Too high to reach

Chapter 13 The Most Distant Couple
She sent someone to Xishan to fetch her eldest son, while Wang Shi stayed in the house reviewing the accounts.

Suddenly there was a commotion outside. "Madam, the Second Master has entered!"

Hearing this, she raised an eyebrow: "You're inside? Weren't you supposed to be back the day after tomorrow?"

Her husband, who had been away for several months, returned, and she wasn't unhappy about it.

In particular, he arranged a high-ranking marriage for his eldest daughter and also arranged an unexpectedly good marriage for his second daughter!
This is precisely the time to show off to him, to surprise him, and to make him admire you immensely.

However, her expression and tone made it seem as if her husband's early return had disturbed her.

"Are you already inside?" she asked through the door, still seated.

"They're inside!"

Is the master home?

"The master hasn't returned yet!"

Then he got up and looked in the mirror.

I tidied my hair and changed my clothes. After thinking for a moment, I applied some lip rouge. Looking around, I was satisfied.

Before I could even go out to greet them, I heard a series of footsteps outside.

"Master!" Qiu Hong called out, opening the curtain.

A man bowed slightly as he entered the house.

He was of medium height, with handsome features, and his dark eyes made his entire face very expressive.

However, his beard looked like it hadn't been trimmed in a long time; it was a bit messy.

His outer cloak was also wrinkled.

Perhaps due to the long journey, his face was weathered and he looked very tired.

When Wang saw this, she said in a nonchalant tone, "Why are you back today? Shouldn't it be the day after tomorrow?"

The disdain was obvious.

Mo Ruhai had long since broken up with his wife in his heart, so he didn't care about her tone.

He said in the same calm tone, "Before the New Year, the adults wanted to submit the documents, so they set off back a couple of days earlier, and the journey was smooth."

He took off his outer cloak, but Wang didn't reach out to take it. Qiu Hong quickly took it and hung it up.

Qiu Xiang poured hot water into the copper basin.

She wiped her face with a hot towel and washed her hands. She went into the inner room and changed into the clothes and shoes she wore at home.

After tidying up, he came out and sat down, where Qiu Hong served him tea.

He remained silent, drinking a hot cup of tea until his body felt less stiff. He then turned to Wang and asked, "Is everything alright at home?"

"All is well," Wang replied casually.

Wang was very angry about her husband's indifference, but she didn't know what to do.

"Father." Mo Wen entered with a smile. "Father, you must be tired from your journey." She was already known for her elegant and dignified demeanor, and these past two days she had taken it to an even higher level.

Mo Ruhai looked at his eldest daughter intently. In just a few months, she seemed to have grown into a young lady all of a sudden!
She was beautiful and elegant, and I couldn't help but smile, my eyes crinkling, as I softly called out, "Wenwen!"

Mowen sat down next to Wang Shi. Judging from her mother's expression, she probably hadn't had a chance to talk about her own affairs yet.

If Dad finds out, he'll be shocked!

Finally, someone else knew about her joy, and her face turned red.

Just then, a series of light and quick footsteps came from the doorway.

"Father!" The curtain was lifted, and Mo Yi came in.

Unlike her usual quiet and reserved demeanor, at this moment, her eyes shone brightly, and she smiled broadly, revealing a set of white teeth.

"Dad, you're back!"

Mo Ruhai immediately grinned, revealing a full set of teeth. "Yi Yi... Daddy's back." His voice was clearly excited, unlike when he saw Mo Wen.

"Father, you've worked so hard!" Mo Yi approached and quickly bowed.

Her eyes never left her father, and she didn't even bother to greet Wang Shi. "Was your journey smooth? Was your business going well? Are you used to the food? Are you experiencing any water or soil acclimatization issues?" "...Silly girl, so many questions at once, which one should I answer first?" Mo Ruhai chuckled as he looked his second daughter up and down. "Look, Yi Yi seems to have grown taller! And she's even more beautiful now!"

Just from his voice, you could tell that his face was full of affirmation and doting affection.

“Daughter has grown more than half an inch taller! Father looks so thin, is he too tired? Is he not used to the food there?” Mo Yi asked worriedly.

Mo Ruhai stroked his beard, squinting as he enjoyed his daughter's care, before he could even speak.

