Chapter 129

Mu Xianqi is a noble princess officially enrolled in M Country! She controls part of M Country's energy lifeline and top-tier technological resources; a single word can shake a certain country's stock market.

Translation: Mu Xianqi is a noble princess officially enrolled in M Guo! She holds part of M Guo's energy lifeline and top-tier technological resources; a single sentence can shake a certain country's stock market.

We need to keep it concise but faithful. Let's produce: "Mu Xianqi is a noble princess officially enrolled in M Guo! She holds part of M Guo's energy lifeline and top-tier technological resources; a single sentence can shake a certain country's stock market."

Check if we omitted anything: "noble princess officially enrolled" -> "noble princess officially enrolled". Could also be "noble princess officially enrolled". Good.

As Liu Wanwan said, "Just a flick of the finger can make multinational corporations tremble," which is no exaggeration.

Translation: As Liu Wanwan said, "Just move your fingers and you can make multinational corporations tremble three times," which is no exaggeration.

We need to keep the quote marks? The source uses Chinese quotes 「」. We can translate to English quotes. We'll keep double quotes.

Thus: As Liu Wanwan said, "Just move your fingers and you can make multinational corporations tremble three times," which is no exaggeration.

He acts just like Mu Nian—low-key and mysterious, rarely appearing in public.

Translation: He acts as low-key and mysterious as Mu Nian, rarely appearing in public view.

Yet he has hidden connections in every field; as long as he wishes, there is no information he cannot uncover, no task he cannot accomplish.

Translation: Yet he has hidden connections in every field; if he wants it, there is no information he cannot find, no task he cannot accomplish!

The An family is truly out of their minds; they could have provoked anyone, but they chose to provoke you, this little princess.

Translation: "The An family is truly messed up; picking on anyone else would be fine, but they had to pick on you, little princess."

Liu Wanwan clicked her tongue in amazement, her tone full of schadenfreude: "Not to mention Mu Xianqi's influence, just speaking of your older brother Mu Nian, his business has been thriving domestically and internationally in recent years; in terms of strength, he surpasses Mu Xianqi."

Translation: Liu Wanwan clicked her tongue in amazement, her tone full of schadenfreude: "Not to mention Mu Xianqi's influence, just saying your older brother Mu Nian—his business over the past few years has been thriving domestically and internationally; in terms of strength, he surpasses Mu Xianqi!"

If Mu Xianqi is a legend in M Country's business world, then Mu Nian is a myth in the global business world.

Translation: If Mu Xianqi is a legend in M Guo's business world, then Mu Nian is a myth in the global business world.

His name has long become synonymous with 'wealth' and 'power,' just like Jiang Su, CEO of the Jiang Conglomerate, and Songhuai, CEO of the Song Conglomerate.

Translation: His name has long become synonymous with "wealth" and "power," just like Jiang Consortium president Jiang Su and Song Consortium president Song Huai.

As long as he wishes, not only a small An family, even those large conglomerates ranked domestically can be financially ruined in a short time by him.

Translation: If he wants it, not to mention a small An family; even those large conglomerates ranked domestically can be driven to bankruptcy by him in a short time.

Mu Youyou controlled her character to follow behind Jiang Liangjin, waiting for him to scout the path; hearing this, she curled her lips, "Big brother has been busy handling matters lately; how could he let this little thing take up his time..."

Translation: Mu Youyu controlled her character to follow behind Jiang Liangjin, waiting for him to scout the path; hearing this, she curled her lips, "Big brother has been busy handling matters lately; how could he let this little thing take up his time..."

She actually hasn't seen her older brother in a long time, only occasionally calling him, knowing he will return to the country these days.

Translation: She actually hasn't seen her older brother in a long time, only occasionally calling him, knowing he will return to the country these days.

I don't know what caused the delay in his return, but Mu Youyou obediently waits.

Translation: She doesn't know why his return was delayed, but Mu Youyu waits obediently.

