After Xiangzi died, I inherited her harem.

"What's wrong? Don't you want to be separated from Xiao Xiang? It's alright. The time that Grandpa Dingzhi has arranged won't be long. Taking into account the preparations, welcoming guests, and preparing Xiao Xiang mentally, it should be resolved within a month at most."

Hearing her daughter's crisp refusal, Senmina Nami not only did not appear annoyed, but even showed a smile on her face.

It seems she had anticipated Wakaba Mutsu's reaction.

"Don't worry about not being used to staying in the hospital. After all, you've been there once when you were a child, haven't you? Just go back to how you were when you were a child."

"I dont go."

It was still a crisp and decisive rejection. This time, Ruoye Mutsu even turned his head to look directly into Mori Minami's eyes, which were exactly like his own.

The girl's determination was reflected in her innocent pupils.

"If I'm not here, Xiang will break down."

"That's the answer Xiao Mu would give. After all, you and Xiao Xiang are so close, you definitely wouldn't want to leave her, but..."

Mori Minami paused, her tone no longer as gentle as before, becoming somewhat harsh and cold, even her timbre deepened.

No wonder she's a national-level actress; she can even change her mind so quickly.

"What right or ability does Xiao Mu have to refuse me now? She thinks she's helping Xiao Xiang, but she probably doesn't know how much trouble she's caused for her and You Yu Jun."

"If you hadn't chosen to skip class and go on a date with Yu-Yu-Jun today, none of this might have happened... Before you cause them even more trouble, be a good girl and listen to me."

With just those two simple sentences, the harshness contained within them made Ruoye Mu lower her head, a hint of struggle and reflection appearing in her golden eyes.

Facing her daughter, whose face was beginning to show a hint of pain, Mori Minami did not stop speaking, but instead pressed on while the iron was hot.

"This is Old Master Dingzhi's request. He doesn't want to disturb Xiaoxiang and Youyujun's time together right now, so he's trying to get information from you indirectly. If you continue to cause trouble, he might just take action against Youyujun directly."

"I......"

Upon hearing that Yuu Toyokawa might also be threatened, Mutsuka Wakaba's voice became slightly hesitant.

During her phone call with Minami Mori this afternoon, Yuu Toyokawa also heard that Sadaharu Toyokawa might be dissatisfied with what happened today.

But Ye Mu didn't expect it to happen so quickly, even though they were just going out to play together.

Was it really my fault that led to this outcome?

It's clearly not what they think at all.

With her arms wrapped tightly around her knees, Ruo Yemu's eyes showed a struggle.

I had just managed to help Xianghe and Youyu, and now I was about to leave for such a ridiculous reason.

What will happen to the band if I leave?

“Ave Mujica…”

"Are you worried about Xiao Xiang's band? It's okay, with the connections of the management company, finding a guitarist to replace you will be a piece of cake."

Seeing the resistance and struggle on Wakaba Mutsu's face, Mori Minami felt neither anger at her orders being disobeyed nor heartache at seeing her daughter caught in such a dilemma.

Instead, there was a sense of relaxation on my face... as if the foreplay had finally been completed.

With her arms outstretched, Minami gently embraced her daughter, allowing Mutsuka Wakaba to feel the warmth of her mother's embrace after a long time.

"It's alright. I know you, Xiao Mu, don't like the atmosphere of the hospital. If you really don't want to go to the hospital, that's fine too. After all, Grandpa Dingzhi just doesn't want you to appear in front of Xiao Xiang and You Yujun during this period."

Gently stroking her daughter's soft hair, even Senmina couldn't help but sigh that she was indeed her daughter. Whether in appearance or talent, she was simply tailor-made to appear on the most dazzling screen.

“I recently took on a role, and Xiao Mu can come with me to the set for a while. That way, you won’t have to go to the hospital, and you’ll have a good reason to deal with Xiao Xiang and You Yu Jun so they won’t worry.”

After much persuasion, Senmina finally revealed her true intentions.

She did feel a bit annoyed when she received Toyokawa Sadaharu's order.

Why should his daughter, with her unparalleled talent, keep giving in to a make-believe band and an arranged marriage with Toyokawa Shoko?

