Chapter 569: with translation of chapter title

Mu Youyu explained: "My sister-in-law designed a set for me half a year ago, but there are two events at the banquet, and I'm still missing one set of formal wear—I haven't found one I like yet."

Jiang Liangjin smoothly followed up, the fingers at their side lightly brushing the back of her hand in an ambiguous manner, "She's been busy with a fashion week project lately, can't spare time, said she'll accompany me and A You to her studio after this rush, or try another haute couture house."

Lin Ning tsked, "That sister-in-law of yours is truly all‑talented, must have cheat codes in life."

"Who says it isn't?"

"……"

Everyone was chatting enthusiastically; Mu Youyu noticed that Mu Xianyan beside her was still somewhat absent‑minded, her expression faint, with no desire to join the conversation.

She blinked, leaned in a little, and said half‑coquettishly, half‑seriously: "Sister, do you need me to chase them away?"

Mu Xianyan gave a fond smile: "If possible, then I'll thank you first, little sister."

"There's nothing I can't handle!" Mu Youyu puffed up a little with pride, then reached out to tug Jiang Liangjin's sleeve: "Come on, A Jin, let's clear the premises."

Jiang Liangjin let her pull them, a smile in their eyes, and whispered: "As you command, Princess."

Lin Ning, Lin Shu, Yu Ci, and Gu Xingnan, who wanted to see the excitement, tacitly followed them out; the group marched forward mightily, bearing somewhat the air of "the natal family backing them up."

As expected, not far from the lounge door, the two members of the Shi family couple were still standing there.

The security guard blocked them, not yielding an inch.

Huolan's eyes were red-rimmed, voice trembling: "Just let me look at Yan Yan again……"

The security guard's face was expressionless, repeating the same line: "Sorry, no outsiders allowed."

Mu Youyu stopped walking and studied Huolan.

One must say, time has been kind to this lady; her well‑maintained face still shows a resemblance to Mu Xianyan's contours, that subtle charm in the brows and eyes is indeed inherited.

Huolan instantly caught her gaze, voice suddenly rising: "Miss! You're Yan Yan's sister, right? Please help me, please persuade her, okay? We've been looking for her for so long…… please……"

She staggered a step forward, but the security guard reached out to block her.

Uncle Shi stood behind her, looking pained, he tugged at his wife's sleeve, lowered his voice with a hint of pleading: "Huolan, don't get agitated."

Huolan shook off his hand, tears streaming down: "She's our daughter! We've been looking for our daughter for so long, and you don't care about her at all!"

"No."

Beside them, Shi Che was fully armed, only revealing a pair of eyes filled with utter weariness of life.

He had completely run out of ideas; he just wanted Uncle and Auntie to quickly recognize their cousin so he could return to M Guo to pursue his career.

Yu Ci stood a few steps away, noticed the fully equipped person, nudged Gu Xingnan's elbow, and lowered their voice: "Who is that person? Why are they wrapped up like that?"

Gu Xingnan glanced over: "I don't know."

Mu Youyu watched silently, beginning to formulate their words in mind.

Jiang Liangjin had already taken a position half a step ahead of her.

Seeing Mu Youyu stop, Uncle Shi showed a hint of guilt on his face and said softly: "Sorry, Princess Mingxi, for the disturbance; my beloved's emotions aren't very stable, please don't take it to heart."

Although he hadn't heard outside news for a long time, now that his daughter had been found, he still sent people to investigate her natal family's background, realizing that the person before him was a little princess cherished by several major clans.

But his frail wife was different—she only wanted to see someone.

Mu Youyu spoke gently: "It's all right, Uncle."

Her gaze fell on Huolan's face, tone even: "You said you've been looking for her a long time, but she's already an adult and doesn't want to see you; by persisting like this, are you really seeking her, or just making things hard for yourselves?"

Huolan's lips moved a few times, tears falling more fiercely: "I, we just want to make up for……"

"Make up for what?" Mu Youyu's tone remained gentle: "Your sister is a member of the Mu family; from childhood she's never suffered hardship, lacks neither money nor love, has relatives and friends, and is doing quite well."

"The Mu family gave her the best education and the freest environment, shaping her into today's Princess Yan, an internationally acclaimed violin prodigy."

"Now that you've shown up out of the blue, what do you intend to give her, or what do you want her to give you? All I know is that you've shattered her original life."

Huolan opened her mouth, a broken sound escaped her throat, but she couldn't form a complete sentence.

Shi Che didn't know what to say, only wishing to settle this quickly; he wanted to return to M Guo—M Guo is where his world lies!

Uncle Shi said: "We have no other intention."

"I know you mean no harm," Mu Youyu said with clear, light eyes, "but she doesn't want to see you; if you keep this up, you'll only annoy her, possibly even make her resent you."

She fixed her gaze on Huolan's paling face: "Uncle and Auntie, you've been looking for her for quite a while; surely you've learned in private what kind of person she is."

"She's independent, clear‑minded, and has her own world."

"If she truly wanted to see you, she wouldn't need you to come looking; with the Mu family's means and her own will, she would naturally go to you."

"So," Mu Youyu said, giving a slight nod and making a gesture for them to step back, "please give my sister more time and space—this is the greatest respect you can show her."

Jiang Liangjin's eyes shone with affection: "My girlfriend really is polite."

Huolan covered her mouth, tears silently streaming down, shoulders trembling slightly, finally slumping against her husband.

Jiang Liangjin felt the atmosphere was a bit off, and whispered: "Should I applaud to give you a boost? My princess's debate with the scholars was brilliant and splendid."

？

Is now the time to say this?

Yu Ci: "Yo, a cultured person."

Mu Youyu strained to keep a straight face, also replying softly: "No need; right now we should keep up the persona and leave coolly."

"Okay."

Uncle Shi gently embraced his wife, nodded apologetically to Mu Youyu again, and said softly: "Thank you, Princess Mingxi; we understand."

Having said that, he half‑supported, half‑embraced his wife, turned and walked away slowly.

Shi Che, behind them, quietly let out a breath and hurried after them.

On the other side, the bodyguards and other staff stared dumbfounded, wondering if they'd overheard some aristocratic secret.

Lin Ning rushed over, gave their close friend a big thumbs‑up, eyes full of admiring little stars: "So cool, right!"

The evening shoot went smoothly to an unbelievable degree.

Mu Xianyan's violin scene was done in one take; after filming, she was called away by a phone call.

Lin Shu stood beside the director, watching the playback on the monitor, she lifted her eyes, but didn't see the familiar figure.

She stepped over to her younger sister, puzzled, and said: "Eh, Ningning, where is your male lead? That's the one you took ages to pick."

That person just arrived, how come they're gone again?

Lin Ning was holding the script, laughing happily, "Hahahaha, ah?"