Chapter 242 We shouldn't have let him live in the first place.
Shi Jingsheng, who was in the living room, also wanted to go for a drink, but it was obviously inappropriate. Their relationship was no longer that of brothers. He secretly regretted it and wished he had helped Ziyuan later. What if the two of them had fun and didn't include him?
Looking at Lin Yiluo sitting to the side, he could only feel envious. Why didn't he have such a cute little sister? He would introduce her to Yi'an someday.
Inside the study, Lin Yi'an had intended to get Mo Ziyuan drunk, but unexpectedly, he ended up getting tipsy himself, his head spinning. In the end, he simply grabbed Mo Ziyuan's hand.
"Mo Ziyuan, let me tell you, I agreed to you being with my sister because I trust you. You're my brother, I know you too well. But if you do anything outrageous in the future, I'll never forgive you, I'll fight you to the death."
Mo Ziyuan was also a little drunk. He looked at Lin Yi'an in front of him and agreed.
"You know I would never do anything to betray your sister, and I hope you, as her brother, will continue to be understanding."
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When Mo Ziyuan returned to his room, he bumped into the girl sitting on the edge of the bed, carefully drying her long, wet hair. He quickly walked over, took the towel from her hand, and led her to the bathroom. The hairdryer hummed, and warm air brushed against her hair. The girl looked up at him, her eyes sparkling.
"Brother Ziyuan, your ears are red, just like mine when I'm shy." The soft, sweet voice was tinged with curiosity.
The man chuckled softly, his fingertips gently brushing her cheek, his voice warm and deep with a hint of drunkenness: "You've had a little to drink, that's why you're blushing. But baby, when you're shy, it's not your ears that turn red, it's your face."
"No, my ears get hot every time I'm shy," the little girl retorted softly.
Mo Ziyuan didn't argue anymore. He simply slowed down and gently and meticulously dried her long hair, his fingertips occasionally brushing through it, carrying a hint of warmth. "Go lie down on the bed first, don't fall asleep, I'll be there in a bit."
"Okay," the girl obediently replied.
Mo Ziyuan quickly took a shower and returned to the bedroom. Sure enough, he found that the girl was not asleep and was holding his phone, looking down at it intently.
He walked over, gently took the phone and tossed it aside, then bent down and pulled her into a tight embrace, his chin resting on the top of her head, his voice low and tender.
"I originally planned to play with you tonight, but tomorrow is our wedding night, and I was worried you'd get tired today. But then I thought, there are some things you should know, just how adorable you are when you're shy..."
The early morning wind rustled past the window. Shi Jingsheng paced back and forth in the corridor, his gaze constantly drifting towards the study. But after waiting for a long time, there was no sound from inside.
Unable to contain himself, he pushed open the door and went inside. He immediately saw Lin Yi'an sprawled on the sofa, his shirt open, revealing his muscular chest, fast asleep. Looking around, he couldn't see Mo Ziyuan anywhere.
Sigh! I should have known he wouldn't have come by himself, but now that I see Lin Yi'an, I can't just ignore him.
After finishing everything, he started sending messages to his assistant.
They had just discussed it: instead of a wedding, they would hold a banquet. The former was Lin Yiluo's idea, and the latter was Mo Ziyuan's.
Shi Jingsheng understood. The young lady was a shy person, and if the wedding were to take place, she probably wouldn't dare to show her face. Originally, the banquet was to be postponed for a few days, but the young lady disagreed and insisted on having it tomorrow. So there was nothing that could be done but to inform everyone at the last minute.
It was well past Grandpa Shi's rest time by then. Shi Jingsheng hadn't expected the news to spread so quickly, and Grandpa Shi's phone suddenly rang.
"Jing Sheng, is that kid from the Mo family really getting married?"
"Yes, Ziyuan is getting married tomorrow. I have already prepared the wedding gift. You can come tomorrow. As for the collateral relatives, please pick a few reliable people to bring."
"good."
The call had barely ended when another one came in. The entire business world seemed completely unprepared for Mo Ziyuan to so suddenly decide on his marriage tomorrow.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the servants of Star Moon Bay were already busy setting up the venue, each doing their part.
The three-day banquet, except for the first day, was held entirely at another manor of the Mo family.
By 10 a.m., the entire manor was already bustling with activity.
The head of the Mo family arrived early, and he stood there somewhat awkwardly, surrounded by people offering their congratulations and constantly asking about his daughter-in-law. He could only manage a forced smile to deal with them. He really hadn't expected Mo Ziyuan to be so resolute; he had only learned of such a major event as his own marriage from congratulatory phone calls from others.
