Chapter 186: 186 Cotton Candy (Second Update)

Seeing her daughter like this, a look of relief appeared in the eyes of the middle-aged woman as she gently touched the top of her daughter’s head, "Truly, you are mother’s good girl."

"By the way," the middle-aged woman continued, "Madam Jiou has also sent over her full details. Starting from today, Mom will correct your living habits according to those details. Everything starts anew, and you need to forget your past self as soon as possible."

"Okay, Mom, I’ll listen to you. Please come and teach me how to recognize the cards now."

The woman raised the Tarot cards in her hand; she couldn’t wait to learn.

At this, the middle-aged woman laid out the Tarot cards one by one on the cabinet, guided her daughter’s hand to feel the surface of the cards, and introduced, "This is ’The Fool’ from the Major Arcana of Tarot cards, this is ’The King of Wands’ from the Minor Arcana, and this is a reserve card ’Blank card’..."

The woman felt the cards intently and soon raised a question, "Mom, you’ve introduced so many, but I feel that each card’s texture and smell are the same. Besides remembering where they are placed differently, I can’t remember anything else."

The middle-aged woman sighed, "Take your time, we’re not in a hurry. As long as you’re willing to put in the effort, you will definitely notice the differences. Look at those blind people; they can distinguish these things based on smell and sensation. Sweetie, being so smart, you can surely do it."

Encouraged by her mother, the woman’s confidence surged, "Yes, Mom, you’re right. I will definitely make it. Let’s continue."

As long as she was willing to work hard, she would certainly succeed.

She had to live up to Madam Jiou’s trust and not disappoint her.

Nor could she disappoint herself. She would surely make it. Anything Chu Jin could do, she could do as well.

She was determined to replicate Chu Jin’s entire life, not only replicate it but do so flawlessly.

Completely replace her.

Replace everything about her!

**

Meanwhile.

After Chu Jin got into the car with Mo Zhixuan, he took her to eat, and after their meal, the two of them went to a movie.

Just like any other normal couple.

It was Mo Zhixuan’s first time experiencing such activities. He had never known that couples could do such interesting things together.

Doing the same things with someone you like felt wonderful.

When they left the cinema, it was already past 8 p.m.

Not far from the cinema, an old man was selling cotton candy. A few children gathered around the man, joyfully taking the cotton candy handed to them and running around playfully.

Occasionally, a few couples would come by to purchase some. Mo Zhixuan glanced at Chu Jin and said in a low voice, "Wait here for me for a moment."

Chu Jin nodded, "Okay."

When Mo Zhixuan returned, he had an extra, flower-shaped cotton candy in his hand. He handed one to Chu Jin, "Here, this is for you to try."

Chu Jin looked up at Mo Zhixuan, a hint of amusement in her eyes.

A man in a suit and with an austere demeanor was now holding an exceptionally large cotton candy in his hands, yet his face remained stern and expressionless.

This visual contrast was... well, a bit hard to ignore.

Seeing that Chu Jin did not take the cotton candy immediately, Mo Zhixuan emotionlessly extended it towards her mouth, and she was instantly enveloped by a soft, sweet flavor that tantalized her taste buds.

Bathed in the dim lights, the man seemed unusually tall and handsome, his sharp features softened by the shadows, adding a touch of mystery and aloofness, as well as an undeniable sense of stability. Holding two cotton candies, he appeared exceptionally patient.

The man was very tall.

The girl standing next to him seemed all the more petite and delicate, shrouded in the light, her peachy eyes sparkling, captivating and unforgettable at a glance, forming an incredibly beautiful picture.

Several couples who had come out of the cinema were attracted by the sight of them.

"Look at how her boyfriend treats his girlfriend, then look at you!" a girl said disdainfully to the boy next to her, mumbling her dissatisfaction.

"Is it just about buying some cotton candy?" the boy wrapped his arm around the girl next to him and said with a hint of disdain, "You can tell he’s just a poor kid who can’t even afford a real bouquet of flowers, so he resorts to buying cotton candy to fool the little lady. Just you wait, baby. When I make it big, I’ll take over this cotton candy stand just for you, so he can make cotton candy only for you."

