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Chapter 161 All-Star Lineup

In the eyes of Wang Chu and Chuan Mei, this suit of armor was absolutely perfect for providing support.

If someone in the groomsmen group wore this outfit on their wedding day, the bride wouldn't stand out as much.

As for Lin Mo, he simply wanted to make Emperor Ruyan less happy. Besides, this was her request, so he had to fulfill it.

Don't say he's not handsome; the reactions of passersby say it all. Ever since he came out in this outfit, everyone outside has been staring at him.

Even when he first appeared, the number of people paying attention to him briefly surpassed that of the two beautiful women standing side by side.

While there are relatively few beautiful women, there are even fewer Emperor Warriors, and most importantly, he is the ultimate Emperor, an armor that can only be summoned by those with pure Five Elements bloodlines. How can two mere women compare to him?

"Hey, hey, don't do it! I'll take it off myself, okay?!"

"Hurry up, don't force me to do it myself! I'm telling you, I'm really angry, I'm furious right now!!"

"Didn't you say you wanted me to wear my most handsome outfit?"

"If you dare utter another word, I won't leave you any bitter tea!"

Lin Mo:
In Liu Ruyan's office, Lin Mo was peeling off his armor.

The reason, of course, is that when Liu Ruyan learned that the armored man in front of her was the little man she had summoned, her previously anxious heart finally died.

Then, without even having time to talk to her friend, she dragged him upstairs. Luckily, most of the company's employees had already left work, otherwise the next day everyone in the company would have known that their CEO, Liu, had brought back an Emperor Knight.

Fortunately, Lin Mo had clothes underneath, otherwise he probably would have gone out naked today.

After Lin Mo took off all his clothes, he was left with only a white t-shirt and shorts underneath, without even a pair of shoes.

"Here, these slippers will do for now. And also, head down!" Liu Ruyan tossed a pair of slippers over and said.

Seeing the cold expression on Emperor Ruyan's face, Lin Mo didn't dare to speak and silently lowered his head.

The next second, a pair of hands pressed down on him, their hands still wet with cold water, and began to scrub his hair.

Unfortunately, his hairstyle was now a complete disaster because of the Emperor Warrior's hood. Liu Ruyan couldn't accept having such a 'boyfriend' meet her friends, even if it was just to maintain a single image for herself.

Fortunately, Empress Ruyan was skillful and clever. Under her delicate hands, Lin Mo recovered quite a bit quickly.

Although he can't compare to someone who's dressed up carefully, the young man is fortunate to be young, has a good foundation, and is fair-skinned, so with a little effort, he doesn't look bad.

"Hmm~~ Not bad. Remember, don't cause any more trouble, understand?" Liu Ruyan looked Lin Mo up and down and said with a smile.

The anger that had been on her face had long since vanished, replaced by a beautiful and captivating appearance.

Today, Liu Ruyan was dressed much more simply than usual, in a simple white long dress with a high neckline that neither exposed her shoulders nor her back. She wasn't wearing high heels, just a pair of white sneakers, as if she had dressed this way on purpose.

"No problem, but your outfit today is very plain!" Lin Mo asked, tugging at the loosened collar of his short-sleeved shirt. His hair was a little messy, and there were red marks left on his neck by Liu Ruyan when she hit him. Anyone who didn't know better would think he had been violated.

Seeing his appearance, Liu Ruyan was suddenly stunned, and then felt like laughing. It seemed to fit her description of finding a younger man.

After all, Lin Mo's age and appearance are what they are, and no one would believe it if you said it too much. It has to be said that sometimes fate works like that, and it can be considered a lucky coincidence.

"Of course you need points! Don't you know what you're here for? Hurry up and come downstairs!"

Liu Ruyan glared at him, then pulled him downstairs.

The woman had been waiting for a while in a business-style Western restaurant not far from the company. She should have arrived much earlier, but who would have thought that something unexpected would happen.

Just then, the door to the private room opened, and Liu Ruyan walked in naturally, holding Lin Mo's hand. The two did not hold hands, but just two fingers were intertwined, just like a normal couple.

This was also Liu Ruyan's little trick. After all, holding hands with all ten fingers together seemed a bit deliberate, while holding hands with two or three fingers intertwined together was more natural.

"Excuse me, there was a little accident just now. Let me introduce you to my boyfriend, Lin Mo, whom I recently started dating."

"This is Zhao Yun, a sister I've known since childhood," Liu Ruyan introduced the two.

As soon as the words were spoken, Zhao Yun and Lin Mo both looked at each other, their eyes filled with astonishment.

Lin Mo looked at the woman in front of him. She had short hair and was even taller than Liu Ruyan, at least 172 cm tall, which was definitely tall for a girl.

Although her features weren't those of a stunning beauty like Liu Ruyan, she was still quite pretty. Most importantly, her figure was almost unfair, making even Liu Ruyan, who possessed the innate Ruyan Emperor's Sacred Body, pale in comparison.

Simply put, her waist-to-hip ratio is a bit too exaggerated, and she's also very well-endowed. If Miss Yuan were here, she wouldn't even need to say a word to make her lose her composure.

