Chapter 1035: Mo Family Princess’s Marriage [37] Chapter 1035: Mo Family Princess’s Marriage [37] Xiao Yebai arrived at the clubhouse for a meal and to talk business, and by the time everything concluded, it was already two o’clock in the afternoon.

As the group of people left the private room and just reached the outside lobby, a man suddenly spoke up beside him, “Mr. Chu!”

Xiao Yebai looked up.

A young man was sitting in the dark-colored business lounge area ahead, with several men dressed in black, resembling bodyguards, standing behind him.

Their presence was so grand that it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to describe it as a prince making a royal tour.

Hearing the voice, Chu Xiuhuang casually glanced over.

Upon seeing the tall, refined figure by the comer, his expression subtly changed, and he already stood up, “Yo, what a coincidence.”

“Indeed, Mr. Chu, such a coincidence. Are you also here for a meal?” President Wu was somewhat excited.

His company had been seeking investments lately, and apart from today’s Mo Group, the Huangyou Investment managed by Chu Xiuhuang had also been a key target of their efforts not long ago.

Unfortunately…

Although Mr. Chu’s investment acumen was exceptional and he had a strong financial backing, he didn’t seem interested in their type of internet projects…

Chu Xiuhuang hooked the corner of his mouth, his gaze drifting lightly over his face, “President Wu, about the matter you discussed with me last time, I’m still considering it. Why are you in such a rush to find someone else?”

And to coincidentally find Xiao Yebai?

Heh.

Interesting.

The most sensational news in the investment circle over the past six months was the emergence of Xiao Yebai, who, backed by the Mo Group, had forcefully carved out a path in the internet sector which they had never ventured into before.

Because of this, the Mo Group had suddenly caught the attention of the municipal government’s business department, and just a few days ago, they were even publicly commended at a city committee work meeting…

He truly couldn’t ignore it even if he wanted to.

President Wu looked a bit embarrassed, but he didn’t hide anything, “Mr. Chu, actually today is our first meeting with Manager Xiao. He’s very interested in our project, and we are indeed in desperate need of investment, so…”

“Is that so.” Chu Xiuhuang nodded, “So Manager Xiao, right after getting promoted, comes to poach my client, isn’t that a bit inconsiderate?”

President Wu was shocked, “Mr. Chu, you misunderstand… This really has nothing to do with Manager Xiao, it was me who…”

“President Wu, I’ve suddenly changed my mind.” Chu Xiuhuang smiled, “I suddenly think… your company’s project is actually quite good.”

President Wu was a bit dumbfounded, “Mr. Chu, do you mean…”

“I happen to be free right now, shall we talk?” Chu Xiuhuang raised an eyebrow.

President Wu: “…”
He looked towards Xiao Yebai.

Actually, the meal they just had was quite enjoyable because of their conversation with this young man.

Moreover, Xiao Yebai was very sincere in expressing that he would try his utmost to persuade the Mo Group’s board of directors to agree to this cooperation…

“Since President Wu has business to discuss, I won’t disturb you,” Xiao Yebai spoke nonchalantly.

President Wu coughed twice, “Manager Xiao, I’m sorry…”

“It’s fine.” Xiao Yebai nodded slightly and was about to walk away.

“Xiao Yebai.”

Chu Xiuhuang called out to him.

As the man looked up.

“If I remember correctly…” Chu Xiuhuang’s eyes twinkled with a smile, “tomorrow is the college entrance exam for the Little Princess, right?”

Xiao Yebai didn’t speak.

Chu Xiuhuang seemed accustomed to it and continued cheerfully, “Where is the Little Princess taking her exams tomorrow?”

Xiao Yebai: “I don’t know.”

“Really?” Chu Xiuhuang didn’t believe it, “You live under the same roof, see each other every day, and you wouldn’t know about her matters? Especially something as significant as the college entrance exams…”

President Wu looked puzzled.

But before he could figure it out, Xiao Yebai had already turned and left.

“Heh–”
Chu Xiuhuang let out a bold laugh.

