Chapter 33: Counterfeit Goods

  "Beckson, you don't need to say anything. I think that since I came from Suzhou to Yanjing, it already shows my attitude. Maybe some people in the Shen family want to form an alliance with your Beck family, but these things have nothing to do with me. I don't want to rely on your Beck family's background, and I won't beg for the Shen family's pity. The things I want, I will create with my own hands. If there are things I can't get, then I'm not interested in having them." Shen Mo took over Lin Baodi's cup of water, holding it in his palm, and glanced at her, saying: "If your purpose for coming here is to ask me to go back with you, then I think you'll be disappointed."

  Lin Bao'er saw that Shen Mo didn't scold her, and her small face immediately broke into a bright smile. Just now she couldn't tell friend from foe, and as soon as she came out, she praised the man as a "handsome guy". She didn't expect him to be the one who wanted to take advantage of Mo Nong's sister, and Mo Nong's attitude towards him was cold and dismissive. Lin Bao'er immediately knew she had taken the wrong side, and her little brain quickly thought of ways to make up for it.

  Then, she hastily ran to make a cup of tea and delivered it with a smile. Moreover, only one cup was made, and as the guest, Beckson didn't even have the chance to taste Miss Lin's tea-making skills. This was also intentional to save face for Mo Hong's sister - of course, she didn't really have any skills either. She simply grabbed some tea leaves into a cup and filled it with boiling water - omitting the step of rinsing the tea altogether.

  Baek Seon is currently in a state of emotional turmoil and didn't pay much attention to Lin Bao'er's small actions. After entering the house, no one invited him to sit down, so he could only stand there, afraid that looking down at Shen Mo would make this strong-willed woman uncomfortable, so he tried to soften his gaze.

  "The ink is thick, I think our feelings have fallen into a misunderstanding. I know you are very opposed to the union of the Shen and Bei families, and so am I. One's own emotions should be in one's own hands, not used as a tool for exchanging benefits. This was decided by the elders of the Shen and Bei families, and as juniors, we can't say much about it."

  "But the actual situation now is that I want to be with you because I like you, not because our families are related and it brings me some benefits. Do you understand what I mean? We can put aside family interests and personal backgrounds, I am simply Becksen, you are simply Shen Mochen, we are each our own individuals, we have the right to pursue our own happiness. Isn't that good? Mochen, I know you have some misunderstandings about me, but I'm willing to change and accept your supervision."

  "I'm willing to stand on the same starting line as other men who like you and chase after you. Having met once, can't you even give me a chance to pursue you?"

  The ancient town of Xitang, the old mansion of a small city, and the soft cultural background of apricot flowers in spring rain have given birth to many talented scholars and beautiful women in Suzhou and Hangzhou. In the past, there were four famous talents from Jiangnan: Tang Bohu, Zhu Zhishan, Wen Zhengming, and Xu Zhenqing. Today, there are four great young masters from Suzhou and Hangzhou: Lian Fengrui, Bei Kesong, Han Youling, and Guo Chengzhao.

  Four men from Suzhou and Hangzhou's wealthy families, young with plenty of gold, talented and artistic, unrestrained and free-spirited, so they were grouped together by gossipers, collectively known as the Four Great Young Masters. The four men had a natural talent for business and also had a way with women.

  So, the second-ranked Beixun's sincere and genuine confession has some standards. It expresses admiration without making people feel hypocritical or disgusting. Moreover, being willing to give up one's identity and stand on the same starting line as other admirers to pursue Shen Mochen, although the truthfulness of his words is questionable, this mindset can still deceive some women with lower IQ.

  Moreover, when women encounter such things, they easily become infatuated. When dealing with someone they don't like, they can still make an effort to remain rational, but if they have even a little bit of feelings for the person, they completely fall into it.

  "Sorry, I don't like you." Shen Mo said lightly. "This is the sentence I usually use to reject pursuers I don't like."

  Baek Seon's blood was boiling. He couldn't believe he had performed for half a day, but this woman hadn't taken it to heart at all, not even slightly moved, still with that cold and icy expression.

  "Ink, didn't I just say that? If you don't like something about me, you can tell me frankly and I'll change for you." Beckett's confidence wasn't lost, but rather sparked his fighting spirit. Isn't this more interesting?"

  The male and female protagonists in the TV series went through hardships before finally coming together, attracting countless sighs and tears. Such a love story is touching, or rather, such a woman is more alluring.

  "I don't like you chasing me." Shen Mo said softly, elegantly sipping his tea.

  “－－－－－－－－”

  Pfft!

  Tang Guo, who had been standing at the door, didn't expect Shen Mo to respond like that. He couldn't hold back his laughter and burst out laughing with a "pfft" sound. Lin Bao'er was even more unrestrained, holding her stomach and laughing non-stop, her ample chest shaking violently.

  Baek Seon's anger was still simmering, but his eyes couldn't help but linger on Lin Bao'er's chest for a few moments. This woman was also a rare beauty.

  Tang Guo's carefully maintained image was instantly shattered, and he felt a deep sense of depression. Just as he was thinking of finding an excuse to cover it up, he happened to see Ye Qiu in the courtyard, his eyes lit up, and he smiled and called out: "Ye Shao, how did you come?"

  Ye Qiu was still hesitating in the courtyard, wondering whether to go into the living room and take a look, when he saw Tang Guo standing at the door waving at him.

  Are you calling yourself?

  "Leaf, come in quickly. Mo Nong sister is at home." Tang Guo saw Ye Qiu still standing there foolishly and ran into the courtyard to invite him in. With a smile on his face, he said "Cooperating with the performance, do you understand?"

  "I know. Isn't it just pretending to be her pursuer? I've seen this kind of plot on TV many times."

  "------ You talk too much. Later, you won't be allowed to wear pants." Tang Guo's tone was fierce and menacing, but the smile on his face grew even more intense.

  Tang Guo led Ye Qiu into the living room, smiling and introducing him to Beckett: "This is the young master of the Ye family, Ye Qiu."

  What's going on with the Ye family? Beckett looked at Tang Guo, who had a somewhat flattering expression towards Ye Qiu, and then looked at Shen Mo and Lin Bao'er's joyful expressions. He thought to himself: This is bad, could it be that Mo likes this guy?

  Although unhappy in his heart, there was no leakage on his face. He smiled and stretched out his right hand to Ye Qiu, saying: "Ye Shao, hello."

  As one of the four major young masters and being influenced by his family since he was young, he still has this temperament.

  (Wake up early in the Qing Dynasty and update, ask for a few recommended votes.)