Chapter 334

Lu Yuchu handed each of them a candy, saying, "Here, take it, don't bother us while we watch the sister."

The candy wrapper was printed with a soft cartoon pattern, clearly a little snack specially prepared for the sister.

Yu Ci looked at the candy in his palm, the corner of his mouth twitching.

Jiang Liangjin, however, naturally took the candy, lowered his head to look at Mu Youyu beside him, and said in a well-behaved voice, "Thank you, Yuchu-ge."

Lu Yuchu glanced at the boy who clearly had an aura no less than anyone's, yet pretended to be meek and harmless in front of his sister, and without changing expression added, "You're also a child, you should be given it."

Everyone in the room burst into laughter; the formerly quiet living room instantly became noisy beyond belief.

Mu Youyu laughed for a while, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, isn't Xinan with you?"

When Gu Xingnan was mentioned, Yu Ci's smile faded a bit, he slumped his shoulders and sank into the sofa.

"He's been locked at home by Uncle Gu, who said he was going to visit relatives and absolutely wouldn't let him out. I messaged him in the early morning and he still hasn't replied—just looking at it, he's obviously fed up."

Jiang Liangjin: "Maybe he didn't see it."

Yu Ci: "I don't think so; it's almost twelve."

Mu Xi tapped the table lightly with her fingertip and said calmly, "Is the Gu family still pushing him into an arranged marriage?"

Yu Ci snapped his head up, a little surprised, "Xi-ge, you already know?"

"Last night I heard Chi-ge mention it." Mu Xi said in a calm tone, "Gu Feng meddles too much; he even controls his son's lifetime affairs."

Unlike his parents, who don't care at all, giving him complete freedom.

Yu Ci: "Exactly, exactly, it's completely unreasonable."

Mu Youyu felt heartbroken hearing that, and murmured softly, "Xinan is so pitiful..."

Jiang Liangjin took her hand and soothed her gently, "I'll have my people go pick him up."

Yu Ci slapped his thigh, "Still, A Jin is reliable!"

Mu Youyu, seeing that, also took out her phone; the screen just popped up a message from Leng Anzhi: 【Goodness, I don't know what wind my dad has caught, making me meet Gu Xingnan for a friendship event, and he even said something about being a good match, childhood sweethearts……】

【You and Young Master Jiang are about as good as childhood sweethearts. I'm about to go crazy!】

Anzhi isn't happy either?

Mu Youyu suppressed her surprise and replied: 【Good thing Xinan isn't willing either; this really won't work, I'll have my brother talk about it】

Leng Anzhi replied instantly, also attaching a crazy heart emoji: 【Miss, you're being righteous! Mwah! With that sentence I'm relieved】

【My dad is most afraid of the Mu family! Scare him to death】

After replying, Mu Youyu shoved her phone into her pocket, "Anzhi is also being pressured by her family to meet Xinan, and neither of them wants to!"

Yu Ci suddenly sat upright, face full of astonishment, "Huh? Anzhi isn't happy either? I thought..."

He was really puzzled in his heart; he truly couldn't understand these two's thoughts, even though they usually get along well.

Why does bringing up an arranged marriage make them act like they're avoiding a flood and ferocious beasts?

Could it be that they don't like the arrangements made by their families?

"Could they possibly run away from home?" Yu Ci wondered, his imagination running wild.

Mu Xianqi leaned aside, eyes closed, resting, tone casual: "Running away from home is fine; let Xinan come stay with us—whether at the Mu family or the Jiang family, either place works."

Yu Ci chimed in, "Still, Qian-ge is perceptive!"

Seeing no one respond to him, Jiang Liangjin said in a good mood, "Yes."

Yu Ci shook his leg, then remembered the main point, and asked enthusiastically, "By the way, what are you doing this afternoon? Staying home is boring; why not go out and have fun?"

Mu Youyu immediately nodded, "I was just about to say I'm bored! I haven't decided where to go yet."

Just then, Grandma walked in from outside, "Youbao, just now Grandpa and Grandpa Jiang said they'd take you guys to the riding ground this afternoon; the venue and horses are all arranged, we just wait for you to finish eating and set off."

"The riding ground?" Mu Youyu's eyes shone even brighter, "Great!"

