Everything I bought on online shopping platforms was genuine.

Inside the banquet hall of the restaurant, the group of five was seated at an empty table on the far left. Before leaving, the waiter who led the way carefully checked the table, because the invitation in Lin Mo's hand indicated that his seat should be in the front row.

But after confirming several times, I found that the location was indeed there. She was just a waitress, so naturally she was following the rules.

Lin Mo was originally supposed to sit in the front, but after talking to Miss Yuan, she specially changed his seat.

He has a good relationship with Miss Yuan, and has also met with Old Yuan and Ms. Jiang a few times. Their relationship is okay, but that doesn't mean he has a good relationship with today's protagonist, Yuan Hua.

Not only have they only met a few times, but the two were even competitors last year.

Why would he go to the front to join in the fun when his rival is getting married? It's better to keep a low profile and sit in the back to avoid drawing attention. What if he attracts attention in the front row?
Although the people in the front row are all top performers in their respective industries, either bosses here or chairmen there, what does it have to do with him?

As soon as they sat down, Chuanmei and the others acted as if they had thorns under their butts, fidgeting on their chairs.

"You four all have hemorrhoids?" Lin Mo asked, glancing sideways.

Upon hearing this, the Sichuan girl scratched her head: "Hehe, well, I'm a little nervous, there are so many high-society people!"

"High society? I don't feel like we're low society at all. What's there to be nervous about?" Lin Mo said nonchalantly.

This is the difference between him and Chuanmei and others over the past six months. Although they usually joke around and act silly when they're together, he doesn't feel nervous at all in this kind of situation. He doesn't care whether it's this high-end place or the rich bosses around him.

This may be the reason why they have such strong confidence, which makes them appear much more composed.

"It wasn't that vulgar thing, I..." Chuanmei wanted to explain, but the next second, He Xiaoyue suddenly exclaimed, "Sister Yuan replied, telling us to go and get ready!"

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances and then stood up in unison.

"Hey, hey, hey? Where are you guys going?" Lin Mo couldn't help but ask.

Upon hearing this, the Sichuan girl's lips curled up slightly: "Go show off!"

Lin Mo:
"Alright, Lao Mo, you stay here and hold off the guys for a bit. We're leaving!" With that, the Sichuan girl led her group away.
Lin Mo rolled his eyes at this and even helped save a seat. There were only a limited number of seats here, one seat per person. Who would be so bored as to sit at their table?

Just as he took out his phone, wanting to ask Miss Yuan what she was up to, suddenly, someone sat down at the table in front of him.

Lin Mo looked up and saw that the other person was a woman in her fifties with curly hair and a jade ring on her finger that looked quite expensive.

On her wrist was a dark green bracelet, an exquisite watch whose brand was indiscernible, a pearl necklace around her neck, and a small but delicate handbag with diamonds in her hand.

The only word to describe it is "glittering with jewels," and these things almost blinded him.

Just as Lin Mo was wondering if this middle-aged woman was also a customer at their table, the curly-haired woman in front of him looked him up and down, then nodded with satisfaction and smiled, "Young man, all alone?"

"Oh? No, my friend went out for a while and will be back soon. Auntie, are you at this table too?" Lin Mo quickly replied.

Upon hearing this, the curly-haired woman shook her head: "I was up ahead and just saw you chatting with Xiao Jiang, who is also Yuan Yuan's mother. She said you are a junior member of her family, so I came over to check!"

Hearing this, Lin Mo nodded in confusion: "Ah, I've eaten at Aunt Jiang's house a few times, and Uncle Yuan and his wife have been very kind to me!"

Although I'm not sure what this woman's purpose is, I can't just ignore her!
Upon hearing this, the curly-haired aunt's eyes lit up. Someone who could come to her house for meals, and had even come several times, clearly indicated that their relationship was not ordinary. This also showed that this was no ordinary junior.

Thinking of this, the curly-haired auntie couldn't help but laugh and said, "Oh, I was just saying. My surname is Qu, and I've known Yuanyuan's mom for many years. Xiao Jiang should call me 'old sister.' Young man, what's your name? Where are you from?"

"Hello Aunt Qu, my name is Lin Mo, I'm from Nancheng," Lin Mo said with a smile.

He didn't mind being called "auntie," after all, she was older.

"Nancheng, huh? That's not far. I'll call you Xiaolin then," Aunt Qu said with a smile.

Lin Mo nodded: "Anything is fine!"

Although I don't know what this curly-haired woman is up to, as the saying goes, you can't hit a smiling face, so let's just do what we want. What's a young man like him afraid of an old lady?
"Xiao Lin, how old are you? What are you doing now?"

"Aunt Qu, I'm 22 this year, a senior in college, and I haven't graduated yet!" Lin Mo said with a smile.

Hearing this, Aunt Qu was taken aback, but her smile widened, and she continued, "It's good to be young. You'll be graduating soon. By the way, Xiao Lin, what does your family do?"

Hearing this, Lin Mo had already subtly realized the old woman's intention, and quickly smiled and said, "Auntie, my family is just an ordinary family, my parents are both factory workers!"

He remarked that the conversational style sounded familiar, realizing that the other person was trying to introduce him to potential partners. After all, Ms. Jiang, Ms. Liu, and even his teacher, Professor Mu, as well as the dormitory supervisor, had all chatted with him in the same way.

The first thing they ask is where you're from, how old you are, and what your family does.

