Mo Jingjing didn't say that he had also noticed, and that she seemed to prefer him the way he was.
In reality, no aspect of him could make Mo Jingjing dislike him.
He prepared a light purple evening gown for Mo Jingjing. Such a difficult color to pull off looked especially good on her, perfectly outlining her figure and making her look even more noble. With the styling that Cheng Meng specially did for her, she looked like a royal princess.
Even though they had known each other for a long time and seen many sides of each other, Su Mu was still amazed by the woman who slowly walked down the stairs.
He stared blankly at Mo Jingjing, as if she were the only person in the world to him.
"Does it look bad?" Seeing that he was staring blankly, Mo Jingjing thought she had scared him and couldn't help but frown slightly.
With long, slender legs, Su Mu walked up to her and extended his right hand in an inviting gesture: "No, you look especially beautiful today, lovely lady. We can set off now."
"Mmm." Mo Jingjing handed her hand over.
"That's great, they're such a perfect match. I hope Jingjing will succeed this time."
On the other side,
The other members of the Su family's collateral branches have all arrived one after another, and even Bai Yingying arrived early.
Although Su Mu doesn't come back to this house often, it doesn't stop Bai Yingying from visiting the old man and grandfather of the Su family from time to time. She often brings some homemade snacks and tonics, which makes the two of them very happy and gives her the privilege of freely entering and leaving the Su family.
There were even several instances where they directly addressed other members of the Su family, stating that Bai Yingying was the future leading lady they had chosen, and Su Mu's fiancée.
This is also why Bai Yingying is so confident in herself.
Bai Yingying was dressed to the nines today, and coincidentally, she was also wearing a purple dress. She had spent a lot of money to hire a stylist and makeup artist so that the dress wouldn't look terrible.
The Su family is full of gossips. Just because the old man likes Bai Yingying doesn't mean the whole family likes her. After all, even Su Mu doesn't like these people.
"Hey, isn't this a gathering of our Su family? When did we start inviting guests?"
Su Hang, the son of the second branch of the Su family, deliberately asked the people around him, especially emphasizing the word "guest," just to mock Bai Yingying.
The crowd sensed the sarcasm in her words and burst into laughter, causing Bai Yingying's eyes to darken.
"Miss Bai, I heard that you have graduated from university and are ready to work. Is it because the Bai Group can't tolerate its own young lady that you are so free, running to the Su family every other day? At your age, a young lady should be more reserved. Su Mu, as a member of the Su family, doesn't even come home as often as you do. What do you mean by this? People who don't know the situation would think that Miss Bai has been throwing herself at that scoundrel."
rascal.
This is how the Su family secretly treats Su Mu.
Who told him to have such a mother? Born into a prestigious family, yet she's like a madwoman, utterly unrefined.
"Second Aunt, you are the elder, and you should set a good example for the younger generation in your words and actions. After all, Brother Su Mu is the first in line to inherit the Su family, and Uncle is still in good health and can continue to manage the Su family. It doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with Brother Su Mu taking it easy for another two years."
She tolerates being mocked, but if anyone makes sarcastic or insinuating remarks about Su Mu, Bai Yingying will be the first to get upset and immediately retort. This is what the old man likes most about her.
"Hmph, I think you're just after Su Mu's status. How come you're so cunning at such a young age?" Feng Li glared fiercely at Bai Yingying. Who did she think she was, daring to lecture her?
Suddenly, a stern voice rang in everyone's ears: "Has the second wife's family become so indulgent? It seems I've been giving you too much pocket money lately, and it's time to reduce it appropriately."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the second branch of the family panicked.
Especially Feng Li: "Oh, Dad, you've been sitting in the living room the whole time, why did you suddenly come to the yard? Dad, what I just said was just a slip of the tongue, you mustn't take it seriously. Besides, I didn't say anything about Su Mu, I was just joking with Yingying."
"Oh, really?" The old man raised an eyebrow, not wanting the second branch of the family to hold a grudge against Bai Yingying today. "I was just joking with you, don't take it to heart. Also, Yingying is my honored guest. Anyone who bullies her is bullying me, understand?"
Seeing the old man defend her so much, Bai Yingying was overjoyed but quickly suppressed her feelings: "Thank you, Grandpa Su. Actually, everyone is very kind to me, and I believe my second aunt likes me very much too."
As she spoke, Bai Yingying deliberately glanced at her second aunt with a provocative look in her eyes. Due to the angle, the old man did not notice this detail.
Out of fear of the old man's presence, Feng Li could only force herself to hold back: "Yes, Dad, Yingying is so well-behaved and sensible, who in our family doesn't like her? By the way, Yingying, it's already this late, why hasn't Su Mu arrived yet? Why don't you give him a call and ask?"
Feng Li was no pushover either, and she was unwilling to be bullied by Bai Yingying so willingly.
“Okay.” Bai Yingying took out her phone and made a call. She knew that if she didn’t call Su Mu in front of everyone today, they would look down on her even more in the future. “Brother Su Mu, where are you now? I’ve arrived. Well, I’ll keep Grandpa company for you for now.”
After saying that, Bai Yingying put down her phone: "Grandpa Su, Brother Su Mu is busy right now, but he will make time to come over."
"Busy, busy, busy, what's so busy about being in that little circle? I don't know what that brat is thinking. He just wants to make money. This huge Su Group isn't enough to keep him busy. Never mind, that brat is getting angrier and angrier. Yingying, come sit with Grandpa and have a chat. You're the only child I care about right now, and you're also the one I worry about the most. You're good in every way, but you're too kind and easily bullied."
As he spoke, the old man gave the second branch of the family a meaningful look, and before leaving, he gave them a warning look.
This infuriated the second wife's family.
As soon as the old man left, Su Hang was the first to speak up and vent his dissatisfaction: "Mom, Su Mu and I are both Grandpa's grandsons, how can he be so biased? He only has eyes for Su Mu and doesn't care about me at all. I really can't understand it. What is it about me that Su Mu is lacking?"
Hearing her son's complaints, Feng Li felt extremely sorry for him: "Son, let's not be angry. You are my precious baby. Your grandfather is old and not clear-headed. Please don't take it to heart. Besides, even if he likes Su Mu, how can he do this? Look at the last few gatherings, has Su Mu come? I guess he won't come this time either."
"It's almost eleven o'clock. Let's go to the restaurant. It'll be time to eat soon. Mom promises you, the entire Su family will be yours sooner or later."
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