Chapter 89 - 089, So beautiful that it makes one want to hide her away (third watch)

"..."

Here we go again.

Ye Jiuliang scratched her head and, in the end, clenched her teeth and agreed to it.

But she had her condition, "Grandmother Jiang, we agreed, only trying on this one piece."

As long as she was willing to change, one piece was no big deal.

Madame Jiang agreed with a smile.

Ye Jiuliang took the dress, and Aju led her to the guest room before heading downstairs again.

Seeing Madame Jiang frantically pressing the phone buttons, she couldn’t help but chuckle.

"What is that stinky boy Li Mochan up to, not even answering his phone." With no response from the other end of the phone, Madame Jiang grumbled.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed from the stairs.

Aju cleared her throat softly, and Madame Jiang quickly put down the phone and picked up her teacup to sip.

White skirt hems flashed around the corner of the staircase and, following that, the slender figure of the girl approached gracefully.

The white knee-length skirt set off her slim waist that seemed small enough to encircle with one’s hands, her straight legs so pale they shone, the skirt flouncing with each step as if blossoming lotuses trailed behind her.

"Xiaojiu, this outfit suits you so perfectly, you look really beautiful in it," Madame Jiang said, her eyes filled with unspoken praise and astonishment.

"Miss Ye is beautiful, so she looks good in anything," Aju said with a smile.

With the two of them singing each other’s praises, even someone as composed as Master Jiu couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed.

"Grandmother Jiang, I’ve tried on the dress, now I’ll go change back into my clothes."

Wearing the dress felt truly odd.

"Don’t change, you look so beautiful in that dress, just keep wearing it," Madame Jiang quickly grabbed her when she heard she wanted to switch back.

"Grandmother Jiang, I..."

"Young Master Mohan, you’re back," Aju, with her sharp eyes, saw the person returning and called out.

Ye Jiuliang’s expression stiffened and she made to run, but it was too late because Madame Jiang was already holding her back.

Oh crap.

Wasn’t Li Mochan supposed to be out?

This is awkward.

"Ahan, look at how good Xiaojiu looks in this dress," Madame Jiang said delightedly when she finally saw Li Mochan come back.

After Wei Bei reported that the old lady had taken Ye Jiuliang shopping and returned to Mo Garden, he immediately sped back, not expecting to see his little wolf cub in a dress as soon as he entered.

He was used to seeing the little wolf cub in casual wear, but now, dressed in a skirt, she was a remarkably fresh sight.

So beautiful it made one want to hide her away.

Li Mochan gazed intensely at the girl in the white dress, his thin lips curving into a bright smile.

He stepped forward, and Ye Jiuliang’s gaze shifted, stepping back twice.

"Grandmother Jiang, I think I’ll go change back into my clothes now."

And with that, she pulled her hand back when Madame Jiang’s guard was down and ran back upstairs without looking back.

Madame Jiang, caught between laughter and tears, slapped Li Mochan’s arm, "Look how you’ve scared her. You don’t even know how to compliment a girl. Go up there and coax her already."

Li Mochan’s eyes darkened, and he quickly pursued her upstairs.

Uneven footsteps sounded in the corridor.

Ye Jiuliang’s hand was just about the door handle when a firm force caught her wrist and yanked her backward.

Without thinking, she knew who it was.

His strength was forceful, but her reflexes were just as good.

She braced her toes against the floor to avoid crashing into his chest.

"You look beautiful!"

A low, tender whisper resounded, its tone soft and lingering.

Ye Jiuliang’s light eyes paused, and her heartbeat uncontrollably quickened.

She wrenched free from his large hand, Ye Jiuliang stepped back, increasing the distance between them.

"Thank you for lunch," she said.

They faced each other, Li Mochan’s fingertips slightly curled, his expression faint as he asked, "Did you enjoy it?"

Ye Jiuliang nodded honestly, unable to tolerate the awkward atmosphere, she casually asked, "Which hotel did you order from?"

Li Mochan’s gaze fixed on her, but he chose to hide the truth, "Jiangyue Restaurant."

Ye Jiuliang hummed in acknowledgment, noting to herself that she could often order takeout from there in the future.

"I’m going to change my clothes."

As she finished speaking, she turned by the wall and entered the guest room, closing the door to block his intense gaze.

When he heard the sound of the lock clicking, Li Mochan’s brows raised slightly.

Is she guarding against me?

After changing her clothes and seeing the person still standing against the wall, Ye Jiuliang showed a look of surprise.

"Why are you still here?"

As soon as she spoke, she felt annoyed, this was his place, and he was free to be wherever he wanted.

"Grandmother is still downstairs waiting for us," Li Mochan stood upright, his gaze sweeping over her black and white casual outfit, somewhat missing the skirt-clad little wolf cub.

Ye Jiuliang quickened her pace and walked ahead, the two not exchanging a word the entire way.

Upon returning to the living room, the elderly Mrs. Jiang, fearing that Ye Jiuliang might change her mind and leave again, affectionately pulled her to sit down.

"Xiaojiu, are you hungry? Have some snacks," she offered.

Ye Jiuliang thanked her and accepted the nuts she handed over.

"Master Jiu, your father has arrived," the guard at the door hurried into the room.

At these words, Mrs. Jiang’s face suddenly darkened.

She scoffed sarcastically, "What’s he doing here?"

Sensing the tension in the air, Ye Jiuliang silently nibbled on her snack.

"Let him in," Mrs. Jiang glanced at Li Mochan, not wishing to put him in a difficult position.

Before long, Elder Li strode in majestically.

By his side, the butler followed.

"Mother-in-law," Elder Li greeted Mrs. Jiang warmly upon seeing her.

Mrs. Jiang’s expressionless face showed a trace of scorn, "Who’s your mother-in-law? Don’t call me that indiscriminately, I cannot accept such a title."

Unfazed by Mrs. Jiang’s cold demeanor, Elder Li was taken aback when his gaze fell upon the young lady sitting next to her.

What’s the Ye Family’s young miss doing here?

Could it be that Mohan actually...

Without further thought, he subtly signaled to the butler, who nodded understandingly, placing all the gifts he carried onto the table.

"Mother-in-law, I was unaware of your sudden visit and haven’t been able to welcome you properly. How about we all have a simple meal together tonight?" Elder Li proposed agreeably.

Mrs. Jiang, having lost a daughter early on, had a hundred grievances against Elder Li and wasn’t going to show him any courtesy, "No need, if there’s nothing else, you may leave. And take all these things with you."

With his dignity repeatedly undermined, Elder Li struggled to maintain composure, especially with the younger generation watching.

He turned to Li Mochan, who appeared indifferent, showing no intention of speaking up for him.

He felt a sinking feeling, as someone accustomed to being in a position of power, he couldn’t bear such disregard.

"Mother-in-law, then I shall take my leave. We can get together another day," he said.

Mrs. Jiang did not respond, and Elder Li left with his hands behind his back, the butler following him quickly.

"Aju, send these things back to him," Mrs. Jiang instructed.

Aju nodded, picking up the heap of gifts from the table and hurried out.

Ye Jiuliang sipped her tea, keeping her eyes and mind focused on maintaining silence.

"Xiaojiu, have a chat with Ahan, I’ll go upstairs to fetch something," Mrs. Jiang said.

Ye Jiuliang obediently hummed in response, toying with a walnut between her fingertips.