Xi Ning, recuperating from her injuries in the hospital room, stared at the photos sent by the private investigator.
Furious, she flung them away.
To coax her, he had actually stooped to buying lollipops, carried her to meals, and even taken her back to the Bo family, arguing fiercely with Madam Bo over her.
Even a simple meal at a restaurant had stirred up so much trouble—”Animals and Mu Qing, no entry allowed!”
She murmured softly, then chuckled as she glanced at Madam Xi.
“What exactly is the background of this Mu family?”
“It seems the rift between Mu Qing and Mu Wantang runs deep!”
Madam Xi had lost a daughter years ago, and rumors suggested the child died while being trafficked. Overwhelmed by grief, Madam Xi had wept heart-wrenchingly many times.
She later adopted Xi Ning from an orphanage while the girl was still in swaddling clothes. Though only a foster daughter, Xi Ning was deeply cherished.
This time, after Xi Ning was injured by Mu Wantang and kicked by Bo Shiyue, the Xi family had seemingly swallowed their anger on the surface—but not truly.
Hence, they immediately dispatched a private investigator.
With 24-hour surveillance on Bo Shiyue, they refused to believe he could keep that little girl by his side every single moment.
Madam Xi peeled an orange and handed it to Xi Ning, tucking in the blanket corners before speaking gently.
“Your father has looked into it. The Mu family is moderately well-off with some assets.”
“A few years back, they latched onto the Lu Family!”
“However, when the Mu family initially tried to break into the Imperial City’s social circles, they sought to marry the daughter of the Nan family. Over twenty years ago, that incident caused quite a stir. When their proposal was rejected, they resorted to underhanded tactics. The Nan family’s daughter unexpectedly became pregnant, cut ties with her family, and married into the Mu family.”
“Though they lost the Nan family’s support, by leveraging the Nan daughter’s modest influence, they managed to secure a foothold in the Imperial City. They had a daughter—Mu Wantang.”
“But their good fortune didn’t last. The mistress Bo Shiyue’s father kept outside brought her daughter and moved in openly, driving the Nan daughter to her death with rage. After her mother’s funeral, Mu Wantang ran away from home and vanished without a trace!”
Vanished without a trace, indeed!
Timing-wise, wasn’t that exactly when she appeared by Bo Shiyue’s side!
Xi Ning clenched the orange in her hand, its juicy pulp oozing between her fingers.
Madam Xi stood up, took the orange from her, and wiped her hands clean. “Ning Ning, be good. With her background, the Old Master would never allow her into the Bo family!”
However,
Bo Shiyue’s temperament was far too cold, gloomy, and extreme.
Especially after Bo Jingyao’s death, he had grown increasingly volatile, almost deranged.
His arguments with Madam Bo had escalated beyond repair.
“For now, you must stay out of sight. Give a push—let Mu Qing and her fight it out!”
If that mistress had the cunning to drive Mu Wantang’s mother to her death, surely her daughter must have some tricks up her sleeve too.
Xi Ning curved her lips into a smile and said cheerfully,
“Mom~ you always have a way!”
*
With Bo Shiyue by her side, Mu Wantang queued to enter the amusement park wearing a face mask.
Their striking looks made them stand out in the crowd like a dazzling sight.
Bo Shiyue, overly possessive, refused to let others catch a glimpse of the girl he cherished, afraid someone might dare to covet her.
So Mu Wantang insisted he wear a mask too.
Justifying it as, “Then I won’t allow other women to look at you either, not even a glance!”
The more the little girl acted jealous, the more Bo Shiyue adored it.
Jealousy is good—jealousy means she has him in her heart.
Only when he occupies her thoughts would she not spend all day thinking about running away.
Bo Shiyue had originally planned to enter the amusement park directly, but the young lady insisted on waiting in line properly, saying she wanted to enjoy the small pleasures of life.
Skipping the queue would make the trip imperfect!
This, however, made things difficult for the Special Assistant trailing behind them. A top graduate who had studied abroad at a business school, he joined Bo Corporation and became the president’s special assistant—the epitome of a perfect elite.
At this moment, that image completely crumbled.
Dressed in a black suit, his face stern and serious, he was holding a cartoon water bottle. His briefcase contained not a laptop, but a sun umbrella, sunscreen, lip balm, hand cream, hand sanitizer, and more…
He had practically turned into a nanny.
Mu Wantang was having a blast, lingering at every spot for what felt like ages.
Yet, Bo Shiyue seemed just as energetic. After holding the young lady as she slept in the car last night, then on the plane, and arriving in Shanghai late at night to check into the hotel, he had started working on documents.
He hadn’t slept a wink all night, yet now he acted as if nothing was wrong.
The Special Assistant admitted he simply couldn’t understand men in love!
Especially Mr. Bo, who was deeply in the throes of passion.
Trailing behind, he quietly snapped a photo inside the amusement park and sent it to the work group chat.
It immediately sparked quite a stir.
【Holy crap, aren’t you supposed to be on a business trip with President Bo?!】
【Ahhh, do we have some new collaboration with the amusement park? Are there free tickets up for grabs?!】
【Hmm, sharp-eyed folks, I think I’ve spotted something interesting!】
【Oh ho, you’re not alone there!】
【No way no way no way!!! Is that President Bo?!?!】
Instantly, the group chat flooded with emojis and memes, everyone frantically begging him to take more photos.
Pleas like “We bow to the master,” “We worship the great one,” and “Please, we’re begging you!” kept popping up.
Then, the Special Assistant snorted proudly and quietly put away his phone.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to keep showing off, but Miss Mu was about to interact with a mascot, and he had to hurry to the next queue!
He grumbled inwardly over and over.
If Miss Mu was involved in the next business trip, he swore he wouldn’t tag along to be fed dog food again.
This trip was truly exhausting for a single dog.
Woof woof woof!
Tired from all the walking, Mu Wantang sat down on a lounge chair, leisurely swinging her legs.
Her legs were straight and slender, resting steadily on the ground when seated, but she just couldn’t sit still and had to sway them a little.
As a result, her shoe tip accidentally caught on the ground.
She stumbled, nearly making intimate contact with the earth.
Luckily, Bo Shiyue, who was beside her, quickly grabbed her and pulled her into his arms, lifting her leg to check if she was hurt anywhere.
Mu Wantang pursed her lips, looking like a child who had done something wrong, and shook her head.
Her little head drooped, not daring to look up.
Bo Shiyue set her down on the chair, crouched halfway, and took off her shoe to check if her foot was injured.
“If this foot gets hurt, let’s see how you plan to run away!”
Mu Wantang immediately leaned against his shoulder, acting spoiled, letting him put her shoe back on for her.
She pouted, sounding a bit unhappy.
“Then you can carry me while running!”
With that, she pressed her whole body against him.
Bo Shiyue patted her back affectionately, then hoisted the little girl up and spun around with her a couple of times.
“Guess I’ll just carry you while running then!”
Mu Wantang leaned on his shoulder, feeling a bit dizzy from the jostling. His palm rested on her waist, touching her ticklish spot, making the young girl giggle.
“Alright, alright, Mr. Bo, let’s go!”