Chapter 236

Not long after, several people arrived at the old residence of the Jiang Family.

Besides Jiang Ye Ye greeting them at the door, they also saw Jiang Su and Shen Ningmu.

The latter two never expected that Jiang Ye Ye would say the people coming were these few.

Jiang Liangjin: "……"

A group stepped forward together to greet them, making Jiang Ye Ye beam with joy as he hurried two steps forward, "Hey, A Yu has arrived! Quick, quick, quick, come inside! The wind is strong outside, don't let it blow on our little princess."

He then turned his gaze to his own grandson, showing no surprise at all, "A Jin, you also hurry inside!"

Jiang Liangjin gave a low cough, but did not respond.

After Mu Youyu and her siblings were warmly ushered inside by Jiang Ye Ye, he then stopped his steps, turned back, and looked at Jiang Su and Shen Ningmu still standing where they were.

The three locked eyes, and Jiang Liangjin finally couldn't help but speak: "You…… never mind, I don't want to say more."

Having said that, he lifted his foot to catch up.

Shen Ningmu then realized, hurriedly stepping forward two paces, grabbing his arm, looking astonished, "Hey! Son, how did you come? I thought Dad was talking about someone else; if I had known you were also coming, Mom wouldn't have had the maid reheat your food!"

Jiang Liangjin gave an awkward smile, didn't reply, just broke free of her hand, quickly strides past the two, and caught up with Mu Youyu ahead.

The dishes in the living room were already prepared; Qing An said a few pleasing words, causing Jiang Ye Ye to laugh outright, "Hey, good child, your mouth is so sweet, come eat more."

Jiang Ji and Jiang Siqian had originally been huddled on the living room sofa playing with their phones; hearing the commotion, they looked up to see the Mu Family entering, and their expressions instantly stiffened.

Finally they understood why Grandfather had specially ordered the kitchen to prepare such a large table of dishes.

They exchanged a glance, both seeing embarrassment in the other's eyes, and quickly turned off their phone screens, planning to slip back to their rooms while no one was noticing.

Jiang Ye Ye seemed to notice, glanced at the two, and spoke gently, "Ji, Siqian, what are you standing there for? Come over and eat together."

Upon hearing this, both of their bodies stiffened simultaneously, their faces full of embarrassment, their toes almost curling into a castle.

Why would Grandfather want them to come to the table? Just half a month ago, their father's side had just caused some unpleasantness!

Or perhaps Jiang Siqian first collected himself, steeled his nerves, walked forward, and politely greeted each person in turn: "Good day, Elder Sister Mu, good day, Cousin, good day, Elder Brother Mu Xi……"

When it came to Qing An, she looked at this black-haired, golden-eyed man of extraordinary bearing, and was momentarily at a loss for words.

Ahhhhh! Why does she have to go through this?!

Qing An had pretty much guessed who these two were, a hint of amusement flashing across her face; she deliberately stayed silent, just watching her embarrassed appearance.

After a few seconds of stalemate, Mu Youyu smiled and broke the ice: "This is Qing An gege."

Jiang Siqian silently praised Elder Sister Mu as beautiful and kind-hearted, finally managed to finish greeting everyone, and lowered his head, wishing he could bury his face in his collar.

Jiang Ji then pushed up the black-rimmed glasses on his nose, a flicker of awkwardness flashing in his eyes, and slowly replied, "... Okay, Grandfather, hello everyone."

Jiang Siqian: "……"

Mu Youyu compared the two's greeting styles, almost laughing out loud, and secretly nudged Jiang Liangjin beside her with her elbow.

Jiang Liangjin lowered his gaze to look at her, his eyes full of indulgence, "What would you like to eat?"

Saying that, he picked up the communal chopsticks, clipped a piece of sweet and sour spare rib for her, and placed it in her bowl.

Mu Youyu laughed and shook her head, "It's fine, I can reach it."

The main dishes were mostly in front of her, and if there were dishes she liked, Mu Xin or Jiang Liangjin would still serve her some.

