Chapter 181

The motorcade didn't head to the Mu Family or the Song Family, but drove straight into the Mu Family's old residence.

At the gate of the old residence, people had already filled the area, and several elders of the Mu Family were dressed in proper home attire.

With Grandfather Mu leading, their worried gazes were fixed on a line of vehicles.

The door of the leading vehicle was opened by Song LuXiao, and Mu Youyu stepped down from the car under the support of Jiang Liangjin and Mu Xin.

Song LuXiao and Song Lujing followed behind the two.

Seeing Mu Youyu return safely, everyone's worried hearts finally settled.

Mu Youyu had just steadied herself when Grandfather Mu stepped forward and grabbed her hand.

"Youbao!"

Grandfather Mu quickly stepped forward, gently took her hand, his rough palm warm, and carefully examined her, asking, "Anywhere uncomfortable? Did those little brats hurt you?"

"Grandfather, I'm fine," Mu Youyu said, looking up and smiling.

Grandfather Mu patted her shoulder, his tone sinking: "It's good that you're okay; whoever dares to bully our Mu Family's child will not be let off lightly!"

The other brothers, currently unnoticed, called out and tactfully stepped aside, saying nothing more.

Although Jun Chenling and Qing An were not relatives of the Mu Family, they still addressed everyone according to etiquette.

Their voices were respectful and their manners proper, yet being in an old residence full of Mu Family relatives, they inevitably appeared somewhat conspicuous.

Besides these two being conspicuous in the old residence, only Jiang Liangjin stood out the most.

He was unconsciously squeezed by the brothers and elders to a position half a step behind Mu Youyu, his figure tall and slender.

Though he should naturally exude a powerful Atmosphere, he deliberately restrained his edge now, his icy aura largely faded, leaving only gentleness.

After Jiang Liangjin called out, he stood silently to the side, his gaze burning as he watched Mu Youyu surrounded by the elders.

It seemed as if, in the whole world, only that small figure remained.

Grandfather Mu, the eldest uncle, the younger uncle, and the four uncles of the Song Family immediately gathered around, instantly enclosing Mu Youyu in the middle, completely ignoring the others nearby.

"Youbao, were you frightened? Quickly tell the uncles!"

"Baby, don't be scared, the younger uncle is here! Don't want them, should we arrange a transfer for you?"

"Really, how poorly managed is Lan Lin!"

"How did your clothes get wet? Are you cold?"

The concerned chatter and anger intertwined; although all were words of care, they still made Mu Youyu's ears ring.

For a moment she couldn't tell who was asking what, so she could only blink and nod at each person, her mouth repeatedly saying "I'm fine," "No need to transfer," "It's not a big deal," "I'm not cold."

The fourth uncle, having clearly heard the details, was the most impatient, rolling up his sleeves ready to rush out, shouting, "This bunch of clueless dogs, I'll go confront them!"

"Fourth Uncle, don't rush, I'm really fine," Mu Youyu hurriedly reached out to grab his arm, softly soothing, "A Jin and the brothers have already arranged everything!"

Jiang Liangjin stepped forward at the right moment, adding, "Uncle Song, rest assured, I've arranged everything; I won't let Youbao suffer any injustice for nothing."

Song Family's third uncle, Song Huai, hurried forward to press his brother's shoulder, adding, "Baby and A Jin are right, don't act rashly! Xiao Yan and Chu Bao are already on their way to school; I just called Chu Bao, and they should have arrived at school by now."

Chu Bao naturally refers to Lu Yuchu.

Mu Youyu hadn't expected Lu Yuchu and Song Yan to go to school, thinking, "Should I let the two brothers know I've already arrived at the old residence?"

She knew these two had rushed to school anxiously, surely because they were worried she was still there suffering injustice.

The fourth uncle was spoken to by one person and held back by another; his anger eased a little, yet he still snorted indignantly.

The third uncle's gaze toward Mu Youyu instantly softened, saying, "Don't worry, I've already spoken to Chu Bao."

The second uncle scanned the younger generation present, suddenly frowned, and looked at Song Huaixian asking, "Where is Song Huaiyu? He was the loudest in the group, why don't I see him?"

Now, aside from Song Yan and Lu Yuchu being on the road, he's the only one missing from the Song Family!

And yet they said they'd wait for him to come back and settle things—where is he? Where did he run off to?

By the time he returns, those people will have already been dealt with by this lot!

