Chapter 22: The Count's Birthday Feast
After more than five hours of flying, Mogu's private jet landed at the scheduled stopover. The special car from the manor arrived at the Mojia Manor in Europe.
There are still nobles in Europe today, among which the three nobles are still relatively prosperous, the Mo family, the Feng family and the Fu family, and the others have been declining, and the three major families are the most famous for the Mo family, which has a jewelry business all over the world.
As the head of the Mo family, Count Mo, Mo Guangsha's 80th birthday can be said to be a major event in the upper class, and the people who can attend are all well-known people in Europe, among which there are many people in the business community who take this opportunity to get close to the Mo family, hoping to have business cooperation; There is a young lady from a family with the same prominent background to participate, and she has made full preparations in the early stage, just to win a glance......
So the day before Old Man Mo's birthday, the Mo family except Old Man Mo was very busy.
It was at this time that Mo Gu returned home.
"Young Master Mo is back." As soon as I entered the house, a servant began to report.
Still going home as usual, Mo Gu first came to the Jinghua Garden where his grandfather lived, grandpa loved plants and flowers, so the whole big yard was more vibrant and beautiful under the existence of these small lives, and all kinds of beautiful varieties of flowers and plants showed dazzling beauty, which made people feel very happy when they looked at it.
As soon as I came here, I entered the garland-shaped gate designed by my grandfather himself, which was the first proud work after my grandfather returned to rural life.
As expected, Grandpa at this time was still fiddling with the little things he used to trim flowers and plants in the small pavilion in the garden.
When he saw his grandfather, all the etiquette of Mo Gu was still indispensable.
He bowed at 90 degrees and said, "Hello Earl, I'm back." ”
The old man who saw Mo Gu early laughed happily: "Boy, how many times have I said it, just call me grandpa in private, don't listen to the earl and earl, I still like you to call me grandpa." It's been a long time since I've been back, so let's see if I've planted some new varieties. The smile in Old Man Mo's eyes couldn't be hidden, and the wrinkles around his eyes deepened gently.
Grandpa's mentality is really quite young in Mo Gu's opinion, just like a master who hides in the world, regardless of the world, just seeking self-cultivation in this quiet and beautiful garden.
Old Man Mo, who finally saw his grandson come back, took Mo Gu to his own "secret base", and introduced new varieties to his grandson like a treasure.
"Look there, I've only recently planted it." The crape myrtle flowers, which were supposed to be light purple-red, turned into beautiful and delicate crystal blue in Grandpa's flower garden......
It's really beautiful.
This reminded Mo Gu again of when he was a child, and his grandfather was like this, telling himself about the beautiful flowers he planted after class, from their properties, efficacy, color and fragrance to their planting methods......
The good times are always over and still lingering.
Dinner time.
"Have you thought about the thing I said last time?" Mo Gu's father, Mo Liancheng, asked Mo Gu who was sitting opposite him before the family had a meal.
"I still stand by my opinion, I don't like Selina."
"Of course you don't really have this kind of thought, but it's good after you get to know it. Moreover, Selina is the eldest daughter of the Feng family, and once the marriage is successful, it will be of great significance to the development of our Mo family. ”
"I'm an independent person, I have my own thoughts and feelings."
"Mo Gu, you're not a child anymore! Don't be so vexatious. ”
"Father, just because I am no longer a child, I have my own love, not a tool for marriage, and I don't want to be a second you!"
Hearing this, Mo Liancheng could no longer suppress the anger in his heart and stood up.
Old Man Mo also spoke.
"Tomorrow is my birthday, do you have to make such a fuss today? More on that later. Let's take a step back. Dine. A hint of displeasure appeared on the old man's face.
At home, Mo Guangsha's words are here, and no one here dares to be disobedient.
Hearing his words, everyone ate quietly, and no one dared to make another attempt, but everyone who ate at the bottom had their own little abacus in their hearts.
Mo Gu's good education since childhood made him unable to show his dissatisfaction even in his heart, and he had to show absolute respect for his elders at all times. However, in the matter of feelings, he seems to have disobeyed his father more than once. From the beginning of his understanding, he understood that his parents' marriage meant a naked way to improve money and status.
Mo Liancheng and Yin Yuanyuan's marriage is a failed business marriage, and Mo Gu is the "result" of this failed business marriage, a means for them to use this marriage to try to get more.
Since he was a child, his parents in his eyes would only show affection and love when they attended various important gatherings, holding hands, looking at each other and smiling...... It seems that that kind of affection is to be envied by people all over the world, and there can be no doubt about it. And most of the time in private, they are cold and alienated from each other, not even strangers, and what's more, after the party is over, the two people get in the car and leave the spotlight.
The common interest between them is the only bond that has maintained this blank marriage.
When he was a child, Mo Gu almost never saw his parents very much, let alone have the fatherly and maternal love that a child should have......
In this environment, Mo Gu didn't know what love was at all, the first one to teach him love was his grandfather, and the second was that woman.
……
Finally, the day of the feast came.
Everything is going on in an orderly manner.
The guests took the invitations one after another, talking and laughing through the manor.
At this time of year, the estate is bustling with activity. The elite of the upper class gather here to make connections through conversation.
The girls were all smiling and smiling, dressed in gorgeous dresses, and playing in the garden, exchanging ideas with each other about the latest new products that were worth buying.
