Chapter 310

Mu Xianqi shut the door, turned, and met Mu Yichi's dark stare, frowning slightly. "What are you doing?" he asked.

Translation: Mu Xianqi closed the door, turned around, and met Mu Yichi's gloomy gaze, frowning slightly, "What are you doing?"

Note: "closed the door" means he shut the door; "turned around and met..." means he turned and saw...; "frowning slightly" describes his expression; then dialogue.

We need to keep it concise but natural.

Mu Yichi took a step forward, his voice wary: "What did you say to my sister? Don't secretly fill her head with nonsense."

Translation: Mu Yichi stepped forward, his tone laced with obvious wariness: "What did you say to my sister? Don't secretly fill her head with nonsense."

Mu Xianqi laughed angrily, shoved his shoulder, and snapped: "This is my sister—what's it to you? What I say to her doesn't need your permission."

Translation: Mu Xianqi laughed in anger, raised a hand to push his shoulder, tone firm: "This is my sister—what business is it of yours? Do I need to report to you what I say to her?"

Mu Yichen, seeing they were about to argue again, grabbed both of their arms and said, "Stop fighting—my sister is coming down."

Translation: Mu Yichen at the side saw they were about to argue again, reached out and grabbed each of their arms: "Don't fight, my sister is coming down."

Honestly, you're all adults, yet you're arguing like kids in any situation—so immature.

Translation: Really, they're all grown up, yet they bicker like children regardless of occasion, so immature.

Look at him in various situations.

This line appears incomplete; it reads "Look at him in various situations." possibly missing words,

Look, he's probably in this situation.

Look, he's probably in this situation.

Look, he's probably in this situation.

Look, he's probably in this situation.

Let's see if any other lines have similar pattern: line 6 is isolated. Could be a mistake in the source; but we must translate as is.

We'll translate: "Look, he..." Actually we could translate as: "Look, he..." I'll keep it as: "Look, he..." but we need to include the Chinese characters? No, we must translate to English.

Maybe the intended meaning is "Look, he..." I'll go with: "Look, he..."

But we need to keep it as a single line: 【6】 Look, he...

Look, he's probably in this situation.

We'll do that.

They glanced at each other, both seeing resentment in the other's eyes, yet they still grudgingly closed their mouths and stepped to the side.

Translation: The two exchanged a glance, each seeing the other's unwillingness to back down, yet they grudgingly shut up and stepped aside.

Mu Youyu grabbed Jiang Liangjin's wrist and led him away, waving and saying, "Let's go!"

Translation: Mu Youyu pulled Jiang Liangjin's wrist and walked down, waving her hand: "Let's go!"

Mu Yichi's face darkened at once; he hurried forward to take his sister's hand, but Mu Xianqi got there first.

Translation: Mu Yichi's face changed instantly; he hurried forward, wanting to take his sister's hand, but Mu Xianqi beat him to it.

He gently put his arm around Mu Youyu's shoulders and said with a smile, "Come on, your grandma is still waiting at the Song residence."

Translation: He gently put his arm around Mu Youyu's shoulders, smiling: "Come on, your grandma is still waiting at the Song family's."

Mu Yichi glared at him, but restrained himself for his sister's sake, merely trailing behind and occasionally glancing at Mu Xianqi's hand on his sister's shoulder, his face full of displeasure.

Translation: Mu Yichi glared at him, but since his sister was there he didn't dare lash out, only trailing beside them, occasionally glancing at Mu Xianqi's hand on his sister's shoulder, full of displeasure.

Mu Yichen whispered, "It's fine, we came to stay in the shade."

Translation: Mu Yichen whispered: "No problem, we'll come up with something shady."

Mu Yichi's eyes narrowed; he instantly understood, "You mean..."

Translation: Mu Yichi narrowed his eyes, instantly understanding: "You mean..."

The two exchanged a smile.

Translation: The two exchanged a smile.

Mu Youyu hadn't noticed a thing; she had already decided where she and Jiang Liangjin would go to have fun over the winter break.

Translation: Mu Youyu was completely unaware, already having planned where to go with Jiang Liangjin during the winter break.

The group then drove to the old Song family residence.

Translation: The group then drove to the Song family's old residence.

As the car entered the Song family gate, they smelled the aroma of food drifting from the courtyard—clearly lunch had just begun.

Translation: As the car just entered the Song family gate, they smelled the aroma of food wafting from the courtyard—clearly lunch had just been prepared.

Grandma Song seemed to have already arrived and been waiting in the courtyard, dressed in simple clothes with her hair neatly combed.

Translation: Song Grandma appeared to have already been waiting in the courtyard, dressed in simple clothes, her hair neatly combed.

Time seemed especially kind to this old person, leaving only faint lines at the corners of the eyes, no sign of aging, her demeanor still graceful and noble.

Time seemed especially kind to this old person, leaving only faint lines at the corners of the eyes, no sign of aging, her demeanor still graceful and noble.

