Chapter 506
Li Mo raised three fingers with a serious expression, exuding an air of authority as if he had everything figured out.
When it came to giving his good buddy relationship advice, he always struck hard and spoke with conviction.
Now, he was ready to share all the tricks he had learned from the internet in his past life!
“First, instead of just dating, make her shy…”
“Oh, oh.”
The three of them listened intently. Zhong Zhenyue and Xie Xuan were genuinely considering his advice, while Huang Donglai was the most focused, pulling out a small notebook to jot down notes. He was preparing for any future needs, planning to do the opposite of what Li Mo suggested.
Just in case someone took a liking to him one day, he wanted to avoid all the right answers!
“Brother Li, your insights are truly remarkable.”
“Listening to you is like hearing the voice of wisdom.”
Old Zhong, Old Xie, and Old Huang felt as if they had struck gold.
Li Mo waved his hand with a smile, but inside, he felt a bit puzzled. After sharing so much, why was there no sign of investment feedback?
Couldn’t they at least give him a little something?
Was the system malfunctioning?
“So, you have quite a bit of experience, huh?”
“Well, not really…”
Before Li Mo could finish his sentence, his expression froze as he turned around to see a familiar figure.
Her hair flowed like a dark waterfall, adorned with snow-white hairpins that sparkled like frost. She wore a phoenix-tail dress in shades of red and black, exuding a regal charm that was both stunning and commanding, her autumn-like eyes calm yet full of life.
Seeing Li Mo squatting on the curb, sipping tea and gesturing grandly, a hint of a smile appeared on her lips.
Bing Tuo looked great in that outfit; as for the yellow robe, let it burn...
That was the first thought that crossed Little Li’s mind.
Then he noticed Zhong Zhenyue, Huang Donglai, and Xie Xuan standing stiffly, as if they had just encountered a superior inspecting their work.
“So, are we going on a date tonight? And you want to…”
Ying Bing smiled as she assessed Little Li.
“That’s called appreciating a masterpiece. When it comes to art, I always approach it with reverence!”
“…”
Ying Bing rolled her eyes lightly.
Did she look like a fool?
Or was it that the “art” Li Mo referred to wasn’t animation, but something else entirely?
“What brings you here?”
“The Hundred Flowers Festival. I thought I should come and take a look.”
As she watched the two of them leave, Zhong Zhenyue, Huang Donglai, and Xie Xuan stood in place, deep in thought. So, did Brother Li’s advice actually work?
While they pondered this question, Ying Bing turned back and said, “Zhong Zhenyue.”
“What is it, Mother?” Old Zhong’s call of “Mother” was more assertive than “Father.”
“Those with good intentions will not be let down. Just be yourself when you’re with Zhong Ling.”
As she spoke, Ying Bing glanced at Li Mo, who was holding her hand, and softly added, “If she has feelings for you, she’ll appreciate your silly side.”
Li Mo: “??”
Little Li paused, feeling as if those words were directed at him.
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**Chapter 571: I’ll Cook for Them Myself**
“Where did Little Li go?”
“Not sure, maybe he went next door.”
“What’s he doing next door? Could it be…”
“Next door has been bought by him too. At this rate, this whole street might end up with the Li surname.”
“Oh, by the way, I saw Tu Yan going to change clothes earlier. She mentioned something about… inviting Li Mo to see the lanterns tonight?”
Among the chirping of the girls, there were those secretly probing into Li Mo’s whereabouts.
Luo Ji was enjoying the spectacle, fanning the flames and stirring the pot.
Li Mo had indeed struck a deal with her, and he had given her quite a lot, but Wan Chun Ting was her business for many years. Just like that, someone had taken it away with a single word.
And that kid treated her like air.
Though she had no good intentions, she was still thinking about this wealthy widow, and anyone who wanted both wealth and beauty could line up from the inner city to the outer city.
That kid was infuriating!
What woman could tolerate such treatment? Especially a bad woman like her; she wanted to see Li Mo in a state of utter chaos.
In fact, she didn’t need to put in much effort. The women on the Hundred Flowers List were all stunning beauties, each with their own unique charm, and while there were rankings, they all had their strengths, none willing to concede to the others.
So, this was no longer a matter of whether one could be favored by a prosperous wife; it was the nature of women to compete for beauty, a war belonging to the Hundred Flowers List!
