Chapter 696: The More She Looked At Him, The More Satisfied She Was (4)
Although Qiao Yuying did judge people by their looks sometimes, she was not a fool!
This was her precious daughter's boyfriend; she had to be careful!
After all, one's attitude toward a person is based firstly on their looks and ultimately their character!
He grew up in the countryside from a young age and then lived in an environment like the Mo family's. It was already quite impressive that he was not blinded by luxury and did not become arrogant!
At least, it was very evident that this young fellow was winning her favor.
To be willing to win the favor of a girl's parents meant that he cares!
The grandson of the Mo family possessed great social standing, but he could put down his status to please her. Not bad!
Gu Qingyao had been here for more than three years and attended a first-class university. She had met countless knowledgeable people, and because she was the granddaughter of the Qiao Family, she had also met many young males from upper-class society. In the three years with neither Mo Beihan by her side nor any contact with him, Gu Qingyao still cared so much about him. This meant that she truly liked him.
He was someone who once passed the Gu family's assessment and got engaged to Gu Qingyao. Qiao Yuying would not rashly deny Mo Beihan just because he was birthed by a countryside woman and Mo Huai. She still had to observe him.
Qiao Yuying had sufficient manners to not find problems with someone whom she met for the first time while Mo Beihan tried all ways to coax her. It should be known that in the previous lifetime, Mo Beihan's identity was not inferior to that of the current Qiao Yuying, and he interacted with people much more capable than Qiao Yuying. If he really wanted to please someone, Qiao Yuying definitely would not be repelled against him.
It was a meal with much talk and laughter. Qiao Yuying could tell that Gu Jinfeng was a fine man as well. This was her daughter's older cousin and a child who grew up with the teachings of the Gu family. Her daughter grew up in such an environment, and Qiao Yuying liked them a lot just by looking at them
The meal lasted over two hours, and the sun had already set when they returned. Qiao Yuying told Mo Beihan and Gu Jinfeng to head back first while she brought Gu Qingyao back to the Qiao house.
Qiao Yuying had a driver to pick her up. Watching Qiao Yuying and Gu Qingyao leave, Mo Beihan, who stood at the hotel entrance in all smiles, finally heaved a sigh of relief!
Gu Jinfeng folded his arms. "I couldn't tell! It turns out that you are so good at sucking up to people!"
Mo Beihan was still smiling. "What do you mean suck up? That is called putting effort. This is Yao Yao's mother, my future mother-in-law. Of course, I have to coax her and make her happy!"
Without waiting for Gu Jinfeng to reply, Mo Beihan immediately continued, "I want to marry her precious daughter, so isn't it a given that I have to coax her? For such intelligent people like us, would we make someone unhappy when we wish to treat someone well?"
Gu Jinfeng: "..."
Are you addicted to bootlicking?
"You're sucking up to even me?"
You even said that I'm intelligent. Do I need you to remind me?
Mo Beihan's smile remained. "What can I do? I like Yao Yao, and she cares about you, her Fourth Cousin!"
Gu Jinfeng: "..."
Fuck!
He clearly knew that this scoundrel was sucking up to him, but he still felt amazing. What was happening?
Gu Jinfeng looked at him speechlessly and quickly took his leave first!
On the other hand, Qiao Yuying and Gu Qingyao returned to the Qiao house. At night, the mother and daughter slept in the same bed. Qiao Yuying asked, "Did Mo Beihan really grow up in the countryside from a young age? He grew up with you all?"
Gu Qingyao was taken aback. "Why do you ask that, Mother?"
Qiao Yuying replied, "Your Fourth Brother is pretty great, and I can tell that he will not be inferior to your cousins after adapting to this place. He is only lacking in experience at present, but that is caused by his living environment since young which is understandable.
"But Mo Beihan is a little different!"
Gu Qingyao's heart leaped a beat.
Chapter 697: Bring You Out To Play
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Of course Mo Beihan was different. He had too many experiences!
"Mother, what about him is different? I feel that Brother Beihan is quite good!"
Qiao Yuying looked at her and said, "Mo Beihan is too calm. Compared to your Fourth Cousin, he is evidently calm and experienced. He shouldn't have seen everything in a foreign country before, but why was he so calm?"
Gu Qingyao blinked. "Just because of that?"
Qiao Yuying nodded.
