Chapter 248 - Concubines
"I— " Liu Cheng’er opened her mouth but quickly closes it when she realizes that she had no idea what she was supposed to say to that question. In the world of the academe, having two doctorate degrees is actually a sign of indecision. But how could she say something else in front of Mo Li? "Of course." She nodded. She was expecting to see Bella intimidated and feel insecure by her presence. It seems that the information that she had about this woman was wrong,
"Good. Then... we should go." Bella pulled Mo Li out of her seat. For some reason, she felt that Mo Li deliberately did this. She had no idea why but it was making her irritated. While Bella had no idea who Liu Cheng’er was, she could feel that this woman liked Mo Li. She eyed the man, wondering if he was like those male leads who avoid setting boundaries to the women who liked them aside from the female lead. If he was then, she needed to teach this man a lesson soon.
Bella straightened her back and ignored her aching legs as she walked out of the room with Mo Li. She ignored the sharp gaze that the woman following them was giving her. After a few seconds, Mo Li’s two secretaries joined them and the five of them went to the parking lot so they could ride their own cars towards the restaurant.
Of course, Bella wasn’t surprised to know that Liu Cheng’er didn’t bring her own car and wanted to ride with them instead. Too bad, Liu Cheng’er wanted more. The woman dared to actually tell them that she would seat in the back seat as she is more comfortable that way.
Now, Bella had no idea why this woman had this type of attitude in front of Mo Li. Her research about Mo Li’s family was clearly lacking. However, this just deeply irritated her. Did this woman read the news!? She and Mo Li were already married! Why was she trying to separate them?
"No, husband... I think Miss Liu is right." Bella smiled at Liu Cheng’er. On the outside, her smile was truly friendly, gentle even. However, on the inside, she couldn’t help the irritation building inside her. It seems that Mo Li wasn’t telling her a lot of things? Of course, this was partly because she didn’t ask. "She should seat in the back with me while you occupy the front seat," Bella said when Mo Li insisted on sitting next to Bella while Liu Cheng’er would sit on the front of the car. Seeing her smile, Mo Li stared at her before he sighed and leaned forward to kiss her.
When they got here, Mo Li was the one driving the car but he actually had another driver waiting for them in the company. And since there is a possibility that Mo Li would drink some alcohol later, he had asked his driver to drive them to and from the restaurant.
Bella was still smiling as she sat next to Liu Cheng’er.
"Dr. Qin...." Liu Cheng’er started. "Oh, sorry... I just... I am not used to calling someone Dr. Mo." She stared at Bella’s friendly face as she fought the urge to strangle the woman. How could Bella maintain such a friendly smile? Of course, she already knew the answer. Bella came from a political family! Someone who is used to faking in front of many people!
Bella laughed in response. "It’s fine. I hated the term Doctor too." She shrugged. "Besides, Mrs. Mo sounded better. You know what?" Bella beamed and look at Mo Li. "Husband, I think it is better to make everyone call me Mrs. Mo, right?"
"Hmmm. It sounded better than your previous last name."
Seeing Mo Li act like a lamb towards his wife, Liu Cheng’er became even more furious. However, she realized something. She was still close to the Mo Family. Why not use it to her advantage? "Oh, did you know? Mo Li’s mother and father would join us later. However...." Liu Cheng’er frowned. "It seems that Aunt is not as... Ai... never mind. Please don’t mind me." She faked a burst of awkward laughter. "Sometimes, I get too emotional and excited and I often involve other people in my family’s matter. Sometimes, I just say things that I am not supposed to say outside of the family."
Bella lifted an eyebrow. First, the woman said ’Aunt’ clearly, she was referring to Mo Li’s mother. Second, she said ’my family’s matter’. Meaning, she considered the Mo Family as her family too. Aish... Bella sighed inwardly. Why does it seem that people in this world don’t like to say direct things? Why were they acting like they are concubines in the palace? "Then... I suggest you consult some therapist." Bella smiled. "Maybe you have some hidden trauma from your childhood which is making you act like that."
"You— " Liu Cheng’er was confused— so confuse she wanted to just slap her own forehead. Why was this woman acting like she was clueless? Didn’t she understand what she was trying to say? Liu Cheng’er wanted Bella to see that she and the Mo Family were VERY close! After all, Mo Li was her ex-fiance! While the engagement had been dissolved three years ago, Liu Cheng’er and the other members of the Mo Family were still trying to find ways to make Mo Li like her again.
"Oh, I’m sorry if I offended you. I just thought acting like that when you were too excited was just unbecoming of a doctor such as yourself. After all, Mo Li’s mother told you a secret and because of your excitement, you were about to blurt it out to someone you just met."
Liu Cheng’er turned speechless as she wondered if this woman was deliberately trying to antagonize her. "I didn’t say it was a secret."
"Hm? So your family’s matter is not a secret?"
"That— "
"A secret should be something that is not meant to be known by other people, yes? Does it mean... you actually wanted me, an outsider to hear something that Mo Li’s mother told you?"
Bella laughed inwardly. Aside from her weird way of thinking, she discovered that she had actually developed some talent in making people die from anger.
[Side Quest Activated: Make the Mo Family hate Liu Cheng’er and the Liu Family. Reward: Ten coins. No option to decline.]
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