President Wu: “…”
After thinking it through, he finally spoke up, “Mr. Chu. I don’t know what issues you have with Manager Xiao, but today it was truly me who arranged to discuss the cooperation with him, and he also had no idea our company had contacted Huangyou before…”

“How much?” Chu Xiuhuang interrupted him.

President Wu: “How much what…”

“Two hundred million, is that enough to invest in your company?” Chu Xiuhuang’s tone was as casual as if he was talking about today’s weather.

**
Xiao Yebai got into his car, and his phone rang.

He frowned involuntarily.

When he saw that the display on the phone screen was not a specific person’s name, Xiao Yebai narrowed his eyes and answered the call, “What’s the matter?”

“Can’t I call you if there’s nothing wrong? Really heartless, haven’t we been out of touch for a few months? How heartless can you be, if I hadn’t initiated contact, would you ever think to call me? And you’re still so cold!” The man on the phone complained bitterly, clearly dissatisfied.

Xiao Yebai said, “Weren’t you on a business trip?”

“So you did know I was on a business trip?” Zhan Yao breathed a sigh of relief, “What are you doing?”

Xiao Yebai countered without answering, “Why did you call?”

The same indifferent tone.

Zhan Yao was momentarily choked up but quickly got to the point, “I heard you were just promoted recently, how is it going as the investment department manager at Mo Group?”

Xiao Yebai was succinct: “It’s alright.”

“Then it seems you’re doing well. With your expertise and ability, working in such a growing company suits you well, no wonder you were promoted so quickly.”

Xiao Yebai raised an eyebrow but remained silent.

Actually, working at the Mo Group had not been very smooth.

He had joined the investment department of the Mo Group immediately after returning to the country last year, with Old Master Mo’s intention for him to start from a minor position. Although Mo Yaoxiong disagreed, since the company was ultimately ruled by Old Master Mo alone, he had no choice but to agree,
Fortunately, Xiao Yebai was allowed to choose which department he wanted to work in.

After entering the current investment department, it took him an entire year to rise from a regular employee to department manager.

Too slow.

Especially after the recent promotion, he encountered even more troubling issues, mainly with the company’s personnel mediation.

He was still just a department manager, but he could already feel the obstacles when pushing forward projects.

Like many family businesses, Mo Group was founded single-handedly by old man Mo; because its history of wealth was quite unique, the early shareholders had all been his brothers who had risen with him in the underworld.

Today, as the company grew larger, with changes in development directions, internal personnel issues became increasingly apparent.

It was still just a lurking phase, but later as he climbed higher within the company, conflicts with these forces would inevitably erupt…

“But don’t say I didn’t warn you,” Zhan Yao’s voice sounded again, “Human nature is selfish; watch your back and don’t try too hard. After all, you’re not a Mo Family member, and in the end, the old man will definitely leave the company to his granddaughter…”

“Are you done?” Xiao Yebai interrupted coldly.

“Of course, unless you marry the Little Princess, then forget what I said,” Zhan Yao said with a chuckle, “Actually, I think the Little Princess seems quite fond of you, and she should be turning 18 this year, right? Legally old enough to marry…”

“Snap!”

The call was disconnected.

The driver in front glanced up.

“To the company,” Xiao Yebai instructed.

The driver nodded, “Okay.”

The car turned left ahead, now heading towards the Mo Group.

Xiao Yebai looked out the window.

The early June in Nancheng already carried the warmth of early summer. Perhaps because the air conditioning wasn’t on, he felt oddly irritable.

**
The college entrance examination was the next day.

Mo Weiyi got up early specially.

Dressed neatly, she came downstairs where Aunt Zhou had already prepared breakfast.

Old man Mo also came over specially to have breakfast with her, and instructed the servants to boil two red eggs.

The moment he saw Mo Weiyi come down, he immediately shouted, “Yiyi, eat these two red eggs, and you’ll score 100 on all your exams today.”

Mo Weiyi was speechless, “Grandpa, the minimum full score on the papers now is 150. If you want me to score 100, then I won’t get into Nancheng University.”

Old man Mo really didn’t know about this–the college entrance examination had been reformed so long ago, and he never paid attention to these matters…

“Get those eggs away!”

