Chapter 1827: Child Labor

The expression on her face, almost choking, made Mo Tingshen’s brows and eyes relax completely. His eyes, soft and warm like water, focused on her, “It’s okay, she’s watching over Jiaojiao. She probably won’t have the energy to watch over you today.”

Chu Yao glanced at him and simply said, “Oh.”

Then she turned and walked toward the study.

Watching her back, Mo Tingshen couldn’t help but feel a sense of heroic solemnity.

His face gradually darkened, and he sighed faintly.

“Serves you right.”

Bo Yanching brought out a clay pot, flicked his fingers to release the cufflinks caught in his sleeves, and skillfully let his sleeves down. He glanced disdainfully at the apron on Mo Tingshen and let out a cold laugh before straightening his back to knock on the study door.

“Jiaojiao, dinner is ready. Come out and eat with us.”

As soon as he finished speaking, before he even lowered his hand, the door opened. Nan Jiaojiao looked at him with eyes akin to looking at a savior.

He smiled, pinched her cheek, greeted the two in the study, then wrapped his arm around her waist and walked out, whispering, “Were you pressed to study by Miss Lu again?”

She replied with a muffled “Mm.”

“She’s quite capable. Although she parachuted in back then, she quickly secured a big contract and stood her ground. In just two to three years, President Lu voluntarily relinquished his power, proving her competence. The title ‘Miss Lu’ is well-deserved. If she insists on teaching you, you can listen if you want; if you don’t want to, that’s fine too.”

Anyway, he was there to support her.

But he dared not easily say things like that now.

After all, if they really counted, her wealth might surpass his.

“Actually, I know.”

“Hmm?” Bo Yanching bent his head slightly.

Nan Jiaojiao sighed, “My grandfather and my uncle taught me a long time ago. I haven’t been completely uninvolved, you know. Grandpa gave me two companies…”

Bo Yanching’s eyebrows twitched, “May I boldly ask which two?”

She told him the names.

He took a deep breath and chuckled, “So it was you.”

Nan Jiaojiao looked up at him, “What’s the matter?”

“Before I met you, I visited Green City intending to cooperate with those two companies. Thriving under Elder Nan’s watchful eye, none could suppress their momentum. I wanted to make an acquaintance with such a personage, but every time I visited, the behind-the-scenes boss didn’t show up.”

He laughed, “A little girl doesn’t show her strengths, yet her abilities aren’t small, huh.”

Nan Jiaojiao felt a bit embarrassed, “I was tricked by Grandpa, saying it was for my experience, and I was put directly in that position. I was only there for a while; now everything’s managed by the CEO Grandpa hired.”

Bo Yanching knew quite well that if they brazenly gave her such a position, it meant all potential obstacles within the corporation had been cleared. She might think she’s stepped down, but in reality, the company was firmly under her name, her position unshakeable.

He didn’t press further but teased, “Why did you step down then?”

“At that age…” Nan Jiaojiao was unusually earnest, “It equated to child labor.”

Bo Yanching turned his head away, pressing a fist against his lips, lightly coughing to suppress his laughter.

“Not bad, holding firmly to your principles.”

Nan Jiaojiao raised her eyebrow at him, full of inexplicable pride.

The meal was joyful, and it wasn’t until everyone had put down their chopsticks that Lu Zhenzhen left.

Bo Yanching sliced a plate of fruit, placed it in front of the two girls, and slapped Mo Tingshen’s hand on the back, “Is it yours to eat? How dare you touch it.”