Just as Mo Dali and Mo Chunhua finished their dinner and walked out of the house, planning to take a stroll in their courtyard to digest the meal, Bai Lin quickly hid behind a nearby tree, observing the couple who had been kind to him in the past. He wondered if, now that he had become the top scholar, he could offer Mo Yi the best life. Perhaps, if he could persuade Mo Yi’s parents, Mo Yi wouldn’t be able to leave him.
Bai Lin pondered the feasibility of this plan. However, having spent time with Mo Yi’s parents, he knew in his heart that they were not the kind of people to seek advantages or curry favor.
Although the hope was slim, what if he was willing to give his all?
While he was thinking, Bai Lin overheard the couple’s casual conversation nearby.
“My dear, our son seems to be a bit out of spirits lately,” Mo Dali started.
Mo Chunhua nodded in agreement, “Maybe he’s tired from helping with the house repairs recently. I’ll cook a chicken for him tomorrow to nourish him. Our son loves the chicken stew I make the most!”
“That’s right, everyone in our family loves your cooking.”
Mo Dali eagerly agreed, taking the opportunity to compliment his wife. The couple continued their leisurely walk and conversation under the setting sun.
Bai Lin didn’t intend to follow them, but upon hearing them mention Mo Yi, he couldn’t help but linger, hoping to learn more about his beloved.
Seeing his wife, who had been by his side for many years, Mo Dali recalled Mo Yi’s behavior since Bai Lin left. He couldn’t help but mention, “My dear, about what we discussed the other night, the matter of our son getting a wife, did MadamWu from the Wu family come by again?”
“Yes, there have been quite a few girls wanting to marry our son recently! It’s because they didn’t appreciate him in the past, calling him silly. Now, they must be regretting it! With our son’s abilities, if they had acted this way earlier, they could have been living in comfort.”
Mo Chunhua spoke with undeniable pride, but Bai Lin, who was not far away, couldn’t bear to listen any longer.
Indeed, he had heard some news, but it was different from hearing it directly. Now, it seemed that what Mo Yi’s parents most hoped for was for Mo Yi to marry a woman and continue the family line.
So, it appeared that making a breakthrough with them was also impossible.
Were they already discussing the matter of getting married? Does this mean the fool really doesn’t plan to be with him?
Taking a deep breath, Bai Lin felt he could no longer stay here. It seemed impossible to make a breakthrough with Mo Yi’s parents, and he couldn’t just watch as Mo Yi got married and had children!
With determination in his eyes, Bai Lin turned and left the place.
After Bai Lin left, the conversation between Mo’s parents continued.
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
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We can just have him write a guarantee. If our son decides he’s unhappy with him in the future, he must let him return unconditionally!
But, we only have this one son in the Mo family. If he’s with Bai Lin…”
Mo Chunhua looked at Mo Dali, worry in her eyes. The man opposite her embraced her and laughed it off, “I know what you’re worried about, but such matters are for our children to decide their own future.
There’s still Anan, who also carries the Mo family blood. Her children will also be our grandchildren. If you really want our son to have children, then we could just have another one!”
“You’re incorrigible!” Mo Chunhua scolded with a laugh, playfully hitting Mo Dali as the setting sun stretched their shadows long.
Here, Mo’s parents shared their affection.
Elsewhere, Bai Lin and Mo Yi, though separated, were restless in different places.
Mo Yi, who usually slept well, was also restless and suddenly sat up in bed around midnight.
He had just had a nightmare in which Bai Lin told him he didn’t want him anymore and was going to marry a princess. Hearing those words in the dream shattered Mo Yi’s heart, waking him up immediately with a forehead and body covered in cold sweat.
Taking a few deep breaths to calm himself down, Mo Yi felt that the thought of his partner not wanting him was terrifying, far worse than any torment he had endured before.
Gritting his teeth, Mo Yi secretly thought to himself that if Bai Lin really dared not to want him, then he would lock him up, making it impossible for him to do so!
Due to the nightmare from the previous night, Mo Yi felt lethargic the next day. He hastily ate breakfast and headed to the village entrance again. Languidly, he considered that waiting like this might not be a viable solution. Should he directly go to the capital to find someone?
But if he went to the capital and Bai Lin was on his way back, what would they do if they missed each other?
Mo Yi felt conflicted. He spent the whole day waiting at the village entrance, intending to go again the next morning, but was stopped by Mo Dali, who asked him to help in the fields.
After finishing his chores, Mo Yi returned home for lunch and then headed towards the village entrance again. However, halfway there, he saw the person he had been thinking about appearing not far away.
“Bai Lin!” Mo Yi called out, rushing towards him. But when he got closer, he stopped in his tracks.
“When did you come back?” Mo Yi asked.
Mo Yi was delighted, but thinking about the rumors he had heard before, he was also worried. He looked at Bai Lin anxiously. The reflection of the youth was clearly visible in his big eyes as he stared at his long-unseen partner.
Fortunately, it seemed that Bai Lin’s health had improved. He looked better than before, even a bit plumper, but there were obvious dark circles under his eyes. Had he not been sleeping well?
“Your dark circles are quite heavy. Did you not sleep well?” Mo Yi asked, hesitating for a moment before reaching out to touch the dark shadows under Bai Lin’s eyes.