Happy times always go by exceptionally.
Night fell, but this was the official opening of the birthday feast.
"Bang, bang, bang......" A few fireworks resounded in the sky.
Beautiful and dazzling fireworks bloom in the sky, one after another, and the beauty is breathtaking.
Purple, red, yellow...... Variety, fascinating......
I saw that with the rise of the fireworks, tonight's host also appeared in formal clothes on the venue that had been arranged.
"Hello everyone, welcome to the Mo Family Manor, to celebrate the 80th birthday of our beloved Earl Mo, we will spend an unforgettable night in laughter and laughter tonight!"
As soon as the host's voice fell, a string of eight gorgeous flowers rose into the air and bloomed in everyone's cheers.
Looking at the fireworks in the night sky, Mo Gu's mind suddenly came to the warm scene of seeing Bingru appear in the kitchen on the first day, when she was wearing an apron and making dinner for herself, and a wonderful blush appeared on her face when she saw her proud work...... Thinking about it, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth that even Mo Gu himself hadn't noticed.
By the time Mo Gu came back to his senses again, the banquet was already halfway through, and everyone was toasting to celebrate Count Mo's birthday.
The grandfather next to him, who was wearing the tailor-made clothes a few days ago, couldn't hide the smile on his face, watched everyone's toasts, and drank the wine in his own glass.
Mo Gu also picked up the wine in his cup and whispered to his grandfather beside him, "Happy birthday." ”
When Old Man Mo heard his grandson's blessing, the smile on his face became even stronger.
Just when everyone was immersed in a sea of joy, the host said: "Then next, there is another happy event to announce to everyone......"
Hearing this, Mo Gu felt a little uncomfortable. Turning his head to look at the host who happened to be looking at him.
Mo Gu suddenly realized what was going to happen and tried to stop it, but it was too late......
"This happy event is that our future heirs of the Mo family, Mo Gu and Miss Selina of the Feng family, will also make a marriage contract on this festive day today. Now, I would like to invite you two to come up to the stage. The host looked at Mo Gu with a smile, as if this was really a happy marriage contract that envied others.
When the eldest ladies at the scene heard the news, there was a look of loss on their faces. You must know that the purpose of their coming here is to come for this Young Master Mo, and they are carefully prepared, just to win his stop.
Mo Gu was stunned like a sculpture for a while, he didn't know where to go, he went, he went against his heart, he hated this kind of marriage that exchanged his happiness for benefits and status, he hated it, he was ashamed; However, today all the upper-class people in Europe are present, and if he breaks the contract on the spot, it will make the entire Mo family lose face.
At this time, Selina was already on the side of the host with a happy smile.
Everyone present turned their eyes to Mo Gu, who was still standing in place.
The host, who realized that the situation was not quite right, improvised and said: "Haha, look at our Young Master Mo's already happy Six Gods without a master, okay, now let's welcome Young Master Mo again." ”
The crowd cheered again.
Mo Gu walked step by step to the side where the host was in the cheers of everyone.
There was no longer a smile on his face.
Walking to the center and standing down, Selina smiled and looked at Mo Gu beside him, even though he exuded coldness and displeasure all over his body, Selina's pale blue eyes also had a trace of emotion flickering.
After Mo Gu stood there, his hearing began to feel like he was deaf, and the noise in his ears was deaf, as if he was standing in a barren land where he had only himself, his brain was blank, and his heart had never been so cold.
He didn't know why his father, his biological father, could not give him paternal love like the father of other children, quite the opposite, but from the time he was a child, he was as strict with himself as the strangest of strangers, indifferent to himself, and ignored himself......
When I finally grew up and felt that I could live a strong life even without that ethereal father's love, my father wanted to push himself into the fire pit with his own hands, and let himself fall into the abyss, but he was complacent for the sake of that little bit of pursuit......
Mo Gu couldn't understand why.
It's as if he was just a puppet controlled by people since he was born......
The banquet is over.
Beautiful and dazzling fireworks bloomed in the sky again, but this fireworks made Mo Gu feel particularly dazzling at this time.
The next morning, Mo Gu got up early, sorted out the things he wanted to bring and went downstairs.
The housekeeper Elicit saw Mo Gu coming down from upstairs, and hurriedly stepped forward to help with the things, and said, "Young Master, breakfast is ready." ”
"I'm not going to eat, just help me prepare the plane, I'm going back to Qiao City."
"Who gave you permission to go?" Mo Liancheng's voice came from the hall, and Mo Liancheng walked towards this side as he spoke.
"I can't leave today, I decided to get married yesterday, and today I want to go to the Feng family with me to talk about the next cooperation and your future?"
"Our future, do you think we have a future? In the end, it's not like you end up in a miserable marriage. ”
"Smack!" With a loud sound, Mo Liancheng slapped Mo Gu in the face.
Mo Gu slowly raised his head, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
Suddenly, the corners of Mo Gu's mouth rose and he laughed, with bloodthirsty coldness, his eyes looked at Mo Liancheng opposite.
"I ...... Now...... Sky...... Only...... Want...... Leave...... Open...... This...... Village! Mo Gu said word by word.
For a while, Mo Liancheng was shocked by his son's expression.
Just when Mo Liancheng was towned, Mo Gu pushed away his father who was blocking him, and walked out without looking back.