Too high to reach

Chapter 11 Finding a Place to Live
Wang Xiujuan is assertive and likes to put on an air of doing favors for others.

But she is indeed very capable; she never arrives empty-handed.

After chatting for a while, I put down the three boxes of pastries and stood up. "I still have a lot to do at home, so I won't go to your sister-in-law's place. Tell her I'll talk to her again during the New Year."

The three Mo Yi sisters accompanied their mother to see her off.

"The old lady has been coughing these past few days, I need to keep an eye on her. Remember to remind me, it's better to do it sooner rather than later!" With that, Wang Xiujuan raised her chin, got into the car, and drove away.

Mo Qing turned around and clung to Mo Yi, "Fifth Sister, I want a purse like that too. Exactly the same one!"

Mo Yi nodded: "I'll make one for my sister when I have time."

Wang took a box of pastries and asked Qiu Hong to deliver it to the eldest son's family.

This time, she didn't intend to give it to the third wife. Although she had scolded Mo Yi about the narcissus incident, she felt even more disgusted with Liu Shi.

She opened another box and let the three sisters divide it among themselves. The rest were for her and Mo Bao.

Mo Yi and Mo Qing left, but Mo Wen stayed: "Mother, what brings Auntie here?"

"Mo Yi and Liang You's relationship is almost settled!" Wang said mysteriously.

"Huh? It actually worked?" Mo Wen was quite surprised.

This was originally a good deed she did on impulse, in high spirits after her marriage to the Xu family was successful.

Later, when her mother said it wouldn't work out, she let it go. As time went on, she realized that Liang You had always been someone she had been keeping an eye on. It would be so awkward if he really got together with Mo Yi.

"Your aunt said that at first Mrs. Liang didn't respond, so she assumed she was unwilling. She also knew Mrs. Liang was a very kind person and wouldn't want to refuse someone in person. So she planned to chat for a few minutes and then leave. But... guess what?"

Wang slapped her thigh: "What a coincidence! Liang You is back!"

Mo Wen's smiling eyes suddenly sharpened.

"Perhaps he heard about it, he asked Mrs. Liang to leave. And guess what happened?" Madam Wang's eyebrows and eyes darted around. "When Mrs. Liang came back, she told your aunt that Mo Yi was a well-mannered and good girl, and she liked her quite a bit. But she still needed to discuss it with her husband and in-laws. Isn't that an agreement?!"

"You mean... Liang You himself was willing?" Mo Wen couldn't even keep up her smile.

Wang Shi, oblivious to the change, remained excited. "It's probably true. Otherwise, why would Mrs. Liang change her mind after going out with Liang You?"

Mo Wen's smile vanished completely. She lowered her eyelids, leaned back, and said in a nonchalant tone, "Oh! I really hadn't noticed before... It turns out that the two of them are mutually attracted!"

That's not nice to hear! Wang scolded playfully, "Wenwen...what are you saying!"

Mo Wen gave a soft hum.

Seeing that her daughter seemed unhappy, Wang quickly explained, remembering what had happened before, "Don't you think about it? How many times have they met? They probably haven't even spoken a word!"

Upon closer reflection, Mo Wen... as far as I can remember, that is indeed the case.

So why would Liang You agree?
"Oh my, your aunt was so happy just now! Now that you two are engaged, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief! Wenwen, don't worry, you're the eldest daughter, so your dowry will definitely be generous. Hmm..."

Madam Wang began planning her dowry: Mowen is marrying into the Xu family! Her dowry will need to be significantly increased.

Mo Yi is going to marry into the Liang family, so she can't be unattractive...

This is completely unexpected, my goodness... Where did they get the money from?

That hateful husband...

"Hmph, your father is a good-for-nothing. He can't even afford a proper dowry for his daughter. If it weren't for your mother, your maternal grandfather, and your aunt, how would she have survived? How can a girl establish herself in her husband's family if her dowry isn't good enough?!"

Today, Mo Wen lost patience and said, "Mo Yi doesn't usually show it, but she really is quite lucky! Mother, I'll go back now!"

