"To keep something hidden, you must do it yourself." Jiang Yaoyao leaned back in her chair, raised her chin, and crossed her arms, sitting like a big boss. "You don't seriously think that by wearing Chanel, carrying Hermes, and changing your surname, you can truly transform into a socialite, do you? Ye, Yun, Xi."
Bo Yunxi's expression changed drastically when her name, which had been sealed for a long time, was suddenly read out word by word in front of everyone. She couldn't speak for a moment.
The third madam's expression did not look too good either.
Her original name was Ye Xuan. Before becoming the legitimate wife, she had been the secret lover of Bo Yipeng for many years. Only after entering the Bo family did she change her daughter's surname to Bo.
In reality, wealthy families like the Bo family were no strangers to such melodramatic plots, especially considering their numerous heirs.
However, no one dared to say it out loud in broad daylight!
"Miss Bo sent me those photos and videos herself. I didn't force her."
Jiang Yaoyao always knew when to stop, and her face regained its sweet smile. "I just wanted to keep something for self-protection, to prevent her from deliberately targeting and retaliating against me like before. Auntie, I believe you can understand, right? Of course, please rest assured. I'll keep my word since I've eaten this meal and accepted your gift."
Under the tablecloth, Ye Xuan's fingers tightened again and again. Finally, she smiled and nodded. "Since Miss Jiang has committed, I hope we can come to an understanding."
"Of course." Jiang Yaoyao smiled.
***
"Mom!"
When they got into the car, Bo Yunxi finally couldn't help but explode. "Why were you so kind to that wretched girl? And giving her such an expensive gift? Look at how she treats you! She's so rude and arrogant!"
"Isn't this your fault?" Ye Xuan looked angry. "Why did you give her the evidence? Why did you dare to reveal everything? I've said it so many times. It's different now. You bear the Bo surname, you are the young lady of the Bo family, and you represent the image of the Bo family! You have to think twice before you act!"
"I ... I just wanted to provoke her." Bolan Yunxi regretted deeply.
They hadn't seen each other for three years, but she didn't expect Jiang Yaoyao to not only have a sharp tongue, but she had also become better at fighting.
She touched the wound on her neck and immediately said, "But Mom, how can you believe her promise? This wretched girl is cunning. You don't understand her at all! Greed knows no bounds. Today, she took a bracelet from you. She might ask for a necklace tomorrow and brazenly demand cash the day after tomorrow!"
"It shouldn't be that bad, right?" Ye Xuan hesitated.
"You saw it yesterday—this time, she couldn't even return home and had to stay in a hotel! The Jiang family doesn't even recognize her as their daughter! Her life has been tough these years. You could see the envy in her eyes when she looked at the bracelet! It's obvious she's desperate!" Bo Yunxi exaggerated as she spoke. "There's no need to be so polite. Why don't we get someone to hack her phone? Mom, you listen to me about this matter."
***
On the other side, Jiang Yaoyao returned to the Cheng family.
As soon as she entered the yard, she heard bursts of laughter.
Was there a guest at home?
Jiang Yaoyao changed into her slippers, walked into the living room, and froze.
"Yaoyao, you're back." Old Master Cheng smiled and waved at her. "Get over here, quickly. Your boyfriend has been waiting for you for a half day!"
Jiang Yaoyao was speechless.
Damn it, didn't she tell him not to come here for a few days?
Why was he so disobedient?
Was he deliberately going against her?
In contrast to her stiffness, Bo Jinlan sat calmly on the sofa. A few buttons on his shirt were unbuttoned, his tie was loosened, and his sleeves were half-rolled up. There was no lack of elegance and nobility in his casual manner.
She couldn't help but force a smile and sat beside Bo Jinlan under everyone's watchful eyes.
When Cheng Runzhi's gaze looked over….
"You're so bad!" Jiang Yaoyao hugged the man's arm and leaned over. She pinched her little throat and started acting coquettishly. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming to my house?"
Bo Jinlan raised his eyebrows and lowered his head to look at her.
Jiang Yaoyao glared back without showing any weakness.
You loved to act, right?
Came on, then!
Who's scared of whom?
Besides, this was the Prince Charming she had had a crush on for many years. Why wouldn't she want the benefits he gave her for free?
Jiang Yaoyao pinched his arm after thinking about it.
Unexpectedly, the scumbag had tight and powerful muscles on his arm. No wonder he refused to stop even though she cried and shouted at him that night.
Bo Jinlan was still sitting there casually. He looked calm and collected, but his back was stiff from the sensitivity.
The girl was wearing a nude sleeveless dress today. Her fluffy, curly black hair was casually draped over her shoulders, setting off her exceptionally fair skin.
The sudden warmth of her embrace and her sweet, faint scent triggered his long-forgotten memories.
Especially when her soft fingers kept rubbing and pinching on his arm.
