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

"Dad, why are you saying all this? Chen Mo and I haven't reached that point yet. It's too abrupt, like an exchange of benefits. Let's handle our feelings ourselves."

She looked at Chen Mo, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes.

She knew what Chen Mo was struggling with.

He had already rejected her when they were in Ruili.

Because he still has Zhao Siman.

But she did not regret giving herself away.

It wasn't because of any personal gain, but because she truly loved him.

But Chen Mo couldn't let go, and the marriage was destined to be impossible.

"Oh dear, I was indeed being presumptuous. But, Xiao Chen, what I said has nothing to do with interests. As an old father, I genuinely hope that Qingyao can find a good home."

"I understand, Uncle. Don't worry, no matter what happens between Qingyao and me, we will not become enemies. Her business is my business." Chen Mo said solemnly.

"Okay! I'm relieved to hear that. Here, have some tea."

At this moment, Liang Qihua sat down and said with a smile, "Uncle, may I have a cup of Da Hong Pao tea? From now on, Qingyao's affairs will also be my affairs."

[Ha, it seems this person is truly capable, with a significant impact on Sheng Heng's survival, to the point that Gu Chengyuan is so open with him.]

"That's right, Qingyao's matter is also my matter, Wu Yifan's matter."

"Uncle, me too."

"You guys are so familiar with each other, can't you help yourselves if you want tea? Why do you expect me to pour it for you?" Gu Chengyuan said with a laugh.

"Yes, yes, yes..."

Chen Mo looked at these people.

If they find his information, it will be very troublesome.

Having money doesn't really mean much in this society; it's easy for some people to mess with you.

Besides, he's not really rich.

The kind of energy behind Leung Kai-wah is truly remarkable.

He thought for a moment and then opened the gift box on the coffee table.

"Uncle, this is my first time visiting your home, and I didn't know what to bring. Luckily, I had a good haul at the auction, so I brought a piece of jade as a gift."

"It's good that people are here."

Gu Chengyuan was just smiling politely; what kind of jade hadn't he seen?

But whatever Chen Mo gave him, he was happy.

But when he saw the statue of the Three Star Gods of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity, he suddenly sat up straight.

"This is……"

He stood up from the sofa and leaned closer to take a look.

Then he ran into the study, took out a flashlight and a magnifying glass, squatted in front of the coffee table, and shone the light on the jade carving.

Seeing Gu Chengyuan's strong reaction, Liang Qihua leaned forward to look.

"Uncle, this... seems to be just an icy, bright green, nothing special, right? You've seen plenty of glassy imperial green."

[Damn, this old guy, it's just a small gadget, why is he reacting so strongly? Isn't he being a bit too polite?]

"It's an icy, vibrant green jadeite... but the carving... Xiao Chen, who carved this?"

"My master."

Chen Mo chuckled inwardly.

When you're out and about, the background is something you create yourself.

These people want to get back at him, so he has to make up a story.

The pinnacle of the Linglong Mending Heaven Hand technique is close to the Dao, and he is confident that he can astound Gu Chengyuan, an expert.

Given his ordinary background, how could he possess such exceptional skills in jade gambling and gem appraisal?

A fictitious, mysterious master would be necessary.

"Uncle, this carving... is amazing?" Liang Qihua and the other two had limited appreciation skills.

"It's more than just amazing. I've seen many master sculptors, but none of them can reach this level. Not a single stroke is too much or too little; it's as if it were made by nature itself."

"Is it really that amazing?"

"Let me give you a more direct example. This piece of icy green jadeite raw stone, if sold, would only fetch a maximum of two million. But this jade carving, if auctioned, could sell for ten million."

"Holy crap! That's awesome?"

They were utterly shocked.

Jade is already incredibly profitable, but with this carving technique, it's absolutely phenomenal.

"Little Chen, who is your master? Do I know him?"

Gu Chengyuan raised his head, his eyes full of respect.

"My master said that my skills haven't reached their peak yet, and he doesn't want me to say his name, for fear of embarrassing him. Well, I can only say that I'm from..."

Chen Mo pointed to the sky.

He was referring to Kyoto.

Yes, the expert knowledge the system gave him allowed him to study under many masters in that illusory experience, all of whom were big shots in Kyoto.

But that's something the system made up, isn't it?

"What? You actually... Fine, I won't ask anymore."

[My God, his master is from that place? There are indeed several national treasure-level masters in the cultural sphere there, so it's understandable that he looks down on my humble sect.]

Hey, where are you from?

Chen Mo, having read Gu Chengyuan's thoughts, became puzzled.

Could it be that he accidentally fabricated an impressive identity?

Holy crap, could that apprenticeship experience the system gave me really be real?

Could the masters of those schools of thought really exist?

Well, since Gu Chengyuan took it seriously, let's just accept it as true.

I'll have to check if those people really existed in Kyoto when I get the chance.

"Uncle, my master happened to be in Ningcheng today. Knowing that I was visiting, he helped out a little and completed this piece in just half an hour."

"Half an hour? That's incredible, it's almost like the Tao."

The three men, including Liang Qihua, were deeply shaken.

[Damn, this guy's background is so powerful? Oh well, whatever. It's not worth dragging my family down for those few people like Qin Hao who are destined to have tarnished reputations.]

[Sigh, I'll let it go. I can only maintain good relations, not cause trouble.]

Wow, he's amazing! I absolutely have to get him, even just being a casual fling would be great.

Chen Mo breathed a sigh of relief.

Phew! Problem solved.

But Liang Lu actually wants to seduce him?

"System, what score do you give Liang Lu?"

"Based on overall appearance, figure, temperament, intelligence, fertility... score 50."

"What? Only fifty?"

"Host, you can use your X-ray vision to take a look."

Chen Mo glanced at it and exclaimed, "Holy crap!"

Fake nose, fake chest, fake buttocks... Good heavens, a mannequin?

Liang Lu seemed to notice Chen Mo's gaze, so she deliberately puffed out her chest and tossed her hair.

"Little Chen, then I won't stand on ceremony. I'll definitely keep this as a family heirloom."

Gu Chengyuan immediately went into the house, took out a sandalwood box, and put the jade carving and its base inside.

Chen Mo then took out a small brocade box and opened it.

Inside is a jade pendant carved from dark green jade, depicting a lotus flower.

"Qingyao, I pestered my master to make a few little trinkets, and this one is for you."

Chen Mo picked up the jade pendant and put it on Gu Qingyao.

Gu Qingyao glanced down at the black jade lotus on her chest, her face beaming with joy.

"Wow, it suits me so well, I love it!"

"If you like it, that's good."

Chen Mo then took out a small brocade box.

He hesitated for a moment, then looked at Gu Wanqing.

"Sister Qing, this is our first meeting, and I don't know what to give the child."

He opened the box, inside was a colorless, transparent, icy jade Buddha, with an endearing appearance.

"Let's give him a Buddha statue for peace and safety, hoping he'll be healthy and happy."

Gu Wanqing took the small Buddha statue, and as if a chord in her heart had been touched, her eyes welled up with tears.

"Thank you... thank you..."

Gu Qingyao was surprised to see that Chen Mo had actually prepared a gift for his nephew. Even if it was something he came up with on the spur of the moment, it was still incredibly thoughtful.

If there weren't so many people around, she would have pushed him down...

"Chen Mo, thank you."

Chen Mo found it strange; it was just a small gift, so why were the two sisters so touched?

He thought for a moment, and then, in a casual tone, finally asked the question he most wanted to ask.

"By the way, Qingyao, where's your brother-in-law?"