"Stop talking nonsense. I'm not a pedophile."
Mo Beichen admitted that the little girl was very beautiful, but at eighteen, in his eyes, she was just a childish kid.
Downstairs, all the prominent families in the capital were congratulating Old Master Xia on finding such a cute and sweet granddaughter.
Only the Xia family members all had straight faces.
Especially Old Master Xia's younger brother and his son - in - law.
Both of them thought that since Old Master Xia had lost his son, the Xia Group would fall into their hands in the future. But they never expected that he suddenly had a granddaughter out of the blue.
The DNA test even proved that she was his real granddaughter.
No matter how reluctant they were, there was nothing they could do.
"Oh, this is my precious granddaughter - in - law. She's such a delightful child."
Old Master Mo looked at Xia Weilan, and the smile on his face kept widening.
People had a first - impression preference. People of their age liked little girls who were beautiful and smiled sweetly.
"Thank you for your compliment, Grandpa."
Xia Weilan showed no sign of restraint or nervousness.
Old Master Mo's smile grew even deeper. "Old Xia, did you hear that? The girl called me Grandpa, which means she's agreed to be my granddaughter - in - law. You can't be an old geezer and try to interfere. Don't ruin the children's marriage!"
Thirty years ago, they had agreed that their grandchildren would get married in the future.
But now, Old Master Xia was a bit reluctant to part with his precious granddaughter. "My granddaughter is still so young, and you're forcing her to marry into your family. Aren't you ashamed? Your Mo family is no different from animals! Animals!"
"Alas, why are you so untrustworthy, old man? Back then..."
Before Old Master Mo could finish, Mo Beichen, who came downstairs, smiled and took over the conversation. "Don't worry, Grandpa Xia. Even if my grandpa wants to be an animal, I won't do such a thing. You can rest assured. I won't marry your granddaughter."
At first, when Old Master Xia heard the first half of his words, he wanted to praise him for being sensible. But when he heard the second half, he got angry.
"What do you mean, boy? Is my granddaughter not good enough for you? What do you mean you won't marry? If my granddaughter really takes a fancy to you, you have to marry her!"
Did this stinky boy think that just because he had made a name for himself in the business world, he could not take them old folks seriously?
"Well, precious granddaughter - in - law, do you take a fancy to our boy?" Old Master Mo quickly seized the opportunity.
Xia Weilan blinked her big eyes and shyly nodded. "Big brother and I are really fated. Big brother saved me the other day, and I even stayed overnight at his house. I can only marry no one but him."
"Ouch!"
"Ouch!"
The same two words, but Old Master Mo was so happy that he could fly to the sky.
Old Master Xia was so angry that his lungs were about to explode. He took off his shiny leather shoes and threw them at Mo Beichen. "You stinky boy! How dare you bully my granddaughter? You're an animal! No, you're a brute!"
His precious granddaughter, as delicate as a flower bud, had been "ruined" just after coming of age. How could a simple heartache express his feelings?
"Grandpa Xia, Grandpa Xia, you've misunderstood. I didn't do anything. She just clung to me! Xia Weilan, don't you hurry up and explain. Didn't you throw yourself into my arms and then shamelessly insist on going home with me?"
Mo Beichen felt that he was really unlucky.
"Woo..."
Xia Weilan sniffled. "I was drunk. You saved me from the hooligans. Of course, I would rely on you. If you dislike me, I'll stay away from you in the future."
The air around Mo Beichen suddenly turned cold. "You'd better stay as far away from me as possible!"
Was the only thing she knew how to do was act cute and play the victim?
"Stinky boy, what are you doing? You've scared my granddaughter - in - law!"
Before Old Master Xia could get angry, Old Master Mo slapped his own grandson on the head first.
Mo Beichen took off his coat, which was dirty from the shoe soles, and threw it on the ground forcefully. "Xia Weilan, you little girl are really something. Let me tell you, I'll never marry you. Give up this idea."
After saying that, he turned around and left. It was okay for Old Master Xia. After all, it was his own granddaughter, and it was natural for him to dote on her.
But what was wrong with his own old man? Why did he have to dote on that girl and force him to marry her? It was just a pipe dream!
Xia Weilan stared directly at his back. Mist instantly gathered in her eyes, and tears streamed down freely. "Woo... It's all my fault. I'm not good enough for big brother."
With that pitiful look, all the young masters present softened their hearts. Unfortunately, Mo Beichen ignored her completely.
"Stinky boy, stop right there!"
Old Master Mo got anxious and loudly defended Xia Weilan. "What's wrong with Miss Xia? She's good enough for you. Now, you go and get the marriage certificate with her right away. Otherwise, don't ever come back home!"
Old Master Mo's words carried weight.
Sure enough, Mo Beichen stopped. He turned back and confronted Xia Weilan with a cold voice. "You want to be Mrs. Mo? Fine!"
Xia Weilan blinked her eyes but didn't rush to wipe away her tears. She knew it wasn't that simple.
Sure enough, Mo Beichen continued, "But after we get married, you're not allowed to touch me, not allowed to enter my bedroom, and not allowed to claim to be my wife in public. These are the most basic rules for the young mistress of the Mo family. Can you do it?"
A hint of sarcasm flashed across Mo Beichen's face. How dare she act cute and play the victim in front of his grandfather to force him to marry her? Good! Very good!
It was really great...
"I'm willing!"
The next second, Xia Weilan's voice, full of determination and sincerity, hit people's hearts like a heavy hammer.
Especially Mo Beichen. Caught off - guard, he froze. She was willing?
Before he could regret it, Xia Weilan quickly took advantage of the situation. She gently tugged at Old Master Mo's sleeve and said in a soft voice, "I'm so happy, Grandpa. I will surely be a good Mrs. Mo!"
The beaming look on her face was a sharp contrast to the tearful one just now.
A few seconds later, a slightly urgent voice sounded:
"Hey, isn't this the little girl who was saved by Young Master Ouyang back then? You said you wanted to repay the kindness, but your real benefactor is right here!"
Xia Weilan looked up. A few meters away, a young man in green clothes was speaking. Ouyang Mingqi beside the young man had already hidden the jealousy in his eyes and was now smiling at her.
Yes, he was the hypocrite she had been longing to take revenge on for so long - Ouyang Mingqi.
Xia Weilan retracted her gaze without hesitation and calmly said to Old Master Xia:
"Yes, Grandpa. I borrowed some money from Young Master Ouyang back then. You must remember to pay him back later. Fortunately, I managed to turn danger into safety that day and met my Mr. Right..."
After a pause, Xia Weilan deliberately let her gaze fall on Mo Beichen. The gratitude in her eyes was genuine. "It was Brother Beichen who took me in. I decided then that I'll marry no one but him!"