[{"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-416":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},367936,628,"Chapter 416, I’m being nosy (One more update)","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-416",416,"\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian was at a loss for words, his stomach hurt so much that even his lips looked pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng took his own backpack, pulled out a thermos, unscrewed the lid, and handed it to him, \"Take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention a thermos cup, Ji Mingqian himself would never carry water with him, usually quenching his thirst with cold drinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian looked at the thermos cup handed to him, steam billowing out gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you looking at, hurry up and drink some hot water,\" Jiang Yisheng huffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian reached out to take the thermos cup, his fingertips touching his, icy cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng frowned and continued to rummage through his backpack for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water was too hot, Ji Mingqian took small sips, his stomach felt warm but was still uncomfortably tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person beside him was engrossed in searching his backpack, drawing Ji Mingqian’s sideways glance, \"What are you looking for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oil,\" Jiang Yisheng said without lifting his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian was startled, \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile traced Jiang Yisheng’s lips as he pulled a bottle of medicinal oil out of his backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transparent crystal bottle reflected the purple oil, casting enchanting colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here you go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian looked at the crystal bottle extended to him, his gaze on it was oddly probing, \"For drinking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng rolled his eyes at him, \"For rubbing, it’s medicinal oil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He should make him drink it for a try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t fallen anywhere, why are you giving me medicinal oil?\" In Ji Mingqian’s mind, medicinal oil was something used when injured from a fall or a hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng stared at him for a few seconds, contempt brewing in the depths of his eyes, \"Aren’t you having a stomachache?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t rub it, I’ll just bear with it and it will be fine,\" Ji Mingqian said indifferently, sipping his water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hated the pungent smell of medicinal oil a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his nonchalant attitude, a touch of annoyance shaded Jiang Yisheng’s brows, \"Your complexion is as pale as a ghost, and you call that fine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His normally mild voice suddenly turned cold, \"Are you going to apply it or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian stubbornly responded, \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I’m being nosy.\" Jiang Yisheng moved his gaze away indifferently and turned his back on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere that had just begun to warm up suddenly dropped back to frigid territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian stared at the back of his head, a trace of confusion passing through his attractive peach-blossom eyes beneath his arched brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he angry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng’s eyes were closed, but he felt anything but sleepy, his chest tight, the irritation within him roiling uncontrolled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his own fault for meddling, for making a fool of himself. Ji Mingqian, if you’re in pain, you deserve it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to vent his simmering anger, suddenly he felt a nudge from the elbow of the person beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The medicinal oil, are you lending it or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost,\" Jiang Yisheng snapped without turning his head, anger evident in his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian was taken aback by his fury, his face full of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He touched his nose, then retracted his hand sulkily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Yisheng, are you angry?\" he asked tentatively in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng, spiteful, said, \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oho, with that tone, yet claiming not to be angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Must be kidding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian helplessly explained, \"That, I didn’t mean to pick a fight with you, it’s just that I really dislike the irritating smell of medicinal oil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng remained silent, still ignoring him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The medicinal oil, are you lending it or not?\" Ji Mingqian stretched out his hand, poking his arm, and asked with a sheepish face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s softened voice, slightly hoarse, sneaked into Jiang Yisheng’s ear, causing his long eyelashes to flutter gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed the tightly-held bottle at him, grumbling, \"Don’t disturb me again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian caught the bottle, a triumphant smile curling the corners of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looks like the anger has faded a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the faint scent of medicinal oil wafted into her nostrils, and Jiang Yisheng slowly opened her eyes, the gloom that blocked her heart lightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waves of sea breeze dispersed the mist, and the warm sunshine scattered across the sea surface, stirring up myriads of glittering ripples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After morning exercises, people from the Dark Hall rushed to the cafeteria for food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Bei, sipping on coffee, devoured a sandwich hungrily and asked unclearly, \"Is madam still tinkering with those things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Dong nodded, \"The preparations should be about done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Always being on the defensive, it’s time for fortunes to reverse; this time they would take the initiative to deliver a big surprise to those people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious about Ye Jiuliang’s odd and rare contraptions, Wei Bei grabbed a piece of bread and hurried off, \"I’m going to have a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Dong looked at his plate and frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bad habit of eating without cleaning up after himself. I wonder who let him get away with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the past two days, Ye Jiuliang had completely taken over Wei Xi’s lab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the \"warm gift\" planned for Los Island, she hadn’t closed her eyes for two days and a night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, all the items have been boxed up and sent to the plane,\" Wei Xi ran back, gasping for air, his face alight with an excited smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t wait to see the horrified expressions on the faces of those on Los Island when they found out they were being targeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys go have breakfast, we’ll set off in an hour,\" Ye Jiuliang pulled on a smile and instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Xi nodded and went to help Wei Nan clean up the mess on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping out of the lab, facing the man coming to look for her, Ye Jiuliang’s eyes lit up with a smile, and she ran over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sudden leap, she clung tightly to Li Mochan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hungry?\" Li Mochan wrapped his arms around her, his gaze lowering to the person hanging onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang nodded brightly, \"I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked, \"Then shall we eat first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feet touching the ground, Ye Jiuliang linked her arm through his and replied cheerfully, \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way to the cafeteria, Ye Jiuliang said. \"Once we settle the matter of Los Island, I need to make a trip back to the capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan asked, \"The anniversary of Old Madam Ye’s death?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang looked up at him, surprised, \"How did you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it strange that I know?\" Li Mochan reached out to ruffle her hair, \"Let’s go back together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang curled her lips slightly, \"Mhm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The midday sun carried traces of sultriness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Los Island’s geographical location was remote, and if not for the confession of a man in black, no one would have guessed that this was a base for training Dead Warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two dark airplanes slowly reduced their speed, circling above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the dazzling sunlight, the emblems of the Dark Hall on the planes shone with a captivating brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang held a pair of binoculars, the vast island completely within her view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, should we begin?\" Wei Xi, eager to start, could hardly wait to take action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang put down the binoculars, her lips curving into a chilling arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send them the big gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Xi whistled and walked away with Wei Bei, arm in arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s in that box?\" Li Mochan encircled her from behind, his gaze moving to a box placed separately not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang’s slender eyes narrowed slightly, a sly glimmer flashed, \"Firecrackers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dare to plot against her, and she’d dare to bring a crew to their turf to set off firecrackers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annihilate their people, destroy their base, and then celebrate with a box of firecrackers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mochan let out a soft chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How come his little rascal is so endearing.\u003C\u002Fp>",1320,"2026-05-30T05:18:55.761Z","2026-06-01T04:30:24.264Z",1,"novelbin.me","41d4543fca9a3c379090ee58839d0423d1d40085668d09be0144c97343d4f238","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-417","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-415",877,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-cover.jpg"]