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Chapter 257 A visit
Miss Yuan's villa wasn't as lavish as Lin Mo had imagined; instead, it was rather understated. However, upon closer inspection, one would discover that every design element in the yard was meticulously crafted. The greenery was extensive, and the garden and pond were equally impressive. Each building was arranged in a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing manner, creating a very comfortable visual experience.

Inside the living room of the Yuan family villa, Lin Mo had already met Comrade Old Yuan.

"Hello, Uncle, I'm sorry to bother you."

"Haha, Xiao Lin is here! Come and sit down. I knew you were coming, so I skipped fishing." Old Yuan greeted him warmly.

While they were exchanging pleasantries, Miss Yuan finally came in, huffing and puffing, and complained, "Mom~ you didn't even say you'd wait for me, these things are really heavy~"

"What are you waiting for? What's wrong with taking some things? Consider it exercise. You eat well every day, but you complain when you do a little work," Ms. Jiang said, rolling her eyes at her daughter.

Perhaps because she was her own child and had seen so much of her, coupled with the fact that Miss Yuan was quite infuriating, Ms. Jiang naturally didn't have that much patience.

On the contrary, when she saw Lin Mo, who was fair-skinned, with red lips and white teeth, and had a handsome appearance, she found him pleasing to the eye no matter how she looked at him, especially when compared with the two children she had given birth to, this feeling was even more obvious.

Look at this kid, he's good-looking, polite, and he's already earning money on his own before even graduating. He's got everything he needs – looks, ability, and talent.

And what about the two children I gave birth to? One of them is getting on in years, but he can't even manage a branch company properly. He's obsessed with that girl from the Liu family, like a hopeless romantic.

The other one, though quirky and clever, is truly infuriating. He has no manners and spends all his time out having fun. He doesn't date and only works sporadically. They say wealth doesn't last three generations, and Ms. Jiang feels that this saying might be about to apply to her family.

They're both young people, but Lin Mo is several years younger than his son and daughter. They're already making money and have some assets, while his two children, at this age, are still demanding money from the household every day and going out to have fun.

No, now her two children are also asking the housekeeper for money. Thinking about this made Ms. Jiang feel even worse.

Lin Mo's teeth did indeed become much whiter after using the Yunnan Mountain toothpaste he bought from the shopping page. With the addition of honey and traditional Chinese medicine treatment from his teacher, Professor Li, his complexion was exceptionally good. He had red lips and white teeth, which was quite remarkable, but he himself didn't notice it.

These changes accumulated little by little, and since he doesn't usually admire himself in the mirror, his feelings about them are naturally not as profound as those of outsiders.

Lin Mo was unaware of Ms. Jiang's thoughts. When he saw Miss Yuan come in, still holding the things he had brought, he quickly went up and took them from her.

"Auntie, this is my first time visiting, so I didn't know what to bring. I just brought you some fruit and some local specialties from my hometown. Please have a taste, they're all mushrooms from the mountains," Lin Mo said quickly, handing over the items.

For Miss Yuan's family background, and for him, a college student who hasn't even graduated yet, the price of the gift doesn't matter; it's the thought that counts. Especially the local specialties he specially brought back from his hometown, which shows that Lin Mo was thinking of them even though he was home for the holidays.

"Why did you bring anything when you came to my house? Just come directly next time, do you hear me?"

Sure enough, upon hearing this, although Ms. Jiang and her husband said some things to him, their expressions clearly showed that they were very pleased, and it was obvious that this gesture made them happy.

Seeing this, Lin Mo couldn't help but admire his parents' way of handling things; they really made the right choice in bringing these local specialties.

"Yes, Auntie. Oh, and this too. You and Uncle can just put a little bit in when you soak your feet every night. It has the effects of dispelling dampness and cold, clearing the meridians, and promoting restful sleep."

"The materials are hard to come by, and the quantity is limited, please don't mind!" Lin Mo then handed over his ordinary black plastic bag.

It has to be said that the three gifts he gave were not even properly wrapped; they were all in plastic bags. If you didn't know better, you would think he was buying vegetables at the market.

But neither Ms. Jiang nor Comrade Lao Yuan looked down on him because of this, especially the last one. Although the effect that Lin Mo mentioned was ordinary, it was quite practical.

Most importantly, with the face wash, Angong Niuhuang Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine), Longquan ink paste, and Tongyan Hui inkstone all preceding them, the two subconsciously trusted the things he took out more.

It's worth noting that even though the previous items were very expensive, Lin Mo didn't utter a single word about the difficulty of obtaining the materials, which shows that this item is no ordinary thing.

Given the casual packaging, it's clear this isn't something you can buy anywhere else; it's probably another secret recipe.

Lin Mo happens to be Professor Li's student, and not just any ordinary student, so it's normal for him to be able to get some medicines that aren't available elsewhere.

