[{"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-393":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},367563,628,"Chapter 393, Call Me Brother (first update)","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-393",393,"\u003Cp>Echoing in her ears was the man’s deep voice, Jiang Yisheng felt her head was heavy and dizzy, unable to muster any energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you still walk?\" Ji Mingqian supported her, asking softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng nodded haphazardly, not even sure if she understood what he was asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian frowned, pulled her arm over his shoulder, and Jiang Yisheng’s entire weight pressed onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slow down.\" Ji Mingqian helped her into the hospital, and to save trouble, Ji Mingqian had Xue Wu smooth things over in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly an hour of fussing, Ji Mingqian finally could sit down to catch his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The VIP ward, with a light tube on the wall casting a soft glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere, tranquil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian sat beside the hospital bed, looking at the man receiving an IV drip, frustration crossing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could something like this happen on a rare dinner invitation; could it be that he and Jiang Yisheng had incompatible zodiac signs clashing with each other?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the ground, the slumbering person whimpered lightly and slowly opened her eyes, showing confusion within her emerald-like irises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speckled white ceiling came into view, leaving her disoriented for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feeling any better?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deep voice sounded from beside her, and Jiang Yisheng turned her head slightly, seeing weariness in the man’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As thoughts returned, she suddenly remembered she came to the hospital due to an allergy to lamb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must have worn him out earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m okay,\" she forced a smile, her voice raspy and weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian flicked her forehead, complaining unhappily, \"If you can’t eat lamb, why didn’t you say so earlier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her allergic reaction had been both fierce and sudden, and if they hadn’t arrived at the hospital in time, the outcome would have been unthinkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought it would be fine if I didn’t eat it,\" Jiang Yisheng chuckled wryly, whispering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she have known that Ji Mingqian would serve her food, and she foolishly ate the lamb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could only blame her own bad luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When can I go back?\" She hated staying here, surrounded by the smell of disinfectant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian said, \"After the IV drip, we can leave once we get the medicine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to drink water,\" Jiang Yisheng said, feeling a burning sensation in her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian picked up a cup from the bedside table and got up to pour her water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng propped herself up with difficulty and subtly glanced at the figure not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you getting up for, the IV isn’t finished yet?\" Ji Mingqian said, holding the cup and walking back, frowning as he saw her get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Jiang Yisheng was about to speak, the man suddenly leaned in close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up, her forehead against his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian didn’t mind, adjusted the pillow behind her to make it more comfortable for her to lean on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them were very close, his warm breath spraying across her brows and eyes. Jiang Yisheng bowed her head slightly, her bloodless lips involuntarily pursing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, drink some water.\" Ji Mingqian handed her the cup and then sat back down in the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng took the water cup, suppressing the inexplicable flutter in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else are you allergic to?\" Ji Mingqian asked, curious. An incident like this was enough for once; he couldn’t stand another scare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sipping water in small gulps, Jiang Yisheng said, \"Pineapple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you really do have more,\" Ji Mingqian couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s it, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking her head, Jiang Yisheng replied, \"Just these two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian glanced at the IV drip, estimating there was still half an hour left until it was done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take you back later, is anyone at Mo Garden?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng said, \"Ajiu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian was speechless, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was asking about people, right? Can you count a dog as a person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must be delirious from the sickness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, then I’ll stay the night at Mo Garden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him so sickly, he also didn’t feel at ease letting him stay alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you going back to Country Y?\" Jiang Yisheng was slightly surprised when he heard that he was staying at Mo Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian raised an eyebrow, \"I get the feeling that you can’t wait for me to hurry back to Country Y.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, that’s not what I meant.\" Jiang Yisheng rushed to explain, \"Ji Mingqian, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a second.\" Ji Mingqian cut him off, a playful smile on his face, \"Jiang Yisheng, I’ve noticed that you always address me by my full name, if I remember correctly, you’re three years younger than me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an impertinent fellow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng replied with a lack of confidence, \"You also call me by my full name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that the same? I’m older than you,\" Ji Mingqian said with self-righteousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just three years older,\" Jiang Yisheng pouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having grown up abroad, it was normal to address people by their full names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even one month older is still older than you,\" Ji Mingqian said with his legs crossed and a smile that was carefree and unrestrained, \"Call me ’brother’ and let me hear it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng silently drank water, as if he hadn’t heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Yisheng, I’ve saved you so many times, is it that hard to call me ’brother’?\" Ji Mingqian teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feng Yi is older than me, too,\" Jiang Yisheng said tepidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still calls him by his name without using ’brother’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why don’t you address him by his full name?\" Ji Mingqian’s mind was quick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up, call me ’brother,’ and from now on, I’ll look out for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng refused the idea without a second thought, \"No thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not?\" Ji Mingqian, unsatisfied, pinched his face, \"You can call Li Mochan ’cousin,’ why can’t you call me ’brother’?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng bared his teeth and pushed his hand away, \"It’s not comparable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cousin and I are related by blood, you’re not,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian felt depressed, \"But I’m older than you, is it that difficult for you to call me ’brother’ just once?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t there enough people calling you ’Brother Qian’?\" Seeing Ji Mingqian stubbornly insisting on being called ’brother,’ Jiang Yisheng was a bit exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you insist on me calling you ’brother’?\" Which wire got crossed wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially only intending to tease Jiang Yisheng, Ji Mingqian didn’t expect this guy to stubbornly refuse to call him ’brother.’ His fighting spirit was suddenly ignited, \"Jiang Yisheng, there are many benefits to being my little brother, won’t you reconsider?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng was unmoved, \"No, I won’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, why are you so stubborn? Is having me as your brother really that humiliating?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That look of disdain on his face made it seem like his character was terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Somewhat,\" Jiang Yisheng responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The IV drip is almost done.\" Seeing him with a sulky face, Jiang Yisheng changed the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian humphed softly and ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ji Mingqian, my IV drip is almost done.\" Jiang Yisheng raised his voice to remind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call me ’brother,’ otherwise there’s nothing to talk about,\" Ji Mingqian insisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiuliang is a year younger than me, she hasn’t called you ’brother,’ why should I?\" Jiang Yisheng retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who says she hasn’t? You just haven’t heard it,\" Ji Mingqian said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although every time Ajiu did call him ’brother,’ it definitely wasn’t for anything good. As a kid, whenever she called him ’brother,’ it meant she’d gotten into trouble and wanted him to take the blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t believe me? Ask her next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng looked at him with a skeptical gaze, clearly not quite believing his words.\u003C\u002Fp>",1286,"2026-05-30T05:18:55.761Z","2026-06-01T04:30:24.264Z",1,"novelbin.me","5871917e8edbe29b1ef8135b6ea7fc7110825127c9f051eef4135145aab92b31","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-394","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-392",877,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-cover.jpg"]