On the other hand, her cousin Mu Xianqi gave himself a vacation, sending her messages every day these past few days, so she immediately thought of this cousin.

Translation: On the other hand, her cousin Mu Xianqi gave himself a vacation, sending her messages every day these past few days, so she immediately thought of this cousin.

A small matter? Taking up his time?

Translation: "A small matter? Taking up time?"

Liu Wanwan hearing her words, helplessly said, "Stop, stop! Treasure, you should know that in your brothers' eyes, there is no such thing as a small matter!"

Translation: Hearing her words, Liu Wanwan sighed helplessly: "Stop, stop! Bao ah, you should know that in your brothers' eyes, nothing you do is a small matter!"

Only the little one could make Mu Xianqi mobilize so much; for anyone else, they might not even get to see his face.

Translation: Only Youyou could make Mu Xianqi mobilize so many people; for anyone else, they might not even get to see his face.

Mu Youyou controlled her character to follow behind Jiang Liangjin, waiting for him to scout the path; hearing this, she curled her lips, "Big brother has been busy handling matters lately; how could he let this little thing take up his time..."

Wait line 17 is actually: Mu Youyou controlled her character to follow behind Jiang Liangjin, waiting for him to scout the path; hearing this, she curled her lips, "Big brother has been busy handling matters lately; how could he let this little thing take up his time..."

Thus line 17 translation same as line 10.

But we need to check line 17 from original: Actually after line 16, line 17 is: Mu Youyou controlled her character to follow behind Jiang Liangjin, waiting for him to scout the path; hearing this, she curled her lips, "Big brother has been busy handling matters lately; how could he let this little thing take up his time..."

We'll translate similarly.

Then she spoke up, saying, "All right, Wanwan, I'm not chatting with you anymore; I'm going to see if little fish is awake."

Translation: She then said, "All right, Wanwan, I'm not chatting with you anymore; I'm going to see if Xiao Yu is awake."

"Received!"

Translation: "Received!"

After hanging up the phone, she got up and went to the fish's room.

Translation: After hanging up, she got up and went to Yu Yu's room.

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Translation: * (just keep the asterisk as is? Probably we need to output the line as is: "*". We'll output "*".

The Jiang family.

Translation: Jiang Family.

Jiang Liangyin looked at the WeChat message from Mu Youyou saying "【Not playing】", his fingertip paused on the screen, then he exited the game, got up, and walked toward the living room.

Translation: Jiang Liangjin saw the message "Not playing" sent by Mu Youyu on WeChat; his fingertip paused on the screen, then he exited the game and got up, heading toward the living room.

He planned to have dinner.

Translation: He planned to have dinner.

He had just sat down at the dining table when Shen Ningmu walked over holding a bowl of soup, placed it before him, with an expectant gaze, "Ah Yin, the day after tomorrow Ah You's public banquet, you must perform well!"

Translation: Just as he sat down at the dining table, Shen Ningmu came over with a bowl of soup, placed it before him, eyes expectant: "A Jin, you must put on a good showing at A Yu's public banquet the day after tomorrow!"

Jiang Liangyin lowered his eyes, glanced at the red dates, longan, and the dark reddish unknown ingredients floating in the soup, without changing his expression, he pushed the bowl slightly to the side.

Translation: Jiang Liangjin glanced down at the red dates, longan, and the dark reddish unknown ingredients floating in the soup, his expression unchanged as he pushed the bowl slightly away.

He picked up his chopsticks, took a bite of vegetables, lifted his gaze to his mother, "I know."

Translation: He picked up his chopsticks, took a bite of vegetables, looked up at his mother, and said, "I know."

He doesn't need others to tell him; he will perform well anyway.

Translation: He doesn't need anyone to tell him; he will also perform well.

"You know nothing!" Shen Ningmu sat opposite him, lightly tapping the table with her fingertips, "This banquet is not like previous small gatherings; the thirteen brothers from the Mu and Song families will undoubtedly all be present!"

