Looking at the ordinary phone in his hand, Mo Mo couldn't help but feel a surge of longing.
"Xiao Shu, how are you doing in the prehistoric world? I'm really not used to not having you around! I'll come pick you up after I finish these things."
"Uncle Li, what's the matter that you pulled me out of bed so early in the morning?" Mo Mo asked with a teasing look as he looked at Li Wenyu, who was flirting with the receptionist.
Upon seeing Mo Mo, Li Wenyu's playful expression vanished, replaced by a serious one. She sized Mo Mo up and down before saying, "Not bad. Let's go. You'll see when we get there." With that, she took the lead and walked out of the hotel.
After wandering around for an unknown amount of time and distance, Li Wenyu drove Mo Mo to a villa area.
After walking for another two or three minutes, we arrived at a villa. It was a three-story villa surrounded by trees. To the left of the villa was a small garden, and to the right was a swimming pool. The villa was entirely white, and some flowers and plants could be vaguely seen on the roof.
"How about it? Not bad, right? How about we consider building one as our wedding home?" Li Wenyu asked with a narrow-minded look.
"A wedding house? That's a long way off. I don't even have a girlfriend yet, no rush." Mo Mo said calmly.
"Early? It's not early anymore." He said with a strange expression. After saying that, he went inside first.
"It's getting late? What's going on? And why did they bring me to their house?" Mo Mo was completely confused. Then, recalling what Li Wenyu had said, Mo Mo felt a chill run down her spine.
"No way...!" Mo Mo looked at the villa in front of him, then at Li Wenyu who had already gone inside, and braced himself to go in.
Following Li Wenyu into the hall, Mo Mo felt a chill run down his spine upon seeing the group of people sitting there. Li Wenyu then introduced them to Mo Mo one by one.
There were six people in the hall: two middle-aged people, two elderly people, and two others, Liu Xueqing and Li Jing, whom Mo Mo knew.
Only after Li Wenyu's introduction did Mo Mo understand the identities of the group in front of him. The two elderly people in the middle were Li Jing's grandparents, who were also Liu Xueqing's maternal grandparents. To the left of the two elderly people was Li Jing's mother, who was also Liu Xueqing's aunt, and to the right was Li Jing's second uncle, who was also Liu Xueqing's second maternal uncle.
After greeting everyone, Mo Mo sat down. At first, Mo Mo wanted to chat with the others, but they didn't say anything. Not quite understanding the situation, she didn't speak. The Li Jing family sitting opposite her also didn't speak, but kept looking at Mo Mo with strange eyes. The scene became awkward.
Realizing that the stalemate was not a solution, Mo Mo looked to Li Wenyu for help.
Seeing Mo Mo looking at him, Li Wenyu glanced at Mo Mo, then turned back to chat with his second brother.
Li Jing, that little brat, went even further. When she saw Mo Mo looking over, she made a face at him, while Liu Xueqing blushed and shyly lowered her head when she saw Mo Mo looking at her.
Mo Mo was internally screaming. To have someone come to your house so early in the morning, and then the whole family just stares at you with strange looks without saying a word, would make anyone's skin crawl.
Finally, just as Mo Mo was about to lose his temper, the old lady spoke up.
"The young man is quite good. No wonder Xiaoxue'er didn't resist this marriage. When are you planning to get engaged to our Xiaoxue'er? However, our Xiaoxue'er hasn't graduated from university yet, so we can only marry her after she graduates. Although your relationship isn't very deep, there's a saying that you should get married first and fall in love later. Besides, even if there's no emotional foundation, it's okay. In our generation, there are couples who never even met before getting married, and they still live happily ever after." However, the old lady's words were earth-shattering, and Mo Mo was completely stunned.
Although Liu Xueqing is nice, and I have indeed had such thoughts, it's a thought that any normal man would have! Not to mention men, what man wouldn't wish that a pretty girl were his girlfriend or wife, especially for a 20-year-old single guy? But fantasies are just fantasies after all.
It's like you see a very beautiful girl on the street and think to yourself, "I wish she were my girlfriend." Then the next day, the girl's family takes you to their house and tells you, "Young man, you're great. My granddaughter (daughter) is in your care. You must treat her well." And the girl is looking at you shyly. Anyone would be stunned in that situation.
However, as if afraid that this news wasn't shocking enough, the old lady dropped an even more shocking bombshell.
Mo Mo's family has agreed, and they are currently discussing the engagement date with Liu Xueqing's parents.
Upon hearing this news, Mo Mo was completely stunned, as if struck by lightning. He didn't know what the old lady was saying afterward, and just nodded mechanically.
