Chapter 633: It's childish
Qiao Xin said in the united front: "I also think taking it slow is better; acting before clarifying the relationship makes it easy to get stabbed in the back."
Saying that, she made a throat-slitting gesture.
Xiao Yu doubted, "You've watched too many TV dramas."
"Gain experience!"
Yu Yu listened quietly the whole time, her chopsticks paused on the bowl's rim, then she set them down.
Mu Youyu tilted her head, seeing she hadn't eaten much, and asked gently, "Xiao Yu, doesn't it suit your appetite?"
Yu Yu shook her head, with a gentle expression, "No, it's delicious; I'm just listening to you chat."
Feng Cen served her a bowl of soup, "What are you nervous about? We're all acquaintances."
Qiao Xin immediately sat up, showing a friendly smile, "Exactly, goddess, we're all acquaintances, don't be shy."
Yu Yu's ears turned slightly red, she lowered her head and ate her rice.
Jiang Liangjin silently moved the plate of sweet and sour ribs, which was a bit farther from Mu Youyu, to in front of her.
Mu Youyu then pushed the braised fish toward Yu Yu.
After the meal, Mu Youyu settled the bill, several people left the restaurant and stood at the entrance discussing the next arrangements.
Qiao Xin suggested going to the nearby commercial street to stroll, Feng Cen said he wanted to see the newly released movie, Xiao Yu had no preference, and Yu Yu followed along.
Jiang Liangjin waited for his fiancée to decide.
"Let's go to the commercial street to relax first, and watch the movie later," Mu Youyu mediated.
Everyone had no objections, and they walked slowly along the street.
Mu Youyu and Jiang Liangjin walked ahead; the former wore a light pink skirt that fell past her knees, its hem swaying lightly, her pink-gold long hair was pinned up, with a few strands of hair hanging by her ears, and she wore a small blue hat on her head.
Jiang Liangjin on her left wore a matching set in the same series, only in blue, which suited her well.
Yu Yu followed on Mu Youyu's right, wearing a pale yellow short-sleeve top with lantern-style trousers.
Qiao Xin and Xiao Yu walked one in front of the other, both in gray-toned outfits, one short and one long, clearly a prearranged sister look.
Dressed all in black, Feng Cen, in simple attire, lagged two steps behind, head down replying to a message.
As passersby passed, their gazes would unconsciously linger on this group a little longer, turning heads at a high rate.
Someone secretly raised their phone and remarked, "They're really easy on the eyes; they must be out to turn heads."
At that moment, a surprised call came from behind: "Wait! Wait!"
Mu Youyu turned toward the sound. A young woman with her hair tied in buns was running over, out of breath, with an assistant carrying a camera behind her.
The young woman's face showed both excitement and nervousness as she stopped a few steps in front of her, "Sorry to disturb you! I'm a fashion street‑photography blogger; I just passed by and saw you, and I think your outfits and aura are very photogenic. May I ask if I can take a photo of you? It won't take much time."
How lucky! I actually ran into the eldest daughter of the Mu Family!
The blogger handed over her phone; the screen showed her account homepage, with nearly ten million followers, mostly street portrait photography, style clean and upscale.
Qiao Xin had long recognized her identity, covering her mouth, "Ah! Tian Tian, I've been following you for a long time—I didn't expect you to come to C Shi."
Tian Tian waved, "Hello."
"Hello hello!" Qiao Xin turned to Mu Youyu, "Goddess, her photos are really beautiful."
Mu Youyu had also seen her before, smiling, "I have no problem."
She turned her head to look at Jiang Liangjin beside her; he gave a slight nod, "Up to you."
Feng Cen and the others naturally also looked at her, all expressing no objection.
After receiving the response, Mu Youyu smiled at the blogger, "We have no objections."
Overjoyed, Tian Tian took the camera from the assistant, stepped back a few frames, "You can be casual; no need to stare at the lens."
Mu Youyu and the others naturally took their positions.
Jiang Liangjin wanted to take a photo with his fiancée, but not wanting to be the sole male among five females in a six‑person shot, he stayed out of the frame, holding her bag in his hand.
The shooting went smoothly; the blogger took several group photos of the five girls, then had everyone pose separately for a few more shots.
After photographing the five beauties, Tian Tian happily turned the camera to Jiang Liangjin, "Handsome guy, how about you take a shot too?"
Mu Youyu walked to his side, temporarily placing her belongings in Feng Cen's hand, "Sure, just the two of us."
Tian Tian immediately aimed the camera at the two, adjusted the focus, "Sure, sure, just be natural."
Jiang Liangjin slightly turned his body, stepped half a step closer to Mu Youyu, his hand hanging at his side lifted slightly, loosely resting on her waist.
Mu Youyu's gaze met the lens levelly, the corner of her lips bearing a faint smile.
The shutter clicked, and the frame froze.
The two struck a few more poses; the blogger flipped through the photos, thoroughly satisfied, "They look amazing—how can anyone be that perfect! I'll edit and send them to you later. May I add you as a contact?"
Mu Youyu smiled, "Sure, classmate Qiao Xin, go ahead and add."
Qiao Xin made a heart gesture at her, gave her a number; after the blogger added it, she repeatedly thanked her, praised her a few more times, and then left reluctantly.
Qiao Xin excitedly shook Yu Yu's hand, "This is the first time I've done a joint shoot with my two goddesses; once we get the photos we have to show them off."
Yu Yu gave a shy smile, saying nothing.
"……"
The group continued strolling; Mu Youyu pulled Jiang Liangjin into an accessories shop.
A string of wind chimes hung from the doorframe, tinkling in the breeze.
She walked around the shop, her gaze stopping on a row of hair clips for a moment; she picked up a light‑blue fish‑shaped clip, held it up to Yu Yu's head, and said, "This color suits you."
Yu Yu blinked, "Are you buying this for me?"
Mu Youyu smiled, "Yes."
She gently clipped the hairpin onto Yu Yu's ear side, "Wear it; it looks nice. We'll pay for it together later."
"Thank you, Sister Mu."
Mu Youyu withdrew her hand, "After your exam in a few days, I'll take you out for something delicious."
Yu Yu felt her eye sockets warm slightly at her words; she lowered her head, suppressing the rising emotion.
Feng Cen caught up, seeing Yu Yu's new hairpin, he exaggeratedly exclaimed "Wow!", "Who gave our Xiao Yu this? So thoughtful?"
Mu Youyu pointed at herself.
Feng Cen also pointed at himself, "And what about mine?"
Mu Youyu spread her hands, "None."
Feng Cen: "Hmph."
Qiao Xin looked on enviously, went up to the shelf and picked up a ten-centimeter large clip, pretending nonchalance: "Goddess, do you think this suits me?"
"That big?" Mu Youyu handed over an orange small hairpin, "This one fits."
Qiao Xin happily took it, turned to show off to Xiao Yu: "Look, this is what the goddess picked for me!"
Xiao Yu, who was picking out cosmetics, nodded in agreement, "Looks good."
Jiang Liangjin, who had been following behind carrying things, also nonchalantly swayed around his fiancée.
Mu Youyu casually picked up a mini butterfly hairpin, "You should be able to wear this."
Jiang Liangjin held it in his hand, examined it, narrowed his eyes: "... This is children's clothing, right?"
Mu Youyu blinked innocently, reached out and clipped the hairpin onto his hair, "No, it's for toddlers."
Jiang Liangjin:?
"Really cute." Mu Youyu tugged at his sleeves with both hands, "Let's go, pay the bill."
End of Chapter
