Qingyun's Love: Tiger Boy Falls in Love with a Pretty Lawyer

Chapter 228 Enlighten Your Best Friend

Wu Shao smiled and said you're welcome. Then he lowered his head and said nothing, wondering what he was thinking about. The two looked at him curiously. Qing Sheng couldn't help but ask, "Brother Weiye, who are you thinking about now?"

Ran Mo chuckled. This question didn't sound like he was thinking about who would attend the party, but rather who he was missing.

Suddenly, they both thought of someone almost at the same time and could not help but remain silent.

Ran Mo knew the main point of Young Master Wu's meeting with them today. It had to be something to do with Hu Ling. They hadn't paid much attention to this before, but now that they thought about it, whether or not Hu Ling could or would attend the banquet at the Wu residence was a real dilemma.

Ran Mo broke the silence and asked softly, "I wonder if Sister Hu can join us for the banquet?"

Wu Shao raised his head and said, "Of course I wanted her to join us. But she told me that there would be too many people at that kind of event, so it would be better for her not to attend. I couldn't convince her." Then he sighed.

Qingsheng hurriedly comforted him, "Brother, don't worry about this. It's just a party. Come to my house another day and I'll host a party just for you two."

Young Master Wu didn't say anything. Ran Mo glanced at Qing Sheng and said, "This banquet is a rare opportunity. If Sister Hu can take this opportunity to pay her a formal visit, it will be beneficial to her and Young Master Wu's relationship."

Young Master Wu nodded and said, "Ran Mo is right. I can see that Ling'er still respects Ran Mo. If you could trouble Ran Mo to help persuade her, I would be very grateful."

Qingsheng followed up, "Ran Mo is fine. She's unmatched at persuading and convincing people." Ran Mo smiled speechlessly. He really knew how to praise people. How could she know what Sister Hu was thinking?

Since Young Master Wu had spoken, she couldn't refuse. Besides, it was her unshirkable responsibility to help Sister Hu make a decision, so she said:

"Of course I'm willing to go and persuade Sister Hu, but it's just not something that can be forced, and it's hard to say whether going or not will be more beneficial. Therefore, I can't guarantee the outcome."

Wu Shao said hurriedly, "There's no need to guarantee the outcome. I'm mainly worried that Ling'er might harbor resentment because of this. If you can smooth over her feelings and explain her thoughts, then going or not won't be a big deal."

Ran Mo secretly praised, "Young Master Wu is indeed very considerate." She couldn't help but glance at Qing Sheng. Qing Sheng seemed to sense that she was comparing them, and immediately pouted, as if to say, "I know all these things, but I haven't put them to use yet."

Ran Mo didn't want to argue with him at the moment. She just wanted to go back and talk to Hu Ling about this matter. Since it was only her and Hu Ling who had to talk, it would be better for her to avoid the two of them. So she told them her thoughts.

Wu Shao happily agreed, and Qingsheng nodded. They decided to go to Hu Ling's place later. They quickly finished their meal. Then Qingsheng paid the bill. He hadn't even spent the hundred coins. This shop was truly good value for money.

The three of them left the restaurant. Mr. Wu said he would take Hu Ling back to the courtyard to discuss something with Ran Mo. Ran Mo said that was unnecessary and she would go directly to the brothel to find Hu Ling.

She had a vague idea in her mind: if she wanted to get along well with Hu Ling, she shouldn't be shy about where she was. This was the way friendly friends should get along.

Wu Shao looked at her with admiration. Qing Sheng said that after she went in, they would wait for her outside the building. Ran Mo smiled and said:

"I'm not a child anymore. We'll talk for who knows how long. Just go back home. I'll go home by myself after I get out."

The two of them didn't respond directly, but simply told her to try her best to persuade Hu Ling to go with them after she saw her. Ran Mo nodded. Young Master Wu went over to call a servant he knew and took Ran Mo in to find Hu Ling.

