bookcurios Chapter 193 Two Strong Individuals, Doting on Both Wife and Husband
Chapter 193 Two Strong Individuals, Doting on Both Wife and Husband
Tonight's family dinner was hosted by Bo Yuanzhou.
He was more popular within the Bo family, so everyone would support him whenever something happened.
It's not so much that he's popular, but rather that he knows how to manipulate people's hearts.
"We're all family here, so please don't stand on ceremony. Feel free to make yourselves at home. This is some top-quality brandy that I bought from France this morning. Please enjoy it with me."
He used the excuse of apologizing to Bo Siheng, but in reality, he was also trying to regain power.
"Second Master, you're too kind!"
"This top-quality wine smells so rich and full-bodied!"
The relatives, having benefited from Bo Yuanzhou's kindness, did not forget to flatter him.
People who were on good terms with their family also took the lead in flattering them.
Bo Yuanzhou wore a beaming smile, yet remained humble, though he was actually quite pleased with everyone's flattery.
He was also quite pleased with himself, since Bo Siheng was aloof and disliked socializing.
Sometimes, it's necessary to cultivate relationships even among relatives.
The other branches of the family also have their own considerations; nobody's stupid.
"I heard that Master Bo doesn't have much time left. When that happens, the position of head of the Bo family will definitely belong to the second master. Even if the old lady wants to refuse, it will be useless. Is he reminding us?"
"The Bo family has such a huge fortune; it's a piece of meat that everyone wants!"
The accumulation of wealth over the past few decades has solidified the Bo family's position as the richest family in China.
However, there were too many branches of the family, and each family wanted a share, each with its own agenda.
"But I heard that Master Bo is in very good health."
"So, this game is only just beginning?"
Some relatives are still hesitant, worried that if they choose the wrong side, the losses will be far more than just a little.
And it could potentially endanger their entire family.
Just then, a commotion arose outside the door.
Everyone's attention was drawn to it.
"Mr. Bo and his wife have arrived!"
At the entrance of the villa, Bo Siheng and He Yan got out of the car, their fingers intertwined.
The moment the two appeared, their auras overlapped.
The handsome man and beautiful woman made He Yan stand out even next to Bo Siheng.
Bo Siheng turned his head to look at He Yan, his smile disdainful.
He wasn't worried that she would get stage fright; instead, he felt a sense of anticipation and excitement.
"Ma'am, are you ready?"
"Do not worry!"
He Yan smiled in response, indicating that she was more than happy to help Bo Siheng save face in front of these hypocritical relatives.
She couldn't let these people gang up on her.
"That's He Yan?"
The relatives had never met He Yan; they had only heard that she was the true daughter of the He family and had been sent to the Bo family for a marriage of convenience as soon as she returned home. They originally disdained to pay attention to someone who was being used as a tool.
But who knew that He Yan's appearance would amaze everyone?
"She's so beautiful, are you really willing to use her for a wedding to bring good luck?"
"Not only that, I also heard from the He family's pharmaceutical factory's announcement a couple of days ago that she might be the designated successor."
So, does that mean He Yan isn't just a pretty face?
Those people can't easily take sides; they have to observe secretly.
The scene fell silent for a moment after the two people appeared.
Then came even more excitement and compliments.
"Mr. Bo and his wife are indeed a perfect match, a match made in heaven!"
"Yes, yes, you two are so low-key about your wedding, it's really impolite of us relatives not to send any gifts!"
The relatives saw the head of the household and his wife approaching.
The people who were just surrounding Bo Yuanzhou also went over to greet him.
They all had their own ulterior motives; they felt that Master Bo was about to die and didn't want to be associated with bad luck.
But I never expected things to turn out this way.
"Thank you all for your kindness. I wasn't feeling well at the time, so I didn't make a big fuss about it."
Bo Siheng, with an air of arrogance, accepted all the flattery from these people.
It's all just superficial pretense and evasive talk.
He doesn't mind putting on an act occasionally.
"This is my wife, He Yan, the future head of the He family pharmaceutical factory."
