Ch. 161..170
Chapter 161: Why Aren’t You Sleeping Yet? Suddenly, a phone vibration broke the awkward silence in the car.
Mo Chen’s slender fingers lightly touched the car’s screen, and the call was answered. It was Mrs. Mo.
“Mom, what’s up?”
“Mo Chen, bring Miss Qiao to the manor for a meal tomorrow.”
The man was silent for three seconds before he replied, “Hmm.”
The call ended.
Sitting in the passenger seat beside him, Qiao Ruoxin grew nervous. Mrs. Mo suddenly invited them both to the manor for a meal—why did it feel so ominous?
Before she could speak, the man said in a deep voice, “It’s nothing, just a meal.”
“Hmm, okay.”
Suddenly, she felt a heavy sense of depression.
Back at Jiang Residence Number One, Mo Chen dealt with business matters in his study.
After taking a bath, Qiao Ruoxin lay on the bed alone, taking out her phone to chat with Lan Ke.
Qiao Ruoxin: [Mo’s mother has invited me to dinner tomorrow, what do you think she wants?]
Lan Ke: [What else could she want, aside from asserting her matriarchal rights? But with Mo there, there should be no problem.]
Qiao Ruoxin: [His mother doesn’t like me.]
Lan Ke: [Considering how much you’ve tormented her son, it would be weird if she did like you. Don’t forget, when Mo and you got together two years ago, Mrs. Mo didn’t object.]
Qiao Ruoxin: [I know, but I’m really nervous.]
Lan Ke: [As long as Mo loves you, the Mo Family won’t mistreat you. You must know that Mo is adored by everyone, spoiled to no end. Only you dare to ‘abuse’ him.]
Qiao Ruoxin: […]
Lan Ke: [Baby Ruoxin, stop ‘abusing’ Mo, my heart aches for him these past two years.]
Qiao Ruoxin: [Never again.]
At that moment, the bedroom door was pushed open.
Mo Chen returned to the bedroom, and she immediately put her phone aside.
The man glanced at her, “Why aren’t you asleep?”
“I can’t sleep; I was waiting for you.”
Mo Chen’s eyebrows raised slightly, “I’ll take a shower.”
Ten minutes later, the man returned to the bed wearing a dark green robe, carrying a refreshing and pleasant scent, and turned off the light.
“Mo Chen, brother…”
She wanted to say something to Mo Chen, but before she could finish her sentence, he rolled over and covered her body.
“What are you doing?” Panic flickered in Qiao Ruoxin’s eyes.
The man pressed down on her soft, boneless body, gripping her chin: “What do you think? Wasn’t I clear enough?”
The next second, he fiercely kissed her lips.
“Mmm…”
Suddenly!
Mo Chen stopped kissing and stared into her eyes, his body stiffening.
“What’s… what’s wrong?”
Flashes of video in his mind made his temples throb violently—interwined bodies of a man and a woman, and the starfish earrings on the earlobe.
Could the eyes of the woman in the video be similar to the eyes in front of him?
Mo Chen’s pupils shrank sharply, his complexion whitened slightly; he stared intently at Qiao Ruoxin’s eyes.
He held his forehead, his head feeling like it was splitting.
He closed his eyes and let out a groan, turning over to lie on his side, looking as if in great pain.
Qiao Ruoxin was genuinely frightened, got up, and turned on the wall light, “Mo Chen, are you okay? Should I call the doctor?”
The man grabbed her hand firmly, with such strength it seemed he might crush it.
“Don’t go! I’m fine, let’s sleep.”
She was pulled into Mo Chen’s embrace, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones.
“Are you really okay?” she asked, her voice tinged with fear and a slight sob.
Mo Chen’s lips brushed against her earlobe, whispering lowly, “I’m fine.”
Qiao Ruoxin could feel it; he must have been reminded of something unpleasant again.
Was it that video again? What exactly was on that video?
Chapter 162: Come on, call me daddy The next day, early morning.
When she opened her eyes, the man beside her was already gone.
Qiao Ruoxin got up, went to the bathroom to wash up, then went downstairs and found that the nanny was preparing breakfast.
“Where’s Mo Chen?”
“Master Mo has gone to the company. He instructed the bodyguard to take you to the estate for dinner tonight.”
“Oh…”
She walked to the living room sofa and sat down absentmindedly, her mind inevitably returning to Mo Chen from last night.
To be honest, Mo Chen hadn’t had an outbreak for many days. Why did it suddenly start again?
What had set him off this time?
Her phone rang.
Qiao Ruoxin picked it up and saw that it was Simon calling. She couldn’t be bothered to block him again, since he would just keep changing his number and calling.
She simply answered the call, “What do you want?”
“You’re answering the phone obediently. Not bad, you’ve improved,” came the voice from the other end.