Song Huaixian raised his eyes at the words, his tone calm as he explained, "Older brother was previously attending an academic conference in B Shi, but he's already boarded the plane; he should arrive soon."

Hey, why is big brother so slow? He hasn't been scheming against him lately either.

As soon as the words fell, the eldest uncle took a cup of ginger tea prepared by the servant and handed it to Mu Youyu, his eyes full of pity.

First sip some ginger tea to warm yourself; your clothes are all wet, don't catch a chill.

……

Mu Youyu looked at the cup of ginger tea, the corner of her mouth subtly pressing, a hint of difficulty flashing in her eyes.

Since childhood she has disliked the taste of ginger; even if a dish contains ginger, she must remove it, otherwise she can't bear it.

Even when boiled into ginger tea, she finds it spicy and pungent!

Jiang Liangjin naturally noticed her resistance first, about to speak, but Song LuXiao stepped forward half a step and quickly refused on her behalf.

How could you possibly catch a chill from such heat? Moreover, Baby is still wearing a jacket! Dad, don't shove what she dislikes drinking in front of her!

Saying that, he also waved his hand, signaling the servant to take the tea away.

The other brothers remained silent.

Song Lujing gave Song LuXiao a thumbs up, then turned to the eldest uncle and smiled, saying, "Exactly, Dad, Youbao dislikes ginger the most."

The eldest uncle sighed helplessly, glanced at his two sons who were eager to protect their sister, then looked at the niece pursing her lips, full of resistance.

He could only grudgingly withdraw his hand, wave at the servant to indicate she should take the tea away, saying, "Fine, fine, fine, if you don't want it, then don't."

Mu Xin smiled at the eldest uncle and said, "Let Youbao go inside first to change her clothes."

Before the eldest uncle could respond, Grandfather Mu nodded first, released his grip on his granddaughter's hand, and said urgently, "Good, good, listen to Xinbao, go inside first, go inside to rest."

The old residence's living room was exceptionally large, enough to seat over twenty people, yet many still stood.

After Mu Youyu changed her clothes, Grandfather Mu pulled her to sit beside the main seat, and the surroundings instantly filled with people.

Voices offering fruit, asking what she'd like to eat, and giving comfort rang out again.

After Mu Youyu responded to each person individually, the crowd again gathered around her to talk.

Jiang Liangjin handed her the food on the table with a doting gaze.

Mu Youyu had finally finished replying to everyone when suddenly two urgent shouts came from outside the door.

"Youbao!"

"Baby!"

Before the words had even finished, two figures rushed in—Lu Yuchu and Song Yan, who had just rushed back from the film set.

Both were still in their historical drama costumes, makeup not yet removed, and their fake long hair was a bit messy.

Obviously, they had rushed over nonstop as soon as they got the news.

Lu Yuchu quickly stepped up to Mu Youyu, pushed aside the few brothers in front, squeezed to the front, and looked her up and down, his eyes full of pity: "How are you? Are you hurt anywhere? I'll go drag those people out for you right now!"

His words made Mu Youyu rise to her feet, and Lu Yuchu hurriedly grabbed her hand, gripping it tightly as if afraid she might fly away.

Song Yan also stepped over, propping one hand on the sofa armrest, and said, "Who dares to mess with our family's baby? They must be tired of living!"

Both were stars who attracted much attention in the industry, and they rarely appeared in such a disheveled state.

But now they completely disregarded their image, their eyes filled only with concern for their younger sister's safety.

Song Xiaoshu, standing to the side, looked at their dust‑covered appearance, raised an eyebrow, and teased with a smile: "I didn't expect you two to be back so soon; I thought I'd have to wait until evening to see you."

Song Yan waved his hand, voice urgent: "Dad, don't say that—my sister's in trouble, how can we wait?"

Lu Yuchu also nodded: "If I had known my sister had already left school, I would have gone straight to the old house!"

Just thinking about his gentle, frail baby sister being wronged made his heart ache unbearably.

He could have seen his sister sooner—why take that detour?

At school, the two of them had been surrounded by fans for a while.

"..." He didn't say more.

Lu Yuchu grew angrier the more he thought, his anger having nowhere to go, and his gaze unintentionally swept over Jiang Liangjin, who sat on Mu Youyu's other side: "What, how are you looking at people?"

His tone was harsh, more a questioning dissatisfaction than actual blame.