Translation: "You don't know anything!" Shen Ningmu sat opposite him, tapping the table lightly with her fingertips, "This banquet is not like the previous small gatherings; all thirteen brothers of the Mu and Song families will surely be present!"

After all, they are organizing a big event; these past few days, the Mu and Song families have been busy sending out invitations, inviting many media reporters; by then, everyone's eyes will be on Ah You!

Translation: After all, they're preparing a big event; these days the Mu and Song families have been busy sending out invitations, inviting many media reporters, so by then everyone's eyes will be on A Yu!

And as her son, being close to Ah You, his every move is even more closely watched.

Translation: And as someone close to A Yu, his own son's every move is even more closely watched.

Jiang Liangyin's eyebrows slightly rose; he had also heard a few days ago from Young Treasure that her several close cousins all said they would attend.

Translation: Jiang Liangjin's eyebrows slightly rose; he had also heard a few days ago from Youbao that her several close paternal cousins all said they would attend.

Moreover, Mu Xie has finished handling overseas matters; he is on his way back to the country today, arriving at the latest tomorrow morning.

Translation: Meanwhile, Mu Xin has finished handling overseas affairs and is on his way back to the country; he will arrive at the latest tomorrow morning.

Also, Mu Xianqi and Mu Xianyan will arrive at the latest tomorrow evening.

Translation: Moreover, Mu Xianqi and Mu Xianyan will arrive at the latest tomorrow evening.

He silently counted the number in his mind.

Translation: He silently counted the number in his mind.

Thirteen is thirteen; it's fine as long as it's not thirty.

Translation: "Thirteen is thirteen; it's not like thirty would be fine."

Otherwise, some brothers haven't been seen in a long time; their appearances might have changed, and besides, there are several pairs of twins.

Translation: Otherwise, some brothers haven't been seen in a long time; their appearances might have changed, and besides, there are several pairs of twins.

If there really were thirty people crowded together, he might fail to recognize everyone and mix up names, which would be embarrassing.

Translation: If there really were thirty people crowded together, he might fail to recognize everyone and mix up names, which would be embarrassing.

As he was thinking, his father Jiang Su walked over and took over Shen Ningmu's words: "At that time, you must definitely not mistake anyone, especially Song Huaiyu and Song Huaixian—they love to imitate each other! If you can't tell them apart, once they file a complaint, your goodwill over the past years will instantly turn negative!"

Translation: As he was thinking, his father Jiang Su walked over and took over Shen Ningmu's words: "At that time, you must absolutely not mistake anyone, especially the pair Song Huaiyu and Song Huaixian, who love to imitate each other! If you can't tell them apart, once they complain, your goodwill over these years will instantly turn negative!"

"'I know.' Jiang Liangyin replied."

Translation: "I know." Jiang Liangjin replied.

He had already memorized their features.

Translation: He had already memorized their features.

The younger brother Song Huaixian has pierced ears, blond hair, and likes to imitate his steady older brother.

Translation: The younger brother Song Huaixian has pierced ears, blond hair, and likes to imitate his steady older brother.

The older brother Song Huaiyu has no piercings, his hair is naturally black, and his personality has always been aloof.

Translation: The older brother Song Huaiyu has no piercings, his hair is naturally black, and his temperament has always been aloof.

They are easy to distinguish at a glance.

Translation: At a glance, they are easy to distinguish.

He also clearly knows that in this generation of the Song and Mu families, aside from the dragon-and-phoenix twins Mu Youyou and Mu Xie, there are three pairs of twins.

Translation: He also clearly knows that in this generation of the Song and Mu families, aside from the dragon-and-phoenix twins Mu Youyu and Mu Xin, there are three pairs of twins.

However, the other two pairs, though sharing the same parents, do not look exactly alike.

Translation: But the other two pairs, though sharing the same parents, do not look completely identical.

Among those three pairs, only Song Huaiyu and Song Huaixian have identical facial features; if you only look at their faces, strangers cannot tell them apart at all!

