Chapter 586: Birthday

Song Lujing's curiosity, however, turned toward Yan Yuejiu; he leaned over and asked, "Big sister-in-law, will this baby be a little niece?"

Yan Yuejiu rubbed his still-flat belly and smiled, "I don't know, but I hope so."

After asking, Song Lujing turned again to comfort his sister: "Don't worry, whether it's a little nephew or niece, my whole heart is still on the treasure; I love you most!"

Yan Yuejiu wasn't annoyed either: "Yes, sister is too."

Mu Nian also laughed: "Yes, at home the younger sister is still the biggest."

Song LuXiao: "That's how it is."

Song Yusui: "Exactly, the younger sister also occupies my whole heart."

Mu Xi and Mu Xin also expressed their agreement.

Jiang Liangjin also leaned in slightly, speaking in a voice only two could hear: "I also love Ah You."

Mu Youyu, who originally wanted to ask about the baby, was bombarded with declarations from this circle, and for once didn't know how to respond.

……

As dinner approached, Mu Nian specially had people prepare many dishes Mu Xi liked, ostensibly to celebrate Mu Xi's formal takeover of the Mu Clan Conglomerate.

Seeing the table full of dishes, Mu Xi felt each one was mocking him, and he very much wanted to fight Mu Nian.

Aside from this, what most worried the elders of several families was Mu Xin and Mu Youyu's seventeenth birthday.

This time, following their agreed-upon request, only one event was held, set in the Mu Family's second villa.

The scale was much simplified compared to last year, more like a private banquet, with no media reporters arranged, thus appearing warm and relaxed.

On the afternoon of April 15th, guests arrived one after another.

Mu Youyu changed into her dress and went downstairs; upon reaching the porch, she immediately saw the tree in the courtyard tied with ribbons and light strings, which rustled when the wind blew.

Mu Xin stood at the edge of the crowd, and the instant she appeared, he straightened from his casual leaning posture.

Mu Youyu walked over to him, extended her hand; he took it naturally and performed a hand‑kiss salute, saying, "Happy birthday, dear sister."

Mu Youyu returned his embrace briefly, smiling, "Brother, too."

The main stage was set on the east side of the lawn, with both sides filled with clusters of flowers.

Not long after the two birthday guests were seated, Lu Yuchu appeared at the side of the stage, wearing a black Y Guo‑style suit with a gold tie, took the microphone handed by a staff member, and slowly adjusted it.

Song Yan, Song Yusui, and several others immediately turned on their phone lights, pushing the atmosphere to its peak.

Bai Yun excitedly shook Xia Chao Yi's hand, exclaiming, "What's the difference between this and a free concert?!"

Xia Chao Yi casually replied, "You gave gifts worth several million; this is what you deserve."

Feng Cen kept lamenting that Song Yan was tone‑deaf.

The whole crowd shouted Lu Yuchu's name; soon the stage lights fell on Mu Xi as he walked out from the side curtain.

He too wore a low‑key formal outfit; under the lights it gave off a faint sheen, his blue‑white hair dazzling, and when he stepped onto the stage, the atmosphere heated up again.

Someone else shouted, "Is this buy‑one‑get‑one‑free? A four‑hand duet! Xi Shao also took the stage!"

"The Se Clan person is backstage doing whatever!"

Se Clan, that person is handling everything backstage!

The two sat down at the piano, first simultaneously making a gesture toward Mu Youyu and Mu Xin, then exchanged no further words.

Lu Yuchu's fingertips fell on the keys, and a string of notes flowed out like water; all discussion in the hall ceased.

Mu Xi entered half a beat later.

Each had his own style, yet together they seemed born to match—left and right interweaving, high and low echoing, notes intertwining and rising, pure coordination.

Each had their own style, but together they gave the impression of being born to match—left and right intertwining, high and low responding, notes twining and rising, all pure coordination.