Chapter 637

Yu Ci looked up, his eyes meeting Gu Xingnan's; in an instant, that strange feeling surged again in his heart.

Mu Youyu stared at the tense atmosphere between them, "Did you two have a fight?"

Yu Ci gave an awkward smile twice, "No, what do I have to argue with him about?"

Gu Xingnan approached, his expression inscrutable.

Mu Youyu turned to look at Yu Ci, then at Gu Xingnan, and exclaimed, "Ah, why haven't you been walking together lately?"

Before, Yu Ci always had Jiang Liangjin and Mu Youyu accompany him when he went out to eat, but he would definitely eat with Gu Xingnan.

But after Leng Anzhi's farewell banquet ended, their relationship seemed to have faded.

Yu Ci defended himself: "We weren't originally in the same major, and the academy is quite far, so walking together isn't very convenient..."

He turned to Gu Xingnan, seeking agreement, "Right?"

"No." Gu Xingnan replied coolly, giving Jiang Liangjin a glance.

Jiang Liangjin received it, "You weren't saying that before."

Gu Xingnan didn't want to linger, he took Yu Ci's wrist and said gently, "Let's go first, we have something to do."

Yu Ci shot a pleading look.

Seeing that he didn't break free, Mu Youyu felt no need to speak for him, just waved, "Okay, bye."

Jiang Liangjin opened his mouth: "Go ahead, have fun, we have class this afternoon, no time to keep you company."

Yu Ci: "..."

After the door closed, Mu Youyu turned her head to her fiancé, "They really didn't argue, did they?"

Jiang Liangjin pondered, "Maybe it's because they've grown up and aren't used to it."

Mu Youyu didn't think deeply, didn't believe his excuse, "How could that be? They're adults and still not adapting?"

Jiang Liangjin embraced her, whispering, "Baby, don't worry about them, let's go eat; we need to head back to school soon."

"Alright, alright, let's go." Mu Youyu patted him helplessly.

People like Yu Ci never let themselves feel wronged even if others are; the fact that he didn't come to blows with Gu Xingnan shows the issue isn't serious.

The next day, Mu Youyu organized the student union's first general gathering, set at Jingxi Manor.

The invitees were all current department heads of the student union, plus some core members.

Usually each is a pillar in their own field; this gathering serves as a natural opportunity for them to get used to working together.

The time was set for ten in the morning; people arrived one after another in Mu Family's cars at the manor gate.

After the guard checked the list and let them through, the car drove along the main road inward; the roadside trees were trimmed neatly, their canopies stretching into a continuous green swath, airy and bright, with flowers in full bloom.

The students held up their phones to take pictures outward.

"Hiss, I feel I haven't seen much of the world; this place is so winding, really won't get lost?"

"Heavens, it's huge inside, lots of villas, many gardens, the main building looks like a castle, right?"

"My hundred-square-foot tiny room suddenly doesn't seem cozy anymore."

"This could be turned into a tourist attraction."

"My childhood princess dream is still intact."

"..."

After a few minutes, the convoy finally reached the main garden.

Inside the garden, several long and round tables were set up, covered with light-colored tablecloths, bearing cold platters, desserts, drinks, and a few refined hot dishes in order.

On the east side of the lawn near the artificial lake, a few sets of tables and chairs were placed separately, with parasols opened, suitable for small-group conversation.

The west side's open space was left clear, with a few golf carts parked, ready to be used for tours.

Mu Youyu had been waiting in the main garden early, dressed in the student union uniform, with a few servants standing beside her.

"Mu Senior!" the crowd was ushered in by the Butler and took their seats in order.

Someone glanced around, murmured a few remarks, then was nudged by a companion with an elbow and fell silent.

After all, it was the first gathering of the new term; nobody wanted to seem too inexperienced.

Mu Youyu took the seat of honor; before her sat a cup of warm fruit tea.

After everyone was seated, she spoke slowly and calmly: "Today I invited you here mainly to formally get to know each other; future student union work will need your cooperation, so let's get familiar now to make things easier later."

She spoke without putting on airs, and those present instinctively sat up straighter.

"Well said!" a girl with a low ponytail eagerly chimed in, "Hey Mu Senior, next month there's a school-wide event—is it being organized by our student union?"

"Yes, a debate tournament." Mu Youyu nodded, "The schedule is set for next month; we'll send out the notice after the departments coordinate."

"One of today's main points is to first set a preliminary direction; I have an idea in mind and want to hear your opinions."

"As for the competition scale, I want to bring in all schools and departments across the campus, group them by major, and use elimination; that would boost participation."

Another bespectacled male flipped through his notebook, "Have the debate topics been decided?"

"Not yet." Mu Youyu said, "This is actually the first issue I wanted to discuss with everyone today."

She swept her gaze around, "The topic range, team composition, and judge selection all need to be decided beforehand; you can all share your thoughts first."

The students chattered away, and after a vote by all, the debate topic was finally confirmed.

Afterward, those who were undecided or had questions began to consult Mu Youyu.

During that time, the bespectacled male and the Propaganda Department head approached her, bringing a draft proposal to show her.

Mu Youyu took it, glanced briefly, and quickly spotted several key points: "This timeline is too tight, with a sports meet in the middle; executing it would likely run into problems."

She tapped a line with her pen, "I suggest moving the venue confirmation up by a week to leave room for adjustments later."

Actually, these people aren't as unmanageable as that senior said; sooner or later they'll know how to write a planning proposal.

After listening, both nodded; the Propaganda Department head noted her opinion and then asked, "As for the judges, Chair Mu, do you have any recommendations?"

"I know a few teachers; I'll confirm them for you later, so you don't have to look yourselves." Mu Youyu returned the draft to them.

Good! The publicity department head, having received an answer, began to ask, "Chairman Mu, regarding the event funding, how much did the school approve?"

Mu Youyu smiled lightly, "Don't worry about the funding; with me here, the school won't be tight. As for publicity, the publicity department and external liaison department can coordinate—just tell me whatever you need."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt much more relieved; a junior female student remarked, "Following Chairman Mu, everything feels smooth."

Yeah, I was worried we'd have to work for nothing for a month.

What's there to worry about? With Chairman Mu here, even if the sky falls, we have our beautiful and wise Chairman Mu to hold it up!

"That's not necessarily so," Mu Youyu added calmly, "If the sky falls, we'll all hold it up together."

Someone laughed and said, "Then we need to grow a bit taller first."