Chapter 665

Extra: Childhood 22

Lin Ning set her phone down on the table, her voice dropping, "Baby, you really got scammed."

Mu Youyu turned her head and repeated, "I got scammed."

Jiang Liangjin raised an eyebrow, "Who?"

Mu Youyu explained the whole thing; her tone wasn't angry so much as bewildered.

Yu Ci exclaimed, "What? Someone still dares to scam you? Hold on, I'll have Ah Nan look into her identity."

Gu Xingnan said solemnly, "Mm, you shouldn't wrong yourself."

In his heart, Mu Youyu has always been a little sister who needs looking after.

Jiang Liangjin agreed, "Yeah, just tell us."

Mu Youyu comforted her, "Actually it's not much—just think of it as skipping a few cups of milk tea."

Lin Ning wouldn't let her good friend take a loss: "How can that be? You got scammed and still want to let it go? Tell me her ID—I'll go give her a piece of my mind!"

Mu Youyu wasn't trying to drop the matter with her earlier comment; she just wanted to calm everyone down.

Upon hearing that, she reluctantly sent the account to both of them, and after that she didn't know what happened.

After another week, Lu Yuchu returned from the film crew to C City for a few days, and incidentally brought back some initial drafts of interior designs for several new music albums.

His assistant had already looked over all the backup options, but he was still dissatisfied: "The style of this comic version is off; it's lacking a bit of flair."

This year he's seventeen, having been in the film and TV industry for nearly two years; after finishing his first artistic film, he took on a project directed by Song Yusui's second uncle.

This year he just won Best Actor and several domestic film awards, making him the country's youngest film emperor.

Song Yusui lounged on the sofa, scrolling his phone without looking up, and suggested, "You should ask your sister to draw—see if she has time."

Lu Yuchu also really wanted his album to be done by his sister's hand, which would be extraordinarily meaningful, so he said, "Don't bother her."

"What's the big deal about bothering or not? She likes you so much, she won't think you're a bother."

Hearing that, Lu Yuchu felt pleased: "Of course, my sister likes me the most!"

He immediately called his sister, briefly outlined the album cover idea, and gently asked if she had time to take the job.

Mu Youyu agreed and spent a week polishing the design.

The final product was turned into the album's interior pages by the production team; once the physical album hit stores, fans grabbed it and started posting about it on all major platforms.

【Who drew this comic‑style cover this time? The style looks very familiar】

【It looks like the painting style of a certain teacher I like】

【Probably hired a professional artist; Lu Yuchu's team always has good taste】

【This inexplicably carries a shadow of Teacher Lin Tingsong…】

Lin Tingsong holds a prominent position in the art world; his works are even collected by museums, far beyond what ordinary people could commission, and the comments below are all "awesome" and "666".

Seeing this, Lu Yuchu had the studio tag his sister's Weibo account Yue Shu, which also sent the manhua 《When Rain Falls on the Fingertips》 viral.

Consequently, the number of commission requests grew, prices shot up, and many commercial collaborations followed.

Mu Youyu didn't have the energy to reply to any of them.

After all, she studies art just to please herself.

March, M Guo.

Song Yusui wrapped himself in a thin jacket, sat on the windowsill of a rented apartment, with a laptop open in front of him, its light illuminating his slightly tired face.

Outside the window was an unfamiliar streetscape; the sky was dull and gray, matching his mood.

He's been in M Guo for two months, having been sent there early on a recommendation.

Initially, he came here for fun over winter break; when his family heard he planned to study in M Guo and start an entertainment company there, they were furious and almost dragged him back.

His dad was the first to slam the table, saying, "You're giving up the family business to go abroad and mess around?"

Upon hearing this, his grandmother that same day bombarded him with several video calls: "What business are you starting? Just pick a domestic university and inherit the Song Clan conglomerate."

Moreover, his uncles and aunts, one after another, disagreed, all telling him to take fewer detours, not be stupid, and not later need the family to clean up after him.

The more people advised him, the more suffocated Song Yusui felt, also scoffing at the idea; having finally broken free from that domestic framework, how could he possibly jump back in?

Not wanting to be assigned a path, not wanting to don a suit right after graduation and sit in an office that felt like a cage to him, bound by the family business for life.

He wanted to test just how far he could go, so he came alone to M Guo to make his way.

Thus, he poured all the pocket money and New Year's money he'd saved over the years into it, registering an entertainment company.

But he hit a snag at the most crucial step—the capital chain broke, and he could barely afford next month's rent.

