The Lady of the Prestigious Family is a Big Boss-Chapter 73 - 0, Do we know each other?

A strong sense of defeat rose in her heart, and the old Madame Jiang took a deep breath before continuing, "Don’t you like Xiaojiu? Even if she ends up with someone else?"

"No way!" The two words burst out sharply, cold and fierce.

Finally, he spoke, and a trace of relief appeared on Madame Jiang’s face. "Then what do you want?"

Li Mochan furrowed his brows but said nothing further.

"That little girl Xiaojiu, I took a liking to her at first sight. You’ve always kept your affection hidden, if some other boy shows her attention and she falls for him, you’ll just wait to regret it," Madame Jiang warned him.

"It won’t happen," he said with absolute certainty.

The little she-wolf was his, and he wouldn’t give anyone else the chance to snatch her away.

Madame Jiang couldn’t help but laugh and be exasperated at the same time; that confidence was so like a member of the Jiang family.

"How do you know it won’t happen, with that cold-as-ice demeanor of yours? Sooner or later, that will scare the girl away," she said, deliberately provoking him.

Li Mochan tugged at the corner of his mouth; Xiaojiu was braver than most.

"How about this, you invite her over for dinner at home tonight, and Grandma will help you feel out her feelings for you, how about that?" Madame Jiang suggested with a smile.

Li Mochan glanced at her, then abruptly stood up. "Grandma, I still have some things to take care of."

"Ahan, you little brat..." Madame Jiang watched his retreating figure, frustratedly shouting, as if she was about to hurl her slippers at him.

...

By the time she woke up, the sun was already high in the sky.

She ordered breakfast and nestled on the couch, eating while video chatting with Gu Xinuo.

"Nonsense, you shouldn’t listen to Aqian’s blather; he just can’t keep his mouth shut."

On the video call, Gu Xinuo couldn’t help but smile upon hearing her words. "I don’t think so, I’ve heard that Li Mochan is really handsome." If she remembered correctly, their Master Jiu was quite the looker.

Ye Jiuliang sipped her juice, recalling that chiseled handsome face, and clicked her tongue, "Indeed quite handsome."

"Oh, what a rarity, our Master Jiu giving compliments," Gu Xinuo teased, "Tell me, how handsome is he?"

Ye Jiuliang laughed lightly, "Why don’t you come over and see for yourself?"

"I wish I could, but it’s crazy busy at headquarters, both you and Aqian have left, only leaving me and Achen behind," Gu Xinuo said as she slouched comfortably on the couch.

Ye Jiuliang smiled sycophantically, "More work for the capable, huh?"

"Get lost, don’t start with me," Gu Xinuo rolled her eyes.

"So, you’ve moved out of the Ye family, where do you plan to live?"

Ye Jiuliang said, "Aqian has two apartments here, and he’s already had someone send me the keys. I’m moving in tomorrow."

"Alright, once I’m through with this busy period, I’ll come and hang out with you," said Gu Xinuo with a laugh.

"All three of us are gone, Achen is probably going crazy."

The two shared a smile and chatted about some trivial matters and things at headquarters. An hour passed by the time they hung up.

After putting down her phone, Ye Jiuliang crawled back into bed to lie down.

Just as she was about to fall asleep again, a sudden knocking sounded.

Knock knock knock.

Could it be room cleaning?

Ye Jiuliang ran her fingers through her hair with measured movements as she went to open the door.

The door opened, and their eyes met.

Ye Jiuliang was instantly taken aback, "You..."

How did he know she was here?

Standing at the door, Li Mochan watched the girl’s sleepy-eyed appearance, a hint of dark light flashing through his deep eyes, "Just woke up?"

As the low and mellow voice filled her ears, Ye Jiuliang regained her composure, pulling at the corner of her lips, "Are you here for something?"

Li Mochan hummed in acknowledgment, his gaze reflecting her fair and delicate face, as he suddenly remembered what his grandmother had said that morning.