"Xiao Lin is so kind, how could Auntie possibly dislike it?"

"That's right, the massage you gave Grandpa Yuanyuan was so effective, we haven't even thanked you yet! Don't be so formal in the future, come visit us more often!"

Ms. Jiang and her husband couldn't help but speak up, exchanging a glance. It was clear that they both cared about the foot bath. And even if the effect wasn't that obvious, it was still the thought that counted.

After putting away the things Lin Mo brought, Ms. Jiang pulled Lin Mo to sit down and started chatting about everyday things.

The housekeeper also cut up some fruit and brought it up. Old Yuan knew that Lin Mo could brew tea, so he took out his treasured tea leaves, wanting to show off his skills.

Even though he knew Lin Mo could make tea, Old Yuan didn't let Lin Mo do it this time. After all, Lin Mo was a guest today, and it wouldn't make sense to let a guest make tea.

As for the last time at the horse farm, it was because Professor Li, Lin Mo's teacher, was there. As an elder of Lin Mo, it was perfectly acceptable. In short, to be able to thrive in the business world, Old Yuan is at least impeccable in terms of manners.

"Xiao Lin, how's this tea?" Comrade Yuan asked with a smile.

Lin Mo gave a thumbs up: "Top-quality Houkui tea, plus my Uncle Yuan's skill, is definitely a good tea. The aroma is rich and the taste is mellow. I'm really lucky to have this today. Your skill is clearly learned from an expert. The brewing method and water temperature are very precise. You're amazing, Uncle Yuan!"

"Haha, as expected of someone who has specially studied tea ceremony, you could tell at a glance that I've learned from someone. If you like, I have some more, you can take some home to drink later."

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Comrade Yuan burst into laughter. The happiest thing for someone who has learned something is to be recognized, especially by professionals.

Although Comrade Yuan's tea-brewing techniques were correct, they were too clumsy, and some details were not handled well. However, Lin Mo could still tell that he had learned a little from someone else. At this point, he should just praise him a lot. Even if he hadn't learned it, it was still good tea.

"Go away, go away. You're getting all cocky just because I said you're fat. Xiao Lin was just saying it casually. You only studied with him for half a day, and you really think you're something special?"

"Xiao Lin, don't mind him. He's learned some tea-making skills from someone outside, and he's been showing off to me several times since he came back. If you praise him again, he'll get all cocky," said Ms. Jiang, the daughter-in-law, who was standing nearby.

Upon hearing this, Comrade Lao Yuan quickly tried to defend himself: "What kind of talk is this? Xiao Lin and I are both tea lovers. This is called making friends over tea. If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense."

As for Lin Mo, he naturally enjoyed the quiet time and tea. Although his technique was a bit off, the tea was indeed excellent.

"Mom and Dad, when are we eating? I'm starving!"

At this moment, Miss Yuan appeared out of nowhere, holding a bowl of sweet fermented rice balls in her hand, eating them bite by bite with a very enjoyable expression.

Upon seeing this, Ms. Jiang felt a wave of dizziness. She knew without a doubt that her daughter had gone to the kitchen to steal food again.

And if you're going to sneak food, fine, but to take it out and eat it in front of the guests, is that appropriate?

Fortunately, it was Lin Mo who came today, a friend of her daughter. If it had been someone else, this behavior would have been rather impolite.

"Yuan Meng!! Haven't I given you a good beating in a long time? All you do is eat, you don't even bring Xiao Lin a bowl!" Ms. Jiang glared at her daughter and scolded her.

Lin Mo quickly waved her hand: "It's alright, Auntie, Sister Yuan is probably just hungry."

Upon hearing this, Ms. Jiang turned her head and put on a smiling face: "Xiao Lin, are you hungry? I asked the housekeeper to make some of her signature dishes. You have to try them today."

"Huh? It's only a little past two o'clock now?" Lin Mo was taken aback.

He deliberately chose this time to come so as not to trouble others, perfectly avoiding mealtimes.

But to everyone's surprise, Ms. Jiang said with a smile, "Isn't this a coincidence? My auntie's family has two meals, and it's mealtime right now."

"Yeah, yeah, my mom heard you were coming today, so she specially changed it to two meals. You've got a lot of face, haven't you?"

"Mom, when will I get this treatment when I come home? I'm your own daughter! Suddenly I only get two meals a day, and you didn't even tell me! If it weren't for Aunt Wang taking pity on me, I would have starved to death long ago!" Miss Yuan said sourly, then took a big bite of sweet fermented rice balls to calm herself down.

She doesn't work, so she can't get up in the morning. Today she even missed breakfast and is starving. On top of that, her mom is backstabbing her. It's so miserable!
Upon hearing this, Ms. Jiang's eyes widened: "You're not hungry, I think you're just craving something!"

Lin Mo:
(End of this chapter)