But soon, Senmina realized that this was also an opportunity.

An opportunity to openly and legitimately lure Wakaba Mutsu into the entertainment industry without incurring her daughter's wrath.

After all, the pressure came from the Toyokawa family, and he actually found another way out for Wakaba Mutsu.

As for whether this will differ from Toyokawa Sadaharu's requirements and cause dissatisfaction...

Who cares? Before Toyokawa Shoko came to power, Toyokawa Sadaharu couldn't leave the Wakaba family as an ally, and he had to tolerate this level of defiance.

After Toyokawa Shoko takes power, will she, whose status is similar to that of Ye Mu, really make things difficult for others over such trivial matters?

All that talking before, besides letting Ruoye Mutsu know the seriousness of the matter, was most importantly to arouse her disgust for the hospital.

It seems that the plan is progressing quite smoothly.

Now, his daughter would no longer have a reason to refuse his suggestion, right?

To still consider his daughter's feelings at a time like this... I'm so worthy of this, it's so touching.

Embraced by Minami, Wakaba Mutsu did not struggle, his golden eyes revealing deep contemplation.

Finally, the girl, who seemed to have no other choice, raised her head and looked at her mother's face, which was so close to hers.

"...I'm going to the hospital."

Instead of responding to her mother's embrace, Ruoye Muji quietly hugged the new phone hidden in her bosom.

P.S.: This chapter is 7.5k. Excluding the 4k from normal updates, we can say that we have paid back 3k, so we have paid back 86k. We currently owe a total of 152k, of which 86k has been paid back, and 66k remains to be paid.

That's it? I thought there was much more. Isn't it already more than half paid off? As long as you accumulate the small payments, you can eventually pay it all off... And why is the group full of people from the "slight rain zone" (a term used to describe a group that is not very active in the financial sector)? It gives me the creeps, and I don't dare to show my face at all.

Chapter 90 Escaping into the Moonlight

"Xiao Mu, are you really planning to go there?"

After Wakaba Mutsumi stated that she didn't want to go to the film set even if she had to go to the hospital, Mori Minami's smile became much stiffer.

After that, they naturally parted on a polite but unpleasant note.

I've already contacted the doctor. For the next while, just rest well. Don't force yourself to say things you don't like, and don't force yourself to play the guitar...

With those words left behind, Minami Mori left Mutsuka Wakaba's room, leaving the girl, who was somewhat hurt by her words, alone there.

The bedroom lights went out again, and Ruoye Mu remained sitting by the window, not getting up, but turning her head to look at the moonlight outside.

Because they were so close, Wakaba Mutsu's shadow was reflected on the glass.

But in her eyes, the reflection in the glass was no longer herself, but Metis wearing Ave Mujica's costume and a small red hat.

However, the more outgoing and cheerful version of myself now looks somewhat worried.

Metis in the mirror rested his hands on the glass, his golden eyes revealing obvious worry, unlike their usual bright ones.

"Xiao Mu doesn't really like those kinds of places, does she? There's no one to talk to there, and she can't see Xiangzi and Mr. Youyu."

As the protective personality of Mutsuka Wakaba, Metis was naturally aware of her current feelings.

As for the so-called hospital, Wakaba Mutsu didn't want to go at all.

The compromise she made just now was merely choosing the lesser of two evils between the hospital and the screen she hated most.

However, some things are a matter of weighing two options for Ruoye Mu, but for Metis, they are places he absolutely does not want to set foot in.

Psychotherapy is something that should absolutely be avoided by someone with this altered personality.

What if Senmina Nami didn't just want Xiaomu to hide inside, but actually planned to do something?

Although it might seem like he was scaring himself, whenever he thought about these things, Metis couldn't help but press his hand on the glass with a little more force, and even his knuckles curled up slightly.

"Xiao Mu, I don't want to go to the hospital. That place... is scary."

"I don't want to go either, but..."

This time, Wakaba Mutsu also agreed with Metis's words.

She didn't really want to go to either the hospital or the film set.

But... I've already started causing trouble for Xiang, and for Youyu too.

Perhaps it would be better for me to avoid this for the time being.

Staying in the band and by Youyu's side will only bring them misfortune.

