Chapter 318

On New Year's Eve, the elders of the Mu and Song families sat in the courtyard drinking tea and chatting; after a few remarks they settled on the idea.

This New Year's Eve, both families will go to the Jiang family's old residence to celebrate, which is both a reunion of old friends……

And by the way, bring the main matter out into the open to discuss.

Mu Nian and Lu Yuchu had just come from Mu Grandfather and Grandmother's side, entering the living room one after the other with solemn expressions; as soon as they stepped inside, they became the focus of everyone's gaze.

Mu Nian spoke first, directly stating the elders' core plan: 'Grandfather and grandmother just discussed proposing a marriage between my sister and Jiang Liangjin.'

Under everyone's gaze, Lu Yuchu added: 'Set the engagement for Youbao's April birthday, to be formal.'

As soon as those words landed, the living room fell silent for half a second, then the brothers' reactions exploded.

"Engagement?"

The first to explode was Song LuXiao.

He rose from the sofa, his expression falling dramatically, face full of disbelief: 'With Jiang Liangjin? Youbao is still so young—wouldn't that be too early?'

Seeing his state, Song Lujing felt greatly relieved: 'Yes, you heard correctly.'

Song LuXiao had seen all kinds of scenes in his life; upon thinking of his own precious sister, whom he had held in his palm for over a decade.

In the blink of an eye, she would be bound to that person as his fiancée, and his heart would feel constricted.

Beside him, Song Huaiyu also nodded in agreement, clearly siding with Song LuXiao: 'Exactly, it's too early; Youbao is still in school, there's no need to decide so quickly.'

"Jiang Liangjin is good, but he isn't indispensable, is he?"

The two spoke in concert, clearly unwilling to let their sister be taken away so early.

Even if the other party were Jiang Liangjin, they'd still want to drag it out for another ten or eight years.

Mu Xin's light-colored eyes glanced over the two; this matter had originally been him mediating both sides and helping the elders settle it, so he had naturally considered it already.

"Feelings ought to be cultivated from childhood," he said in a clear, cold voice, not loud but weighty, "Moreover, looking across the whole circle, besides him……can the brothers find a second person?"

"Can they find a second person who is worthy of Youbao and able to win her genuine affection?"

Mu Nian immediately grasped the implication, adding lightly with a tone bearing the superior's weighing: 'First and foremost, it's about matching families.'

The sole heirs of the Jiang and Shen families, who control half of the nation's capital, have their future pattern already set.

Matching the eldest daughters of the Mu and Song families, whose status spans international nobility, is one of the few suitable matches.

Mu Xi twirled her phone with her fingertips, tone light: 'You must treat my sister well, putting her first in everything, and have eyes only for her.'

Mu Xin lifted his gaze, voice clear and cold: 'Intelligent, emotionally steady, able to protect her.'

Mu Yichen put it succinctly: 'Capable, able to shoulder responsibilities.'

Mu Yichi added: 'He must be the heir recognized by the family, so there won't be any messy internal strife dragging her in.'

Song Lujing seriously added a weird standard: 'He also needs to play games, to keep Youbao company and pass the time!'

He personally tested this point, and Jiang Liangjin is absolutely qualified.

Song Huaiyu hesitated for a long time; though still unwilling, he had to admit the most crucial point, his voice dropping a few notches: '……Youbao likes him.'

Song Huaixian raised his hand: 'I have to like him.'

Song Yusui clapped his hands: 'What you all said is correct.'

Lu Yuchu crossed his arms, eyebrows slightly raised: 'Good-looking, about the same age as the treasure, and will dote on people.'

Song Yan took off one earpiece: 'Can fight.'

Once all the conditions were laid out, the answer was already clear.

Song LuXiao felt something was off.

Isn't this just talking about Jiang Liangjin?

Song Yusui picked up his suit jacket, smiling nonchalantly: 'Besides A Jin, there's no one better.'

