My Beloved

Chapter 24 - SHE IS QIN ZHENGʼS DAUGTER

Mo Yuan asked in a gentle, deep voice, ”Did you have trouble on the way here?”

Han Luo shook her head. ”No, not at all.”

Mo Yuan replied, ”Good. Come inside.” He then glanced at Assistant Tongʼs driver and gave him a polite nod. The driver waved goodbye to the kids as he took his leave.

In the living room, an elegant and refined lady was sitting on a single couch beside a large window. She was in the middle of sewing a handkerchief. At that moment, her son entered the room, and behind him was a little girl. Her son called out, ”Mom.”

The woman in the off-white maxi dress looked up and was stunned. She gazed at the three years old girl for a while before briskly jumping to her feet. The woman put down her needlework and strode towards the two children. She beamed excitedly, ”Oh my! Xiao Yuan, who is this girl? I never knew that you had such a cute girlfriend.”

Mo Yuanʼs face flushed for a moment before he composed himself. He frowned and retorted, ”Itʼs not what you think it is. She is Sheng Mingʼs cousin. He wants her to stay here for a couple of days.”

Mo Yuanʼs mother, Ma Rui was a twenty-seven years old woman. ”And you want me to believe that? Son, Iʼm your mother – I know what you like and dislike. This is the first time you ever let a child enter our house other than your two friends. And this time, itʼs a girl. I thought you didnʼt like girls!” She teased her unruffled son. She hardly got the chance to tease him in the past and now that she found his weakness, she didnʼt want to let this chance slip by.

Mo Yuan sighed. He didnʼt know why his mother always acted so childishly. ”I guess Iʼll let you misunderstand.”

”Hohoho, my child, you can fool others, but you cannot fool me.” Ma Rui wouldnʼt let it go. She bent forward and inspected the timid Han Luo. She spoke with a soothing friendliness, ”Hello, little cutie pie, Iʼm Xiao Yuanʼs mother. Nice to meet you.”

ʼBig brotherʼs mother?!ʼ Han Luoʼs body stiffened in nervousness as she instinctively bowed. ”My name is Han Luo. Nice to meet you.”

Ma Ruiʼs eyes lit up with sparkles. ”Oh my! So, you are Han Luo! You have no idea how many times I wanted to meet you. You can talk like an adult. Iʼm impressed.” She rubbed her head affectionately.

Han Luo didnʼt know how to reply to that remark. Ever since Miss Mei had become her teacher, she learned a lot from her. Miss Mei might look friendly but when she starts teaching something, she would become a demoness. She wouldnʼt stop teaching until her students learned it perfectly. She would also make her students practice repeatedly until they perfect her teachingʼs subconsciously. Because of the austere teacherʼs pressure and Han Luoʼs hard work, her attitude and speaking manner are easily comparable to that of a six years old child. Still, she lacks in some areas since she is only three years old.

Mo Yuan suddenly asked, ”Why did you want to meet her?”

”Why would I not? She is Qin Zhengʼs daughter. Qin Zheng was my high school friend. Alas, I couldnʼt attend her funeral... I was in Singapore for treatment. Later, I wanted to meet Han Luo but that Du Liu woman said that she wasnʼt home. I knew that she didnʼt want me to meet her. That woman is a devil!” Ma Rui huffed.

”Do you know my mommy?” Han Luo blinked and looked at Ma Rui with her clear, black pearl-like eyes. Her eyes twinkled with curiosity.

Ma Rui hugged her small body and carried her in her arms. She chuckled. ”Of course, we were friends. Iʼm sorry I wasnʼt able to meet you before. Let me show you your motherʼs picture.” She carried Han Luo to the second floor.

Mo Yuan was left standing alone. He didnʼt think that his mother would snatch little Luo away right in front of his face. He had thought that he finally got the chance to know Han Luo better. For the first time, he realized that his mother was pretty scary.