Chapter 439: Laying it all out

Servants began serving tea and food, all directed toward the center.

The uncles had just formed a circle, and the brothers returned to their original seats.

The Jiang and Shen elders found their places, sat at several tables, and never took their eyes off the two at the head seat.

Shen Ningmu sat beside Grandma Song, holding the old woman's arm, "Auntie Song, today is Ah Yu and Ah Xin's birthday, and also the day we need to lay things out openly!"

"Look at these two kids, they've grown up together since childhood, we know their backgrounds inside out; as elders, what else could we worry about?"

Jiang Su: "Exactly exactly exactly!"

"Indeed..." Grandma Song's gaze quietly shifted toward her own granddaughter.

Mu Youyu was lowering her head, saying something to Jiang Liangjin, the corners of her mouth never downturned, completely unaware that everyone's gaze was gathered on her.

Shen Ningmu seeing that, added: "Our A Jin's temperament, Ah Yu knows best; you and Uncle Mu and little Xi etc have all seen it. Since childhood he's been good to Ah Yu, so good that even I, as his mother, am jealous; sometimes I even feel he's given his heart to Ah Yu!"

Jealousy is of course fake, contentment is real.

Jiang Su: "Not wrong!"

Everyone present saw how Jiang Liangjin treats Mu Youyu, and what their future development will be; everyone knows in their hearts.

Since kindergarten, the two have held hands; she goes where he follows; she says what he listens; still is now.

When it really came to this moment, Mu Youyu's anticipated nervousness actually lessened considerably, perhaps because someone beside her pulled her, causing her ear tips to quietly blush.

Grandpa Mu cleared his throat, "I've asked about the children's matters, they themselves have acknowledged it; as elders, we just need to prepare what should be prepared, and follow their wishes."

This was said implicitly; everyone understood, they exchanged smiles.

Jiang Su: "That's it!"

Grandma Song looked at her granddaughter, spoke gently: "A Jin has been accompanying our Youbao as she grew up; I keep that in mind. Now Youbao is still small, nothing is rushed. But what ought to be decided still needs to be decided. As a grandmother, I just want her to be happy."

Jiang Su: "Auntie Song is right, I feel the same!"

Shen Ningmu gave him a firm pat, then immediately continued: "Auntie Song, rest assured, A Jin has no other talents, but making Ah Yu happy is something he cares about more than himself."

Jiang Su rubbed his arm, gave a light cough, his tone steady as he began to state: "We've already discussed this; no matter what happens in the future, Ah Yu is the most important in our Jiang family. If A Jin dares to treat Ah Yu badly, I will be the first to object!"

Grandpa Jiang spoke loudly: "Right, we won't allow it, our whole family won't allow it!"

"Grandma, rest assured," Jiang Liangjin faced Grandma Song squarely, made a solemn promise: "I can guarantee with everything I possess."

This change of words and speech made the elders extremely happy.

Third Uncle Jiang Yuan joked: "Really? Are you willing to give everything to Ah Yu?"

"How come no one said 'daughter-in-law' yet?" Jiang Liangjin answered without hesitation: "Willing."

"Everything given? How do the Jiang and Shen clans count?"

Jiang Liangjin answered instantly: "The shares are all Youbao's; I work for her."

"And what about yourself?"

Jiang Liangjin's affectionate gaze fixed on the childhood sweetheart beside him: "I have always been hers."

Mu Youyu glanced sideways, only seeing him move another half-inch toward her, silently proclaiming something.

The elders got satisfactory answers, laughed heartily, kept praising, only then could they stop talking.

Grandma Song saw the attitudes of everyone from both families, and sincerely laughed: "Now I can be completely at ease."

Shen Ningmu immediately began pulling her along, saying auspicious words.

Grandpa Mu had already convinced Mu's elder uncle and younger uncle; the four uncles had also been persuaded by Grandma Song; Jiang Su's generation then chatted with them.

The brothers then followed up asking: "A Jin, in the future whose word will we listen to for family matters?"

"What kind of talk is this?" Mu Youyu started to feel embarrassed.

Jiang Liangjin's expression unchanged: "We'll listen to Youbao."

"And if you guys argue, what then?"

Jiang Liangjin beside them, expression unchanged: "Any argument is my fault; I'll coax."

"Then..."

"Why are we still asking?" Mu Youyu turned to Mu Xin, whispering: "Brother."

Mu Xin saw his sister feeling embarrassed, gave a reassuring smile, then softly asked: "Have you finished chatting?"

"What's wrong, Xinbao?" Grandpa Mu looked over with a beaming smile, a face very similar to his granddaughter's, yet his expression was steady and measured.

"Nothing." Mu Xin just focused on following his sister's wishes, didn't think much, "Just reminding you, today is also my birthday."

As soon as he said that, laughter throughout the house grew louder.

Grandpa Mu laughed in realization: "Right right right, today is also our Xinbao's birthday."

Both families' intentions settled, Grandma Song waved to Mu Xin: "Xinbao, come over, let Grandma have a look."

Mu Xin stood up, walked over, bent his waist to get close; Grandma Song examined him for a moment: "Our Xinbao is also handsome today."

Mu Xin's lips curled slightly: "Inherited from Grandma."

"You two siblings just know how to coax me." Grandma Song smiled, patted the back of his hand, her gaze went back and forth between the siblings, her eyes full of relief.

Jiang Su sat aside, watching this harmonious family scene, couldn't help but pull his wife over to Mu Xin's spot, lowering his voice: "If you ever have even half of Xinbao's eloquence, I'll be reassured."

Jiang Liangjin countered: "I can't speak?"

Mu Youyu also looked over, blinked.

Jiang Su thought about the earlier remarks "listen to Youbao" and "I'll coax", fell silent for a moment, "... as if I hadn't said anything."

Of course he'll speak, just depends on the person.

Shen Ningmu beside them heard clearly, twisted her husband's arm: "Say a couple less sentences, A Jin did great today."

The matter was settled as agreed; from now on we can go out and show off!

Jiang Su, being twisted, sucked in a breath of cold air, didn't dare speak, could only nod repeatedly, pulling his wife back to their original seat.

Mu Nian had Yuejiu Yan beside him; the two sat together, very well-matched.

Yan Yuejiu recalled his earlier words, tilted his head, and said, "Niannian, are you still okay?"

"It's okay." Mu Nian picked up the tea cup before him, took a sip, then set it down; the water in the cup had already cooled, but he didn't mind.

Yan Yuejiu, being overly righteous, said, "Don't be sad; I'll let you wear my little dress to cheer you up."

"I'd rather see my wife wear it than wear it myself."

"What wife? It's not that soon."

"……"

Mu Xi sitting opposite occasionally glanced at his sister, making sure she was still smiling, then withdrew his gaze.

Mu Xin had already returned from her grandmother's place, sat down again beside her sister, moved a little closer, and listened to her and Jiang Liangjin whispering.

Qing An sat at the side, kept glancing toward the main seat, then belatedly moved closer to Jun Chenling, lowering his voice: "Do you think they're discussing something big? What riddle are they playing?"

？

Jun Chenling glanced at him and said, "You only just found out?"