Gu Qingyao chuckled. "That's very simple! Brother Beihan is different from us. Fourth Cousin is from the Gu family, and although the Gu family has fallen, its foundations are still there. After all, there were people to teach him from a young age, and he has seen many fine items before. You know about my hometown's environment too. He has had vast knowledge since young, but the living conditions were very difficult as well, so in his eyes, he was initially confident that what he had heard of or seen before was the best.
"But now that he came to this foreign environment overseas, it is way beyond his expectations, and all his past self-confidence took a hit. Thus, he naturally cannot accept the situation at once.
"But Brother Beihan is different. His living conditions were tough since young and originally thought that all families were like those he had come into contact with before. But later on, with the Gu family's guidance, he realized his limited outlook. Afterward, he went to the outside world to take a job where he experienced an even wider world and his surprise was even greater. It could be said that his growth was from continuously experiencing a new world and broadening his knowledge.
"A person like him is already used to the existence of things beyond his expectations in this world. He never believes that the world is only in the way he had seen before. To him, existence beyond his knowledge is only normal."
Qiao Yuying was a little dazed from listening, but it seemed to make sense.
Before she could think through clearly, Gu Qingyao spoke again,
"Furthermore, Brother Beihan was extremely surprised when he found out that you are my mother. He was very worried that you would despise him and stop me from being together with him. So he did a lot of homework beforehand as he was worried that you would despise him for looking like he had not seen the world before!"
Qiao Yuying raised a brow. "Really?"
Gu Qingyao's bright and wide eyes were very earnest. "Of course it's true!"
Looking at her daughter's behavior, Qiao Yuying did not pursue it further. Although she felt that there was something strange, there were many capable people in this world. For example, her daughter was exceptionally intelligent and had many talents. Hence, she should not go so far as to think that everyone should be the way that she had seen before.
Anyway, it was a good thing that her son-in-law was outstanding!
Gu Qingyao sighed in relief. Her mother was too sensitive to be able to tell that.
Gu Qingyao stayed in the Qiao House for a day. Qiao Yuying was rather happy with Gu Jinfeng's arrival. She told the family about it as well so that they could take care of Gu Jinfeng in the future, especially when he was living near them.
As for Mo Beihan, she did not tell her family about him for the time being. She still had to observe him for a period of time. She must pass her assessment first. It was not too late to tell her family afterward.
The next day, Gu Qingyao went to look for Gu Jinfeng and Mo Beihan to bring them around to familiarize themselves with the surroundings and introduce various aspects of local life, including living habits and prices.
Only during the evening did she and Mo Beihan leave by themselves and drive to her school.
The sky was beginning to darken when they arrived!
It was still early then, and Mo Beihan liked such free time. He asked Gu Qingyao with a smile, "Where do you wish to go?"
"Hmm?"
Mo Beihan raised a brow. "It's still early. Don't you wish to go out and play?"
A smile emerged on Gu Qingyao's face. There was a look of anticipation in her eyes. "Go out... and play?"
Mo Beihan patted her head with a smile in a pampering manner. "That's right. I'll bring you out to play. Where do you wish to go?"
Chapter 698: Chapter 697
In the previous lifetime, he would bring her out whenever he had the time. She loved to follow him around then.
But after their rebirth, society was not as open as before, and they had to be careful with everything they did due to taboos. After she went abroad, both of them were separated, and there was no opportunity for him to bring her out to play.
Truth to be told, they had not gone on an official date after so many years in this second lifetime.
Gu Qingyao thought for a moment and grabbed his arm. "Accompany me to shop and then... I want to eat ice cream, desserts and a candlelight dinner. Then... send me home when I am tired."
These seem to be things that young couples in love like to do, right?
Gu Qingyao beamed at him. "And in the future, wait for me to finish my classes every day, accompany me to have my meals in the canteen, help me to save a seat in the library... and... and...
"Ah... Just these things first. I will add more when I recall them in the future. Anyway, let's go shopping first for now. And... you shall pay for the items that I buy. Afterward, we can have a candlelight dinner before heading home."
Mo Beihan was delighted. The corners of his lips curved up unknowingly as he looked at Gu Qingyao in all smiles. It was the first time Gu Qingyao saw such a smile from Mo Beihan – he looked very handsome and a little mischievous!
Anyway, it was the kind of electrifying smile that dazzled her and made her mind drift.
