Chapter 139: His Mother's Show of Authority

This show of authority was entirely within Gu Wenyan's expectations; she wasn't surprised, knowing this day would come sooner or later.

Since Bao Sihan's mother was dissatisfied with her in every way, she would use her actions to let Bao Mu know...

That Bao Mu had no hope of finding a more suitable daughter-in-law for Bao Sihan anywhere in Jingcheng.

Either accept her.

Or, still, accept her.

After all, Bao Sihan's feelings for Gu Wenyan were so genuine and deep that he couldn't do without her; without Gu Wenyan, Bao Sihan could never accept anyone else.

These feelings far exceeded everyone's imagination, though it sounded incredible when spoken aloud.

Bao Sihan did favor Gu Wenyan enough, so at this moment, Gu Wenyan had no worry at all about being unable to get along peacefully with Bao Sihan's mother.

Although there would still be many conflicts between them, even so, no one could shake Gu Wenyan's position in the Bo Family from now on.

Even Bao Sihan's mother, whose presence in the Bo Family was particularly distinct, could not stop Gu Wenyan from withstanding the pressure.

Besides... Gu Wenyan had nothing to fear.

That was why she now had the intention of meeting his mother.

After waiting outside for quite a while, the butler came out several more times, each time with a very apologetic expression.

The butler even hinted that, if she couldn't wait any longer, she could inform the Head of the Family.

With Bao Sihan stepping in, this problem would naturally be resolved.

However, Gu Wenyan had no intention of telling Bao Sihan right now.

If she told Bao Sihan now, wouldn't that mean she'd lost?

If Bao Sihan got involved in the conflict between her and Bao Mu, her ability would also be questioned.

It happened that Gu Wenyan had nothing else to do right now, so she sat in the shade outside the Bo Family's gate and looked up some information for a while; regarding her work at Gu Group, she still had quite a bit she needed to learn.

Now that she was free and bored, she could make full use of these fragmented bits of time to study.

This was also a way of learning for Gu Wenyan.

When absorbed in study, Gu Wenyan no longer cared about the passage of time.

Inside the house, Lan Tian attended Bao Mu at her side, adding fuel to the fire: "She's still not planning to leave—she must be squatting outside... wanting everyone to know about this, then telling the Head of the Family! And then making the Head of the Family feel sorry for her!"

Bao Mu sipped her tea unhurriedly: "This little trick can't hurt me; it's fine, let Gu Wenyan keep waiting."

The temperature was very high today, and if she kept waiting like that, the butler standing nearby was very worried.

What if Gu Wenyan fainted, or complained to the Head of the Family because of it... what would they do then?

But the butler couldn't bring himself to say anything; in this household, he was after all just a person who managed daily affairs, and couldn't truly influence the masters' decisions.

So at this moment, the only thing the butler could do was secretly pray that the Head of the Family would learn of this matter soon and come back to take charge, lest the Madam suffer any other harm—that would be a serious problem...

After another hour passed, Bao Mu seemed to finally remember the matter and asked casually: "How is it going."

The butler immediately answered: "Still waiting outside."

"At this time, if we don't let her in... she'll definitely complain to the Head of the Family!" Lan Tian said deliberately. "Madam, perhaps you'd better let her in first!"

Lan Tian was deliberately saying such things now, because she knew that the more she said this, the less the Madam would agree to let Gu Wenyan step into the house right now.

However, she had miscalculated.

Bao Mu would not be influenced by Lan Tian; although her purpose was to give Gu Wenyan a show of authority, to let her cool her heels outside and understand exactly what her position was.

Don't think that just because she'd marry into the Bo Family later, she could act recklessly within the Bo Family.

But she had a good sense of measure; calculating the time, it was about right, just enough by now...

Bao Mu then looked at the butler: "Let her in, lest people say our Bo Family doesn't know how to receive guests."

This remark was also quite deliberate, describing Gu Wenyan as a guest.

The butler sighed inwardly and could only obediently follow Bao Mu's instructions and go to the gate: "Madam, the Madam says you may go in now."

Gu Wenyan nodded: "Thank you, butler."

After waiting outside for so long, there wasn't the slightest change in expression on her face, as if the long wait outside hadn't affected her at all.

Bao Mu didn't look at Gu Wenyan either, just sat there drinking tea on her own.

And after Gu Wenyan came in, Lan Tian immediately said to her: "You've come to the Bo Family to see our Head of the Family? But the Head of the Family isn't here today; if you have any other business, wait until the Head of the Family returns to discuss it!"

"I'm not here to see Si Han, just visiting the home."

As soon as these words were spoken, Bao Mu indeed couldn't hold back any longer; she put down her teacup and turned to look at Gu Wenyan.

A mocking expression appeared on Bao Mu's cold, arrogant face of a noblewoman: "Miss Gu, you haven't married into our Bo Family yet, so why are you already identifying yourself as a member of our Bo Family? I didn't expect this to be the Gu Family's upbringing!"

Lan Tian immediately chimed in: "Madam, you may not know this Miss Gu... she didn't grow up in the Gu Family as a child, so the Gu Family's upbringing is of no use to her at all."

"Because she grew up in the countryside, she probably didn't receive any good education; please don't be angry, this is a special circumstance."

"Is that so? I see, no wonder this Miss Gu gives people such an unusual feeling—so she has such a background."

They made a fine coordinated pair, their words laced with sarcasm toward Gu Wenyan.

They expected to see anger rise on Gu Wenyan's face, or even see her leave in a rage.

They would be greatly mistaken to think so.

Gu Wenyan curved her lips in a smile, completely unconcerned by their verbal barbs, and after approaching, she walked straight over and sat down on the sofa opposite Bao Mu.

Gu Wenyan sat with a straight back and elegant posture, her expression serene and refined, her demeanor transcendent; as she was, she showed no fear before Bao Mu, nor any of those so-called vulgar airs.

Bao Mu glanced at Gu Wenyan, puzzled—why did she feel that this time seeing Gu Wenyan...

Was so vastly different from the Gu Wenyan in her memory?

Bao Mu didn't believe that the Gu Wenyan she had once seen possessed the poise she now had.

Especially since today Gu Wenyan was wearing what looked like a modified qipao, which wrapped her delicate figure and had a very classical charm; even the imperious Bao Mu couldn't find fault with it.

In terms of appearance alone, Gu Wenyan and Bao Sihan truly made a perfect match.

While Bao Mu observed silently, Gu Wenyan gently inhaled the faint fragrance in the air: "Such a fresh and crisp scent—Auntie is drinking West Lake Longjing, aren't you?"

Lan Tian herself had never even tasted it, yet she put on a smug look and said, "Of course! This is premium pre-Qingming Longjing tea — only a tiny amount is produced every year! Not just anyone gets to drink it!"