Chapter 242 - 146: Old Chen: This bride price is a bit much, isn’t it?

Chapter 242: Chapter 146: Old Chen: This bride price is a bit much, isn’t it?

"A faint lovesickness written on the face, a heavy farewell carried on the shoulders..."

After seeing the message, Chen Mo gave Aunt Li a call on WeChat.

He heard Aunt Li’s WeChat ringtone. It definitely had the feel of that era.

’Very tasteful.’

"Hello? Chen Mo."

Aunt Li answered the call quickly.

"Aunt Li, I happen to have time today. Why don’t I go visit her family now?"

Chen Mo suggested going to meet the parents right away, prioritizing efficiency.

’Time is money.’

"Now? I’ll send a WeChat message to ask. Don’t hang up."

Aunt Li sounded a little surprised, but then she remembered Chen Mo was supposedly ’in love at first sight.’

And since the two of them had mutual feelings, his impatience seemed quite normal.

She sent a WeChat message to the girl’s parents to inquire.

Soon, she received a reply.

"Chen Mo, her parents are still at the office. If you want to come over now, they’ll head home right away."

Aunt Li relayed their reply to Chen Mo.

After all, it was Monday, a workday.

Even bosses have to go to the office to handle things.

But a boss’s schedule is more flexible; they can leave anytime something comes up.

"But I still suggest you come tonight after everyone is home and she’s off work. That would be better."

"It gives both you and her family some time to prepare."

But then Aunt Li changed her tune, offering Chen Mo some advice.

"Your first visit shouldn’t be too rushed. You have to leave a good impression—first impressions are very important."

"That was thoughtless of me. In that case, I’ll follow your advice and visit this evening."

Chen Mo had no objections. ’Aunt Li is the key person here,’ he thought. ’All I have to do is follow her lead.’

"Yes, and for your first visit, you should prepare a gift. Don’t get anything too shabby, but nothing too expensive, either. It’s not a done deal yet."

Aunt Li kindly reminded him, speaking from experience.

"Thank you for the reminder, Aunt Li. I’ll get something ready."

Chen Mo smiled and nodded. After chatting a little more with Aunt Li, he hung up.

After hanging up, he rummaged through his temperature-controlled wine cabinet and the area where he kept gifts.

He pulled out two bottles of Mao Tai and two cartons of Hua Zi.

There were also some designer silk scarves he hadn’t gotten around to sending out.

’This should do.’

Chen Mo looked at the items before him. They were perfect for a first-meeting gift.

With the gifts prepared, he stopped worrying about it.

Afternoon came quickly.

The stock market had long since closed for the day. He sat at his computer, looking over his portfolio.

After the market opened on Monday, Xinggui Film and Television’s stock had, as expected, hit its 10% daily limit.

This stock alone had brought him a profit of 7.26 million today.

The other nine stocks had risen by 3.9%, earning him another 2.55 million.

Including his Ruisheng Pharmaceutical stock, his market earnings for the day were close to 10 million!

"Not bad. In a few more days, my net worth might even reach A9.2."

A happy smile spread across Chen Mo’s face.

’Who wouldn’t be giddy after making 10 million in a single day?’

DING~

Just then, a message arrived from Aunt Li.

"Chen Mo, you can head over now. Since it’s your first time, I’ll take you."

"Okay, I’m on my way. Thanks for your help, Aunt Li."

Chen Mo smiled as he replied to Aunt Li, then grabbed the Mao Tai, Hua Zi, and silk scarves and headed out.

When he arrived at Aunt Li’s door, he saw she was already waiting for him, holding a gift of her own.

"I’m so grateful for this, Aunt Li. Whether this works out or not, I will pay a formal visit to your home to thank you properly."

Chen Mo thanked her from the bottom of his heart.

’Even though there’s something off about the girl, Aunt Li herself is impeccable. She’s genuinely just trying to help out of the kindness of her heart.’

’I’ll have to buy her a nice gift and visit properly to thank her once this is all over.’

"Oh, it’s the thought that counts."

Aunt Li could feel his gratitude was sincere, and a gratified smile appeared on her face.

She enjoyed matchmaking, but who doesn’t appreciate someone who understands social etiquette?

"Yes, the gift you’ve prepared is very appropriate."

Aunt Li glanced at the gifts Chen Mo was carrying and nodded in satisfaction.

"Can’t have you losing face on my account."

Chen Mo smiled and walked with Aunt Li toward the girl’s house.

Chen Shuwan’s home was in the same villa complex, just at villa number twenty-something.

The two of them soon arrived at Chen’s House Entrance, and Chen Mo rang the doorbell.

Soon, the villa’s main gate opened from the inside.

An elegant woman about the same age as Aunt Li appeared before Chen Mo.

’Her eyes and brows look a lot like Chen Shuwan’s. This must be her mother.’

"Shufang, you’re here."

When Mrs. Chen saw Aunt Li, a warm, familiar smile immediately appeared on her face.

At the same time, she couldn’t help but glance a few times at Chen Mo, who stood behind Aunt Li.

’Hmm, he’s quite handsome, tall, and has a good presence.’

’No wonder my daughter likes him.’

’It’s a shame his family’s circumstances are so poor in comparison.’

"Sister Zhou, this is Chen Mo."

Aunt Li introduced Chen Mo.

"Chen Mo, this is Shuwan’s mother. You can call her Aunt Zhou."

Then she introduced the woman to Chen Mo.

"Hello, Aunt Zhou."

Chen Mo greeted her politely.

"Hello. Please, come in. Dinner is ready."

Aunt Zhou sized him up for a moment, nodded at him, and invited them inside.

Seeing her attitude, a thoughtful look flashed in Chen Mo’s eyes.

’She doesn’t seem very satisfied with me.’

Seeing them pause after entering, she waved her hand and said, "Don’t bother with your shoes. Just come right in."

So, Chen Mo and Aunt Li walked into the house.