Before she could return to her senses, Mo Beihan suddenly leaned in toward her and said, "Sure. I'll do whatever you say. Uh... After we reach home... what should we do?"
Gu Qingyao was startled. She had not realized what he was saying at first, but looking at that evidently ill-intentioned smile, her face flushed immediately!
Looking at her reddened face and the blush that swiftly extended to her ears and neck, Mo Beihan's smile deepened. He inched closer to her uncontrollably, such that she could feel his breath on her face. As he spoke, the slight movement of his lips could touch her anytime!
"What's wrong? Why are you blushing?"
Scumbag!
Gu Qingyao glared at him. This fellow was doing it on purpose.
She pushed him away angrily and turned around to get out of the car.
The moment her hand reached the car door, Mo Beihan pulled her back. He leaned over again to trap her between himself and the car seat. "What's wrong? Why are you running away?"
"Who's running away?" Gu Qingyao retorted, refusing to be outdone.
Her flushed cheeks and nervous expression made her look like a young lady who just started dating. Mo Beihan was amused yet at the same time a little upset.
She already knew him so well and had even given herself to him, but she was still so shy. Ultimately, it was because he was not doing well enough as a boyfriend.
Mo Beihan reached his hands out and hugged her.
Gu Qingyao was shocked, but when she came around, Mo Beihan had already returned to his original seat while she was sitting on his lap and laying in his arms.
Mo Beihan hugged her and asked, "Yao Yao, do you... blame me?"
Gu Qingyao froze. "What?"
Mo Beihan sighed and asked, "I once promised you that I will not do anything to you before we get married. That day... was all my fault!"
Gu Qingyao did not expect him to say such things and only realized why he said that after thinking for a while.
Uneasiness crept onto her face. How embarrassing!
"I do not blame you. Just now... I... I have not been teased by you before! When you did it suddenly... of course I would be shy!
"We have already reached this stage. If I still fuss about that, it would be too melodramatic!"
Chapter 699: A Lesson
Although Gu Qingyao was used to being pampered, she had, after all, lived dozens of years in both her previous and present lifetimes. If she still was ignorant of such matters, she would have been living for nothing.
Mo Beihan was someone she had set her mind on, and she was already prepared to marry him. If not for going abroad which disrupted their plans, they would already be a married couple now.
Now that they finally met after a long period of separation, it was only expected for them to have already done it. Gu Qingyao did not feel that Mo Beihan failed to give her enough respect.
However...
Gu Qingyao was still very delighted that he would treat her so carefully.
Mo Beihan was also glad that Gu Qingyao did not blame him. As for being melodramatic...
He liked it!
A woman was melodramatic when pampered and sensible when forced by the circumstance!
Embracing her into a hug, Mo Beihan said with a smile, "If you are not melodramatic enough, it means that I am lacking!"
Gu Qingyao: "..."
This fellow's words of love are really irresistible.
Mo Beihan led her down the car, and they headed to the department stores.
On their way there, Guo Yu and his group of friends happened to walk over. Once they saw Gu Qingyao, one of the lackeys exclaimed, "Isn't... Isn't that the little beauty from the Qiao family? Why is there a man with her? She's dating someone now?"
Gu Qingyao had been here for three years. Although she had kept a very low profile and the Qiao family never specially introduced her in public before, some people in the upper-class society who were related to the Qiao family would still know about it.
The Guo family was one of them!
Ever since the first time Guo Yu met Gu Qingyao in school, he was besotted by her and always thought of getting Gu Qingyao.
In the beginning, he did not have any inhibition toward Gu Qingyao, but unexpectedly, she became the Qiao family's granddaughter not long later, and this worried him.
But his Guo family was not inferior!
Guo Yu was used to years of being sought after and had countless women by his side, including those from wealthy families. However, Qin Si did not pay any attention to him back then, and he made up his mind to get that woman.
But before he managed to deal with Qin Si, he laid his eyes on Gu Qingyao.
This woman was the same as well. Regardless of how he pursued her, she was nonchalant toward him, and Gu Qingyao almost became Guo Yu's obsession over these years.
Gu Qingyao was the inheritor of Qiao Jewelry and marrying her was equivalent to obtaining Qiao Jewelry – Guo Yu was extremely clear of this fact.
Unfortunately, not only did Gu Qingyao reject him, she even gave him several beatings!
There was not a single man beside Gu Qingyao in the past, but someone suddenly appeared now. It was impossible for Guo Yu to ignore it even if he wanted to!
