*
Pei Wu was slightly taken aback after hearing her mother's words.
Although her parents weren't very involved in her life, they always tried to make decisions about her destiny. The phrase "We're doing this for your own good" was deeply etched in Pei Wu's mind. They seemed to have never considered what their daughter actually wanted.
"Thank you for your understanding, Mother."
Pei's mother squeezed Pei Wu's hand. "Why thank your own mother? But don't delay too long. While your mother is still healthy, she wants to enjoy the joys of being with her grandchildren."
As the mother and daughter were talking, the son of Pei's mother's friend, Hua Gui, was walking over.
Hua Gui's son was named Hua Shang.
“Mother, Aunt Pei.”
"After not seeing him for several years, Shang'er seems to have become more composed."
"Aunt Pei, you flatter me."
This Chinese businessman exuded an innate air of nobility from head to toe, and his dark eyes shone brightly under the overhead lights.
His gaze shifted from Pei's mother to Pei Wu, and he reached out to shake hands with her.
"Awu, it's been many years since we last met. I wonder how you've been doing?"
Following the other party's words, Pei Wu searched her known memories for anything related to 'Chinese merchants'.
Hua Shang is the eldest son of the Hua family, five years older than Pei Wu. Her other memories are limited to the handsome older brother she played with when she was a child, and nothing else.
Pei Xing looked at the clasped hands between Hua Shang and Pei Wu and asked with a smile, "Shang'er is not young anymore, is she?"
"Yes, he's only studied a few more years, and he's already over thirty and still hasn't settled down. If this were a few years ago, he would already be the father of several children." Hua Shang's mother said helplessly, with a faint smile on her lips.
“…” Upon hearing this, Pei Wu raised her brow slightly, the meaning of the two mothers already clear. “Mother, I’m going over there for a moment.”
Although Pei's mother saw through Pei Wu's thoughts, she still replied, "Go ahead."
Only after Pei Wu had walked a little further away did the two mothers look at her departing figure and shake their heads helplessly.
The Chinese businessman followed the gaze of the two mothers to look at Pei Wu's back.
The Chinese businessman, who had been abroad for several years, had little contact with Pei Wu, and his impression of her was limited to that of a pretty little sister from his childhood.
A few seconds later, the Chinese businessman looked away, then lowered his eyes to look at the red wine in his hand, slightly turning his wrist and swirling the wine glass, lost in thought.
Although he was not satisfied with his mother's matchmaking, as the eldest son, he did have family responsibilities to bear.
It seems that even wealthy families in high society find it difficult to maintain their wealth for long. The Hua family's ancestors were royalty, but by the time of Hua Shang's generation, they only had the empty shell of an upper-class family. They looked glorious, but in reality, the family business was already on the verge of collapse.
The family's financial deficit and the responsibilities it carries have brought the current Chinese businessman to Pei Wu's side, even though he doesn't like arranged marriages.
However, only by marrying Pei Wu can the problems facing the Hua family be solved.
As Shen Yu'nan came down the stairs after changing his clothes, he happened to see Hua Shang shaking hands with Pei Wu. He watched for a few seconds but only raised his eyebrows slightly. However, he waited until Pei Wu turned and left before continuing on his way.
But his eyes unconsciously swept towards the direction of the Chinese businessmen again.
As Shen Yu'nan walked toward Pei Wu, he unconsciously glanced at Hua Shang several more times.
"Miss."
Pei Wu glanced at Shao Sang standing beside her.
Mo You prepared only a plain black suit for Shao Sang.
However, this black suit was Shen Yu Nan's most frequently worn suit. When Pei Wu looked at Shao Sang in front of her, she was momentarily stunned. She had to admit that Shao Sang in front of her did look very much like Shen Yu Nan, especially with her bangs combed up. Pei Wu unconsciously rubbed the wine glass with her fingertips while looking away.
Shen Yu Nan naturally noticed Pei Wu's momentary daze, and he subconsciously tried to figure out what Pei Wu was thinking when she was in a daze, standing silently beside her.
Pei Wu has never liked these boring parties, and Wei Guangmo has always handled all the company's social affairs.
Pei's mother quickly noticed Shen Yu'nan standing beside Pei Wu. As she looked away, she subconsciously glanced at Mo You standing beside her.
Compared to the products developed by the company, Pei's mother naturally preferred Mo You, whom she had personally chosen, to take care of her daughter's daily life.
Mo You was raised as 'Miss's man' from a young age, and was instilled with the idea that 'Miss' is above all else. His eyes and heart only have 'Miss', and he has an absolute subservient nature when facing Pei Wu.
In addition, after spending so much time together, he did develop a strange feeling for Pei Wu.
Pei's mother also noticed Mo You's gaze directed towards Pei Wu.
"Go away, what's the point of being with an old hag like me?"
"..." After hearing what Madam Pei said, Mo You lowered his eyes and replied, "There are many guests today, so Mo You naturally has to serve the head of the household."
"Stay calm. It's just a newly developed product for the company. Wu'er is trying it out for the company's benefit. Let her be happy. Besides, tolerance and generosity are excellent qualities that a good man should possess."
"Yes." Mo You lowered his head even further.
But for some reason, the question Shao Sang had asked him that day, "Have Mr. Mo You and Miss C been together?" kept lingering in his mind.
Having been raised from childhood, Mo You is naturally a shrewd and resourceful character, but he is absolutely loyal to Pei Wu.
However, there was Shao Sang before, and now there was the young master of the wealthy Hua family.
He knew in his heart that even if the head of the family did not say it outright, his actions had already tacitly approved of the idea of bringing Miss Hua and Young Master Hua together.
While Pei's mother was talking to Mo You, Pei Wu led Shen Yu Nan over.
"Mother, this is Shao Sang."
Madam Pei stared intently at Shao Sang. Upon seeing Shao Sang's appearance, Madam Pei made a decision. She knew about Pei Wu's obsession with Gu Yanyu.
"Patriarch..." Shen Yu Nan hadn't finished speaking when he saw Madam Pei wave her hand at him, indicating that he didn't need to continue.
"I've reviewed the new product proposal; it's good." Pei's mother patted Pei Wu on the shoulder. "Keep it running; I believe in you."
"yes."
"However, Mother doesn't want to talk about business today. You can make your own decisions. Just a reminder: be mindful of your behavior."
After speaking with Pei Wu, Pei Xingcai turned his gaze to Shao Sang and said, "Take good care of Miss."
"yes."
After saying that, Pei Xing prepared to leave.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
