Falling For The Contract Bride

Chapter 108

Chapter 108 Why Didn’t You Greet Your Dad?

Jian Xiaoning spread her arms helplessly to Mu Zhi, “I’ve always been a liberal parent to the girl, I think that’s great. Besides, I quite like Liang Jieyi as my future son-in-law.”

“…”

Mu Zhi could not help but roll her eyes to the back of her head, “What son-in-law? Can you please be sensible?!”

Jian Xiaoning leaned on Mu Zhi’s shoulder in a toady manner, saying, “I like Liang Jieyi, so I shall sensibly nurture him.”

Finishing her words, Jian Xiaoning hurriedly fled from Mu Zhi’s shoulder before falling victim to Mu Zhi’s wrath.

Meanwhile, Mu Zhi headed to the kitchen in despair, scrutinizing for materials to prepare dinner, but to no avail. Whilst searching the fridge, she said to Jian Xiaoning, “Then you shall go and pick up Mu Xiaomu later, I don’t feel like going anymore, I’m afraid of running into Lu Jinye.”

“Nah, you’re going to have to do it yourself. I am on night shift tonight.”

Jian Xiaoning changed her shoes as she replied Mu Zhi. Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

All Mu Zhi could do was watch Jian Xiaoning prepare herself before setting off to the hospital. She even good-naturedly reminded Mu Zhi to pick up Mu Xiaomu and told her to liaise with Liang Yunzhan.

As soon as Jian Xiaoning left, Mu Zhi hurled herself to the couch, lying on the couch exhaustedly. She drew a deep breath, Sigh! Life is tough!

After lamenting, she took out her phone and rang Liang Yunzhan to discuss the time to pick up Mu Xiaomu. However, Liang Yunzhan was overzealous. Half an hour later, his men had come to the entrance of Mu Zhi’s apartment to bring her to his place.

The chauffeur had arrived. Thus, Mu Zhi could no longer refuse the gesture despite her unwillingness. She could only hurriedly go downstairs and entered the car without makeup, and in a casual outfit.

The chauffeur courteously brief Mu Zhi, “Mr. Liang invited a famous opera crew of Paris to perform at our place today. He said to invite Miss Mu over to enjoy the show too.”

The gentleness of the chauffeur suited Liang Yunzhan’s demeanor. Both of them were tender and elegant.

Facing the invitation from a chivalrous gentleman, Mu Zhi could not bear to reject him.

Thus, she allowed the chauffeur to bring her away.

They set off towards Liang Yunzhan’s place. It looked more like an opera theater, where the wealthy would enjoy opera in the early years. Liang Yunzhan acquired the place and built a garden around it. There were a few cabins for occasional get-away stays. He would organize cultural activities at this place to get out of the city hustle-and-bustle every once in a while.

Mu Zhi was drowned in amusement when she got off the car, ushered by the chauffeur into the compound of the garden. Liang Yunzhan could be considered as the most talented and gallant gentleman!

The chauffeur led Mu Zhi to the theater and left.

While Mu Zhi continued walking inside, she met Liang Yunzhan sitting on the host’s seat, accompanied by Mu Xiaomu and Liang Jieyi.

However, before reaching Mu Xiaomu, she heard footsteps coming from behind her. Turning around, she was met with Shen Mobo approaching her.

Mu Zhi mourned secretly. She had decided to lecture Mu Xiaomu to… Keep a distance from her best friend, Liang Jieyi during this period.

After all, her mother’s health and mental condition mattered.

Mu Zhi tried to pick up her pace, but Shen Mobo seemed to have the intention to come to her side. He quickly caught up to her.

Mu Zhi hesitated briefly and decided to walk up to Mu Xiaomu’s seat and sat next to her.

But Shen Mobo followed closely and sat next to Mu Zhi.

“…” Mu Zhi was left with no word.

She stared at Shen Mobo in confusion, who was sitting next to her, thinking that he should not be sitting with her.

But Shen Mobo was seemingly calm and collected.

He even greeted Mu Zhi, while Mu Zhi smiled courteously in response.

Just as they were smiling at each other, Xiao Qingqing had entered the theater as well, holding Lu Jinye’s arm.

From afar, Lu Jinye caught glimpse of Mu Zhi smiling at Shen Mobo. A sparkle of light flashed across his eyes. He made a beeline toward them and took a seat, leaving a gap between Shen Mobo and him.

That made Xiao Qingqing hesitate.

Was she going to fill the gap between Lu Jinye and Shen Mobo?

If she did, she would be sitting right next to Shen Mobo, but if she didn’t, it might seem a little too diffident.

Upon a quick ponder, Xiao Qingqing decided to take the empty seat in between the men.

Shen Mobo sized up Xiao Qingqing as soon as she sat down. She wore a maxi dress to hide her fair complexion, but the beaming smile on her face brought out her dazzling charm.

Xiao Qingqing and Lu Jinye seemed intimate today.

Shen Mobo forced himself to retract his gaze and turned his focus to the on-going performance on stage. But the fury in his mind was difficult to be contented.

Mu Zhi thought about ignoring the people sitting next to her. However, her eyes got the best of herself and she espied Shen Mobo’s gaze.

She had never been interested in Shen Mobo in the past, consciously reminding herself to disregard Lu Jinye’s gang. But Jian Xiaoning mentioned that Shen Mobo seemed to have a thing for Xiao Qingqing.

Upon a glance… She figured Jian Xiaoning might have been right.

Whatever… Just focus on the show.

The performance of the crew was superb. As someone who had never been into arts and cultural work, the show managed to capture Mu Zhi’s attention through its jaw-dropping dance moves. When the performance had finished, Mu Xiaomu came before Mu Zhi with adorable eyes.

Everyone else gathered around Liang Yunzhan to express their compliments and thoughts for the performance. Among them, Shen Mobo was the first to praise the astound he experienced from the

work.

Whilst surrounded by a crowd, Liang Yunzhan cast his gaze towards Xiao Qingqing, “As someone who merely has some exposure to the Chinese opera, I believe I cannot fully appreciate the art behind this performance. I recall Qingqing used to learn ballet. Care to comment?”

It was an honor to be the designated one. Xiao Qingqing’s eyes were shimmering with prideful glow but kept a modest front.

“I’ve only had a smattering of ballet experience, please don’t tease me, brother.”

Even if that was the case, Liang Yunzhan continued to compliment Xiao Qingqing.

However, standing at the side, Liang Jieyi seemed to have run out of patience, he shouted at Mu Xiaomu, “Xiaomu, didn’t you say Uncle Jinye is your father? Your dad’s here, why didn’t you greet him?!”