“Never mind, Grandpa, since you’ve gone through the trouble, it’s your good intention, and I must eat them!” Mo Weiyi smiled and sat down, starting to eat the eggs.

As she ate, she continuously glanced towards the adjacent room.

Had Xiaobai not gotten up yet?

Or had he already left?

Sure enough, old man Mo spoke, “Stop looking, he’s not home.”

Weiyi immediately questioned, “Grandpa, why do you let Xiaobai stay so busy every day?”

“A man’s career is most important,” the Mo Family’s elder dismissed.

“But he shouldn’t wear himself out because of work. Xiaobai seems to have it so tough. Since he returned to the country, he has been leaving early and returning late every day, especially recently. I haven’t seen him much…”

The Mo Family’s elder huffed.

Out of sight, out of mind.

It could help extinguish the flames of her affection for that rascal a bit quicker…

Little did he know…

Weiyi nodded.

Once she and Xiaobai were married, she would definitely be a good wife, cooking delicious food for Xiaobai every day, taking care of his basic needs, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle…

“Grandpa!” Weiyi’s eyes lit up, she put down her chopsticks, swallowed all the eggs in her mouth, and asked in a rush, “What about my birthday gift? Have you and dad decided what to give me?”

Hearing this, the Mo Family’s elder smiled and stroked his beard, “Of course, everything has already been prepared. Eighteen is a significant birthday. After your college entrance exam, just tell me when you’d like to have your birthday party, and I’ll immediately send Shi Kang to prepare the venue…”

“No, no, no!” Weiyi hurriedly refused, “I don’t want to have a birthday party this year, I want to spend it by myself.”

“Spend it by yourself? What do you mean?” the Mo Family’s elder didn’t understand.

Ever since Weiyi was born, he had treated his precious granddaughter like a princess, extravagantly celebrating each birthday from her first, inviting a broad assortment of guests.

Over the years, it had become known throughout the Nancheng circle that every May was the Little Princess of the Mo Family’s birthday, celebrated with a lavish feast for numerous guests.

This year, due to her college entrance exam preparations, Weiyi had mentioned not holding her birthday party temporarily; he thought it was just postponed, not canceled entirely.

“I have my own plans anyway, and…” Weiyi smiled, “Grandpa, I’m turning 18 this year, so could I have my own apartment as a birthday gift?”

“Your own apartment?” The Mo Family’s elder was even more puzzled, “We have so many villas in the family. Any you like is already yours. You can move into any of them…”

“Not those,” Weiyi shook her head, “I mean, eventually when I get married, I ought to move out, right? I’ll need to have my own apartment by then…”

“Nonsense!” The Mo Family’s elder frowned and flatly refused, “Even if you get married, you must live with your husband in the old house. I can’t rest easy if you’re not under my watch.”

“Who still lives with their family after they get married? Then we’d have no privacy at all, how boring…” Weiyi pouted, “Besides, other girls move out to live with their husbands after they get married. Why should I still have to live in my own house? I don’t want to!”

“You’re not like other girls,” the Mo Family’s elder insisted, “Regardless of who you marry, there must be a matrimonial home for you in the family. Otherwise, I… I’ll have him become a son-in-law of the Mo Family! That way, his family won’t have any objections, and it’s more convenient!”

Making Xiaobai become a son-in-law?

Weiyi’s eyes widened, “No way!”

The Mo Family’s elder: “Why not?”

Weiyi’s frown deepened, “Doing that would let others look down on Xiaobai when he’s out; he would lose face and hear all sorts of idle talk; no, Xiaobai will not become a son-in-law!”

The Mo Family’s elder’s eyebrows twitched, “Xiao… you mean Yebai?”

Weiyi nodded vigorously, “Who else could it be?”

The Mo Family’s elder: “…”

What a misfortune…

Who told him that Weiyi’s admiration for Xiao Yebai was just a girl’s fleeting infatuation?

So, throughout the year, he deliberately kept Xiao Yebai busy every day to reduce their chances of meeting. How could it be that after so long, Weiyi still wanted to marry that rascal?