Guo Yu followed that person's gaze, and indeed, there was a man in a black outfit beside Gu Qingyao. That person held her hand, and they looked very intimate. Guo Yu narrowed his eyes immediately!
Another person said, "It can't be! Boss, where did this fellow come from? Do you want us to teach him a lesson?"
Guo Yu scoffed. "There are so many reckless people. As this little beauty grows up and reaches the age to marry, there would be more and more people coveting after her. No one dared to make a move because I was around in the past, but this fellow actually appeared with no fear of death. Just nice... Let this be a warning to others!"
The people behind him immediately became bloodthirsty as they clenched their fists in excitement.
Mo Beihan brought Gu Qingyao shopping and bought her many things that young girls liked. Due to Mo Beihan's intentional interruption, Gu Qingyao did not realize the people tailing behind them.
But Mo Beihan was different. Those people behind them were too obvious!
Chapter 700: I Am So Handsome
Since Guo Yu wanted to teach Mo Beihan a lesson, he had to tail them to see who exactly this person was. He had to identify the person first so that it would be easier to take action in the future.
Thus, he had been tailing them.
Seeing that Mo Beihan and Gu Qingyao were so intimate, he could obviously tell that they were a couple and not relatives.
The both of them went around until night fell and only went home after having dinner.
Gu Qingyao was exhausted and fell asleep after taking a shower. However, Mo Beihan said that he still had some matters to settle and went to the study.
It was still not considered late, thus Gu Qingyao simply left him to work and headed to sleep first.
The next day, both of them agreed to eat at the canteen together. As their class was dismissed around the same time, Mo Beihan did not pick her up and instead waited for her at the agreed location.
Gu Qingyao went to look for Mo Beihan the moment she finished her lessons, but Guo Yu suddenly appeared.
"Gu Qingyao!"
Gu Qingyao paused in her tracks. She was not surprised to see Guo Yu in front of her.
This fellow had been following them the entirety of yesterday. She did not notice it at first due to Mo Beihan's interruption, but they continued to tail them, and if she still did not realize it, all the years of practicing martial arts were wasted.
Ignoring him, she turned around and continued to walk.
Guo Yu was infuriated and rushed forward to stop her again. "Stop. Who was the person beside you yesterday? Who allowed you to be so intimate with him?"
Gu Qingyao's gaze turned cold. "Is it any of your business?"
Guo Yu replied, "Why is it not my business? I've been pursuing you for years, and you never showed me any good attitude before. Yet you actually fell for another guy now. Do you think I'm dead?"
Gu Qingyao said, "Was the previous beating not hard enough? Are you still running about now?"
"You..."
"Move aside!"
Guo Yu was infuriated. "What can you do if I don't? Do you wish to be violent in public? Let me tell you, Gu Qingyao, for such a beautiful lady like you to be violent, it's not... Ah..."
Gu Qingyao had no patience to listen to his chatter. This person was just a scoundrel who would only remember the lesson after a beating!
Talking to him was just a waste of time!
Gu Qingyao kicked him and pressed an acupuncture point on Guo Yu's wrist, causing his entire arm to hurt!
Fuck!
This technique again!
This girl was always so vicious!
"Ow, ow... Gu Qingyao, let me go. I am the Young Master of the Guo Family. You, you... dare to hit me. The Guo family definitely will not let you off."
Gu Qingyao rolled her eyes. "It's not my first time beating you up anyway. Do I need to consider that?"
"You..." Guo Yu glared. "If you have the guts, let me go, and let's fight one-on-one!"
Gu Qingyao replied, "Why would I fight you one-on-one?"
"Do you... do you still have any morals? How dare you bully people just because you study medicine?"
Gu Qingyao: "..."
Are you really a punk?
Are you actually talking about morals with me?
"Stay away from me next time. Or else I will beat you up whenever I see you!"
Gu Qingyao pushed Guo Yu away fiercely and wanted to leave.
Guo Yu looked chased after her immediately but this time, he only followed her and dared not block her way. "Gu Qingyao, why do you not like me? Look, I am so handsome. Where are you going to find someone more handsome than me?
"My family background is also very good, don't you think? The Guo family is such a big family. If you marry me, you will lead a comfortable life, and I can protect you forever! I promise that you can live without any restraints for the rest of your life, all right?"