Chapter 262: and translation of chapter title

Mu Xin saw his younger sister come up, the hint of helplessness in his eyes turned into indulgence, and he didn't say much.

Mu Youyu stood obediently at his side.

Song Yusui was about to say something to vie for favor, when he suddenly remembered a forgotten person: "Right, what about Xiao Xi?"

Mu Xin: "I don't know."

Jiang Liangjin timely interjected: "He went to B Shi."

Song Yusui raised his brow, leaned in, lowered his voice teasing: "You ran all that way for no reason, Xianxian is back, yet he hides to enjoy leisure. Sweetie, do you know what your second older brother is up to?"

Mu Youyu heard that, her eyes shifted: "I didn't ask much about my second older brother; when he left, he only said he was going to handle some matters."

She said that, then suddenly remembered something, her eyes lit up: "Right, what about Huaixian older brother?"

This person loves to join the fun; he hardly ever misses such occasions.

Song Yusui hearing that couldn't help but snicker: "Where else could he be? Teasing the cat, who knows what state the sweetie is in—he's fed the glutinous rice until it's plump, not at all princess-like."

Mu Xin thought of those two, feeling helpless: "Qing An even said being plumper makes one more princess-like."

Jiang Liangjin immediately responded: "Our Youbao is the little princess."

Mu Youyu blinked, offering no rebuttal.

After all, since Song Huaixian arrived, she really hasn't had time to look after the glutinous rice; her thoughts have been completely occupied by this person beside her.

At that moment, a clear girl's voice drew everyone's gaze away from the four of them.

"Younger sister."

Mu Youyu turned her head, only to see a girl in a deep red velvet long dress standing not far away.

Her flaxen curls were loosely pulled up, revealing a slender, fair neck; two diamond studs hung from her earlobes, sparkling under the lights.

It was Mu Xianyan.

"It's Princess Yan! She's returned to the country?"

"When did she come back? Weren't you just recently in Y Guo taking part in a violin competition?"

"Look at Princess Yan's expression—she doesn't seem very happy, huh?"

"Where? I think she looks fine; she's probably just tired."

"Would Princess Yan even come to this kind of occasion?"

Faint whispers floated around, but Mu Youyu didn't pay much heed.

She has been chatting frequently with this older female cousin lately, almost daily sharing little daily matters.

At this moment, seeing each other, she first broke into a bright smile, let go of Jiang Liangjin's hand, and quickly walked toward Mu Xianyan, saying, "Ya, older female cousin, how did you come back to the country? You didn't even give me a heads‑up so I could pick you up at the airport."

Mu Xianyan quickly stepped forward to meet her, her skirt swaying with her steps.

She smiled at Mu Youyu, eyes crinkling, and explained: "Our school breaks in December, plus there haven't been any recent competitions, so I thought I'd come back for a visit."

Mu Youyu nodded.

Mu Xianyan then turned to Mu Xin: "Ah Xin, long time no see."

Mu Xin merely gave a faint "hmm", his gaze falling on his sister, he said nothing more, and the atmosphere around him instantly turned a bit subtle.

Song Yusui stepped forward and patted Mu Xianyan's shoulder: "I and Yan Yan haven't seen each other in ages either!"

Mu Xianyan glanced at him: "I'm not here to see you."

Song Yusui grudgingly waved his hand: "Fine, I guess I'm just boring myself."

He didn't bother to argue with this person.

After all, among the brothers, besides Mu Xianqi and Song Huaixian, he's the only one who can exchange a few words with Mu Xianyan.

Others either rarely go abroad, or when they meet her they have nothing to say and can only stare blankly.

Mu Xianyan averted her gaze from that person, came to Jiang Liangjin's gold‑powder‑colored hair, and said: "Young Master Jiang."

Jiang Liangjin politely replied: "Greetings, older female cousin."

He and Mu Xianyan originally had no connection; he only knew she was Mu Youyu's older female cousin, extraordinarily talented and haughty in nature.

