The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 1035 - 1034: Yun Zhishu’s wish is to become in-laws with the Xiao Family.

Chapter 1035: Chapter 1034: Yun Zhishu’s wish is to become in-laws with the Xiao Family.

"Besides, besides, I found that this time when Mo Ye came back, his attitude towards Miss Lu was a lot more humble. Do you think..." Mo Si couldn’t help but let his imagination run wild, "Could it be that Mo Ye got startled and discovered Miss Lu’s new identity yet again?"

"It’s possible! Last time when Miss Lu unexpectedly revealed her identity as Ya Qiao, Mo Ye was so self-conscious in private that it took him several days to recover from it."

Mo Si became more excited as he spoke, feeling like he’d hit the truth, "Maybe Mo Ye realized he missed out on Miss Lu once again! Just like with the Shadow Hunting Team, Sufeng’s game, and that old man’s affair!"

Mo Fan started laughing, "Hahaha..."

Before he could finish, a rugged and upright figure walked into the villa entrance.

Xiao Jianli was standing there, glaring at the pair, Mo Si and Mo Fan, with a frighteningly stern expression.

"What did he miss out on again?"

Xiao Jianli threw over an ice-cold question, and Mo Si and Mo Fan immediately fell silent, rushing over to greet the old man.

"Old Master, why did you come over?"

Xiao Jianli was both angry and advancing inside, "Mianmian came back from Wucheng, I came to see her."

The timing was so exact; it’s clear the old man had planned to come over for a while.

But just as he reached the door, he overheard the entire conversation between the two brothers, causing his anger to rise increasingly.

"Where is he? Where is Xiao Qimo? I want to ask him in person!" Xiao Jianli sat on the sofa angrily, "I just want to count how many times he’s missed out on Mianmian!"

Knowing they’d messed up, Mo Si and Mo Fan quickly started serving tea and calming the elderly man.

"Old Master, we were just guessing! Please, don’t take it to heart!"

"Yes, Old Master, we were just making things up. If there’s punishment, please punish us!"

The two of them were privately gossiping about their master, which ordinarily deserved punishment.

But Xiao Jianli didn’t blame them.

Who was he? He was Xiao Qimo’s real grandfather. Having watched his grandson grow up, how could he not understand him?

Based on the analysis from these two subordinates, he felt there was a real possibility in this matter.

——

Xiao Qimo quickly came out after showering.

Lu Mian is a girl, but her showering speed isn’t much different from a man’s, and they both came downstairs almost at the same time.

The two looked at Xiao Jianli, who was sitting on the sofa puffed up, completely baffled.

"I heard, you missed out on Mianmian once again?" Xiao Jianli delivered a heavy blow right away.

Xiao Qimo was caught off guard, "Who did you hear that from?"

"Just answer me, why did you come back with Mianmian?"

The elderly man quickly got to the heart of the problem, staring intently at his grandson, and Xiao Qimo couldn’t lie, nor mess around with it.

In the end, he had to honestly admit they met at an event and mentioned they’d had some connection before which he didn’t seize.

Xiao Qimo’s words were vague and glossed over the situation lightly.

The framework was real, but not the specifics.

Complaining about his wife, hitting his wife, bullying her multiple times, refusing to go on blind dates with her—he dared not disclose any of these keywords.

He figured since grandpa would never learn of what happened on Bailu Island, as long as he and Mianmian didn’t spill, it wouldn’t be a big issue.

Naturally protective of Mian, she wouldn’t contradict his story, and nodded along, indicating it was true.

However, Xiao Jianli was still angry, a kind of anger borne out of high expectations unmet, and stormed off in a huff.

Before leaving, he took Lu Mian along, patting the back of her hand, and earnestly said, "Mianmian, let grandpa find you someone better."

Such a foolish boy was totally unworthy of Mianmian!

Xiao Qimo: ...

He’s dead certain now, he can’t possibly be the biological one.

Lu Mian, worried for Xiao Jianli, followed the elderly man, so Xiao Qimo had to chase after them, all the way to the Xiao Family’s old residence.

Looking up at the solemn and serious entrance, his mood was just as gloomy as today’s weather.

However, before Xiao Qimo could appease the old man, his attention was diverted due to a visitor at the house.

It wasn’t really a guest; Yun Zhishu had come looking for Qi Zhen at the Xiao Family.

Speaking of it, Yun Zhishu and Xiao Huazun were acquainted due to family reasons, and later on, when Qi Zhen married into the Xiao Family, the friendship between the two ladies quickly escalated, soon becoming inseparable best friends.

To the extent, when Qi Zhen had a son, Yun Zhishu was still dreaming of becoming in-laws with Qi Zhen.

But the two kids were against it, so the matter was shelved.

However today, Yun Zhishu wasn’t alone; Lu Yutian came along with her.

Yun Zhishu originally made an appointment with Qi Zhen, but when Lu Yutian suddenly visited the Yun Family and saw her heading out, she directly suggested coming to Xiao Family together.

So, it led to this situation.

Due to their close relationship, she spoke freely with Qi Zhen, occasionally joking around.

"Last time I saw Mianmian, she’s a good kid. Doesn’t talk much, but she’s thoughtful and takes care of people well. She even helped save Yun Sang’s grandfather."

Yun Zhishu generously praised her.

Qi Zhen was practically beaming with pride, "Our Mianmian is just that outstanding! I liked her the moment I first laid eyes on her."

You could almost feel the pride in her words.

Lu Yutian was listening on the side, feeling very uncomfortable; she hadn’t expected Lu Mian, without making a sound, to win over Mrs. Xiao.

If this continues, won’t she really go from a sparrow to a phoenix?

With Lu Mian’s background, commonplace as she is, does she qualify to enter the Xiao Family’s doors?

Lu Mian should look around and see what kind of people she’s mingling with in this circle!

Unaware of her niece’s thoughts beside her, Yun Zhishu continued chatting with Qi Zhen.

"Yun Sang recognized Mianmian as his god-sister, and our Yun Family is practically half of Mianmian’s maiden family. So speaking of it, our two families are sort of in-laws!"

"Oh, you, even in old age, still not giving up." Qi Zhen playfully scolded, "Alright, we all have Mianmian to thank, and now we’re in-laws."

The two middle-aged women chattered on, even discussing dowries and weddings, just one step away from naming future children.

Lu Yutian felt incredibly awkward, extremely unsettling.

In the past, wherever she was, the topic of conversation revolved around her, basking in everyone’s attention and praise.

But now, all conversation centered solely on Lu Mian.

She was living, breathing right there, yet being completely ignored.

Unreconciled, Lu Yutian arm-linked Yun Zhishu, seizing the moment as they were drinking water, boldly yet jokingly said, "Auntie, it seems like you really wish to become in-laws with Auntie Xiao. Hearing you say so, I can’t help but want to fulfill your wish!"

After Lu Yutian spoke, both Qi Zhen and Yun Zhishu fell silent.

The atmosphere was slightly awkward.

Even more so, Yun Zhishu, being very forthright, remarked, "Impossible. Your Auntie Xiao has only one son and clearly stated she won’t have a second child, so there’s no chance for you!"

No chance... No chance...

Yun Zhishu’s words kept ringing in Lu Yutian’s ears, her face flushed as she opened her mouth, she didn’t mean at all what Auntie said!

"Auntie, I was talking about Mo Ye..." Lu Yutian shyly added.

Rather than letting Lu Mian, that ordinary girl, get advantage, as long as her aunt used her connections, matched her with Mo Ye, this could definitely work!

With Xiao Family and Lu Family combining, the Yun Family would also benefit, a win-win for everyone!