If Ye Mu lowered his head, a visible weakness would appear in his golden eyes.

Seeing that Wakaba Mutsu seemed to be trying to suppress his grievances and helplessness, Moti felt a surge of anger.

Within the mental space, Metis reached out and placed his hands on Ruoye Mu's shoulders, his voice carrying a hint of pleading.

"Xiao Mu, let's run away."

Now that things have come to this, all they can do is try to escape.

Otherwise, both I and Yu Mu might disappear.

Metis felt a chill run down her spine whenever she thought about how Wakaba Mutsu was taken to the hospital for a check-up by Mori Minami when she was a child.

Although no one abused or harmed them, everyone was very gentle and even showed considerable affection for the girl who was like a doll.

However, girls who are naturally sensitive can sense that this pity is based on treating her as an outsider and a patient.

This is understandable, since those who go to the hospital for treatment are patients, and it's not wrong for people with mental health issues to be treated as outcasts.

As long as you obediently accept the treatment, once you are cured, that pity will turn into heartfelt joy and congratulations.

But to Metis, that emotion felt like the gaze of an executioner with a sharp blade hanging over her head, sending chills down her spine.

If Xiao Mu really exists just like other cute children, will I disappear?

I want to live on; I absolutely do not want to disappear.

Even if his idea was just asking for trouble, Metis didn't want to gamble.

In fact, if Toyokawa Yuu hadn't disrupted the plan this afternoon by taking Wakaba Mutsu off class, she would have told Wakaba Mutsu not to go see the psychologist with her.

“If we stay here, we’ll be sent to the hospital, and we might never see Xiangzi and Mr. Youyu again.”

Looking at Ruoye Mutsu's face and eyes, which were exactly the same as his own, Metis's eyes were filled with anxiety and pleading.

"But, Minami said..."

“But Minami can’t decide what she’s talking about, right? If Grandpa Teiji doesn’t want us to meet Shoko and Mr. Yuu, then we’ll never see them… Mutsu, you have to take action yourself.”

Even though things had been said to this extent, Metis could still see the hesitant expression on Wakaba Mutsu's face.

Gritting his teeth, Metis, in his haste, finally said something that would make Wakaba Mutsu uncomfortable.

"Besides, if you really move to the hospital during this time, not only will your guitar be taken away, but your cell phone might also be taken away. It was a gift from Mr. Yu Yu, something that truly belongs to you alone, right?"

Upon hearing Metis's words, Wakaba Muku's expression immediately stiffened, and his already somewhat reluctant thoughts began to surface on his face—a rare occurrence.

"I don't want...it to be taken away..."

In reality, Wakaba Mutsu instinctively clutched the guitar in her arms. Although she didn't say a word, she had originally planned to obey her mother's gaze and start shining again.

"But where to go... looking for Xiang would only cause him trouble."

Wakaba Mutsuko was aware of Toyokawa Shoko's current situation.

Moving from a pampered young lady living in a magnificent mansion to a cramped, dark, and oppressive little room, it was already quite difficult for her pride as a young lady to accept this.

Moreover, Xiangxiang has to take care of her father, and going to her at this time would only cause her unnecessary trouble.

As for the others, they were even less familiar with them, so why would they be willing to get into such big trouble?

"We can go find Mr. Youyu."

Without the slightest hesitation, Metis gave his answer.

"Didn't you skip class together for a whole afternoon? Even the things that belong only to you were given to you by Mr. Youyu."

Yu Yu...

Upon hearing the name, Wakaba Mutsu's pupils slowly dilated, as if he was somewhat tempted.

If it were Yuyu, she probably wouldn't abandon herself.

However, the reason this happened is essentially because I didn't refuse Youyu's invitation to skip class with me. If I go to see him again...

“Don’t hesitate, Xiao Mu. I know you don’t want to trouble Mr. You Yu, but it’s already happened. If you disappear, Xiang Zi will definitely look for you. If he can’t find you, he will trouble Mr. You Yu. Wouldn’t that cause him even more trouble? It’s better for us to go there ourselves.”

That's true, but...

"It's okay. When Yumu opened Mr. Youyu's computer earlier, I saw the information entered in the member files. I wrote down Mr. Youyu's address."