"Um."
An Yiruo adjusted her breathing, and walked hand in hand with Mo Jingchen to the center of the stage.
Today, An Yiruo is like a fairy who has fallen to earth, her beauty beyond compare.
"Whose daughter is this? She's so beautiful. I've never seen her before," a somewhat roguish man said to his companion.
"Back to your old ways? She's Mo Jingchen's woman. And who is Mo Jingchen? She's not someone you can act arrogantly towards," a companion beside him reminded him.
"I know, I'll just take a look."
On the other hand, Ge Ning's expression turned extremely ugly when she heard the words "future matriarch of the Mo family".
Just moments ago we were full of hope, and now we are utterly dejected.
"Ningning, I believe that Mo Jingchen is just temporarily blinded by love. Once he comes to his senses, he will see how good you are!"
Ge Ning cast a cold glance at her, signaling her to shut up.
If she weren't in the Mo family's residence right now, she would definitely smash the entire room to pieces to vent her emotions.
Why?! Why?!
The woman on the stage was clearly the same woman who had dined with Gu Wanting and the old lady of the Mo family at the hot pot restaurant that time.
But back then... back then... that's not what they said!
Looking back now, this was probably all part of Gu Wanting's way of protecting her daughter-in-law, who was not yet publicly known!
She felt like a clown, yet she still took the initiative to go over and say hello that day!
Her actions were probably a huge joke in the eyes of those women!
As the eldest daughter of the Ge family, she had always been pampered and favored. She had never suffered such humiliation before.
Tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall!
"Hello everyone, I am Mo Jingchen. This is my wife, An Yiruo."
At that moment, a voice rang out again from the stage, pulling Ge Ning back to reality. She glared fiercely at An Yiruo on the stage, at the spot that should have been hers.
After a brief introduction, the crowd dispersed. The moment Mo Jingchen pulled An Yiruo off the stage, many people surrounded them, all curious about An Yiruo's background.
"Would we have the chance to hear a little about Mr. Mo and Mrs. Mo's love story?"
"You can read about it carefully in tomorrow's news. Excuse me, I'll take my leave now."
After saying that, Mo Jingchen led An Yiruo away from the center of the crowd and into the Mo family's small garden outside the banquet hall.
“There are still so many people inside. It’s not really appropriate for you to bring me here.” An Yiruo turned to look at the scene inside the room, then looked at him.
"It's alright, Mom and Grandma can handle it."
Mo Jingchen looked at An Yiruo and said that at this moment, his heart and eyes were filled with her.
"Phew, let's find some peace and quiet here then," An Yiruo said, taking a deep breath and sitting down on a bench.
"Don't you like this kind of occasion?" Mo Jingchen sat down next to her.
"Hmm, a little," An Yiruo nodded, pulling her dress up a bit to reveal a section of her snow-white calves.
The nights at this time of year are pleasantly cool and comfortable, with a gentle breeze and a pleasant temperature.
"We will try to prevent you from participating in these kinds of activities in the future."
“It’s okay. As Mrs. Mo, I also need to learn to integrate into your social circle.”
"Let's go inside. It won't be good if Mom can't find us later," An Yiruo said to Mo Jingchen, turning her head to look into the banquet hall again.
As the host, I can't keep hiding here in peace and quiet forever. She'll have to face what she has to get used to sooner or later.
"Let's go, my princess."
The two returned to the banquet hall and once again became the focus of attention.
Mo Jingchen was pulled away by several business partners, while An Yiruo was quickly surrounded by some wealthy young ladies.
Their gazes swept over An Yiruo, trying to discern why she was able to marry into the Mo family and what made her the future matriarch of the Mo family!
"Miss An, how come I've never seen you in the high society circles of City A before?"
"I heard that she was the eldest daughter of the An family who was kicked out!" one of the women said, feigning surprise as she told the others the news she had received.
"Huh? No way!"
"I also heard that she was just a nobody who graduated from a domestic university and didn't have any overseas study experience!"
An Yiruo stood there, quietly watching the people in front of her perform.
"Miss An, what they said...it can't all be true, can it?"
“Miss, first of all, I must remind you that I am Mo Jingchen’s wife. For both reason and duty, you should address me as Mrs. Mo.” An Yiruo showed no fear whatsoever, instead looking down at the women in front of her with an air of superiority.
"Ha, Mrs. Mo? You think you're worthy! In our circle, it's all about ability!"
"Exactly, exactly. It's only because you're young and have some looks that Mr. Mo took a liking to you. Once he realizes you're just a pretty face with no substance, don't cry then!" The woman finished speaking and covered her face with a smile.
"Then I wonder, what kind of strength do the people here possess? Is it just the meager fortune your parents built up that allows you to swagger around here?"
"you……"
“Mo Jingchen chose me, and he must have his reasons. But if you’re not happy about it or feel unbalanced, you’re welcome to go and debate with him!” An Yiruo gestured for him to proceed.
They looked at each other, but who dared to question Mo Jingchen's decision?
Although he was still resentful, he knew he wouldn't gain anything from the situation today, so he left angrily.
"An'an, you did a good job just now."
"Mom, Grandma, when did you arrive?"
“We’ve been here for a while now, observing your situation from not far behind you.”
However, as the future matriarch of the Mo family, this is also a required course for you. Of course, your grandmother and I are worried that you will be bullied, so we are ready to stand up for you at any time! Gu Wanting glanced in the direction the women left.
"Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Grandma."
An Yiruo was somewhat moved that her in-laws treated her with such sincerity.
"Silly child, don't be so polite. We're family! This is what we should do."
Besides, the Mo family has always been protective of their own and vengeful. They might bully each other behind closed doors, but they will never allow outsiders to bully them.” Old Madam Mo held An Yiruo’s hand, speaking with the most loving gaze and the most resolute words.
"Um."
"An'an, you must be tired from the banquet today. I'll have Jingchen take you home to rest early later," Gu Wanting said, feeling sorry for her.
"But the guests are still here, wouldn't it be inappropriate for us to leave?"
"Don't worry, they won't dare say anything. Just wait for tomorrow's report to announce that you have officially become the future matriarch of the Mo family!"
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