How could anyone refuse when a beautiful woman invites you to dance?
Of course, Lin Mo agreed!
Jiang Wan’s smile never faded as she kept saying, “Lin Mo, you smell so good!”
Xie Guanyan was jealous!
Soon, the cake was personally wheeled out by Xu Zunlong.
It was a ten-tier masterpiece—exquisitely crafted and stunningly beautiful.
They didn’t wait until midnight.
Xu Yali didn’t want to stay up too late.
She needed to get her beauty sleep.
Candles were lit on the cake, and all the garden lights were turned off.
Xu Yali stood surrounded in the center.
Lin Mo sang loudly, “Happy birthday to you~ Happy birthday to you~~”
Her voice was loud and passionate, though a bit off-key.
Everyone looked at her, thinking that fate was truly fair!
Xie Guanyan followed behind Lin Mo, joining in the song.
Soon, everyone was singing together.
The birthday song ended.
Xu Zunlong said, “Sis, make a wish!”
Xu Yali glanced at the people around her, closed her eyes, and silently wished in her heart, “I hope the three of us—master and disciples—will be safe and happy from now on!”
In past years, her wishes had always been for classical dance, hoping it would flourish.
After everything she had been through, she realized she loved the art of classical dance, but she loved the people in her life even more.
She missed Lin Mo terribly.
She also often wondered if that girl Zhao Ziling was having a hard time in the Huo Family.
From now on, safety and happiness come first, then pursuing art!
She blew out the candles, and the garden lights came back on.
Everyone began eating the cake.
Lin Mo devoured a big piece and, after finishing it, smiled contentedly, “Having me around is a blessing for your taste buds for life!”
The birthday party ended.
Lin Mo took Xie Guanyan’s car since it was on her way home.
Shen Yihan noticed that Xie Guanyan hadn’t drunk much tonight, and his sister was very clear-headed, so he didn’t say anything.
Everyone watched in disbelief as Lin Mo got into Xie Guanyan’s Rolls-Royce.
One by one, their jaws dropped.
Holy shit! What’s going on between these two?
Xie Guanyan really is the type who stays quiet until he makes a stunning move!
Today, Jin Yang was driving.
The car slowly pulled onto the road.
The custom Rolls-Royce’s backseat was very spacious.
But Lin Mo felt a bit stuffy and her heart started pounding for no reason.
She had been so busy at the party that she forgot to tell the “Buddha of the Beijing circle” something.
She opened her phone and sent him a WeChat message.
[The sleep disorder doctor you found for me, why haven’t I heard anything?]
Shen Yihan, who also came with a driver, saw the message and replied.
[That doctor went abroad for a research seminar. I’ll contact him immediately and ask.]
Lin Mo: [Okay, get back to me as soon as possible.]
As soon as she got in, Lin Mo was already playing with her phone.
Xie Guanyan controlled himself from looking over to see who she was chatting with.
He adjusted his glasses with a single finger and asked Jin Yang, “Is tomorrow’s matter settled?”
Ahead was a red light.
Jin Yang stopped and looked back. “Not yet, but don’t worry, Mr. Xie, I’ll definitely find someone.”
Xie Guanyan’s expression turned slightly cold. “It has to be someone trustworthy.”
Lin Mo would never have asked about Xie Guanyan’s work before.
But tonight, noticing his unusual mood, she couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong?”
Xie Guanyan’s voice was gentle. “A French client is coming tomorrow, but the secretary who speaks French has been sent on a business trip.”
Jin Yang quickly said, "It's my fault. I forgot about tomorrow's meeting. Now, I can only find a temporary translator who will sign a confidentiality agreement."
In big companies, many collaborations are confidential and not just anyone can be involved.
"French?" Lin Mo responded casually.
She had studied languages since she was a child and was fluent in six foreign languages.
French was one of them.
Jin Yang sounded regretful, "Yes, French. If it were English, that would have been perfect. I'm great at English, but I've never studied French."
"This is a very important collaboration, involving tens of billions. The meeting has been scheduled for months. I'm sorry, Mr. Xie. You can punish me however you want—even deduct a year's salary."
Xie Guanyan's voice was cold, "Firing you wouldn't be an exaggeration."
Lin Mo frowned slightly. Making money wasn't easy these days.
"I speak French. If you trust me, I can help out."
Jin Yang was overjoyed, "Really? Miss Lin?"
Xie Guanyan looked at Lin Mo, "Are you free tomorrow?"
Lin Mo nodded, "Yes. It's Sunday tomorrow, so no school."
Xie Guanyan’s gaze swept over the golden bamboo-joint bracelet on Jin Yang’s right wrist, then he said gently, "Then I'll trouble you."
The next morning, Lin Mo woke up to find Xie Guanyan making breakfast.
He really loved making breakfast for himself.
After they ate together, they took a car to the workplace.
This was the company's domestic office.
Xie Guanyan’s company was also well-known internationally.
Surprisingly, the negotiation wasn’t held at Xie Guanyan’s company.
It seemed this was a huge client, and Xie Guanyan was coming to meet them!
Lin Mo tidied her clothes and took a deep breath.
She had to translate well and take this seriously!
When they arrived, the conference room was already full.
Everyone was dressed in suits.
The French clients had high noses, blue eyes, and light blonde hair; the men handsome, the women beautiful!
All eyes briefly landed on Lin Mo before quickly shifting away.
The French client representative was a lady who smiled and greeted Xie Guanyan, "Bonjour, je m'appelle Marie."
Lin Mo immediately interpreted, "My name is Marie."
Then the formal collaboration discussion began.
Lin Mo translated smoothly and confidently.
She showed no signs of stage fright.
Xie Guanyan, dressed in a white suit, was dignified and elegant. During work, his aura was calm and powerful—like the king of the jungle.
Marie was also extremely capable. Once she got into work mode, her charm was captivating.
Lin Mo admired this French woman.
In most countries, women face more obstacles climbing to the top, so she respected all women who stood at the pinnacle.
After a back-and-forth negotiation, both sides finally reached an agreement.
The contract was signed.
That evening, they had dinner together, and Marie even gave Lin Mo her contact information.
She said next time she came to China, Lin Mo could be her translator.
Xie Guanyan said Lin Mo wasn’t a professional translator, just helping out.
In any case, everyone had a great time chatting.
That night, Jin Yang drove the two back to the villa.
He was deeply grateful, "Miss Lin, you saved my job! You’re truly my savior!"
Lin Mo smiled faintly, "Not that dramatic."
Jin Yang was a little emotional, "I really don’t know how to thank you, I..."
Xie Guanyan interrupted him, "No need to thank her. Just work harder from now on, and I’ll be the one thanking her."
Lin Mo heard Xie Guanyan say he wanted to thank her, and a flicker of anticipation stirred in her heart.
How exactly was he going to thank her?
If only it were by offering himself!
Or even better, if he let her feel his abs again!
Lin Mo felt happy inside but kept her composure, saying, “No need to be so formal.”
The two of them entered the living room together, but Lin Mo didn’t rush upstairs.
Instead, she cuddled with her dog, Sang Biao, and played on the sofa for a while.
Xie Guanyan, however, went upstairs.
Lin Mo pouted slightly. Was he really not going to sit on the sofa tonight?
After a while, she gave Sang Biao another little squeeze.
Lin Mo was about to head upstairs to shower and sleep.
Just then, Xie Guanyan came back down.
In his hand was a red notebook, which he handed to her. “You helped me sign such a huge contract today. I honestly can’t think of a better way to thank you. Didn’t you want that villa? It’s yours now.”