Now seeing her take the initiative to greet him, he was also perfectly courteous.

Hearing that address, Mu Xianyan merely let her gaze sweep over both their hair and bracelet, saying nothing.

Seeing the atmosphere about to sink again, Mu Youyu hastily grabbed Mu Xin's arm with one hand and Jiang Liangjin's wrist with the other, giving a little shake.

"Let's go over to the grandparents' side; Older Sister Yan is there too, she said she wants to show me the new jewelry designed by her apprentice."

"Let's go." Mu Xin followed her lead and stepped forward first.

Jiang Liangjin felt her warm fingertips gripping his wrist; his heart was already utterly satisfied, yet his expression remained calm and breezy, letting her lead him along.

Mu Xianyan watched Mu Xin's eyes, which held only his sister, and the smile at the corners of her mouth faded a little.

She lowered her eyelids, hid the disappointment in her eyes, and forced a polite smile: "You go ahead; I'll go say hello to my maternal grandfather."

When the few were about to lift their feet to leave, she again seemed to recall something, calling out gently to Mu Youyu: "Right, Youbao, older sister brought you a gift; I left it at the Mu Family's place—remember to check it tonight."

Mu Youyu's steps halted, she turned and gave her a sweet smile: "Sure, thank you, older female cousin!"

Watching the figures of those few gradually drift away, Mu Xianyan let out a soft sigh.

Her gaze fell on the linked backs of Mu Xin and Mu Youyu, and she murmured to herself: "Forget it, Ah Xin and she have been close since childhood, yet they rarely meet; better not disturb them..."

Her voice was very soft, drowned out by the banquet hall's music, and no one heard it.

On Jiang Ye Ye's and Mu Ye Ye's side, many people had gathered, all longtime family friends of the two households.

Cheng Siqing sat on the sofa beside Jiang Ye Ye, continually lowering her gaze, not lifting her head, unknown what she was thinking.

Lu Yuchu was seated next to Mu Ye Ye, saying something that made the two grandfathers laugh out loud.

Gu Xingluo stood shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Gu Xingnan, both dressed in well‑tailored black suits, exuding a strong aura.

Gu Xingluo's medium‑short hair was neat and capable, her brows and eyes bright and heroic, her lips slightly curled, naturally carrying an aura that keeps strangers at bay.

Gu Xingnan resembles her by seventy percent, but his demeanor is even colder.

The two standing together drew many sideways glances.

Yu Ci saw the two standing, skewered a small apple piece and handed it to Gu Xingnan's mouth, saying, "A Nan, have an apple."

Gu Xingnan went along and took a bite.

The male student sitting beside him, seeing his appearance, not willing to be outdone, speared a cherry tomato from the fruit platter, "Luo Luo~"

Gu Xingluo glanced at the bright red cherry tomato, her brows slightly furrowed, "I hate tomatoes the most."

The male student immediately flared, "This isn't a tomato! It's a cherry tomato!"

"There's no difference in taste."

Seeing Gu Xingluo's reaction, the male student gave two humphs, out of spite stuffed cherry tomatoes into his own mouth, eating one after another, "I don't know how a tomato could have offended you."

"It hasn't offended me, it's basically offended you, and you still ate it." Gu Xingluo gave him a sideways glance, though a smile hid in her eyes.

"Luo Luo eats strawberries."

"I'm not hungry; I'll eat later when I get back. If you like it, eat more."

"Luo Luo is the best~"

Gu Xingnan couldn't bear to watch his sister and her younger boyfriend's everyday chat, calmly averting his gaze.

His sister and this male student have been together for over five years, starting as a secret romance.

Over the past year, their relationship has become the talk of the town.

Gu's father initially objected vehemently but could do nothing, after all the real power of the Gu Family now rests firmly in Gu Xingluo's hands.

Nothing can stop her from doing what she wants.

Yu Ci also found it hard to watch.