His family, knowing he wouldn't return soon, cut off all his living expenses—even stopping the supplementary credit card—ostensibly to let him experience life's hardship, but actually to force him back to inherit the family business.

Song Yusui stared at the unfinished investment intent letter for a long time, chuckled, closed his laptop, and leaned against the window frame with his eyes closed.

That night, his phone buzzed once and several bank transfer notifications popped up.

Song Yusui tapped them open, and upon seeing the numbers he almost fell off the windowsill.

"Holy shit!"

"How did forty million get transferred?!"

His first thought was that someone was laundering money; his second, that someone had made a mistake.

After thinking for a while, he looked up the sender; the IP address was domestic, specifically pointing to the gateway of the Jiang family's old residence.

The Jiang family—he isn't close with the others; Jiang's grandfather and his father are on the same side, opposing his entrepreneurship, so it must be Jiang Liangjin!!

Song Yusui checked it ten times over; at that moment his fondness for Jiang Liangjin rose to an unprecedented peak.

This guy usually stays quiet, but at a critical moment he's actually this reliable!

Good brother, in his heart he will no longer badmouth Lu Yuchu and them behind their backs.

He decided to record this favor in a little notebook, and once he makes it big he'll repay double.

Song Yusui covered the thumping heart, their whole body sank into the chair, and finally sent Jiang Liangjin a message: 【Thanks【heart】【wow】】

Jiang Liangjin waited several hours before replying: 【？】

A question mark, Song Yusui took it as acquiescence and began to set up the entertainment company he had long dreamed of.

With the initial funds, he confidently called Lu Yuchu: "Chu Chu, big brother here lacks an artist, you come."

Lu Yuchu's tone was flat: "Hmm, what's your company called?"

"Not decided yet."

"……You haven't even thought of a name, and you want me to go?"

"The name doesn't matter; what matters is the person." Song Yusui declared earnestly, "Come, big brother guarantees to wholeheartedly promote only you!"

Lu Yuchu is different from him; back then he crossed from the singing world into film and TV, his family had both support and opposition.

But he resembles his mother too much; his father couldn't bear to let him suffer even a bit.

At that time, the resources were provided by their second uncle who mingled in the circle; the resources were exceptionally advantageous, the starting point already at the peak, debut he already held a top-tier S-level big IP male lead.

Plus the PR of the Song Clan conglomerate, handling speed astonishingly fast, no black material at all.

"……"

Without him, Lu Yuchu could still become famous.

Eventually, he was worn down by his older brother and had no choice but to agree to spend some time in M Guo during summer vacation.

"Chu bao, I knew you still cared for me, love you~"

"Do you have enough funds now? Dad said he stopped your card, telling me not to bother you."

Song Yusui, proud all his life, never borrowed money from anyone he knew, stubbornly said: "Enough, enough, when have I ever lacked money?"

He changed the subject: "By the way, which country do you want to study in for university? I heard Grandma say you want to go to Y Guo? Why didn't you first tell me, big brother? No love left……"

"Y Guo, I have something, hanging up." Lu Yuchu hung up the phone.

Song Yusui, thinking he had snatched Lu Yuchu, laughed at the ceiling for a long time.

Hahahaha, he's practically a business genius, handling such a difficult matter!

Lu Yuchu's addition gave the company a name overnight—SY Xingtu Huyu.

The company gradually found its footing in the circle.

As business went smoother, Song Yusui's attitude toward Jiang Liangjin improved, completely changing and beautifying his view of him.

Someone complained about Jiang Liangjin in their brothers' group; he occasionally would speak up for him: 【A Jin is actually quite good, conscientious toward the sister, very good, reliable (great】】

Lu Yuchu was bewildered by his abnormal behavior, and asked once in the group.

Song Yusui said earnestly: 【You can't judge people only by appearance; A Jin may be quiet, but he knows what's in his heart, he's a good kid, good to our treasure, very good, extremely good, especially good】

Other brothers: 【Get lost】

【Old lady tone】

【Did a donkey kick your brain?】

【Kicked, calm down for a month before re-entering the group【smile】】

Song Yusui, though kicked out, wasn't angry, just felt they didn't understand.

He really wasn't bought by money; it's just that his sister likes Jiang Liangjin, and he likes Jiang Liangjin, which equals liking his sister.

Yes, that's it!

Whenever Song Yusui returns to the country, after finding his sister he will seek Jiang Liangjin and then bring him a pile of gifts, asking after his well-being whether there's something or nothing.

Jiang Liangjin was very puzzled, but each time he accepted.