The only pity is that her favorite little white horse is still at her grandfather's private riding ground.

Yu Ci instantly perked up, "The riding ground? I'm going, I'm going! My skills are top-notch!"

Jiang Liangjin: "If I remember correctly, you skipped all your middle-school riding classes."

"How would I know that."

Song Huaixian snorted, "You? I've already beaten you enough in the arcade."

"That's not the same!" Yu Ci flared, "In reality I'm a car-god level; the same goes for horses!"

Song Huaixian mocked, "Little brat, have you gotten your driver's license?"

"Can't I just play with toy cars?"

"……"

After lunch, at the Gu family's.

Gu Xingnan was locked at home by Gu Feng, irritably dealing with all the aunts and uncles, not even touching his phone.

"Xinan's all grown up now; how are his grades at school? Has he gotten any scholarships?"

Gu Xingnan: "Better than my cousin."

"At Xinan's age, does he like any little girls? When does he plan to start dating?"

Gu Xingnan expressionless: "There are a few."

"Huh?"

Another relative pushed past the person in front, face full of one-upmanship, and asked: "At Xinan's age, does he have any savings? I remember Xiluo at your age was incredibly impressive, already making money on his own! As a boy you can't fall behind your sister."

Gu Xingnan said flatly: "Yes, my sister gave me some; it's enough to spend, you don't need to give me any."

"……"

Gu's mother came downstairs, saw her son's bad complexion, and hurried forward to greet everyone.

Then she firmly pulled Gu's father aside, lowered her voice and snapped: "What are you doing? It's New Year's, locking your son at home to entertain these people—what's the point?"

Gu's father was about to retort when the butler hurried in from outside, "Madam, Young Master Jiang's people have arrived, saying they're here to pick up the young master for the riding ground."

Gu's father's face darkened, just about to speak to stop it, when he saw the Jiang family's bodyguard walk in, speaking politely: "Mr. Gu, the young master ordered: you must escort young master Gu over; the several young masters of the Mu family are also waiting."

Upon mentioning the Mu family, Gu's father instantly lost his temper, could only put on a stern face and wave his hand: "Go, go, come back early."

Gu's mother pinched his palm hard, eyes full of dissatisfaction: "During the New Year, what face are you putting on with my son?"

"I was wrong, wrong, next time I'll avoid you."

"..."

Gu Xingnan picked up his coat and headed out, not saying a single extra word to his father.

Meanwhile, the horse field had already been decked out anew, red lanterns hung on the fences, exuding a strong New Year atmosphere.

The horse trainer led several gentle steeds waiting at the edge of the field, one of them a pure white little horse.

This was specially prepared by the brothers for the sister.

Mu Youyu stepped out of the car, ran over in her little leather shoes, lightly stroked the little horse's fur: "This is so pretty."

Jiang Liangjin quickly caught up, whispering a reminder: "Go up slowly, don't fall."

"I know, I know, as long as A Jin supports me..."

Mu Xi stepped forward and naturally supported her sister: "Let me do it."

Mu Xin took the rein from the horse trainer, voice steady: "I'll lead the horse, dear, sit back and relax."

"Good!"

The brothers nearby rushed forward, clamoring: "Want big brother to lift you up? You'll be up in a second!"

"No!" Mu Youyu refused without hesitation; she wanted to climb up herself.

Yu Ci had long been unable to hold back, picked a chestnut steed, and was about to swing up onto it.

As a result, his foot slipped, he almost fell, prompting Song Huaixian to laugh outright beside him: "Is that it? Still calling yourself a driving god?"

Yu Ci's face flushed, he steadied himself, and protested loudly: "Mistake! Purely a mistake!"

Jiang Liangjin took out his phone and captured this chaotic yet lively scene.

The camera panned, freezing on Mu Youyu being carefully led by several brothers, bending down to touch the little horse.

The girl wore dark winter clothing, her face fair and delicate, her smile clean and bright, like a warm little sun in winter.

Mu Youyu lifted her head, just meeting the camera, her clear voice falling in the wind: "A Jin, are you filming me?"

"Yeah," Jiang Liangjin shook his phone, "filming our little lucky star, the first good fortune of the new year."