Chapter 1078 - Two Men Vying For A Lady (10) (1/2)

Thinking back on those years, Li Shu and Mo Zhi’s father were childhood sweethearts. Everyone had thought they were the perfect couple.

But unexpectedly, the man later had an affair.

Li Shu had wanted a divorce at that time, but Mo Zhi’s father wouldn’t hear of it.

Their political marriage was a significant tie between their families and, after the marriage, they had so much estate in common that a clean break had become impossible.

Hence all of these years, Li Shu had had to keep up appearances with the man.

Although they lived as a family, they kept separate villas.

Li Shu was an author, so she traveled yearly to gather sources of inspiration.

And Mo Zhi’s father would be quietly waiting for her return from these trips.

When Si Jingyu thought of this, she sighed.

Looking at the table, she said, “Let’s not talk about this. Our meeting today is about the kids.”

At these words, everyone looked towards the two youngsters.

Shi Nianyao’s makeup was a tragic sight, but unfortunately she seemed to lack self-awareness and continued to make eyes at Mo Zhi.

When the dishes arrived, she used her chopsticks to rudely pick up a load of food.

Mo Zhi grimaced at her behaviour.

He could not endure the attention that she was putting him through.

But because his father shot him looks of warning ever so often, he knew he had to take it in his stride today.

Although he had decided that this girl was definitely not the one for him, he had to see the lunch event through.

So he would tolerate it. At worst, he could just cast his gaze elsewhere.

Now, she looked as though she hadn’t eaten for ages. She ate whatever was served. Her uncouth mannerisms were absolutely…