“If you’re not going to speak, I’m hanging up.”
“I heard Mo Chen proposed to you?”
Qiao Ruoxin tensed up and straightened, “Who told you that?”
How could Simon be so well-informed? Was there an insider planted here?
“He may have the destiny to propose to you, but not the destiny to see you in a wedding dress.”
She flew into a rage, “Get lost!”
She hung up the phone directly. Although she knew Simon was just trying to provoke her, she couldn’t help feeling inexplicably anxious.
…
Evening.
In the dining room of the Mo Family Estate.
Mrs. Mo sat at the head of the dining table, with Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin sitting to one side.
Even just a dining room revealed the luxurious air of wealth, and the atmosphere during the meal was quiet and elegant.
“Mo Chen, I saw your medical report. With your height, 65 kilograms is still too thin. You need to gain at least another 5 kilograms, understand?”
The man responded indifferently, “Mhm.”
Mrs. Mo then turned to Qiao Ruoxin, “You’re too thin as well. Eat more.”
“Thank you, Mrs. Mo.” She looked at this lady of nobility and felt an inexplicable sense of pressure.
After a while, Mrs. Mo said, “Stay here tonight; your dad isn’t home either, and I’m quite bored by myself.”
Mo Chen, “Okay.”
After finishing the meal, Mrs. Mo wiped the corners of her mouth with a napkin and then started staring at Mo Chen, “You rascal have become more handsome recently.”
The man chuckled softly without responding.
Qiao Ruoxin looked on enviously…
…
After dinner, she took a walk with Mo Chen in the estate garden.
Looking at the vast expanse of the rose garden, she couldn’t help asking, “I thought you didn’t like roses?”
The man wrapped his arm around her slender waist and said in a deep voice, “These are for your Uncle Mo to court women.”
Qiao Ruoxin was surprised, “For Mrs. Mo?”
“Mhm.”
Uncle Mo certainly had skills in wooing women, much better than his son.
Mo Chen looked at her thoughtful expression with some displeasure and pinched her waist, “What’s with that look?”
“Nothing, just thinking how much your parents love you… I’m so envious. I kind of miss going to Disneyland with my dad when I was little…”
She felt a bitter sweetness in her heart. Her parents both had their own families now and always seemed to enjoy making things difficult for her.
Mo Chen frowned slightly; it seemed this ‘Little Ghost’ was somewhat starved for fatherly affection.
He stopped walking, took hold of her chin, and looked down into her eyes that seemed to brim with mist.
“Little Ghost, I can be your man, your brother, your father. Any role that a man can play, I can handle all of them.”
Master Mo had such a serious look, his dark eyes deep and fervent.
Qiao Ruoxin couldn’t help twitching at the corners of her mouth. What… what the heck?
The man’s lips curled, his voice low and lazy, “Come on, call me ‘Daddy’ and let me hear it.”
??????
“Mo Chen, you must be a pervert, you’re definitely a pervert! Do you know what you’re saying?”
She could hardly believe her ears!
Heavens above, what had she heard?
Mo Chen’s smile deepened, his voice tender and beguiling, “I told you to call me ‘Daddy,’ do it now.”
“… ”
Qiao Ruoxin pushed the man’s body away from her, “I don’t want to deal with you!”
“Aren’t you missing a father’s love? I’m certain I’m tens of thousands of times better than your cheating, philandering real dad.”
The man’s laughter rang low, filled with mirth as he deliberately teased the ‘Little Ghost’.
“You sick pervert! Don’t come any closer!”
Chapter 163: I’m Fine Being a Beast Qiao Ruoxin turned around intending to leave, but was suddenly pulled into a man’s embrace; his arm secured around her slender waist.
“Little Ghost, don’t move. Let’s hug for a bit.” His voice was gentle and enchanting, almost beguiling.
She truly stopped struggling, allowing the man to hold her body.
With her cheek against the man’s chest, she listened to his heartbeat and spoke with a soft, glutinous voice, “Mo Chen Big Brother, let’s sleep in separate rooms tonight.”
Suddenly, Mo Chen’s expression turned cold as he looked down at her in his arms, his tone harsh, “What do you mean by that?”
Qiao Ruoxin stepped out of the man’s embrace, looked up, and blinked, “I want to make a good impression on your mom. Otherwise, she might think I’m too casual.”
Upon hearing her say this, the displeasure on the man’s handsome face slowly faded away.
Seeing that he didn’t respond, she then embraced his arm and gently shook it, “Promise me, promise…”
Those moist and pitiful eyes looked up at him. Mo Chen glanced at her and scoffed, “As you wish.”
A smile spilled over Qiao Ruoxin’s lips: “Mo Chen Big Brother, you are especially, especially gentlemanly tonight.”
