Chapter 939: Chapter 938: Late Night, Let’s Play Dou Dizhu

Lu Xueman knocked on Bo Nianyao’s room; it was already ten-thirty at night.

Bo Nianyao opened the door, shocked and surprised, "Xueman, why are you here so late?"

Lu Xueman smiled slightly, "Here’s the thing: Lu Heng came back just now and didn’t look too good. I asked and found out he had a conflict with Xichen, so I wanted to discuss the two children’s issues with you."

Bo Nianyao chuckled upon hearing this, knowing it was mostly about the kids, and invited her in, saying, "We shouldn’t interfere with children’s matters. Let them resolve it themselves."

Lu Xueman was about to say something in her gentle manner, but her gaze froze.

On the sofa were Gu Anxi and that Gu Mingzhu, two little girls holding a handful of cards...

Aunt Lu was momentarily stunned, her beautiful lips slightly parted, "Nianyao, you’re..."

Bo Nianyao said with a smile, "The three of us are playing ’Fight the Landlord.’ Xichen isn’t interested and is working alone in the room. Since you’re here, why not join us?"

Mrs. Lu’s mouth twitched slightly.

She didn’t come to play cards.

Moreover, wasn’t Nianyao particularly averse to socializing? How was he enjoying playing with the little girls so much?

She wanted to refuse, but leaving now would imply that her visit had some ulterior motive.

So, she stayed, and after an hour of card playing, she was in a foul mood.

She and Bo Nianyao were a good team, but little Gu Anxi kept leaning on her Nianyao as if he were her real dad. Nianyao occasionally patted her little head, praising Anxi for being smart. Sometimes he pinched her cheek, asking her to make room, while Lu Xueman also received gentle treatment from him but never this kind of doting affection.

She felt a bit sour inside, watching the little girl act spoiled towards Nianyao, calling "Daddy Bo" this and that. Oh, how he seemed to enjoy it!

When leaving, the Bo family head still saw Mrs. Lu out.

While waiting for the elevator, Mrs. Lu adjusted her shawl and said a few sentimental words, then tidied her hair, softly asking, "Nianyao, am I getting old?"

Bo Nianyao was about to say she’s not old and still young, but remembering the little one’s intent to go back and write a mini-essay, he quickly changed his words, sighing, "Xueman, time shows no mercy; we all have to concede to age."

Mrs. Lu’s face twitched, and after a moment, she forced a smile, "Yes, young girls are like flowers, so lovely and endearing to behold. Nianyao, you seem to be fondly caring for Xichen’s wife."

Bo Nianyao cleared his throat, "Kids, after all, need some affection."

Mrs. Lu lifted her chin slightly, "It’s good for elders to be affectionate, but too much spoiling isn’t good."

Bo Nianyao didn’t like hearing this; he was now a complete daughter-fool. Anyone who said anything bad about the little one was in the wrong, even if it was a once-beloved lover.

He said flatly, "I think I have a good measure. Lin Yun, she’s the one who’s really spoiling kids. She’s truly made them spoiled rotten. Now at the Bo family, it’s the kids who call the shots. But the child is capable too, not only managing her own career well, but she’s also doubled the family’s assets in her hands. Even Mr. Wang values her highly. Xueman, what can’t we, as elders, tolerate?"

Lu Xueman hit a hard wall, feeling unhappy inside.

Over the years, she hadn’t been defeated by Lin Yun, but now she lost to a little girl. Seeing Nianyao acting like he was under a spell, she was a bit displeased, "Indeed, that is quite a skill."

Bo Nianyao played along, "Alright, let’s leave it at that. I’m going back now; I need to make some medicine overnight for her. I don’t trust the hotel staff. The child’s health needs proper care."

With those words, he turned and left.

Mrs. Lu’s delicate face twisted.

This is more like indulging a grandchild with affection than taking care of a daughter-in-law!

Back there, Bo Nianyao indeed went back to brew the medicine for the little one, smiling slightly as he did so.

In the past, he might occasionally think of Xueman, and Lin Yun might have sensed it but said nothing. He didn’t expect, after coming to Jiancheng, a few words made him dissatisfied with Xueman, and past memories seemed like fleeting clouds.

He picked up his phone and called his wife. Madam Bo had just been woken up and answered the call, "Nianyao, why are you calling so late?"

Bo Nianyao spoke softly, "I’m brewing medicine for the little one for tomorrow. Can’t I miss my wife a bit?"

Madam Bo sat up and chuckled, "I thought you’d be too excited to sleep after seeing your first love."

Bo Nianyao quickly said, "Wife, you’re teasing me. Nianyao only misses you, can’t sleep without you."

He then, somewhat dissatisfied, said, "You’re home sleeping soundly, not at all worried about my fidelity."

Over there, Madam Bo laughed, "With the little one keeping an eye on you, what do I need to worry about? Oh right, I forgot to tell you, the little one has set up a surveillance camera with you. I can see you anytime. Earlier during the card game, Xueman gave you affectionate looks fifteen times."

Bo Nianyao: "Wife, you’re teasing me, I don’t have any such intentions."

Madam Bo’s mouth curved slightly, holding back laughter, "So, taking a kid along on trips is a good way to prevent extramarital affairs."

Bo Nianyao naturally said some shameless things until the medicine was ready, then ended the call.

After hanging up, Bo Nianyao looked at the phone, truly missing his wife a bit. Being together every day, he hadn’t noticed before.

He originally wanted to discuss something with his son, but considering the son hadn’t seen the little one in a while, it made him a bit warmhearted, so he held back...

On the other side, after finishing the card game, Gu Anxi yawned and returned to her room. Little Bo Uncle had just finished showering and was sitting in the study looking over some information. Upon hearing footsteps, he didn’t look up, "You’re back?"

Gu Anxi ran over, hugging him, "Little Uncle, are you still not well?"

He made a sound of acknowledgment, "The preliminary experiment results are out, there are some minor issues."

"Let me have a look too." She climbed onto his lap, carefully reviewing it with him, discussing it now and then.

About half an hour later, they almost sorted it out, and Little Bo Uncle finally had the mind to chat with her about other things.

His large hand smoothened her sleek hair, smiling, "I heard Xueman visited your Daddy Bo. Did you ensure your Daddy Bo’s fidelity well?"

The little spirit laughed, leaning on his shoulder, recounting the earlier events thoroughly. Bo Xichen also found it amusing, "So, you wrote a mini-essay to tattle, huh?"

She laughed, leaning on his shoulder, suddenly noticing a small bruise on Little Bo Uncle’s neck. She reached out to touch it.

But Bo Xichen misunderstood, grabbing her hand, feeling...; Gu Anxi’s face was slightly flushed, "That’s not what I meant."