Chapter 211: I Can Also Hug

Jiang Ye Ye thought that delaying so long, if they lingered any longer it would get late, and even going home wouldn't be safe, so he smiled and looked at Mu Youyu, "Ah You, stay for a meal?"

Mu Youyu immediately broke into a sweet smile and replied crisply, "All right, Jiang Ye Ye! I was originally coming to eat with A Jin!"

Jiang Ye Ye nodded repeatedly, his gaze toward his grandson full of praise.

Jiang Liangjin noticed the gaze and softly said, "Sorry to trouble you, Grandfather."

Hearing that, Jiang Ye Ye sighed, patted his shoulder, and said, "It's my fault for not managing them well and wronging you."

Jiang Liangjin: "It's nothing."

Jiang Ye Ye thought that delaying so long, if they lingered any longer it would get late, and even going home wouldn't be safe, so he smiled and looked at Mu Youyu, "Ah You, stay for a meal?"

Jiang Liangjin curled the corner of his mouth, confidence evident in his brows and eyes, "Don't worry, Grandfather, we won't lose."

Jiang Ye Ye then looked at Mu Youyu, affection nearly overflowing from his eyes, "Ah You, in the Business Competition do your best; if anyone dares to trip you up, just tell Jiang Ye Ye, and I'll make the decision for you!"

Mu Youyu nodded vigorously.

Jiang Ye Ye smiled and waved, "Come on, let's eat."

Mu Youyu immediately nodded in agreement.

Jiang Liangjin followed the two toward the restaurant.

The table was already filled with a full spread of dishes, the rich soup aroma wafting over, stirring everyone's appetite.

After Jiang Ye Ye began eating, Mu Youyu picked up a spoon, scooped a spoonful of rib soup, tasted it, and praised, "Delicious!"

Jiang Ye Ye, coaxed by her, kept serving her dishes with the communal chopsticks, "If you like it, eat more; if it's not enough, let the kitchen make more."

Jiang Liangjin also occasionally gave her some of the dishes she loved.

The meal was lively and bustling; the oppressive atmosphere in the main hall earlier had long since dissipated.

After the meal, Jiang Liangjin accompanied Grandfather for a walk in the courtyard to aid digestion, while Mu Youyu was drawn to the small dog that Jiang Ye Ye kept in the old residence, squatting nearby to play with it.

The dog, which usually only tempered its vicious temper in front of Jiang Ye Ye, was now extraordinarily obedient before Mu Youyu, drooping its tail and rubbing its head against her palm.

The sunset's afterglow spilled down, gilding the plants in the courtyard with a warm gold; the years were peaceful beyond words.

Jiang Ye Ye watched Mu Youyu happily playing with the dog not far away, then glanced at his upright grandson beside him, and couldn't help but say, "A Jin, the Jiang Family will eventually be handed over to you."

In saying this, he wasn't just giving instructions; he also wanted Jiang Liangjin to set his mind at ease, for no one could shake his position as the sole heir.

Jiang Liangjin turned his head to look at his grandfather, expression unchanged, "Grandfather, I know."

Jiang Ye Ye's eyes brimmed with satisfaction, "You are far more steady than your father was back then, and also more capable."

Having said that, he paused a few seconds, "As for Jiang Huan and Jiang Yun, they're hopeless good-for-nothings; from now on, don't waste any more worry on them."

Jiang Liangjin fell silent for a moment, nodded slightly, "I know they're good-for-nothings."

He had never regarded that father-son pair seriously; if it weren't for considering Grandfather's feelings, he would have given them no courtesy at all.

After all, hearing his father say that, Grandfather back then also rather liked Jiang Huan, his eldest son, treating all his sons equally and pouring much effort into them.

But Jiang Huan himself was unpromising, step by step arriving at today's situation; Grandfather initially still treated him the same as usual.

However, since Grandmother passed away, Grandfather's temperament has become much more solemn, and his judgment of people has grown increasingly sharp.

As the two were speaking, Mu Youyu came running over holding the dog, which rubbed against her in her arms, very affectionate.

"A Jin, look how cute it is!" she exclaimed, lifting the dog to Jiang Liangjin's face, her eyes full of smiles.

Jiang Liangjin reached out and patted the dog's head, feeling the fluffy texture under his fingertips, "Mm, just as cute as you."

The servant nearby heard and lowered his head in unison, but… cute?

This is because I've never seen its frightening side!

Mu Youyu lightly punched him, "You've got a cheap mouth."

Jiang Ye Ye watched the two, couldn't help laughing out loud, his murky eyes full of warmth.

How wonderful, A Jin has Ah You by his side.

As the sky gradually darkened, Mu Youyu's phone rang; it was Mu Xin calling, urging her to go home.

The two said goodbye to Jiang Ye Ye, got into the car, and headed toward the Mu Family residence.

Mu Youyu played with her phone for a few minutes, then her fingers felt heavy, and she completely lost the urge to scroll.

She simply slipped the phone back into her pocket, leaned into Jiang Liangjin's embrace, found a comfortable position, and spoke softly, "A Jin, I feel a bit sleepy."

She had stayed up too late the previous night and hadn't rested at noon.

Jiang Liangjin put his arm around her waist to let her lean more steadily, his movement gentle beyond words, "If you're sleepy, just sleep; I'll wake you when we arrive."

Mu Youyu thought that there was still half an hour to reach the Mu Family home, she could fall asleep, so she put on the car's noise-canceling earphones, closed her eyes, "Don't wake me, just let my brother carry me inside when we get there."

Jiang Liangjin smiled, "All right."

After an unknown amount of time, the car slowly came to a stop; the driver opened the door gently, afraid to disturb the person in the back seat.

Jiang Liangjin lowered his head to glance at the little girl sleeping soundly in his arms, she wore the noise-canceling earphones, her cheek pressed against his clothing.

Her long eyelashes trembled lightly with her breathing.

He didn't summon anyone, only moved gently, carefully lifting her horizontally, stepped out of the car and walked just a few steps before bumping into Mu Xin, who had just come out.

Beside Mu Xin stood Mu Xi and Song Lujing.

The three youths stood shoulder to shoulder, upright, yet at this moment they had all restrained their usual smiles, their gazes uniformly fixed on Jiang Liangjin.

Mu Xi looked at his sister in his arms, saying nothing.

He hadn't held his sister in a long time.

Mu Xin stepped forward first, his gaze falling on his sister's peaceful sleeping face; seeing she wore the earphones, he then spoke, tone devoid of emotion, "Thank you for bringing Youbao back."

Jiang Liangjin halted his steps, posture unchanged, "It's my duty, Elder Brother Xin."

Mu Xin was a bit puzzled by him; at first he was called "Brother Xin", then together with his sister they started calling him "Elder Brother Xin", then for some reason the "brother" character dropped and he became just "Xin Xin".

Now it has switched back again.

…The way Jiang Liangjin is addressed is truly changeable.

Song Lujing was more direct, he raised his eyebrows, his tone carried a bit of teasing, but there was little warmth in his eyes, arms crossed, looking at Jiang Liangjin, "Young Master Jiang... you do care for my family's treasure, but Youbao is so light, we can hold him ourselves."

He acknowledged Jiang Liangjin's ability, and also approved his thoughts toward Youbao.

But that doesn't mean he could just watch another boy hug his sister, especially while she was sound asleep and completely defenseless.