Chapter 150: When did you come?

After one class, Jiang Liangjin saw Song Lujing still hadn't replied, opened the chat window and saw she hadn't been deleted, so she put her phone away reassured.

He turned his head to look at Mu Youyu beside him, saw she had finished the line draft and was now lowering her head to color the figures.

Then he reached out and lightly tapped her desk, his voice indulgent: "Youbao, want to do this practice book to relax a bit?"

Though it sounded like a joke, no one understood the ins and outs better than they did each other.

Actually, they still study.

But since childhood, their parents have taught them to prioritize happiness, so even if their grades aren't good, they'll have a lifetime of wealth and honor.

Moreover, since they were quick-witted and learned fast as children, they had already finished all high school knowledge; now they just occasionally flip through books to keep their problem-solving speed.

Mu Youyu raised her eyes, nodded slightly, and said, "Okay."

Jiang Liangjin chuckled, took out a practice book and pen from the drawer, moved closer to her, and they began discussing in low voices.

Not long after, it was noon and school let out.

Jiang Liangjin glanced at the student council notice sent by Gu Xingnan on her phone, turned to Mu Youyu and said, "Youbao, I'm going to the student council to handle some things."

"Okay!"

Mu Youyu nodded, her eyes lighting up as if remembering something: "Then I'll go home first to see if Teacher Lin has arrived; I need to go greet her."

Jiang Liangjin, hearing that, cautioned: "Be careful on the road, call me if anything comes up, and remember to eat before coming back."

Mu Youyu obediently replied, waved, and went downstairs.

Just as she reached the school building entrance, her pocket phone rang, the label showing "Ling gege."

She froze a moment, somewhat surprised to receive a call from Jun Chenling at this time; her fingertip slid over the answer key, and a clear, sweet voice sounded: "Ling gege?"

Before she could ask further, a familiar male voice came from the other end, low and pleasant, with a hint of smile: "Youbao, where are you?"

Mu Youyu wondered why Jun Chenling, in Y Guo, was asking her location, but she honestly replied: "I'm at school."

"Care to show some concern?"

Jun Chenling quickly said: "Send me your location, I'll come find you!"

Mu Youyu was even more surprised, her voice rising a bit: "Ling gege, you've come to C Shi?"

"Yeah!" Jun Chenling's tone was a bit light: "I've just arrived not long ago."

The queen of Y Guo is a Z Country national, so Jun Chenling isn't unfamiliar with Z Country, but his visits have been few.

She was only surprised that he had suddenly returned.

Less than ten minutes after sending the location, Mu Youyu had already reached the school gate; shortly after she stood there, a burst of exclamations came.

She followed the crowd's gaze sideways; a luxury car slowly pulled up in front of her, its body gleaming, revealing a low-key yet unmistakable luxury.

The car door was opened respectfully by an attendant; the first to step out was the chief attendant in a neat suit, who bowed slightly toward the interior.

Thereafter, a tall figure stepped out from the car.

Jun Chenling had shed his usual tailcoat, donning a dark Z Country–style casual outfit; his light gold hair caught the sun, his face masked, revealing only his dark green eyes.

He walked briskly toward her, his steps steady, bearing the aura of long-held high position.

Upon reaching her, he slightly bent, his gaze level with hers, voice gentle: "Youbao, long time no see."

Attendant: "Used to it, used to it."

Mu Youyu looked up at him; although they had only been apart for about two weeks, she felt his steadiness had grown a bit heavier, yet his gaze toward her remained the same.

"Ling gege, why did you suddenly come to C Shi?" she couldn't help but ask; behind her, a few secretly watching classmates had already covered their mouths in shock.

"Wow, who is this?! So handsome, maybe mixed-race?! How is he standing with my goddess?"

"Hey, when did our school have someone like this?"

"Check the news more! Look at those green eyes—definitely Prince Xun Li of Y Guo!"

"This person must be here for my goddess! Are he and the goddess now nominally siblings?"

"Envious of the goddess—I've said that before."

"……"

The discussion was loud, but Jun Chenling acted as if he hadn't heard, only smiling at Mu Youyu, his dark green eyes crinkling, as he opened the rear car door.

Moreover, he made a gentleman's gesture toward his sister, waiting for her to get in before he did, then explained: "I came to pick you up!"

After she settled in, she curiously asked: "Ling gege, what are you picking me up for?"

Jun Chenling turned sideways, his gaze landing on her face, the corner of his mouth hinting at a mysterious smile, and said slowly: "Let's go see A Xin."

In less than half an hour, the two arrived at the Mu Family residence.

Seeing a familiar person, Jun Chenling's eyes curved.

Mu Xin had received his sister's message in advance, so he didn't wait at the school gate but waited at the home entrance.

Upon seeing the familiar figure, his eyes flickered; he walked over and gently rubbed his dear sister's hair, his tone indulgent: "Dear, how did you come back? Did Second Brother send you?"

At first, seeing his sister hadn't returned, he had wanted to ask about it.

"No!" Mu Youyu shook her head, about to gesture for her brother to look at the person beside her, when she heard a few coughs.

Jun Chenling stood by the car, seeing Mu Xin's eyes only on his sister, completely treating him as air, he couldn't help but cough deliberately: "Cough cough!"

Only then did Mu Xin turn his head, seeing Jun Chenling standing beside his sister; he started, then stepped forward: "A Ling, how did you come?"

The two had just been messaging each other; he had wondered why Jun Chenling took a day to reply, thinking he was busy and unavailable, never expecting he had come to Z Country.

Before returning home, he had handled eighty percent of Y Guo's affairs, and also left a few subordinates with Jun Chenling.

But logically, even if Jun Chenling handled affairs, it would take a month to finish the rest!

He'd only be free around mid-September.

Seeing this person, Jun Chenling was completely at ease: "I came just because I wanted to."

Indeed, he is! His processing speed has sped up nicely; he finished over two weeks early, double-checked, and even he admires himself!

Mu Youyu saw the two still talking outside, laughed, tugged her brother's hand, and said: "Brother, let's go inside—has Teacher Lin arrived?"

Mu Xin's gaze fell again onto her precious little sister, "Yes, he's inside."

Jun Chenling didn't ask further.

The two followed Mu Youyu inside.

Just as they pushed open the door, they smelled a faint tea fragrance.

In the living room, a refined middle-aged man sat on the sofa, holding a cup of hot tea; upon seeing the three at the doorway, he immediately smiled, stood up, and walked toward Mu Youyu.

He was tall and straight-backed, without a hint of stoop, his movements carrying a scholar's distinctive air, "Hey, my beloved disciple, you've finally returned!"

Mu Youyu obediently called out, "Teacher Lin!"

Lin Tingsong, her Art School Teacher, an International Top-tier Art School Master, holding a pivotal position in the International Art School Circle, to say he could uphold half the country is no exaggeration.

When Lin Tingsong's gaze fell on her face, he was full of relief, raising his hand to gently pat her shoulder, wearing a loving expression, "It hasn't been long since we last saw each other, Ah You has become even prettier."