Chapter 171: 171 Fortunate to have met (Three watches of the night)

Feeling the woman’s scrutiny, Chu Jin was not intimidated; instead, she lifted her eyes and confidently flashed a smile at the woman.

The girl before her had delicate brows and eyes, and in her beautiful, enchanting peach-blossom-shaped eyes shimmered the light of waves, while her rosy lips slightly curved, revealing two shallow dimples.

Her black hair was like ink, and her complexion like jade; such a well-behaved appearance was truly rare.

What was most important was that for the first time someone had accepted her observance so openly and fearlessly.

Not a hint of hostility could be seen in her clear eyes, which was unusual. If it were any other guest’s female companion, she would have viewed her as a rival in love by now.

This girl was interesting; seeing such a beautiful person, she showed not a trace of vigilance.

The woman couldn’t help but laugh, her ’giggle giggle giggle’ laughter ringing out, "Interesting, this little girl is interesting. Zhixuan, where did you kidnap such a treasure from?"

"Auntie Tong," Mo Zhixuan lifted his eyes and looked at the woman before he spoke slowly, "This girl has a thin skin; don’t scare her."

Auntie Tong?

At these words, Chu Jin instinctively looked at the woman again.

The person in front of her still looked as young and beautiful as ever.

Mr. Mo, at his grand age, was still addressing someone as ’auntie’?

Initially, she thought this was yet another one of Mr. Mo’s ex-girlfriends.

She couldn’t help but be curious about the woman’s real age.

"Oh," the woman’s gaze travelled back and forth between the two, then she spoke, "You’re defending her now?"

Mo Zhixuan smiled calmly, "I’m a few years older than her; it’s only proper that I take care of her a bit."

For some reason, on hearing those words, Chu Jin’s ears felt a little hot.

The woman laughed even more merrily, teasingly saying, "Hey, Zhixuan, don’t tell me you’re raising her as your daughter?"

Raising as a daughter?

Auntie Tong, can you please be more careful with your words!

Am I that old? Three lines of frustration crossed Mo Zhixuan’s forehead.

"Auntie Tong, let me introduce you," Mo Zhixuan reached out to drape an arm around Chu Jin’s shoulders, "This is my fiancée, Chu Jin or Jin, please call her Auntie Tong."

Chu Jin was momentarily still getting used to her new identity; she hesitated before saying, "Auntie Tong, hello."

"Haha, what a good girl," the woman reached out to pinch Chu Jin’s cheek, wearing a motherly and affectionate smile, "Look how tender your little face is. What kind of cosmetics do you use? Tell me, so I can buy a set too."

What cosmetics she used was a question that genuinely stumped Chu Jin.

Ever since being reborn, she had been busy with cultivating, fortune-telling, and earning Faith Value; she had no time to bother with such trivial matters.

Besides, at 18, an age blooming like a flower, she didn’t need skincare products.

Before Chu Jin could respond, Auntie Tong slapped her forehead, "Look at my memory, a young girl like you doesn’t really need skincare products, right? I remember when I was young, I was also quite the beauty..."

Auntie Tong deeply immersed herself in those pleasant memories.

Without thinking, Chu Jin replied, "You’re still a blossoming flower now,"

It had to be said, Auntie Tong’s skincare regiment was very effective; one couldn’t tell her real age at all. Saying she was a little over 20 would be believable too.

Hearing this, Auntie Tong’s eyes lit up; quickly, she pulled Mo Zhixuan over to her side, and said to Chu Jin, "Jin, what do you think, do I look younger, or does he look older?"

In truth, both looked about the same age; it was impossible to discern their actual ages.

Hearing Auntie Tong say this, Chu Jin grew curious; just how old was Mr. Mo, really?

Judging by his appearance, he looked at most 27 to 28 years old.

But the Mo Corporation had been well-known for over 20 years; it couldn’t be that he started dominating the world of business at the age of 8, could it?

Seeing Chu Jin not speaking for a while, Auntie Tong said, "Jin, come on, tell us, is he the one who looks a bit older? You, as the judge, must be fair and impartial, you can’t be biased just because Zhixuan is your fiancé!"

Mo Zhixuan’s expression had none of its usual sternness; instead, it bore a hint of softness and a certain helplessness.

It seemed like such events happened frequently.

Chu Jin spoke with a smile, "Auntie Tong, of course, you look younger,"

"I appreciate kids like you who tell the truth," Auntie Tong affectionately looped an arm through Chu Jin’s, leading her inside, "Come on, I’ll take you to have some delicious food."

