Chapter 107: Meeting the Parents
“You came in? Mo Ziyang didn’t come with you?”
When he saw Lin Muxi walk into the lounge alone, Mo Chengling waved kindly for her to come sit down, after telling the maid who was making tea to leave.
“He… he said he still has something to do and will come in later.”
Lin Muxi stammered a little as she answered, then slowly walked over and sat in the chair next to Mo Ziyang’s grandfather, looking very uneasy.
“What’s wrong, do I look that scary?”
Seeing how cautious she was, Mo Chengling couldn’t help but find this cute little girl amusing. He then slowly poured a cup of tea, handed it to her, and smiled.
“You don’t need to be so nervous. We’ve known each other for a long time already.”
“This…”
Hearing that, Lin Muxi scratched her head awkwardly, basically admitting it was true.
Just like Grandpa Mo said, they had known each other for quite some time now, and were already familiar with each other. The only difference was that before, she was just meeting him as Mo Ziyang’s classmate. But now, she was coming here as his girlfriend, so naturally, she felt nervous.
This tense feeling only started to calm down a little after she drank several sips of tea.
“I want to know… how much do Mo Ziyang’s parents know about me? Can you tell me?”
Putting down her cup, Lin Muxi took a deep breath, finally gathering her courage to raise her head and ask the question that had been bothering her.
“Hahaha, so that’s what you’re worried about?”
Hearing that she was only asking this, Mo Chengling couldn’t help but laugh.
From the way she had looked earlier, he thought she was planning something complicated or struggling with something serious. But it turned out to be just this.
“Yes, Grandpa Mo, please tell me quickly. I’m really worried!”
Seeing him laughing instead of answering, Lin Muxi became even more anxious. She leaned forward, holding her teacup tightly.
This was about her future image in front of his parents, how could he laugh at that? It was enough to make her panic!
But Mo Chengling still looked calm and unhurried.
“Don’t worry. They already know most of your situation.”
He took a sip of tea and slowly reassured her.
“Most of it?” Lin Muxi froze. “You mean…”
“That’s right. They also know that you’re actually Mo Ziyang’s ‘good bro’.”
Mo Chengling said it casually, without the slightest surprise, even though Lin Muxi looked shocked.
Hearing this, Lin Muxi’s mouth hung open, completely frozen.
How could Grandpa Mo say something so important in such a calm, emotionless way?!
At that moment, forget about welcoming anyone from the airport. Lin Muxi only wanted to run away as fast as she could.
Seeing how flustered and panicked she suddenly looked, Mo Chengling gently patted her shoulder.
“Relax. Whether it’s about you or about the jade pendant, they already know everything. So you don’t need to worry.”
“B-but… don’t they dislike me for it…?”
Even with Grandpa Mo’s reassurance, Lin Muxi still wasn’t at ease. She quickly asked again.
“After all, you know… I wasn’t originally a girl, right?”
“I already told you, it’s fine. If we really disliked you, do you think you’d even be able to stay with Mo Ziyang right now?”
“Then why…?”
Lin Muxi held the teacup that Grandpa Mo gave her, lowering her head with a faint sadness.
“You young people always talk about ‘freedom in love,’ don’t you? So what’s the problem? And besides, this way it won’t give those scheming people a chance.”
Emmm… Lin Muxi fell silent.
Yes, it did make sense when he said it like that. But somehow, it still made her feel a little unhappy for no clear reason.
Still, her heart felt a bit lighter. The heavy worry inside her had loosened just a little.
And right at that moment, the door opened, and Mo Ziyang walked into the lounge. After glancing at the two, he went straight to sit beside his silly little girl.
“How’s the talk going?”
Mo Ziyang gently pulled her small body into his arms, breathing in the faint fragrance from her hair.
He looked happy, but Lin Muxi, caught in his embrace in front of Grandpa, didn’t know how to react at all.
“Hey… your grandpa is still here…”
Lin Muxi twisted her body and struggled a little, speaking in a worried tone, urging her good bro to let go of her quickly.
