Xia Chuqing carried her suitcase, feeling a bit lonely.
She quietly walked through the airport alone, security check, boarding, takeoff... lost and disappointed.
Although her grandfather promised her he would help persuade her mother, she regretted not telling her mom about it beforehand.
Xiao Mo truly isn’t that kind of person, why won’t her mom just give him a chance?
When she arrived at C City Airport, Xiao Mo personally ca to pick her up.
"Why do you look unhappy?" Xiao Mo could see through her thoughts instantly.
"I don’t."
"You do." Xiao Mo teased, "What’s the matter, not happy after visiting ho? Or did your future mother-in-law express dissatisfaction with ?"
Xia Chuqing was sowhat surprised that Xiao Mo had guessed everything.
After all, he had t all kinds of people in the business world.
"No, my mom just felt it was a bit sudden. I didn’t discuss it with her in advance, so she’s just a bit upset." Xia Chuqing casually brushed it off.
Xiao Mo reached out and gently touched her head, "It’s not a big deal."
Xia Chuqing pouted; in Xiao Mo’s eyes, nothing seed to be a big deal.
"Co on, I’ll take you out for dinner." Xiao Mo held Xia Chuqing’s suitcase with one hand and embraced her shoulder with the other.
...
This ti in C City, Xia Chuqing was always weighed down with worries.
Yet she wouldn’t show them in front of Xiao Mo; she still maintained her smile and wasn’t late for work.
Xiao Mo, being such a clever person, surely noticed Xia Chuqing’s subtle feelings. It seed she hadn’t settled things with her mother, and he would have to visit her himself.
Using a business trip as an excuse, Xiao Mo went to A City.
He had the car stopped at Xia Chuqing’s ho and walked into her grandfather’s large courtyard after getting out.
Her mother, watering flowers in the yard, spotted him imdiately, her hands shook, spilling quite a bit of water from the watering can.
"What are you here for?" Xia’s mother said icily, her gaze unfriendly.
"Auntie, do you have so ti? I’d like to talk with you about Chuqing and ." Xiao Mo smiled warmly, his attitude respectful.
In truth, Xia’s mother didn’t harbor any hostility towards Xiao Mo. At the very least, her first impression of him wasn’t bad.
Her worries were more about knowing soone from their appearance but not their heart.
Having spent years with Xia Yongfang in political circles, she had learned to read between the lines.
Many people are not what they seem, and truly trustworthy individuals are exceedingly rare.
For example, after Xia Yongfang got into trouble, those so-called friends of his distanced themselves, afraid to be caught up in the fallout.
She took another look at Xiao Mo and said bluntly, "Just say whatever you have to say."
She continued watering the flowers, not inviting Xiao Mo inside.
Always patient, Xiao Mo chuckled, "Chuqing and I have already registered our marriage, and I’d like to invite you to co to C City. My parents will be there too, and we could all have a al together."
"That’s not necessary." Xia’s mother imdiately declined.
"Auntie, my parents and I all really like Chuqing. I plan to hold the wedding once her work situation stabilizes, and I sincerely invite you today."
"You all seem so capable, why bother to discuss with ?" Xia’s mother’s tone hid her anger.
Just then, Xia Chuqing’s grandfather erged from the house and, upon seeing Xiao Mo, excitedly said, "Mr. Xiao is here, quick, co in, don’t just stand outside!"
The grandfather was full of joy; he really liked Xiao Mo.
This youngster was handso, promising, and with good character. He approved.
His granddaughter had good judgnt...
"Hello, Grandpa." Xiao Mo greeted.
"Hello, hello, co in." The grandfather waved.
"Auntie, join us inside." Xiao Mo said sincerely.
Xia’s mother finally put down the watering can, without looking at Xiao Mo, walked straight into the house.
She knew avoiding wasn’t a solution; she had to talk it through with Xiao Mo eventually.
The family sat on the sofa, and Xiao Mo personally made tea for them.
"Mr. Xiao, you’ve beco even more handso in these few months." The grandfather was thoroughly satisfied with this grandson-in-law, smiling all the while.
"You’re joking, Grandpa. I’m still the sa." Xiao Mo replied.
Xia’s mother snorted, "Dad, what’s the use of being handso? Have you forgotten Secretary Sun from our yard before? You used to praise his looks vigorously, and what happened..."
"That boy had character issues." The grandfather was slightly embarrassed.
Xia’s mother snorted again, "Indeed, he had character issues, using his looks to seduce female leaders for advancent."
Xiao Mo knew Xia’s mother was implying sothing, but remained unfazed, just smiled, "Our group actually doesn’t have female leaders."
"Grandpa believes in you." The grandfather promptly assured Xiao Mo.
"Dad, which side are you on?" Xia’s mother was sowhat annoyed.
"Aren’t we all family? The grandson-in-law is quite good." The grandfather said.
Xiao Mo smiled, "I was being inconsiderate earlier. A while ago, Chuqing and I got the marriage certificate because it was a lucky day, and didn’t have ti to discuss with you truly. But Chuqing and I have known each other for several years. I am not soone who isn’t serious in love."
"They all sound great, but if vows ant anything, there wouldn’t be so many tears." Xia’s mother said lightly.
"I am not good at saying sentintal words, but I’m giving Qingqing both a promise and one to you. Since I have married Qingqing, from now on, I will not have divided loyalties."
The grandfather took a sip of tea, almost applauding, "Good, good, I believe you."
Xia’s mother glared at him, "Dad, can you go to the yard and finish watering the flowers?"
"..." The grandfather put down the teacup, "Alright, you chat, I’ll co back later, just call if anything arises."
Once the grandfather left, it was only Xia’s mother and Xiao Mo remaining.
Xiao Mo’s gaze was sincere, but Xia’s mother’s gaze was hostile.
"Auntie, I know you’re upset, upset about us not discussing things with you beforehand. However, I believe we love each other, and getting the certificate was only a matter of ti." Xiao Mo said.
"Are you relying on Chuqing loving you? n’s promises are mostly cheap, and won are often too foolish. Are you prepared to love only her your entire life? Or do you just feel like you’re getting older, have played enough, and want to marry a suitable girl?" Xia’s mother said.
"I don’t have such thoughts." Xiao Mo was unfazed, steady and calm, "Moreover, although I may not be perfect, at least I don’t have any blemishes in my relationship. I am not soone who makes promises easily, but once promised, I will certainly fulfill it."
Xia’s mother was silent, looking at Xiao Mo.
She felt bewildered; was Xiao Mo really soone true inside out?
Xiao Mo knew what Xia’s mother was worried about and said directly, "I have already passed thirty, know exactly what I want and don’t want. If we talk about temptation, indeed these years have had quite a bit, but I have always believed in myself."
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