Although his skin is a bit dark, it's only compared to Liu Ruyan, who cheated by using his face wash. His actual skin tone should be about one or two shades darker than Liu Ruyan's before using the face wash.

There was no trace of makeup on her face; instead, it added a touch of heroic spirit to her appearance. Moreover, Lin Mo could see obvious muscle lines on her exposed arms.

Most importantly, this woman actually shares the same name as Zhao Yun, a fierce general from the Three Kingdoms period. She is indeed exceptionally brave and valiant.

Meanwhile, Zhao Yun was also sizing up the young man who had been brought in by her friend.

He wasn't short, but his skin was a bit too fair, which made him look less masculine. He was clean-cut and gave a good impression, but he looked young, even a bit childish in her eyes. After all, what mature man would wear armor?

Most importantly, his name is Lin Mo, the same as the Mazu goddess from the hometown of one of her former comrades, which is quite interesting.

After scanning the room, I realized there wasn't a single normal person there.

Zhao Yun, whose name sounds the same as Zhao Yun, a fierce general of the Three Kingdoms period; Lin Mo, whose name is the same as Mazu; and Liu Ruyan—it's practically an all-star lineup.

One is a martial arts practitioner, one is a cultivator of immortality, and one is capable of catching both martial arts practitioners and cultivators into juicy fish. This lineup is terrifyingly strong just by looking at it.

Hello, my name is Lin Mo.

"Hello, my name is Zhao Yun, the Yun in 'all living beings'."

The two greeted each other, and then the three of them sat down together.

“Every time Yunyun introduces herself to others, she makes a point of mentioning it, otherwise people might think she shares the same name as Zhao Zilong,” Liu Ruyan explained with a smile after sitting down.

Lin Mo smiled and nodded upon hearing this. It must be said that sometimes words can be descriptive. When she said it was the "Yun" in "Yunyun Zhong Sheng" (the name of all living beings), it immediately gave people the feeling of a girl's name.

Liu Ruyan then called the waiter to order. Since Lin Mo had never eaten Western food before, she asked Liu Ruyan to order a steak, and the other two could make their own.

Soon, several exquisite Western dishes were served. Lin Mo tasted them and found them to be alright, but he just wasn't used to them because many of the dishes contained cream or cheese, which he didn't really like. Of course, it was fine to eat them once in a while.

The steak tasted pretty good, and since he was hungry, he ate it quickly.

However, the three of them didn't come here mainly for a meal; they just wanted to find a place to meet.

During the meal, Liu Ruyan and Zhao Yun chatted with each other, occasionally mentioning him in their conversations. They seemed quite normal, at least Lin Mo didn't notice anything amiss.

Halfway through the meal, Zhao Yun suddenly asked him, "How did you manage to win Ruyan's heart? As far as I know, my friend has very discerning taste. You look a few years younger than us, so your methods are quite impressive."

Hearing this, Lin Mo was not flustered. He exchanged a glance with Liu Ruyan and smiled, "She and my sister know each other. They got to know each other and then got together." In just two sentences, he explained how the two knew each other and also showed that he was indeed younger than them, but he didn't give any specific details.

"You even went after your friend's brother? You've really made something of yourself!" Zhao Yun said to Liu Ruyan with a smile.

Before meeting Liu Ruyan, this so-called 'little man', Zhao Yun remained outwardly calm, but her inner emotions were still very strong.

Rationally speaking, she knew Liu Ruyan's personality clearly; she wasn't the type to easily have a boyfriend. Moreover, she seemed to know that Liu Ruyan had discovered some of her thoughts, since she was being deliberately distanced from—how could she not feel it?

But when Liu Ruyan actually told her that she had a boyfriend, she still couldn't quite accept it.

She had even planned that once they met, regardless of whether it was true or not, she would put pressure on the other person first, and ideally cause a conflict between them so that they would break up on their own.

However, things didn't go as planned. Lin Mo's strange entrance completely dampened her fighting spirit.

Simply put, she didn't feel any threat from Lin Mo at all. He was young, looked harmless, and even a little naive, with a clear sense of foolishness in his eyes.

Zhao Yun herself felt it was pointless to deal with such a child, so she not only didn't have much hostility towards Lin Mo, but even felt a little sympathy for him, and she was even a little reluctant to take drastic measures against him.

"Go to hell, what's wrong with my brother? I just like this one, after all, my friend's brother eats it better."

"And don't tease him, I'm telling you, my little girlfriend is only a senior in college, she can't outsmart you, you old fox." Liu Ruyan casually put the steak she had taken a bite of on Lin Mo's plate.

Although it was deliberate, it was performed quite naturally, as if it were just a small interaction between a couple.

Moreover, eating each other's leftovers is itself a form of intimacy, which, simply put, is Liu Ruyan emphasizing that she is not currently single.

As for putting pressure on Zhao Yun? There's no need for that. Just as Liu Ruyan thought, as long as she releases the news that she has a man, the mission of today's meal will be accomplished.

