[{"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-298":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},367818,628,"Chapter 298, Pregnant with Master Li’s child (second update)","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-298",298,"\u003Cp>The elder Li’s glance swept over to Li Mochan, whose gaze was fixed on him. He felt a flicker of annoyance rise within him, yet he maintained a façade of expressionlessness on his face, \"Sit down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, I’m quite fine standing,\" Ye Jiuliang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder Li’s face remained stern, and the atmosphere once again plunged into an awkward silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go to the side hall and chat,\" Weng Lan was shrewd and observant. She took Ye Xin by the arm and stood up together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To an outsider, the almost mother-in-law and daughter-in-law seemed to get along quite well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Zhen nodded and rose to her feet as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As men discussed business, the womenfolk had no place to interject; it would be more relaxing to chat on the side, among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the other ladies also left with Weng Lan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a moment, the surroundings became much more spacious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air seemed much fresher, too, as the mix of perfume gradually faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang rubbed her nose, having been choked by the perfume and the smell of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiuliang, why don’t you come sit with us over there? There are refreshments as well,\" said Ye Yu, who was following behind. Seeing Ye Jiuliang still standing in her original spot, she invited her over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang gave her a sideways glance and slowly sauntered behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she passed by Li Mochan, she winked at him and whispered in a lowered voice, \"You sit here first, I’m going to go have some food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan would certainly infuriate the elder Li to no end if he followed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t force yourself to eat what you don’t like, I’ll ask the kitchen to make you something else,\" Li Mochan said, his hand gently caressing her head. His voice was neither quiet nor loud, and he made no effort to avoid the others, just so that everyone could hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder Li frowned, inwardly cursing Li Mochan for losing the face of the Li Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just a young girl, and he’s almost spoiling her rotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weng Lan led the women to the side hall; as soon as everyone sat down, the servants started to present the tea and pastries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of dissatisfaction crossed Ye Xin’s eyes upon seeing the person following behind Ye Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did Auntie bring that jinx here? Today’s lead role was supposed to be hers, all spoiled by Ye Jiuliang stealing her thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang pulled out a chair and chose a quiet corner to sit in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw a servant passing by, Ye Jiuliang called out to her with a gentle voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you please wait a moment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant stopped, her gaze questioning as she looked at Ye Jiuliang, recognizing her identity, and her expression became more respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Ye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang curled her lips into a smile and reached for the plate in the servant’s hand, \"Don’t panic, I’m just taking two pieces of pastry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s not a man-eater; why the long face?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant was struck by the smile at the corner of her lips, momentarily transfixed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thought in her head was how attractive that smile was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant snapped back to reality and hurriedly walked away with the plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang crossed her legs casually, nibbling on a pastry in her hand, her long and narrow eyes slightly upturned, exuding an irreverent and raffish air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of Ye Xin and the others, she had the aura of a hooligan and a thug – coarse and ill-suited for a formal gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Xin, you and Jingjie need to hurry up and take your wedding photos, too,\" Weng Lan said softly, her gentle voice possessing a touch of a Jiangnan lady’s charm. \"With end-of-year company matters piling up, Jingjie and his father are usually traveling all over the place. If it causes a delay in the wedding, that won’t be good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Xin’s cheeks flushed slightly, betraying a daughter’s shyness, \"Jingjie and I have discussed this. We’ll go once the wedding gown arrives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good to hear. Let me know if you need anything,\" Weng Lan said as she picked up her teacup and sipped her tea with a smile. \"We’re all going to be family soon, so don’t be shy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Xin, your future mother-in-law sure dotes on you,\" Ye Yu teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that remark, a wave of laughter echoed around the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a bit of embarrassment, Ye Xin gently called out, \"Auntie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, someone’s feeling shy,\" Ye Yu laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Weng, Xinxin has been spoiled by us since she was a child,\" Xiang Zhen said politely, glancing at her daughter. \"If she does anything wrong, please feel free to point it out and guide her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weng Lan smiled, \"Nonsense, I’m a thousand percent satisfied with Ye Xin as my daughter-in-law. It’s Jingjie’s good fortune to marry such a wonderful girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Ye’s ring is so unique. Did Li Fifth Master give it to you?\" Suddenly, the topic shifted to Ye Jiuliang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mood that had been light now fell to a freezing point, as curious eyes turned to Ye Jiuliang’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her slender, jade-like left hand, a conspicuous dark-colored ring adorned her middle finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang finished her pastry and picked up the teacup beside her. She lifted the lid and took a sip, her movements neither hurried nor slow, completely indifferent to the surrounding scrutiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the atmosphere cooling again, Ye Yu broke the silence, \"Jiuliang, that ring is quite special. Did Li Fifth Master give it to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, everyone had their suspicions but didn’t want to believe them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After setting down her teacup, Ye Jiuliang wiped her mouth with a napkin, \"Li Mochan gave it to me. Is there a problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Ye Xin scoffed to herself, still claiming not to care for anything from Li Mochan. Clearly, it was all about his wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiuliang, everyone is just curious. No offense meant,\" Ye Yu said soothingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Miss Ye were to marry Li Fifth Master, wouldn’t that make Ye Xin a generation younger than Miss Ye?\" A young woman from a side branch of the family said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one responded to that remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan was the senior Li’s late-life son. Although Li Jingjie was the same age, by seniority Jingjie should call him ’Uncle Fifth,’ and if Ye Xin were to marry him, she would likely also have to call Ye Jiuliang ’Auntie Fifth.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang was the youngest in the Ye Family, and now she seemed to have gained an unfair advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something Ye Xin couldn’t stand, the thought of Ye Jiuliang forever being above her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re all one family, and seniority is just a formality,\" Xiang Zhen said with a smile, subtly tugging at Ye Xin’s sleeve to remind her to keep her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bored, Ye Jiuliang twirled the ring on her finger and met Ye Xin’s unfriendly gaze with a defiant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a servant rushed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the matter with you? Running around in such a flap, what does it look like?\" Weng Lan scolded with a stern face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, there’s a woman outside causing a scene,\" the servant stammered, glancing at Ye Jiuliang who was sipping her tea, hesitant to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Out with it already,\" Fang Hui suddenly interjected coldly. \"Don’t you know what day it is? Do you want to make a spectacle of us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The woman outside claims she’s carrying Li Fifth Master’s child,\" the servant blurted out in one breath. \"She demands the Li Family give her an explanation, or she won’t leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1270,"2026-05-30T05:18:55.761Z","2026-06-01T04:30:24.264Z",1,"novelbin.me","4e23852a7f51bbd34b4ba38bdd13c2c6a975100d0c8266a4782066178c920276","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-299","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-297",877,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-cover.jpg"]