Unexpectedly, Mo Chen replied coldly, “Don’t play that game with me, I’d rather be a beast and crawl into your bed in the middle of the night.”
“…”
He’s really such a dog of a man!
It was already late at night.
She and Mo Chen returned to the guest room where they would rest for the night.
Since Mo Chen’s bedroom was a bit far from hers, the dog of a man was showing some moodiness again.
Qiao Ruoxin’s small hand was held by the man as they stepped toward the door, Mo Chen expressionless and a hint of displeasure in his brow.
“Alright, go back to sleep, good night.”
But Mo Chen held onto her hand and refused to let go, his tall body blocking her light.
Although Mo Chen had not said a word, she somehow managed to read a sentence from his handsome face: The master is in a bad mood, cheer me up!
Feeling somewhat helpless, she stepped forward, tiptoed, and kissed the corner of the man’s lips, “Is that okay?”
The unexpressive handsome face warmed a bit as he suddenly leaned in close to her face, mere centimeters away, and spoke in a low voice, “Kiss properly, don’t half-ass it.”
Qiao Ruoxin suddenly looked behind him and called out, “Mrs. Mo!”
Mo Chen instinctively turned to look, and then she took advantage of the moment to quickly escape back into the guest room, locking the door behind her.
Only after the door shut did he realize he’d been played.
He laughed, his long fingers tapping on the door twice, “Little Ghost, open the door.”
“No, I won’t open it. Go to sleep! I’m tired!”
— From behind the door.
Who knows how much time passed. Qiao Ruoxin, leaning against the door, couldn’t hear any noise outside anymore.
So, she quietly opened the door, only to find that Mo Chen had long since disappeared.
Only then did she close the door again, preparing to shower and go to bed.
That’s when her phone rang. She answered the call, “Hello…”
“I am Mo Chen’s mother. Could you come down to the living room for a chat?”
“Yes, please wait a few minutes for me.”
After hanging up the phone, she wasn’t surprised in the least.
There was no way Mrs. Mo asking her over was just for a simple meal; she had prepared herself mentally a long time ago.
She could even guess what Mrs. Mo wanted to talk to her about.
…
She left the guest room, took the elevator to the first floor, and found the Mo Family Estate vast, vast enough to get someone lost.
Arriving alone at the living room, she indeed saw Mrs. Mo sitting there, the light dim, resembling a scene from a tribunal.
Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin felt a bit nervous.
Chapter 164: Daddy Mo Takes You to Disney “Mrs. Mo.”
The woman looked up at her, “Sit.”
Qiao Ruoxin took a seat on the sofa across from her, feigning calm as she watched Mrs. Mo.
Mrs. Mo said, “I heard he proposed to you, and you accepted?”
Her heart sank sharply, and her slender fingers involuntarily curled up, “Yes.”
Mrs. Mo smiled slightly, “Let’s not beat around the bush. I’ll be direct. Your actions from two years ago make it hard for me to trust you.”
“…” She took a deep breath, “Then what can I do to make you trust me?”
“Two conditions. First, you need to help Mo Chen fully recover to normal. I’ve seen his health reports and psychological assessments today, and they’re not very good.”
Qiao Ruoxin’s expression became tense, “And the second?”
“Second, you two are not allowed to go public with your relationship within this year.”
She couldn’t help but widen her eyes in surprise, “Why?”
Mrs. Mo’s expression remained calm, “To prevent my son from being upset again. I don’t care what you do in private, but keep your distance from him in public. If you can’t even last a year, then I’ll find it hard to believe you.”
“…”
Her gaze dimmed a bit; it was just disbelief in her after all.
Mrs. Mo said, “Please understand the feelings of a mother. I don’t think my demands are too much.”
Indeed, compared to those wealthy matrons who use any means necessary to force and threaten, Mrs. Mo was not excessive.
“It’s not excessive, I understand you,” she replied lightly.
Mrs. Mo’s lips curled up slightly, “That’s good. You’re a smart girl; you should also know it’s best not to let Mo Chen know about our conversation.”
Qiao Ruoxin nodded, “I understand. I’ll go back to sleep then, good night.”
“Hmm, go ahead.”
As she stood up to leave and the moment she stepped into the elevator, a mist of grievance welled up in her eyes.
It was only a year, after all; it wasn’t that big of a deal.
…
In the room.
Tossing and turning, sleepless through the night.
It wasn’t until three in the morning that she fell asleep, and then at seven o’clock she felt a succession of kisses landing on her collarbone.
Tingling and ticklish.
Qiao Ruoxin instinctively wanted to push away, only to find that she touched the man’s firm abs???
She slowly opened her eyes and saw Mo Chen’s tall figure pressing down on her.
Damn!
This damn man!
