Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 694 - 696, The Main Event (First Update)

Chapter 694: 696, The Main Event (First Update)

This was truly inconceivable.

Luo Yu naturally noticed Mu Xianxian, and thus, she walked over to Mu Xianxian with her nose in the air and said in a sarcastic tone, "Well, if it isn’t our number one beauty? There are so many people tonight, I didn’t even notice you."

Her words were a mockery, suggesting that Mu Xianxian was too ordinary to be noticed in a crowd and unworthy of the title of the number one beauty.

There were other ladies of high society present.

Upon hearing this, they all chuckled softly.

Among beauties, there was always competition.

However, Mu Xianxian, with her noble status, aside from Luo Yu, probably no one else among the many attendees dared mock her like this.

Luo Yu held her head high, the very picture of superiority, eyes gleaming with Schadenfreude as she looked down on Mu Xianxian.

Mu Xianxian used to ridicule her, flaunting her status as the Superpower World’s top beauty.

Now, it was finally Luo Yu’s turn to be haughty.

The feeling was indescribably delightful.

Hugely satisfying.

Mu Xianxian was not one to be bullied either. She smiled lightly and responded, "Then you really should get your eyes checked at the hospital. It’s a pity to be so young and already blind."

With the last word, she even feigned a sigh for effect.

"Being blind doesn’t matter to me," Luo Yu touched her belly, "as long as someone admires me that’s enough, and besides, the child in my stomach isn’t blind."

The child in her womb was Luo Yu’s only support.

And the most powerful ace in her hand.

Sure enough, with those words, Mu Xianxian was left speechless, her face turning as unsightly as if she had swallowed crap. She put down the cup in her hand and walked away.

In Luo Yu’s eyes, Mu Xianxian at that moment was like a dog that had lost its home.

After tonight, she planned to settle scores with Mu Xianxian, little by little.

Luo Yu maintained an appropriate smile on her face while being supported by Mo Qingyi, greeting everyone at the banquet.

"Please make yourselves at home, everyone, and don’t be shy. Just like in your own homes."

It was as if she had already become the mistress of the Mo family.

No sooner had Luo Yu walked away than the group of ladies began whispering, "Hey, do you think that woman is the one said to be carrying Ninth Brother’s child?"

"It must be, didn’t you see that it was Miss Qingyi supporting her?"

"I don’t think she’s that great-looking! She’s not even prettier than I am! I don’t know what Ninth Brother is thinking."

"Maybe she’s got inner substance."

"Ninth Brother’s taste is really poor, to fall for such a woman! Not to speak ill of her, but she’s not even as pretty as my cousin Ruhua."

Pregnant women often have some skin issues, so currently Luo Yu did indeed look somewhat unsightly.

Not only was her complexion dull and yellowish, but there were also some small freckles on her nose.

"So, according to what you are saying, this woman is going to be Ninth Brother’s future wife?"

"Isn’t that obvious? Of course, she is! She is carrying Ninth Brother’s seed! We all came tonight because of her."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the daughters of fortune expressed regret, wishing they had taken the opportunity just then to get in good with Luo Yu, after all, she could be the future Ninth Mistress.

There might not be such a good chance again in the future.

Just then, a sneer came from the crowd, "Ninth Mistress? ...Such talk is quite premature at this point."

"What do you mean?" the ladies turned around.

Another woman who spoke held a wine glass in her hand. She took a graceful sip, and after finishing her drink, she said leisurely.

"As far as I know, becoming the Mo family’s eldest daughter-in-law isn’t so straightforward. Luo Yu still has to pass various assessments. Failing even one, she can forget about becoming Ninth Mistress. Just wait, the real drama is about to unfold."

"Really?"

"If that’s true, then it’s going to be quite a show."

The mysterious woman smiled secretively, "Whether it’s true or not, you’ll find out soon enough." The assessment is tonight’s main event.

Upon hearing this, the ladies were abuzz once more.

Most of them reveled in Luo Yu’s potential misfortune.

Luo Yu then approached the Mo family elders and said politely, "Hello, uncles and aunts, I am Luo Yu, I am..."

She hadn’t finished speaking when the gentle and gracious Lady Boss interrupted her, "You’re Luo Yu, right? We know. Don’t rush to call us uncle and aunt yet; wait until you’ve passed our assessment. Just call me Lady Boss for now."

The Lady Boss was a typical southern woman who, despite making things challenging for Luo Yu, still wore a gentle expression.

As if she could never truly become angry.

Hearing this, the smile on Luo Yu’s face vanished in an instant, but soon she regained her composure, "Alright, Lady Boss, I understand. Please rest assured, Luo Yu will not let you down."

"I hope so," the Lady Boss said, lightly lifting her eyelids.

Luo Yu’s smile was full of conviction.

In a blink of an eye, most of the banquet had passed, and it was time for the evening’s most anticipated moment.

Madame Mo stood solemnly on the platform, gently adjusted the microphone, "Please quiet down a moment, and listen to this old lady ramble on." Madame Mo’s voice was not muddled like that of an ordinary elderly person’s but was full of strength.

At her words, everyone ceased their conversations and looked toward the stage.

"All of you standing here today are friends and family of the Mo family. The primary purpose of this banquet, as you all must know by now, is here. I now announce that the assessment will officially begin. All of you seated are witnesses. If this Miss Luo Yu next to me fails even one part of the assessment, she cannot become a part of my Mo family. Conversely, if Miss Luo Yu passes all parts, then from tonight onwards, she will be the eldest daughter-in-law of our Mo family, the wife of my son, Mo Zhixuan!"

The long proclamation was resolute and authoritative.

Upon these words, thunderous applause erupted from below.

