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At the Mu residence's lunchtime.

There were only three people at the large rectangular table. Jiang Lanying was seated at the head seat, Jiang Siran was to her left and Mu Dongdong was to her right. Although there were few people around, the table was still full of dishes. Every dish was placed in an exquisite porcelain plate, reflecting the host's diligence and importance.

"Si Ran, what you like the most is to eat more." Jiang Lanying said with a smile.

"Yes." Since they were all family, Jiang Si Ran was not polite. In just a few minutes, more than half of the plate of soy sauce used to burn elbows off.

Looking at Jiang Si Ran happily eating, Jiang Lanying was naturally happy in her heart. She felt heartache for her younger brother as if he was a child. However, when she thought of the conflict between her brother and her father, Jiang Lan Ying sighed in her heart, hoping that she could make Jiang Si Ran stay to fulfill her father's wish.

With that in mind, Jiang Lanyin took a pair of chopsticks, picked up some of each dish and placed it on the plate in front of Jiang.

"Don't just eat your elbows, have a taste."

"Alright."

Compared to the interaction between Jiang Lanying and Jiang Siran, Mu Dongfang, the third person, was much quieter. He ate in silence. He talked very little at the dinner table and his eating speed was very fast. He did not slow down at all.

He was in a good mood, so naturally, he ate happily. Jiang Si Ran continued to eat. The big table of food in front of him was something his sister, Jiang Lanying, had put in a lot of effort to make.

Jiang Lanying did not stay idle either. She did not stop to prepare food for her brother, afraid that Jiang Si Ran would not be satisfied from eating. She asked with concern, "Si Ran, when can you bring your girlfriend over for your sister to see?"

"Ahem …" Jiang Si Ran choked on his soup as his face flushed red.

"Aiyo, why are you so careless? Slow down."

Jiang Si Ran wiped his mouth with a napkin and replied with a smile, "Sis, my eldest nephew is not yet married. As an uncle, what's the rush?" With that, he raised an eyebrow at Mu Dong, who was silently eating. "Eldest nephew, when will you treat uncle to a wedding wine?"

Mu Dongfang put down his chopsticks and looked at Jiang Si Ran's pair of peach blossom eyes. His long and narrow peach blossom eyes were lazy, teasing and full of meaning.

"Little Uncle is an elder, and you haven't even gotten married yet. As juniors, how could we dare to be the first to get married?" Mu Dongfang slowly picked up the chopsticks and continued to eat after he was thrown out those words that were neither soft nor hard.

"Si Ran, you're already over thirty years old. You have to hurry. It just so happens that there are a few suitable ones here. Let's see when you have the time. " Jiang Lanying was truly anxious now. Neither of her sons were in a hurry to get married, and since her only brother was away from home all year round and had poor relations with his family, no one would worry about her brother if she didn't worry about him.

"Sis, I'm not in a hurry. Another day, I'll bring the person over for you to see. " Jiang Si Ran said with a smile.

"Really? Which girl? What's your name? How old is he? "Do what?" After a series of questions, Jiang Si Ran was unable to respond.

"Sis, this Braised Elbow really isn't bad. Is there anything else?" A bowl reached out and interrupted Jiang Lanying's words.

After dinner, Jiang Lanying pulled Jiang Siran to talk for a while before letting him go.

After exiting the Mu household, Jiang Si Ran dialed Xia Mu's number.

"Brother, is this your car?" Xia Mu asked in shock.

"Get in." Jiang Si Ran greeted Xia Mu.

"Big brother, I have to pick up the kids at four-thirty in the afternoon." As soon as he got on the car, Xia Mu spoke first. Earlier, Jiang Si Ran had said that he would ask Xia Mu to accompany him to shop in the afternoon. Xia Mu didn't want to go, but she had thought that she would be able to prepare some things for the morning market in the afternoon, but Jiang Si Ran had said that she would be leaving in a few days. However, the matter of picking up the child couldn't be delayed.

"Don't worry, it will be over in a moment." Do you think that your big brother is like you girls and won't be able to play on the streets? " Jiang Siran drove the car, smiling as he looked at Xia Mu.

"Bro, this car, is it yours?" If he remembered correctly, this car was similar to the one he had previously crashed into while riding an electric car.

"Friend's. Is there a problem? "

"No!" Xia Mu smiled and said, "I just find it a little familiar." The license plates were different, but they looked the same, so they shouldn't belong to the same person. How could there be such a coincidence in this world? Xia Mu thought to himself.

"Nannan and Baby finished school at four-thirty and we went to pick them up after we bought our things. Little Mo'er, I want to eat fried noodles tonight." That night's dumplings had already let Jiang Si Ran witness Xia Mu's culinary skills. Naturally, he wouldn't be polite during dinner and directly pointed out what he wanted to eat.

"Alright," Xia Mu agreed immediately, "When we go back, I'll go buy some food and make you some good food."

"As expected of my Little Mo'er!" At the red light, Jiang Si Ran stopped the car and put out his hand to hang Xia Mu's nose.

