Announcement

When she didn't hear anything from him, she stopped talking. She wondered what happened when he suddenly asked.

"If you don't like him visiting you. I would ask him to stay away from you." he said sighing, just because he thought that she would be angry. No one would like someone causing trouble at their workplace.

"Why would you say that? He just came to satisfy his curiosity. He knew you are a tough nut to crack so he came looking for me. That's okay." She replied.

He was happy that she was not that hard to approach. His family believed in living harmoniously, despite everything else, he couldn't bring someone who could not blend in Mo Family. They chatted for some time, she informed him about her dinner plans before hanging up.

She called Qitong over, they planned to have dinner together. Though Sia informed her about her decision to marry, she didn't tell her that the person she was going to marry Mo Xiao and not Mo Jingze. Qitong arrived shortly after the call, they decided to dine at one of the hotels under Su's which was near her residence.

Qitong the blabber box began listing the enormous rumored girlfriends of Mo Jingze to make Sia back out from the arranged wedding, she believed that Sia was a girl who deserved happiness. She convinced Sia for a good few minutes, Sia furrowed her brows, she wanted to correct her but that girl was just not stopping. Sia stopped trying to talk and focused on food in front of her, she knew Qitong would eventually get tired of talking on her own. She was actually happy to know that Qitong cared for her so much, but she actually didn't know whether to laugh or cry on this riled up creature, who won't let her say anything despite trying so hard.

After a while later, Qitong grew tired and picked up the glass of water to soothe her dried throat.

Sia took the opportunity to talk, "What if I was to say that the one I'm marrying is not Mo Jingze, instead his older brother Mo Xiao?" she said patiently.

As soon as the words reached Qitong's ears, she nearly spat out the water in her mouth. But, Sia calmed her down.

Sia explained her everything, including how her grandfather never mentioned any name, how she mistook it for Mo Jingze, how she found the truth on her marriage meeting, how she felt a force drawing her closer to Mo Xiao and everything.

Sia frowned noticing the lost expression on Qitong's face even after telling her everything. "What's wrong? You know something I don't?" Sia asked.

"Er…. Isn't rumors say that….. he is… you see, not capable in that aspect?" Qitong said hesitating, even though her cousin brother was one of his best friends, she never saw him hanging out with female. Huo Xue was definitely an exception, but she knew, it was always Huo Xue that tried to clung to him and never the other way around. That was the main reason that her craze for him depleted after years of knowing him.

Sia laughed out a loud, she laughed till tears started flowing from her eyes. She just couldn't control herself. If Qitong could take him for frigid, the rumors must be deadly. She decided to look into it. She told Qitong that they have discussed this topic and those were mere rumors and nothing true, Qitong felt at ease after hearing that but wondered about how the hell did they ended up discussing this topic on their first meet, didn't they felt awkward!! They discussed more in detail about the incidents that took place during their dinner and left after that. They both drove towards their own house in opposite direction after leaving the hotel.

At Mo family home,

Mo Xiao walked to his study after the call. Though he was home, there were some issues that needed his attention at least through video call. He stayed in the study until butler came to inform him that the dinner was ready and all were waiting for him. He came down to the table and sat beside his grandfather. His grandfather cleared his throat to grab everyone's attention, everyone including the second son of Elder Mo, his wife and twin children Mo Fen and Mo Hua, a pair of boy and a girl were also summoned for dinner.

"I have decided on the marriage of Mo Xiao to the granddaughter of Jing Qiao, Sia Chen." said Elder Mo.

"Father, you should've asked us before arranging this marriage, at least Xiao Xi*." said Mo Xiao's mother, Wang Yu. She was obviously displeased by her Father-in-law's decision.

Rest all had no opinions about this marriage. Mo Xiao's father knew that Elder Mo would never decide a marriage without consulting both the parties, so he was aware that Mo Xiao had no objections on this arrangement.

But his wife was clearly displeased. She always thought that Mo Xiao liked Huo Xue, her best friend's daughter because she once heard him talking on call saying, 'I love her, I'll her ask her out tomorrow.' And the next day, she saw Mo Xiao with Huo Xue, having lunch. Both the ladies thought that they made a great couple. Besides, she never heard him talking about girls. She wasn't against Elder Mo's arrangement but she thought that Elder Mo didn't took Mo Xiao's feelings in considerations. She was actually a great mother and wife.

Elder Mo didn't take her words as offence, instead he looked at Mo Xiao as if saying, 'See, I told you. You should've said it yourself. Why drag me in this mess? Now clear it.'

Mo Xiao looked up to him and gave him 'I'm lazy' look before continuing with his dinner. Elder Mo never liked to meddle in issues like these. Both his sons chose their own partners, he just had few terms and conditions, if they were satisfied he wouldn't even care if you brought a beggar as your other half. Even those terms could be negotiated by discussing at a family meeting. Though he was army man man, he was an extremely easy going person when dealing with his own people. But he was a demon when dealing with outsiders, also he never liked his family causing trouble for anyone in the society without a reasonable explanation. Mo Lutian had three sons, the elder one died in a battle, the second one was an entrepreneur and the youngest one was a politician.

"Xiao Yu, I didn't find it necessary to consult you guys. But yes, I discussed it with this brat first. He agreed in an instant. Besides that, he also met that girl. It was only after that, both me and Jing Qiao decided on this." said Elder Mo.

Wang Yu was surprised to hear that, she looked at Mo Xiao as if asking him to confirm what she heard, when she saw him nodding she smiled. After all the objections were cleared, everyone naturally congratulated Mo Xiao. The cousins seemed to be curious, as to who was the lady that managed to grab the attention of their great brother, all were dying to meet her whereas Mo Jingze was bragging how he have met her already, he also promised them both that he will arrange them to meet the next day.

Next day was bound to be a great day.