Luo Yu slowly approached Madame Mo, bowed slightly to everyone below, "Hello everyone, I am Luo Yu. Please look after me from now on." Luo Yu was not lacking in confidence in herself, so she spoke with full assurance and left herself no room for retreat.

The reason Luo Yu could be so self-assured was all thanks to her invalid of an uncle.

Although Luo Yingjie whiled away his days in idleness, spending his time eating, drinking, and gambling, no one was his match when it came to underhanded tricks. Luo Yingjie obtained a Crystal Bug for Luo Yu on the black market.

Hidden inside Luo Yu’s ear, this Crystal Bug, worth a fortune, could help its owner overcome any difficulty. There was nothing in the world that the Crystal Bug couldn’t do.

However, once revived, the Crystal Bug only had a lifespan of two hours.

Two hours was more than enough time.

So, the moment Luo Yu stepped onto the stage, she revived the Crystal Bug.

The chief examiner was the Mo family’s matriarch. After an afternoon of preparation, they presented Luo Yu with a plethora of intricate and challenging problems.

Some were even unsolvable.

The challenges included not only literature and arts, like music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, but also culinary and craft skills...

The first test was culinary skills.

This wasn’t difficult.

Luo Yu had grown up in a poor family, where cooking was a skill that came to her as naturally as breathing.

The second test involved painting, one of the arts.

That was more challenging for Luo Yu, but with the help of the Crystal Bug, she still performed exceptionally well.

The painting she created was even more exquisite than those by renowned masters—a whole ten points more exquisite!

Life-like.

Breathtaking to behold.

The following challenges, involving music, chess, and literature, were increasingly difficult for Luo Yu who had never had a proper education due to her life circumstances.

But she had the Crystal Bug, and so, Luo Yu wasn’t worried at all.

As Luo Yu solved one difficult question after another, the old Madame Mo began to grow restless.

"Sister-in-law, don’t be anxious just yet. The best is still to come," the Mo family matriarch patted the old madame’s hand, signaling her to be at ease.

A chess puzzle that had remained unsolved for a thousand years still awaited Luo Yu.

"Alright," seeing the matriarch composed, the old Madame Mo felt somewhat relieved. She picked up a cup of tea and took a gentle sip.

In the blink of an eye, Luo Yu reached the final question.

At the same time, elsewhere in the Superpower World’s Ancient City Street.

The street was bustling with activity, with a constant flow of people, and the Luminous Pearls hanging over the plaza illuminated the surroundings as though it were broad daylight.

Amidst the crowd, a young man and woman stood out strikingly.

They.

One had the poise of a graceful jade tree and features so perfect they seemed as if chiseled by god himself, with deep, cold phoenix eyes that seemed fathomless, pursed lips, exuding an intimidating coldness that could chill someone to the bone even on the hottest summer day.

If one had to describe him, the words would be—

Peerless beauty.

Even a head full of silver hair couldn’t hide his formidable kingly aura.

The other was a vision of grace, possessing a face that captivated the soul, with skin like snow, a lovely smile, sparkling eyes, bright lips, and shining teeth. Her entire visage was so finely crafted, it was as if god had devoted extra care.

Especially those mesmerizing peach-blossom eyes, shimmering and radiant, capturing hearts with but a glance, submerging onlookers into a sea of enchantment.

They seemed like figures from a painting, otherworldly immortals.

Such a pair walking together made bystanders question their own existence.

Even the stars from television could not match their appearance and aura.

These two were Mo Zhixuan and Chu Jin.

Little Grey strutted proudly ahead of them.

It had the air of the fox that basks in the tiger’s glory.

Yet, Little Grey felt very pleased with itself, convinced that all this was its doing. After all, it was well-known that people in the Superpower World cherished foxes.

"Clay figurines for sale! Beautiful and affordable clay figurines..."

Off in the distance, an uncle was peddling clay figurines from a small cart.

"Hey, look, doesn’t that girl resemble Master Chu?" Following behind Mo Zhixuan and Chu Jin, someone from the crowd raised the question.

Having spent over a month in the Superpower World, where she received many visitors for divination daily, Chu Jin was somewhat famous, and it was quite normal for her to be recognized.

"She does seem a bit familiar."

"I actually think that miss from earlier looked more like this clay figurine," a young girl quietly lifted the clay figurine she was holding.

This wasn’t merely a resemblance; she and the clay figurine were exactly alike.

If there was any difference, this lady before them radiated far more Spiritual Energy and charm than the figurine!

"Excuse me, uncle selling the clay figurines, could you wait a moment?" Chu Jin waved and called out.

Chu Jin had a deep impression of this uncle for three reasons: his skill, the change he had given back to her last time, and most importantly, she truly appreciated the clay figurine he had crafted for her.

Meticulously crafted, lively as if alive.

Unfortunately, the clay figurine from last time had mysteriously disappeared from the inn, which was why Chu Jin intended to have the uncle make her another one.

Actually, the closer she got to the Superpower World, the more nervous Chu Jin became. She was eager to see her family members, but also a bit fearful.

Now that she remembered nothing, she didn’t know how she would face them when the time came.

This was the first time Chu Jin felt such tangled emotions since she had woken up.

"Okie dokie." The uncle stopped, looking towards the source of the voice, and upon seeing her, his eyes immediately lit up with joy. He had been keeping an eye out for Chu Jin, hoping to encounter her again someday.

On the one hand, it was due to Mo Zhixuan’s instructions; on the other, he wanted to express his gratitude.

If it hadn’t been for Chu Jin, his business wouldn’t have flourished, and his wife’s illness wouldn’t have been cured.

"Benefactor, it’s you! I have finally seen you again," the uncle said excitedly, his surprise evident when his gaze reached Mo Zhixuan. "Sir! You’ve come as well! Congratulations on finally finding your wife!"