[{"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-543":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},368063,628,"Chapter 543. Brother-in-law is so scary (second update)","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-543",543,"\u003Cp>Suddenly, a figure dashed into the blurred curtain of rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the dim grey sky, the purple flower umbrella was exceptionally conspicuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang curled his lips into a smile. Where did this guy buy his umbrella?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such unique taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Chen ran toward them, holding the umbrella in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With every step he took, the rain splashed up, scattering like tiny stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped onto the porch and walked into the corridor, Mo Chen shook his umbrella, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Ye Jiuliang, \"Sister, when did you get back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang glanced at his school uniform and said flatly, \"Just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Mochan was also there, Mo Chen remembered the rumors outside and an expression of apology appeared on his face, \"Sister, I’m sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that with her intelligence, she must have long been aware that those rumors were inextricably linked to Mo Su — he couldn’t help, and all he could do was apologize first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang’s red lips lightly curved into a smile, \"Why do you always like to apologize to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing her clear ink-black eyes, Mo Chen found it somewhat difficult to begin, \"About those rumors, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his embarrassment, Ye Jiuliang took over and asked, \"Have those rumors got anything to do with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Chen numbly shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang asked, \"Then why are you apologizing to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Chen was at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had nothing to do with him, but the rumors were related to Mo Su, his sister — how could he truly absolve himself from any involvement?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No classes this afternoon?\" Seeing his troubled expression, Ye Jiuliang shifted the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Chen honestly replied, \"I skipped class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jiuliang raised an eyebrow. This little kid is also learning to skip classes like her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you had lunch yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Chen shook his head. After a trip to Tengyue Group, where was there time to eat lunch?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in and have lunch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Chen sneaked a peek at Li Mochan, then quietly followed behind Ye Jiuliang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they walked into the dining room, Jiang Yisheng had just taken his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the person who followed Ye Jiuliang in, Jiang Yisheng was slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did this mixed-race child come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day Mo Chen moved in, Jiang Yisheng happened to be busy with a concert and wasn’t home, so naturally, he hadn’t seen Mo Chen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asheng, this is Mo Chen.\" As she spoke, Ye Jiuliang turned to look at Mo Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call him brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Always obedient to Ye Jiuliang’s words, Mo Chen cheerfully called out, \"Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a mix of emotions at being called brother out of the blue, Jiang Yisheng smiled and nodded, \"Hello, I’m Jiang Yisheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit down and eat,\" said Ye Jiuliang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eager to sit next to Ye Jiuliang, Mo Chen looked up to meet Li Mochan’s cold gaze and swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting more rationally than impulsively, he stepped back and then sat down opposite Jiang Yisheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brother-in-law is terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng held back a laugh and cast a sympathetic glance at Mo Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll get used to it. As long as you don’t get too close to Jiuliang, all’s well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the suburbs, human presence was scarce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evening crows on the withered branches occasionally let out a lonely cry, adding a few touches of eeriness to the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Located in the suburbs, the apartment wasn’t very popular, especially in such a remote area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This retro apartment wasn’t large, just two floors, and to conveniently keep an eye on Mo Lingling, Ji Mingqian had rented out the whole place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see Chu Chen, did you hear me, I want to see Chu Chen, I want to go out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the second-floor room, the hysterical voice continued incessantly, repeating those few sentences over and over again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to go out, to see Chu Chen, nothing else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nurse in charge of looking after her and the guards at the door had already grown accustomed to her daily screaming and shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of a car horn came from the entrance, and the guard at the door looked over, his eyes dazzled by the headlights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car door opened, and black boots stepped onto the grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue garment edges caught the wind, revealing a black sweater underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman closed the car door and played with the car keys, walking briskly into the apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Nuo,\" the guard at the door recognized the person and said with a respectful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xinuo nodded, \"Thanks for your hard work, how’s the situation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s been making a fuss every day to see Big Boss Chu, and she’s still at it right now,\" the man said helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never encountered a woman who could make such a scene, calling out every day without ever getting tired of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xinuo’s lips curved subtly, and she strode into the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Approaching the second floor, she could hear the woman’s piercing screams from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see Chu Chen, I don’t want to eat, I want to see Chu Chen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out, go get Chu Chen for me now, I want to see him,\" she demanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nurse stood at the door with a troubled face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, someone tapped her on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nurse turned around and was met with the sight of a woman’s exquisite features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry about her, you can go back to your room and rest,\" Gu Xinuo withdrew her hand, speaking indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Security was tight in the apartment, and not just anyone could enter. Since this exceptionally beautiful woman was able to come in, she was undoubtedly the master of the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nurse looked at Gu Xinuo with gratitude, then hurriedly went downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the pay wasn’t so high, she would have resigned long ago. The woman in the bedroom was simply being unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the room, Mo Lingling’s clamoring hadn’t stopped, and it was even interspersed with the sound of things being smashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xinuo strolled into the bedroom leisurely, surveying the mess on the floor with a sarcastic smile on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still so willful during the recovery period, really, one couldn’t expect her to have an ounce of intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see Chu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clamoring stopped abruptly as Mo Lingling saw the woman who suddenly appeared before her; her face instantly soured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xinuo leisurely sized her up, a mocking sneer slipping from her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Continue shouting, why did you stop?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you, who let you in, what are you doing here?\" Mo Lingling, though not coherent, was still bold, knowing full well she wouldn’t gain any favors in front of Gu Xinuo yet trying to assert herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping around the mess, Gu Xinuo walked up to her, looking down at her from a higher position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plaster on her foot was gone, and the bruise on her neck had faded quite a bit; her recovery seemed to be going well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xinuo twisted her lips, her tone laced with mockery, \"Chu Chen is busy, so here I am, visiting you on his behalf, aren’t I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Gu Xinuo dressed in designer clothing, in contrast to her own plain nightgown and haggard face, it seemed like a world apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The extreme disparity deepened Mo Lingling’s resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing here, come to gloat at my misfortune?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xinuo pulled over a chair and sat down across from her, crossing her legs at the ankle, her foot lightly tapping the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke with a half-smile, \"Are you overestimating yourself, or underestimating me, thinking I would come over to gloat at your misfortune late at night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, Mo Lingling’s gaze at her grew wary, \"Gu Xinuo, if you have something to say, just say it. Don’t beat around the bush with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, I have some good news for you; Ajiu will be back in a few days. The master’s gravestone has been destroyed; what do you think she will do to you, hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Lingling’s expression stiffened suddenly, and her heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>",1361,"2026-05-30T05:19:05.472Z","2026-06-01T04:30:24.264Z",1,"novelbin.me","bef0af90fac845a0a2a4f4c72dbb315fbede56ef014ba2f2a22feb54d65e421a","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-544","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-542",877,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-cover.jpg"]