Chapter 273

Bai Yun shrank her neck from the cold, pulling her scarf tighter, "What's good about it? I'm freezing to death, my face is about to freeze stiff."

She said while walking quickly forward, afraid of being blown by the cold wind for even another second.

Xia Chao yi followed behind her, couldn't help teasing: "Who let you wear so little? This morning I told you to wear an extra layer, you didn't listen, now you know it's cold, right?"

Bai Yun turned and glared at him, "Mind your own business, I like it!"

A few people walked chatting and laughing, then saw a cool black sports car parked in an open space not far away.

Mu Xi's hair was mostly covered by a baseball cap, wearing a dark overcoat, standing by the car, posture straight.

Xia Chao yi pointed at that cool sports car, seeing Mu Xi, "Wow, it's Xi Shao, underage driving."

Bai Yun, hearing that, immediately jumped up and grabbed his hair, pulling it, "Keep it down! Don't let anyone hear!"

Many students finishing class around were secretly glancing this way.

Seeing her demeanor, they couldn't help but fall silent.

Is this still Miss Bai?

Xia Chao yi winced in pain, pulling at her hand, "You don't care about your image anymore?"

Bai Yun only then realized, her cheeks slightly heated, quickly pulled her hand back, pretending nothing happened as she tidied her hair, quickly walking to Mu Youyu's side.

Mu Youyu heard it all, dissatisfied: "Second older brother is already an adult, okay? He took his driver's test after his birthday in May this year. Moreover, this car was a coming-of-age gift from his grandfather, so it's not underage driving."

Jiang Liangjin instinctively echoed: "Right, that's correct."

Xia Chao yi chuckled: "My mistake, I didn't get it straight."

Mu Xi, standing by the car, walked up with a smile, light steps, his aura completely restrained, leaving only gentleness toward his sister: "Youbao, school's out?"

He then turned toward Jiang Liangjin, giving a slight nod.

Jiang Liangjin moved closer to Mu Youyu's face: "Good afternoon, Second Brother, it's been almost two or four hours since we last saw each other."

Mu Xi didn't bother with him, his full attention on his own sister.

"Brother, do you know what Teacher Tan has been up to lately?" Mu Youyu said with a hint of confusion, "I remember you haven't been able to contact him recently!"

Mu Xi thought of the person about to be forgotten, couldn't help pausing a few seconds, then said casually: "I don't know, he didn't tell me."

But in his heart he silently muttered.

Done for!

He seemed to have forgotten to check Teacher Tan's messages for a while.

Waiting until Teacher Tan's messages piled up to 99+, he then opened and glanced at them.

Seeing that the last few were all pictures, he thought he'd look at them later, but then turned away and forgot.

However…

However, he had already told the teacher that for important matters he should just call.

Since he didn't call, there must be nothing urgent.

Mu Xi consoled himself this way, trying to hide his inner unease.

He feared Mu Youyu would keep questioning, so he quickly changed the subject: "Shall we head back now?"

Mu Youyu looked up at him, "Sorry, brother, I can't go home with you today."

She glanced at Bai Yun beside her; Bai Yun immediately straightened her back and gave Mu Xi a well-behaved smile.

"I'm going to practice a program with Xiao Yun at her house; next week the school is holding a campus cultural festival, we're forming a team to participate, we need to practice Teacher Tan's piece, time is a bit tight."

Upon hearing that, Mu Xi completely forgot about Teacher Tan, and didn't mention that the Mu family's various facilities are better.

He merely secretly relaxed a breath, even feeling happy enough to want to jump in place.

He promised his sister he'd tell her after school the reason he once hit Jiang Liangjin.

Along the way he still hadn't figured out a proper explanation, afraid she'd pursue it and he wouldn't know how to explain.

He couldn't say, "Back then it was because I saw Jiang Liangjin use excessive force."

"Was it just because his angry, flushed face looked unpleasant, so I punched him?"

If he said that, his sister would surely be angry, thinking he, as her brother, is too impulsive.