Looking at this middle-aged woman's attire, it was clear her family wasn't poor. So, what he said should dissuade her, right? After all, being well-matched in social standing is very important. Sure enough, upon hearing this, Aunt Qu frowned slightly: "Working-class family? Doesn't seem like it. Xiao Lin, your demeanor doesn't resemble that of an ordinary person."

As she spoke, Aunt Qu looked Lin Mo up and down again, and noticed the watch on his wrist. She felt that things were not so simple.

"Hi, Aunt Qu, you flatter me. I was invited here because I have a good relationship with Sister Yuan," Lin Mo said with a smile.

He thought that after saying all that, the other party would look down on him, but the next second, Aunt Qu sighed: "It's okay, my daughter is a looks-obsessed person. Auntie can tell you're a potential catch. As for housing and jobs, Auntie can take care of them. It doesn't matter if your family's conditions are a little poor."

My aunt has a daughter, a beautiful woman with a bachelor's and master's degree from a prestigious university. She's four years older than you, and these days, relationships between older women and younger men are all the rage. Why don't you consider getting to know her?

As she spoke, she took out her phone and showed him a photo. To be honest, he was quite good-looking.

As for Lin Mo saying that his family was of modest means, Aunt Qu believed him, but not completely. She thought it was just the young man being modest.

Moreover, someone who can wear a watch worth hundreds of thousands of yuan, be invited to the wedding by the Yuan family, and have Jiang Panyue identify him as a young member of their family, must be someone from an ordinary family, even if their family is not ordinary.

They may not be from as well-off families as they are, but they certainly won't be too poor.

"Auntie, I..." Lin Mo began, about to explain that he had a girlfriend, but was interrupted by Aunt Qu:
"Don't feel guilty, Xiao Lin. I know my daughter; she just likes handsome guys."

If you're not particularly good-looking, you still need to have good personal qualities and a good family background. You need to come from a wealthy family and be very capable. But if you're good-looking, you can lower the bar a bit. Good looks are a sign of potential. Auntie thinks highly of you. Come on, let's add each other on WeChat.

Lin Mo:
This was the first time he had realized that being good-looking could be a way for a man to make a living, and in such an obvious way.

It should be noted that although Liu Ruyan's attraction to him was partly due to his appearance, she never paid him that much attention.

So it turns out that as long as you're good-looking, you really can transcend social classes. He used to think that this kind of thing only happened to beautiful women.

To be honest, Lin Mo's features weren't those of a devastatingly handsome man; he just had regular features, fair skin, and a clean, energetic appearance.

He appears somewhat reserved and unassuming; such a look would make him an ideal son-in-law for leaders within the system.

Lin Mo smiled at this, and raised his hand to refuse, but the next second, a familiar voice came.

"Aunt Qu, you're a little late! This one's already been reserved!"

As he was speaking, Lin Mo felt a figure sit down next to him. He turned his head and saw that it was none other than Liu Ruyan.
Not far away, Ms. Cheng was also walking over.

Upon seeing this, Lin Mo quickly stood up: "Auntie, you just arrived!"

Ms. Cheng nodded, then looked at Aunt Qu and smiled, "Sister-in-law Wang, it's rare that you think highly of my prospective son-in-law, but this really won't do, I can't compromise on this!"

Hearing this, Aunt Qu looked at Ms. Cheng and then at Liu Ruyan, who was holding Lin Mo's arm. She deflated and felt a little annoyed, but she also smiled bitterly and said, "I knew it. How could such an outstanding young man not have anyone interested in him? Well, I've embarrassed myself today. Ruyan, don't mind me. Aunt Qu didn't know you two were dating."

"Xiao Jiang, really! Why didn't you tell me? Now look what's happened!"

But she didn't even consider that she hadn't asked in the first place. Ms. Jiang couldn't just see a young man and immediately tell him that he had a girlfriend and who her girlfriend was!

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan couldn't help but laugh and said, "What are you saying? To be chosen by Aunt Qu, it seems I have good taste. But my brother really didn't lie to you. His family is indeed a working-class family, but my boyfriend is hardworking and has started his own business. Now he's doing quite well!"

"Alright then, Aunt Qu, please excuse my impertinence today!"

"Don't mention it. In that case, sister-in-law, shall we sit down at the front?" Ms. Cheng said softly.

"to make!"

After saying that, Ms. Cheng gave Lin Mo and the other woman a wink, and then led Aunt Qu forward.

"Not bad, little brother. You're a man I value. If I don't keep an eye on this one, an elder will immediately introduce you to someone else."

"It doesn't matter if your conditions aren't great, as long as you're good-looking, you're a potential catch. Auntie has high hopes for you, hehehe!" Liu Ruyan teased first, then imitated Aunt Qu's tone and said.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo rolled her eyes at her: "I just don't understand, do I look like someone my sister would like? Why are you calling me 'sister' right off the bat?"

Liu Ruyan was one, Senior Sister Shen Qingnan was one, and now this one is one too, it's unbelievable!

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan couldn't help but laugh and said, "Who told you to have a face that looks like you don't want to work hard? Being good-looking can be a meal ticket, right? How about it, isn't my gigolo job pretty good?"

Lin Mo:
Seeing this, Liu Ruyan's lips curled up slightly. She had understood a principle a few years ago: good men are really rare on the market. If you want to find a good one, you have to take the initiative.

(End of this chapter)