[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss":3,"chapter-the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-223":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Lady of the Prestigious Family is a Big Boss",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},367643,628,"Chapter 223, the opening move is a King Bomb (first update)","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-223",223,"\u003Cp>\"Grandma.\" Li Mochan pressed the phone to his ear with one hand while holding down the person wriggling in his arms with the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Mochan, it’s been days. When exactly are you bringing Xiaojiu back?\" Hearing Li Mochan’s voice, Old Madam Jiang immediately switched back to her teeth-gritting tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You rascal, always fobbing off this old lady. You’re aiming to anger me to death, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Madam Jiang’s roaring was not quiet. Ye Jiuliang heard Li Mochan being scolded and covered her lips to sneak a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan looked down at her, his fingers slightly curled, and flicked her forehead gently, saying unhurriedly, \"Give it a little more time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give it a little more time again,\" Old Madam Jiang grew impatient upon hearing this, \"I won’t talk to you, give the phone to Xiaojiu. I want to talk to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandma, it’s getting late, your granddaughter-in-law has school tomorrow, we are going to sleep,\" Li Mochan said, his thin lips opening slightly in a calm tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two are staying in the same room?\" Old Madam Jiang zeroed in on the crux of the matter, her opening remark explosive like a King Bomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Ye Jiuliang’s face stiffened, and she shot Li Mochan a look, warning him to think before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan’s eyebrows rose slightly, a mischievous smile appearing in his eyes, \"Yes, the same room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, you two get some rest early.\" On the other end of the phone, Old Madam Jiang’s face bloomed with a smile, as if she envisioned her cuddly little great-grandson arriving soon, \"I’ll send you both something tomorrow, remember to sign for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, the old lady hung up the phone quite decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with her toes, she could guess that Old Madam Jiang must have misunderstood. She grabbed his collar, squeezed out a mock smile, and teasingly said, \"Li Mochan, what nonsense are you spouting? A granddaughter-in-law, when did I acquire such a status?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan asked boldly, \"Aren’t we staying in the same room now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang was lost for words, \"I... \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan leaned in close, his lips near her ear as he spoke slowly, \"Little Wolf, do you not want to go to school tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re approving a leave for me?\" Her eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark shimmer passed through the depths of Li Mochan’s eyes as he grunted affirmatively in a husky voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happiness came too abruptly, and Ye Jiuliang struggled to stay clear-headed, \"No strings attached?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did he become so easy-going?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His little wolf was smart indeed, truly not easy to fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan hooked his lips and grasped the hand that was clutching his collar, \"Call me ’husband’, let’s hear it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang snorted, knowing there had to be a catch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Call him husband?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it’s better if I go to school tomorrow. After all, there are quite a few good-looking guys at Beisen. Who knows, I might even get love letters or chocolates,\" Ye Jiuliang shrugged off his hand, her voice chilly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had barely taken a step when her foot was suddenly caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cool fingertips latched onto her ankle, dragging her backwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning her gaze, she fell into those deep, cold pool-like black eyes with a flicker of deep blue flames within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His deep voice was low and magnetically cold, \"Ye Jiuliang, repeat what you just said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word ’cowardly’ does not exist in Master Jiu’s dictionary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang flipped over, hands cushioning her head, a devilish smile on her face, \"Don’t worry, if I get any chocolates, I’ll definitely share with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Share my ass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he lacking a piece of chocolate from her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t like chocolate,\" he stressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang’s laughter grew even more cheerful, \"Then how about I give you the love letters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m more interested in wolf meat,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words, his tall figure suddenly lunged at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk, this habit of getting physical the moment things don’t go his way isn’t good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang narrowed her clear eyes lightly, rolled to one side, her long leg sweeping towards him, not holding back in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she had already exposed her skills on the cruise ship, so there was nothing to hold back now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frosty punch whooshed past her cheek, Li Mochan not angry but smiling instead, a doting look spreading in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He liked this little wolf pup, who was missing the usual layer of aloofness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, if you’re not serious, you’ll be the one who’s unlucky,\" Ye Jiuliang said with a playful smile, lifting her arm to elbow him in the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan’s eyes deepened as he dodged her attack, his fingers clawing toward the collar of her shirt, moving behind her to pin her against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little pup, do you want to admit defeat?\" He pecked her ear lightly, a shallow smile appearing on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang’s eyes shifted, \"I think it’d be wiser for you to admit defeat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words finished, she reached back for his shoulder and pressed down ever so gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan’s expression changed slightly, a tingling numbness spread over his shoulder, followed by a wave of weakness, causing his grip on her to loosen involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, I think it’s best if you sleep in the study tonight,\" Ye Jiuliang’s lips curled up into a smug smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached for a pillow and stuffed it into his embrace, \"Take your time, no need to see you out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was always at his mercy, and if this got back to Anuo and the others, how embarrassing it would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Li Mochan stared at the sealed bedroom door and the pillow about to slip from his grasp, a storm brewing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little bastard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struggled to lift his hand and press on his shoulder, but the sour numbness still didn’t fade away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night, the kitchen light was still on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, rustling sounds could be heard from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng went downstairs for a drink of water and noticed the light in the kitchen, his brow furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that cousin hasn’t gone to bed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His foot was injured, so he moved very slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ji Mingqian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slightly surprised voice broke the silence of the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright light poured down from above, elongating the shadow cast upon the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure standing in front of the cabinet turned around, his silver robe hanging loosely, the defined lines of his chest peeking through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him, Ji Mingqian raised an eyebrow, \"Do you have instant coffee? The black kind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng was stunned, \"Were you just looking for coffee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already two in the morning, why would he be drinking coffee now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We only have coffee beans,\" Jiang Yisheng said, approaching with his water glass, \"You’ll have to use the coffee machine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was brewing a cup of coffee this difficult?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s all Chu Chen’s fault. If not for him, he wouldn’t have to get up in the middle of the night to work himself to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drinking coffee at midnight is bad for your health, and you’re injured,\" Jiang Yisheng commented while taking a few sips of warm water, glancing at him sideways, \"There’s milk in the fridge, how about you heat some up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t drink milk,\" Ji Mingqian refused bluntly; he detested the odd taste of milk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng didn’t insist and started heading back to his room with the water glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the hem of a silver robe flickered at the edge of his vision, and then the man’s long arm blocked his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, wait a minute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng slightly lifted his gaze, looking at him calmly, \"Is there something else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That...\" Ji Mingqian hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng’s gaze remained steady on him, a look of confusion on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s hesitation, Ji Mingqian finally spoke, \"Do you, do you know how to make coffee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t?\" Jiang Yisheng was surprised—he didn’t know how to use a coffee machine?\u003C\u002Fp>",1349,"2026-05-30T05:18:55.761Z","2026-06-01T04:30:24.264Z",1,"novelbin.me","caa7a1da208c4e40c1633c9217d225e515d2576033ef60f2815c184c4fbcdef8","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-224","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-222",877,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-cover.jpg"]