Zheng Ze Min could only follow Tang Yi with a wronged expression.
Upon seeing Mr. Mo, Tang Yi nodded faintly.
Today, Tang Yi was wearing a pink dress with her hair casually down, appearing both ladylike and radiant.
This was different from the professional attire she wore when discussing cooperation with Mo's Group. Before, she exuded an aura of a strong older sister; now, she was like a sweet girl.
Mr. Mo looked at Tang Yi, silent for a moment, then he spoke, "Yi Yi, you are so beautiful. If only your mother were still alive..."
Mentioning her mother, Tang Yi lowered her gaze, her mood seemingly somber.
She spoke softly, "Let's not bring up the past anymore. I don't want to hear it."
Mr. Mo knew that Tang Yi had depended on Yu Gui Lan for so many years. At this moment, she must be feeling heartbroken.
He too, felt a pang of sadness.
However, as a father, he had to put on a brave face for Tang Yi.
Thus, Mr. Mo said, "Yes, yes, you are right. We should all look forward."
With that, he opened the car door, inviting Tang Yi to get in. Zheng Ze Min also intended to follow Tang Yi into the car, but Mr. Mo stopped him.
After closing the car door, Mr. Mo looked at Zheng Ze Min and said, "Come to my company tomorrow morning. I have something to tell you."
He then took Tang Yi to the old mansion.
Zheng Ze Min had a rough idea of what his future father-in-law wanted to discuss with him.
He pursed his lips, remaining silent.
After getting into the car, Mr. Mo glanced at Tang Yi and asked gently, "Yi Yi, are you nervous?"
"I'm alright."
Tang Yi answered truthfully.
In fact, Tang Yi wasn't overly nervous. What worried her was not knowing what kind of person her grandmother, whom she had never met, would be.
Judging from her mother's past relationship with her father, she suspected that this unknown grandmother was not someone to be trifled with.
Saying she was alright was merely a politeness; Tang Yi was still a little anxious inside.
After all, after meeting the old madam today, she had, in a way, psychologically forgiven the Mo family for their past actions and decided to acknowledge her ancestors.
Tang Yi didn't know if this decision was the right one, but there was no turning back now. She had to press on.
Seeing Tang Yi's slight nervousness, yet her outward bravado, Mr. Mo couldn't help but smile.
This scene reminded him of over twenty years ago, when he brought Yu Gui Lan home.
Initially, Mr. Mo thought he would never witness such a scene again.
But now, he saw it again, and his feelings this time were entirely different from twenty years ago.
Both women were the ones he cared about most. One represented love, the other represented a reunion of lost family ties.
The car soon arrived at the old mansion. After parking, Mr. Mo led Tang Yi to the front courtyard to find the old madam.
At that moment, the old madam was sunning herself in the yard, sitting in a rocking chair with her eyes closed, resting.
Upon hearing footsteps, she squinted but made no move to get up.
The butler stepped forward and said softly, "Old Madam, the master has returned with the young lady."
Only then did Madam Mo slightly open her eyes.
Mr. Mo stepped forward, looking at his mother. Though not completely estranged, their relationship wasn't particularly close. He held Tang Yi's hand and introduced her, "Mom, do you remember Yu Gui Lan, whom you drove away with your schemes twenty years ago? Although we can't rekindle our past romance, fate has been kind to me. She gave me a daughter named Tang Yi."
If her son hadn't brought this woman to her doorstep today, the old madam might have believed Han Xiao's words were all lies.
Seeing Tang Yi now, Madam Mo appeared very calm. There was no excitement of meeting a relative. Instead, she was composed.
Although Tang Yi wasn't good at reading people's minds, she understood clearly from the old madam's gaze that she was not fond of her.
Mr. Mo, immersed in his joy, clearly hadn't noticed this issue yet. He looked at Tang Yi and said, "Yi Yi, quickly greet Grandma."
Tang Yi, obediently, called out, "Hello, Grandma."
Madam Mo said without any hesitation, "Don't rush to acknowledge kinship yet. It's not certain if she's a child of my Mo family."
"Mom, what are you saying? After we broke up, Lan Lan never found another man. Yi Yi is my biological daughter."
"Since you say she's your biological daughter, why do you have the surname Mo, she has the surname Yu, and this girl in front of us has the surname Tang?"
This made no sense.
Hearing Madam Mo's words, Tang Yi suddenly lost the desire to acknowledge kinship, to return to her ancestral roots. She finally understood how her mother, helpless and pregnant, had been bullied and driven away by this woman.
Mr. Mo's expression also became extremely unpleasant. He wanted to explain for Tang Yi.
At this moment, Madam Mo instructed the butler to call Han Xiao out.
Upon seeing Han Xiao, Tang Yi finally understood that Madam Mo's dislike of her was certainly linked to Han Xiao.
Mr. Mo was first stunned when he saw Han Xiao, then asked coldly, "How are you here?"
Han Xiao glanced at the old madam with a look of hurt, seemingly afraid to explain.
Madam Mo stood up and looked at Mr. Mo, snorting, "I asked her to come. What, do you have a problem with that?"
Mr. Mo remained silent.
Madam Mo continued, "You unfilial son! For the sake of a woman, you're threatening to sever ties with me, leaving me here all alone and neglecting me. I truly gave birth to you in vain."
"I was busy with work and couldn't get away."
Mr. Mo replied indifferently.
His work being busy was true, but his reluctance to visit the old madam was also true.
Every time he saw her, he was reminded of how she and Han Xiao had colluded to drive Yu Gui Lan away when he was on a business trip.
Thinking of Yu Gui Lan living alone and giving birth to his daughter.
The hardship endured by the mother and daughter made Mr. Mo furious.
He could lose his temper with Han Xiao, but Madam Mo, after all, was his own mother.
Mr. Mo couldn't be so heartless.
Seeing that Madam Mo and Han Xiao were in cahoots, and recalling Han Xiao's past actions towards Tang Yi,
Tang Yi no longer wished to acknowledge kinship. She didn't want to recognize such a family and bring trouble upon herself.
As an individual, though she didn't have as much money, she was at least happy and content.
Tang Yi glanced at Madam Mo and said lightly, "Madam Mo seems to be questioning my identity and doesn't welcome me home. Since that's the case, I won't stay and burden you any further."
After speaking, Tang Yi turned and left.