Chapter 216

Jiang Siqian hearing those words, as if letting out a breath, his tense shoulders instantly slumped, and a hint of genuine smile appeared on his face: "That's good, that's good."

She knew her older cousin was so capable that he definitely wouldn't take Jiang Ji seriously.

As soon as the words fell, the elevator steadily stopped at the third floor.

When the door opened, Jiang Siqian hurriedly pulled his friend beside him, waved at the four people, and quickly walked out of the elevator, "We'll go first, goodbye!"

The elevator doors closed.

Under the curious gazes of the other two, Mu Youyu explained a few sentences.

After finishing the explanation, the elevator happened to reach the fourth floor.

Gu Xingnan was the first to step out, "How did Jiang Ji get mixed in too? But this time he learned his lesson, knowing to secretly record as a backup."

Jiang Liangjin followed beside Mu Youyu without raising his head, "He's not being clever, he's scared. Last time he took the blame for Jiang Huan and lay low for half a month; even if he were stupid, he should know that following that father-son pair leads to no good end."

As for Jiang Ji, he used to only hang out with his own bunch of fair-weather friends.

When that father-son pair caused trouble, he at most would say a few sarcastic remarks from the sidelines to satisfy his mouth, never really getting involved in the mess.

Just like last time when he was framed in a car accident, Jiang Liangjin came to the hospital with a group of people, and Jiang Ji merely suspected him, deliberately saying a few lines like "Jiang Liangjin didn't do it on purpose, don't blame him" and that was all.

Jiang Liangjin never even took him to heart.

Yu Ci clicked his tongue beside them, his tone full of disdain: "He does have a bit of sense, knowing to withdraw in time; otherwise he'd eventually be sold out by Jiang Yun and still have to count money for them."

Mu Youyu didn't join their discussion, only staring at the person's reflection in the elevator mirror, "I always feel that Aunt Cheng isn't that simple."

From the last time at the old residence seeing her tearful appearance, to this time when Jiang Huan's father and son were caught, she consistently played the role of a virtuous wife and good mother, without a flaw.

Jiang Liangjin lifted his eyes to glance at her, a flicker of realization flashing in his gaze: "She was never simple to begin with."

Back then, she could stand out among many competitors and successfully marry into the Jiang Family, not just by relying on a pretty face.

The deeper meaning in those words was understood by everyone present.

Upon arriving at the Painting Studio, Mu Youyu led several people to an empty room; Jiang Liangjin opened the window, then pulled over two side-by-side chairs, gesturing for Mu Youyu to sit.

On the other side, Gu Xingnan and Yu Ci also found a soft chair against the wall and sat down.

Yu Ci pulled out his phone from his pocket, his fingers flying over the screen, muttering: "Let's play a couple rounds to relax, then later I'll help you brainstorm the publicity copy—I guarantee it'll be a hit."

Gu Xingnan helplessly shook his head, but still went ahead and opened the game, sitting down beside him.

Mu Youyu ignored them, simply sitting down and spreading the drawing paper on the easel; as soon as she picked up her pencil, she was drawn to the movement beside her.

Seeing Jiang Liangjin also take out a sheet of drawing paper, sit down at the easel beside her, his slender fingers holding the pencil, his posture relaxed.

She raised an eyebrow slightly, then simply stopped her actions and watched him with interest.

His distinct-knuckled fingers held the pencil, his wrist turning lightly, and a few strokes outlined a smooth contour.

He quickly marked the three-dimensional structure and layered proportions clearly, even dividing the areas of different color combinations with dashed lines.

Mu Youyu knew he had still been listening to Lin Lao's lectures for her, and not wanting to be outdone, she lowered her head and focused on drawing the design for the paper art three-dimensional painting.

In an instant, aside from the sound of pencils on paper, only the conversation of the two playing games remained, especially harmonious.

Not long after, the two design sketches began to take shape.

Mu Youyu's design was lively and romantic, Jiang Liangjin's design was refined, and together they complemented each other perfectly.

Yu Ci noticed and couldn't help exclaiming, "Wow, you two are really good at this."

Mu Youyu looked at her own drawing, proudly lifting her chin, "Of course not."

Jiang Liangjin looked at her little smug expression and couldn't help but smile, "Mm, Youbao is the best."

Upon hearing that, Mu Youyu's smile grew richer; she turned her head and deliberately moved closer to him, "That's right, and don't forget who taught you."

She had already begun to look forward to the finished result.

In the blink of an eye, it was after-school afternoon, and the time for Liu Yunmi's treat had arrived.

Mu Youyu and Jiang Liangjin came together to gather at Yun Jing Ge.

Most of the Class A students had already arrived; upon seeing Mu Youyu and the four of them enter, they immediately warmly greeted them to take seats.

"Yu-jie! Young Master Jiang! Over here, over here!"

Bai Yun smiled and waved, "Xiao Yu, quickly come sit here with me!"

Beside her there were still two empty seats, with Gu Xingnan and Yu Ci in between, obviously left on purpose.

Mu Youyu was pulled by Bai Yun to sit beside her, while Jiang Liangjin naturally sat at her side and, as a matter of course, pulled out her chair.

Gu Xingnan and Yu Ci sat next to the two of them.

Seeing everyone gathered, Liu Yunmi pushed the menu to the center, raised the juice on the table, and said, "Everyone, order whatever you like! Eat and drink as you please, no need to be polite!"

"Thank you, Director Liu!"

"Congratulations on your promotion, Director Liu! Please grant us more privileges in the future!"

"Then I won't be polite!"

Everyone raised their cups, and the private room instantly became lively.

Xia Chaoyi was the most active, holding his juice cup and running to Liu Yunmi's side, grinning and flattering, "Director Liu, your promotion speed is simply rocket-level! If anyone in our Class A makes a minor mistake in the future, you'd better look out for them even more!"

Liu Yunmi laughed and shook her head, "Stop the cheap talk; I still know what you're like."

She had been with Class A for over a year, knowing these people rarely cause trouble; usually it's outsiders who provoke them first.

After ordering the dishes, Xia Chaoyi returned to his seat, laughing heartily as he approached the two, "Yu-jie, Young Master Jiang, let's toast! I wish our class first place in the Business Competition!"

Mu Youyu lifted the glass in front of her, lightly clinked it with his, "Come on."

Jiang Liangjin also raised his cup, a faint smile at the corners of his lips, his tone steady: "I'll take your good words as a loan."

After the dishes arrived one after another, Yu Ci took a sip of sparkling water and said, "How about we play a little game to liven up the atmosphere?"