Chapter 635

Leng's father saw his daughter's friend arrive, and sensibly walked off in another direction.

Over there stood Gu's father, along with several elders from the collateral branches of the Gu Family.

Leng's father approached, exchanged a few pleasantries with Gu's father, and the conversation turned to the two children.

Gu's father narrowed his eyes, his tone half probing, half serious: "You say, shouldn't our two families interact more?"

Leng's father said calmly: "Our two families are already close enough; Anzhi has her own mind, this is up to her."

"Young people are like that; give them a push and they'll figure it out." Gu's father chuckled, meaningfully.

Leng's father gave a soft "hmm," "This still depends on Anzhi."

Gu's father still wouldn't give up, continuing to steer the conversation toward that topic.

Leng's father responded intermittently.

"……"

Mu Youyu and Leng Anzhi chatted a few sentences; Mu Youyu lightly tapped Anzhi's arm with her fingertip and lifted her chin toward a nearby spot.

There, a man dressed in a suit, looking pretentious, chatting and laughing with several refined girls, stood out conspicuously.

"Anzhi, do you know that person?"

Leng Anzhi glanced over, "That's my father's illegitimate son from outside; do you know him?"

Seeing this person was the half-brother of her close friend, Mu Youyu began to complain: "Over summer break, I saw him a few times at the Mountain Villa; he wanted to show off in front of me but didn't dare."

Jiang Liangjin agreed, "He's trying to curry favor with the baby."

Mu Youyu angrily said, "Exactly, exactly!"

"He was indeed sent by me to the Mountain Villa before; trying to win you over is just to ally with you against me." Leng Anzhi said, a wicked smile on her lips, "Do you want to go meet him with me?"

Mu Youyu's eyes lit up, she tugged Jiang Liangjin up, "Good!"

"Let's go."

Leng Anzhi linked her other arm with Mu Youyu's and walked toward Leng Zijian's side.

Leng Zijian was slightly turned sideways, speaking to several female peers around him.

Those girls were amused by his words, covering their mouths as they laughed; one even lightly patted his arm, her posture intimate.

Leng Anzhi snorted, "Those girls' families all have some dealings with the Leng Family; a few are my friends, and a few I met when I interned at their homes over summer. He picks his targets, specifically going after those with some family connection but who don't know much about his background."

Mu Youyu leaned in closer, "Does he usually act like this?"

Leng Anzhi said with undisguised contempt, "What else? He keeps trying to get close to me, but I've never given him a good face. My father doesn't pay him much mind either, but this guy is quite adept at jumping around, networking everywhere, acting as if the Leng Family were already under his control."

"After I go abroad, he might cause trouble for my father, but Leng Yueyou says his thorn will help me remove him."

After Leng Anzhi finished explaining, she began to tell her the names and family backgrounds of those girls over there.

Mu Youyu noted them down one by one, nodded thoughtfully, then glanced at Jiang Liangjin.

Jiang Liangjin was listening to their conversation; meeting his fiancée's gaze, he immediately understood and gave a slight nod, "the baby just needs to step forward later and call out all their names."

He certainly wouldn't object; having these people entertain his baby would be fine.

Mu Youyu tilted her head, "Just as I thought."

The three walked side by side over there; without Leng Anzhi's introduction, someone recognized her, eyes flashing, and blurted out, "Miss Mu?"

"Heavens, it really is Miss Mu."

The other girls also turned their gazes; seeing it truly was Miss Mu, the mockery on their faces unconsciously lessened, replaced by elegant smiles.

Leng Zijian also turned his head toward the sound, still holding his cup of juice; his gaze visibly stiffened for a moment when it met Leng Anzhi's.

Leng Anzhi played with her nails, "Brother, weren't you told to stay at home? Why did you come out?"

"Second sister, I—I just came to have a look; the food here can't be cheap for outsiders, can it…?" Leng Zijian said awkwardly.

"Oh?" Leng Anzhi raised her tone, "You're right; the Leng Family's meals naturally aren't meant to be cheap for outsiders, so why should our group's meal be cheap for you, an outsider?"

Several girls sensed the tension, all nudging each other, planning to say something pleasant to keep Leng Anzhi from getting angry.

Mu Youyu spoke first, her gaze falling on the girl in a black short skirt to Leng Zijian's left, "You must be Sister Zhong, right? Anzhi showed me your guitar video; the melody has been replaying in my mind these days, and I've really wanted to meet you."

The girl hadn't expected her to speak to her; hearing that sweet "sister," a faint blush rose to her cheeks.

"Miss Mu, hello, I'm Zhong Mengxue! Guitar is just a hobby for me; I practice little, so being liked by Miss Mu is an honor."

Ah, she had sent that to Anzhi a month ago; Miss Mu actually remembered it until now, and she wants to pick up her guitar again!!

"Sister Zhong is very talented."

Mu Youyu paused slightly, her gaze sweeping lightly over the Miss Wen, then added, "Miss Wen, we last met at my birthday banquet! You look especially beautiful today."

Miss Wen was struck by surprise and joy at those words, "You still remember me?"

Last time she only got to attend the young lady's birthday banquet by glomming onto a relative's connection, mingling in the crowd hoping to see the world, never daring to hope the young lady would remember her.

Mu Youyu replied warmly, "Of course I remember; all you sisters are so beautiful and graceful, I have impressions of each."

"Really? Really?"

"Certainly, I wouldn't lie to Sister Li."

Several college students were delighted by her repeated "sister" calls, and the other girls nearby also gathered around, circling Mu Youyu and Jiang Liangjin in the middle.

Seeing Mu Youyu chatting with several girls, with Jiang Liangjin watching, Leng Anzhi gave her a look and left reassured.

Leng Zijian stood frozen, a smile still on his lips, but no one was looking at him anymore; he tried to interject, "Miss Zhong, you weren't just saying you'd keep me company…"

"Oh right!"

That Miss Zhong said, "Leng Zijian, why are you still standing here? We girls are chatting; a big guy like you just gets in the way."

"Now that we have a sweet, soft little sister, who would still want to talk to this clueless, stinky guy?"

The other girls chimed in, one laughing, "Exactly, go get busy; we'll chat with Miss Mu."

The girl in the pink skirt also nodded, "Let's talk later."

The tone was polite, but the meaning of seeing them out was already quite clear.

Leng Zijian was left somewhat embarrassed by this sudden eviction order, and he pointed at Jiang Liangjin, "He's also a male student, isn't he?"

Jiang Liangjin shrank back behind his fiancée, "He's so scary, why is he looking at me like that?"

Leng Zijian:?

Female students: ……Is this still that chairman who is ruthless and cruel in the circle?

Mu Youyu naturally sides with her own people, shielding her fiancé behind her, "That's different."