After an unknown amount of time, Mo Mo finally came to her senses and discovered that the old lady and old man had left sometime earlier. Li Jing's mother and second uncle told Mo Mo, "Take good care of our little Xue'er," and then they also left.
Finally, Li Wenyu patted Mo Mo on the shoulder and then dragged away Li Jing, who was looking at him with a gossipy expression. Only Mo Mo and Liu Xueqing were left in the living room, and the situation became tense again.
Staring at Liu Xueqing, whose face seemed to say "I'm shy, I'm scared," Mo Mo was the first to break the silence.
"Xueqing, I'm sorry. It was my fault for not explaining things clearly, which caused your third uncle to misunderstand. However, I'm not really against it, after all, you're so beautiful. But if you don't want to, I'll explain it to your family." Mo Mo couldn't help but say to Liu Xueqing, who was pretending to be an ostrich.
"Um"
"What did you say? Your voice was too soft, I didn't hear you," Mo Mo couldn't help but tease.
"Hmph, fine if you didn't hear me, I'm ignoring you. How dare you bully me." Liu Xueqing turned her face away from Mo Mo.
Mo Mo smiled slightly and said, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. So, does that mean you'll be my girlfriend from now on?"
"Dream on! You're just a prospective candidate, not qualified yet. My parents have agreed, but I haven't," Liu Xueqing said shyly.
"Okay, then I'll start pursuing you now. But you have to be understanding. I've never had a girlfriend before, and I don't have much experience with girls. Please forgive me if I do anything wrong." Mo Mo was overjoyed. He hadn't expected such an unexpected gain. He had only wanted to sell a piece of jade and make some money, but he hadn't expected to gain a wife despite the unexpected turn of events. No matter what the reason, Liu Xueqing was definitely a good girl.
"Beautiful Liu Xueqing, do you have time to accompany this directionally challenged person to enjoy the beautiful scenery here, and maybe grab a bite to eat?" Mo Mo smiled and extended his hand.
"Then you'd better hold on tight, or don't blame me if you lose it." She said, placing her little hand in Mo Mo's hand.
After playing for five days straight, visiting every place Liu Xueqing knew, Mo Mo and Liu Xueqing finally stopped, still wanting more.
After dropping Liu Xueqing off at home, Mo Mo had just returned to her residence when her phone rang. Seeing the caller ID read "Mom," Mo Mo quickly answered.
As soon as he put it to his ear, he heard Mo's mother, Li Qing's voice: "Son, even though you have beautiful women with you over there, don't forget about home. You didn't even come to pick us up when we arrived."
"Ah! Mom, you're here. When did this happen?" Mo Mo asked in surprise.
"I arrived yesterday, so get over here right now! The engagement ceremony is tomorrow. Is the ring ready? Is the gift ready?" Li Qing roared.
"Mom, you can't blame me for this. How would I know if you didn't tell me? But don't worry, I'll make sure you're satisfied with the gifts." After saying that, she quickly calmed herself down.
"Got it." With that, he flipped his hands over, revealing a sky-blue transparent diamond about the thickness of a little finger and two centimeters long in his left hand, and a piece of jadeite about the size of a human head in his right hand, covering only half of it. The exposed jadeite was crystal clear, with a deep green color, and a faint golden hue under the light.
Mo Mo casually placed the rough stone into a plastic bag and then stuffed the diamond into his pocket. He disappeared from the room and reappeared a second later, this time carrying a beautifully packaged gift box. With the box in hand, Mo Mo left the room.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 14 Engagement
"Xiao Mo, are you up yet? We're coming in," Mo's mother said, opening the door and walking in.
"Oh! You're up. Where's the gift? Let me check it first and see if it's up to standard, if it's presentable," Mo Mo's mother, Li Qing, said with a worried look.
"Don't worry, you'll be satisfied with the gifts. They're all here. Let's go!" she said, patting the gift box in her hand.
After leaving the hotel, we got into a car that was already waiting at the door and headed straight for the Li family's house.
Arriving at the Li family's gate, they found that the Li family's house looked no different from usual, but once inside, they discovered that it had been completely transformed.
Inside the villa, colorful ribbons and balloons floated in the breeze, neon lights flickered, and the atmosphere was festive.
Mo Mo's parents were just ordinary farmers who had never seen such a magnificent house before. Now, with all the careful decorations, it looked even more extraordinary. Moreover, today was such an important day for their son, and they were afraid of embarrassing him. Even though they had spoken with the girl's parents on the phone more than once, they still felt very awkward and nervous.
Seeing this, Mo Mo grasped his mother's hand and said, "Mom, don't be nervous. Xue'er's family is very easy to talk to. Don't be afraid that we are poor and can't compare to them. Your son's current wealth is more than anyone or anything in this world."
