Chapter 1640: I'll Walk You Out

Bo Qingshan shuddered all over, then cursed himself for being useless once he recovered. Other than gritting his teeth, there was nothing he could do. When they walked out, he glanced back and lowered his voice to ask, “Grandma Wu, I know Auntie Yi, who’s the other one?”

“She’s Miss Yi’s cousin, from the Capital City.”

Auntie Wu said calmly, “The Song family is very close with the Bo Family over there.”

Bo Qingshan frowned instinctively. “Next time people from the Capital City come again, if Great Grandmother doesn’t want to see them, just turn them all down. That kind of relationship doesn’t need us to maintain it.”

Auntie Wu was stunned for a moment. Tilting her head to the side, she realized that from this angle now, she didn’t need to lower her gaze that much to look at the little young master; in another two years, perhaps she’d be looking at him eye to eye.

She smiled. “All right, I’ll listen to the young master.”

Bo Qingshan muttered, “The ones from the Capital City—Great Grandmother doesn’t like them, and I don’t like them either.”

In the end, he still had a child’s temperament.

But no matter how much he disliked the visitors, he wouldn’t embarrass them to their face. Just now he had clearly fallen and hurt himself, yet the first thing he did was ask how Song Yuan was. The Old Lady had taught him well; at such a young age, he already showed the first traces of poise and bearing.

“The kids at home are playful and have offended you. Miss Song, why don’t you go upstairs and change your clothes,” the Old Lady said.

Song Yuan waved her hand. “No need, that would trouble you too much. I’ve already sat and chatted with my cousin for quite a while; I’ve really imposed on you. I should be going. If Grandma doesn’t mind, I’ll shamelessly come and visit you again next time.”

The corner of the Old Lady’s mouth twitched. She really didn’t like this kind of overfamiliar enthusiasm.

If they wanted to leave, then let them, and she wouldn’t try to keep them. But if she just let the guests leave like this and others saw it, they might think the Bo Family was bullying people.

“Miss Song and I are about the same size,” Nan Jiaojiao smoothly drew her hand out of the Old Lady’s, “she can wear mine.”

The Old Lady nodded. “That works too.”

“This… then I’ll be troubling you.”

Song Yuan stood up, and Nan Jiaojiao walked in front to lead the way; she followed behind.

The tea in front of Yi Qinghuan had already gone cold, and the Old Lady had someone refill it with something hot for her.

“Are your parents still in good health?”

Yi Qinghuan smiled and nodded. “They’re both well, thank you, Grandma, for your concern.”

The Old Lady made polite conversation with her for a bit, but couldn’t keep it going. When Auntie Wu came back, she used her noon rest as an excuse to slip away.

Yi Qinghuan sat for a while; no one had come down from upstairs yet, and she kept paying attention to Qianqian’s room.

After Bo Yanching came in and greeted the Old Lady, he only spoke to Nan Jiaojiao.

He was still holding Qianqian in his arms, bending down to accommodate Nan Jiaojiao’s height. They weren’t exactly laughing and joking, but the atmosphere between the two of them left no room for anyone else.

For no clear reason, Yi Qinghuan found the scene a little harsh on the eyes.

Maybe in the future, when they had children, it would look exactly like this.

She let out a self-mocking smile, picked up her teacup, and took a few elegant sips.

The host had served tea; leaving without drinking it would be poor manners.

Yi Qinghuan set the cup back onto the saucer, picked up her and Song Yuan’s bags, and prepared to leave.

There were footsteps coming down from upstairs. She instinctively turned her head and locked eyes with Bo Yanching, who was coming down the stairs.

“You’re leaving?” Bo Yanching took the initiative to speak.

Yi Qinghuan froze for a good moment. For no reason, some emotion quietly clenched inside her. Her shoulders straightened unconsciously, and she gave a slight, light smile. “Yuan Yuan is upstairs changing clothes. I’ve been sitting for a while, so I thought I’d go out and wait for her, and take a little walk by the way.”

Bo Yanching inclined his head. “I’ll walk you out.”

She was stunned again, almost losing her breath for a second. “Okay.”

He hadn’t especially come to see her off; it was just a coincidence.