Chapter 169: Naming

Mu Youyu bent over and picked up the little cat, her fingertips rubbing its soft belly, her tone excited: "This is a gift from Brother Huaixian! Brother, look how pretty it is!"

The little cat seemed to understand the praise, nuzzling in her arms.

Song Huaixian stepped forward and patted his chest, "I specially picked this plush toy—clingy and won't wreck the house, perfect to keep the treasure entertained."

Mu Xin glanced at him lightly and said nothing.

Relieve boredom? The treasure is doted on by this bunch all the time—when would she lack company, let alone feel bored!

Clearly, Song Huaixian is just trying to win her favor.

Qing An immediately added, "I've already given it M Kingdom Royal Family certification—from now on it's a princess cat!"

Saying this, he handed the metal plate engraved with the royal badge to Mu Xin, wearing a self-satisfied "quick, praise me" expression.

Mu Xin took the metal plate, glanced at it, shook his head helplessly yet amused, and handed it to the nearby servant, "Find a suitable collar to hang it on—don't choke it."

After giving the servant his orders, he turned to Qing An, "Have you really finished those matters?"

"Don't worry, don't worry," Qing An waved his hand, his golden eyes shifting to Jun Chenling, "My older brother and sister are watching over me, and besides, how could I miss Brother Nian's big engagement banquet?"

Jun Chenling leaned on the sofa, his long fingers idly tapping the armrest, and said lightly, "You're probably not here for the drink."

The meaning of those words couldn't be clearer—it's not to attend the engagement banquet; it's clearly aimed at Mu Youyu.

Hearing that, Qing An saw Mu Xin curl the corner of his mouth, his eyes widening in disbelief as he looked at him, "Why is your Z Country Language better than mine?"

He's only studied Z Country Language for about four years!!

Jun Chenling raised his brows, a proud look on his face, "I'm a prodigy."

Qing An made a dismissive "tsk" and said nothing.

No one else responded.

Jun Chenling merely glanced at the little cat in Mu Youyu's arms, smiled, and asked, "Youbao, have you picked a name?"

Mu Youyu froze, lowered her head to gaze at the kitten's clear blue eyes, and murmured, "What should I call it……"

"Snow Snow!" Qing An clapped suddenly, eyes brightening, "Let's call it Snow Snow! It's lovely and fitting—no wonder it's Youbao, the names you pick are always so cute!"

Mu Youyu: "……"

She hasn't even spoken yet!

As he spoke, Qing An couldn't resist reaching out to poke the kitten's fluffy little head, but halfway there Mu Xin lightly slapped his hand away.

Mu Xin asked gently, "Treasure, do you like this name?"

Mu Youyu shook her head, "Not nice."

Song Huaixian and Jun Chenling also thought it wasn't nice.

Mu Xin: "Then we'll wait a few days until we find a name we like—no rush."

Qing An said, "I think it's nice!"

How adorable!

No one paid him any attention.

Mu Xin's gaze fell on his sister's face, his tone tinged with indulgence, "Shall we go wash it first? Wash it clean before holding it."

Mu Youyu lowered her head to look at the clean little cat in her arms, feeling somewhat reluctant, and muttered softly, "But it looks already clean—do we really need to wash it?"

Mu Xin smiled, reached out to ruffle her hair, "It's been brought in from outside—this way it's hygienic."

Just then, light footsteps sounded at the door; Mu Xi came in holding a snack bag, saw the people in the living room, especially Qing An, and blinked, "Oh, you two are here too? Rare guests."

He walked over and saw the little cat in Mu Youyu's arms, "Wow, treasure, where did this cat come from?"

Song Huaixian hurried to speak, afraid someone else would steal the credit, "I gave it, I gave it! I specially picked this plush cat—it's a perfect match for our family's treasure!"

Mu Xin was just telling the servant to take the cat down.

Song Huaixian then realized something, looked at Mu Youyu, and asked curiously, "Treasure, didn't you go out with A Jin today?"

Usually at this time, aren't they always stuck together?

Because every time he messaged her before, the treasure sister never replied, always saying she was out with Jiang Liangjin!

Mu Youyu shook her head, "No, I just got back—he's at home right now."

Mu Xi naturally knew—she had messaged him.

Mu Xin: "……"

He was just curious what benefit Jiang Liangjin had given Song Huaixian.

That made him side with him from the start!

Mu Xi placed the snack bag in his sister's arms, "A Jin should have delivered Youbao to the doorstep before leaving."

Song Huaixian gave an oh, a flicker of mischief in his eyes, leaned close to his sister and winked, "I was wondering—seeing how happy our treasure was just now, it turns out she spent the afternoon with someone."

Mu Youyu shoved him, "... Brother Huaixian, don't talk nonsense!"

"I'm not talking nonsense, the treasure is wronging me—waa waa waa waa waa!" Song Huaixian deliberately drew out a crying tone, his eyes full of laughter, obviously teasing her on purpose.

Mu Youyu: "……"

Seeing this, Qing An also joined in the fun, "If Youbao likes it, next time I'll help you tie up Jiang Liangjin and have him keep you company every day."

"Brother, look at them!" Mu Youyu could no longer hold back, she stepped behind Mu Xin and Mu Xi, tightly gripping Mu Xin's collar, as if she'd found a backbone, her tone tinged with grievance.

Mu Xin sighed helplessly, reached out to shield his sister behind him, his gaze sweeping over Song Huaixian and Qing An, and warned in a stern tone, "Don't bully Youbao; keep teasing her and you two won't be welcome here anymore."

The two immediately wiped their smiles, Song Huaixian raising his hands in surrender, "Okay, okay, okay, I won't tease her."

Qing An also obediently nodded.

Mu Youyu hid behind Mu Xin, reached out to tug at his brother's collar, and muttered softly, "They're doing it on purpose."

Mu Xi laughed, ruffling the top of her head, and said indulgently, "Knowing they're bad, next time I won't play with them—big brother will keep you company."

Jun Chenling secretly breathed a sigh of relief, glad he hadn't spoken, otherwise he'd have been added to Mu Xin's warning as well.

Song Huaixian immediately protested, "Hey, Xiao Xixi, you can't keep the treasure from playing with us—we're just doting on her!"

Qing An also chimed in, his golden eyes full of smiles, "Exactly, only Youbao can get us to indulge like this; with anyone else, we wouldn't even bother."

Mu Xin ignored their excuses, reached over and took the snack bag his sister had in her hand, opened it and glanced inside—everything was what his sister loved—and smiled, "Finish your meal first, then have some; dear, go back to your room to play."

"Okay!" Mu Youyu nodded obediently, said a word to the few, then went upstairs.

Jun Chenling finally straightened up slowly, his fingertip still lightly tapping the sofa armrest, his gaze falling on Mu Xin, "Older brother's engagement banquet—has Youbao's dress been prepared?"

"Already prepared." Mu Xi took over, leaning back against the sofa with a hint of pride, "Made personally by Sister Yan; our treasure is definitely the most eye-catching here besides Sister Yan and the elder brother."

Qing An raised an eyebrow, a flicker of curiosity in his golden eyes, "More beautiful than the royal banquet's attire?"

"Of course." Mu Xi lifted her chin, "Youbao looks good in anything."

Song Huaixian snorted, dissatisfied, "I also prepared accessories for Youbao that match the dress perfectly."

Mu Xi gave him a sideways glance, not breaking character.