Chapter 224: All Attention Is on You

Not far away, Yu Ci had his arm around Gu Xingnan's neck, practically hanging on him, his head extremely close, speaking in a lowered voice.

Gu Xingnan responded helplessly, and also reached out to straighten the student council badge that was dangling precariously at his collar.

Since childhood they've looked out for each other, Yu Ci didn't think anything was wrong, 'By the way, I saw A Jin and… Mu Xin walking together yesterday.'

Although Mu Xin is a prodigy and has already started a business, he bears Mu Youyu's face.

More importantly, this person is even younger than him.

He simply can't bring himself to call him 'brother'.

Gu Xingnan speculated, 'A Jin must have succeeded in his pursuit.'

Yu Ci: 'That fast? He seems to have just returned not long ago.'

He thought it would be a drawn‑out battle for a while.

Gu Xingnan answered with a sound, 'Let's go.'

When Jiang Liangjin stepped down from the stage, his gaze almost unconsciously locked onto the figure in the first row.

The surrounding students began to disperse, and Mu Youyu had already risen to her feet.

He strode toward her, and before he even arrived he blurted, 'Are you tired?'

Mu Youyu also stepped toward him, 'I'm a bit tired from sitting.'

Jiang Liangjin's gaze fell on the heavy black puffy skirt she wore, his tone tinged with concern: 'Want to change into something else?'

Mu Youyu lifted the hem; this dress had been specially sent over by Mu Xin a few days earlier.

They said it was most suitable for wearing the placard at the opening ceremony, and indeed it was much lighter than the gowns she usually wore to banquets.

She lifted her eyes to him, 'Let's take a few photos before changing? It's rare to dress this formally.'

'All right.' Jiang Liangjin naturally wouldn't refuse her.

Bai Yun beside them had already raised a camera that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, eager to try: 'Me! Me! Me! I'm a professional!'

She had been interested in photography since childhood, and at ten she pestered her family into hiring an internationally renowned photographer as her teacher.

The camera in her hand was a custom‑made model, lightweight body but top‑tier lens configuration, which she treasured dearly.

Mo Song stood beside him, with Leng Yueyou who had just come from washing her hands.

She crossed her arms, raised an eyebrow, 'Class monitor, you'd better make our little Yu look good in the photos, or else Young Master Jiang will hold you accountable.'

Bai Yun: 'Absolutely, I trust my skills!'

Mo Song's gaze fell on Mu Youyu and Jiang Liangjin, thinking of his own lackluster photography skills.

Sensibly, he stayed out of the fray, merely standing quietly to the side.

Mu Youyu trusted Bai Yun's skill, 'All right.'

Saying that, several people walked to a relatively less crowded spot.

At first, Mu Youyu grasped Jiang Liangjin's left hand with her right hand, her other hand making a 'yeah' gesture.

Jiang Liangjin cooperated by slightly lowering his head, his right hand also making a 'yeah' gesture.

Bai Yun raised the camera, pressed the shutter, and kept directing: 'Yu‑jie, tilt your head a bit more! Young Master Jiang, smile! Yes, just like that, you two are perfect together!'

They switched poses several times, until Mu Youyu laughed and said, 'Enough, enough,' whereupon Bai Yun lowered her hand from the shutter.

Mu Youyu leaned in to look at the photos on the camera, lips curving as she nodded, 'They turned out really well.'

Jiang Liangjin also looked and was satisfied.

'Women's 4×100‑meter preliminary for Grade 10, please report to the check‑in desk,' the announcement broadcast from the speaker.

Hearing the call for Grade 10, Mu Youyu straightened up, 'I'll change clothes; I need to go to check‑in later.'

She had checked the competition schedule that morning; after the Grade 10 race finished, the Grade 11 race came right after, the timing was tight.

'I'll go with you,' Jiang Liangjin said without hesitation.

Bai Yun: 'You want to watch little Yu change clothes?'

