It was already half past eleven when they came out of the supermarket. Bo Junyi was about to take Li Susu to the food court on the fifth floor of the mall to eat something when he received a call from his mother, asking him to take Li Susu to the old house.
After hanging up the phone, Li Susu whispered, "Mr. Bo, if you're busy with work, you can leave me alone for now. I'll eat something and go to school by myself."
Bo Junyi carried daily necessities in one hand and held her hand in the other, and walked out slowly.
"It was my mom who called and asked me to take you to the old house for dinner."
Li Susu felt a little nervous when she thought about facing Bo Junyi's father.
"Now?"
"Yeah." Bo Junyi saw her nervousness and said with a hint of comfort in his tone, "Don't worry, I'm here, you just need to be yourself."
These words warmed Li Susu's heart.
She nodded slightly and said "Okay".
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The old house of the Bo family is located in the most prosperous urban area of Jiangcheng. The Chinese-style courtyard with three entrances and three exits exudes a heavy sense of history. The bronze beast holding a ring on the vermilion lacquer gate shines with a dark golden luster in the sun.
The afternoon sun shines obliquely through the branches and leaves of the century-old ginkgo trees, casting mottled light and shadows on the bluestone road.
Li Susu followed Bo Junyi over the one-foot-high threshold, and faced a screen wall carved with pine and crane symbols. After walking around it, the view suddenly opened up - in front of the main house with flying eaves and pointed corners, two century-old crabapple trees were in full bloom, and their petals fell on the spotless blue brick floor.
"The young master is back."
The housekeeper, wearing a navy blue cheongsam, came quickly towards them, her smile reflecting respect.
Behind her were six servants in uniform, standing in a row in the corridor and bowing in unison to greet her.
Li Susu unconsciously took a half step back behind Bo Junyi, but he grabbed her waist and brought her to his side, "This is Miss Li."
The servants exchanged knowing smiles.
As she walked through the corridor, Li Susu noticed that servants were standing quietly at every corner, waiting for orders.
A young maid was wiping antique porcelain. When she saw them, she immediately retreated to the wall. When she lowered her head, the pearl necklace around her neck shone with a warm luster.
Even the servants' clothes are so exquisite.
She looked at her half-worn sneakers and faded jeans and felt out of place here.
At this time, Wen Nianshu had already been waiting on the steps in front of the living room door. The moment she saw Li Susu, genuine joy blossomed in the smile at the corners of her eyes.
Li Susu was the first to say "Hello, Auntie".
Wen Nianshu walked up to Li Susu and grabbed her hand. "Finally, you're here. I missed you so much after not seeing you for a day."
Li Susu smiled shyly.
Wen Nianshu took Li Susu aside to chat with her, asking her how she ate and slept yesterday, and whether she was feeling unwell in any way.
Bo Junyi, who was standing next to him, was completely treated as a background board.
However, seeing that his mother was so satisfied with Li Susu, he was in a pretty good mood.
Just then, a little girl who looked about six or seven years old came skipping down the stairs holding a limited edition teddy bear.
The pearls on the pigtails shone brightly as she moved.
She walked to Li Susu, looked up at her, and a hint of doubt flashed across her eyes.
Li Susu smiled at her and said, "Hello."
Bo Junyi touched the little girl's hair and explained to Li Susu, "She is my niece, Su Mian."
"Sister is so beautiful!" Mianmian said in a baby voice.
Bo Junyi's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he bent down to pinch the little girl's nose, "Don't call me sister."
Mianmian tilted her head to avoid her uncle's hand, and deliberately stepped on his shiny leather shoes with her pink princess shoes. "Sister is sister, why can't I call her sister?"
As she spoke, the little girl threw herself into Wen Nianshu's arms like a lively little skylark.
"Grandma!" She pointed at Li Susu, her glass-like eyes turning cunningly, "Why does uncle always stare at beautiful sister? Just like I stare at strawberry cake!"
The servants around were trying so hard to hold back their laughter that their shoulders were shaking, and Wen Nianshu also laughed.
She hugged her niece, but her eyes glanced at Li Susu's still flat belly, with an aunt's smile on her face.
Because she also clearly felt that her son's attitude towards Li Susu seemed different. Although only one night had passed, they became much closer.
She didn't think it was strange. After all, they had an intimate relationship. Besides, Susu was pretty and had a likable personality. It would be hard for any normal man not to be attracted to her.
She smiled, glanced at her slightly embarrassed son, and explained to her little niece, "Because my sister is sweeter than strawberry cake."
Before he finished speaking, two maids passing by burst out laughing.
Li Susu's ears suddenly felt hot, and she lowered her head, not knowing where to look.
Fortunately, Bo Junyi broke the awkwardness in time and said, "Go in first, don't let Susu get tired of standing."
"Tsk, my son is the one who knows how to care for others." Wen Nianshu smiled from ear to ear, and when she passed by Bo Junyi, she secretly gave him a look.
Bo Junyi originally wanted to hold Li Susu's hand. After receiving the signal, he covered her hand without hesitation.
Li Susu was startled and tried to pull her hand back, but he held it tightly. In the end, she could only accept her fate and follow him into the living room.
In the main living room, the huanghuali furniture has an amber luster, and Ming and Qing dynasty official kiln porcelains are scattered on the antique shelves.
Bo Junyi asked Li Susu to sit on the sofa, then he released his hand around her and whispered, "Stay with my mother for a while."
A warm breath brushed past her ears, "My father is in the study, he will come over later."
Li Susu said "hmm" softly.
When Bo Junyi let go of her hand, his fingertips hooked faintly across her palm, like a feather sweeping across the surface of a lake.
He turned and walked towards the study. Li Susu watched him go upstairs, with a hint of worry in her heart.
The study was filled with the aroma of tea. Bo Mingxiu was slowly making tea. When he heard the door open, he looked over.
Before coming to the old house, Bo Junyi had already discussed the matter of Li Susu with him on the phone, but they ended up parting on bad terms.
He had made up his mind and didn't want to waste any more time talking to his father.
He sat down opposite Bo Mingxiu and took the teacup he handed to him. The aroma of tea filled the air, but he had no intention of tasting it at the moment.
Their father was overly strict since they were young, and their relationship has never been good.
"Qingyao will return to China the day after tomorrow. She is the daughter-in-law that our Bo family needs..." Bo Mingxiu turned the ring on his thumb, his eyes moving slightly.
Bo Junyi took a sip of tea, gently put down the cup, and raised his thin lips in an ambiguous arc, but did not say anything.
Seeing his indifferent attitude, Bo Mingxiu snorted coldly and said, "I've already sent people to investigate Li Susu. Her family background is not good, and her character is not commendable. Even if she is pregnant with our Bo family's child, I will never let you marry her."
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