Chapter 643: Confession

Two months later, it was Mu Youyu and Mu Xin's turn to hold their coming-of-age ceremony.

The elders decided, setting the main venue at the Mu Family residence, decorating primarily in red-gold tones, complemented by large areas of fresh flowers and light strings.

The Mu and Song families also booked several hotels in the most central venue of C Shi, where anyone showing an invitation could stay.

When Mu Youyu arrived, the hall was already filled with guests, the attendees still being the sort of high‑circle figures one could only encounter in the top tier.

The brothers stood in their respective friend circles; seeing her enter, their gazes instinctively converged on her.

She wore a pale gold gown today, her hair coiled up, a delicate small gold crown adorning her head, her pupils clear and lively, the corners of her lips slightly raised.

The dress's train flowed long and wide, the fabric embroidered with fine gold threads that flickered with each step, making her look like a little fairy descended to the mortal world.

Mu Xin stood quietly to her left, clad in a subdued yet elegant dark‑gold woven robe, his light‑blue eyes reflecting her silhouette, his expression cool and handsome, forming a stark contrast with his sister.

At that moment the hall's lights dimmed several times, leaving only a warm spotlight that fell on the two siblings.

No one knew who started it downstairs, but applause surged forward like a tide, engulfing the entire banquet hall.

Mu Youyu's gaze swept over the crowd and met Jiang Liangjin's from afar.

He stood a few steps away, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Song's grandmother went on stage to say a few words, Mu's grandfather also raised his glass, and the maternal grandfather flew specially from Y Guo just to attend this event.

As the brothers gathered around and pushed the cake cart forward, the candlelight flickered uncertainly in the dimness.

Lin Ning squeezed to the front, joining the clamor: "Come on, Youbao, whatever wish you want, I'll make it happen!"

Mu Youyu closed her eyes, made a wish, then opened them and, together with Mu Xin, leaned forward to blow out the candles.

Applause and cheers rose together.

"Perfect, perfect, congratulations to our adorable Youbao and Xinbao on coming of age, becoming little adults who have escaped the minor protection law."

"Exactly, I hope you don't forget to rely on your brothers~"

Mu Youyu knew that no matter what, she would always be the one surrounded by love, and she responded with a smile.

Jiang Liangjin stood half a step behind her; as she straightened up, he reached out, firmly took her extended hand, bent down to kiss the back of her hand, and interlaced their fingers.

Lin Ning clicked his tongue a few times, appeared before them in a flash, and asked Jiang Liangjin: "When do you plan to marry my family's Youbao? At this age you can already get a marriage certificate in Y Guo."

No matter how she behaved before, as long as she sincerely treats her best friend, it's fine; but if she ever lets her best friend suffer grievance, she won't need to lift a finger—the brothers of the Mu and Song families will tear this person apart!

Jiang Liangjin tightened his grip on his fiancée's hand, his gaze falling on her slightly lowered lashes, without hesitation: "When she's ready, we can do it anytime."

The surrounding atmosphere was ignited by those words.

Yu Ci was the first to jump up and start the cheering, Gu Xingnan standing at his side with the corners of his mouth curved.

Lin Ning laughed out loud behind them, eyebrows animated: "Did you hear that? He's waiting for you to nod."

Mu Youyu tilted her head, "I heard it; let's see how he performs."

The brothers would naturally not let this opportunity pass.

Just as the coming‑of‑age ceremony ended, Song Lujing and Song Yusui exchanged a knowing glance, lifted their wine glasses, and walked over.

Song Lujing swayed his wine cup, speaking warmly: "A Jin, today your sister came of age, you're an adult too—you ought to show some respect. Come, drink this cup, and from now on you'll be one of the family."

Song Yusui also chimed in from the side: "Yeah, yeah, you can usually skip drinking, but today you can't refuse."

Song Lujing raised his half‑finished glass of milk: "Right, right, I'm still little, so I'm using milk instead of wine!"

Mu Xi raised an eyebrow: "Come on."