She had locked the door last night, so how did he get in?
Seeing her awake, the man finally stopped his misdeeds, gripping her chin, “Little Ghost, time to get up!”
“I locked the door last night, how did you get in?” she asked with a lazy, soft voice, still seemingly half asleep and muddled.
Mo Chen let out a snort of laughter, “You seem to have forgotten this is my house.”
“…”
She covered her head with the blanket, “I’m sleepy, let me sleep a little longer, I have work this afternoon.”
Unexpectedly, the man pulled the blanket off her face, “Work’s canceled, get up.”
She snapped awake.
Qiao Ruoxin stared at him with wide eyes, fixating on his handsome face, “You’ve canceled work, so why won’t you let me sleep?”
The next second, Mo Chen pulled the blanket off her and picked her up around the waist, heading toward the bathroom.
“Because, Daddy Mo is taking you to Disney today,” he said with a casually mischievous tone.
It wasn’t until Qiao Ruoxin stood in front of the vanity, looking at her drowsy reflection in the mirror, that she realized what he had just said.
“What did you say?”
Mo Chen’s long fingers grasped the back of her neck, and his deep, lazy voice emerged from behind her, “Daddy Mo is taking you to Disney.”
Chapter 165: Under the scorching sun, I only wish to hold an umbrella for you “Mo Chen, you’re just a freak!”
Really going to play her dad, huh?
Even if she was starved for fatherly love, she wouldn’t call her boyfriend “daddy,” okay?
Qiao Ruoxin glanced at him disdainfully and suddenly noticed he was dressed to the nines.
But the man gently touched her head, his voice affectionate and tender, “Baby girl, Daddy Mo will take you out to have fun.”
“…”
Have fun my foot!
…
An hour later.
Qiao Ruoxin finished washing up, changed into a white short-sleeve T-shirt, paired with an A-line denim skirt, her romantically wavy hair tied in a high ponytail.
She also applied some gorgeous nude makeup.
Although she verbally refused, she was anticipating it in her heart.
It had been such a long time since she’d been to Disney!
Mo Chen leaned against the bathroom doorframe with his arms crossed, his dark eyes intently watching her makeup application.
She took out a lipstick and applied it to her lips, pursed them, and glanced at the man, “Does this lipstick color look good?”
Master Mo responded indifferently, “Hmm.”
Qiao Ruoxin couldn’t help but laugh lightly, “Hmm what? You don’t know anything about lipstick shades.”
The man frowned disapprovingly, his tone heavy, “But I can tell if it’s pretty or not.”
Qiao Ruoxin’s beautiful eyes blinked at him, “Mo Chen, do I look pretty now?”
“Not bad.”
If a man says ‘not bad’, that means very good.
She flashed a sweet smile, “I’m ready! Let’s go!”
With that, she eagerly left the room first.
Mo Chen followed behind her, his brows slightly raised, “I thought you didn’t want to go?”
“Girls always say the opposite of what they mean. What do you know! Hurry up and drive! If we’re late, we won’t be able to enjoy many attractions!”
Watching Qiao Ruoxin’s excited and expectant expression, a doting smile curled up on the man’s lips.
She really has the heart of a child.
…
Two hours later.
They finally entered the Disney park.
From the moment she entered, Qiao Ruoxin’s eyes seemed to sparkle, and her lips stayed curved in a smile.
She was as happy as a kid.
Both wore sunglasses and became a conspicuous sight in the park.
It was a weekend, and the place was packed with people.
Mo Chen took her hand and led the way, his tall figure shielding her from the harsh sunlight.
She followed behind him, gazing at his broad back, his large frame.
Today, Master Mo wore a simply designed white shirt and black jeans, sleeves casually rolled up to reveal the wristwatch she had given him.
A smile couldn’t help but spread across her lips.
They were lined up for the Extreme Speed Light Wheel, and there were so many people.
Qiao Ruoxin felt she was about to suffer from heatstroke and muttered softly, “I’m going to melt from the heat…”
The next second, the man’s large palm covered her forehead, shielding her from the direct sunlight.
She looked up at his long fingers and said, “Mo Chen, let’s go to the restaurant and have something to eat before coming back. I think it’ll be at least another hour’s wait here.”
“Hmm, okay.”
So, Master Mo pulled her away from the long queue.
Qiao Ruoxin followed behind him again, and for some reason, a song lyric suddenly came to mind.
‘I’m standing under the harsh sun, just wishing to hold an umbrella for you…’
Indeed, this feeling was so sweet.
Upon entering the restaurant, a blast of cool air hit them, instantly cooling them down as if they had walked into a cold storage.
She and Mo Chen took a corner seat by the window.
However, Qiao Ruoxin was unaware that her stepmother and mean stepsister had also come in.
