Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Mo Jingshenâs complexion was handsome and cold. He gripped Ji Nuanâs hand and turned to leave; he did not plan on staying for even a moment longer.
Ji Nuan was just dragged for several steps when Mo Shaozeâs cold voice came: âYou just arrived, and youâre leaving?â
Mo Shaoze did not expect that Mo Jingshen would continue pulling Ji Nuan without showing any reaction.
Ji Nuan faltered because of Mo Shaozeâs voice. After all, as his daughter-in-law, it wasnât very appropriate for her to ignore him.
Mo Jingshen did not release her hand. He brought her to his side and pressed his palm against her back to bring her out of the Mo familyâs European style black gates. His voice was soft, unhurried, and cold. âThereâs no need to pay him any mind. Letâs go.â
After finishing his words, he shifted his long legs and brought Ji Nuan out.
Elder Su had heard them and already stood up to approach. He watched the development at the main gate. Although his silhouette appeared old, his gaze was still bright and spirited.
In coming here today, his goal was indeed Mo Jingshen.
Previously, he was still wondering if Mo Jingshen would actually come. After all, it was the Chinese New Year today. Since he was in Los Angeles, it wasnât appropriate for him to pass by home without coming in. Thus, he decided to take a gamble and visit.
However, Mo Jingshenâs attitude clearly informed him of everything he needed to know.
At this moment, Su Zhilan stood right there, watching as the two of them walked away.
Perhaps it wasnât difficult at first, but ever since she met such an expressionless and hard-to-defeat Mo Jingshen at the hospital, and seeing the way they didnât look back, she suddenly found it hard to process that this was truly happening.
Ji Nuan wore a white cashmere coat, while Mo Jingshen wore a black cashmere coat. Together, they were clearly dressed in a couple outfit. Furthermore, from their back view alone, the manâs tall figure perfectly matched the womanâs small and delicate figure. When they stood together, they truly appeared like a well-matched couple. Ji Nuanâs wavy and fluffy long hair flowed past her shoulders down to her back, covering the manâs palm. Their intimate postures brightly stabbed the eyes of everyone watching.
Su Zhilan concealed the unhappiness and gloominess in her eyes. When she raised her head, she saw that Ji Nuan had paused as though she had thought of something but was brought away firmly by the man.
âJingshen!â Mo Shaoze raged angrily. âAre you trying to upset us on New Yearâs Eve? Youâre already here, yet youâre suddenly leaving? Get back here right now!â
The moment Mo Shaoze was done speaking, a female voice could be heard: âJingshen is back? Where is he? Did he bring over my daughter-in-law?â
When he heard this voice, Mo Jingshen finally slowed his footsteps. Ji Nuan turned around subconsciously to see a well-dressed middle-aged woman, who had beautiful skin, looking out of the entrance.
Ji Nuan had some impression of her. During her wedding with Mo Jingshen, Mo Shaoze did not participate, but Mo Jingshenâs mother had specially flown all the way from America to attend.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Although they had only met once, Ji Nuan still recognized her. This was Mo Jingshenâs mother, Mrs. Wan Zhu.
The moment Wan Zhu looked at them, she met Ji Nuanâs eyes. She immediately smiled radiantly and waved at Ji Nuan. âDaughter-in-law! Why are you leaving? Quickly, come! We made a lot of delicious food for the both of you!â
On their wedding day, Mrs. Wan Zhu tugged on Ji Nuanâs hand and called her âdaughter-in-lawâ in a similar manner. At that time, Ji Nuan was very wary of her and had pulled her hand away. She did not give her any face and immediately left to enter the brideâs room backstage.
At the thought of this, she immediately felt a wave of guilt. She decisively turned around and tugged on Mo Jingshenâs arm with force to bring him back. When they returned to the manorâs yard, Ji Nuan spoke with smiling eyes: âEarlier, Jingshen brought up that in our rush to come here, we actually forgot to bring gifts. He was about to bring me to go buy some. We didnât say that we were leaving!â
Mo Jingshen raised his gracefully crafted brows, looking at the little woman who had actually spoken up to explain for him.
Hearing this, Wan Zhu immediately came out with a smile to welcome them. She reached out to hold Ji Nuanâs hand. âAiya, your hands are so cold. Youâre returning to your own home, not visiting someoneâs home as a guest. Thereâs no need to buy any presents. Besides, Jingshen, even if you wanted to buy gifts, you should have gone alone. The weather is so cold, why didnât you let Ji Nuan come in to warm up!â
As she spoke, she directly tugged Ji Nuan inside.
The difference between her mother-in-law and father-in-lawâs attitude was far too large.
Mo Shaoze stood by the door with an ugly expression. Mo Jingshen watched the way Ji Nuan had obediently entered and given Elder Su, who stood by the door, an indifferent nod.
Elder Su chuckled lightly. âIt seems like Jingshen doesnât really welcome us.â
Mo Jingshen flitted his cold and indifferent gaze past Elder Su, speaking mildly, âElder Su is overthinking. After all, anyone who visits is a guest. How could I possibly not welcome you?â
Su Zhilan stared at Mo Jingshenâs face and smiled at him. âJingshen, I grew up by my grandfatherâs side. The Su family is rather small, so it tends to feel extra gloomy during New Yearâs. That is why we decided to come to celebrate with Uncle Mo and Auntie Zhu. I never thought that you would really come.â
Mo Jingshen nodded his head indifferently. âEn, then please go in and take a seat.â
After finishing his words, he did not say more. He casually raised the car keys in his hand and locked the car before heading in.
Ji Nuan had already been brought over to the living room sofa to sit. The Mo family home in America looked quite different from the one in Hai City. In Hai City, the space was simple and wide with mountains and a lot of nature and was very much suited for nourishing oneâs health. This place, on the other hand, appeared much more exquisite. With one glance, she could tell that all of the big and small matters at home were managed by Mo Jingshenâs mother. Mo Shaoze, that middle-aged man suffering from heterosexual tendencies most likely has never even touched a single vase at home.
âA few days ago, I heard that you were both in the hospital. Are you all right? Are Jingshenâs wounds better?â Wan Zhu asked a helper to bring over some fruits and tea while smiling brightly at Ji Nuan. As she watched her daughter-in-law, her gaze clearly revealed her adoration for her.
After receiving the cold shoulder from Mo Shaoze for so long, Ji Nuan was slightly unused to such a warm welcome from Mo Jingshenâs mother. As she sat on the sofa, she did not even remove her coat, and she quickly nodded. âWeâre all right. A few days ago, Dad went to the hospital to see us. At that time, Jingshen was resting and couldnât meet him. But Jingshenâs health has always been good. Itâs just some surface wounds. Please donât worry.â
âIâm not worried, Iâm not worried. My son has always been the kind to set my heart at ease. When I heard that he was injured, I asked his father to go take a look. I didnât go because I was worried that the two of you would be uncomfortable.â Wan Zhu patted Ji Nuanâs hand with a smile. âI remember your father previously mentioned that you used to study in Los Angeles, right? Itâs been so many years, do you still find this place familiar? Is there anything youâre struggling to adapt to?â