Chapter 244

At noon, school let out.

Mu Youyu ended up following Lin Tingsong's idea and participated in an Art School Art Competition.

The Art Competition takes place at 2 p. m., at C University, a match to decide the winner.

It satisfies Lin Tingsong's desire to show her off to everyone while not wasting too much of her time.

Mu Youyu told her brothers she wouldn't trouble them to go out of their way, and that she was going with Jiang Liangjin.

As the two entered C University, Mu Youyu unexpectedly spotted two familiar figures.

Nanran wore a simple white dress, her posture graceful; as the eldest daughter of the Nan family and the Art School department belle of C University, her bearing was outstanding.

Beside her, Yu Ling wore a light blue sweatshirt, her hair tied in a Gaomawei, her brows and eyes lively; she was an outstanding freshman in the Art School department and also a little fan girl of Mu Youyu.

Seeing her, the two waved without surprise, 'Mu the Great God! Over here, over here!'

Mu Youyu pulled Jiang Liangjin, who stood beside her, and walked toward them.

Nanran nodded in greeting, 'Young Master Jiang.'

Hmm.

Mu Youyu smiled and politely asked, 'Are you waiting for someone?'

Yu Ling eagerly cut in, full of excitement, 'We're waiting especially for you!'

Seeing Mu Youyu's puzzled Expression, Nanran added, 'My teacher told me that Teacher Lin said you would come to this Art Competition.'

Yu Ling came over, 'Yes yes yes! I specially came as a junior to rub off some of the Great God's luck, hoping to win a silver medal.'

As for who the gold medal belongs to, it goes without saying.

Hearing this, Mu Youyu smiled faintly and said modestly, 'This Art Competition spans several age groups, with many experts gathered; I dare not guarantee winning the gold prize.'

I don't believe it!

I don't believe it either.

Jiang Liangjin said the kind of thing often said in such occasions: 'Just treat it as fun, don't feel pressured.'

Mu Youyu obediently said, 'I'll listen to A Jin and try to come out early.'

Yu Ling chimed in, 'Yes yes, we have no pressure, Great God!'

Nanran lightly coughed and said, 'Have you read the Art Competition rules? You can't leave early; didn't Teacher Lin tell you?'

Coming out early probably won't work.

Mu Youyu, who liked to leave early, froze her Smile, 'No, he just said the requirements are the same as previous years, so I assumed I could leave after one hour.'

This Art Competition's time limit is set at three hours.

... which means she has to sit there for three hours?

Nanran suppressed a laugh, 'Then you were tricked into coming by him; this "previous years" competition should refer to the previous C University Art Competition.'

Mu Youyu happened to be participating for the first time in a competition held by C University.

Yu Ling added, 'Three hours, Great God, is enough for you to leisurely paint two pieces!'

'Even if you paint faster, Great God, you still have to sit out the full time before you can leave; Teacher Lin surely did this on purpose, wanting you to really show off!'

Mu Youyu's little face fell, she turned to look at Jiang Liangjin, eyes tinged with a hint of grievance, 'A Jin, I have to sit for three hours.'

She usually can't sit still; in past Art Competitions she always went for quick victories, and three hours is sheer torture for her.

Jiang Liangjin softly comforted, 'It's fine; once you finish painting, you can rest, I'll be waiting outside.'

Mu Youyu felt better, 'Okay, if A Jin gets bored, go out and stroll; don't forget to wait for me when I come out of the Art Competition.'

Okay.

The three entered together.

Jiang Liangjin stood in place, his gaze following her silhouette until it completely vanished at the competition venue entrance, then he slowly withdrew his sight.

He turned his gaze toward a young woman and a middle-aged woman not far away, those beautiful eyes flashing.

The gentle hue of his eyes instantly sank, becoming cool and sharp.

Jiang Liangjin raised his hand; the bodyguard behind him immediately stepped forward, bowed and awaited orders: "Young Master."

"Bring the person here." The youth said in a flat tone.

"Yes."

When the bodyguard said "Please" and gestured for the two to come over, the two did not resist.

Jiang Liangjin leaned against the wall, posture straight, his beautiful eyes showing no emotion, his voice even more flat, devoid of any warmth: "What are you discussing? Don't mind letting me listen in?"

The implication in his words could not be more obvious—he had already set his sights on them.

His great-aunt Cheng Siqing's posture stiffened slightly, her gaze falling on the girl beside her, with a hint of hesitation.

Mo Song composed himself, spoke first, his tone still relatively calm: "Young Master Jiang, what a coincidence—are you accompanying Sister Yu to the competition?"

Jiang Liangjin lifted his gaze, his eyes cold: "You've seen it all."

Asking despite knowing the answer.

Mo Song didn't know what to say, only giving the person beside him a look.

Cheng Siqing received the news, fell silent for two seconds, realizing she couldn't hide it, gave a light cough: "There are too many people; let's go outside to talk."

The three found a nearby elegant milk tea shop, chose a booth in the back, shutting out the outside clamor.

Jiang Liangjin leaned back on the sofa opposite the two, posture relaxed, fingertips tapping the tabletop in a slow rhythm.

His gaze swept lightly over the two opposite him, without a word.

Cheng Siqing waved for the server to leave, then said: "As expected, I can't hide it from you."

The Jiang Family heir, his reputation is not undeserved.

Jiang Liangjin raised an eyebrow: "I was just too lazy to look into it before—tell me first about your relationship with Brother Yusu."

Don't make your gaze too obvious.

He never cared about strangers, but Song Yusui is Mu Youyu's cousin.

It is that he grew up with him since childhood, took care of him to some extent, and also counts as half a brother's relationship.

No matter what, he could not possibly turn a blind eye.

Mo Song heard this, startled for a moment, then realized that "Brother Yusui" was Song Yusui, and felt surprised in his heart.

Cheng Auntie actually knows Yu's older sister's brother?

She immediately collected all her expressions and quietly looked toward Cheng Siqing.

Cheng Siqing paused for two seconds, not rushing to speak, "You should have found out."

Jiang Liangjin: "Cut the nonsense."

Cheng Siqing seemed to be organizing his thoughts, silent for two seconds, then slowly spoke: "I and Suisui……Chu Chu are old acquaintances. More precisely, I and their mothers are old acquaintances."