Chapter 581: No Need to Force Yourself

Jiang Liangjin lowered his head and tapped the coffee cup placed in the center, his lips moving slightly.

"Are you the new employee at your company?" he said with a hint of playfulness, "You're already so good at handling things?"

Xu Shu heard the implication, turned and smiled, "He just started last month, still on probation, but seems quite considerate of the company."

Mu Youyu's lips curled silently; seeing the coffee was exactly her favorite flavor, she reached out and gently moved it in front of her.

The follow-up renewal contract was signed smoothly, and as Pei Ci was leaving, she still pulled Mu Youyu aside to arrange to meet at the next art exhibition.

The winter break passed in a flash.

In the car, Mu Youyu was scrolling on her phone when she suddenly remembered something, turning to Mu Xi beside her and saying, "Oh right, second brother, I have a lecture tomorrow noon at the college auditorium."

Jiang Liangjin already knew about this, and now he was just listening quietly.

"That's impressive, I'll go watch you," Mu Xi praised.

The music college starts a day later than the art college; he came today solely to see his sister off, and since she has a lecture tomorrow, he naturally needs to go.

The car stopped below the dormitory building of C University's Art School. On the first day of school, traffic was heavy.

Fortunately, the three of them kept a low profile this time, without bringing bodyguards.

Mu Xi helped his sister carry her backpack.

Jiang Liangjin then took her luggage from the trunk, and in passing pulled out her coat, handing it over, "Put this on first."

Mu Youyu reached out to take it and put it on, then casually asked, "Are you going back to the company this afternoon?"

Jiang Liangjin answered, "No."

Mu Xi narrowed his eyes, handed the backpack to his sister, leaned against the car, and said, "Baby, go on up; we'll wait here for you."

Mu Youyu agreed, took the backpack, and entered the dormitory building.

Upon reaching her dorm, her bed and desk were naturally already tidied up.

Qiao Xin was slumped on the nearby table, looking lost in thought; hearing the movement, she lifted her head, eyes flashing with a glint of light, "Goddess, you finally came! I've been waiting miserably; I went back to school last week."

Xiao Yu was sitting on the bed reading, "Yeah, she's been mentioning it for days."

Mu Youyu smiled, took out the items from her backpack one by one and arranged them, "Why did you come back so early? Isn't the break short?"

Qiao Xin replied, "Early? I thought you'd come back early too!"

She said, then sighed, "I watched your engagement banquet online; the scale was huge. The dress you wore that day was truly beautiful."

Accustomed to her praise, Mu Youyu still felt a bit embarrassed, turned her head and zipped up her backpack, "Thank you; I'll save you a seat at the wedding."

Qiao Xin's eyes lit up, she started scheming, "Then I'll be waiting!"

This will be enough for her to brag about for a lifetime!

After a brief chat, Mu Youyu noticed someone was missing from the dorm, but couldn't be bothered to ask.

As she was about to leave, she thought it over and proactively suggested, "Want to go eat together?"

In the first half of the semester, she basically stayed with her own small circle; let alone classmates, she hadn't privately arranged meals with these dorm mates except for school-organized group dinners.

As several brothers put it, she didn't need to deliberately please anyone, nor force herself to match someone else's pace.

Plus, her childhood friend was in the same class, so by the end of the semester Mu Youyu basically spent all her time with him.

Hearing this, Qiao Xin couldn't help but feel flattered and surprised, pointing at herself, "Ah? Me?"

"Well, you two," Mu Youyu nodded, adding, "though my fiancé and my second brother will also be there, if you don't mind."

Upon hearing that, Qiao Xin struggled not to jump up, merely clutching Xiao Yu's sleeve and forcing out, "Honored beyond words! Goddess, wait for us!"

After saying that, she quickly grabbed a small mirror, took off her glasses, and tidied her hair.

Xiao Yu, on the other hand, was much calmer, putting her books into her bag and saying, "Let's go."

As Mu Youyu brought Qiao Xin and Xiao Yu downstairs, Jiang Liangjin and Mu Xi stood side by side at the dormitory entrance, tall and striking, seeming to carry an invisible barrier that shut out the noise.

Seeing the arrivals, they didn't ask further.

Mu Xi's expression was calm; he gave a slight nod as a greeting.

After exchanging greetings, Jiang Liangjin stepped forward and said, "Let's go."

The group headed toward the cafeteria, with Qiao Xin and Xiao Yu falling behind, keeping a few steps' distance.

Qiao Xin tugged at Xiao Yu's sleeve, lowering her voice, "I'm a bit nervous."

Xiao Yu glanced ahead at that figure, then looked away, "Don't be scared, don't be scared; just get used to it."

"So does this count as… having met the parents with the goddess?"

Qiao Xin muttered a few words, growing more embarrassed, but seeing Xiao Yu's composed demeanor, she gradually calmed down.

The restaurant they came to is near the school's north gate.

Seated, Jiang Liangjin naturally sat to Mu Youyu's left, Mu Xi to her right, with Qiao Xin and Xiao Yu opposite them.

The waiter handed over the menu; Mu Youyu took it, looked up, and asked Qiao Xin and Xiao Yu, "Any dietary restrictions?"

"No, no," Qiao Xin quickly waved her hands, "I just don't eat scallions, ginger, garlic, fatty meat, animal organs, overly oily things, fishy-tasting stuff, raw fish, leeks, celery, bitter melon… oh dear, I've said too much; goddess, just order whatever you like."

Xiao Yu was used to it.

After hearing that, Jiang Liangjin and Mu Xi felt this person's restrictions were pretty much the same as Mu Youyu's.

Mu Youyu obviously realized that, named a few dishes, then passed the menu to them.

The three female students each ordered a few dishes, then returned the menu to the waiter.

While waiting for the dishes, Qiao Xin's gaze quietly wandered back and forth across the table.

Mu Xi was lowering his head to look at his phone, appearing unapproachable, obviously the type who doesn't readily initiate small talk,

Jiang Liangjin was setting out the utensils, lowering his head to whisper something to Mu Youyu, his brows and eyes gentle, as if only she existed in his view.

Those two are also in the same class as that little couple, indicating they're used to it.

After the meal, Qiao Xin's initial impression of Mu Xi softened a bit; although he's sparing with words, he's handsome!

When settling the bill, the waiter brought over the check, and Mu Xi handed over a card.

Qiao Xin, watching from the side, felt a wave of emotion, and her longing for her brother grew stronger.

Not mentioning anything else, the rare sight of paying money is really handsome!