It's already 2026, how can we still talk about having many children and having many blessings?

Although Gu Wanqing was only wearing a loose cotton loungewear dress, it couldn't hide her beauty.

Her features resemble Gu Qingyao's to some extent, but she is more gentle and less sharp.

That rounded, maternal feeling makes you want to get close to her.

"You must be Mr. Chen?" Gu Wanqing looked him up and down.

[Is this the guy Qingyao chased after to Ruili? He looks alright, but judging from his appearance, height, and demeanor alone, he's far inferior to the young men there.]

[Sigh, I'm guessing they'll target me later. I hope there won't be a conflict. After all, he's a great benefactor to our family, and we can't afford to offend those people. It's all their fault for showing up uninvited; they're so annoying.]

Chen Mo touched his nose.

I never imagined that Gu Wanqing's true feelings were like this.

Okay, he admits that he can't compare to Qin Hao and the others in terms of appearance.

Hmm? Those young masters inside?

He looked into the room and saw two men and a woman. The men were handsome, tall, and well-proportioned, dressed in expensive clothes, and each had a different temperament.

That beautiful woman was both good-looking and had a great presence.

Damn, rich people are always trying to improve their family's genes.

His family had been poor farmers for nine generations; it was a miracle that they could even continue to have offspring.

Without the "many children, many blessings" system, he would most likely have had to find anyone to carry on the family line.

They can't be compared.

But he's in good health, with strong kidneys, and he even has a +3.

However, he really didn't want to have any conflict with the people inside.

Ha, as expected, a woman like Gu Qingyao is a femme fatale.

But since the affair has already begun, the sister-in-law is still the mother of the child, and she can only face all the troubles.

"I am Chen Mo." Chen Mo nodded, feigning ignorance, "And you are...?"

"I am Qingyao's older sister, Gu Wanqing." She stepped aside. "Please come in. Qingyao is inside talking with Dad."

Chen Mo followed her into the living room, carrying the jade carving gift box.

The villa's decor is not ostentatious or luxurious, but rather understated and refined.

The color scheme is a combination of dark wood and off-white, and the furniture has simple lines without any unnecessary patterns.

Several calligraphy and paintings, ink wash landscapes, hang on the wall, creating a very artistic atmosphere.

This home is understated yet has a rich cultural heritage.

He placed the gift box on the coffee table.

The young men sitting on the sofa looked him up and down, somewhat surprised.

Who is this guy? He doesn't seem like some rich kid. Although he's dressed plainly, he looks very confident; he must have some kind of backing.

"Sister Qing, who is this?"

"Qingyao's savior, Chen Mo, would probably be in northern Myanmar right now if it weren't for him."

The three of them stood up abruptly, their faces filled with shock.

"Holy crap, you're Chen Mo? The expert appraiser who helped Qingyao identify 40% of the items in the museum as fakes? And the jade gambling master who helped Qingyao make a fortune at the public auction?"

"It's me." Chen Mo nodded.

"Holy crap, that's awesome! Master Chen, please have a seat."

They introduced themselves with great enthusiasm.

The young man in the middle, who looks very proper, is named Liang Qihua. He is the son of an official; his family members are all big shots within the Ningcheng government system.

The one on the left is Wu Yifan, a rich second-generation heir, and also a somewhat famous internet celebrity.

The one on the right is Liang Lu, a rich heiress, who is said to be Gu Qingyao's best friend.

They seem to have a good relationship with Gu Qingyao.

But the words above their heads betrayed them.

Liang Qihua: [Gu Qingyao, that proud peacock, was almost trampled into the mud by Brother Hao, but this guy suddenly appeared out of nowhere. We need to find out about this person. If he doesn't have any background... hehe...]

Wu Yifan: [Sigh, Gu Chengyuan has been looking for a son-in-law who will live with him in the family. This guy is capable and seems to come from an ordinary background, which is perfect. If I want to form a marriage alliance with the Gu family, I have to get him...]

Liang Lu: [Why is that bitch so lucky? She's a heartthrob in the industry, and now she's met such a powerful person outside of it. But I wonder what his background is. If he's from an ordinary family, I might have a chance. If I could make him my devoted follower, I'd be rich.]

With the ability to read minds, Chen Mo finally understood how unpredictable people's hearts are.

