BXBX NOVEL Chapter 436: Four-Hundred and Thirty-Six: Objective
Chapter 436: Four-Hundred and Thirty-Six: Objective
Liang Han glanced into the side hall and nudged Lu Hui with his shoulder. “Hey, do you want to know what Fang Xi’s mother is here for?”
Lu Hui frowned and replied, “I feel like they’re here to cause trouble.”
“Why don’t we go over and eavesdrop a little?” Liang Han goaded. Lu Hui was a little hesitant. She was worried about Fang Xi and gazed over in her direction.
“Oh, don’t worry! Your company has mobilized all their manpower for this wedding. With so many people around, everything will be fine, with or without your help. Come on, let’s go find out what those bunch of succubi are here for. That way, Fang Xi will be prepared if something really does happen,” Liang Han persuaded.
Lu Hui was swayed this time. ‘I can’t let Fang Xi be taken advantage of!’ she thought.
Xi Yue sat on the chair, feeling a little self-conscious. She shifted in her seat and cleared her throat to hide her discomfort before saying, “Mo, you look great; you haven’t changed at all. Life must be treating you well; you seem even younger and more refined than before!”
Mr. Mo glanced at her and said detachedly, “Oh? But you seem to have become less and less capable as you age. Your coaxing skills have regressed.”
Awkwardness had Xi Yue curl her fingers into her palms, and the smile on her face stiffened. Her reactions didn’t go unnoticed, and Mr. Mo’s gaze turned colder as he asked, “What do you guys want with Fang Xi? Why don’t you tell me first?”
Xi Yue quickly answered, “No, no, what are you talking about? I just found out that she’s getting married. I’m her mother; of course I have to come attend the wedding ceremony.”
Mr. Mo scoffed, “Wow, you actually remember you’re her mother? That’s rare!”
Seeing his attitude, Xi Yue immediately changed her expression to a woeful one. “Mo Sang, how can you say that to me?” she said sadly. “All these years, you only cared about Fang Xi. Why can’t you care about me? After all, I’m your childhood friend; we grew up together. You haven’t even asked me how I’ve been doing. You don’t care about how hard my life has been. You’re so cruel! What did I do wrong to make you treat me so cruelly?”
Mr. Mo frowned and made a shooing motion with his hand. “Alright, enough with the act; you know I don’t buy it. Stop beating around the bush. Tell me, what exactly do you want?”
Xi Yue twisted around and huffed, “I’m truly just here to wish Fang Xi well. Why won’t you believe me?” Mr. Mo didn’t comment.
“Mr. Mo, we’re really just here to attend the wedding,” Anna timidly spoke up for her stepmother. Mr. Mo glanced at the two stepdaughters beside Xi Yue, and they hastily nodded their heads.
Mr. Mo’s expression softened a little. “In that case, I’ll bring you guys in. You guys are to sit wherever I arrange you to. You’re not to be picky, and you most certainly aren’t to gossip!” Mr. Mo’s face darkened as he spoke. “If any of you dare to cause trouble, I’ll have you all thrown out! No talk about old friendships could save you guys then!”
Even Xi Yue was somewhat cowed by him. She forced a smile and reached out to smooth her hand over the pocket square on Mr. Mo’s chest. “Oh, come now, don’t be so fierce. We’ll do as you say and behave! I am her mother, after all. How can I ruin her big day?”
Her words didn’t reassure Mr. Mo much at all; he was still worried. Lina chimed in, softly pleading, “Mr. Mo, we absolutely won’t cause trouble at my sister’s wedding!”
It seemed the two stepdaughters were more trustworthy in Mr. Mo’s eyes than Xi Yue. Mr. Mo said measuredly, “You two are young ladies from a prestigious family; I hope you’ll keep your word. Don’t mess around, and don’t let your unreliable mother mess around, either!”
Anna hurriedly smiled and assured him, “Yes, Mr. Mo. If we don’t keep our promise, you can just tie us up and send us back home and let our family elders punish us as they please!”
The weight of these words finally had Mr. Mo make up his mind. He waved for his subordinates waiting at the door and happened to see Lu Hui and Liang Han poking their heads out at the doorway. “You two come over as well!” he called out.
Liang Han pulled Lu Hui with him as he cheerily came right over, not a single bit self-conscious at being caught eavesdropping. Lu Hui followed behind him with her head lowered and didn’t even notice Liang Han was holding her hand; all her energy was spent on covering up her own embarrassment.
“Mr. Mo, I was just about to ask if you need any help,” Liang Han claimed.
Mr. Mo naturally saw through his excuse. However, he had to side with Liang Han in front of Xi Yue and the others, so he didn’t call him out on the lie and ordered seriously, “Is it okay to arrange for them to sit next to your table?”
Liang Han deliberately stopped his gaze on the faces of these seven or eight people with a face full of doubt.