"If some other boy courts her and she falls for someone else, you’ll just wait to regret it."

Ye Jiuliang asked playfully, "What do you need?"

"Dinner," said Li Mochan, calming the depths in his eyes and speaking casually.

Ye Jiuliang burst out laughing, thinking he was about to say something serious with that earnest expression, but it turned out he was just asking her out for a meal.

Leaning against the doorframe, her voice was laced with amusement, "Are you treating me?"

"Hmm."

At the end, as if he feared she would refuse, he added, "The motorcycle has already been delivered, so after dinner we can swing by and pick it up."

"That fast?" Ye Jiuliang’s eyes sparkled.

He asked, "Will you come or not?"

"Of course, I must go when Master Li is treating me to a meal." Her delicate brow and eyes were filled with laughter, "Give me two minutes; I’ll change my clothes."

Li Mochan nodded, the corners of his thin lips curving up into an attractive arc.

*

"Why are you staying at a hotel again?" His deep voice sounded within the car, as Li Mochan glanced at the person next to him engrossed in playing games.

He had clearly sent her back to the Ye Family last night, so why had she run off to stay at a hotel again?

Ye Jiuliang held a lollipop in her mouth, her words muffled, "I wanted to stay so I stayed."

"Caused trouble again, didn’t you?"

"..."

Ye Jiuliang was covered in black lines.

Could he even talk properly, could he even make conversation? What did he mean by "caused trouble again"? Was she that kind of person?

She turned her face to look at him and was just about to speak when her phone buzzed.

A string of numbers, no contact name.

With a sidelong glance, she saw the person next to her answer the phone, Li Mochan’s eyes flickered slightly.

"Hmm, I’ll go get it later. Have someone clean the house first; I’ll move in tomorrow." Ye Jiuliang’s lips curved into a smile, finally, she wouldn’t have to see the Ye Family so often.

After hanging up the phone, she was in a pretty good mood.

Li Mochan slowed the car down, his deep voice spilling from his lips, "Are you moving out of the Ye Family?"

Ye Jiuliang hummed in acknowledgment but didn’t explain.

"Why?"

Her response was very casual, "Freedom."

Li Mochan clearly didn’t believe her, his brows furrowing lightly, "Did something happen?"

"Nothing." She shook her head.

She wasn’t willing to say, and Li Mochan didn’t keep pressing the issue. If she wouldn’t tell him, he would find out himself.

"Where do you plan to move to?"

"Jinxiu Linting." Ye Jiuliang tilted her head, her eyes brimming with a sly amusement, "Why, are you going to give me a red envelope for my housewarming party?"

Without hesitation, he replied, "Sure."

Ye Jiuliang laughed lightly, not taking it seriously.

Before they knew it, they had arrived at Jiangyue Restaurant.

"The results of tomorrow’s test will be out; you remember the bet, right?" Climbing the stairs, Ye Jiuliang suddenly remembered that the vacation would end tomorrow.

Li Mochan let out a hoarse laugh, "What bet?"

"..."

Ye Jiuliang’s face darkened, her smile tinged with danger, "Is Master Li trying to play the amnesia card?"

I, for once, took an exam seriously; if he dares to go back on his word, I’ll drop out and let him see.

"Hmm?" Li Mochan looked at her with a puzzled gaze, his acting skills incredibly convincing.

Ye Jiuliang laughed exasperatedly, "Keep pretending, just keep it up."

"Why don’t you remind me a bit?" Li Mochan feigned confusion, an imperceptible smile flitting across his eyes.

Ye Jiuliang huffed and spun around to walk away.

The little wolf cub was angry.

Li Mochan watched her retreating figure, a smile rippling across his brow, as he followed her with his long strides, blocking her path, "Are you angry?"

His magnetic voice carried a rare softness, making one’s heart flutter.

Ye Jiuliang looked up at him and spoke faintly, "Do we know each other?"

At that, the smile at Li Mochan’s lips froze; he had really angered the little wolf cub.