The tip of his nose was the slightly cold finger of a man, carrying with it a man's unique fragrance. He suddenly rushed over, causing Xia Mu's face to redden. "Big brother!" Xia Mu shyly shouted.

"Little Mo'er is shy?" The girl's face was flushed as she looked at Jiang Si Ran. She was getting more and more out of the water.

"Beep, beep, beep." The sound of a horn came from behind them, reminding them that it was time to start.

"Brother, it's time to go." Xia Mu reminded him.

"Let's go!" Jiang Si Ran stepped on the accelerator and the car slid out.

"Little Mo Er, Grandma isn't by your side, I'm your parent. Tell Big Brother honestly, if there's a boy chasing after you, remember to tell Big Brother that he has to get past me!" A clear and melodious voice of a man came from the carriage.

"Bro, what are you talking about!" Following which, a lady's clear and melodious voice sounded.

"Our Little Mo'er is so pretty, it's normal that someone is chasing her. Come, don't be shy, tell Big Brother."

"Brother, who would be interested in something like this!" Xia Mu's voice contained a hint of self-mockery. It was the most beautiful age. Who didn't yearn for love? Xia Mu was no exception.

Hearing this, Jiang Si Ran stretched out his hand and gently held Xia Mu's hand on his leg with a great amount of force. "Little Mo Er, don't say that. In my older brother's heart, my little Mo'er is the most beautiful and kindest girl in the world.

"Big brother …" Xia Mu raised his hand and held Jiang Si Ran's hand as he said in a firm voice, "If I meet that person, I will definitely bring him to you."

"It's a deal?"

"It's a deal."

Of course, some day in the future, when Xia Mu and someone else arrived in front of Jiang Si Ran, Jiang Si could not say what he was feeling.

The black Wrangler stopped in the parking lot of the largest department store in G City.

"Big brother …" The girl's soft voice sounded, just like the girl who had followed him on that summer afternoon many years ago. That timid look in her eyes made it hard for Jiang Si to forget.

"Let's just take a stroll. Don't worry, it won't be delayed very long." The man smiled and said.

Jiang Si Ran opened the door of the car and extended his hand to Xia Mu.

Xia Mu stared at the palm in front of him. The lines on his palm were clean and his fingers were long and slender. Under the sunlight, his fair skin seemed to have a jade-like sheen to it.

"Big brother, I …" Xia Mu uneasily tugged at the white T-shirt on his body. Under the sunlight, the girl was dressed simply. Her palm-sized face was especially fair. At this moment, there was a hint of unease in her large eyes.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Si Ran raised his hand to rub the top of Xia Mu's hair. Just like how he used to do to her when he was young, he was intimate and gentle.

"Here, the things are so expensive!" As Xia Mu said this, anything in this department store was worth the living expenses of Xia Mu's family of three for a few months.

"Silly girl!" Jiang Si Ran lifted his hand to pinch Xia Mu's cheek. Below his finger, there was a delicate skin.

Finally, Xia Mu was taken by Jiang Si Ran into the department store.

Second floor, women's clothing department.

Jiang Siran put down his magazine and looked at the closed fitting room. Ten minutes had passed since Xia Mu took his skirt in.

"Knock —" Following the knock on the door, Jiang Si Ran's voice also sounded out, "Little Mo'er, are the clothes suitable for you?" This girl, why did she take so long to test out her clothes?

"Brother …" The girl's soft voice came out from the fitting room.

"Too big or too small? Come out and let me take a look? " Jiang Si Ran leaned against the door of the fitting room as he spoke.

Following the sound of the door opening, a girl walked out. Jiang Si Ran's eyes lit up as he raised his eyebrows. "How beautiful!"

Her long black hair was tied behind her head, revealing a slender neck with an elegant curve. Her white skirt was embroidered with a blue lotus flower above her knees, and her waist was tucked tightly in.

Different from the enchanting woman who came and went around Jiang Silan, Xia Mu had a face that exuded a pure and pleasant liveliness.

"Brother …"

"She's so beautiful, why didn't she come out?"

"It's too short." It must be said that she hadn't worn a dress in a long, long time. It seemed that after that autumn five years ago, she had never worn a dress again, and all the clothes in the wardrobe were the cheapest, simplest, jeans along with a sports coat, making her dress the same as always.

"Big brother, I don't like these clothes. They're ugly." Just now when he was testing out the clothes, Xia Mu had happened to glance at the price tag. Those few expensive and terrifying numbers were the main reason why Xia Mu didn't like this piece of clothes.

Growing up together with Xia Mu, how could Jiang Siran not understand Xia Mu's intentions even though he hadn't seen him for many years! She was really a silly girl. When other girls tried to find ways to dress themselves more prettily, his Little Mo'er was running around for a living. His Little Mo'er was worth the best.

"Good." Jiang Si Ran walked forward, his eyes filled with love. He took Xia Mu's shoulder and faced him in the mirror. "Little Mo'er, look. You look beautiful in the mirror!"