Mo Zhixuan followed silently behind, his silhouette appearing rather lonely.

As they approached the reception area, Aunt Tong said to a staff member, "Xiao Lizi, finish up and head home early. We have a distinguished guest today and won’t be open for business."

Xiao Lizi took the towel off his shoulder and said cheerfully, "Sure thing, boss lady, I’ll go tell everyone right away."

Who wouldn’t be happy to knock off work early?

Hearing this, Chu Jin looked around with curiosity, wondering where the ’everyone’ Xiao Lizi mentioned could be.

The shop wasn’t very large; one could almost take it in at a glance. Besides the few people present, no one else could be seen.

After giving those instructions, Aunt Tong continued to lead Chu Jin further inside, passing through a door which suddenly opened up to a much brighter space.

Before them lay a classical corridor flanked by bright yellow lanterns, with artificial hills and lofted pavilions, and pavilions over water, where occasionally the chirping of birds could be heard.

This was clearly a manor of ancient luxury.

Chu Jin hadn’t expected a hidden marvel like this behind the facade of a rustic little shop.

Walking along the corridor, they stopped in front of a very quaint house.

Aunt Tong went ahead to open the door, inviting the two of them inside.

Chu Jin had assumed the interior would be decorated in an antique style but, to her surprise, the room’s decor was as modern as could be.

A grand leather sofa, a thick wool carpet, an oversized crystal television on the wall, and robots serving tea and water.

"The two of you have a seat. Jin, since it’s your first time here, I’ll cook myself today." Saying so, Aunt Tong headed toward the kitchen.

"Aunt Tong, let me help you with something, like washing the vegetables," Chu Jin instinctively stood up.

Aunt Tong quickly waved her off, "No need, no need, we have a robot specially for washing vegetables, and the ingredients are all prepared and ready."

Mo Zhixuan also held her wrist and pressed her back onto the sofa, "Aunt Tong can handle it on her own, you don’t need to follow her and make a mess."

Seeing their insistence, Chu Jin refrained from persisting.

"What do you want to watch on TV?" Mo Zhixuan turned on the television with ease and asked for Chu Jin’s preference.

Chu Jin tilted her head and named a variety show that was currently very popular.

The two of them then settled down on the sofa to watch the show.

While she watched the television, he watched her.

The girl in front of the TV had her eyes curved, dimples on display—pure, innocent, and seemingly very well-behaved.

Only Mo Zhixuan knew that if she got serious, she would look completely different from her current demeanor.

Each had their unique charm.

He felt fortunate to have met her in his lifetime and witnessed the different sides of her.

Before long, the aroma wafting from the kitchen whetted the appetite, and Chu Jin, always sensitive to smells, couldn’t help but sniff appreciatively.

Seeing her like that, Mo Zhixuan couldn’t resist asking, "Hungry? Want something to snack on while we wait? What would you like to eat, I’ll get it for you."

Chu Jin’s eyes were fixed on the television, not seeing the warmth in his eyes. She touched her nose and said, "Not hungry, but Aunt Tong’s cooking skills are truly impressive."

"Actually, Aunt Tong rarely cooks herself. Even when my mother, Qingqing, and I come over, we usually eat meals prepared by the restaurant’s chefs. To be honest, thanks to you, I’m benefiting today."

"Really?" Chu Jin turned her head, quite flattered.

Her gaze met with his deep, ocean-like eyes.

The atmosphere turned somewhat subtle.

The timing was perfect.

Inside the kitchen, Aunt Tong laid out the well-prepared dishes one by one on the crystal dining table, calling out to them, "Zhixuan, bring your wife over to eat."

Mo Zhixuan, composed as always, withdrew his gaze and, stretching out his long arm, naturally took Chu Jin’s hand, "Let’s go eat."

"Aunt Tong, let me help you," Chu Jin quickly took the bowl of rice from Aunt Tong’s hands and brought it to the table as Aunt Tong continued to serve food in the kitchen.

The dishes were plentiful, with fish and shrimp, meat and vegetables—appealing to the eye and even better in taste.

The meal was reminiscent and harmonious.

After the meal, Chu Jin sincerely complimented, "Aunt Tong, your culinary skills are superb. I’ll definitely learn from you whenever I have the time."

The more Aunt Tong saw of Chu Jin, the more she liked her. She cheerfully replied, "Sure, you’re welcome to come over anytime if you want, I promise to teach you everything I know,"

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