Chapter 145: What If She Doesn't Get an Invitation?

Bao Mu's expression shifted slightly because of Lan Tian's words; she was naturally worried about this very issue, otherwise she wouldn't have been swayed by just a few sentences from Lan Tian.

What Lan Tian said was indeed what Bao Mu feared most right now.

Once, her husband passed away, and Bao Mu single-handedly took on everything in the Bo Family, while also raising the young Bao Sihan.

She even succeeded in seizing control of the entire Bo Family; at that time, no one believed Bao Mu could have such ability.

How could a woman possibly win against those people?

And win as Bao Sihan's mother against those wolves with wild ambitions!

At that time, the outside world was completely pessimistic, and countless rumors spread; every day people discussed what would happen if the Bo Family ultimately fell into the hands of Bao Sihan's uncles and elders…

Then the two of them, mother and son, might be driven straight out of the Bo Family, with no right to remain at all.

After all, Bo Laoyezi had always favored Bao Sihan's father the most; although his father died unexpectedly, once Bao Sihan grew up…

And Bo Laoyezi had not yet passed away, he would certainly want to leave the Bo Family to him.

Such a threat would inevitably push Bao Sihan's uncles and elders, whose desires had swelled, to act against him.

In that perilous situation, Bao Mu had to take good care of a young child while also contending with her husband's relatives, seizing power from their hands.

This was never easy; how many hardships she endured along the way, and how Bao Mu held on until now, no one knows.

But her ability, over all these years, has never been doubted by anyone.

But precisely because of those years, Bao Mu and Bao Sihan depended on each other for survival, and Bao Mu relied on her own ability to hold on until now, so… she absolutely did not want her position in the Bo Family to be affected.

Bao Mu absolutely would not allow the wife her son married to take her place, becoming the true power-holder of the Bo Family from now on, and even driving a wedge between her and her own son…

Lan Tian had served in the Bo Family for so many years that she naturally knew the Bo Family's situation best; a few casual words were enough to stir Bao Mu's deepest worry.

Bao Mu's face chilled to the extreme, without the slightest warmth; Lan Tian seized the moment to continue.

"Madam, think about it—Gu Wenyan's abilities have already been recognized by everyone. In the future, I think… if she wants the Head of the Family to obey her every word and care only about her, that wouldn't be difficult at all!"

Lan Tian sighed: "With Gu Wenyan's abilities, achieving such a level is really easy. You must start preparing now, making arrangements in advance; otherwise I'm afraid that after you've worked so hard your whole life…"

"In the end someone else reaps the fruits, and I'd feel it's unfair to you too!"

"Enough! You don't need to tell me, I understand perfectly well myself!"

Although Lan Tian was rebuked by Bao Mu, she felt smug inside; she knew Bao Mu would certainly take her words to heart at this moment.

The angrier Bao Mu appeared, the more it showed she cared about these things right now; once Gu Wenyan married into the Bo Family in the future, there would be plenty of suffering waiting for her!

Lan Tian held a grudge—Gu Wenyan had been so excessive to her… she would definitely take good revenge!

Even if she didn't have the ability to marry the Head of the Family, and couldn't become that one and only person, she still wouldn't let Gu Wenyan have it too easy!

Bao Mu had been abroad for such a long time before returning, so naturally she had to hold a banquet to let everyone know that from now on, she had returned to Jingcheng, and was still as domineering as ever.

Although she no longer handled affairs—her son had already seized great power—her position could not be replaced by anyone.

And this banquet could be said to have invited all the important figures of the entire upper society; the elite gathered, and anyone with even a little status received an invitation and would be willing to attend.

This was a banquet where one could connect with the Bo Family and even have the chance to gain more room for development; they would certainly look forward to such a moment.

The Gu Family also received an invitation, but at first only Gu Yechen received one.

As the future heir of the Gu Group, Gu Yechen's ability was of course beyond doubt.

In the future, the Gu Family's other two young masters—Gu Yefeng would surely continue with his art, just holding onto his shares.

And Gu Yeting, what he actually did many people didn't really know; they only knew he must be making a lot of money.

So in the future, it would definitely be Gu Yechen who inherited the entire Gu Family business.

It was only natural for Gu Yechen to receive an invitation, but at first it was normal that only he got one. After a day passed, suddenly another person, one that surprised everyone, received an invitation.

Gu Yechen was very surprised: "Mianmian, you got an invitation too?"

"Yes!" Gu Mianmian was still playing dumb, acting as if she didn't know why either. "Brother, why do you think Bo Laofuren wants to give me an invitation? Is it because she thinks I have the qualifications to attend, or does she have some other idea?"

Gu Yechen pondered: "Whatever the reason, since she's already given you the invitation, just go."

"Oh, got it!"

Gu Mianmian smiled lightly: "I'm actually quite surprised; I didn't expect Bo Laofuren to take the initiative to invite me."

"I'm also very surprised… tomorrow we'll go together."

"Mm! Then Sister—did she receive an invitation?"

Gu Yechen looked at Gu Mianmian: "She's Bao Sihan's wife; she doesn't need any invitation to go."

"Oh, I see… that's right, Sister's status is different after all, I shouldn't have worried like that."

Gu Mianmian felt pleased inside; she had already guessed why Bao Mu would send her an invitation. At this point, she would certainly go to the scene as much as possible to sow discord and affect… their relationship!

Since Bao Sihan's mother had taken the initiative to give her such an opportunity, she couldn't be blamed!

Gu Wenyan indeed did not receive an invitation; she was actually the last to know that Bao Sihan's mother was holding this banquet, and only learned from a certain employee at the company.

Although this employee held an ordinary position at the Gu Group, her family background was very impressive; she was only working here because she wanted to gain experience at the Gu Group.

She asked Gu Wenyan: "Bo Family's old madam is holding a banquet, you'll definitely go, right? I should be going too—see you there?"

Gu Wenyan appeared calm on the surface, just giving a light smile, but snorted coldly in her heart.

She had long expected such a situation, so it wasn't really a surprise.

If she didn't show up at the scene, what kind of rumors would spread outside—anyone could imagine.

Gu Wenyan wasn't worried at all, and called Bao Sihan: "I heard Auntie is holding a banquet; why don't we go out and find a place for a date that day?"