No one in the house was awake except for Shi Jingsheng. Shi Jingsheng went into the study to check on Lin Yi'an. Lin Yi'an was still in the same position, but he was covered with a thick blanket, which Shi Jingsheng had put on him last night.
The man's status in the manor had risen; aside from a few others, he was now the only one in charge. The butler reviewed the banquet's details with him and then quietly reported back.
"Master Mo has arrived and wants to see the young master, but he is still resting. Do you think we should wake him up?"
Shi Jingsheng waved his hand, his tone indifferent.
"Don't worry about him, I'll go check on him later. Also, keep an eye on those guys, and go wake them up in an hour."
"Yes, Young Master Shi."
When Shi Jingsheng arrived at the front courtyard, many guests had already gathered around the head of the Mo family. When they saw him, they all smiled and came forward to greet him.
He had only intended to come and take a quick look at the situation, but unexpectedly, Old Master Mo insisted on taking him for a tour of the manor. Throughout the journey, Old Master Mo remained silent until they reached a less crowded area, at which point he finally couldn't help but question him.
"Jing Sheng, what exactly happened? How could he suddenly get married? He didn't even tell me!"
Shi Jingsheng wore a polite smile and spoke in a gentle tone.
"Oh dear, Ziyuan's actions were indeed inappropriate. He didn't even inform you of such a big matter. But don't be angry. He probably didn't tell you beforehand because he was afraid you would worry."
"Worry? Haven't I worried enough? This bastard... he dares to marry any kind of scumbag. I shouldn't have let him live in the first place!" The gentle mask on the face of the Mo family head suddenly shattered, and his tone was full of malice and resentment.
The smile on Shi Jingsheng's face vanished instantly. He paused, raised his eyes, and looked at him coldly.
"Uncle Mo, it's best to say such things less often in the future. You should know that the Mo family is in such a good state today because of Ziyuan. Without him, the Mo family would have collapsed long ago."
He glanced at the Mo family head's suddenly unpleasant expression, raised an eyebrow, and added, "Oh, by the way, since Ziyuan didn't tell you, I'll just let you know. He married Yi'an's sister, not some random woman you're talking about. If I hear that again, things won't be so easy for you. I have other things to do, you can continue your journey."
After saying that, Shi Jingsheng turned and left without showing any mercy.
The Mo family leader stood frozen in place, feeling utterly humiliated, yet helpless. They were no longer the naive youngsters they once were, easily manipulated. Mo Ziyuan and Shi Jingsheng were now figures he could not easily provoke.
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Mo Ziyuan took the clothes handed to him by the butler and just smiled when he heard that Shi Jingsheng had gone to find his father.
Shi Jingsheng came over shortly after hearing that Mo Ziyuan had woken up. He didn't know how to be discreet when he saw Mo Ziyuan getting dressed, and just sat on the sofa next to him, looking at him casually.
The man's face was expressionless, but Mo Ziyuan could tell at a glance that he was unhappy.
"What's wrong? You went to see my father and you're not happy about it."
Shi Jingsheng turned his face away.
"I don't."
"Not yet. Tell me what you two talked about."
Shi Jingsheng hesitated for a moment, but finally recounted the entire conversation in detail.
After listening, Mo Ziyuan suddenly chuckled, a hint of amusement creeping into his alluring eyes.
"Haha, Jing Sheng, when did you become so petty? He just said a few words to me casually."
Shi Jingsheng looked completely unconvinced.
"What are you laughing at? Stop laughing."
Mo Ziyuan's smile remained unchanged as he reached out to straighten his disheveled tie, his fingertips carrying a slightly cool temperature.
"It's really nothing. Even if he wanted to do something to me now, he wouldn't have the ability. I've already settled all ties with the Mo family."
He had actually wanted to say this to Shi Jingsheng for a long time, but he hadn't found the right opportunity. Shi Jingsheng was different from him; he had long since broken free from the shackles of the Mo family, while Jingsheng still had the entire Shi family behind him, which ultimately made him more entangled.
He abruptly changed the subject, leaning back lazily on the sofa, a sly glint in his eyes.
"However, if you really want compensation, why not share some of your wine with me? You know, Yi'an is very strict, and it's hard for me to even get a good drink these days."
"Hmph!" Shi Jingsheng raised his chin arrogantly, but his gaze softened slightly as he looked at him. "Who told you to be in such a hurry to get married? Now look what happened, you even have to rely on your brother for a drink. Remember this, if you ever need anything, just come to me, I'll take care of anything for you!"
"Mm." Mo Ziyuan responded readily, his eyes filled with a smile.
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