Translation: Among those three pairs, only Song Huaiyu and Song Huaixian have identical facial features; if you only look at their faces, strangers cannot tell them apart at all!

Shen Ningmu patted her son's arm and gave him advice: "The day after tomorrow, dress more formally; when you see them, take the initiative to greet them, call Ah You whatever she calls you, and help serve tea and pass things around, appearing steady and thoughtful."

Translation: Shen Ningmu patted her son's arm and gave him advice: "The day after tomorrow, dress formally; when you see them, take the initiative to greet them, call A Yu whatever she calls you, and help serve tea and pass things, appearing steady and thoughtful."

Jiang Liangyin furrowed his brows slightly; just thinking about it made him feel that day he would be too busy to have a chance to get close to Young Treasure.

Translation: Jiang Liangjin frowned slightly; just thinking about it made him feel that day he would be too busy to get close to Youbao.

Shen Ningmu didn't notice his thoughts, and added: "Especially Mu Nian, he's the eldest brother, his words carry weight; you should listen to him more and interrupt less, showing your... reliability!"

Translation: Shen Ningmu didn't notice his thought, then added: "Especially Mu Nian, as the eldest brother, his words carry weight; listen to him more, interrupt less, and show your... reliability!"

She thought for a moment, "Also Song LuXiao, you haven't offended him before, this time take the initiative to talk to him! As for Mu Xianqi, he just helped Ah Yu resolve the An Family matter, you praise him more for caring about his sister, he'll definitely be happy!"

Mu Xianqi is most susceptible to this.

"Understood." Jiang Liangjin spoke briefly, keeping her mother's words in mind.

Jiang Su nodded at the side, also adding: "Xiao Xi, A Ya, Xiao Jing, don't provoke them."

Those who understand, understand.

"Understood." Jiang Liangjin replied again, her chopsticks still picking up food intermittently, her gaze occasionally drifting toward the stairwell, her mind full of the person on her mind.

She must have finished asking the person and is now waiting for him to come online, right?

At that moment, Shen Ningmu's gaze fell on the bowl of soup that hadn't been touched and had been pushed away by her son, her tone tinged with grievance: "Ah Jin, why aren't you drinking? This is soup I painstakingly simmered for fifteen minutes, specially made to nourish your body—please have some!"

"……" Jiang Liangjin paused her movements, not daring to drink.

He put down his chopsticks, stood up, "I'm full."

Speaking, he picked up the bowl of soup and shoved it in front of Jiang Su, tone natural: "Dad, Mom's stewed soup—try it."

Shen Ningmu didn't insist either, turning to look at Jiang Su, her face instantly breaking into a gentle smile: "Husband, go ahead and drink! I specially made this for you two father and son; A Jin's share is for you—you happen to drink two bowls, to nourish your body."

Jiang Su looked at the dark red soup in the bowl, somewhat hesitant: "What's it made of?"

Shen Ningmu counted the ingredients, ticking them off on her fingers: "Red dates, longan, pear, wolfberry, yam, carrot..."

Jiang Su had heard too many of his wife's "culinary masterpieces" before; hearing that the ingredients were fairly normal this time, he set his mind at ease, picked up one of the dark red soups and took a sip.

Just after swallowing, his brows furrowed; after a few seconds he forced a tentative smile, tone probing: "... Why is it so salty? Did you add too much salt?"

It was still salty-sweet, salty-sweet.

He suppressed his discomfort and swallowed it down without changing his expression.

Shen Ningmu shook her head: "What wrong with the salt! It's supposed to have salt, plus brown sugar, and I even added a bit of oyster sauce for freshness!"

This is nutritionally balanced!

Jiang Su: "..." He didn't know what to say for a moment.

Looking at the leftover soup in the bowl, he suddenly felt his throat tighten.

"..."

Jiang Liangjin, standing nearby, seeing his fortunate father, could no longer restrain himself and slipped upstairs.