's aunt, she injured one eye before and is now blind in one eye. She can only stay at home all day to grow flowers and can't do anything else. Her husband goes out to sea with Wang Yongqiang to fish and earn a little money through hard work!

However, there is a fishing season and a fishing moratorium every year, so basically half of the time is spent resting at home, which puts a lot of pressure on life.

"Okay!" Hearing Xu Mu say that, Wang Yongqiang stopped insisting.

Two people were squatting in the hospital stairwell, smoking.

Amidst the swirling smoke, Xu Mu remained silent.

After all, Xu Mu wasn't really familiar with them!

He only spent money to treat his grandfather's illness because of Shen Yuting.

Moreover, Xu Mu really didn't have any good feelings towards anyone's relatives... He only trusted his friends and people he got along with!
Soon, after a series of examinations, my grandfather was taken into the operating room.

For a top expert like Ye Zhenrong, this kind of simple surgery is a piece of cake, and there is no need to be too nervous!

However, Wang Yongqiang and his sister Wang Liping paced back and forth outside the operating room, their faces full of worry.

Xu Mu didn't say anything, but just played games on her phone and wrote a 1,000-word review of the restaurant she had visited that day.

Shen Yuting then obediently stepped forward to comfort Wang Yongqiang and Wang Liping.

After writing his review, Xu Mu heard a system notification in his mind.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, for publishing your first food review! Keep up the good work!"

Xu Mu ignored the mission notification.

Only one out of ten tasks is considered complete!
What a joke!

A long way to go!

Xu Mu didn't film any videos today, so she can't comment on how the food is... Next time, we need to hire a photographer to take Shen Yuting, Wang Mengyan, and others out to check things out together. Besides eating, watching beautiful women is also something these fans love to see!

Xu Mu has mastered all the operational skills of Douyin!
Beauty!

Food!

That's an absolutely massive amount of traffic!

100,000 followers?

You underestimate me, don't you?

Xu Mu had once come across a "Three Warriors Who Never Get Enough to Eat" on Douyin, who started with around 100,000 followers and has now reached tens of millions of followers... Moreover, Xu Mu had even appeared on the Three Warriors' Douyin account twice, making him a minor internet celebrity!

Hahahaha!

Furthermore, Xu Mu could collaborate with them in the future.

It was past six o'clock, and the surgery was still in progress.

Xu Mu took Shen Yuting to another Western restaurant for dinner.

"Tingting, I'm planning to record a video for a food-related account. You've been learning from your sister Mengyan and the others for so long, you should have learned some filming techniques, right?"

"learned!"

Shen Yuting nodded emphatically, "Shall I take the photos later?"

“Yes, I’ll be on camera. I’ll take a bite, and then the camera will pan to me, and I’ll film you…”

"Okay!" Shen Yuting was doing this for the first time, and her pretty face showed a hint of excitement.

She'd seen mukbang videos before, so she knew how they were filmed... Plus, she's a quick learner; she'd gone out to film with Wang Mengyan a few times before and learned a lot from the team...

However, Shen Yuting later became somewhat resistant because some of the male members of the team always liked to joke with her.

When guys see pretty girls, they'll inevitably have some different thoughts.

Furthermore, the company is full of beautiful women, and since we're all just colleagues, we don't have much in-depth interaction or understanding. Naturally, we view these women through a filter.

Of course, many people will gradually demystify certain individuals over time...

Shen Yuting held her phone and pointed it at Xu Mu.

Xu Mu was quite poised and said directly to the camera, "Brothers, I'm a newbie food vlogger, lc Lazybones. Today we're here at the Italian Magic Mirror Restaurant in Shanghai to experience some Western cuisine!"

"Let's take a look at the menu first... This M9 steak is worth 1888, let's have one to try."

"And there's cheese king crab. We just tried it at Jazz Private Kitchen for lunch, so we'll see if the cheese king crab at Magic Mirror Restaurant tastes any different..."

Xu Mu had watched some mukbang videos.

It all started with self-introductions... For example, the "Three Warriors Who Never Get Enough" would be three people standing at the store entrance, or somewhere else, with a panoramic shot of the three of them. After introducing the store, they would immediately say "Las Gou".