"A poor kid?" The girl glanced at the boy and then said.

"Please open your eyes wide and see. That man is wearing a Brioni summer limited edition. It’s at least a seven-figure piece. Look at him, not only does he personally go buy cotton candy, but he also thoughtfully feeds it to his girlfriend. And then look at you, all you do is play games all day. When you come home, you act like a lord, having me wait on you hand and foot. Seriously, it’s just maddening to compare people! From today on, I quit!"

The girl stuffed the mineral water bottle she was holding into the boy’s arms and strode off angrily.

The boy quickly turned and followed her, sweet-talking her with honeyed words.

Hearing the couple’s conversation nearby, Chu Jin felt a bit embarrassed. She swiftly lifted her gaze to look at Mo Zhixuan, and seeing that he appeared unfazed, she quickly lowered her head and took a bite of the cotton candy.

Melting instantly in her mouth, it was sweet but not cloying, and had a hint of mint. The taste was really nice.

Chu Jin took the cotton candy and kept nibbling on it, this being her first time trying such a thing. It felt quite novel to her.

In her previous life, she had spent her entire existence busy for Shen Lingtian, having truly missed out on so many delightful things.

Her peachy eyes slightly curved, like a crescent moon in the sky, dazzling and captivating.

She’s really like a little kid, getting so happy from eating some cotton candy.

Seeing her like this, Mo Zhixuan unconsciously raised a pleasant curve on his lips and asked in a low voice, "Is it good?"

"Hmm, not bad," Chu Jin nodded her head without thinking and offered her half-eaten cotton candy to Mr. Mo’s mouth, "Do you want to try some?"

It was almost subconscious.

Mo Zhixuan frowned slightly; he never liked these overly sweet things, but seeing her expectant look, he couldn’t bring himself to refuse and took a bite.

A clear sweetness instantly melted in his mouth, sweet and cool – it actually wasn’t as bad as he had imagined.

Chu Jin lifted her gaze and asked, "Do you like it?"

Mr. Mo nodded slightly, looking into her eyes, "Mmm, it’s sweet."

He didn’t say whether it was tasty or not, but instead, he said, "It’s sweet."

His gaze was like a starry sea, engulfing her involuntarily. Chu Jin hastily averted her eyes and took another bite of the cotton candy.

It was only after she took the bite that she realized she had offered Mo Zhixuan cotton candy she had already eaten. Now, caught in her mouth, the candy was neither easy to spit out nor swallow. Fortunately, it melted quickly.

The deep, magnetic "It’s sweet" echoed in her ears, subtly turning her earlobes a shade of red.

Since she had school the next day, Mo Zhixuan took her home to Huagui Park after finishing the cotton candy.

Just as the two of them approached the main gate, Zhou Xunian from inside came out to greet them, bending in a 90-degree bow with aristocratic grace, "Ninth Brother, Ninth Sister, welcome back. Please, come inside."

Chu Jin looked at Zhou Xunian with some suspicion and followed Mr. Mo into the house. No sooner had she set foot inside than she was completely stunned.

Chu Jin blinked, paused her steps, and silently retreated a few paces to check the door number.

9678, right, this is her place!

But why has the decor inside completely changed?

Spotless new furniture, marble floors shiny enough to see one’s reflection, a chandelier-sized TV, the thick sheepskin rug under the coffee table, and maids in uniform cleaning.

She had only been away for a few hours, how could everything have changed so drastically?

Compared to Chu Jin, Mo Zhixuan always maintained an unfazed and composed demeanor, as if everything were within his expectations.

As Chu Jin was still dazed, Zhou Xunian sprang to her side, "How is it, Ninth Sister, are you surprised? Pleased? Do you like it?"

Mo Zhixuan quickly pulled Zhou Xunian aside, frowning and saying, "Enough, don’t scare your Ninth Sister."

"No, it’s fine," Chu Jin, coming back to her senses, gave Zhou Xunian a slight smile and glanced around, "You’ve really gone to a lot of trouble. I love it."

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