Bai Juzheng was very efficient; two hours later, he returned to the old man's study.
The father, his two daughters, and Shu Junhe reunited.
As soon as he sat down, the seemingly calm old man couldn't help but ask anxiously:
"So? Did they agree?"
"They agreed, but did not accept our compensation."
Bai Juzheng sighed with a complicated expression:
"She is indeed a good girl. When they first offered her a huge compensation to leave Chu Mo, she refused outright."
"It wasn't until I explained to her in detail the difficulties and dangers Chu Mo would face in the future that she agreed and said she would break up with Xiao Mo as soon as possible."
"However, they resolutely refused to accept compensation, saying it was an insult to their feelings."
Shu Junhe could no longer contain his emotions and burst into a tirade:
"That bastard Chu Mo, why does he have to mess around with so many good girls? Can't he just be devoted to one person?"
Even Bai Wanrou, who had always been protective of Chu Mo, felt at this moment that what Chu Mo had done was extremely wrong.
If you're just playing around, and you're having some fun with a woman in the entertainment industry, she'll understand. After all, who isn't a bit of a flirt when they're young?
But to provoke such a naive and devoted girl is truly a sin.
At the same time, I felt ashamed of the selfishness of myself and others.
But as a parent, she had no other choice.
I only hope that Xiao Mo will be devoted to Xiao Ya from now on and never let down the girl's sacrifice and dedication.
Old Master Bai sighed slightly, but quickly regained his composure and gave the instructions:
"In that case, there's no need to rush the engagement for now."
"We'll bring it up with Xiao Mo again after they break up and some time has passed."
"Also, investigate the girl's family situation. If she is unwilling to accept compensation, then make some compensation for her family."
That afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Shu bid farewell to the old man, citing their busy work schedules.
Then, with the reluctant Shu Xiaoya by their side, they set off back to Nanhua.
Even after the group left the Bai family, the old man did not mention the engagement to Chu Mo again.
To his surprise, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief; otherwise, he really wouldn't know how to deal with it.
However, he did not travel with Shu Xiaoya and the others, but stayed in Kyoto instead.
When he returned to Liu Ruyan's residence, the girl was busy in the kitchen.
However, he didn't see Qiaoqiao, but he didn't care.
"Ruyan, this Hakka stuffed tofu smells so good. As soon as I smelled it, I felt hungry."
Chu Mo walked into the kitchen with a loud laugh, then gently put his arm around the girl's slender waist from behind.
He rested his chin on her shoulder and peered into the pot.
The aroma of shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and fresh meat, along with the golden-yellow tofu, greatly whetted his appetite.
He knew that Ruyan had searched for many videos online and practiced making this dish for him.
He felt a warmth in his heart, but at the same time, his guilt towards her surged even more intensely.
At this moment, he had made up his mind that after dinner, he would confess to Xiaoya about what had happened.
Then he would try to gain her understanding and consent to realize his dream of having both women.
He didn't want to miss out on either of these two wonderful girls.
Liu Ruyan felt a tickle on her neck from his hot breath, and couldn't help but shrink her long, fair neck, gently scolding him:
"You're acting like a child. You'll be fine in a minute. Go sit in the living room and wait a while."
"It's okay, you cook your food, I'll hold my person, let's not bother each other."
Chu Mo chuckled, but instead hugged the object even tighter.
Upon hearing the words "do not disturb each other," Liu Ruyan suddenly felt a pang of pain in her heart, and her eyes began to burn.
Clang...
The spatula in his hand fell to the ground because of his trembling.
"Did you get burned?" Chu Mo asked anxiously.
"No, I just didn't hold it properly."
The girl tried her best to hold back her tears, then hurriedly broke free from Chu Mo's embrace, picked up the spatula, and ran to the sink.
Taking advantage of the break, Chu Mo picked up a piece of tofu and ate it, praising it as he ate:
"This is really good! This is the authentic taste of Hakka stuffed tofu! It smells amazing!"
"That's right, without even looking at who did it."
The girl giggled as usual, then picked up the spatula, ready to take the food out of the pan.
Chu Mo looked at her eyes, which were clearly washed with water, and couldn't help but ask with concern:
"Are your eyes alright? Did you get splashed with oil just now?"
"It's nothing, it's probably just from the smoke." The girl picked up the plate of food and walked into the living room.
"Oh, where's Qiaoqiao? I haven't seen her."
Chu Mo quickly helped pick up the pork rib soup and followed them outside.
"She has something to do today and won't be coming back."
"Ah, finally we can have some alone time together, how wonderful!"
Chu Mo sat down at the dining table, laughing heartily, while the girl began serving him soup.
After watching him finish drinking, she served him rice and vegetables. Today's meal was very lavish, with five dishes and a soup, all of which were Chu Mo's favorites.
"Ruyan, I am so lucky to have met you. I will be very grateful for your blessings. Next year, during the Qingming Festival, no matter how busy I am, I will go back to my hometown to kowtow to my ancestors and thank them for their protection."
As Chu Mo spoke, he fed Liu Ruyan the peeled shrimp he was holding.
"If there's a next life, would you marry me?"
The girl seemed slightly dazed, chewing on the shrimp in her mouth while looking at him expectantly.
"Of course, even if I have to search through a sea of people, I will find you." Chu Mo said with unwavering determination.
The girl suddenly smiled at him, her beauty as captivating as a blooming peony.
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