Chapter 24: So that’s what it is, turns out I’m just your abacus bead!
With the speed picking up, Lin Mo gradually beca familiar with the process of horseback riding. Adding in his basic equestrian skills, he naturally beca more and more at ease.
The young man galloped freely across the grassland, with the vibrant aura of youth rushing toward him.
On horseback, Lin Mo carried an air of confidence. Just looking at his appearance, this boy gave off a slightly shy feeling, yet his whole posture was upright, and his face carried a smile. For a mont, Mrs. Jiang, who was resting in the distance, was dazed.
“This child is really good!” She imdiately picked up her phone, casually snapping a few photos of Lin Mo and her daughter before posting them to her social circle.
That’s right, she was even more satisfied with Lin Mo’s performance.
To be able to calmly enter such a private horse ranch without stage fright, and clearly having equestrian fundantals, without arrogance, quiet and composed—it was clear at a glance that this child was not from an ordinary family.
Instead, it was her own daughter who was yelling and shouting at the side, irritating her. She had no depth or composure as a young lady at all. What kind of image was that!
If her future in-laws were to see her daughter like this, Mrs. Jiang feared that the straight back she had kept for a lifeti would finally bend.
Temperant was sothing mysterious. As the old saying went: ‘Even wearing the dragon robe, he may not look like a crown prince.’
Why could so people be seen through instantly when pretending to be the rich second generation? Why were so nouveau riche so obvious?
It was simply a matter of temperant. Take Mrs. Jiang’s family for example, their wealth had already begun during Yuan ng’s grandfather’s generation, and Mrs. Jiang’s maternal family was not ordinary either. Naturally, they carried a certain aura.
And in her eyes, Lin Mo neither had the awkwardness of ordinary people, nor the flamboyance of the nouveau riche. He was humble and courteous, unshaken even in high-end venues—this already spoke volus.
As for Lin Mo, of course, he didn’t know what Mrs. Jiang was thinking. But indeed, he did not have the aura of a nouveau riche—because he was poor.
The faint confidence he carried was entirely because the activities chosen in both their etings just happened to overlap with his areas of expertise.
Just like how soone would naturally exude confidence if they had to show off in their field of specialty.
Whether it was brewing tea or riding horses, at least in front of Mrs. Jiang and Yuan ng, he was superior. Though his skills in both were only beginner level, it was enough to deal with these two.
After all, wealthy people did these things for enjoynt, not as professionals. Why bother being so skilled? The point was to please themselves.
anwhile, Liu Rushuang happened to be scrolling through her social feed when she saw Mrs. Jiang’s new post. At a glance, she noticed the boy in the picture was exactly her target, and her thoughts instantly grew lively.
She imdiately went to the restroom, carefully dressed herself up, grabbed her car keys, and headed out.
Lin Mo, on the other hand, was in an excellent mood. Horseback riding was truly addictive, and it put him in such a great mood. Compared to driving or riding a motorcycle, this was way more exhilarating.
Refreshing, thrilling!
Dopamine was flooding in—no less than falling in love.
And ever since he picked up the pace, Yuan ng had been loudly accusing him of pretending to be weak and showing off.
Luckily, Mrs. Jiang was far away and couldn’t hear, or else she might have demonstrated what “motherly love” truly ant.
The ranch had quite a few horses—several hundred at least. According to Yuan ng, this place operated on a mbership basis, and the people who ca here were certainly not from ordinary backgrounds.
Simply put, it was a high-end establishnt. As the two of them rode farther, they even saw a group galloping swiftly across the grass. So riders’ skills were much higher than his.
Well, although it wasn’t as grand as ten thousand horses charging, the sight was still impressive. After all, in the city, other than at companies, where else could you see so many cattle and horses?
When they grew tired, the two slowed their pace, strolling along with their horses, chatting and laughing happily.
‘Da da da’
Suddenly, the sound of urgent hooves ca. A graceful figure riding a white horse rushed past them, before stopping abruptly right in front of them.
‘Xi liu liu’
The white horse reared on its hind legs, while the woman on its back remained composed, valiant and heroic. For a mont, both of them were stunned.
“Why are you here?” Yuan ng exclaid when she recognized the newcor.
“I saw Aunt Jiang’s post and thought I hadn’t visited her in a long ti, so I ca by.” Liu Rushuang chuckled lightly, as if she truly was only here to see Mrs. Jiang.
Then she turned to Lin Mo: “Little brother, you ride pretty well. Want to take a lap with ?”
“Don’t even think about it!” Yuan ng ground her teeth.
She had already guessed seven or eight parts of the reason this woman ca. Who knew she would be so persistent!
Indeed, before coming, Liu Rushuang had especially called Mrs. Jiang, chatted for a bit, and after arriving, got the answer she wanted from Mrs. Jiang’s mouth—the reason the mother and daughter’s skin had improved was actually because of Lin Mo. Now that was interesting.
“You see, you’re getting all worked up. I’m just itching for a run. I saw Lin Mo’s skills were decent, and since you’re terrible at riding, why not?” Liu Rushuang raised her brows teasingly.
Yuan ng’s round little face couldn’t take the provocation: “Fine then! Lin Mo, you go back to my mom, it’s ti for us to eat!”
Lin Mo received Yuan ng’s wink and turned his horse to head back.
Once he was gone, Yuan ng spoke up: “Say it, what are you really here for? Don’t tell it’s for my mom, I won’t believe it!”
The two families did get along well, and her mother liked Liu Rushuang a lot. But ever since her brother beca her simp, and Liu Rushuang showed no interest, she had rarely co by.
“I suddenly thought Lin Mo was really handso, so I wanted to flirt with a young boy. Is that not allowed?” Liu Rushuang pretended to confess bluntly.
Hearing this, Yuan ng suddenly clutched her helt: “Ow, what just hit ?”
“What happened? Are you alright?” Liu Rushuang was startled and quickly asked in concern.
Then Yuan ng opened her palm with a grin: “Oh, so that’s what it is. Turns out it’s your abacus bead!”
Liu Rushuang: …
“Save your sches. You’re just jealous that our skin got fairer, and now you want in too. Let tell you, impossible! I already agreed with Xiao Black Dog, so just give it up!” Yuan ng placed her hands on her hips, her little face puffed up, wearing a ‘co beg ’ expression.
At this, Liu Rushuang simply laughed. She naturally knew Yuan ng bore a little grudge against her—it wasn’t the first day they’d known each other, after all.
“Don’t believe ? I’m Liu Rushuang, the ultimate queen of scummy won. What kind of man can I not get?”
Her eyes spun mischievously as she played with her own catchphrase.
“You… you’re planning to seduce him?”
“Why not? It works, doesn’t it?”
“Pah~ Lin Mo already sees right through your true nature. You think he’ll fall for it? Based on what?” Thinking of Lin Mo’s clear-headed self-awareness, Yuan ng felt certain Liu Rushuang wouldn’t succeed.
After all, the elent of surprise worked best when one side wasn’t expecting it. But Lin Mo was already on guard.
“Based on what?” Liu Rushuang thought for a mont, then proudly straightened her chest with a smile:
“Because, won… are simple!”
Yuan ng: ε(┬┬＿┬┬)3
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