Bo Siheng didn't care what others thought of him, but he was going to give He Yan a grand introduction.
His wife, no matter how much these people despised her.
You have to be respectful to them and not show them any disrespect.
"Hello everyone."
He Yan curled her lips into a smile, her expression one of perfect arrogance.
She could also tell from their eyes that they didn't genuinely respect Bo Siheng.
Everyone wears a mask, and is two-faced.
At that time, she married into the family in a hurry. Grandma Bo once said that because of special reasons, she could not give her a proper wedding, so she felt wronged and made up for it with many things.
She could also see that these so-called relatives were all just looking to reap benefits.
They will support whoever can offer them more benefits.
“I thought the He family’s relatives were outrageous enough, but I didn’t expect the Bo family’s relatives to be even more bizarre.”
He Yan held Bo Siheng's hand the whole time, wanting to support each other.
She could understand how difficult his journey had been.
Bo Siheng turned around and smiled at He Yan.
He felt that with her by his side, he didn't find the journey difficult.
"Yes, today is a dangerous place, Madam must protect me."
The reason we didn't make it public at the time was because we thought it would eventually end.
Now that his ideas have been overturned, he wants to give it his all even in his final days, hoping for a miracle.
Therefore, he would never let He Yan suffer any injustice in the Bo family.
"Oh, Si Heng, you've finally arrived! You're the stars of the show today."
Bo Yuanzhou's eyes darkened when he saw the two of them.
However, he quickly came out with a smile on his face again, as if there had never been any misunderstanding between them.
He was accompanied by a middle-aged woman, who was his wife, Zheng Jiarong.
"Madam, this is my niece-in-law. You haven't met her yet, have you?"
"My niece-in-law is really beautiful, she and Si Heng are a perfect match."
Zheng Jiarong greeted everyone with a smile and praised them as soon as they met.
If He Yan hadn't seen the disdain in her eyes, she would have really thought she was praising her.
Bo Siheng had already explained her identity at the He family's pharmaceutical factory.
But these people only see her face and ignore her personal abilities, which is ironic.
"Thank you. Actually, besides being beautiful, I also have the ability to support my husband."
He Yan knew that the other person was not easy to get along with.
She was extremely arrogant from the moment we met.
Zheng Jiarong's face stiffened. She hadn't expected He Yan to be so unmodest, and she had forgotten how to retort.
Bo Siheng was secretly overjoyed.
He could still trust his wife's fighting ability.
Bo Yuanzhou immediately stepped in to smooth things over.
“My niece-in-law has always been very humorous, Jia Rong, you’ll find out soon enough.”
He had experienced He Yan's prowess firsthand, but the real show was yet to come.
"Si Heng, it's rare to have several company veterans here today. Please bear witness for me. After all, my second uncle has been with the company for decades. We're all family. You can't keep harping on such a small matter, right?"
Bo Yuanzhou knew how profitable that position was once he sat there.
He must hold onto this lucrative opportunity to have the confidence to contend with Bo Siheng.
Bo Siheng narrowed his eyes, finding it somewhat amusing.
Is he so sure he won't refuse?
"Is Second Uncle referring to the small matter of being used by President Gu and almost ruining the Bo family? Then isn't my husband even more impressive for his quick reaction and timely handling of this matter?"
He Yan sneered, showing no respect for Bo Yuanzhou and undermining him.
The relatives also knew about the news at the time: the Gu family was involved in the illegal sale of cultural relics, and the Bo family almost became accomplices.
Bo Yuanzhou claimed illness and temporarily withdrew at the time, also in order to distance himself from the situation.
Now this matter has been brought to the forefront.
Everyone turned into fence-sitters and started flattering him again.
"Yes, Mr. Bo stopped the Gu family from breaking the law, which indirectly protected the Bo family."
"Master Bo remained calm under pressure; he's amazing!"
Bo Yuanzhou didn't expect He Yan to step forward and cause trouble again.
He was being questioned and felt embarrassed.
"My niece-in-law, you're exaggerating."