534: Investigating Chi Rong

Investigating Chi Rong

Mo Roulan was surprised when she heard Mo Chen questioning Chi Rong. That was something she had just wanted to ask Chi Rong. 

She looked at her brother who suddenly looked cleverer than boys of his age are supposed to be. 

On the other hand, Chi Rong was equally interested in Mo Chen. 

He smiled at the boy and said honestly

"Because I like your mother."

Mo Chen, for a moment, went silent. 

Because he didn't know what he was supposed to say after that. Because he couldn't find any fault with Chi Rong's words…especially the way the latter said them, he looked honest and sincere. 

As a very successful businessman in his past life, he knew when a person was really sincere and when he was faking it. 

And Chi Rong looked sincere.

Mo Roulan was also observing Chi Rong closely. A moment later, she asked Chi Rong

"Had Mr. Chi any other woman in his life before?"

It was slightly awkward to ask such a question but for her mother's sake, she had to do that. 

Chi Rong smiled at Mo Roulan and said 

"No. I have never liked anyone in my life before Qianru." 

Mo Roulan nodded her head. She looked at her brother and finally asked 

"What if I and Chenchen refuse to accept you?"

Chi Rong was actually amused by the two children in front of him. Though Mo Roulan was about eighteen years old, she was still younger than him. However, he was moved by their efforts to look out for their mother. 

He had wondered, with how naïve Lin Qianru is, how did she survive with her children. Now he got the answer. 

He very patiently answered Mo Roulan's question.

"Then I would like to know the reason behind your refusal. And I would continue to make efforts to improve myself until you finally agree to let me marry your mother."

Mo Roulan raised her eyebrows at the answer while Mo Chen grinned as he said to Chi Rong

"Uncle Chi, do you think that we will make things easy for you?"

Chi Rong wanted to laugh out loud seeing how honest and funny his words were. He controlled himself and said very gently

"It's alright. I can spoil my soon-to-be children a little …at least until they don't deviate from the right path."

Mo Roulan and Mo Chen both looked at each other when they heard his words. 

"Who is your child?"

Both of them said at the same time. 

Chi Rong merely smiled and didn't say anything because at that moment, the door opened and Lin Qiianru stepped inside the room. 

She was confused when she saw Chi Rong's all smiley face while her children had annoyed expressions on their faces. 

She asked Mo Roulan what happened with a raised eyebrow, however, the latter only shook her head. Sighing, she could only sit down. 

The waiter returned with the meal. 

Chi Rong himself served the dishes in Lin Qianru's bowl. Lin Qianru was hesitant but she looked at her children and tried her best to look happy. She knew that as long as she would look happy, her children would agree with this marriage. 

The lunch passed with no drama. 

Chi Rong asked Mo Chen and Mo Roulan about their likes and dislikes. He tried his best to know everything about them. 

Lin Qianru was moved, seeing his efforts. Actually, she knew Chi Rong's character a little now. 

He was a man who never stepped back from his responsibilities. Is it not why she was taking advantage of his love?

After she passed away, even if he was only their step-father, he would take care of her children, and …there was also He Jian.

After the dinner, Chi Rong dropped them back at the building. 

When they went back to the apartment, Mo Chen dragged his sister to his room while Lin Qianru silently looked at their backs. 

She sighed and moved to her room. 

On the other hand inside Mo Chen's room

"Jiejie, ask Brother Jian to investigate Uncle Chi."

Mo Chen told his sister who frowned. 

"But…how can we ask him to do such a thing?"

Though she had taken so many favors from He Jian, she still felt uncomfortable asking for his help. 

Mo Chen looked at his sister with a frown and asked 

"Are not you dating Brother Jian?"

Mo Roulan looked at her brother with a parted mouth.

Who tells him all this? 

Seeing her like this, Mo Chen frowned and then said 

"Even if you are not dating him, he won't refuse you. He likes you very much to refuse you."

This time, Mo Roulan didn't stop herself from knocking on his forehead. 

"Ah…Jiejie…"

Mo Chen shouted in pain as he rubbed his forehead. 

"Talk rubbish again and see the consequences."

Mo Chen only rolled his eyes silently with lowered head. She was not actually angry otherwise why would she blush at his words? 

He didn't talk about He Jian anymore and said 

"Though Uncle Chi looks sincere, it is wise to investigate him first. In rich families, there are always things related to property matters that we people can't think of. So it is better to investigate if he has any other intentions."

Mo Roulan nodded her head with a serious face. 

She had been thinking the same. 

It could also be that Chi Rong was being forced to marry by the elders of his family to marry someone so that he could get all the property …just like how it happened in the dramas.  0

After a small discussion, the brother and sister decided that they would not tell their decision to their mother for some time. 

Mo Roulan left Mo Chen's room and went to her own. 

She was shocked to see a man on her bed when she opened the room. But when she realized who it was, she sighed in exasperation. 

"You can't just come to my room whenever you want."

He Jian who was busy looking through some emails raised his head to look at her and smiled. 

"Why? What is wrong, Lanlan?"

Mo Roulan scoffed and asked him

"You are asking me what is wrong. What if I come to your room like this every day?"

He would surely kick her out. 

However, He Jian grinned at the question and said it in a very pleasant mood. 

"Then I will appreciate my girlfriend's efforts."

However, the next moment he suddenly frowned and said 

"But you can't do that."

Just when Mo Roulan thought that she had won this argument, she heard him say

"It is dangerous for you to cross the balcony and then jump to my balcony. You just call me whenever you want to see me." 

Mo Roulan went silent. 

She seemed to have asked the wrong question. 

Seeing that she looked annoyed, He Jian didn't tease her anymore and asked gently.

"How did it go?" 

Mo Roulan sighed as she walked towards the bed and sat beside it. She didn't seem to reject his touch when he put his hand around her shoulder. 

"He seems sincere and honest. But …I don't know …I am not sure. It is about my Mom's life after all."

He Jian nodded his head in understanding and said 

"I have already asked my people to investigate him. I will let you know if I found something weird."

Mo Roulan was actually moved when she heard his words. She didn't even need to ask him for his help. 

She looked at him silently as she wondered 

'Was it really possible to forget all the bitter memories for once and then love him with a free heart?'

Sometimes, she actually wished that she would forget all about her past life. 

Then her heart would be so burdened and perhaps she would be able to fully enjoy the present. 

She sighed as she leaned against his shoulder. 

He Jian was surprised but was happy. He held her shoulder gently as he continued to read the emails on the phone. 

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