"Can you put your work aside for a moment?" Suzie quickly thought of a plan as she fixed her honey-brown hair behind her ear. "I'd like to discuss something with you."Moe set aside his work and looked at her attentively. "Go ahead.""Are you currently living with housemates or on your own?""I live alone.""Would you mind having a housemate?" Moe was taken aback, thinking he had misheard. "A housemate?""My previous workplace was quite far from Arch International Group, and if I join, I can't continue renting the current apartment due to the distance," Suzie explained, looking a bit worried. Her cute face exuded charm as she continued, "But the rent around here is quite high. So, I thought about finding someone to share the rent with.""I'm a guy," Moe clarified. In his view, girls usually preferred living with other girls. Co-ed living arrangements often led to complications."Don't you think I can tell if you're a guy or a girl?" Suzie replied, thinking he was being a bit d
Suzie gave it a thought and became even more worried. Then, she turned to Frederick, who was engrossed in reading the newspaper. "Dad, do we have any secluded properties? You know, like old neighborhoods or something."Frederick, puzzled, looked up and asked, "Why?""Just tell me if we have any. I have my reasons," Suzie pressed, determination in her eyes.Frederick continued to gaze at her, his suspicion growing. "Are you up to something, Suzie? Or is this related to that goal you've been chasing?"Suzie responded calmly, not letting any hints slip. "Dad, stop overthinking it. If you don't tell me, I'll ask Mom."With that, she began heading upstairs, calling out, "Mom!""Wait!" Frederick hesitated for a moment, then cleared his throat and wore a stern expression. "You're a grown woman, Suzie. Isn't it embarrassing to call your mom for the slightest matter?""I don't know if it's embarrassing, but if I tell Mom what you just said, I think someone might be sleeping on the couc
After all, Suzie was naturally adorable.Moe, with a serious expression, stated, "No."Suzie was frustrated. Moe never seemed to know what to say! "Back then, you never liked cleaning. Every time it was our turn to clean, you made me and Yoel do the work. But that house you just left was spotless," Moe continued, reminiscing and keeping it factual.It was immaculate, as if it was new. Suzie felt a bit uneasy and cleared her throat nervously. "Well, even though I used to make you guys do the chores, didn't I always help you with your homework whenever you needed it? And remember those posters you were supposed to create? I did them all by myself.""What have you been through over these years?" Moe asked, his gaze briefly showing a hint of concern. To him, Suzie was a cherished memory of their youth, a reliable companion, and someone he and Yoel had cared for deeply. She had always sat between them in class, and they had looked out for her like a little sister. "Actually…" Suzi
[Frederick: Answer the call and let me talk to that guy.][Suzie: He's driving.]Frederick realized that making a call while driving was not ideal, so he changed the subject.[Frederick: You had packed so many suitcases. Are you planning to move out?]"[Suzie: Yes.][Frederick: Where are you moving to? Give me your address, and I'll have someone check if the neighborhood is safe.]Suzie looked troubled. After careful consideration, she replied earnestly, [No need to check. It's safe. Just focus on enjoying your time with Mom. You don't need to worry about me. I'm 28 years old, a self-sufficient adult.]After sending this message, she also messaged Andrea, asking her to keep an eye on Frederick and not let him ruin her plans.Once she had dealt with all this, she let out a sigh of relief."Moe.""Hmm?""Is this car yours?" Suzie asked. If it was his, it could potentially lead Frederick to them, and she would need to come up with a plan to prevent that."No, it belongs to the
Watching his busy figure, Suzie could not help but smile. She did not linger in the living room and went to organize her things in the master bedroom. She hung her clothes in the walk-in closet and neatly arranged her skincare products and cosmetics.Just as she was about to help Moe to show that she was not just here to freeload, Frederick called her. She frowned and closed the door before answering, "What's the matter now?""Are you living together with that guy?" Frederick's voice was stern."No.""You're lying.""I'm just sharing an apartment with him!""That's living together." Frederick's tone became even more serious. "You're a young girl! Don't you know that there are many bad people in this world?""I've only met good people," Suzie replied, trying to keep her voice steady. "You can't judge people by appearances. How do you know he's a good person?" Frederick had always cherished his beloved daughter. Even though he sometimes scolded her, his concern for her was unwav
Moe was truly a gem! He seemed to know everything. While enjoying the meal on the table, Suzie looked at the handsome yet cool Moe and asked, "Moe.""Hmm?""Do you have anyone you like?""No.""Do you want to date?""Not really.""But I do… I've been focused on my studies, then working without a break. Now that I've finally quit my job, I want to give dating a try." Suzie's eyes were fixed on him, her expression earnest. Moe was surprised and asked, "Do you have someone in mind?""Yes." Suzie decided to be direct. Otherwise, Moe might never catch on.Moe casually asked, "Who?""You," Suzie blurted out with a playful tone in her lively voice.Moe was stunned.Suzie counted on her fingers, her sparkling eyes filled with playfulness as she said, "You're kind, considerate, good-looking, a great cook, and have a stable income. Basically, you're not only a great candidate for dating but also for marriage.""I currently have no plans for dating or marriage," Moe replied after
Suzie asked, "Why not?""Because you're experiencing this with me, and whether it's good or bad, you'll only have me as an example," Moe explained. He was quite serious about these matters. "If you fear marriage because your experience with me isn't great, it wouldn't be fair to judge others based on that."Suzie took a deep breath, her grip on her spoon suddenly tightening. She was simply too annoyed at how thick-headed he was regarding love! Moe, observing her fierce expression, knew what was going on in her mind. "You can't beat me, you know.""Wanna bet?""You really can't beat me."Bang!Suzie quickly kicked him.What a dummy! Moe contemplated what to say next when Suzie's phone suddenly rang. In her current state of annoyance, seeing the caller's name only worsened her mood. "Why are you calling?" "I heard from Uncle that you're still single. Do you want me to introduce a couple of people to you? Maybe you'll hit it off," Suzie's cousin, who was known for his knack
"Mmhmm," Moe replied casually, adding, "I'll take care of you from now on. If you need any help, just let me know."Suzie suddenly felt that Moe was quite easy to persuade and asked with a slightly teasing tone, "Are you serious?""Yeah.""Aren't you afraid I'll prevent you from finding a girlfriend?""I have no plans to find one," Moe said. In his life plan, the only things that mattered were the company's growth and the future. Marriage and children were not on his radar.Suzie's eyes twinkled as she asked, "Okay, from today onward, you're my 'boyfriend', and we'll present ourselves as a couple in public.""If you ever like someone else, remember to tell me," Moe replied calmly. For now, he only wanted to take care of Suzie because she was a special part of his youth. "I'll make room." Suzie pursed her lips, trying to hide her smile. She suddenly became curious about how Moe became Arch International Group's President. After all, he was rather slow to pick up on such matters.