Chapter 173: 173 Not going to fill the house (first update)

"Young? Eighteen is not young! An eighteen-year-old is already of age!" Zhao Hai’s face was flushed with deep anger as he raised his voice, "Yiling, grandpa knows you have a kind heart and are a good sister, but don’t forget, although you are her sister in name, you are actually the same age as her. Look at yourself, then look at her, sigh, it is such a disappointment. What sins did I commit in my past life to bring such an ingrate into my home."

Outsiders will always be outsiders! No matter how much you raise them, they will never become one of us!

Compared to my precious granddaughter, she’s simply incomparable, like heaven and earth.

Fortunately, I have a sensible and precious granddaughter to bring honor to the family, otherwise, I would have no place to put this old face.

The more Zhao Hai thought about it, the angrier he became, his breathing growing harsher and louder.

Zhao Yiling, very sensibly, soothed Zhao Hai with a look of an understanding and good sister, "All right, Grandpa, don’t be angry. If you ruin your health, that won’t be good. Mo Qianjue will be here soon, and it wouldn’t look good for him to see you like this. Besides, even if the sister did take it, it doesn’t matter. In the end, we’re all family. As the saying goes, ’watering someone else’s field does not benefit us.’"

Seeing his granddaughter so sensible, Zhao Hai patted Zhao Yiling’s hand reassuringly and sighed, "Ah, it’s our Yiling who understands. By the way, I heard that Mr. Mo from Jun Ao Group isn’t very old either, I wonder if he has started a family yet?"

Jun Ao Group, ranking third in the business world of China mainland, Mr. Mo’s stature and position, seemed to match perfectly with his precious granddaughter.

His precious granddaughter was not only beautiful but also talented, surely Mr. Mo of Jun Ao must have that kind of intention.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have asked to visit.

Clearly understanding what Zhao Hai meant, Zhao Yiling pursed her lips and said, "He hasn’t started a family, he is still single, but, he already has a daughter around six or seven years old."

Hearing this, the bright look in Zhao Hai’s eyes gradually dimmed as he said, "He has a child? That’s a pity. Yiling, you have to be careful when you interact with him. We, the Zhao family, absolutely will not accept being second wives or stepmothers."

Despite the wealth of Jun Ao Group that could rival the heavens, his precious granddaughter was no less exceptional, young and beautiful, with the Zhao family’s substantial foundation, there would surely be better prospects awaiting her in the future.

Moreover, if this were ancient times, a legitimate daughter from a wealthy family becoming a concubine or a secondary wife was a subject of ridicule.

The Zhao family might not be as wealthy or powerful as Jun Ao, but in Capital City, they were still a family of standing and reputation. How could they afford to lose face?

Zhao Yiling nodded understandingly, "Don’t worry, Grandpa, Mr. Mo and I are just ordinary friends."

Just then, the sound of a car engine approached from outside.

Zhao Hai’s expression changed, and his heart tensed again, "It must be Mr. Mo arriving. I will go welcome him at the door."

Right now, entertaining Mr. Mo was the priority. Zhao Hai stood up and looked toward the door.

Zhao Yiling also stood up and said softly, "Then, Grandpa, I’ll go upstairs to change my clothes first, you chat with Mr. Mo."

"Alright, go ahead, don’t worry, leave Mr. Mo to me." With that, Zhao Hai, leaning on his cane, made his way to the door.

Zhao Yiling went upstairs.

Outside, an extended Lincoln was parked.

The car doors on both sides opened, and six uniformed bodyguards stepped out, standing at attention on either side of the vehicle.

Following that, the chauffeur also got out of the car and respectfully opened the door.

As the door opened, a young man dressed in a plain white robe stepped out, tall and straight as a jade tree, with fine and perfect features, and a powerful presence that was daunting and awe-inspiring.

As he stepped out of the car, the bodyguards standing on either side bowed at a standard 90-degree angle.

The scene was extremely impressive.

Even Zhao Hai, who was used to wealthy society, couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe.

"You... you are Mr. Mo, right?" After a moment of stunned silence, Zhao Hai approached, his aged voice raspy and trembling.

He had lived so long, but it was the first time he was meeting such an important figure.

This is still thanks to my own granddaughter.

