Chapter 134

Mu Xi was the first to react, her brows slightly furrowed, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness: "Youbao, A Jin..."

Mu Xu took over the conversation, saying, "Besides us, there are other cousins—dear, pick one, okay?"

The uncles, Mu Nian, Mu Xi, Song LuXiao, Song Lujing, Lu Chu Yi, and Song Yan nodded.

Song Yusu lounged with his legs crossed, raised an eyebrow and gave a light smile, respecting his sister's decision.

Mu Youyu gave a soft "oh," her long lashes lowering to conceal the fleeting mischief in her eyes.

She lifted her face, her gaze sweetly scanning the eager cousins, then slowly said, "Well… pick the cousin whose seat is nearest to A Jin."

The uncles: "……"

What's the difference between this and just directly picking Jiang Liangjin?!

Uncle Mu burst into laughter and tears, attempting to reason: "Little treasure, the performance order and seating arrangements are two separate things..."

He tried to make this blatantly partial choice less conspicuous.

Mu Youyu tilted her head, an innocent expression on her face, "But standing with A Jin, or being a bit nearer to him, would make me happier. If I'm happy, won't I look more beautiful on camera? Won't tomorrow's headlines be more perfect?"

She paused, her eyes sweeping over the elders who were momentarily speechless, and softly added, "Besides, A Jin is handsome too; if we stand together, the picture will definitely be pleasing to the eye, and everyone will like it more."

The uncles fell silent again.

The reasoning sounds right, but something still feels off...

What's this stifling feeling in my heart?

Mu Nian gazed at his sister's eyes, which seemed to scream 'I just want to pick A Jin,' realizing that further arguing would be pointless and might only make the little princess unhappy.

He let out a helpless sigh, exchanged a look with Grandfather Mu, and resignedly said, "Okay."

Mu Youyu's face broke into a victorious smile, "Thank you, Grandfather! Uncle… brothers! Then I'll go find A Jin first!"

"Walk a bit slower."

When Mu Xu finished speaking, he saw Mu Youyu turn and leave with light steps, leaving behind a group of Mu and Song family men backstage, exchanging glances and feeling mixed emotions.

Well, after going around in circles, the little rascal's heart still puts that Jiang family boy first!

Song LuXiao watched his sister's excited back, feeling a sour pang, shook his head and chuckled, "We've been arguing over this order for ages, but it would've been better if Jiang Liangjin weren't here!"

"He's here." Mu Xianqi, who had just entered, said flatly, tossing out those three words.

Song Huaiyu and Song Huaixian, who had just entered, nodded.

Mu Nian gazed toward the doorway, his eyes deep, and ultimately only let out a soft hum.

... Never mind, her happiness is what matters most.

Song Yusu let out an "ah," laughing carefree, "Why all these expressions? Isn't it good to have one more person protecting the treasure?"

He paused, then added as an afterthought, "Besides, A Jin's status works too!"

Lu Chu Yi let out a hehe, "Traitor."

Song LuXiao also looked over, speechless, "Did he bribe you?"

＊ (just a star)

The day of the banquet.

The red carpet wound from the hotel entrance to the banquet hall entrance.

As Mu Youyu and Jiang Liangjin stepped out of the luxury car, the reporters at the door fell into a brief silence, then erupted in a wave of gasps and shutter clicks.

She wore a moon-white haute couture gown, its hem dotted with tiny diamonds, flowing like moonlight as she walked, the layered chiffon train swirling like clouds and mist, swaying gently with her movements, exuding an ethereal aura.

The strapless design perfectly revealed the blue-white necklace at her throat, while a princess crown gifted by the Y Kingdom's queen rested on her head, enhancing her already delicate, lightly made-up face and making her look even more noble.

Beside her, Jiang Liangjin wore a black suit with a pure white tie at the collar, his features handsome and his demeanor restrained yet noble.

The young man stood tall like a pine, his gaze toward the girl beside him gentle; together they presented a perfect match of talent and beauty, as if stepped out of a painting, making it impossible to look away.

"Good heavens, is this the long-hidden miss of the Mu-Song family? She's too beautiful!"

"I told you the news from over a decade ago wasn't wrong! The Mu family really does have a miss!"

"Beside her is Jiang Shao, the sole heir of the Jiang conglomerate! Together they're too perfect a match!"

Someone inhaled, "No wonder the Mu family went to such lengths for this event—this grandeur is worthy of the treasure cherished by the Mu and Song families."

Those in the know understand that the Jiang and Mu families are old friends; they've been childhood sweethearts! Did the Mu and Song families, by revealing their identities, also bring out the future son-in-law?

Princess Yan has already posted a Weibo about this banquet.

Furthermore, Mu Corporation's Mu Nian, Song Corporation's Song Huai, and even the usually low-key Mu Xianqi in Z Country have each posted a Weibo, stirring up domestic circles long ago.

What they intend to make public is the sole miss of this generation of the Mu and Song families—Mu Youyu.

Only I am curious—who are the thirteen brothers Princess Yan mentioned?

I thought I just saw Chu Chu and Song Yan! Why did the Mu family even invite them?!

「……」 (no subject)

Amid the chatter, the two walked into the hall with composure.

The hall was already filled with guests—domestic military, business, and political elites, the four major conglomerates of C City, and the heads of the seven great noble families, all present, perfumes and silks mingling, glasses clinking.

Yet everyone's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the two at the entrance.

The reporters frantically clicked their shutters.

Mu Nian, Mu Xi, and Mu Xu had already been waiting in the center of the banquet hall, their three outfits different yet equally eye-catching.

Upon seeing the two enter, Mu Xi stepped forward first, helplessly looking at her sister, "Wouldn't it be better to walk with your brother? Going with him in the car even slowed us by a minute!"

Though her tone was sour, her eyes were full of indulgence.

Mu Youyu lifted her delicate little face and gave him a smile with a coquettish tone, "Okay, next time I'll definitely walk with the second brother!"

Mu Xi: "……" There's no such thing as a next time!

Forget it, I'll dote on my own sister.