Chapter 241: 094: The truth about plotting against Mo Hudie, tormenting Li Xianxian_6
Madam Zheng smiled and replied, “My dear child, don’t call me ‘old lady.’ Just call me Grandma. Our Xianjing is about the same age as you.”
Ni Yang, ever the sweet talker, immediately addressed her as “Grandma.”
Seeing Madam Zheng’s response, Li Xianxian became even more frustrated!
Why did everyone seem to favor Ni Yang?
Was she predestined to be a stepping stone for Ni Yang?
Ni Yang deserved to die!
Madam Zheng deserved to die!
The whole lot of them deserved to die!
“Xianxian,” just then, a hand gripped Li Xianxian’s wrist.
Li Xianxian looked up and saw Baichuan, shining brilliantly. “Baichuan,” she sighed as she tightened her grip on his hand.
She still had Baichuan.
As long as she held a place in Baichuan’s heart, she hadn’t lost.
“Come with me. I’m going to introduce you to my parents,” Baichuan said, leading Li Xianxian away.
Baichuan did this on purpose. He deliberately walked away with Li Xianxian in front of Ni Yang, hoping to provoke Ni Yang’s jealousy.
In Baichuan’s view, the only reason Ni Yang had embarrassed Li Xianxian in public was because of him. Why else would Ni Yang have provoked Li Xianxian for no reason?
What Baichuan didn’t expect, however, was that Ni Yang would not cast him even a single glance.
Is she still playing?
Baichuan’s eyes dimmed, and without realizing it, his grip tightened.
“Air,” Li Xianxian gasped involuntarily, hurt by his strong grasp.
Was Baichuan gripping her wrist so tightly because he was afraid of losing her?
Yes, it must be so!
With this comforting thought in mind, Li Xianxian glanced coyly at Baichuan, her eyes full of playfulness.
Knowing that she was about to meet her future parents-in-law, Li Xianxian’s heart raced with excitement.
“Mom, Dad, this is Xianxian,” Baichuan introduced Li Xianxian to Mo Rongping and Xiu Jiao.
But Mo Rongping and Xiu Jiao’s attitude wasn’t as enthusiastic as Li Xianxian had expected.
They merely nodded politely, then quickly excused themselves. They didn’t even initiate a conversation with Li Xianxian.
What was going on?
Li Xianxian, who had managed to stay calm, instantly paled.
She couldn’t shake the feeling that Baichuan’s parents didn’t seem to like her.
But she was the chosen future daughter-in-law of the Mo family!
Baichuan’s gaze unwittingly swept over Ni Yang. Seeing Ni Yang walking over in high spirits, chatting and laughing with Madam Zheng, he lowered his head to Li Xianxian and said, “You shouldn’t care too much about my parents’ attitudes. They’re just like that.”
Comforted by Baichuan’s words, Li Xianxian felt at ease. She gave a soft nod and said, “I understand.”
The sight of Baichuan walking hand in hand with Li Xianxian arouse envy in many of prominent families’ daughters.
Baichuan! The most eligible bachelor in the Mo family!
Baichuan was near perfect, his only flaw being his taste in women. How could he fancy someone like Li Xianxian who was so vain and pretentious!
Despite parading Li Xianxian all over the hall, Baichuan failed to attract a single glance from Ni Yang. As ten minutes ticked by, he felt increasingly frustrated. He loosened his tie, let go of Li Xianxian’s hand, and made his way to the upstairs study citing some work-related reason.
Li Xianxian, always understanding, followed suit, “Baichuan, let me accompany you. Perhaps, I can be of some help.”
Without turning back, Baichuan said, “No need. I can handle it myself.”
Disappointed, Li Xianxian halted, standing there, gazing at Baichuan’s receding figure in a daze.
Zheng Xianjing, naturally in attendance at such an important banquet, wasn’t by Madam Zheng’s side. She was off looking for Mo Qishen.
She would never pass up an opportunity for some time alone with Mo Qishen.
Her perseverance paid off, eventually leading her to Mo Qishen at the back of the Mo residence.
“Uncle Mo,” Zheng Xianjing greeted, rushing towards him with a smile.
Mo Qishen subtly stepped back to maintain some distance from Zheng Xianjing, “Hmm? Do you need something?”
“Uncle Mo, what are you so busy with? Is there anything I can help you with?” Zheng Xianjing continued asking.
“No need.” Mo Qishen abruptly began walking back to the main hall.
“Uncle Mo,” Zheng Xianjing hurried forward to keep pace with him. “Don’t walk so fast, I can hardly keep up with you!”
Mo Qishen turned back irritably and retorted, “Why are you being such a pesky fly? Can’t you back off a bit?”
If Ni Yang noticed this, he’d be in mortal trouble, even the Yellow River would not be enough to cleanse him!
With a pitiful face, Zheng Xianjing sighed, her eyes beginning to well up. “Uncle Mo, what don’t you like about me? I can change…”