Chapter 789: Melancholy
Let the willing take the bait…
Upon hearing his answer, Li Beinian mumbled, “What? But if I didn’t go, wouldn’t it mean that I’ve accepted the money? It’s five billion, not fifty pounds. How am I supposed to accept it?”
“So, you have no choice but to go?” Mu Xichen smiled and threw her a sidelong glance.
“Otherwise?” Li Beinian questioned and walked forward.
Mu Xichen looked at her back view and smiled.
Otherwise?
If she had really wanted to return the check to Nico without having to meet him, there were in fact many ways.
She could mail this check back after Nico returned to England, for instance.
Another way, and a more direct one, would be to not cash the check. Once the check expired, it would become invalid.
However, it was obvious that Li Beinian had not thought of these ways.
If she were to mail it back, Nico would definitely feel bad.
Ultimately, she still cared about Nico.
Although she might not have realized it herself.
Her reaction simply pointed to the fact that she wasn’t dead set against acknowledging the man.
Even if she did not say it aloud, Mu Xichen knew that Nico mattered to her.
After all, he had shown her great sincerity.
Li Beinian was walking briskly and realized that Mu Xichen was lagging behind. She called out, “Hurry up!”
When they arrived at the main residence, apart from the Mo family, Nico and Will were also there.
Being an esteemed guest of Old Master Mo, Nico was sat next to the head of the table, this was followed by Will, and Granduncle and Grandaunt.
As there were too many people in the Mo family, the elders sat at one table, while the juniors sat separately at another.
It was inevitable for the group of young people to chatter endlessly, especially when they were now gathered together and having fun.
After dinner, Mo Shengran and Mo Shengge organized games for everyone.
Mo Shengxing was the eldest among the younger generation, while Mo Shengge was the youngest.
Mo Shengyun was usually the liveliest, but today, she seemed to have something on her mind and appeared rather gloomy.
Li Beinian also noticed that Mo Shengyun and Mo Shengge were sitting together, with an empty seat beside them.
On the other hand, Gu Mingye sat beside Mo Shengxing, and on his right was Mo Shengran.
At this point, he seemed more cheerful than Mo Shengyun. Except that when he spoke, he would occasionally glance at Mo Shengyun.
However, it was noticeable that he would immediately restrain himself and continue smiling.
It did not escape Li Beinian though, that he wasn’t as happy as he tried to appear.
She noticed it, but did not expose him. While they were organizing everyone for the games, Li Beinian signaled to Mu Xichen to speak.
The man then said, “We have to leave now to attend to some matters.”
“Don’t leave, Brother Xichen. It’s rare for you to come back. Come play with us!”
“What’s so important? You’re leaving tomorrow. Let’s have some fun.”
“…”
Mo Shengran and Mo Shengge were not the only ones who tried to get them to stay. Mo Shengxiao and Mo Shengxing also joined the group in trying to persuade them.
Li Beinian thought for a moment, then said, “Why don’t you stay here then, I’ll go by myself…”
“I’ll go with you.” Mu Xichen got onto his feet. He would not stay no matter how much they tried to keep him.
Nico and Will had already parted company with Old Master Mo. Li Beinian had immediately seized the opportunity the moment she noticed this, and made a call to Nico.
Nico and Will were just about to leave when the call from Li Beinian came in. Surprised, he immediately picked up the call. “Beinian.”