Chapter 166: Master Mo is Going to Lose His Temper Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi entered the restaurant and immediately spotted the stunning couple in the corner.
Qiao Sisi tugged at her mother’s sleeve. “Mom! Look! That’s Mo Chen!”
Bai Xue glanced over, dazed for a few seconds. “So this is the Mo Chen you’re always talking about, the child is really… handsome, what a waste not to be an actor, you can tell he’s from a wealthy family.”
Qiao Sisi looked at Qiao Ruoxin with eyes full of hatred. “It was me who knew Mo Chen first, why is she with Mo Chen! She must have clung to Mo Chen to come here, Mo Chen has already dumped her, how could she show up here!”
At that moment, Qiao Sisi’s younger brother, Qiao Siming, glanced at his mother and sister and couldn’t help asking, “Mom, I see sister Ruoxin!”
Qiao Sisi: “Hmph, what sister, I’m your sister, she stole my man, and you’re still calling her ‘sister’!”
“Sis, I’ll take revenge for you! Qiao Ruoxin is a bad woman!” said the little guy, his face serious.
Hearing this, Qiao Sisi laughed. “That’s why you’re the best, my little brother!”
…
Qiao Ruoxin was about to stand up to order when Xiaowu already came over with a tray.
“Mr. Mo, Miss Qiao, please enjoy.”
The man took off his sunglasses, his slender fingers pressing at the bridge of his nose, seemingly a bit tired.
Because it was really too noisy here, an amusement park is a domain of noise, and if it weren’t for this ‘Little Ghost,’ he probably wouldn’t have come.
Qiao Ruoxin also noticed his discomfort and sat beside him. “Brother Mo Chen, thank you, I’m very happy.”
To her surprise, the man chuckled softly. “How about calling me ‘dad’ to hear how it sounds?”
“…”
She felt like she needed to forgive him a hundred times just to keep the conversation going.
Suddenly!
A childish boy’s voice burst in, “Qiao Ruoxin you bad woman! Shameless!”
The next second, a large cup of cola spilled onto Qiao Ruoxin’s clothes and splashed onto the man beside her.
Both of their white shirts were instantly stained with the color of cola.
Qiao Ruoxin finally saw the boy in front of her, her half-brother, Qiao Siming!
This was a complete brat who had always been domineering since he was young.
Everyone inside the restaurant was stunned by the scene.
“Have you no manners!”
Unable to bear it, she wanted to stand up to discipline this brat, but unexpectedly, the usually hot-tempered Mo Chen actually held her back.
At this moment, Bai Xue rushed over to pull her son into her arms, facing Qiao Ruoxin she said, “He’s just a child and doesn’t know any better, why are you being so fierce towards him!”
Qiao Sisi also hurried over, “It wasn’t deliberate, my brother. Why are you squabbling with a little kid.”
Mo Chen, who had been silent until now, his expression turned exceedingly cold, the anger in his dark eyes spreading silently.
“Mr. Mo, I’m sorry, my son didn’t mean it, he’s always been used to playing with his sister Ruoxin, I apologize…”
Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi quickly dragged their son away.
Qiao Ruoxin clenched her fists tightly, she had reached her limit!
A chill enveloped Mo Chen’s handsome features as he signaled to Xiaowu with a glance.
Xiaowu nodded, “Yes.”
Before Qiao Ruoxin could react, she saw the other diners in the restaurant leaving one by one.
The bodyguards coming in, however, were growing in number.
Until all the customers had left, only they remained, along with Bai Xue and her son hiding in a corner with unsavory expressions.
Bai Xue instinctively took out her phone to call her husband, “Honey, come quick, Disney, your ex-daughter Qiao Ruoxin wants to take revenge on us! She won’t let us leave! She’s brought a whole bunch of bodyguards too!”
Suddenly!
With a loud bang, Mo Chen kicked over the table in front of him, then stood up expressionless, the air around him bristling with menace as he moved toward the mother and son.
Qiao Ruoxin startled, instinctively grabbed him, “Don’t…”
“I invested so much money here, not to be mistreated.”
She was slightly taken aback, almost forgetting that the Hengzhong Group was a major shareholder of the Disney parks in China.
The tension in his jawline indicated his rage was at a boiling point, a volcanic eruption imminent.
He hadn’t blown up in several days, now he had found an outlet.
Chapter 167: Try Cursing Again The bodyguards had already blocked all the exits of the restaurant.
Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi were so scared that their faces turned pale as they tightly hugged their younger brother.
They watched with wide eyes as the tall and majestic figure of the man approached closer and closer.
A fierce aura rapidly spread through the air.
Qiao Siming, acting like a reckless child, shouted fearlessly, “You’re an adult, you can’t bully a child! You’re my sister’s man, it was Qiao Ruoxin who stole…”
Before he could finish, Qiao Sisi hurriedly covered his mouth, her face turning deathly white with fear.