Jiang Liangjin lowered his gaze at the several cups being pushed toward him, took one, tipped his head back and took a sip; the liquor burned as it went down his throat: "Then I thank all you brothers—this first toast is for the years… you've looked after me."

Seeing him finish, Song Lujing gave him a satisfied pat on the shoulder: "All right, you've got responsibility! We're supposed to look after you—no need to be moved."

Song Huaixian refilled his glass, adding kindly: "The brothers are doing this for your own good, to train your tolerance so you can later shield your sister from drink."

Mu Xi glanced at him askance: "Who dares to force my sister to drink alcohol?"

Jiang Liangjin was toasted in turn by the thirteen brothers, cup after cup, his face always wearing a smile.

The Jiang Family folks naturally wouldn't think of helping him, after all they themselves had come through this same way back then.

As for the Shen Family, forget about it even more.

Seeing that he didn't refuse, the brothers clinked glasses with even greater enthusiasm.

Jiang Liangjin's alcohol tolerance isn't great; after a few rounds he already felt like vomiting, a faint red tint rimmed his eyes, and only with Mu Xin's support could he stay upright.

Mu Youyu stood a few steps away, watching his strained effort to keep up with the brothers, amused inside, yet she stepped forward to block a cup for him, smiling as she raised her glass to Mu Nian.

"Big brother, I'm drinking this for him—if you keep pouring, he'll end up throwing up when he gets home."

Mu Xin saw this and exclaimed, "This won't do!" He snatched the glass: "Big brother, let me drink for my sister."

Mu Nian pulled back his outstretched hand, seized the cup from his brother's grip, and said, "No, you two kids can't drink alcohol."

Mu Yichi chimed in: "Exactly, let's go play—there's nothing else going on right now."

Jiang Liangjin was rescued by his fiancée, leaning back in the chair, tilting his head to look at her, his voice a few degrees lower than usual: "Baby, how are you so good."

Mu Youyu straightened his outerwear for him, "After drinking you just get all clingy."

Jiang Liangjin leaned against her shoulder, "Mm‑hm, I only act clingy toward Baby."

By the time the banquet dispersed, it was already late; guests left one after another, and the servants began cleaning up the venue.

Mu Youyu took off her fourth outfit and threw on a thin coat.

Taking advantage of the gap, Jiang Liangjin was again given a cup of strong liquor by one of the brothers.

When Mu Youyu stepped out, all she saw was him sitting alone on the manor's steps, gazing at the final streak of darkness on the horizon slowly sinking into the skyline.

Jiang Liangjin tilted his head, staring at her with a foolish grin, his eyes burning: "Baby, you've turned into so many versions of yourself."

Mu Youyu felt helpless; she tried to pull him up once but failed, so she gave up, "What should we do then?"

Jiang Liangjin muttered an incoherent "uh," not sure if he'd heard her, and simply leaned against her again.

As soon as Mu Youyu squatted down, he wrapped both arms around her waist.

Mu Xi and Mu Xin locked eyes; in the end Mu Xi stepped forward, reached out to help Jiang Liangjin up, saying, "All right, stop leaning on my sister—I'll have someone send you to rest."

Jiang Liangjin didn't let go, the arm gripping his fiancée's waist tightened even more, his voice muffled: "Don't."

Mu Xi raised an eyebrow: "You still refuse people?"

Jiang Liangjin didn't answer, only buried his face into his fiancée's neck crook, as if wanting to shrink into her embrace: "You're all bad people, I can't, I cannot talk to you."

Mu Xi gritted her teeth: "Right, only you are a good person."

Jiang Liangjin closed his eyes and replied: "I am a good person."

Older brothers: "......"

Song Yusui witnessed the whole scene from not far away, laughing uncontrollably: "From now on, after marrying in, I'm afraid we'll have to cling to our treasure every day."

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The second volume has officially ended at chapter 122!

This volume actually exceeded my expected chapter count; still want to thank Xiao Bao's treasures for their love and support!! Confess my love to you!

The next chapter will start the side story, beginning from childhood, then that year in A City!

The wedding and post-marriage life will be placed at the end! Finally I still want to end with the story of Jin Yu~