Perhaps sensing their son's strong confidence, Mo's parents calmed down. Although they were still a little nervous, they were no longer so uneasy and appeared much calmer and more composed.
"Xiao Mo, you've arrived. Greetings to these two in-laws. Welcome. Let's go over there and have a chat." With that, she pulled Mo Mo's mother, Li Qing, away, and said, "Father-in-law, my father and the others are waiting for you in the study. They have some things to discuss with you."
"Okay, I'll go." With that, she took the gift box from Mo Mo and followed the maid upstairs to the second floor.
"Come on, kid. You always wear casual clothes like this. It won't do today. Come with me. I'm going to dress you up properly today." Li Wenyu shook his head as he looked at Mo Mo, who was wearing jeans, casual shoes, and a black jacket.
At 2 PM, Mo Mo finally returned to the Li family home. At this time, Mo Mo was dressed in a suit, wearing leather shoes, and her hair was also carefully styled. It has to be said that clothes make the man, and with such an outfit, she looked completely different.
Wearing a sharp suit and exuding an otherworldly air, and no longer standing at just over 1.6 meters tall, Mo Mo's aura was even more pronounced. His demeanor was a blend of calm and assertiveness, otherworldly elegance mixed with scholarly refinement—a harmonious contradiction that surprisingly appealed to many girls.
After more than half a year of cultivation in the world of Shrouding the Heavens, Mo Mo is now over 1.7 meters tall, with a delicate and fair face, making him a typical pretty boy. Yes, a pretty boy, but with a bit more ruggedness. Perhaps it's a case of being influenced by one's surroundings. Thinking about Ye Fan's style of doing things, tsk tsk tsk, I really worry about the protagonists of the myriad worlds in the future.
"Uncle Li, does it have to be so elaborate? You could have just done something simple. It took you hours to get me all dressed up. I would have just done something simple. It's just an engagement, not a wedding. We'll just have a meal together and go through a ceremony." Mo Mo said, looking puzzled.
"No wonder you've been single for so long, serves you right, you don't understand girls at all." Li Wenyu said with a look of disdain.
"I don't understand, otherwise I wouldn't have been unable to find a girlfriend for so long, to the point that I'm already engaged and have never been in a relationship," Mo Mo said matter-of-factly.
"You're hopeless, but that's fine too. Xiaoxue won't worry about you cheating on her, because apart from girls who are after your money or just want to play around with you because you're good-looking, no girl would actually be interested in you." Li Wenyu looked like a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders.
Mo Mo: "..." Can I hit him? Mo Mo really wanted to beat this guy up right now. He was so infuriating. Even if he was really that pathetic, he shouldn't have said it to my face.
After a flurry of activity, the main event finally began at 6 p.m. After discussions between Mo's parents and Liu Xueqing's family, it was decided that this engagement would only be attended by Liu Xueqing's maternal grandmother's family, Liu Xueqing's parents, and Mo Mo's parents. No outside announcements or invitations would be made; it would be a simple affair. In the end, this suggestion was finalized by Liu Xueqing's maternal grandmother.
After much anticipation, the main event finally arrived. Amidst great excitement, Liu's mother, Li Yulan, led Liu Xueqing down the steps.
Today, Liu Xueqing was exceptionally beautiful. Her pure white wedding dress accentuated her already perfect figure, making her even more alluring. Her skin was as clear as jade, and her beautiful face was flushed, making one want to rush up and kiss her.
"Now that both families are here, Xiao Mo, we're entrusting our little Xue'er to you. You mustn't bully her." With that, Liu's mother handed Liu Xueqing's hand to Mo Mo.
"Don't worry, Xue'er is such a wonderful girl. It's a blessing that Mo Mo has been blessed for so many lifetimes to find such a girl. If he dares to bully Xue'er, I will definitely not let him get away with it." Mo's mother continued Liu's mother's words, and Mo Mo's father also said that if Mo Mo dared to bully Liu Xueqing, he would definitely not let him get away with it. Seeing this, Liu's mother nodded with satisfaction.
Taking Liu Xueqing's small hand, Mo Mo suddenly knelt down on one knee and took out a ring that he had prepared beforehand and put in a box. He said, "Xueqing, marry me!"
"Wait a minute, you country bumpkin. Who dares to propose to the Liu family's daughter? Only someone like our eldest brother is worthy of Miss Liu. What right do you have to stand here when the woman has to provide the engagement ring?"
Mo Mo looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the speaker was a young man in his early twenties, who looked somewhat like a pretty boy in a Korean drama. He was gentle and delicate, and behind him was another man in his early twenties.
