Too high to reach

Chapter 250 Since it's difficult to achieve
"Ah Jiu... Second Brother?"

As soon as there was any commotion, Hongyan noticed it and quickly told Moyi.

Mo Yi walked over, calling out, "Second Brother! What are you doing here?!"

Upon seeing Mo Yi, Mo Fanfang calmed his racing heart. "Fifth Sister, Fourteenth Master asked me to bring some people to buy some things."

"What a coincidence!" Mo Yi was quite happy to see him.

"Yes, as they say, nothing is more coincidental than a story! Fifth Sister, are you also here to buy flowers?"

"It's flower season now. I thought we might as well come here to see the flowers and buy some to take home. Also, I wanted to bring Xiangxiang and Qianqian to see the birds and rabbits."

"Oh, the birds and rabbits are over there!" Mo Fan pointed in a direction.

"Second brother, have you had lunch yet?"

"We haven't had time yet. We'll just grab a bowl of noodles by the roadside later. The restaurants around here aren't very clean. We're fine, but you and the kids shouldn't eat at any of them."

“We brought food and even tea. We’ve been walking for a while and are tired. We were just about to borrow a table and chairs to sit down and rest. Would you like to come with us?”

"Alright, you pick a comfortable spot, and I'll take some people to borrow tables and chairs."

Wow, my second brother can lead a group of people now...

Mo Yi smiled sweetly, "We also brought guards! We brought plenty of food, enough for Lord Mo if he doesn't bring many people!"

"I only brought three people. If it's not enough, I can buy some more." He smiled and glanced at Zhou Jiu.

Without hesitation, Mo Yi found a quiet place surrounded by flowers.

Mo Fan gave them some money and borrowed tables and chairs. The flower farmer quickly helped tidy up the surrounding area and then went to boil water.

"Second brother, how's it going on your end?"

"It went very smoothly. Those things were quite interesting to do. I was busy every day and learned a lot."

"Where is Young Master Zhang?"

“He has other things to do today and can’t come. He’s even worried about me!” Mo Fan said with a smile.

Watching them pack their things and take out food, Mo Fan asked in a low voice, "What's the situation between Debao and Fourth Sister?"

Mo Yi shook her head and sighed, "I've said everything I could, but she won't listen. Actually, I think Young Master Zhang doesn't need to do this at all..." She was actually quite annoyed by Zhang Debao's spineless attitude.

If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. What can't he find? Why is he so fixated on this unreliable Mo Yuan?

“I’ve reminded Debao of that before, but he won’t listen…”

The two looked at each other helplessly and smiled bitterly; it was truly a case of Zhou Yu beating Huang Gai...

The table was covered with food, including braised meat, braised chicken, side dishes, and snacks.

The flower grower brought hot water, while the women brought their own tea and teaware. The women began to brew the tea.

The flower farmer's dog smelled the fragrance and eagerly squatted down to wait.

Xiangxiang and Qianqian looked at it with interest, but didn't dare to go forward, so they asked the guards to bring them some food.

Mo Fan went to the side and bought some boiled eggs... "These are cleaner and still warm, eat them!" He handed one to Zhou Jiu first.

Zhou Jiu peeled one for Xiangxiang and then peeled one for herself. Her eyes kept sneaking glances at Mo Fan, and the blush on her face didn't fade for a long time.

"Xiangxiang doesn't like egg yolks," she said.

“Bones, eggshells, even dogs eat those,” Mo Fan told her.

Mo Yi also took an egg and peeled it to eat. She saw... her second brother secretly looking at Zhou Jiu.

Then, she discovered that Zhou Jiu was secretly watching her second brother.

He popped the egg into his mouth, and started making plans in his mind...

He clicked his tongue in the end, indicating that the plan was unlikely to succeed.

The Zhou family originally intended for Zhou Jiu to become the Princess Consort of Qi. The Zhou family already had a good background, and with such a beautiful girl, how could they possibly marry her off to the Mo family?

Even though my uncle is currently doing well in his official career, his family background is too weak...

Looking at it from my aunt's perspective, she definitely hoped my second brother could marry someone from a middle-class family, someone decent-looking would suffice. But the woman had to be capable, have a large dowry, and be able to bear children… She always regretted that she only had one son.

And Zhou Jiu… look at her sitting there so gracefully, taking small bites of her egg. She's as beautiful as the flowers in the greenhouse… I've heard that her parents on this side of the family aren't doing so well…

Alas, it seems neither of them looks up to the other.