Ran Mo waved at the two of them and followed the servant into the brothel. It had changed a lot since my last visit. The decor was more luxurious than before, and with a constant stream of customers, it looked like business was booming.

When they reached Hu Ling's room at the end of the second floor, the servant knocked on the door and announced that a guest was coming. There was no response from inside.

Ran Mo called out softly, "Is Sister Hu here? I'm Ran Mo, I'm here to see you." Then she heard a sound from inside, and heard a voice, "Is that Ran Mo? I'm here, I'm here. Come in."

Then the door creaked open. Hu Ling appeared in front of him. Seeing Ran Mo, he happily took her hand and said, "How come you have time to come here? Come in and sit down."

The servant saw that the two had started a conversation and turned away. The two entered the house, where a faint fragrance wafted through the air.

Looking up, I saw a pot of daffodils on the table, with goose yellow stamens blooming. Against the backdrop of slender green leaves, the daffodils looked graceful and elegant, with a rich fragrance, just like a fairy.

Ran Mo couldn't help but step forward and take a deep sniff. If it were someone else, they would be too embarrassed to do so, but she and Hu Ling were already very familiar with each other, as comfortable as good sisters, so there was no need for formalities.

"Does it smell good? I asked a friend to bring it from the city. If you like it, just take it." Hu Ling said with a smile.

"Alas, how dare I steal someone else's beauty? But this narcissus seems to be only suitable for keeping in seclusion, unlike other flowers that can be displayed outside for public viewing."

"That's fine. If she were to show it to others, I'm afraid her ethereal beauty wouldn't be able to compete with those gorgeous flowers in full bloom outside."

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. No matter where you are, there will always be people who like her, and of course there will also be people who don't like her. The key is to bloom your own beauty to the fullest, and not be too concerned about what others think."

The more they talked, the more it became clear that there was more to their words. Simply stopping the guessing game, Hu Ling asked Ranmo if he was here to attend the banquet.

Ran Mo smiled and said, "Sister Hu is really smart. She saw through my intentions at first sight. I was also asked by Young Master Wu to come and have a chat with you. I hope you can come along to the banquet."

Hu Ling sighed and said, "Well, if we were to have a banquet at a different house, I'd be happy to join in the fun. But as you know, the Wu family hasn't said whether they'll accept me into their family.

If I leave in a hurry and offend others, or even be treated coldly at the banquet and become the object of everyone's ridicule, how can I live my life in the future?" As he spoke, a trace of sadness appeared on his face.

Ran Mo hurriedly comforted her, saying, "Sister Hu, you're worrying too much. Mr. Wu has already approved of your relationship last time, so attending the banquet this time is just a normal social activity.

If you're worried about attracting attention, then just sit at a table with a few of our friends instead of Mr. Wu. No one should notice."

Hu Ling listened to her words, her eyes brightened for a moment and then dimmed. Ran Mo suddenly felt that something was wrong with what he said. He was not going to steal, so why was he afraid of being noticed? So he continued:

"That's not what I meant. I think we can take it step by step, first seeing how Mr. and Mrs. Wu react, and then we can sit together openly in the future."

Hu Ling shook her head and said, "Even if I don't sit with Wei Ye, if I were to introduce the guests, I would be speechless with my status."

Ran Mo smiled and said, "Sister, at a banquet held by a wealthy family, even if they introduce guests, they will only introduce those with high status and status. I guess no one would be interested in our table. Ah, it's not that no one would be interested, it's just that no one would specifically introduce us.

Let's just focus on enjoying the feast. Considering the grandeur of Young Master Wu's family, this delicious meal must be excellent. Let's not miss it."

Hu Ling burst out laughing. "Sister, are you serious? Ah, you won't be annoyed if I call you that, right?"

Ran Mo said casually, "That's great. You don't know how much I wish someone could call me by my real identity. Let's just call me that in private. Just don't let those people hear it."

Hu Ling nodded. They both laughed happily, like a pair of good friends.