Back in the room, I immediately called Dujuan over.

"Let me ask you... do you recall Liang You ever speaking to Mo Yi?"

Seeing the girl's serious question, Dujuan calmed herself down and thought carefully for a while. Finally, she shook her head: "No."

Mo Wen had the same impression. "Miss, in my memory, among all the daughters of my relatives and friends, you really do talk to Young Master Liang the most."

Mo Wen nodded again. They were just being polite; they hadn't said a single word outside the box!

Although what is commonly said in the world is: "A fair maiden is sought after by a gentleman." "One family's daughter is sought after by a hundred families!"

But in reality, outstanding men are noticed even earlier and by many more people!
Some girls started doing it a long time ago. My mother and I are examples of that!

If this is something Liang You is willing to do, then there must be some other suspicious circumstances that he doesn't know about!

Hmph! Thank goodness I didn't end up with him, otherwise we'd be so sickeningly lovey-dovey!

Good job, Mo Yi!
Mo Wen's chest heaved; he was furious!

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That evening, Mo Ruhai was having dinner at home.

Dinner included crispy fish, braised tofu, stir-fried pork belly with sauerkraut, fried vegetarian meatballs, three-delicacy soup, and scallion and fried pork crackling pancakes.

The pancakes were made by Sister Zhong; they taste best when eaten hot...

This was also a favorite of Mo Fan and Mo Bao; as soon as Mo Rushan picked up his chopsticks, they started eating as well.

Mo Yi always felt a cold gaze shooting at her from near Mo Wen, but when she looked, there was nothing unusual... so she thought it was just Shui Xian being paranoid afterward.

Liu noticed that Wang was angry and couldn't even eat her meal: she knew that Wang's eldest sister had brought some snacks but hadn't given any to the third branch of the family!

"Second sister-in-law, I heard your eldest sister has arrived!"

Wang was in a good mood and didn't bother arguing with her about the narcissus incident. She laughed and said, "Yes! My eldest sister is here. She's helping me with something, and it's making some progress. Oh dear, it's not done yet, so it's not convenient to talk about it now!" She finally couldn't resist showing off a little.

As Mo Yi ate her pancake, she saw Mo Yuan touch her third aunt.

Liu was about to continue making a scene, but when her daughter touched her, she noticed Wang's smugness.

This guy always has to show off when something good happens. What good thing has happened to him this time?

What makes her proud... is money, and... her daughter's marriage?!
Could it be that Mo Wen's marriage has been arranged?

"Second sister-in-law, are you talking about Wenwen's marriage?" she asked immediately.

Mo Yi also looked at her mother...

"Third sister-in-law, Wenwen is still sitting here. Is this the time to say such things?" Zhuang Shi, feeling indebted to her, quickly stopped her.

Madam Liu didn't take it seriously: "If Wen'er finds a partner, it's a good thing for the Mo family. The girls in the family are all grown up, what's the harm in listening?"

"That's the rule! You have a girl too!"

Liu was unwilling to accept this, but Mo Yuan quickly stopped her: "Mother!" In her heart she thought: We haven't found out anything yet, what's the rush?
"Hmph! In this house, I can't even speak!" Liu finally stopped making a scene.

Mo Rushan ate his meal slowly, as if he hadn't heard a thing.

Mo Fan and Mo Bao were enjoying their meal and didn't care what was being said.

Taking a moment to inquire about Mo Fan's studies, Mo Rushan then asked Zhuang Shi, "Madam, will Mo Da be back soon?"

That's just how the world is; if an elder brother-in-law has something to say, he can't ask his younger brother and sister-in-law directly; he has to go around in circles.

Zhuang quickly replied, "We'll send someone to pick you up in three days!"

"Father, let me go pick up my elder brother!" Mo Fan said.

"Alright! Go a day early, take a look around, immerse yourself in the atmosphere! Then improve your skills and pass the exam to study alongside your older brother!"

Mo Fan nodded with a wry smile.

Madam Wang smiled again: Mo Da and Mo Wen are where she finds her place in the world!
(End of this chapter)