Each time Song Yusui wanted to speak thanks but didn't know how, his inner drama was rich: A Jin doesn't bring it up himself, just does good deeds anonymously; fine, he won't ask!!!

The brothers only thought this person had been possessed by something.

Song Huaixian was the second to change his view of Jiang Liangjin.

Song Huaixian has been restless since childhood, unbridled and uninhibited; from high school onward, he became even more daring and reckless, daring to try car racing, extreme sports, skydiving, rock climbing—anything.

The family couldn't rein him in, so they just let him go, as long as no major incident occurred, they let him cause trouble.

That day, he had just finished an underground car race and returned, when on the road outside the Mu Family manor he was blocked by several vehicles seeking revenge.

He wasn't the first time being blocked; thinking how to escape, he knew one person fighting a group surely couldn't win……

After fighting for half an hour, his stamina gave out; just as he thought he'd meet his end there, Jiang Liangjin happened to pass by and helped him.

Thanks to this life-saving favor, Jiang Liangjin began frequently receiving gifts from Song Huaixian, and even started checking on how he's been lately.

In Jiang Liangjin's view, this person is much more normal than Song Yusui; based on the principle "Youbao's brother, that is also my brother," he has always responded obediently.

Song Huaixian was delighted.

Song Lujing learned from Mu Xi that Song Huaixian also had "defected" to Jiang Liangjin, and angrily confronted him: "Xian ge, how could you also be bought by that brat? He provoked me again yesterday."

Song Huaixian was unpacking a newly arrived model box, saying, "Mind your own business."

Song Lujing wouldn't let up: "You used to be my ally against a common enemy, didn't you?"

Song Huaixian glanced at him lightly: "That was the past; get lost, from now on don't complain to me about A Jin."

He still values his life greatly.

Song Lujing swallowed his anger, let out a heavy "hng," and turned away.

From then on, Song Huaixian, like Song Yusui, could no longer chat happily with some brothers.

May, with only a month left until the middle school exam.

This school's advancement paths are diverse; most students don't prepare for this exam, but some sign up just for the experience.

Mu Youyu is one of them.

She doesn't need this exam to prove anything; her recommendation slot and overseas school offers are both intact, but she says she wants to experience it.

Jiang Liangjin accompanied her to register.

Gu Xingnan and Yu Ci also registered, also wanting to experience a complete life.

Lin Ning originally hadn't planned this; she had her name on the recommendation list, her family had already arranged a backup plan for her, and after muddling through the college entrance exam days, she would go straight abroad for university.

But that day, leaving the office, she was stirred by something, slammed the table, and said, "I want to study hard, I want to get into Nan Feng relying on my own ability!"

The classmates were startled, all turning their heads in unison.

Mu Youyu was also startled, "Didn't you say you weren't taking the middle school exam?"

Lin Ning declared righteously, "I've changed my mind—I want to prove myself, get into high school through my own effort! I'll enroll openly alongside you all!"

Yu Ci, listening on the side, chuckled, "Don't overdo it and wear yourself out."

Lin Ning glared at him, unhappy, "Don't look down on people—when I get serious, even I scare myself."

Jiang Liangjin had just finished a game, looked up, and asked, "So where do you plan to start?"

Lin Ning, full of spirit, said, "Starting now!"

Mu Youyu and a few others exchanged glances, then formally took over her tutoring project.

She immediately opened a first-year middle school math workbook, flipped to the first page, and said, "Let's start with the basics—what don't you understand?"

Lin Ning: "None of it."

"You don't even get first-year material?" Jiang Liangjin said flatly, "With a month left until the middle school exam, your odds of pulling off a comeback are zero."

Moreover, Lin Ning hasn't studied more than one subject.

Lin Ning was speechless, "Don't meddle with me."

Jiang Liangjin closed his mouth.

Mu Youyu soothed the two with a few words, began the explanation, and after finishing asked, "Anything else you don't get?"

Lin Ning snapped back, looking at the problem, "Why does this 2 equal 0?"

Mu Youyu was at a loss: "... This is a Z, not a 2."

Lin Ning let out an "oh", lowered her head to glance at the problem, her eyes bewildered, "Then why does this Z equal 0?"

Mu Youyu patiently explained it again.

Seeing this, Jiang Liangjin felt weary, truly wishing Lin Ning would quickly hire a tutor and stop bothering Youbao.

Lin Ning lowered her head, pondered for a while, then suddenly realized, "Oh, I get it—this 2 is a zero that looks like a Z."