Stepdaughter of a wealthy family? The little darling of a Beijing tycoon

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and it was time to visit Old Master Mo for acupuncture and treatment again. As Shen Jingshu stepped out of the Li family villa, she immediately saw the familiar black Bentley parked steadily in front of the door.

She secretly wondered to herself, Mo Hanzhou, who controlled the vast Mo Group, had mountains of daily affairs to attend to, with projects worth hundreds of millions waiting for his approval. Why would he take the time to personally pick her up? It seemed a bit too formal. The driver bowed and opened the car door. Shen Jingshu bent down and sat in the car. She looked up and saw the man wearing gold-rimmed glasses, his fingers flipping through a thick stack of business documents. His brows showed the weariness of a seasoned professional, clearly indicating that he was extremely busy.

"Good morning, Mr. Mo," Shen Jingshu greeted him.

Mo Hanzhou closed the file, looked up at her, and said in a calm and polite tone, "Good morning, Miss Shen."

"Mr. Mo is usually very busy with official duties, so you can simply ask your driver to pick you up and drop you off. There's no need for you to make the trip yourself."

"Miss Shen is my grandfather's savior. Acupuncture treatment is crucial to his health, so I came here in person to show my respect." Mo Hanzhou's attitude was sincere, without the slightest bit of politeness.

After hearing this, Shen Jingshu did not refuse any further. The vehicle drove smoothly along the usual route, and soon entered the simple and elegant Mo family courtyard.

As the two approached the main hall, a loud, cheerful laugh rang out, accompanied by the clear, melodious voice of a young girl. Upon entering the hall and looking closely, they recognized the two as the twin granddaughters of the Mo family, Mo Chu and Mo Xi.

The elder sister, Mo Chu, was quiet and reserved, sitting quietly to one side with an indifferent expression and a sense of detachment. The younger sister, Mo Xi, was lively and playful, chattering about interesting things around Grandpa Mo. She made the old man laugh heartily and relax his eyes with just a few words.

Noticing the commotion at the door, the three of them turned to look. Mo Chu was the first to stand up, her expression still aloof, but her manners were impeccable, and she bowed slightly: "Miss Shen, elder brother."

Mo Xi reluctantly stood up and gave a perfunctory greeting, a hint of awkwardness hidden in her eyes. She harbored a sense of resentment but dared not openly express it.

When Grandpa Mo saw Shen Jingshu, his smile deepened, and he waved repeatedly, saying, "Jingshu, you've finally arrived! The timing is perfect!"

"Grandpa Mo, today's treatment requires an extended acupuncture session. Let's start early so you can rest sooner," Shen Jingshu said softly.

"No problem, just tell me what arrangements you want to make." The old man said, and then tried to get up by supporting himself on the armrest.

Mo Chu, ever perceptive, stepped forward first and gently but firmly supported the old man's left arm. The old man patted her hand with satisfaction, his eyes filled with affection.

Seeing this, Mo Xi was afraid of being outdone by her sister, so she hurriedly stepped forward, reached out and supported the old man's right arm, and deliberately said, "Grandpa, let me help you, you can walk very steadily."

Supported by his two granddaughters, Grandpa Mo slowly got up, and the group walked towards the inner bedroom. The special acupuncture bed had already been prepared in advance, and the calming incense was neatly arranged, just waiting for Shen Jingshu to perform acupuncture.

The first thing Shen Jingshu did upon entering the bedroom was to instruct the servants to remove all the calming incense from the room. Incense has a mild medicinal effect; while it can soothe the mind, it can also obstruct the flow of qi and blood, interfering with the effectiveness of acupuncture in clearing the meridians. No detail can be overlooked.

She casually opened the needle box she carried with her, revealing rows of Xuanmen golden needles gleaming with a cold, silvery light. With a light touch of her fingertips, her aura instantly calmed down. She spoke calmly, signaling for anyone not involved to leave.

The sisters, Mo Chu and Mo Xi, bowed politely and took their leave, slowly walking out of the bedroom. Mo Hanzhou stayed behind, carefully loosening the collar of the old man's coat and adjusting his sleeping position. After doing all this, he stood quietly in the corner, holding his breath and concentrating throughout, making sure not to make a sound to disturb the acupuncture treatment.

Shen Jingshu's wrists were steady, and her needle insertions were precise and swift. She followed the meridians and acupoints throughout the body, carefully controlling the depth and angle of each needle. She had instructed in advance that this round of treatment would last for 15 minutes longer than the previous round.

After the acupuncture was performed slowly for half the time, Old Master Mo, who had been tense and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing, gradually began to breathe long and steady. Before long, his eyelids drooped completely, and he fell into a deep sleep, with even soft, gentle snoring sounds emanating from his ears.

A rare warmth appeared in Mo Hanzhou's eyes as he stood to one side, a heavy weight lifted from his heart. The butler had mentioned to him before that his grandfather, being elderly, suffered from chronic illnesses, resulting in extremely poor sleep. He tossed and turned every night, often sitting alone in his study until dawn, a solitary lamp burning, which had gradually diminished his energy and spirit. The fact that his grandfather could now sleep peacefully during acupuncture was proof enough that the technique was effective.

Outside the bedroom door, the corridor was quiet and elegant. The two sisters stood side by side. Mo Xi turned her head to look at Mo Chu, her tone laced with a bit of sarcastic provocation, her sense of superiority overflowing: "Mo Chu, even if you try to be attentive to Grandpa in every way, it's useless. In Mom and Dad's eyes, and in the hearts of all the elders, I will always be the one they like the most. You will never catch up to me in this lifetime."

Mo Chu's expression remained indifferent; she had no intention of engaging in a conversation or argument. From a young age, Mo Xi was most adept at feigning weakness to gain sympathy. Whenever her family paid her even a little attention, she would rack her brains to use tricks to steal everyone's focus. Over the years, her parents had become accustomed to ignoring Mo Chu's emotions, favoring their charming and coquettish younger daughter, Mo Xi.

Only the old man treated her equally, always understanding her introverted and taciturn nature, which was why Mo Chu genuinely respected him. Because she was grateful for her grandfather's protection, she held Shen Jing Shu, who could cure the old man's chronic illness, in the highest esteem, always being courteous and never daring to show the slightest disrespect.

Faced with her sister's deliberate provocation, Mo Chu was too lazy to waste words arguing. She turned around and went straight downstairs to the living room to sit and enjoy her tea.

Mo Xi was rebuffed and pursed her lips, finding it all rather boring. Over the years, she had repeatedly provoked Mo Chu, and Mo Chu's temperament had become increasingly calm and reserved; she would no longer be provoked and lose control like she had in her youth.

She clearly remembered that time when she was young, when she deliberately pressed Mo Chu relentlessly until Mo Chu couldn't take it anymore and pushed her. She immediately burst into tears, pretending to have suffered a great injustice. Without asking what had happened, her parents immediately concluded that Mo Chu was vicious and punished her severely, locking her in the attic for several days to reflect on her actions.

Since then, in the hearts of Mo's parents, the labels have been firmly attached: Mo Chu is aloof and rebellious with a sharp personality, while Mo Xi is obedient, sensible, gentle, and considerate. The two sisters are clearly two extremes.