Gu Anxi kicked the chair. "Hey, your big brother has already left."
Old Master Bo still clung to the chair desperately. "My son and grandson are still here."
He cast a fervent glance at Little Milk Jelly’s belly. "My great-grandson is also in here."
As soon as he finished, Lady Bo ca over. "Where do you get a great-grandchild from? If you want a grandchild, let that Song woman give birth for you."
Old Master Bo sadly looked at his son, Bo Nianyao. Your wife bullies , and your daughter-in-law bullies , yet you never step in. Are you too useless as the Family Head?
Bo Nianyao was also nursing a headache. His wife and Old Master Bo had been bickering for quite so ti. It had been manageable when they were rely at odds verbally, but since the old man had committed such an act this ti, the conflict had deepened. As a son, he was indignant but felt helpless; after all, it was his own father.
Bo Nianyao had no solution and didn’t dare to go against his wife. He stealthily looked at his son and then at Anxi. I can’t let my old father go back to Bo Qing, can I?
Having picked up on the unspoken ssage, Little Milk Jelly stretched and yawned. "Phew, after that fight, I’m so tired! I’m going to take a bath first..."
She then mouthed three words to Bo Xichen.
Bo Xichen smiled and stroked her head. "Don’t soak for too long."
She humd a response and then bounced away.
Lady Bo felt genuinely relieved. She hadn’t doted on the little one for so long in vain; they were still on the sa side!
Once Little Milk Jelly had left, she glared at her son. "Xichen, you mustn’t speak on his behalf. We’ve discussed this before; there’s no room to haggle. He always sides with Bo Qing. Today, our grand victory relied on Anxi. If we had been defeated, we would be the ones kicked out, and no one would have pitied us then."
Her words made both n of the Bo Family hang their heads.
Old Master Bo clung to his chair, tears welling in his eyes.
Damn it, the household is completely dominated by won now. I might end up holess in the future, he thought.
Seeing that they were under her control, Lady Bo’s mood brightened considerably. Then she finally voiced the crux of the matter: "Actually, it’s not that I’m heartless and unfair. It’s mainly because Old Master Bo handled this situation too disgracefully. Whoever heard of siding with an outsider over your own son?"
Old Master Bo cautiously said, "I was deceived by Bo Qing."
Lady Bo shouted at him, "I didn’t ask you to speak!"
Old Master Bo shrank back, not daring to say another word, and hung his head in sha. He reminisced about his glorious past, when he was a heroic figure. Now, his circumstances were worse than a stray dog’s.
Feeling quite pleased with herself, Lady Bo gently addressed her husband and son, "Old Master Bo used to live on the mountain. It’s peaceful there, and there are no bad people. I think he should go back to living on the mountain."
Old Master Bo imdiately protested, "I don’t want to go to the mountain!"
What’s so fun there? Just a few decrepit old servants with rough hands. This ti back, he’d noticed the household had added many beautiful maids, and seeing them every day while sipping tea was very pleasing to the eye. Why would he want to leave? Besides, that little brat, with a flick of her hand, had conjured up four beautiful young won! They were truly stunning. Of course, the little brat herself was good-looking too, but she was Xichen’s wife and so fierce. He didn’t dare look at her, feeling as if even a single glance from her would bring misfortune. Wasn’t that what happened to Chu Changhe? After she ’took care’ of him, he lost his position as Family Head! His words beca as worthless as a fart! Old Master Bo was itching to know how one could summon pretty won with just a flick of the wrist. The thought alone was amusing, much more fun than the mountain, he mused.
Lady Bo, sharp as she was, could tell the old coot didn’t want to leave because he was infatuated with the pretty young won in the house. That was Anxi’s preference; all household staff over fifty-five had been retired and replaced with a batch of beautiful young won and girls. Of course, Nian Yao and Xichen weren’t allowed to sneak so much as an extra glance. One wrong look, and they’d be reported to Anxi. In this regard, Lady Bo was genuinely impressed with her. Now, this old man was probably captivated by the sights and suddenly found the household much to his liking, she thought.
Lady Bo sneered coldly. "Well, if you don’t want to leave, it’s not impossible."
At her words, Bo Nianyao visibly relaxed, saying repeatedly, "My wife is truly wise!"
Lady Bo gave him a sidelong glance, and Bo Nianyao felt himself lt a little.
Old Master Bo watched them exchange flirtatious glances, grumbling inwardly, Shaless old fool, at his age!
Lady Bo glanced at him, then raised her voice. "Bring a piece of paper."
A servant imdiately brought over a pen and paper. Old Master Bo’s eyes widened in alarm.
Lady Bo stared at him. "Father, if you wish to stay, we, the younger generation, naturally can’t force you out. However, shouldn’t there be sothing to build mutual trust between us?"
Old Master Bo plucked up his courage to protest, "Nian Yao is still the Family Head, and that little ruffian is now the head of two families. The future is already set. What else is there to write?"
"Just write that you are severing all ties with Bo Qing, and from now on, you will listen to Anxi. Anxi will be in charge of you," Lady Bo stated matter-of-factly.
