Chapter 182: What Rank?

Jiang Liangjin slowly lifted her eyes, her dark brown eyes meeting Lu Yuchu's gaze tinged with resentment, and the aura around her dimmed slightly.

She had no intention to explain at all.

She just said in a low voice, "Yuchu brother, it's my fault; I won't let her suffer any more grievance."

He understood that among these people, only he and Youbao attended Lanlin Gaozhong; they should have been the ones closest to her and most responsible for protecting her.

So, no amount of explanation could outweigh the fright Youbao had suffered; only genuine protection would help.

Mu Youyu quickly grabbed Lu Yuchu's arm and gently shook it, saying, "Yuchu brother, it's really not A Jin's fault; he was at a shareholders' meeting for Uncle then and wasn't with me!"

A Jin had told her that.

She knew the brothers were worried about her, but she didn't want to see A Jin blamed.

After all, A Jin wasn't at fault.

Saying that, she turned to Song Yan and softly said, "Yan brother, I'm fine now, don't be angry."

Lu Yuchu saw his sister protecting Jiang Liangjin, his inner anger instantly faded by half, yet he still snorted stubbornly.

"Even so, we can't be careless... If she suffers any more grievance next time, I won't forgive you first."

Song Yan had also been dissatisfied with Jiang Liangjin because his precious sister had suffered injustice for no reason, his brows furrowed.

But when he lowered his head and saw Mu Youyu looking up with her delicate, pretty face, her pale eyes pleadingly gazing at him, that obedient look made his heart soften.

The anger in his heart instantly faded by half.

He couldn't help reaching out to gently rub her soft hair, his tone full of helplessness yet unable to hide his indulgence: "It's you who's protecting him."

Though he said that, his eyes were filled only with pity.

Song Yusui beside them, seeing this, hurried to smooth things over, trying to say a few good words for Jiang Liangjin: "Hey, A Jin is also quite good; he used to protect the treasure a lot when he was little! Whoever bullied the treasure, he'd be the first to rush over to help; now he's just..."

"Don't speak." His words weren't finished before Mu Nian coldly cut him off.

Song Yusui knew this person's status in his sister's heart, afraid he'd speak ill of himself in front of her, so he sensibly waved his hand and stayed silent.

On the other side, Song LuXiao still held some lingering anger; he glanced askance at Jiang Liangjin, slightly raising his chin with a hint of warning.

He threw out a harsh line: "Next time by the treasure's side, if you let the treasure suffer any grievance, I don't care who you are—I will absolutely not forgive you!"

In his view, staying by the treasure's side while failing even the most basic protection means one doesn't deserve the right to be by the treasure's side!

Jiang Liangjin nodded, his tone solemn: "Naturally."

Mu Youyu saw the two obviously relenting, couldn't help curling her lips, and said, "Yuchu brother and Yan brother are the best!"

Just as she finished speaking, Mu Xi beside her suddenly reached out, swatted away Song Yan's hand resting on her sister's head, and only then belatedly realized what she had done.

She realized she had been shoved aside by Lu Yuchu just moments ago, not even managing to occupy a spot near her sister!

He moved closer to his sister, instantly dissatisfied, and said, "Treasure, what about the brother?"

Mu Youyu saw his aggrieved expression, couldn't help laughing, her voice drawn out full of affection: "Brother is the best, best, best, best..."

"Cough cough."

Mu Grandfather sitting nearby cleared his throat, with a hint of childish teasing, his gaze burning as he looked at his own precious granddaughter and said, "And Grandfather? Where do you place Grandfather in your heart?"

Mu Youyu immediately turned, threw herself onto Mu Grandfather's side, hooked his arm and gently shook it, her voice soft and sweet: "Grandfather is the grandfather who loves me most in the whole world; I love Grandfather the most!"

Mu Grandfather nodded in satisfaction.

Mu Xin could no longer hold back, not caring about others nearby, reached out and pushed aside the people surrounding his sister, pushing to the front.

Smiling at her, he asked, "Dear, what am I in your heart?"

Mu Youyu's eyes curved, "You're the brother I like the most!"

Others grew dissatisfied, gathering around to ask her where they ranked in her heart.

"Treasure, what about me? Where do I rank in your heart?"

"Youbao, I'm definitely more important than him, right?"

"Little sister, tell me clearly, who's better, me or him?"

"Wuwuwuwuwuwu treasure, brother..."

The living room instantly bustled with activity.

Jiang Liangjin watched her being surrounded by everyone's affection, smiled, and said nothing.

These brothers were either competing for Youbao, or competing for the path to Youbao.

After patiently answering a few people, Mu Youyu thought of something, glanced at the elders present, took Jiang Liangjin's wrist, and stood up, "Grandfather, great-uncle... s, I'm going to school with A Jin first!"

Saying that, without waiting for anyone to react, she pulled Jiang Liangjin and hurried toward the door, disappearing in a flash.

The people in the living room first stared, then looked at each other, all torn between laughter and tears.

Mu Grandfather gazed at the empty doorway, helplessly coughed twice, and shouted toward the outside, "Youbao, it's not even ten yet!"

Lan Lin's first class starts at 8:40.

Having shouted that, there was no response outside.

Mu Nian realized, quickly stood up, and chased after the door, shouting while walking, "Youbao, wait for me, I'll send you!"

Mu Xi felt something odd—was the treasure really that eager to go to school?

Could there be someone?

Mu Xin still wanted to let his sister take a day off to go out and play.