Chapter 523: Especially Fond

The Mu family's living room was much livelier than the Jiang family's, lights blazing, the living room filled with people.

Except for Mu Youyu, all important members of the Mu and Song families were present, yet it was unusually quiet, hard to hide the worry in their hearts.

Mu Nian couldn't even play on his phone, glancing at the time now and then, sitting upright; Yan Yuejiu was flipping through design drawings in his hand, his gaze likewise wandering.

Mu Xi sat in the seat usually taken by her younger sister, her eyes flickering with unsettled emotion.

Mu Xin lowered his head slightly, his thoughts in turmoil, with Jun Chenling on his left and Qing An on his right.

A moment later, Song Lujing came downstairs from upstairs, having changed into home clothes, his hair still damp, it looked like he had just taken a shower.

He approached Song LuXiao's side, "Hasn't my sister come back yet?"

Song LuXiao: "Soon, A Jin just sent a message saying he's on the way."

"All right." Song Lujing leaned back on the sofa, picked up his phone to scroll, but after just a few swipes he put it down again, rare for him to lack interest.

On the other side, Qing An leaned in toward Song Yusui, his gaze falling on the bouquet in the other's arms.

The bouquet was the one Jiang Liangjin had given his sister that afternoon, brought back; it contained real flowers as well as golden flower stems, the gold glinting faintly in the light.

Qing An weighed it, muttering offhand, "Doesn't this amount of gold feel a bit low?"

Song Yusui lifted his eyelids, "You've got enough; too heavy would tire my sister, didn't he haul several carts later?"

Song Huaixian: "Exactly, exactly."

Song Huaiyu echoed him: "Right."

Lu Yuchu and Song Yan didn't respond, their eyes slightly heavy with solemnity.

Mu Yichen and Mu Yichi sat close, whispering to each other, seeming to be on a different wavelength from everyone else.

Finally, a sound came from outside the door, and Qing Ma called out loudly, "The young miss has returned!"

As Mu Youyu pushed the door open and entered, she was startled for a moment by the scene at the entrance.

Several brothers rose first to go meet her, while the rest on the sofa all turned their heads to look, nobody speaking.

She changed her shoes, handed her bag to the servant who came forward, her gaze falling on Mu Xi, "Second brother, aren't you asleep yet?"

"Not yet." Mu Xi, hearing her sister call her for the first time, raised her eyebrows, reached out to ruffle her hair, "Hungry or not?"

Mu Youyu shook her head, "Not hungry, I've already eaten."

"Truly obedient, knowing to find food when hungry."

……

Mu Xin spoke up at the right moment: "Let's go inside first."

Grandma Song had already risen, smiling as she beckoned, "Quick, quick, quick, come over."

"I'm here, Grandma!" Mu Youyu pulled Mu Xin over, sat down beside her, her head leaning on her brother's shoulder, "Why are all of you here?"

"We were waiting for you." Mu Xin reached out and gently put his arm around her.

Mother Mu: "Yes, yes."

"That's right." Grandma Song softened her tone, "Are you happy today?"

Mu Youyu curled her lips, "Happy."

Father Mu said warmly, "Being happy is enough."

Grandma Song lowered her eyes to look at the granddaughter she had watched grow up beside her; seeing the smile still in her eyes, even her hair seemed relaxed, she didn't ask anything further.

Grandfather Mu coughed beside her, "Youbao, did you understand what A Jin told you today?"

Mu Youyu: "I understood!"

Grandfather Mu's mouth twitched, "Then our Youbao is really clever."

Father and Mother Mu in unison: "Really clever!"

Mu Nian rose straight from the sofa, solemnly looking at his sister, "If A Jin bullies you in the future, tell me."

Yan Yuejiu smiled and echoed, "Right, and tell your sister too!"

"Right." Mu Xi cautioned, "If you ever argue, don't lower your head, you're not allowed to wrong yourself."

No matter what, my sister will never be wrong. I had already said this to Jiang Liangjin before, and Jiang Liangjin shares the same view.

Before Mu Youyu could speak, Song Lujing had already risen from the sofa, striding forward with purpose, his voice raised a few notches, "Me too! I'll help my sister scold him!"

Song LuXiao raised her eyebrows, "Exactly, we're all protecting my sister."

Mu Xianyan nudged her brother's arm, Mu Xianqi lifted his head from his tangled thoughts, "I can too, I have more people on my side."

Mu Yichi finally snapped out of his whispered conversation with his brother, "I have more weapons on my side."

?

Mu Yichen glanced at him, "Pay attention."

Qing An's golden eyes lit up, eagerly responding, "I also have weapons here."

Ruo Ya and Qing Wei nodded at the same time.

Song Huaixian, not wanting to be outdone, "I have more money on my side."

Song Huaiyu: "Are you going to knock him out with money?"

"No way, no way."

Song Yusui took the opportunity to affect his voice, sounding unserious: "I'm different; I have people with me, always welcome my sister to go with me~"

Lu Yuchu gave him a firm pat, speaking gently: "Youbao, remember we lack nothing; you just need to be happy, the rest we brothers will handle."

Song Yan had the same attitude: "Right, our little princess only needs to be happy!"

Mu Xin's hand holding her shoulder tightened for a moment, then relaxed, his blue eyes reflecting her profile, "Dear, we're all here; you can do whatever you want, no need to worry too much."

Jun Chenling: "Exactly!"

Father and Mother Mu: "You're absolutely right!"

The remaining elders gazed warmly, nodding firmly, voicing their agreement in a chorus.

Although Mu Youyu said she was already used to it, her heart still felt warm, "I know."

Mu Xi seized the moment to ask: "What did you all do this afternoon?"

Upon mentioning this, Mu Youyu blinked, went over to Mu Xi's side, linked arms with him, behaving extremely well: "We this afternoon..."

After chatting a few more sentences, considering it was late, many people went home, or stayed in other villas of the Mu Family manor.

After everyone had left, Mu Youyu was escorted upstairs to her room by her three older brothers.

After her bath, she immediately saw Glutinous Rice behaving well in its little nest; because Mu Yichi is allergic to cats, she hadn't properly held Glutinous Rice all afternoon, and it had been Qing An holding it.

She took a photo of the sleepy Glutinous Rice and typed with one hand: 【Glutinous Rice says it really misses you】

The other side instantly replied: 【Wow, it's become a spirit】

Mu Youyu sent a proud expression: 【Right, Brother Jingjing said the ring was designed by you?】

Jiang Liangjin saw the message, sat up from bed in a flash, and quickly replied: 【Yes, does it look good?】

Mu Youyu tapped the screen with her fingertip, full of sincerity: 【Really beautiful, I really like it】

A Jin: I also really like you ❤️

After a few simple messages, Jiang Liangjin on the other side then asked: 【Where do you want to go play tomorrow?】

Mu Youyu: 【Follow you】

A Jin: 【Okay, I'll pick you up tomorrow】

Before Mu Youyu could reply, another message popped up: 【But now Ah You should go to sleep obediently】

Her fingertip hovered over the screen for a while, then Mu Youyu finally sent a nodding emoticon; after a few seconds, the other side finally sent a voice message.

She instinctively tapped to open it.

The next second, Jiang Liangjin's voice came through the earpiece, deliberately lowered and husky, wrapped in affection: "Good night, my dear."