Chapter 199: Better to settle it early

This sentence fell into Mu Youyu's ears; she naturally understood it as A Jin fearing that the brothers, each busy with studies and careers over the years, had little time together.

Furthermore, with so many brothers surrounding her, the relationships he had built with them since childhood had grown distant.

He wanted to reintegrate better into her family and establish a more harmonious relationship with her brothers.

Good thing.

"I'll tell A Jin!"

She immediately moved closer, whispering to share the brothers' recent situations and preferences: "Xinxin gege lately..."

Jiang Liangjin listened quietly, occasionally nodding lightly to indicate he was taking note.

Actually, most of what she said he already knew through various means, but hearing her say it personally now felt completely different.

While listening, the information about the brothers in his mind was also being quickly sorted and analyzed:

Mu Nian, Mu Xianqi, Song LuXiao, Song Yusui, Mu Xin—clear career focus, domestic development.

Except for Song Yusui, whose threat level is zero, the others have a high threat level and require long-term attention.

Mu Xi, Song Lujing, Song Huaiyu, Song Huaixian—mainly academics, all in C Shi, with flexible free time.

Except for Song Huaixian, whose threat level is zero, the others have a medium threat level, requiring vigilance against sudden favor-seeking.

Lu Yuchu, Song Yan—acting careers, unpredictable schedules, but after wrapping up they have ample free time.

Threat level: medium-high, need to watch for explosive growth in companionship time.

Mu Yichen, Mu Yichi—working on experimental projects, not often seen, but according to what was just said, their base has moved to C Shi, leaving free time later.

Threat level: to be evaluated, need to stay vigilant.

Mu Youyu continued chattering softly, her pink lips opening and closing, exuding endless cuteness.

"So A Jin, you don't need to worry!" She finally stopped talking, looked up at him with her little face, and her hand gently patted his arm in a soothing manner.

"Even if many brothers haven't seen you in a long time and have become unfamiliar, they're still easy to get along with!"

Moreover, when they were young, they all loved walking with A Jin!

Their relationships are all very good.

Now it's not hard to improve the relationship.

"Mm." Jiang Liangjin let out a soft, low response from his throat, his gaze lingering affectionately on her face: "We'll get along well."

But what kind of interaction this would be—only he himself knew deep down.

Not long after, Mu Family's patriarch brought along his elder brother, younger uncle, and maternal uncles, laughing and chatting as they all arrived at the Mu Family's main residence.

After a brief greeting, the servants swiftly set out the bowls and chopsticks.

Everyone took their seats, and the two families' dinner officially began.

On the table, the dishes were abundant, everyone chatted, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Jiang Ye Ye and Mu Family's patriarch, as the highest-ranking elders of the two families, sat side by side at the head table, slowly sipping wine while chatting about their youthful adventures traveling south and north together.

When the conversation got exciting, they couldn't help bursting into hearty laughter together.

The other brothers still didn't manage to secure the best seats next to the sister.

They glanced at each other, holding no grudge.

Indeed, as soon as he arrived, the sister's heart could only hold a little bit for them!

Mu Youyu sat in the middle of the table, with Song Huaiyu on her left, his eyes warily fixed on Jiang Liangjin beside her.

On the right, Jiang Liangjin sat steady and calm, his composure so natural it was almost unreal.

Shen Ningmu sat not far away, watching this scene, unable to help clicking his tongue inwardly.

She had originally thought that besides Jiang Liangjin on one side of A Youyu, the other side would surely be firmly occupied by at least one of the three close brothers.

She never expected it to end up being Song Huaiyu.

Forget it, no need to think so much.

Her son being able to sit steadily on A Youyu's other side was also a huge win!

Jiang Ye Ye took a sip of wine, looked at Mu Family's patriarch, and smiled as he said: "Old Mu, our two families share the same ancestral hometown, our fathers were comrades-in-arms, and by now we have several decades of life-and-death friendship, which can also be considered a centuries-old acquaintance!"

"Do you still remember how we were back then..."

He first laid the groundwork for the two families' relationship, then slowly brought up the main point: "Your Mu family finally has a daughter in this generation—A Jin and A Youyu grew up together from childhood; this affinity is certainly not ordinary."

Mu Family's patriarch set down his wine cup, raised an eyebrow at him, and said: "How about it, Old Jiang—are you thinking of arranging a marriage for your grandson?"

As soon as he said that, everyone at the table instinctively stopped what they were doing, their gazes all turning toward the two elders at the head.

?

The air seemed to be filled with an unusual aura.

The uncles and most of the brothers immediately sat up straight, eyes warily fixed on Jiang Ye Ye.

Mu Youyu was sipping soup in small mouthfuls; upon hearing this, her spoon lightly tapped the edge of the bowl.

She lifted her head, blinked, and clearly hadn't expected the topic to suddenly shift this way.

Isn't it just a meal?

Jiang Liangjin gave Jiang Ye Ye a look, appearing expressionless.

Jiang Su and Shen Ningmu looked at Jiang Ye Ye with agreeing eyes: "Exactly like that!"

Lu Yuchu pursed his lips, looking at Song Yan beside him: "Before, Gu Xingnan, Yu Ci, and Youbao were that close, and we never guarded against them like this."

Song Yan almost slammed the table and stood up, but managed to hold back, squeezing out a voice from between his teeth, full of vigilance: "Can those two be the same?"

Sitting beside him, Song LuXiao furrowed his brow slightly and echoed in a low voice: "Exactly, those two and Youbao are just pure childhood friends, having grown up together; they would never compete with us."

But Jiang Liangjin is different!

"……"

Jiang Ye Ye waved his hand, calm and composed, as if he had just casually mentioned it: "Talking about an engagement is hardly the point; I just feel that since the two kids have gotten along since childhood, we might as well… settle things early? Both families know each other's backgrounds, so we can rest easy."

He spoke in a roundabout way, but the meaning was already clear.

"No!"

Several voices sounded at once, namely Mu Xin, Mu Xianqi, Song LuXiao, Mu Yichen, and others.

"Absolutely not!" Several uncles also reacted instantly, chiming in, their eyes toward Jiang Ye Ye filled with even greater wariness.

The eldest uncle cleared his throat, "Jiang uncle, the children are still young, A Yu is even more the apple of our whole family's eye; discussing this now is too early."

The younger uncle immediately added, his tone slightly softer but stance the same: "Yeah, Jiang uncle, A Jin and A Yu have good feelings, but the future path is still long, with many variables! As elders, we should wait a few more years for greater stability."

Watch a hundred years, this life will pass, Youbao can also stay by their side for a lifetime.

Third uncle's voice was steady yet carried the weight of a family head: "Jiang uncle, knowing you dote on A Jin, but the affection between our two families, letting the children develop naturally, is better than anything."

The eldest uncle nodded, speaking concisely: "Exactly, letting things take their natural course is best; forcing a decision might instead harm harmony."

Second uncle: "Yeah yeah, a melon forced to twist isn't sweet; let the children handle it themselves."

Younger uncle: "Right, times are different; we elders shouldn't worry needlessly, as long as they're happy."