Bai Lin held Mo Yi’s hand and shook his head. He noticed that his little fool’s attitude towards him was indeed different.
Although there was still affection in his demeanor, why did he hesitate after the initial joy? Was it because his feelings had changed?
Bai Lin could feel that Mo Yi definitely had feelings for him, perhaps even liked him. But did he also like someone else?
As he thought about it, Bai Lin’s gaze dimmed, and he spoke up, “Actually, I came back yesterday. It was just too late, and I was afraid of disturbing your rest if I returned to the village, so I stayed in town for the night and came to find you today.
By the way, Xiao Mo, would you like to go to town with me? It’s been too long since we last met, and I want to treat you to a good meal.”
Bai Lin spoke while looking straight into Mo Yi’s eyes. He lied; he had returned earlier than he claimed, but he had spent the time preparing, which delayed his visit until today. At the same time, he had avoided encountering people on his way back and had chosen a location to meet Mo Yi where no villagers had passed by so far.
Upon hearing Bai Lin’s suggestion, Mo Yi instinctively wanted to agree. But then he remembered that the town was far away, and perhaps he should go back to inform his family first.
Moreover, although he loved good food, there were some things he wanted to ask directly. What was the truth behind the rumors about Bai Lin wanting to marry a princess?
Summoning his courage, Mo Yi was about to speak when he was interrupted.
“Wait!” The words he was about to say were suddenly halted, and Mo Yi looked puzzled at Bai Lin’s sudden change in expression.
Unbeknownst to him, Bai Lin thought that Mo Yi was about to confess that he had fallen in love with another woman and wanted to break up with him. He didn’t want to hear such an answer, at least not here and not now.
Bai Lin also noticed his own unusual expression and quickly softened it, forcing a smile as he said, “Xiao Mo, hold on a moment. Let’s save our conversation for later! I’ve prepared a surprise for you and want to show it to you now.
Mo Yi, would you come with me? We’ll be back soon.”
“And there’s a surprise!” Mo Yi felt excited, completely overlooking his partner’s earlier odd behavior.
After a moment of hesitation, Mo Yi nodded vigorously, reassured by his partner’s assurance that they would be back soon.
And so, quietly, Mo Yi was led away from the village by Bai Lin.
Although Mo Yi occasionally visited the town, it was usually only to help sell goods or to stroll through the snack street. He wasn’t particularly familiar with it.
But Mo Yi didn’t mind. Seeing Bai Lin’s continued gentleness towards him and the surprise he had prepared, Mo Yi’s mood improved significantly. If his partner treated him like this, then surely, he still wanted him!
It must have just been a nightmare, he thought to himself.
With these thoughts in mind, he followed Bai Lin to a secluded and quiet courtyard.
“Bai Lin, where is this?” Mo Yi asked, curious as he looked around. It seemed odd; his partner had said they were going to have a grand meal, but this place didn’t look like a restaurant at all.
“This is a small courtyard I’ve rented temporarily. It’s quiet, with no one to disturb us. The restaurant was too noisy, so I’ve already ordered the meal, and it’ll be delivered soon,” Bai Lin said with a smile.
Mo Yi nodded in understanding and followed Bai Lin into the room, eagerly anticipating the meal.
Although he had ridden in the carriage Bai Lin had rented in advance and hadn’t exerted himself during the journey from the village, Mo Yi’s stomach growled again. Fortunately, the meal arrived quickly. Bai Lin went to the door himself, and soon returned with a food box.
Inside were various dishes, mostly meat, emitting a tantalizing aroma that made Mo Yi’s mouth water.
After urging Mo Yi to eat some vegetables and rice first to fill his stomach, Bai Lin poured him a cup of wine and said with a smile, “Long time no see, Xiao Mo. Here’s a toast to you.”
Mo Yi nodded and happily accepted the cup. He wasn’t particularly interested in the wine, but it was a toast from his partner, so he had to drink it out of courtesy. Besides, the table was filled with dishes he loved.
While the Mo family’s conditions were decent, they couldn’t compare to the lavishness of high-ranking officials. Mo Yi’s mother usually cooked frugally, and she couldn’t afford to use as many ingredients as a restaurant would.
As Mo Yi looked at the greasy ribs in front of him, his mouth watered, and he quickly devoured several pieces. When the wine was offered again, he hurriedly picked up his cup and drank along.
Unbeknownst to him, Bai Lin continued to toast him, one cup after another. Mo Yi kept drinking, oblivious to the fact that the wine jug had been replaced twice with fresh refills.
They just need to talk ughh
😐I disapprove of this behavior Mr. Gong
Thanks for the chapter!
This is a couple so used to always being together that they have no experience being apart leading them to not know how to handle it lol.
+1
Both worrying for nothing!
CAN’T WE JUST TALKKK!? CAN WE JUST TALK!??
TYSM for the chapter
Oh dear. It would be quite funny if Mo Li just doesn’t get drunk
Thank you for the chapter! ❤
Mr. Octopus got some devious plans🐙
Thank you so much for the update~
On one hand, this is so unhealthy. On the other hand, I can’t imagine MC being hurt by whatever little black room ML has prepared. In fact, he’s probably going to enjoy it.