With a warm smile, he quickly walked up to Liu Xueqing's family, apologized, and introduced himself as Sima Lingyun, Liu Xueqing's classmate. He explained that his uninvited appearance was unexpected, but he couldn't bear to stay silent after learning that Liu Xueqing was getting engaged today. So, he decided to take this opportunity to express his love for Liu Xueqing and proposed with his expensive ring, hoping they would agree.
After saying that, he knelt down in front of Liu Xueqing and presented the opened box with both hands. To be honest, the ring in the box was quite nice, crystal clear and without a single impurity, and was estimated to be worth no less than a million.
Seeing Liu Xueqing looking bewildered, Mo Mo squeezed her small hand to signal her not to be nervous. Then, she tilted her head and glanced at the man kneeling beside her, a strange smile appearing on her lips, before opening the box in her hand.
The moment Mo Mo opened the box, everyone gasped. The entire hall was instantly drawn to the box.
In the box in Mo Mo's hand lay a ring. The ring was silver-white and covered with intricate patterns. A blue rose, about the size of a little finger, was set at the top of the ring and shone brightly under the light.
While everyone was still in a daze, Mo Mo gently placed the ring on Liu Xueqing's left ring finger, and only then did everyone come back to their senses.
"Cousin, what are you standing there for? It's a ring, hurry up and put it on your brother-in-law's finger!" Li Jing said quickly when she saw Liu Xueqing staring blankly.
"Oh, oh, oh, a ring," and then clumsily slipped the prepared ring onto Mo Mo's hand.
Seeing Liu Xueqing looking completely bewildered, Mo Mo pulled her back and hugged her, saying, "From now on, you're mine. You're not allowed to hang out with any shady people anymore."
Liu Xueqing shyly hid in Mo Mo's arms and responded very quietly with an "Mmm." If Mo Mo hadn't had good hearing, he probably wouldn't have heard her.
"Clap clap clap clap clap!" Loud applause rang out from all around, and then the old lady announced that the engagement ceremony was perfectly concluded.
Looking at Sima Lingyun, who was standing next to him, barely suppressing his anger and forcing a smile, Mo Mo said, "Thank you for coming to support my engagement banquet with Xiaoxue. We are very grateful. We will stay and have a drink together, how about it?"
"No, I have some things to do at the company, so I won't stay any longer." After saying goodbye to everyone, he said to Liu Xueqing, "Since we are destined to be apart, I wish you both happiness."
"But we've only met a few times, and we've barely exchanged a few words. What kind of connection is that? I've talked more with that bespectacled guy sitting in front of me whose name I don't even know than you." She blinked in confusion as she spoke, appearing exceptionally innocent and cute. If Mo Mo hadn't seen the fleeting glint in Liu Xueqing's eyes, he would have been fooled by her. It seems his future days won't be easy, Mo Mo thought to himself.
Mo Mo could clearly see that Sima Lingyun's face darkened even more. After saying goodbye, Sima Lingyun quickly left the Li family.
"Yay! Cousin and brother-in-law are awesome!" Li Jing cheered and clapped, as if she didn't want the world to be in chaos. Hearing the voices behind him, Sima Lingyun quickened his pace and almost jogged.
"Big brother, wait for me! Don't walk so fast, I can't keep up with you!"
"Alright, the farce is over. Everyone's had a long day, so get some rest." The old lady spoke, and everyone quickly agreed and dispersed.
"Brother-in-law, where did you get that ring? Is it real? It's such a big blue diamond! How much does it cost? I could buy so many delicious things with that money!" Li Jing asked with a gossipy look on her face.
"All you do is eat. You'll become a big fatso sooner or later, Xiao Mo. I knew you would give us a surprise, but I didn't expect it to be this big. Where did you get such a huge blue diamond, and even made it into the shape of a rose? What surprises me even more is that you didn't reveal any information about it." Li Wenyu stared intently at Mo Mo.
"I found it. I picked it up while I was wandering around, and then I used a stone to have a master sculptor carve it. Isn't it beautiful! I don't know the exact price, because I didn't spend a single penny from beginning to end." Mo Mo wasn't lying. He did find the diamond, but not in this world, and the processing didn't cost him anything. Mo Mo just took a random diamond as a processing fee and asked a master sculptor from the apartment world to process it, and then Mo Mo refined it. The inner magic array can withstand a full-force attack from a Dragon Transformation Realm cultivator, and it also contains Mo Mo's full-force attack, an attack that even a second or third level Dragon Transformation Realm cultivator couldn't easily withstand.
"Tell me who picked them, I'll go pick a few tomorrow too." Li Wenyu gave him a look that said, "Don't try to fool me, I'm not that educated."