Mu Xin had long ago sent people to investigate the Jiang Family, so he naturally knew who these two were.

Jiang Huan's two children—one silent and reserved, fond of playing outside; the other simple-minded—were not of the same ilk as Jiang Huan and Jiang Yun.

His ice-blue eyes flickered slightly as he served his sister a bowl of soup, placed it before her, and whispered, "Eat more; if you can't reach, I'll help you serve."

After his sister responded, his gaze subtly swept over Jiang Ji.

Jiang Ji felt his heart jump under that gaze, instinctively straightening his back, his chopsticks gripping a little tighter.

At the dinner table, Mu Youyu's bowl was never empty.

Jiang Liangjin and Mu Xin served her dishes, while Mu Xi, sitting one person away, also paid attention to her; Qing An and Song Lujing vied to bring her fruit, and everyone gathered around her.

They spoke while surrounding her.

Jiang Ye Ye was in high spirits, constantly looking for topics.

Shen Ningmu and Jiang Su were also busy echoing, and with Qing An as the atmosphere manager, the mood was fairly lively.

Only Jiang Ji and Jiang Siqian ate awkwardly, tastelessly, wishing the meal would end quickly.

Midway through the meal, Mu Xin set down his chopsticks, picked up a napkin to wipe the corner of his mouth, and suddenly spoke, his voice neither loud nor soft, just loud enough for everyone at the table to hear: "Grandfather Jiang, I heard that recently Uncle A Jin has caused some commotion?"

As soon as those words were spoken, the atmosphere at the table instantly fell silent a bit.

Upon hearing the two words "A Jin", Jiang Liangjin raised his eyebrows.

This was the first time Mu Xin's older brother had addressed him like that.

Mu Youyu knew her brother was about to publicly back her and A Jin, and she couldn't help but sit up straighter with pride, a tiny smugness flashing across her face.

The others waited for his continuation.

Jiang Su and Shen Ningmu's movements froze; they exchanged a glance, each seeing a hint of helplessness in the other's eyes.

The smile on Jiang Ye Ye's face faded a little as he sighed, "Unfortunately, the family has produced two scoundrels."

The words "scoundrels", spoken neither lightly nor heavily, made the heads-down Jiang Ji and Jiang Siqian stiffen again.

Mu Xin gave a faint nod, his tone calm: "It's not exactly unfortunate for the family; it's merely that people's hearts are lacking, always coveting what does not belong to them."

He lifted his gaze, his eyes landing on Jiang Ji, inexplicably sending a chill through one's heart, "Jiang Ji, right?"

Jiang Ji abruptly lifted his head, meeting Mu Xin's ice-blue eyes, his Adam's apple rolling as he appeared somewhat nervous: "Yes… it's me."

Mu Xin's tone was flat, giving no hint of joy or anger: "A few months ago in the hospital, you took the blame for Jiang Huan, lying in bed for half a month; Jiang Ye Ye has already investigated this matter thoroughly, right?"

Upon hearing that, Mu Youyu sat up even straighter, her eyes brimming with indignation on behalf of Jiang Liangjin.

Jiang Su and Shen Ningmu's smiles froze, Jiang Ye Ye's hand holding his wine cup paused, and a flash of harshness appeared in his eyes.

Jiang Siqian was even more frightened, shuddering, his spoon nearly slipping onto the table.

Sure enough, they came to back us up? Will they be driven out of the family? Ahhhhh! No!!!

Jiang Ji's face turned pale, the hand holding his chopsticks trembled slightly, yet he still forced himself to speak: 'Yes……'

"You are quite clever." Mu Xin leaned lightly against the chair back, "Knowing who truly treats you well and who uses you as a spear."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Jiang Ji, then meaningfully looked toward Jiang Ye Ye: 'The Jiang Family's rules have always been clear about rewards and punishments. Some people, relying on being the eldest son, act recklessly, taking others' goodwill as chips, and treating juniors' futures as stepping stones.'

He did not pause, word by word, speaking with resounding force: 'Such people do not deserve to stay in the Jiang Family.'