Wang was displeased first: her outstanding eldest son, her beautiful eldest daughter, her lively youngest daughter, her clever youngest son... her husband would never have had this expression when he saw them!

He was only kind to this shrew!
She couldn't help but scold him angrily: "Mo Yi! Slow down when you walk and talk! You're all so flustered, you don't act like a proper young lady at all! Look at your older sister! How many times have I told you to change?"

"Yes, Mother." Mo Yi quickly wiped the smile off her face and stood up obediently.

Mo Ruhai immediately objected, "She's just a young girl. She hasn't seen her father for months, so she's naturally excited and a little impatient. Isn't that normal? Why are you going to criticize that?!"

Huh?!
Ms. Wang was a little incredulous: What's wrong with this person?
Did you shut me down the moment I walked in?

"Did I say something wrong? How old is she? Why is she always so reckless?" Wang pointed at Mo Yi. In fact, Mo Yi had been dressed neatly these past few days, but that was only in her own eyes.

Unable to withstand Wang's nitpicking: "Look at what she's wearing! It's as if I'm her stepmother who didn't make her clothes and mistreated her!"

She's quite assertive.

But Mo Ruhai was equally assertive: "I think Yi Yi is perfect! Wen Wen has one style, Yi Yi has another. Both are good! My daughter, both are good!"

"You! You came in and immediately stopped me?" Wang was extremely surprised.

What is he doing?
Did they go up the mountain to hunt tigers?

Mo Wen glared at Mo Yi and quickly advised, "Mother! All my brothers and sisters are your and Father's own children. They are all very good! Father just came into the family, and I have a lot of questions I want to ask him too!"

“Wenwen is right!” Mo Ruhai nodded in agreement.

Seeing her eldest daughter come out to mediate, Madam Wang dared not shout anymore, but she was still unconvinced: "Hmph! You don't know, that girl Mo Yi always stirs up trouble. Just the other day, she made her third aunt fuss for half a day over a few pots of daffodils!"

Mo Ruhai, however, wore a mocking expression: "Liu Shi, who doesn't argue with whom? What doesn't she argue with? Are you going to talk about your own daughter because of her?"

"..." Wang was even angrier: "Leaving aside what Liu did, you started arguing with me the moment you walked in. I'd like to ask you why?"

"Mother!" Mo Wen quickly stopped her again.

“Father…” Mo Yi also became nervous and quickly stopped her father.

"Hmph!" Mo Ruhai didn't want his two daughters to worry, so he remained silent.

“She’s already fifteen. How many more years can she stay at home? If you spoil her like this, who will spoil her when she goes to live with someone else?” Madam Wang lowered her tone.

Mo Ruhai smiled faintly, his face full of arrogance: "I won't indulge her. I won't give it to her, okay?"

"You?!" She had already given in, but her husband wouldn't!?
Mo Wen quickly pressed her mother down, "Mother, Father just came in, look how tired he is. Father, have another cup of tea. Mo Yi, what are you doing?" She quickly picked up the teapot. She also glared at Mo Yi, not even bothering to offer any advice!

Mo Yi moved closer to Mo Ruhai: "Father, are you hungry? Would you like me to make you a bowl of noodles?"

"Father isn't hungry. We'll have dinner when your uncle comes back!" Mo Ruhai said with a smile.

After calming down the agitated Wang Shi, Mo Wen said softly, "Mother! Father is back, and we have so much to talk about!"

Then Wang remembered, "Hmph! I'll use my daughter's marriage as leverage to give him a good dressing down later."

A smug look appeared on his lips as he glared at the father and daughter, then fell silent.

Mo Ruhai also knew when to stop, "Has Mo Da returned?" He was also very concerned about his eldest son.

"I just sent someone to pick him up! Mo Fan went with him too, he won't be back until tomorrow or the day after. Mo Bao hasn't started his holiday yet..."

The couple argued for a while before starting to chat about everyday things.

On the importance of speaking well.

The female lead was a bit aggrieved at first, but there will be more... I'm the stepmother!
But things will get better!

Welcome back, old friend "Dreaming Back to Moganshan"! We're all lining the streets with a lively Yangko dance to welcome you...

The opening of this book is so chilling, I'm shivering...

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