“Master Mo, he’s just a kid who doesn’t know better, please, don’t…” Bai Xue’s voice trembled with fear.
There were cola stains splashed on Mo Chen’s snow-white shirt. Suddenly, he picked up a cup of cola from the table and splashed it over the mother and two children.
“Ah!!!”
Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi screamed in shock, while Qiao Siming yelled loudly, “You’re the bad guys! I’m going to have my dad beat you up!”
The next second, Mo Chen picked up two large cups of cola, pouring them one after another over the three of them, his dark eyes filled with indifference.
In an instant, Qiao Siming burst into tears, “Mommy!!! Daddy, help me! Wuuu…”
“Master Mo! How could you do this! He’s just a child! You’re so much bigger than him, can’t you just let him be! He’s not even ten years old!” Bai Xue cried bitterly, no longer caring about the sticky cola stains on herself.
Mo Chen, however, spoke coldly and unemotionally, “The younger they are, the more valuable the lesson.”
At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin finally stood up, “Neighbor Auntie Xiaosan, if we’re talking about age, shouldn’t you, at your age, give us young ones some leeway?”
Bai Xue was rendered speechless, her eyes widened.
“Qiao Ruoxin! You bitch!” Qiao Sisi screamed in fury, completely enraged.
But the man splashed another cup of cola over her, his voice cold and distant, “Say it again if you dare.”
Qiao Sisi’s tears streamed down as she shrank back in fear.
Xiaowu handed Mo Chen some wet tissues, and after he cleaned his fingers, he turned indifferently and walked over to Qiao Ruoxin.
“I’m done here, such a buzzkill.”
The man took hold of her slender wrist and walked towards the exit of the restaurant.
“Mhm.”
Qiao Ruoxin was pulled away by Mo Chen, her good mood completely ruined by these three people.
…
Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi watched their retreating figures, so angry they were practically fuming, their eyes filled with hatred.
“Mom! I will never let that bitch off! I’ll make dad see all the great things she’s done!”
Bai Xue hugged her son tightly, “Don’t cry anymore, Siming. Let your dad avenge you, okay?
Qiao Sisi shoved everything on the table to the ground, creating a piercing noise, truly about to explode with anger!
…
Inside the Disney park.
The sky was clear, and the sunlight was bright.
She was being pulled away by the man’s towering figure, with rows of bodyguards making way for them.
Many tourists automatically stepped aside to clear a path when they saw this scene.
Suddenly, someone shouted, “Ya! It’s Qiao Ruoxin, the champion of ‘Idol 101’!”
Her body stiffened, and she instinctively put on her sunglasses, covering the lower half of her face.
She had just agreed to Mrs. Mo the night before that she would keep her distance from Mo Chen in public places.
Suddenly, the area was filled with screaming fans, swarming towards her, with the bodyguards firmly surrounding them.
Mo Chen protected her in his arms, looking down at her, “It’s alright.”
“Let’s get out of here fast! I don’t want to be recognized!” She buried her small face into the man’s chest.
In the crowd, they were unable to move an inch.
Chapter 168: Because You’re Naughty, You Must Be Punished Inside the car.
Finally seated in the car, Qiao Ruoxin felt utterly exhausted.
It was only a few hundred meters, which, agonizingly, took half an hour to traverse due to the squeezing crowds.
Mo Chen, sitting beside her, leaned against the seat apparently resting with his eyes closed and his brows furrowed in annoyance.
The noisy atmosphere just now… it was what he despised the most.
Qiao Ruoxin stared at his profile for a long time, thinking this damn man was really handsome—the noble bridge of his nose, the perfect jawline, his features both smooth and sensual.
“Mo Chen, brother…”
“Hmm?”
The man didn’t open his eyes but slightly knitted his brows, hiding his irritability which he forcefully suppressed.
“Can we keep our relationship a secret for the next year?”
Mo Chen suddenly opened his dark eyes and turned to look at her, his voice cold, “Why? For whom are you keeping the opportunity?”
“Because I just debuted with the girl group, which won’t dissolve until a year later. An idol in a relationship is like being nailed to a pillar of shame.”
The man stared at her for a while, then said in a deep voice, “What did my mother say to you?”
This damn man was truly intelligent.
She shook her head, “Nothing. I just don’t want to be cursed by the whole internet for leeching off your popularity, like I’m some sort of trash.”
“You care about those?” The cold light in Mo Chen’s eyes gradually subdued.
Qiao Ruoxin said earnestly, “Of course! I want to achieve something before standing by your side.”
“…”
“And what if I don’t agree?” His desire for control was stirring, his possessiveness brewing.
