CHAPTER 202: CHAPTER 51: SON OF MUSSEN (PART 2)

"Cheap artificial diamonds?" Wen Maixue also received one, and like Su Ziceng, she had come across the world’s rarest natural colored diamonds. Thus, when the clear synthetic diamond in her hand refracted enchanting luster, she too was astonished.

"A type of artificial diamond produced in Switzerland. Perhaps everyone has already heard that Swarovski’s crystals are sold at higher prices than common crystals," Pello’s consulting words transported this group of young girls into a wondrous realm.

"The world of jewelry is not as glamorous as you imagine. Diamonds, as a scarce resource, the blood and tears behind them are beyond your understanding," his sigh marked the end of the first jewelry appraisal class.

After class, as usual, a group of students gathered around Pello. Su Ziceng lingered until even Wen Maixue had left before approaching him.

The batch of synthetic diamonds had already been distributed as souvenirs, and the one in Su Ziceng’s hand was a pink artificial diamond cut into the shape of a heart. One of the advantages of synthetic diamonds is that they have a soft texture that can be cut into various shapes.

"I never knew you were a French farmer who is an expert in jewelry," Su Ziceng’s conversation with Pello was much more at ease, and regarding this man skilled in floristry and now her boyfriend, Su Ziceng knew very little.

"There’s still a lot you don’t know," Pello glanced outside the classroom, catching a fleeting glimpse of Wen Maixue. He affectionately pulled Su Ziceng closer, "In time, you’ll gradually find out."

Lunch was had at the teachers’ dining hall. Compared to the noisy student cafeteria, Kelly Women’s College’s teachers’ dining hall resembled a small music restaurant. Golden chrysanthemums adorned the tables and chairs, and after Su Ziceng finished the last bite of pasta, she took off the ring from around her neck.

"Red Love" shimmered with a gentle luster, as Pello watched the ring, stirring his coffee in the cup.

"Do you know about ’Mussen’s Blessing’?" Su Ziceng asked with a probing tone. She wasn’t sure how many people knew about Mussen, but she hoped to grasp even the slightest hint of information.

"I know. No one understands Mussen better than I do. My full name is Rols Perro, and Mussen’s full name is Rols Mussen." The stainless-steel coffee spoon was pulled out, and Pello’s words dispersed with the swirling coffee.

"?" Shock spread quickly in Su Ziceng’s eyes, unable to accept this information. To think that sitting in front of her, Pello was Mussen’s son.

That meant he was also Ye Taina’s son. The noonday sun first fell on the petals of the chrysanthemum, then reflected on both of their faces.

Su Ziceng gazed at Pello, watching sunshine blossom slowly in his eyes, just like the chrysanthemum. She swallowed, realizing the bitter taste of the coffee still lingered on her tongue.

Pello smiled lightly, enjoying her surprised expression. He reached out and gently wiped away the coffee stain from the corner of her mouth, "Like I said, there’s much that you don’t know."

With an unprecedented gentle tone, he recounted everything that Su Ziceng knew and didn’t know.

"I’ve known for a long time that my mother was born in Country Z and educated in this ancient school. Her best friend was also in Country Z. Before you were born, when I was five or six, she constantly talked to me about the child in Aunt Qiao Chu’s belly. She used to say that the naughty girl who refused to be born was going to be my future..." Pello reminisced about Ye Taina’s tender voice when she mentioned Qiao Chu and Country Z.

Long before the arranged marriage was set between Su Qingzhang and the Hang Family, the two mothers, connected by letters and phone calls, had unknowingly set an unseen marriage agreement for their children.

"So after I came of age and settled my family affairs, I came to Country Z, and after some time, I arrived in Mo City, and then I met you," Pello picked up the ring, slid it onto Su Ziceng’s finger, and sealed it with a kiss.

"So, you arranged our meeting in advance?" Su Ziceng felt the warm touch on her finger, her throat felt a bit dry. She looked around, thankful that the lunch hour had passed, with only a few curious waiters remaining in the restaurant. Even just facing Pello, she felt embarrassed.

"I don’t have such powers. I was just observing you in secret, planning to get to know the real you before making any moves," Pello paid no attention to the onlookers and focused solely on holding Su Ziceng’s hand.

"What did you think I was like originally?" Hearing that he might slip away at any moment, Su Ziceng instantly became alert.

"Arrogant, egotistic, a nouveau riche with no class, as the legend goes," Pello grinned, his eyes glinting with playful mirth.

"You..." Infected by his dizzying smile, Su Ziceng finally grasped her thoughts, "So is ’Mussen’s Blessing’ all real?"

She took off the ring and placed it before Pello, "Is everything that circulates in the jewelry world about Ye Taina’s elopement and Mussen’s gloom real?"

Pello chuckled softly, his gaze shadowed by the coffee, lending him a somewhat somber appearance.

"Do you want to know how Ye Taina and Mussen met and then fell in love?" Pello took off his glasses, and Su Ziceng saw the real Pello behind them for the first time. She was stunned; this was the true Pello. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)