Human nature is inherently evil; almost everyone harbors a demon within their heart.

He himself also had a figure in his heart called the Lust Demon.

At this moment, Gu Chengyuan and Gu Qingyao came out of the study inside.

All three of them, including Leung Kai-wah, stood up.

"Uncle, good evening. We've come uninvited; is it alright if we can freeload a meal?"

"Sure, you're all Qingyao's friends, please have a seat."

Gu Chengyuan was somewhat cold towards them, the kind of attitude an elder would have towards a younger generation.

But when he turned to look at Chen Mo, he became incredibly enthusiastic.

"Xiao Chen, come, sit next to me, let's make some tea first."

Chen Mo sat down, and soon the aroma of tea filled the air.

He was surprised; Gu Chengyuan called him Xiao Chen.

Has Gu Qingyao not told Gu Chengyuan about the progress of their relationship yet?

Otherwise, you should call him by his name, or Xiao Mo.

Gu Chengyuan personally poured him tea, very solemnly.

"Xiao Chen, come and try this Da Hong Pao tea that I've treasured for many years."

"Thank you, Uncle."

I drank a cup of tea.

Gu Chengyuan pondered for a moment, then, as if he were a business partner, told him about what he had done that day.

Zhao Qiming's team has already taken legal action, and Gu Ruilong and his group have been taken into custody by the police.

Over the years, Gu Ruilong has opened three companies outside, all of which were supported by embezzling Shengheng's assets. The evidence chain is very complete, including cash flow records, transfer records, and false contracts.

Chen Mo nodded. "What about Qin Tianping?"

"Qin Tianping can't be touched for the time being." Gu Chengyuan sighed. "Zhou Limin and his people have taken the blame for the Qin family bribing Lu Jie to obtain the bid price."

"As for the fakes in the museum, Zhao Qiming and his son took the blame. There was no evidence pointing to Qin Tianping. That old fox claimed he knew nothing about it. He's very cunning."

"Sigh, this time, the Qin family acquired so much raw material. Even if they lose 1.5 billion, it probably won't have a big impact. But they've completely offended them, so they probably won't let it go."

Chen Mo's lips curled slightly.

Hehe, the Qin family's losses are far more than 1.5 billion.

It's estimated that the Qin family is currently in a dilemma regarding how to handle those raw materials; selling them is problematic, but not selling them is also problematic.

Because cutting the stone means that most of it will collapse, resulting in heavy losses.

If you don't cut the stone and then try to sell those rough stones, you might damage your reputation and character.

However, he was unsure how the Qin family would handle the situation, so he decided not to comment further.

Gu Chengyuan looked at Chen Mo, his eyes filled with increasing emotion.

"Xiao Chen, you not only saved Sheng Heng, but also our family. If it weren't for you, Qing Yao might have been sold to northern Myanmar, and Sheng Heng might have been completely devoured."

"This kindness is immense. Tell me, how can I possibly thank you?"

Chen Mo waved his hand, "Uncle, I was just trying to protect myself."

"No, no, no, Qingyao told me that you didn't intend to offend Zhao Mingyuan when you were appraising the artifacts at the museum. You told Qingyao about it privately."

"You went to Ruili on your own, and I didn't plan to let Qingyao come with you. It was because you went to pick her up at the airport that you got involved in all this mess. In the end, you were forced into it. I'm a family man, and I will do my best to protect you."

Chen Mo was very satisfied with and touched by Gu Chengyuan's sincere attitude.

"Alright, since Uncle has put it this way, we're in the same boat. From now on, Sheng Heng and I will be business partners."

"Haha, okay, but Xiao Chen, I hope even more that you can become my family," Gu Chengyuan said with a smile.

"How is it? After spending a few days with Qingyao, what do you think of her? She seems to have a good impression of you. If you're interested too, give it a try. Don't worry, I won't make you a live-in son-in-law or anything like that. The future of Shengheng will be handed over to you and Qingyao."

Chen Mo felt Gu Chengyuan's sincerity, but when he looked at the child in Gu Wanqing's arms, then at Gu Qingyao, and then at Xiang Tong and Zhao Siman, he was conflicted.

Before Chen Mo could answer, Gu Qingyao stood up.