[{"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-224":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},367644,628,"Chapter 224, Can’t lose at home (second update)","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-224",224,"\u003Cp>\"You can’t?\" Jiang Yisheng was astonished. He couldn’t use a coffee machine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian honestly shook his head and replied righteously, \"Can’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and the kitchen were almost incompatible; it would be accurate to say they were like water and fire. If he were to make coffee, he could only ruin the coffee beans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, when he was alone, he would just make instant coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, it’s really not good to drink coffee so late,\" Jiang Yisheng considered for a moment and then advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing he meant well, Ji Mingqian curled his lips into a smile and casually lied, \"I can’t sleep without coffee; I’m picky with beds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng was stunned, \"Isn’t coffee supposed to keep you awake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time he’d heard that coffee could help someone sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not for me,\" Ji Mingqian said with a brazen lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng looked at him half-believing, half-doubting, feeling that his words weren’t very credible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the man tugged at his sleeve, his crimson lips curving up, his voice low and lazy, \"Help a brother out, will you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really want to drink it?\" Jiang Yisheng looked down at the hand grasping his shirt corner, his gentle smile tinged with helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian nodded, \"Just one cup will do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting down the mug, Jiang Yisheng walked over to the cupboard, opened a drawer, and took out some coffee beans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian leaned to one side and watched him, the man slowly fiddling with the coffee machine, the simple outfit of black pants and a white T-shirt on him, yet unable to hide his unique, elegant nobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light shone on his profile, his delicate features as if finely sculpted with meticulous detail in ink painting; with a wig on, people could easily mistake him for a girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, his imagination gradually became more whimsical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts were pulled back only when the man not far away spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ji Mingqian, why are those people trying to kill you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian laughed carelessly, \"Maybe because I’m too handsome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng lowered his eyes, \"I didn’t mean anything by it, just asking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian replied indifferently, \"What if I say I also don’t know why they are trying to kill me, would you believe that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon his words, he drew a sidelong glance, \"You and Jiuliang seem to have a lot of secrets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian appeared forthright, \"In this day and age, who doesn’t have a few secrets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rich aroma of coffee wafted through the air, interrupting their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian conscientiously picked up a mug to wash, then handed it to Jiang Yisheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not too much, not too little, the perfect cup of coffee poured out, steaming hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take your time drinking, I’ll head back to my room,\" Jiang Yisheng said as he pulled out a paper towel to wipe his hands, picked up his own mug, and then hobbled out of the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian sipped his coffee, his dark eyes twinkling faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coffee was good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Jiang Yisheng was taken aback when he saw Li Mochan coming out of the study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his eyes. Li Mochan was still in his robe, seeming like he had just woken up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was clutching a pillow in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he made a bold guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cousin, did you sleep in the study last night?\" he asked tentatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that he had quarreled with Jiuliang and got kicked out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan, clutching the pillow, gave him a sidelong glance, \"What did you see?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing his deep dark eyes, Jiang Yisheng immediately backtracked, \"I, I didn’t see anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He covered his eyes with his hand; the steps he intended to take downstairs were quickly reversed as he turned back to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan’s face darkened; for the first time, he felt having tight doors and windows in Mo Garden was a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking back to the bedroom, the locked door was conveniently open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning, Fifth Master,\" Ye Jiuliang had already changed into his school uniform, and upon seeing Li Mochan, he greeted him with a cheery wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan glanced at her coldly, silent as he walked into the bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angry, was he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang arched an eyebrow, her legs stride straight as she followed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, are you really angry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached out and poked his arm, but before she could withdraw her hand, the silent person in front of her suddenly moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long arm pulled her over, and losing her balance, Ye Jiuliang fell onto his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them tumbled onto the bed, a shadow falling over them. Ye Jiuliang lifted her head and looked into the man’s deep, cold eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You little brat, making me sleep in the study for the night, you’ve got quite the heart,\" Li Mochan pinched her face, his thin lips curling into a dangerous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s your fault for bullying me,\" Ye Jiuliang grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan narrowed his eyes, \"I bullied you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must be kidding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get up already, I’m going to be late for school,\" Ye Jiuliang said nonchalantly, surprisingly aware of the concept of \"being punctual for school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to go, I’ll give you a leave of absence,\" Li Mochan encircled her hand, freeing his other hand to tug at the buttons on her shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d spent a night sleeping in the study; he had to reclaim some interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Mochan, are you looking for a fight this early in the morning?\" Ye Jiuliang widened her eyes, \"If you tear my clothes, I’ll never let you off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan pretended not to hear, applying a bit more force with his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A button popped off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The delicate line of her collarbone was faintly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang, infuriated, raised her fist to his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Mochan, I’ll never let you off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan tilted his head to dodge, his large hand catching her fist tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dare you let me sleep in the study again?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang insisted on arguing, \"From now on, you can sleep in the study, I’m not sharing a room with you anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She absolutely could not lose on her home turf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan’s gaze deepened, his head lowering into her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hisss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang frowned slightly, pushing him away with her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, he’s biting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Mochan, dare you bite me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough cough, excuse me for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the door, Jiang Yisheng suppressed his laughter, a hint of embarrassment flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan stood up, his gaze darkening as he swept over Jiang Yisheng, \"You’d better have something important to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiuliang, the Ye Family has sent someone for you,\" Jiang Yisheng shivered, hurriedly adding, \"They’re waiting outside right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man must be up to some new trick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang frowned, straightened her collar, and walked outside, \"I’m going down now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cousin, I’ll go prepare breakfast,\" Jiang Yisheng said with a forced smile, catching a glimpse of Li Mochan’s deadly stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate of Mo Garden, closely guarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren stood by the car, gazing through the iron bars into the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to see Ye Jiuliang come out after a long wait, urgency crept into his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, Ye Jiuliang finally came out, holding a bottle of juice in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard at the door, seeing her, respectfully bowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open the gate,\" Ye Jiuliang said, biting her straw lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the door opened, Aren immediately approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Jiuliang,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang replied, \"Out with it, what do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren said, \"Miss Jiuliang, the old master is sick, could you please come back and visit him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anxious look on his face didn’t seem feigned. Ye Jiuliang glanced at the car behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without asking further, she opened the rear door of the car and climbed straight in.\u003C\u002Fp>",1310,"2026-05-30T05:18:55.761Z","2026-06-01T04:30:24.264Z",1,"novelbin.me","5aceed648df03f7f9ceda897763d8fa01f1d86fbc2d94e9923e474db67b146a2","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-225","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-223",877,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-cover.jpg"]