Chapter 107 - Set Up Her Son On A Date

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The three of them finally left the boutique after spending almost an hour inside. Edith watched the total displayed on the register and shivered upon noticing the total for Hazel's clothing was closer to her monthly pay.

The price of the garments in the shop can be considered affordable, but Neil had decided to buy more for Hazel despite Edith's reminder that Hazel was growing up and she could only wear those clothes for one season. Edith had the feeling that if she did not stop Neil, that man was going to buy a lot more than what they have.

It seemed that Neil was unable to stop himself once he laid his eyes upon the cute clothes.

Neil Mo had truly turned into a spoiling uncle to Hazel.

Fortunately, to Hazel, everything that her uncle and teacher had chosen for her was cute. She was not a picky person with her clothes and would mostly agree with whatever her uncle had picked for her.

As the shop had sold a wide choice of children's clothing and stuff, the three of them did not have to visit another store to buy anything else.

Once Neil had made his payment, he instructed the shop attendant to send their stuff over to the car, which was parked near the mall entrance.

The shop attendant stared at the name card in her hand and paused before she sucked in some air. Her eyes widened as she turned towards the entrance. 

She finally knew why she had thought that the man was very familiar!

He was their big boss, ah! And she had failed to recognize him even though he had spent almost an hour inside their boutique. The little girl who was with him was definitely Little Miss Hazel. Everyone had heard that President Mo was now looking after his niece.

The shop attendance's gaze changed again when she thought about the person besides their president. No matter how long she thought about it, the shop attendance could not figure out who was that woman.

Judging from the way they interacted, the shop attendance could see that they were close. However, she had not heard any news or gossip that President Mo was seeing anyone.

At this time, the shop attendant's friend returned to the boutique after having her break. She saw the strange look on her friend's face and frowned. "What's wrong with you?"

"President Mo was here just now," the shop attendant spoke excitedly. "She was with Little Miss Hazel and a woman."

"What woman?"

The shop attendant then retold her friend about the woman she saw earlier and the two attendants began to discuss Edith's identity.

On the next day, gossip that President Mo was seen with a rumored girlfriend spread among the staff. But of course, this rumor did not reach President Neil Mo's ears.

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"Is there anything else that you need?" Neil asked Hazel. He watched the little girl shook her head and was about to suggest to head home when his phone rang. He looked at the caller ID and answered the call upon seeing that it was his mother. 

Neil glanced at Edith and the girl immediately coaxed Hazel to let his hand go. Neil stood at the side and pressed the phone to his ear.

"Where are you? Still shopping for Hazel?" Sophie asked as the phone was connected.

"We have just finished shopping for Hazel and will be heading home soon," Neil answered.

"Since you are still at the mall, why don't you walk around a while and have dinner before you return. Anyway, your dad and I were going to his friend's house for dinner and I haven't cook anything. If you return now, Teacher Qian will have to cook. I'm sure that she is tired after going around the mall for a while."

Neil massaged at the space between his brow as he continued to listen to his mother's nagging. "It's fine. We can order takeaway."

"What do you mean order takeaway?" Sophie spoke quickly to prevent her son to come home sooner. "Look at the time. Hazel should be starving at this time."

Neil glanced at his wristwatch and frowned. He did not think that they have been shopping for a long time. "Mom, I know. I'll just take Hazel and Teacher Qian to have dinner together before we return."

Sophie spoke a few more things to her son before she hanged up. Her lips curled into a smile, knowing that her plan to set up her son on a date was working. Although Hazel was with them, Sophie had high confidence that the little angel will help her uncle as his wingman instead of being the third wheel.

After all, Sophie had heard how Hazel had wanted to call Edith as her auntie.

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"What's wrong?" Edith asked as Neil returned.

Neil told her his mother's words and saw the frown on her face.

"At this time, most of the cafes and restaurants are full. I'm not sure if we could get a place to sit," Edith said and turned to Hazel. "Are you hungry?"

Hazel nodded and touched her stomach. 

After considering their situation for a while, Neil decided to bring the two to a private kitchen not far away which was on their way home. Once they arrived, the owner greeted them before they were ushered to a seating area near the koi pond. 

"Hazel," Neil called as the little girl was drawn towards the koi. "What do you want to eat?"

"Anything is fine." The little girl lifted her head briefly to answer before she went back to look at the fishes.

Neil heaved a long sigh and stared back at the menu. He read a few lines on the menu and lifted his gaze to peek at the woman who sat across from him. 

Her forehead was slightly scrunched up, and her mouth pouted as she studied the menu with a serious expression.

"What's wrong?" 

Edith looked up from the menu and leaned forward to whisper. "President Mo, the food at this place is really expensive."

Neil flipped the menu back and forth. "It's affordable."

The corner of her lips twitched upon hearing his words.

President Mo! Your affordable and my affordable were very different!

Edith took a deep breath and leaned forward to whisper again. "President Mo. I cannot afford such a price, ah!"

His movement halted and Neil stared at the kindergarten teacher long enough to make her uncomfortable. "I can afford them. Teacher Qian, just orders whatever you want to eat."

Edith hesitated, then, blurted out, "You're buying for me?"

A chuckle escaped him and his gaze turned cold. 

"I brought you here. Of course, I am paying for your meal." His eyes narrowed. "Teacher Qian, do you think I am someone who is stingy or inconsiderate."

For a few seconds, Neil really could not understand what was going on through her mind.

He was the person that she liked. Shouldn't she at least have faith that the person she liked is a good, considerate man? Shouldn't she at least believe that she had great taste when she fell for him?

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