Two servants were in the corridor outside the dining room, whispering to each other.
“That Young Master Mo is so handsome!”
The other one said, “Isn’t he? Everyone in the Mo family is so good-looking. Look at that Mo family’s Madam. Her beauty is astounding. And the little prince she gave birth to is unbelievably good-looking.”
“You’re right. Madam Mo is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Say, the Mo family enterprise is so huge. If our Young Lady marries Fourth Young Master Mo, she will live in the lap of luxury.”
“That’s right! I heard that Madam Mo favors Fourth Young Master. He’s the youngest, but the most intelligent. Fourth Young Master Mo’s status in the Mo family is really high. The Mo family has so many businesses, and they’re all managed by Fourth Young Master!”
“No wonder Eldest Young Lady likes Fourth Young Master! He’s so handsome and capable, and so young too. Which girl wouldn’t like him?”
“That’s right. To marry into a family like that would be her great good fortune. Do you Madam is crazy? To actually object?”
One of them frowned and thought about it, then whispered, “Like you say, I really think our Madam is a little crazy. She has no son, and her only source of support is Young Lady. Young Lady’s status in this family is even higher than that of the young masters because of Young Master Mo. If she marries into the Mo family, our Madam will be respected because of her daughter, but she insists on marrying her daughter to those poor scholars. If that isn’t craziness, what is?”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk! It would be better to have no mother than to have such a muddle-headed one!”
Over the past few years, Zheng Lin had wanted to marry Zhong Bingyuan off to a scholar several times. All the servants in the family were used to it. Although not all of them were poor scholars, compared to the Mo family, even those who were not really poor were also considered to be poor scholars!
The two of them were just talking excitedly when they turned and saw Zheng Lin standing nearby. The two of them jumped with fright, then immediately lowered their heads and fled!
Zheng Lin was shaking with rage. She screamed and ran to her room before she smashed everything that was breakable!
The servants downstairs heard the smashing of ceramic from upstairs. They all exchanged glances and lowered their heads. Those who were busy went about their business. Those who had nothing to do went to find something to do. They pretended not to hear anything.
Zhong Bingyuan’s expression changed the moment she got into Mo Chengxi’s car!
Mo Chengxi looked at her and sighed. He reached out to hold her hand tightly. “Don’t cry, okay?”
Zhong Bingyuan choked back her tears. “I’m not crying. I just… feel sad. I’m her only daughter. Can’t we rely on each other? Why does she insist on being like that?
“In the end, I had to use such methods to deal with my own mother.”
Mo Chengxi said, “Yuan Yuan, you’ve gotten it wrong. This is a person’s most basic method of protecting themselves. It doesn’t matter if she’s your mother or not. In this world, not every parent loves their child. So, you cannot allow her to control you just because she’s your mother.
“If she really wants what is best for you, then of course you can listen to her advice. Otherwise, you must definitely ignore her because she will not be able to help you bear any future consequences. You will have to suffer them yourself!”
Zhong Bingyuan was startled, then said firmly, “I understand, Brother Mo. You’re right; I will protect myself properly in the future.”
Mo Chengxi sighed in relief. Fortunately, his Yuan Yuan was very clever. She learnt instantly and immediately understood.
Mo Chengxi parked the car when they reached Mo Tower. He led Zhong Bingyuan in.
Zhong Bingyuan looked at the imposing and majestic tower, and a feeling of awe rose in her heart.
“Let’s go!”
Mo Chengxi came over to hold her hand and lead her inside the Mo Tower.