As soon as Mu Youyu stepped out of the car, she ran over, her face lit up with joy, calling "Grandma!"

Translation: Mu Youyu jumped out of the car and ran over, her face full of joy: "Grandma!"

Seeing her, Grandma immediately smiled and went to meet her, pulling her into an embrace and saying, "Oh dear, our little treasure has finally come; you look thinner again—haven't you been eating well at home?"

Translation: Seeing her, Grandma immediately smiled and went forward, arms wrapping her in a hug: "Oh dear, our little treasure has finally arrived—why do you look thinner again? Haven't you been eating properly at home?"

She gently stroked Mu Youyu's back, her touch soft and full of affection.

Translation: Her hand gently stroked Mu Youyu's back, the pressure soft, full of affection.

Mu Youyu couldn't help but nuzzle Grandma's arm, protesting softly, "I'm not thin—I eat three big bowls of rice every day."

Translation: Mu Youyu couldn't help rubbing against Grandma's arm, softly protesting: "Where am I thin? I eat three big bowls of rice every day."

"Goodness, our little treasure is wonderful, truly a good child." Grandma covered her mouth, pretending to be surprised, though her affection shone through.

Translation: "Goodness, our Youbao is wonderful—such a good child." Grandma deliberately covered her mouth, feigning surprise, though the affection in her eyes couldn't be hidden.

She also reached out to pinch her soft little face, growing fonder by the moment.

Translation: She also reached out to pinch her soft little face, liking her more and more.

The three brothers also said hello.

Translation: The three brothers also greeted her.

Grandma smiled and nodded, her gaze sweeping over the three brothers before settling on Jiang Liangjin, who trailed behind.

Translation: Grandma smiled, nodded, her gaze sweeping over the three and finally resting on Jiang Liangjin following behind.

Jiang Liangjin politely called out, "Grandma."

Translation: Jiang Liangjin politely called out: "Grandma."

"It's Ah-jin, right?" Grandma turned to look at him, sizing him up.

Translation: "Ah Jin, is that you?" Grandma turned her head to look at him, scrutinizing.

Several grandsons had often mentioned Jiang Liangjin to her, saying he was steady and reliable and had protected the little treasure since childhood.

Translation: Before, several grandsons had often mentioned Jiang Liangjin to her, saying he was steady and reliable, having protected Youbao since childhood.

What really caught her attention was that, over the past few days, her most beloved little grandson, Mu Xuan, had called her, going on and on about Jiang Liangjin's many good points.

Translation: But what really caught her attention was these past days, her most beloved grandson Mu Xin calling her, chattering on about Jiang Liangjin's many good qualities.

They said he had protected the little treasure since childhood, had an upright character, and his feelings for her were sincere and genuine.

Translation: Saying he had protected Youbao since childhood, his character was upright, and his feelings for Youbao were sincere.

Seeing the teenager she hadn't seen in a while, Grandma couldn't help but nod.

Translation: At this moment, seeing the teenager she hadn't seen in a while, Grandma couldn't help but nod.

Jiang Liangjin's looks hit all the right notes from her youth, and he surely has won the little treasure's heart.

Translation: Jiang Liangjin's looks hit all her youthful aesthetic points—surely he's won a place in Youbao's heart.

Most importantly, he is unconditionally good to the little treasure; his every action exudes steadiness, and he is capable of protecting her.

Translation: Most importantly, he treats Youbao unconditionally well, every move showing steadiness, plus the ability to protect her.

Grandma's smile grew wider as she patted her granddaughter's hand and said, "Everyone, go inside first; your brothers are waiting, the dishes are all ready, we're just waiting for our little treasure."

Translation: Grandma's smile deepened as she patted her granddaughter's hand: "Everyone go inside first—your brothers are waiting in there, the dishes are all ready, we're just waiting for our Youbao."

Mu Youyu answered obediently, then turned and took Jiang Liangjin's hand, happily walking into the house.

Translation: Mu Youyu obediently replied, turned and took Jiang Liangjin's hand, happily walking into the house.

Mu Yichen, Mu Xianqi, and Mu Yichi walked side by side, none lagging behind, looking just like biological brothers.

Translation: Mu Yichen, Mu Xianqi, and Mu Yichi walked side by side, none lagging, looking just like biological brothers.

Grandma fell half a step behind, watching the backs of the two holding hands, the smile in her eyes gradually deepening.

Translation: Grandma lagged half a step behind, watching the pair's joined backs, the smile in her eyes deepening.

The Mu and Song families have long been close friends, and the Jiang and Shen families also have deep ties with both.

Translation: The Mu and Song families have long been close friends, while the Jiang and Shen families also have deep ties with them.

Jiang Liangjin and the little treasure have been childhood sweethearts, growing up together; he has accompanied her all the way, and she relies on him the most—this bond is rare and precious.