Jiang Liangjin's expression didn't change, 'I'll wait for her outside.'

'Let's go,' Mu Youyu laughed at the two's teasing, offered no objection, and lifted her skirt hem as she walked toward Mo Song's dormitory.

She had a set of the new summer uniform issued this semester, too lazy to take home, so she kept it in Mo Song's dorm.

It came in handy today.

The summer uniform of Lan Lin Middle School is classic black and white.

Mu Youyu's pink‑gold bangs fell at her cheeks, her short‑sleeve top bore the Lan Lin emblem, paired with black athletic pants—simple and fresh.

After changing, she stood beside Jiang Liangjin, and inexplicably her outfit matched his student‑council attire.

She casually tied her loose hair into a high ponytail.

Not long after, they arrived at the Grade 11 women's 4×100‑meter relay.

Besides Mu Youyu and Bai Yun, the class entries included a short‑haired girl and Luo Yi.

The short‑haired girl, who teamed up with Luo Yi for the Business Competition, had a cheerful personality; she hadn't interacted much with Mu Youyu, but she smiled and nodded at her.

Before the race, Mu Youyu briefly coordinated the baton exchange with the three teammates.

Her explosive power was already solid; lately, because of the competition she had trained often with Jiang Liangjin, and her condition was excellent.

When the race started, those from Class A who weren't up to run or hadn't signed up crowded the track's edge.

They shouted slogans to cheer on the runners:

'Go Class A! Go Yu‑jie! Go class monitor! Everyone, go!'

'Charge! Charge! Charge!'

'It's fine if you're not fast; just making it to the finish line is impressive!'

'Exactly, just do your best; we'll rely on the boys to earn the class points!'

'……'

Although that's what was said.

One could see Jiang Liangjin and the sports committee member standing shoulder to shoulder at the very front, both holding up a large red banner.

Written on it in gold paint was a line of arrogant large characters——

"Those who run slower than Class A have no ability."

It seemed a bit like they were stirring up hatred.

It didn't look like they didn't want to win.

Jiang Liangjin had a cold expression; it was unclear whether he was volunteering or being forced to hold up the sign.

Many people were taking photos of them.

Gu Xingnan and Yu Ci hid behind them, afraid of being caught in the photos.

Xia Chaoyi, however, had already run to near the finish line, holding a camera, specifically taking photos of Bai Yun, who kept changing poses.

He was holding back his laughter, preparing to give her a big hug when Bai Yun rushed over.

Of course, the premise being that he wasn't afraid of getting beaten up by her.

Mu Youyu, as the third leg runner, stood on her own lane, moving her wrists and ankles, and in her peripheral vision caught sight of Jiang Liangjin holding up the banner.

That solemn yet arrogant banner-holding appearance created a stark contrast, almost making her laugh out loud.

Seeing this, Jiang Liangjin curled his lips at her.

The gun fired, and Luo Yi, the first leg runner, shot forward.

Although they had never practiced together, it was only a 100-meter race; nobody lagged behind, and they quickly took first place, advancing to the finals.

After finishing her third leg, Mu Youyu took the water Jiang Liangjin handed her from the side, lifted her eyes to him, and asked with a smile, "Why did you hold up the banner?"

The banner was chosen by vote.

Initially, the highest number of votes was for them holding that banner.

However, Liu Yunmi felt it was too arrogant and vetoed it with one vote.

This banner was bought at the sports committee's own expense.

Jiang Liangjin threw the banner to the sports committee, saying, "Let you spot me at a glance."

Mu Youyu smiled and said, "If you stand near me, my attention will be entirely on you."

"Is that so?" a voice laced with laughter came from nearby.

Mu Youyu instinctively turned around, and upon seeing the arrivals, she exclaimed in delight, "Second older brother, Lu Jing older brother, how did you get in? Weren't you supposed to have a match today?"

Not far away, two tall and straight youths were walking toward this spot.

Not far behind them followed another youth.