As soon as she said this, Old Master Bo nearly exploded. He, a patriarch, having to obey his granddaughter-in-law? If word got out, would he have any face left?
Lady Bo, who had long seen through his character, scoffed, "You’ve already lost all your dignity; what face are you talking about?"
Old Master Bo turned to his son. "Nian Yao, what do you say?"
Bo Nianyao stamred for a long mont before finally squeezing out, "The won call the shots in this family now."
Old Master Bo was so angry he started hopping mad, pacing back and forth in front of Bo Nianyao and Bo Xichen.
"Useless! Both of you, completely henpecked! What did I teach you? A wife is for managing household affairs! She should never climb over us n’s heads! Look, just look! What has this family beco?"
With a grand wave of his hand, Old Master Bo declared, "No! I must stay and restore the husband’s authority! We absolutely cannot let the outside world think the n of the Bo Family are afraid of their wives!"
Lady Bo sneered, "So, what you’re saying is, you want to take another young wife to discipline?"
Bo Nianyao covered his face. "Father, this is really getting out of hand."
Bo Xichen also suppressed a laugh.
Lady Bo’s face turned cold again. "Are you signing it or not? This is non-negotiable. If you don’t sign, and these two insist on you staying, fine! Anxi and I will move out. You three n can enjoy your loving company."
These words completely stunned Old Master Bo. He understood now. Nian Yao was afraid of his wife and, more importantly, couldn’t live without her. He hadn’t understood Xichen before, but now he saw that Xichen was also afraid of his wife...
As Old Master Bo mulled this over, Bo Nianyao kindly added, "Actually, Anxi listens to Xichen a lot. Xichen is the most capable one in our family."
Old Master Bo was surprised. He stared at Bo Xichen for a long mont before saying, "Then why don’t you manage your wife properly?"
Bo Xichen smiled faintly. "I think she’s perfect the way she is."
Old Master Bo was speechless for a while. Finally, he stomped his foot, snatched the pen, and scribbled furiously.
After finishing, he covered his face.
So damn frustrating! To think he was such a hero in his day, and now he had to listen to a little chit of a girl! It was truly, truly unbearable!!!
But no matter how indignant he felt, the docunt was signed. The matter was settled.
Lady Bo picked up the paper, read it, and then put it away with satisfaction. Just as Gu Anxi, fresh from her bath, ca for lunch, Lady Bo told her about the arrangent. Gu Anxi looked reluctant. "I’m so busy. Where would I find the ti to manage him?"
At her side, Old Master Bo’s eyes widened. I’m letting you manage , and you still dare to complain?
Gu Anxi looked at him disdainfully. "Alright then. From now on, Old Master, you’re under my supervision. I’ll reform you properly and help you beco a new man."
She paused, then added, "First house rule: you are not allowed to look at the attractive staff in the house. If you must look, you can only look at the plain ones."
Old Master Bo almost stomped his foot again. If he couldn’t look at attractive people, what was the point of staying in this house?
Nevertheless, he gritted his teeth. "Understood."
This little brat! She’s only acting so high and mighty because Lin Yun, Nian Yao, and Xichen dote on her. Without relying on that pretty AI of hers, she probably couldn’t even beat Bo Qing’s woman in a fight. And I heard she’s also managing the Cloud He Group! No way! Assets worth hundreds of billions can’t be managed by a little girl like her. From now on, I’ll follow her everywhere, watch her like a hawk, and make sure she doesn’t get a chance to squander the family fortune!
With this thought, Old Master Bo felt a surge of youthful energy, his fighting spirit rekindled. It was as if he had found a new purpose in life!
Gu Anxi looked at him sympathetically and stretched lazily. "Let’s eat. After lunch, I still have to go to the Chu Family..."
Old Master Bo’s eyes widened. "What are you going to the Chu Family for? Is it because there’s so handso pretty boy there?"
Gu Anxi shot him a disgusted look. "I am the Head of the Chu Family. Things are chaotic there; shouldn’t I go and manage it?"
She paused, then added, "Old Master, did you think everyone is a freeloader like you, just eating and doing nothing?"
Upon hearing this, Lady Bo was delighted. She imdiately started piling food onto Anxi’s plate, beaming as she said, "Anxi, you work so hard. Quick, eat up! Eat more, you’re still growing."
Old Master Bo nearly choked on his spit.
She’s already twenty-one, still growing? She’s already this tall! And so damned fierce!
He looked at his son, then at his grandson. Why was no one serving him food? He clearly had the highest status, yet now he was living worse than a servant.
Just as Old Master Bo was feeling dejected, a piece of braised pork—his least favorite dish—suddenly landed in his bowl.
But now that soone had served him, he was touched. He imdiately ate it, tears welling in his eyes.
Little Milk Jelly murmured softly from the side, "Poor thing. Having to pretend to be strong even when eating sothing he dislikes!"
Old Master Bo’s eyes popped wide. What?! She knew he didn’t like it and gave it to him on purpose? Too wicked! Utterly wicked!!!
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