Song Huaiyu still wasn't resigned, wanting to make a last struggle; a flash of inspiration struck him, and he suddenly shouted a name: '……Jun Chenling.'

Youbao, when visiting Mu Xin during winter and summer breaks, would also play with Jun Chenling.

Strolling together through the Duke's Mansion, attending banquets together, they could be considered half childhood sweethearts.

That person is also a renowned prodigy, the sole legitimate prince of Y Guo, noble in status, outstanding in appearance, of mixed blood, top-tier in ability……looks flawless from any angle.

As soon as those words landed, Mu Xin's gaze instantly turned half a degree colder, and he retorted bluntly: 'Get lost.'

The two countries are too far apart.

If Jun Chenling became a son-in-law living in the wife's home, it would be impractical.

Let alone letting my sister marry far away to Y Guo—don't even think about it.

Moreover, that person can't fight.

Song Huaiyu didn't understand: 'Xinbao, isn't he smart enough?'

Mu Xi wore a look of looking at an idiot: 'Heavens, what are you saying?'

Song Huaixian was speechless: 'Brother, are you sick? Jun Chenling is also known as Xun Li·Si'erwen.'

"Our treasure also counts as a direct descendant of the Si'erwen family; they are nominally siblings—why bring this up?"

Song Huaiyu opened his mouth, instantly at a loss: '……Never mind, I didn't say anything.'

He forgot that they had that relationship.

Seeing Song Huaiyu's first alternative rejected, Song LuXiao wasn't resigned and tentatively suggested: '……What about Qing An?'

He remembered that Qing An had an excellent relationship with Mu Xianqi and Mu Xin, was reliable, and was also the M Kingdom Little Prince, possessing immense international deterrence.

Having lived in the Duke's Mansion for a long time in childhood, growing up alongside Mu Xin, he had doted on Youbao from young to old, also counting as half a childhood sweetheart.

In terms of status, ability, and affection, he is flawless from any angle.

Upon hearing this, Mu Xin didn't even lift his eyelids, directly laying down: 'I have one veto vote.'

Song Lujing immediately followed up: 'I have one too!'

Song Yusui hurriedly waved his hands, wearing an expression of 'don't mess around': 'They are also acknowledged siblings; closeness is closeness, but lines cannot be crossed—no, no.'

Lu Yuchu frowned slightly, directly rebutting: "He is five years older than Youbao, the age gap is too big, unsuitable."

"He looks foolish," Song Huaiyu also shook his head, completely gave up the struggle, "This one is outright out, no need to bring up again."

"Absurd, compared to this brother-in-law, Jiang Liangjin would be better." Mu Xianqi resigned.

Yeah, right, A Jin is quite good.

Mu Xianqi paused, looked at Mu Yichen and Mu Yichi; the two nodded slightly, which counts as completely relenting, half‑approval turning into full approval.

Compared to the messy alternatives, Jiang Liangjin is indeed the optimal solution, even the only solution.

Song LuXiao looked at the room full of people who either fully supported or completely compromised, even the last struggling alternative was unanimously rejected.

Seeing Song Huaiyu and the three Mu family members too lazy to speak, he opened his mouth but could no longer find even half a person capable of refuting or replacing Jiang Liangjin.

After searching the circle, only someone who meets all the brothers' conditions—worthy status, genuinely protecting Youbao, and Youbao wholeheartedly liking them—seems to be Jiang Liangjin alone.

Song LuXiao listlessly sank back onto the sofa, muttering softly: "... Fine, Jiang Liangjin seems, indeed there's nothing to pick on."

Song Huaiyu also sighed, turned his face away from the crowd, his voice muffled: "Let's just get engaged… anyway, if he dares to mistreat Youbao, we'll destroy him."

Everyone echoed in agreement.

The brothers in the hall, from initial slight hesitation and half‑watching, to finally unanimous agreement, tacitly accepted this future brother‑in‑law.