The camera then switched to the food shop.

The process begins with ordering, followed immediately by a video of the food being served…

Next came the recording of the dishes.

After the dishes are recorded, you can start tasting them!
Review!

This is basically the logic behind food recordings.

Of course, aside from people like Tang Renjie, there are those who are more direct and say both good and bad things... Of course, Xu Mu also says both good and bad things; mukbang is all about authenticity.

There is a certain difference between them and the three warriors who never got enough to eat.

They just eat, like at all kinds of buffets... the effect is a visual impact.

There are also Bai Bing, Niu Ge Bu Niu, and others, who are all food vloggers who explore restaurants.

Everyone has their own field and persona!

Xu Mu hasn't decided on his persona yet, he'll just take it one step at a time... After all, there are many similar people on Douyin now, so Xu Mu thinks it would be good to just take all kinds of beautiful women to taste delicious food! This is also a different kind of path.

Xu Mu is surrounded by beautiful women.

At Xu Mu's request, Shen Yuting quickly understood what Xu Mu meant, after Xu Mu took a bite and gave his comments.

He took the camera and pointed it at Shen Yuting.

Xu Mu's idea was to have Shen Yuting appear on camera, but since this was Xu Mu's first time filming, he would need to get more professional equipment and sound recording tools next time, otherwise all the surrounding noise would be recorded!

The two of them worked for more than an hour before they were able to film all the necessary footage.

After finishing the meal, Xu Mu began to give serious feedback.

Shen Yuting recorded another video...

The more source material you have, the easier the editing process becomes.

When producing videos, the content can be adjusted as needed!

After the two finished their meal, Xu Mu paid the bill and then returned to the Sixth Hospital with Shen Yuting.

The lights were still on outside the operating room. Xu Mu looked at them and said, "Uncle, Aunt, take Grandma out for dinner. Tingting and I will wait here. I'll call you after the surgery!"

"Let's wait a little longer..."

Wang Yongqiang had no intention of eating; he simply sat on the bench, lost in thought.

"Uncle, people are made of iron, but food is steel."

"Eat when it's time to eat. Grandpa just had a minor surgery, isn't that normal?"

Xu Mu patted Wang Yongqiang's shoulder and said softly, "Even if you don't eat, Grandma still has to eat, right? And you're just sitting here without eating, looking so worried, Grandma is worried too..."

After Xu Mu offered a few words of advice, Wang Yongqiang stood up and took Wang Liping and Granny Wang to eat.

"My uncle is actually a bit of a wimp!"

Shen Yuting looked at Xu Mu and said softly, "Because his grandparents treated him very well and spoiled him! But he is indeed very good to his mother, treating her like an older sister... However, his grandmother is still somewhat sexist, but perhaps she feels guilty towards his mother, so she still takes good care of me!"

Xu Mu nodded slightly, without saying anything more.

This kind of thing is normal.

Two older sisters and one son!
The patriarchal attitude immediately stood out.

"Don't overthink it! If you acknowledge your mother, then they are still your elders. If you only acknowledge your mother, you don't have to acknowledge them! There are some debts of gratitude that your brother can help you repay. From now on, your life is still your own. You can't keep repaying them just because they helped you in the past!"

"Give money, or anything else, it's fine! But don't let yourself get too caught up in this feeling of repaying a debt of gratitude."

"Life isn't about living for others! When your mother adopted you, she simply wanted to bring you home and raise you. Now that she's gone, you should just repay them within your means. There's no need to think so much..."

Xu Mu gently stroked Shen Yuting's hair and said softly.

The two of them sat outside the operating room and waited for a long time.

Wang Yongqiang and the other two had already finished eating and returned.

The lights in the operating room were still on.

Finally, around 9 p.m., the operating room lights went out.

Ye Zhenrong came out and looked at Xu Mu, saying, "The surgery was very successful. The leg bone has been completely set. However, you need to rest for six months after you go back. Don't walk for the first three months. After three months, you can move around a bit."

"Of course, this appropriate activity needs to be completed at the rehabilitation center."

"Thank you, Dr. Ye."

(End of this chapter)