After a brief silence, many of them returned to freshen up, changing into new outfits, while only Lan Tian remained, enjoying her food.
“Hey, they seem to look even better now?”
“To be precise, there’s less fabric…”
“Damn, Little Brother Li isn’t even here, and they’re all dressed up. Could it be that she has feelings for me?”
The brothers looked at the blooming scene, feeling as if they were living in a dream.
Unforgettable, truly unforgettable…
“Amitabha, today’s vow of celibacy has failed again. This must be the last time… it has to be!”
Murong Xiao sighed dramatically.
Xiao Qin suddenly felt a surge of energy, a shadow resembling divine intent appearing behind her.
“Master, why did you come out? It’s quite presumptuous; if someone discovers you’re not divine, it’ll be a disaster.”
“Then how about we switch control of our bodies?” Qian Xing Wuzun said softly.
Xiao Qin fell silent for a moment. “I’m mainly worried about you; restoring your spirit isn’t easy… it’s not that I want to see…”
“Ugh… this girl from the Hehuan Sect…”
Xiao Qin turned her head instinctively, and then gasped.
Tu Yan from the Hehuan Sect was truly a temptress.
The way she dressed was so revealing yet modest, enhancing her figure while leaving just enough to the imagination, showcasing her advantages to the fullest.
“Vixen.” Madam Shen snorted coldly.
“Thank you for the compliment.”
Tu Yan smiled sweetly, her words dripping with provocation: “Oh, by the way, do you remember the talented Zhao from the Zhao family, who played music with an ancient flair?”
“What did you do to him?”
“He has a mole on his chest,” Tu Yan said with a flirtatious glance.
“You!”
Even Luo Ji, who had been stirring the pot, didn’t expect this.
Before she could make a move, the situation was spiraling out of control.
“Li Mo, if you don’t come back soon, it might be unmanageable…”
Luo Ji smiled as she looked toward the entrance.
Just then, Li Mo returned, looking bewildered at the scene before him.
“What’s going on here?”
“Jealousy and rivalry, you finally made it back. I can’t do anything; after all, you’re the boss here now.”
“Ah?”
Little Li was stunned. How could there be a situation when he wasn’t even here?
“Little Li, she looks down on me and even said she’d make a fool of me, showing no sense of decorum at all.”
Tu Yan looked pitiful, like a delicate flower in need of protection.
As she spoke, she tried to hide behind Li Mo, a move that not only made Madam Shen look like a shrew but also stirred the protective instincts of the men, raising the stakes.
“?”
But Tu Yan never expected that before she could hide, the top of the line, the one who was first among dragons, had already executed his control over the situation.
Not a chance to protect herself.
“You’re the golden patron; you have to stand up for me…?”
Tu Yan silently reached out.
But Li Mo silently dodged.
“???”
Was this man’s heart made of ice?
She looked up and saw only wariness in Li Mo’s eyes, and the once-bustling Wan Chun Ting had fallen eerily silent.
The flowers had all lowered their proud heads, even Madam Shen, who had just been angry, had quieted down.
Because they all saw the figure that had entered behind Li Mo.
Previously, they had not yielded to one another because they felt the differences were minimal; in different eyes, they had their victories and defeats, each with their own beauty.
All were stunning, and beauty was a subjective matter.
But sometimes, the appearance of a certain person could lead to an objective truth that made subjectivity align...
Madam Shen was momentarily speechless. She recalled a young lady she had seen in a small town, renowned for her beauty far and wide, but upon seeing her, she felt ashamed and called her a fairy.
Now, she felt that same strange and eerie sensation.
“Wow, I thought the Cold Fairy and the one from the ‘Domineering Empress Falls for Me’ album looked the same.”
Lan Tian, holding a skewer, approached like a little fan.
“Why do you think that?”
Li Mo was at a loss for words.
“Because you and Jiang Chen look alike, don’t you? Why?” Lan Tian asked.
Li Mo suddenly remembered that Senior Ouyang had indeed been troubled by this for a long time, losing quite a bit of hair, saying he couldn’t capture the essence of Bing Tuo’s charm.
Could it be that he was the true genius of painting?
“Should I call you, Golden Patron Mama?” Lan Tian tilted her head.
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