She had no idea what her good bro was thinking. Did he want her to be so embarrassed she’d wish to hide in a hole?
But instead of letting go, Mo Ziyang only hugged her tighter. At the same time, he gave his grandfather a challenging look.
“So what? Is it wrong for me to hug my own wife?”
“Hey…”
Hearing him say that, Lin Muxi’s pale face turned red at once. Her body stopped struggling and softened. Now, in front of Grandpa Mo, she didn’t know whether to feel more embarrassed or more ashamed.
Why was she going through this torture…
And so, in this sudden little contest between Mo Ziyang and Mo Chengling, Lin Muxi could only silently endure it.
For the pair of grandfather and grandson, one of them (Ziyang) felt his grandfather often ignored him and instead cared more for his girlfriend, so he wanted to protect his place in the family. The other one (the grandfather) simply found his grandson’s behavior childish, half funny and half speechless.
What a shameful sight…
Mo Chengling shook his head helplessly, then looked at the time and slowly stood up. He didn’t bother paying attention to Mo Ziyang anymore.
“It’s about time. Let’s go.”
As Grandpa Mo left, Lin Muxi finally felt free. Her face burning, she escaped from her good bro’s arms, turned her head, and looked at him with eyes full of complaint.
Her expression clearly said, This is all your fault!
It wasn’t that she disliked being close to him. But at least there should be a right time and place for it… Who does this in front of Grandpa?!
“Sorry, I’ll pay attention next time…”
Mo Ziyang rubbed her little head with some guilt, then stood up and held her hand.
“You’re impossible…”
Seeing him like that, Lin Muxi’s heart softened. She didn’t know what else to say, so she forgave him and walked out of the lounge together with him, getting into the car.
“So… your parents are arriving soon?”
Sitting in the car as it drove toward the airplane parking area, Lin Muxi held the corner of her dress tightly, watching the planes outside the window. She nervously asked her good bro.
“Mm. They should be landing any moment. By the time we get there, we’ll probably just need to wait a little.”
“Then… is there anything I should pay attention to when I meet them?”
“No need. Just act the same as you usually do.”
Seeing how serious Lin Muxi looked, Mo Ziyang couldn’t help but reach out and pinch her cheek lightly.
He knew this silly girl just wanted to leave a better impression on his parents. But this serious side of hers only made her seem even cuter.
“Alright then…”
After being pinched, Lin Muxi took a deep breath and tried to calm herself.
But when the car stopped in front of a small private jet, she froze. Mo Ziyang’s parents had already gotten off the plane and were chatting with Grandpa Mo.
“You said your parents still needed a while…?” Lin Muxi looked at him, dumbfounded.
This… this wasn’t what he said at all!
She had been planning to prepare herself before they came out. But now, it looked like his parents were the ones waiting to welcome her instead.
“Uh… I didn’t know either…”
Even Mo Ziyang was surprised when he saw his parents there. He didn’t know what was going on.
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“Oh, isn’t this Lin Muxi? Haven’t seen you for a few months and you’ve become even cuter!”
As soon as the two got out of the car, Xu Lanyi, who was standing beside Mo Hongjun, couldn’t wait. She rushed right to Lin Muxi, bent down, and held her delicate little face in her hands, looking left and right, not wanting to let go, like she was holding a piece of artwork.
In Xu Lanyi’s eyes, Lin Muxi was so adorable that not only could she accept her as a daughter-in-law, she’d even be happy if she were her daughter.
But Lin Muxi was startled by this sudden enthusiasm from Mo Ziyang’s mother.
“W-wait… don’t… don’t squeeze me…”
Caught in Mo Ziyang’s mother’s hands, Lin Muxi waved her little hands for help, looking to her good bro. But all she got was a laugh from him. “Pfft—”
Meanwhile, Mo Hongjun, while talking with Grandpa Mo Chengling, gave Lin Muxi a satisfied smile.