Although it was clearly without any plan, it seemed like deliberate teasing, stirring up emotions within him. The intimate and entangled scenes from that night unexpectedly flashed in his mind...
Hence——
Jiang Yaoyao looked into his eyes, and the more she looked, the more she felt something was amiss.
The man's eyes usually held a thin layer of amusement, but now they seemed like an overturned inkstone—deep and dark. It was as if they contained two flames, blazing and intense, as if they could sear into her heart.
In the end, she was the first to surrender. She looked away and did not dare to move her fingers. Her face was flushed red.
"Snap!"
Cheng Runzhi put down his teacup after being forced to look at their lovey-dovey. "I'm going upstairs to read."
He didn't want to see these two people flirting with each other!
He wanted to be alone!
"Isn't the space downstairs enough for you to look around? Why do you still have to go upstairs?" Old Master Cheng glared at him.
Cheng Runzhi smiled. "Dad, you should also stay away for a while."
Old Master Cheng was too stunned to speak.
Two seconds later, he reacted, "Right, right, right. I suddenly thought the orchid pot on the second-floor balcony should be replaced. Let's go."
***
When the elders left, Jiang Yaoyao felt like a switch had been pressed. She instantly released her hands and moved a lot to the side.
She tried her best to suppress her crazy heartbeat and began to question.
"Why did you suddenly come over? Didn't I tell you not to come home these few days? Do you know that I almost exposed myself just now? Can you not suddenly attack me like this next time?"
When the soft touch on his arm disappeared, Bo Jinlan stared at her with a faint smile. His voice seemed a bit hoarse. "I came over today for something."
"What is it?"
Bo Jinlan pointed at the bag by his feet. "I come to get yesterday's laundry."
Jiang Yaoyao puffed up her face angrily. "Wouldn't it be better to have the driver pick it up? Is it necessary for you to run in person?"
Bo Jinlan's face had a faint smile the entire time, and his tone was casual. "Why are you so nervous?"
"How can I not be nervous? Do you know how serious the consequences will be if Grandpa and Uncle discover our fake relationship?" Jiang Yaoyao glared at him. "My grandfather is very scary when he's mad! And my uncle, did you know he'd been boxing for five years?"
Bo Jinlan nodded slowly. "I know."
He was the one who got Cheng Runzhi interested in boxing. He even introduced the boxing coach to that man.
"I'm doing this for your good." Jiang Yaoyao tried her best to persuade him. "I'm the granddaughter of the Cheng family, anyway. They might scold me a few times if they're mad, but you're different. You've been pampered since you were young. Your small body couldn't withstand it!"
Bo Jinlan looked at her vivid and delicate face, then chuckled softly. "My little body?"
Jiang Yaoyao blinked and suddenly became stuttered, "So what? Just get your clothes and leave quickly. It's getting late."
Bo Jinlan smiled. "Apart from taking clothes, there is another thing."
Jiang Yaoyao was almost convinced, and her tone became very irritable. "What else do you want? Can't you finish it all at once?"
Bo Jinlan took out two small tickets from his pocket without hesitation.
Jiang Yaoyao quickly took it, and when she saw the number on it, her heart was pierced by thousands of arrows.
The gift box of Chateau Lafite wine from France's Chardo first-class manor was 298.888 yuan!
State H Top Scholar Peak Pre-Ming Longjing Tea 399.999 yuan!
A handmade antique porcelain tea set with orchids from a famous kiln was 498.888 yuan!
Fortunately, the tea and cigarettes he gave Cheng Runzhi were the cheapest. They only cost more than 1000 yuan, but——
Jiang Yaoyao looked up and glared at him. "Why did you buy such an expensive gift?"
The corners of Bo Jinlan's mouth rise. "Is it expensive? It's fine."
Jiang Yaoyao suddenly became mute.
That's right.
For the current CEO of the number one financial corporation, a gift of more than one million yuan was indeed nothing, but the key was that she was the one who wanted to pay.
Jiang Yaoyao coughed and said, "I'm sorry, I don't have that much cash. Why don't...."
Installments?
Owed him?
"How about I give you advice?" continued Bo Jinlan.
Jiang Yaoyao's eyes lit up. "What do you mean?"
Bo Jinlan smiled and suddenly leaned towards her.
The sudden and unexpected display of beauty momentarily caught Jiang Yaoyao off guard, causing her breath to hitch and her heartbeat to falter.
She was a little flustered and quickly used her hands to support herself on the sofa as she retreated.
However, as the man continued to lean closer, a strong surge of pheromones enveloped her. Jiang Yaoyao widened her eyes, her body instinctively moving backward, further and further ... until her entire back was pressed against the sofa.
Meanwhile, Bo Jinlan braced his hands on the sides of the sofa, like a cheetah waiting for an opportunity to move, perching above her.