After the family meeting ended, Mu Nujiao and Mu Nuxin went to the rear garden of the Mu Clan estate.
There was a pond in the garden, with a few lotus leaves floating on its clear surface and several koi swimming freely beneath them.
A pavilion stood over the pond, carrying something of the old-world charm of Jiangnan.
The rear garden of the Mu Clan estate had been the sisters' playground since childhood, filled with memories of their younger days.
"Sigh, I never expected a family meeting to be like that. It felt so oppressive."
Mu Nuxin sat in the pavilion, swinging her long, fair legs.
Mu Nujiao sat beside her, remaining silent.
Noticing that something was wrong with her older sister's expression, Mu Nuxin wrapped her arms around Mu Nujiao's slender waist and rested her chin on her shoulder. "Sis."
"Sis, don't put so much pressure on yourself. Relax a little."
"Mm, I know."
Mu Nujiao smiled and nodded, speaking softly.
"Forget it, let's stop talking about the family meeting. Let's talk about something interesting, like... Mo Xie?"
Mu Nuxin tapped a finger against her lips and spoke cheerfully.
"I really never expected to hear news about Mo Xie at today's family meeting. What a pleasant surprise!"
At the mention of Mo Xie, a little life returned to Mu Nujiao's vacant eyes.
She nodded, sounding wistful.
"Yes, I didn't expect Mo Xie to attend Pearl Academy either."
"When I first found out that Mo Xie owned Chenxi Company, I couldn't believe it. Chenxi was founded when I was thirteen or fourteen, wasn't it? He's the same age as me, yet he managed to build such a huge company, and now it's one of the best in the country. I really want to meet him and see just what kind