Translation: Jiang Liangjin and Youbao have grown up together as childhood sweethearts, accompanying her all the way; she relies on him the most, making this bond rare and precious.

The Song family has no shortage of heirs; at first she thought that even if the little treasure someday liked someone, she didn't necessarily have to marry—just a lifelong romance, being pampered would be fine.

Translation: The Song family lacks no heirs; she initially thought that even if Youbao someday liked someone, she didn't necessarily have to marry—just a lifelong romance, being doted on would suffice.

But now, looking at Jiang Liangjin and recalling her long friendship with Old Madame Jiang and Old Madame Shen.

Translation: But now, looking at Jiang Liangjin, and recalling her years of friendship with the old ladies of the Jiang and Shen families,

Adding her precious granddaughter and grandsons' attitudes toward him, Grandma formed a different plan.

Translation: adding her beloved granddaughter and grandsons' attitudes toward him, Grandma had formed another plan in her mind.

She is completely confident in Jiang Liangjin's character; such a child is a perfect match for their family's little treasure—nothing could be more suitable.

Translation: She is completely confident in Jiang Liangjin's character; such a boy is a perfect match for their family's Youbao.

The two families' marriage should be settled soon.

Translation: The marriage between the two families should be settled early.

Giving the two children a status would also put an end to the designs of outsiders with ulterior motives.

Translation: Giving the two children a status would also cut off any designs from outsiders with ulterior motives.

The day Mu Xuan mentioned—the granddaughter's birthday in April—would be a good date.

Translation: The day Xinbao mentioned—the fourth month, the granddaughter's birthday—would be a good date.

Grandma thought, quickening her steps as she followed the crowd into the old residence's living room.

Translation: Grandma thought, quickening her steps to follow the crowd into the old residence's living room.

The living room was already full of people—Mu Nian, Mu Xi, Mu Xuan, and all the Song family elders and brothers were present.

Translation: The living room was already full of people—Mu Nian, Mu Xi, Mu Xin, and all the Song family elders and brothers were present.

Seeing Mu Youyu enter, everyone gathered around to greet her.

Translation: Seeing Mu Youyu enter, they all gathered around to greet her.

Grandma took the seat of honor, and the meal began.

Translation: Grandma took the seat of honor, then the meal began.

At the Song family table, there has always been the rule of no talking while eating or sleeping.

Translation: At the Song family table, there's always the rule of no talking while eating or sleeping.

The uncles each had their own thoughts.

Translation: The uncles each had their own thoughts.

The brothers all cared about the sister.

Translation: The brothers all cared about the sister.

Mu Youyu sat with Grandma on one side and Jiang Liangjin on the other, the dishes arriving nonstop.

Translation: Mu Youyu sat with Grandma on one side and Jiang Liangjin on the other, the dishes never pausing.

After the meal was finished in silence, the servants cleared the table, brewed hot tea, and placed fruit platters before Mu Youyu and Mu Xuan before withdrawing.

Translation: After the meal was eaten in silence, the servant stepped forward to clear the table, brewed hot tea, and placed fruit plates before Mu Youyu and Mu Xin before withdrawing.

Grandma lifted her teacup, took a sip, then asked, "Chu Chu, are you handling the company's affairs alright? Don't overexert yourself; you're still young—don't wear yourself out."

Translation: Grandma lifted her teacup, took a sip, then asked: "Chu Chu, can you still handle the company's affairs? Don't overwork yourself—you're still young, don't ruin your health."

She had always favored her daughter, originally intending to hand over the Song conglomerate to her, but the daughter longed for freedom and did not want to be bound by business.

Translation: She had always favored her daughter, originally intending to entrust the Song Clan conglomerate to her, but the daughter longed for freedom and refused to be bound by business.

The eldest son studied finance, always wanting to start his own business, unwilling to take over the family enterprise; the second and third sons were both very lazy.

She had no choice but to entrust the company to her sensible third son, Song Huai.

When Song Huai gave up, she saw that Song Yusui's company was still afloat and Lu Yuchu was still in the entertainment industry.

Her first thought was to put one of her daughter's children in as a nominal chairman, but none of them wanted to.

The other grandchildren each had their own reasons.

Fortunately, Lu Yuchu had gotten his fill of the entertainment circle and returned; this child is also capable, having kept the company in good order at a young age, though it's also hard work.

Mu Youyu lifted her gaze to him.

Lu Yuchu poured her a glass of milk, then softly said, "Grandma, I can manage; it's not too tiring."

The grandmother felt relieved, "Then that's good."

Song Yusui, standing nearby, hearing his brother's tone, couldn't help but let out a low cough.

The grandmother glanced at him, annoyed, and said: "Sui Sui, if your lousy entertainment company ever goes bankrupt, you'll have to go help your brother at the company; stop thinking about playing all day, you should also settle down."

Song Yusui, hearing the word bankruptcy, grew anxious: "Grandma, please don't go after my company."