Moreover, he'd feel sorry for Jiang Liangjin, wouldn't that be a loss outweighing the gain?

Now it's fine, his sister is going to a classmate's house to rehearse a program, so this matter naturally doesn't need to be rushed—it's practically heaven helping him!

He suppressed his inner joy, deliberately showing a hint of regret on his face, tone reluctant: "Like that, that's really too regrettable, brother was still thinking of just returning from B Shi to see you."

Can't remind her, say a few words to make her feel sorry for him.

Sure enough, Mu Youyu showed a guilty expression.

She stepped forward, gently grabbed Mu Xi's arm, and shook it, saying, "Next time I'll definitely come back earlier, big brother, don't be mad, okay?"

She seemed to recall something, looked up at Mu Xi with an especially sincere tone: "But big brother, don't worry, I still love you the most! I love you a little bit more than I love A Jin and big brother Mu Xin!"

As she spoke, she also used her fingers to indicate the tiny distance, looking extremely cute.

Jiang Liangjin, standing nearby, had long grown accustomed to hearing such words.

Youbao could say such words to every brother in the family.

Last time, when she introduced Mu Xin to Leng Anzhi, she had specifically said that he was her favorite brother.

Now, in the blink of an eye, it had become Mu Xi.

Mu Xi, completely unaware of the situation, was overwhelmed with happiness; she raised her hand and ruffled her hair, her tone indulgent: "How could big brother be angry? As long as you like it. Don't overdo the rehearsal, get proper rest, don't stay up late."

He paused, then added, "If you need money to buy equipment or require any help, just let me know anytime."

"Got it!" Mu Youyu nodded obediently, released his arm, and said, "Big brother, be careful on the road and drive slowly."

"Okay, thank you for caring, sweetheart." Mu Xi nodded satisfactorily, then glanced at Jiang Liangjin, Bai Yun, and Xia Chao-yi, giving a slight nod, saying, "Take good care of my sister."

"Don't worry, Brother Xi!" Bai Yun and Xia Chao-yi answered in unison.

Mu Xi swallowed the words "I didn't tell you guys."

Jiang Liangjin also nodded, "Second brother, don't worry."

Mu Xi only then turned around.

At the moment the car door closed, the reluctant Expression on his face instantly disappeared, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.

Great, finally no need to explain!

Next time my sister thinks of this, she'll probably have forgotten the details already.

Yay, we narrowly escaped.

On the other side, Mu Youyu, Jiang Liangjin, Bai Yun, and Xia Chaoyi walked side by side toward the outside of the school.

Jiang Liangjin only then recalled a few dozen minutes ago, wondering if Youbao was still curious why Mu Xi hit him.

Then again, thinking about it, anyway the matter is past; bringing it up now does him no good, Mu Xi might still not have figured out what to say.

So he didn't say more.

Mu Youyu didn't remember at all.

They quickly arrived at the Bai Family residence; the Bai Family is a detached villa located in the city center.

The courtyard was filled with various flowers, grasses, and trees, and there was also a small fountain.

Inside the villa, valuable paintings hung on the walls, antique sculptures were placed in the corners, and the decoration was simple yet grand.

Bai Yun led the three straight to the music room on the second floor.

On one side of the room stood a piano, its black body gleaming, looking quite valuable.

On the other side was a row of bookshelves filled with various music books and records, plus professional audio equipment and recording gear.

"This is my music room," Bai Yun raised her chin, "This piano was specially ordered from Y Guo by my father."

Mu Youyu walked to the piano, lightly touching the keys, the feel was similar, "It's been a long time since I played; it feels a bit unfamiliar."

Jiang Liangjin stood beside her, smiled, and placed his hand over hers, "Want to try? If the feel isn't good, go to my place."

Bai Yun eagerly walked to the audio equipment, adjusted it, "Sure, sure, Xiao Yu, come try a simple piece."

Mu Youyu didn't decline, sat on the piano bench, adjusted her posture, and lightly placed her fingertips on the keys.