He couldn’t allow Little Ghost to slip from his grasp; otherwise, his heart would become uncontrollably restless.
Qiao Ruoxin: “Then I can only give up on you… Ah!”
As soon as her words fell, the man pinned her down on the car seat, pressing her beneath him, and stared fiercely at her, gritting his teeth, “Say that again, damn it!”
Her body hurt a little from the pressure, and she frowned, “It hurts!”
Mo Chen gripped her slender waist, “Hurt? I’m thinking about killing you outright!”
“It really hurts!”
“Qiao Ruoxin! Dare to say ‘give up’ again and see what happens!”
“I won’t say it anymore, let go!” She felt like crying from the pain; Mo Chen was truly ruthless, as if he wanted to choke her to death.
The man’s frown gradually eased and he let go of her slender waist.
Qiao Ruoxin pushed the man on top of her, “Get up and sit properly…”
But the damn man deliberately pressed down on her soft body, biting her earlobe, “I’m angry now because you weren’t obedient, so I must punish you.”
“Are you crazy? The driver is still here!” She lowered her voice.
Then, the driver suddenly stopped the car at the side of the road and left.
“…” Qiao Ruoxin was speechless, the driver was really cooperating!
Mo Chen chuckled, kissing her lips and then whispered close to her lips, “No one is around now, we can do something bad.”
“…”
Qiao Ruoxin looked at his handsome and shameless face, “You’re getting more and more shameless.”
“What’s the use of a man having shame?”
“…”
At that moment, her phone rang.
Struggling, she pushed the man off her and checked her phone; it was Simon calling.
Seeing the name displayed on the screen, she didn’t want to answer.
But Mo Chen had already seen through her thoughts, snatched the phone from her, and answered the call.
Qiao Ruoxin’s eyes widened in panic.
Yet, he put the phone to his ear, speaking coldly, “Who is it?”
There was a long silence on the other end before Simon’s voice arose, “Is Xinxin there?”
Mo Chen’s voice was lazily malicious as he responded, “Oh… she’s been under me all night, still not awake. Anything important?”
The other side was silent for three seconds, then the call abruptly ended.
Chapter 169: Do Not Answer That Trash’s Calls Again Qiao Ruoxin stared dumbfounded at the shameless man before her.
What a dog of a man!!!
“What are you doing? What nonsense are you spouting over the phone!”
She snatched back her phone, her cheeks involuntarily heating up a little.
Does this dog of a man have no sense of shame at all!
Mo Chen sneered, “Let him try coming to China again, I’ll leave him paralyzed for life.”
Qiao Ruoxin was momentarily stunned, then burst out laughing in irritation, “Why are you so violent and bloody? Are you going to beat me up in the future too?”
“Nonsense!”
The man’s tone suddenly turned nasty, and Qiao Ruoxin was so frightened that she trembled slightly.
Why so fierce…
Seeing her look frightened, Mo Chen pulled her into his arms and gently stroked her head with a tender motion.
“When have I ever laid a hand on you?”
She leaned on the man’s shoulder, muttering softly, “In bed.”
“…”
The topic was closed, no further discussion possible.
…
Within an hour, #QiaoRuoxinSpottedDatingMysteryManAtDisney# topped the trending search.
The comment section exploded.
[Ahhh! Is my ship of Chenxin Ruyi CP a success? That looks like Mr. Mo!]
[My heart is broken… Is my Xingyu Star Wish CP over just like that? It feels like a dream. I’m still immersed in the video of their cooperation on stage and can’t get out.]
[Is that man really Mo Chen? With sunglasses and surrounded by bodyguards, it’s hard to get a clear look.]
[It could just be a friend of the opposite sex! Wait for the official announcement! Don’t jump to conclusions!]
[I don’t believe it, I don’t! How could my Mortal Princess be in a relationship so soon!]
[You silly marketing accounts, go check it out! Qiao Ruoxin is clarifying on Weibo! Not in a relationship! No, not at all! Rumors spread with just a word, but rebuttal takes running legs off!]
[That’s what I thought. Such a pretty and ambitious girl, why would she ruin her future like that!]
[Ruoxin baby, you are so awesome! Mommy will always support you!]
[Really, I just came back from checking Qiao Ruoxin’s Weibo, she clarified it, said it was just a staff member, not a new romance.]
[So disappointed, I thought she had reconciled with Mr. Mo.]
[Could it be they’re hiding the relationship for the sake of their careers? Moved it underground?]
[Xingyu brother, you still have a chance! Go after her! Looking forward to you two recording the variety show together tomorrow! Waiting for live updates from fans on the scene!]
[What’s going on with Mr. Mo, first there’s a video of him pushing away sister Qiao, then liking sister Qiao’s posts on Weibo. What’s with all these flashy moves! What is he thinking! If he likes her, just go after her! This is driving me crazy!]