If it's unlikely to work out, then let's not force them together at all. Let's not end up like Zhang Debao and Mo Yuan...

After watching everyone eat and drink for a while, Mo Yi wiped her mouth and asked, "Second Brother, have you finished your business?"

"It's all taken care of. Once you've bought a certain quantity and paid a deposit, they'll deliver it to your door."

"Okay. Now that you've finished eating, head back early!" Mo Yi urged.

“…Okay.” Actually, Mo Fan really wanted to say: I can accompany you to shop some more, but in the end he didn’t say it. “Then I’ll leave after I’m done packing.”

"You don't need to worry about this. We don't need the rest either... You can go back now!"

Helpless, Mo Fan rose and bowed to everyone, "Your Highness, Consort Zhou... take your leave!"

Consort Tian smiled and said, "Take it easy on the road."

Zhou Jiu sat silently, not saying a word, his hands tightly gripping his handkerchief.

Little Qianqian really liked Mo Fan. "Next time, Uncle Mo, please take Qianqian to see the monkeys again!"

"Okay." Mo Fan nodded reluctantly and turned to leave.

Zhou Jiu looked at his back and felt a little sad.

After everyone finished eating and drinking, they borrowed a toilet from a more particular flower farmer.

"Now, let's go see the birds and monkeys! We'll be coming back this way later. If we see any flowers or plants we like, we can take a few back with us. If we have too many, we can have them delivered."

The group walked and looked around, and had only gone a short distance when they reached the other side.

Mo Fan caught up from behind, calling out, "Second Sister! Wait!"

Zhou Jiu was the first to turn around when he heard Mo Fan's voice.

Then Mo Fan ran over, carrying a small flowerpot hanging from four ropes.

Each flowerpot contains a cactus, some with buds and some in bloom; they are especially beautiful.

Mo Yi looked at him and asked, "Second Brother, why are you back?"

"This is called a cactus. It's planted in a small corner over there. I was worried you wouldn't be able to get there, so I bought a few and brought them over. Xiangxiang, Qianqian, one for each of you. Second sister, one for you, and Miss Zhou Jiu... here's one for you, to calm your nerves."

Qianqian looked at it and exclaimed, "Oh dear, what is this? It's covered in thorns!"

Her little hand reached out to touch it, but Mo Fan dodged, "You can't touch these thorns. They'll prick your hand and hurt!" Then she said softly to Zhou Jiu, "The flower grower said this thing is very easy to grow. It only needs a little water every ten days or so. The flowers can bloom for a long time..."

Zhou Jiu reached out and took the two pots from her and Xiangxiang, his face beaming with joy: "Thank you, Young Master Mo!"

"You're welcome," Mo Fan said with a warm smile.

"Hongyan, have them take it to the car. Don't carry it..." Mo Yi instructed.

"The places that sell birds and monkeys have food for you to buy and feed them. But be careful and keep your distance," Mo Fan instructed before taking his leave once more.

After watching him leave, everyone happily went to see the monkeys...

Once you get here, there's not enough to see. So many birds, with long, colorful tails trailing behind them.

The monkey, its eyes gleaming with cunning, reached out for food.

There are many fish tanks; one tank has black fish, another has red ones. Some have large tufts on their heads, others have big tails that swirl around... Each tank has fish that are the same, yet different from the others.

Qianqian wanted fish and birds, and Consort Tian hurriedly agreed.

Seeing that Xiangxiang remained silent, Mo Yi said, "Xiangxiang, what do you want? Birds and fish are fine, rabbits are okay too. But no monkeys, I'm a little scared of them."

Seeing her expression, Xiangxiang smiled and said, "I want a parrot that can talk."

Everyone had a great day, and they even ordered some flowers and plants to be delivered to their door.

"Mother, let's come here often in the future!" Qianqian pleaded, her personality particularly lively.

Xiangxiang didn't speak, but there was anticipation in her eyes.

"Okay! Come again."

After returning home, Zhou Jiu placed the cactus in front of the window and looked at it with a smile.

I looked at it for a long time...

Actually, considering only Mo Fan and Zhou Jiu, they are quite a good match.
Mo Fan is a warm, considerate, and good-tempered man. He also likes good-looking people.

Zhou Jiu doesn't crave wealth and status; she only wants someone who makes her feel safe.