Chapter 306: Coming-of-Age Ceremony

Song Yan yawned, "If you don't mention them, I'd have forgotten these two."

Mu Xianqi could do nothing about those two, "... Can't any of you reach him?"

Several people shook their heads, looking helpless.

Mu Nian's tone unchanged: "Don't look at me, I won't take the initiative to find them."

Mu Xi nodded along, his tone carrying a similar indifference: "Same."

Song LuXiao spread his hands, a hint of nonchalance in his brows and eyes: "Not familiar, little overlap."

Song Lujing didn't even lift his head: "I accidentally deleted their contact info, their friend request expired without approval."

Lu Yuchu: "No need to stay in touch."

Song Yan: "Right."

Song Huaiyu: "What else do you want if I said I can't get in touch?"

Song Huaixian held glutinous rice, speaking lazily: "If my brother can't reach them, I'll just update."

Mu Xianqi: "..."

Mu Xin saw everyone's reaction, somewhat surprised.

Mu Yichi and Mu Yichen don't stay in touch with everyone at home, so how could there be a collective loss of contact?

He didn't think further, took out his phone, found the person labeled "Yichi Ge" in the notes, and casually tapped a cute cat emoji pack stolen from his sister that said "Are you there?"

The message sent, Mu Yichi instantly replied: 【Here, what's up, Xinbao?】

Following that was a head-patting emoji pack.

Mu Xin paused, looked up at everyone, tone calm: "I can still reach them."

The brothers fell silent, involuntarily looking at Mu Xianqi, the meaning in their eyes unmistakable.

Aside from Mu Nian, the eldest and most authoritative Qi Ge of the Mu family was actually ignored by two brothers only two years younger than him.

On the contrary, the youngest, Mu Xin, became the only one who could get in touch with them.

After a moment, Mu Xianqi gave a light cough, breaking the silence: "You're their youngest brother, usually the most obedient, so of course you can reach them."

Mu Xin didn't speak, just gave a soft "hmm," then tapped the screen, sending the message Grandpa had been muttering about the family having New Year's dinner and little sister missing them.

The other side instantly replied, a stream of promises and coquettish emojis filling the screen, promising that he and Mu Yichen would return to C City at the latest within a week.

He also said he'd bring gifts for the younger siblings, and finally directly transferred several million to Mu Xin's card.

The note read: "Buy snacks for Youbao, the rest is yours."

"..."

Mu Xianqi silently thought: Family usually favors the younger ones, quite normal, normal……

Damn!! Too much!! They two actually dare not reply to this cousin of mine!!

Time flew, the January final exams just ended, and the coming-of-age ceremonies for the third-year students of Lan Lin and Nan Feng arrived as scheduled.

Mu Youyu and Jiang Liangjin prepared early and headed to Nan Feng, not going to the Lan Lin coming-of-age ceremony site.

Only because Mu Xi and Song Lujing study in their third year at Nan Feng, they also came to this coming-of-age ceremony.

In Mu Youyu's heart, her own older brother naturally matters far more than others.

Gu Xingnan and Yu Ci stayed at Lan Lin's own campus to join the fun, not following the two over.

When the two arrived at the auditorium of Nanfeng Gaozhong, the entrance was already filled with students and parents dressed in various formal attire.

They wore everyday clothes, forming a stark contrast with many students in elaborate formal wear around them, yet showed no lack of elegance, instead standing out in the crowd.

Mu Youyu instinctively moved closer to Jiang Liangjin, "So many people."

He slowed his pace, "It's fine, we'll walk slowly."

Just as they stepped into the auditorium doors, Mu Xi quickly walked up from the crowd to greet them.

He wore a custom-made white suit, posture straight, still unable to hide his youthful air.

Song Lujing stood at his side, the same-colored suit enhancing his gentle and refined demeanor.

The two stood side by side, instantly becoming the focus of the entire venue.

As prominent figures of Nanfeng Gaozhong, one is Master Tan's personally transmitted disciple, a rare case of direct admission to a top university.

One is a rising star in the esports scene who likewise secured direct admission to a prestigious school, his personality gentle and his popularity excellent.

They are extremely popular on campus; as soon as they appear, many classmates surround them to say hello and ask for photos.

Mu Youyu waved, "Second older brother!"

Mu Xi weaved through the crowd, walked straight to his sister, habitually ruffling her hair: "Youbao, why are you here so early? Go rest backstage with A Jin first, then come over when the ceremony starts."

He had arrived at the venue early with Song Lujing, not traveling together with the two.

Song Lujing also smiled at his sister, speaking gently: "Baby, backstage are all our own people, take whatever you need."

"Got it." Mu Youyu nodded obediently, took Jiang Liangjin's hand, and ran toward the backstage area.

Jiang Liangjin kept hold of her the whole time, the two brothers saying nothing more.

The backstage area was relatively quiet, with many tables and chairs and changing rooms set up, plus numerous third-year Nan Feng High students making final preparations.

Upon seeing Mu Youyu and Jiang Liangjin enter, they all stopped what they were doing to greet them, their tones full of familiarity.

"It's Xi Ge's sister and Young Master Jiang, how did they come over?"

"So adorable, I, a girl, want to fall in love."

"Much cuter than my sister, sigh, I can't even imagine that Xi Ge and Jing Ge have such a well-behaved girl as a sister."

"Sister, hurry over, there's a spot here, sit here!"

A male student waved, "It's you, sis, do you still remember me?"

These students are all from wealthy aristocratic families, each clearly aware that Mu Youyu is the treasure cherished in the palms of the Mu and Song families.

They understood even more the weight of Jiang Liangjin's status.

Regardless of gender, the tone carried kindness.

Mu Youyu politely replied a few sentences, her gaze sweeping over the crowd, quickly recognizing her second older brother's friend Lin Yu, and smiling, she said, "Hello, Lin Yu ge."

Jiang Liangjin only gave a faint nod.

Lin Yu was about to step forward to speak, when a yellow-haired boy shoved him aside, Han Mo approached Mu Youyu, saying, "Little sis, come sit here, there are snacks and small cakes, all bought by Xi ge, help yourself!"

Mu Youyu still remembered him, her second older brother's good friend, so she wasn't polite, pulling Jiang Liangjin to sit in the empty seat.

Just as she sat steady, a pink figure lightly hugged her from behind, "My cute treasure, why aren't you taking photos?"

Mu Youyu smiled and placed her hand on the back of her hand, "Ningning."

Jiang Liangjin didn't say much, merely picking a cute-patterned cake, spearing it with a fork and bringing it to her lips.

"A Jin is the best." Mu Youyu took it, scooped a spoonful, pulled Lin Ning to sit beside her, asking, "Did you come alone?"

Lin Ning leaned close to her fragrant best friend, "No, I came with Yi Yi, Yuan Yuan, and Yin Yin together."

Mu Youyu looked back, only seeing Ye Yin being pulled away by Lin Yu.

Yu An Yi and Yan Yuan are still doing makeup.

She turned her head again and asked, "What about your senior from night class?"

Lin Ning thought and replied, "Probably together with Xi ge and them."

Jiang Liangjin interjected timely: "Just now I saw him being surrounded on the stage."

Lin Ning slapped the table, stood up immediately: "What?! No, I have to go find him to take a photo, can't let him be kidnapped."

Having said that, she rushed off in a flurry, Mu Youyu watched her departing back with a helpless smile.