Feeling the pain in his foot, Lin Mo casually put the steak that Liu Ruyan had handed him, which he had already taken a bite of, into his mouth.

We've finally gotten to eat this imported beef.

Seeing his actions, Liu Ruyan was very satisfied and casually took a shrimp from his plate to eat herself.

Seeing the interaction between the two, Zhao Yun's eyes narrowed slightly. Even though Lin Mo made her feel no threat, she still had emotions at this moment.

But given their 'couple' relationship, she couldn't say anything. She could only laugh in a low voice and say, "You're only a senior? No wonder you look so young. But you'd better work hard. Most people can't reach Ruyan's level. Even if you come from a good family, you still need to be capable yourself."

Oh, by the way, I haven't asked which school you went to or what your major was.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo was about to speak when Liu Ruyan interrupted, saying, "Xiao Mo is a famous traditional Chinese medicine doctor in Jiangning City and a student of Professor Li from the Medical College."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun nodded: "I see, that's very good, you have a bright future ahead of you!"

Lin Mo nodded without offering any explanation, because he knew that Liu Ruyan must have her reasons for saying that.

The three then ate and chatted, with Zhao Yun occasionally asking about their daily lives and relationship status.

Meanwhile, Liu Ruyan fed Lin Mo and interacted with him, while sharing some of their daily interactions, such as rubbing her belly, giving her massages, and showing her concern and care.

There was truth and falsehood in it, and Zhao Yun couldn't tell for a moment, but her emotions were getting stronger and stronger.

After a long and difficult meal, the three said goodbye in the parking lot.

"Thank you for your hospitality, I'll be leaving now," Zhao Yun waved to the two of them.

Liu Ruyan waved her hand: "Go ahead and do what you need to do. Contact me when you have time so we can have a meal together."

Lin Mo nodded in agreement, and Zhao Yun then drove away.

"She doesn't seem to be in a good mood; she didn't even smile," Lin Mo said after Zhao Yun left.

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan glared at him and said reproachfully, "Please, you're my man now, and you might even be competing with her for a woman. What kind of smile do you want? Do you expect her to smile and congratulate us on our marriage and wish us a happy child soon?"

"Cough cough," Lin Mo chuckled speechlessly upon hearing this, "I've discovered that being your man is truly a torment. Not only do you have to compete with other men for women, but you even have to compete with other women for them."

"This just proves I'm in high demand, okay? How did it feel to be your man today? The beef was delicious, wasn't it?" Suddenly, Liu Ruyan leaned closer, raised their still-joined hands, and smiled knowingly.

Lin Mo glared at him: "I don't eat beef!"

"You don't eat beef, but you're eating the beef that I, your older sister, have eaten. What, do you want to have a bite with me?" Liu Ruyan said with a playful smile, clearly in a good mood.

Seeing that this woman was flirting with him again, Lin Mo rolled his eyes at her and spat, "If I really took you, you'd be unhappy. Don't try that."

After that, he turned around and left.

"Hey, hey, hey, why are you leaving? Say something, maybe I'll let you have a bite!" Liu Ruyan hurriedly said from behind.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo suddenly turned around and stared straight at her. Liu Ruyan immediately shut her mouth, and even seemed a little nervous.

"you"

"Your shoelaces are untied," Lin Mo suddenly said.

Liu Ruyan looked down and, sure enough, the laces on her white shoes were undone. She was about to squat down and tie them when Lin Mo beat her to it, squatted down in front of her, and reached out to tie her shoelaces.

"I can manage on my own, I can."

Seeing Lin Mo still working on his hands, Liu Ruyan's voice gradually softened, and she looked somewhat lost, fiddling with her fingers.

'Xiao Mo, did I manage to seduce you and make you fall for me? Oh no, what should I do? Should I agree? No way, Su Su will kill me! I won't agree. Will this hurt the child's pride? Or...'

Liu Ruyan couldn't help but think of all sorts of possibilities. Feeling a little embarrassed, she involuntarily squatted down, her mouth dry as she was about to speak: "Xiao Xiao Mo, me."

Before she could finish speaking, Lin Mo tied his shoelaces and stood up, then reached out and cupped Liu Ruyan's pretty face in his hands to help her stand up.

In an instant, the atmosphere between the two suddenly became ambiguous. A blush crept up Liu Ruyan's pretty face at a visible speed, and she could even clearly hear her own heartbeat.

Lin Mo looked directly into the other person's eyes and said softly with a smile, "It's okay, it's tied."

"Thank you, Xiao Mo," Liu Ruyan whispered, not even daring to look Lin Mo in the eye.

"Of course, let's go!"

After saying that, Lin Mo glanced at her and then turned away.

At this moment, Liu Ruyan admitted that she had actually fallen for this boy who was several years younger than her, and it was a very obvious attraction. Especially when Lin Mo held her face and looked at her, she had never felt her heart beat so fast.

Watching Lin Mo's departing figure, she couldn't help but take a step forward, wanting to chase after him, but the next second, she stumbled and looked down to see that the laces of both shoes were tied together.

Liu Ruyan:
"You son of a bitch"

(End of this chapter)