Chapter 123: Exploring the Secret Again
Mo Changwen glanced at Lan Anran and turned to look at Old Mrs. Mo.
“What are you going to say?”
Old Mrs. Mo looked at her useless son, feeling angry because of his illegitimate child and those women that were arranged by him. She was old, but she wasn’t stupid. She knew her son best.
“Mom, today is your 80th birthday. I’m sorry, I have a favor to ask of you.”
Old Mrs. Mo knew about Mo Changwen’s intentions.
“Aren’t you just thinking of bringing your illegitimate child back? I don’t care about this. It’s my birthday today, don’t make things difficult for me. Ask your wife.”
Old Mrs. Mo was frustrated at the mention of this.
“Mom, Xu Pei wouldn’t agree. This child is from the Mo Family, you can do whatever you want to his mother. It’s just that this child is a boy, your grandson. He can’t eat or sleep well outside. If you agree, you can raise him by your side. Jinrong and I are both very busy, so it would be great if you had a grandson to talk to.”
Mo Changwen had found his illegitimate child and given that woman a sum of money to bring him back.
“Shut up! You should ask your wife, I’m not participating in this matter.”
Old Mrs. Mo was sick of these things. She just wanted a great-grandson, she didn’t care about that illegitimate son.
In the toilet, Lan Anran was texting Fatty.
“Xiang Tian’s exact location.”
“The presidential suite on the top floor.”
Fatty immediately replied.
At this moment, the sound of high heels came from inside the bathroom. Lan Anran hurriedly put away her phone and pretended to touch up her makeup as Xu Pei spoke from behind her.
“Anran, you look great today. No wonder Old Mrs. Mo is so protective of you.”
“Thank you, Aunt. You look great too,” Lan Anran replied coldly.
“I don’t understand how Jinrong could leave a beauty like you here, Anran, don’t you think that Jinrong will jinx you one day… Look at my mouth, I mean, Jinrong’s fate isn’t good and he’s impulsive, aren’t you afraid…”
Xu Pei spoke with a deeper meaning, but Lan Anran spoke up first.
“What’s there to be afraid of? Aren’t you by Jinrong’s side too? Aren’t you living well too? I’ll be alright as long as you’re alright.”
“That’s different. You are his wife, you…”
“Alright, Aunt, I’m going out. Aunt, don’t worry about me.”
Lan Anran smiled, put the lipstick in her branded bag, and left with a smile.
“You rude girl! You won’t be able to cry later!” Xu Pei cursed.
Lan Anran returned to Old Mrs. Mo’s side.
“Grandma, I’m back.”
“Mmh, let’s go cut the cake!”
Old Mrs. Mo smiled happily when she saw Lan Anran.
Mo Changwen followed behind silently.
The music in the hall downstairs paused and the song ‘Happy Birthday’ was switched on. A group of people pushed a nine-layered cake that looked like a longevity peach and walked out slowly.
Old Mrs. Mo and Lan Anran held hands and cut the cake, causing the atmosphere to become extremely lively.
Upstairs in the presidential suite, it was cold and cheerless. Rong Ze stared at the monitor in a daze.
“Young Master, why don’t you make an appearance at Grandma’s 80th birthday? It’s bustling downstairs and it’s cold and cheerless up here. I want some cake too.” Rong Ze grumbled.
“No, I’ll talk to Grandma alone later.”
Mo Jinrong stood up and looked out the window.
“Young Master, Miss Lan didn’t show any reaction or make any move after such a long time. Will she really come?” Mo San asked.
Mo Jinrong didn’t reply, he just wanted to test if Lan Anran was that person.
Downstairs, Lan Anran secretly picked up her phone while no one was paying attention. She seemed to be taking a photo, but she was actually sending a message.
“Send a set of equipment over to room 257.”
“Boss, isn’t it too dangerous? There have been times when we were tricked,” Fatty asked.
“Of course I know the danger. Since this person wants me to step in, I want to see who is so curious.”
Lan Anran turned off her phone and walked over to Old Mrs. Mo.
“Grandma, I’m a little tired. Can I go up and rest for a while?”
Old Mrs. Mo looked at Lan Anran’s exhausted appearance and hurriedly said, “You must be tired, wearing such high heels is hard on you. Hurry up and rest up. There are empty rooms upstairs, you can have whichever one you want.”
“Mom, let me send Anran over. It’s not convenient for a girl like her,” Mo Changwen hurriedly said.
“You?”
“Grandma, it’s alright, let Uncle go with me. I’ll be back soon.” Lan Anran spoke.
Old Mrs. Mo didn’t want Mo Changwen to go with her, but since her granddaughter-in-law said so, she didn’t say anything and nodded in agreement.
After passing through the corridor, Mo Changwen suddenly said, “Anran, Uncle was indeed a little presumptuous last time. I thought about it when I got back and it was indeed wrong of me. I hope you can forgive Uncle.”
“It’s alright, I know you have something to say, so you might as well say it once.”
Lan Anran had seen through Mo Changwen’s intentions. He wouldn’t visit unless he needed something.
“Anran, you’re a smart person and you should know my difficulties. The child that was stranded outside is also your cousin. You can’t just watch him wander around outside. Your aunt isn’t willing to take him back and neither is your grandma. I know you are close to your grandma and she likes you the most. Can you put in a few good words for her so she’ll agree to take him in?” Mo Changwen asked humbly.