…
Jiangfu No. 1.
At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin lay on the sofa, scrolling through the comments under her Weibo post.
As expected, everyone believed that she wasn’t in a relationship.
A series of deep footsteps approached, and she looked up to see Mr. Mo, who had showered and changed into a suit.
“I’m off to the company, you stay here.”
“Okay, goodbye Brother Mo Chen~”
Mo Chen glanced at her, his expression darkening a bit, and he tossed his phone to her and took hers, “Use mine.”
“Why?”
“You’re not allowed to answer that trash’s calls anymore.”
With those words, he took her phone, turned, and left, leaving behind the cold sound of the door closing.
…
As he settled into the car, Mo Chen immediately dialed Gu Mocheng’s number and said in a grave voice, “How’s the matter I had you look into? Wait for me in the office.”
Ever since Qiao Ruoxin’s trip to the United States, he had started having Gu Mocheng investigate the information of that address.
Chapter 170: This shameless scoundrel! Hengzhong Group, Chairman’s Office.
Mo Chen returned to his office and immediately saw Gu Mocheng sitting in the reception area, smoking with the poise of a gentleman.
On seeing him, he chuckled lightly, “Mo Chen has become Chairman Mo, how are you feeling?”
Mo Chen sat down on the single sofa next to him and spoke in a deep voice, “Speak, what did you find?”
“Qiao Ruoxin’s mother married into the Lawrence Family, and now the family is under the control of that Little Lawrence Simon, and there’s infighting within the family.”
The man frowned slightly, “And then?”
Gu Mocheng pinched his cigarette between his fingers and lightly flicked the ash, “What else? We can’t know the internal affairs of the Lawrence Family, so the two years she disappeared, we couldn’t find any information.”
After a minute, Mo Chen stood up and walked behind his desk to sit in the swivel chair.
The intercom of the landline rang, and his slender fingers pressed the answer button. The voice of Secretary Jiang came through, “Chairman Mo, Miss Zhizi is here, she says she has something to see you about.”
“Let her in.”
Zhizi?
Gu Mocheng kept the cigarette in his mouth and narrowed his eyes. The name sounded somewhat familiar?
Suddenly, the office door was pushed open.
A tall woman with a cold demeanor walked in.
She was wearing a waist-cinched black dress, her long black-tea colored hair was straight, her eyebrows and eyes picturesque, revealing a touch of aloofness.
She walked directly to the desk, “Brother, lend me some money. I had a fallout with the family.”
Mo Chen glanced at her indifferently and directly handed over a bank card.
“Thanks, brother. I’ll pay you back.”
This was Mo Chen’s cousin, Mo Zhizi.
From the moment she entered the office until now, as she turned to leave, Gu Mocheng had been staring at her, his eyes deep and meaningful.
Mo Zhizi coldly glanced at him, “Has Master Gu not seen a woman in eight hundred years?”
Gu Mocheng chuckled lowly, “Seems likely.”
The woman couldn’t be bothered with him and left the office, closing the door behind her.
Gu Mocheng exuded an air of a debauched scholar as he slowly said, “The Mo Family’s genes are indeed not bad. Mo Zhizi, that malnourished little girl from back then, has grown up to be so graceful.”
Mo Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke in a deep voice, “Speak plainly.”
“I want to date your sister.”
“Get lost!”
…
Evening, at the Jiang residence number one.
The dinner was cooked by Qiao Ruoxin, who had also looked at Mo Chen’s medical report—his weight was still on the low side.
She had made four dishes and one soup.
Looking at the delicious food on the table, she couldn’t help but sigh, “I am really quite excellent…”
At that moment, the man’s tall frame embraced her from behind, and she jumped, “Don’t you make any noise when you walk? You scared me to death.”
Mo Chen’s intimate kiss landed on her fair swan neck, his voice husky and blurred, “You’re so well-behaved tonight, are you asking me for something?”
Qiao Ruoxin couldn’t help struggling, her body feeling all tingly.
“Stop it, let’s eat. What I’m asking you is to gain two kilograms within a week!”
The man sat down on the chair he pulled out, frowning.
“What? Is it that difficult?”
“A little.”
Qiao Ruoxin served him a bowl of soup, placing it in front of him, “Drink the soup first, it’s very nourishing.”
However, the man chuckled lowly, with a hint of wickedness in his tone, “How old are you anyway? You’re worried I won’t be able to satisfy you?”
Instantly, her cheeks turned crimson.
Damn it! This shameless dog of a man!
“What are you thinking about! Mrs. Mo said your medical report shows you’re underweight, so I’m trying to help you pack the pounds back on.”
Mo Chen burst into laughter but didn’t tease her any further, picking up the chopsticks to eat.