"Hello," Mo Qianjue nodded slightly to Zhao Hai, "You must be Mr. Zhao, I’ve heard Miss Zhao mention you before."

Zhao Hai didn’t expect that his granddaughter had mentioned him in front of such an important figure, and he became even more excited now, "Yes, yes, yes, Ling’er is my only granddaughter. I am flattered that President Zhao thinks highly of her."

"You are being too polite. Miss Zhao has done a favor for Mo, without her, Mo might have already..." The rest of the sentence was left unsaid, but the implication was clear.

"It’s only right, it’s only right. Ling’er has always been kind-hearted since she was young. She wouldn’t even bear to step on an ant when walking on the road, let alone take a human life," Zhao Hai moved towards the house with Mo Qianjue, "Mr. Mo, my home is humble, I hope you don’t mind."

Mo Qianjue said to his bodyguards and driver at the back, "That’s fine, you can go back first."

Then he followed Zhao Hai into the house.

The two of them talked as they walked.

Chu Jin had come back late last night, and after taking a bath, she cultivated for three hours in the Zilei space, so by the time she woke up, it was already 9 a.m.

She hurriedly washed up, changed her clothes, and went downstairs.

Just as she reached the staircase, she met Zhao Yiling coming from the opposite direction.

Today, Zhao Yiling was dressed in a white dress, looking less flamboyant than usual. Actually, she was quite beautiful, and this look gave her a very fresh and elegant appearance.

Seeing Chu Jin approaching and glancing at the two figures by the door, Zhao Yiling had a calculation in her heart. The corners of her mouth slowly drew up into a gentle curve, "Good morning, sister."

"Good morning, cousin," Chu Jin replied indifferently and was going to pass by Zhao Yiling to go downstairs, but was blocked by her.

Chu Jin looked at Zhao Yiling with confusion, "Cousin, is there something else?"

Zhao Yiling looked at Chu Jin with a look of pain and shifted her gaze to Chu Jin’s wrist, "Sister, I don’t know why you would steal my bracelet. If you like my bracelet, you could have just told me, and I would have given it to you. Why stoop to such petty actions?"

Hearing the conversation inside, Mo Qianjue’s eyes twitched, and the corners of his mouth lifted into a curve. He grasped Zhao Hai’s arm and whispered, "Mr. Zhao, I suddenly feel like trying the tea you just mentioned. Would it be too much trouble for you to fetch it?"

Hearing Mo Qianjue say this, Zhao Hai immediately nodded, "Sure, please wait a moment for Mr. Mo, I will be right back."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Mo Qianjue, hidden behind the door, focused his gaze on the staircase, clearly seeing that Chu Jin really was wearing a red Blood Jade Bracelet on her wrist, identical to the one Zhao Yiling had worn before.

His pupils contracted slightly.

He had thought that Zhao Yiling might have misunderstood Chu Jin, but now it seemed that Chu Jin really had taken her bracelet through dubious means.

So Chu Jin is indeed deceitful on the inside and out. He had really misjudged her.

Chu Jin frowned slightly, looking at Zhao Yiling and said in an even tone, "I thought I made it very clear last time, this bracelet was given to me by someone else. If my cousin still has any doubts, you can go to the Mo family head, or you can choose to call the police."

Zhao Yiling sighed, with a hint of wronged tone, "Sister, you are really disappointing me! You know I would never call the police. No matter what, you are still my sister. How could I possibly joke about your future? If you like the bracelet, I can totally give it to you, but can you return that Jade Pendant to me?"

"Jade Pendant?" Chu Jin’s brow furrowed slightly, not quite understanding what Zhao Yiling meant, "What Jade Pendant? When did I take your Jade Pendant? Please don’t make unfounded accusations!"

Zhao Yiling glanced at the figure hidden behind the door and continued, "That belongs to Mr. Mo, I can’t take it. Can you return it, please? I’m begging you."

Zhao Yiling knew she was taking a big risk, but she had no other options at the moment.

Last night, Ai Lin called and said that Mo Qianjue had begun to suspect her, and told her to get the Jade Pendant as soon as possible.

But she had turned that despicable girl’s room upside down last night and didn’t find the Spirit Jade that Ai Lin mentioned.

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