novelraw Chapter 241 Seeking a Tutorial
Chapter 241 Seeking a Tutorial
The eldest brother, Xin Muyuan, is the head of the Xin Group. Young and capable, decisive and ruthless, he's a figure no one dares to mess with in the business world. But at home, he's Xin Mubai's "number one reader." When a reporter interviewed Xin Muyuan, asking, "What do you think of your younger brother's architectural works?" Xin Muyuan replied expressionlessly with four words: "My family's pride."
Xin Mubai took a screenshot of these four characters and set it as his WeChat Moments cover photo.
The marriage of the eldest brother, Xin Muyuan, has become the talk of the town online. He and his sister-in-law are childhood sweethearts, growing up together, studying abroad together, completing their postgraduate studies together, and naturally getting married after graduation. When the two stand together, it's not the kind of overly sweet romance, but rather a composed and evenly matched relationship—you understand my research, I understand your projects, and when they chat, it's like two masters sparring.
Netizens have given this relationship a name: the ceiling of intellectual homosexuality.
"It's not about looks, it's about brains. It's not just being attracted, it's being completely captivated."
"Isn't this the right way to have a marriage in a wealthy family? It's not about alliances or mutual benefits; it's about me appreciating you and you understanding me."
"The Xin family's family values are just too upright!"
My sister-in-law is also in academia. She is gentle and speaks softly, but every word she says is to the point.
The eldest brother and sister-in-law also had two sons and a daughter, all three children being incredibly lively. Xin Mubai's doting on his nephews and nieces reached an outrageous level. There was a wall in his studio covered with the three children's drawings—the drawings were crooked and the lines were not straight, but he framed each one and hung them in the most conspicuous place.
Someone asked him, "You're a master architect, don't you feel it's beneath you to hang children's graffiti on your walls?"
He replied, "What do you know? This is called aesthetic enlightenment."
As for Xin Mubai himself, he is already a recognized leader in the architectural world at a young age. His representative works are located all over the country, from cultural centers to art galleries, from urban landmarks to rural renovations, and each work has a high degree of recognizability—simple, restrained, and understanding of light. Some people have commented on his architectural style: "Like him, he may be sharp-tongued, but he has a warm heart."
He never relies on his family's resources. The Xin Group's main business is real estate, but he only undertakes independent projects, and he doesn't even use his real name when bidding. He said, "I don't want people to say that Xin Mubai's projects were obtained through the Xin Group."
The eldest brother, Xin Muyuan, said, "Let him be. He won't starve."
Then he quietly forwarded all of Xin Mubai's press releases for each of his projects to the family group chat.
Following the screenshot controversy, Xin Mubai once again became the focus of attention across the internet. But this time, it wasn't because he swore, but because—he once again topped the list of Haicheng's most eligible bachelors.
The comments section went from "condemning Lu Xiran" to "analyzing how happy she would be to marry Xin Mubai" overnight.
Someone compiled a long list:
"First, he's a big shot himself, the second young master of the Xin family. Second, his older brother dotes on him; marrying him is like having a doting older brother and a gentle, rational sister-in-law. Third, their three children are all so adorable, which shows a wonderful family atmosphere. Fourth, he's so good to his friends, how could he be bad to his wife? Fifth, sharp-tongued? So what if he's sharp-tongued? Being sharp-tongued shows he's genuine, and he has principles!"
"And have you noticed that he insults people in a sophisticated way, but he never crosses the line—this kind of person is truly well-mannered."
"What kind of family could raise someone like this?"
"Just look at his older brother and you'll understand."
Xin Mubai watched helplessly as public opinion shifted from "Is Lu Xiran a green tea b*tch?" to "When will Xin Mubai get married?" and then from "When will Xin Mubai get married?" to "How to marry into the Xin family?"
He was completely devastated.
He scrolled through the comments, his expression growing increasingly grim.
"What the hell is this?" He tossed his phone onto the sofa. "Are these guys crazy?"
His phone vibrated again. He picked it up and saw a message from his older brother, Xin Muyuan: "I saw it trending."
Xin Mubai replied, "Mm."
Brother: "Do you need me to help you remove it?"
Xin Mubai thought for a moment and replied with three words: "No need."
Eldest brother: "Then you figure it out yourself."
Xin Mubai: "Understood."
He sighed, put his phone on silent, turned over, and buried his face in the sofa.
He decided to shut up.
He didn't say another word.
These people have gone from criticizing Lu Xiran to arranging blind dates for him. Is the next step to have his birth date and time analyzed for compatibility?
The discussion about Xin Mubai lasted for a whole day.
Just as the hype was starting to die down, another reply came like a bombshell, catching the entire internet completely off guard.
Xie Si'an.
The moment this name was mentioned, the entire academic community was shaken. The youngest Chinese professor at G University, in his early thirties, had already published more than twenty papers in top journals. With his handsome appearance and gentle demeanor, he was privately referred to by students as "G University's walking admissions brochure."
He rarely posts on Weibo; his last post was a repost of an academic article six months ago. But now, he's posted a short message:
"Seeing everyone's discussion, I'd like to say a few words. Ranran will always be my most beloved younger sister. We've known each other since childhood, childhood sweethearts—the truth is, I've been in love with her since my teenage years, and she has always treated me like an older brother, never showing any ambiguity or giving me any false impressions. She has always maintained a proper distance from me, frank, clean, and straightforward. Those were my own unconcealed feelings, and had nothing to do with Ranran. Now, as her older brother, I implore you all: please stop bothering her in my name. She deserves to be treated gently, not troubled by unfounded speculation."
His few words, spoken calmly and unhurriedly, revealed his refined manners and tact. There was no sentimentality, no explanation, only a gentle and steadfast confidence—like him, a man of profound learning, radiating an inner brilliance.
There were no screenshots, no pictures, just a clean and simple text, yet it felt like a slap in the face to everyone who had ever accused Lu Xiran of "playing with emotions."
The comment section instantly exploded—
"Wait, wait... Xie Si'an? Is it that Xie Si'an? The youngest Chinese professor at G University? The one who publishes SCI papers like it's nothing?!?"
"I'm dumbfounded. A professor from G University personally spoke up for Lu Xiran? Did she save the galaxy in her past life? This social media frenzy is unbelievable!"
"He said he had a crush on her? In high school?! Holy crap—that means Xie Si'an already secretly liked Lu Xiran before Gu Yanshen even knew who she was? This timeline is incredible..."
"No... three! A top professor, an architecture mogul, and the head of the Gu family—each one is at the pinnacle of their field. One got rejected and called her 'my dearest little sister,' another was rejected and argued fiercely for her, and the third confessed his love to everyone on LED screens throughout the city. Lu Xiran, come out here! What did you do to them? No, you should give them a lecture! I'll listen on my knees!"