[{"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-640":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},368110,628,"Chapter 640: Friends should have boundaries ( - 1)","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-640",640,"\u003Cp>\"This... why don’t you two discuss this properly? Talk it out, there’s no need to argue.\" The elder could tell that they knew each other and kindly advised them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the owner left, Jiang Yisheng once again snatched up the feather duster and pointed it straight at Ji Mingqian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re here to pick a fight, I won’t be polite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian raised his arm, pointing at the light red whip mark, and sneered, \"You call this being polite to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng snorted lightly, \"That’s because you deserved it, it’s your own fault for causing trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I deserved it?\" Ji Mingqian laughed out of anger, took a quick step forward, and with his distinct knuckles, he snatched the feather duster away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agile action was completed in the blink of an eye, and Jiang Yisheng was still dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at his now empty hands, his lips a calm shade of color, tightly pursed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Yisheng, just then I was going easy on you. Do you really think a lousy feather duster can control me?\" Ji Mingqian nonchalantly dusted the cabinet with the feather duster, his face bearing an arrogant smile that was simply too smug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng glanced up at him, then returned the harmonica to the shopkeeper and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ji Mingqian was at first startled, then quickly blocked his way, catching on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not buying it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You like it, don’t you? It’s all yours, buy to your heart’s content.\" Jiang Yisheng glared at him, his cool voice tinged with a hint of resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t provoke him, but he could still avoid him, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not expecting to have truly angered him, Ji Mingqian instantly forgot about coming here to settle scores and said apologetically, with a smile, \"I was just joking with you. Besides, I’m the one who got hit, not you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move aside.\" Jiang Yisheng dismissed him, his tone indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing things weren’t looking good, Ji Mingqian handed the feather duster back to him, \"Here, take it back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng didn’t even glance as he walked past him towards the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Jiang Yisheng, you’re not being that petty, are you? Really angry?\" Ji Mingqian reached out and grabbed his arm, speaking helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was he who had annoyed the other, and now he had to appease him with a smile—it was so typically Ji Mingqian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng gave him a sidelong glance and shook off his hand, \"I gave the harmonica to you, and now you’re accusing me of being petty. Ji Mingqian, get it straight who started this first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian choked, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their unguarded voices attracted the attention of others, but fortunately, since they weren’t speaking a foreign language, those around them didn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian touched his nose and cleared his throat, muttering, \"It’s your fault for not answering your phone when it’s off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng heard his words and frowned harder, \"Why should I answer when you’re calling just to take your anger out on someone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just because he switched off his phone and didn’t take his calls, so he specifically came here to pick a fight—how childish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said I was taking my anger out on you?\" Ji Mingqian retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re talking nonsense, when have I ever taken my anger out on you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Figure it out yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People nearby kept casting curious glances their way. Jiang Yisheng raised his hand to his cap, becoming even more intent on leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian pulled him back in, hastily apologizing without a second thought, \"Fine, fine, I apologize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t pull on me, a lot of people are looking.\" Jiang Yisheng said in a lowered voice, \"I still want to save face even if you don’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let them look if they want to; what’s the big deal?\" Ji Mingqian hooked up the corner of his lips and took out a card from his pocket, handing it to the owner, \"I’ll take the silver harmonica. Charge it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owner nodded with a smile and accepted his card to process the payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let go.\" Jiang Yisheng kicked his leg lightly with the tip of his foot, hissing quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did this guy eat to grow up with such strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian handed the harmonica to him, a sly smile playing on his lips, \"It’s for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want it,\" Jiang Yisheng rejected without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won’t do, I already bought it.\" Ji Mingqian forcibly stuffed the harmonica into his coat pocket, flashing a grin and revealing a set of white teeth, \"Let’s consider this a reconciliation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, here is your card.\" The shopkeeper came back and returned the card to Ji Mingqian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian reached for his card and carelessly shoved it into his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Jiang Yisheng was about to speak, he was dragged out forcefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exiting the music store, there were many alleys around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian, not knowing the way, just pulled Jiang Yisheng randomly into an alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t gone far when the person behind him suddenly stopped, forcing Ji Mingqian to halt as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian turned back to look at him with a trace of confusion in his eyes, \"Jiang Yisheng, what’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had bought him a harmonica; could it be that he was still angry with him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking free from his grip, Jiang Yisheng gazed at him intently, his eyes hiding complex emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he asked in a hoarse voice, \"Ji Mingqian, what are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just hanging around,\" Ji Mingqian said nonchalantly, without blushing or skipping a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t possibly say that he rushed over on impulse because he was upset about him not answering his calls. He wouldn’t say that; it was too lame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just hanging around, and he happened to stumble upon the music store?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng pulled a face; even he probably didn’t believe that excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there’s nothing else, I’m leaving. Don’t follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re alone, and so am I; it’s better to have company,\" Ji Mingqian nonchalantly said, hands in his pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, didn’t you say you wanted me to treat you to a meal...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng cut him off, \"Who told you I’m alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you talking about Feng Yi?\" Ji Mingqian asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s gone back to the capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian was puzzled, \"Then who else is there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A friend,\" Jiang Yisheng said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A friend?\" Ji Mingqian frowned, his gaze suspicious as he looked at him, \"Who? A man or a woman?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That doesn’t seem to concern you, does it?\" Jiang Yisheng’s gaze shifted away as he spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian’s indifferent attitude successfully angered Ji Mingqian, who reined in the smile at the corner of his mouth, \"Jiang Yisheng, what do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting his eyes, which were filled with indignation, Jiang Yisheng said, \"I don’t think I need to report to you who I am with, and friends should have boundaries. Do you understand what I’m saying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He desperately wanted to return to the life he had before he knew him; despite having no such intention, he seemed determined to give him false hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the most beautiful dream must end, and he was not sure if he had the strength to face the loneliness and pain that would come with waking from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was better to cut the tangled knot now than to suffer later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill wind passed, and the harmonious atmosphere plummeted to freezing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them, it became eerily silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian’s eyes turned a shade colder, and there was no trace of a smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you trying to say that I’m overstepping, that I’m being nosy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yisheng remained silent, his eyes downcast, his emotions indecipherable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Mingqian took this silence as an affirmation and laughed at himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s say I was being nosy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1305,"2026-05-30T05:19:09.456Z","2026-06-01T04:30:24.264Z",1,"novelbin.me","9effa95a7b0d1032e607d8113906bfe54fbf12b669d488dc8eb7dbbfae2b27fa","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-641","the-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-chapter-639",877,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-lady-of-the-prestigious-family-is-a-big-boss-cover.jpg"]