Chapter 78: Strong-willed Hard to Please

Kang Xiangyue choked back sobs, “How could that be?

I didn’t even know she was here.

If you’re worried about her getting angry, I’ll go and explain to her right now.”

As she spoke, she made as if to walk out.

Bo Yanching simply stepped aside to let her pass.

With her hand on the door frame, she waited for him to call her back, but there was no sound.

With quietness behind her, she felt so awkward that she curled her toes into the floor and turned back to look, just in time to see Bo Yanching closing the door of the walk-in closet.

Resentment flashed through Kang Xiangyue’s eyes, twisted with tears, making her look particularly fierce.

Downstairs, Nan Jiaojiao returned to the dining room, with everyone’s eyes on her.

Bo Qingshan stood up and pulled out a chair for her.

Nan Jiaojiao walked straight to the Old Lady’s side, bag in hand, clearly ready to leave, “Grandma, there’s still something at school, I’ll be going first.”

The Old Lady kindly took her hand, “Stay with me a little longer, just for the duration of a meal.”

She had heard from the butler that Miss Kang had arrived.

Nan Jiaojiao’s face was off after she came downstairs, and though she pretended not to notice, it was probably impossible to keep her there.

“No, I’m afraid I won’t make it in time.

Please enjoy your meal.”

“Well, all right then, I’ll have the driver take you…” The Old Lady patted her hand when suddenly a clear male voice interrupted, “No matter how busy you are, you should eat.

I’ll take you, there’s enough time.”

The Old Lady glared sharply, her gaze so fierce it felt like it could strip a layer of skin off.

Bo Yanching, however, remained composed, pulled out a chair to sit down, and beckoned Nan Jiaojiao to sit beside him.

She immediately withdrew her hand, a slight frown flashing across her brow, clearly disgusted.

Bo Yanching’s deep gaze shifted to her, but she refused to even glance at him.

Her face maintained a calm and indifferent expression that only a closer look would reveal the frustration in her eyes.

This petty temperament was quite considerable—it was not easy to appease.

“Xiao San, come here for a moment.”

The Old Lady wiped her mouth and, with Auntie Wu’s assistance, stood up.

When she saw Bo Yanching coming to support her, she shook off his arm, forcing him to back off with her gaze.

Once they reached the living room, the Old Lady glanced at Nan Jiaojiao, who was sipping her soup, and when her gaze fell on Bo Yanching, she immediately became furious, “What were you doing upstairs with Kang Xiangyue?”

Bo Yanching: “There was a bit of a misunderstanding.”

The Old Lady swung her fist at him, and Bo Yanching instinctively dodged, causing the Old Lady to lose her balance.

Just as she was about to fall, Bo Yanching steadied her at once.

“What are you dodging for!”

“Didn’t you say you didn’t want me to support you?”

“Can’t you be a bit thicker-skinned?”

Bo Yanching helplessly said, “I am supporting you now, aren’t I?”

The Old Lady took advantage of the situation to pinch him hard, crumpling the skin on his hand, and snorted, “I like Jiaojiao; she is young and beautiful, and a top student, while you, you are older and your orientation is dubious.

You are already reaching above your station to be with her, so keep her happy, and stay away from that Kang Xiangyue.”

“What do you mean my orientation is unclear?” Bo Yanching was truly frustrated with the rumors concocted by outsiders.

“Is that the point?” The Old Lady, visibly angry, slapped him on the buttocks.

Bo Yanching’s leg trembled slightly, he didn’t avoid it, his brow furrowed, both enduring and helpless.

Just as he was about to speak, the Old Lady suddenly changed her tone with a trembling voice, “Xiao San ah…”

It caught him off guard.

“Grandma, could you please not call me that?”

The Old Lady rolled her eyes at him, “You’re an old radish, what are you complaining about?

It’s good enough that she isn’t fussy with you.”

Bo Yanching resignedly nodded, “Yes, yes, I was just about to coax her, but you pulled me over here.

If she gets annoyed and leaves, how am I supposed to follow her?”