Director Hao was stunned.

What Professor Bo meant was that there was an issue with the project transaction between the Jiang Family and Huaer Laboratory. And now this project is in Professor Bo’s hands?

Heavens, this news almost knocked Director Hao out. It was too unbelievable.

Director Hao stared intently at his boss for a while before softly saying, "Actually, I’m quite interested in this project too, Professor Bo... Is there a way, could it be..."

"The research base for this project is in Jiangcheng." Bo Xichen smiled faintly, "Does that pose any issues for you?"

Director Hao immediately responded, "No problem, not a single issue. As soon as you need me to go, I’ll pack my bags and leave immediately."

Director Hao was devoted to academic research and, at his age, was still single. In fact, Bo Xichen didn’t quite wish for him to be this way; academics are one thing, but one still needs a normal life, can’t live one’s whole life hugging a skeleton, right?

Therefore, he pondered a bit and spoke slowly, "Here’s the deal, later I and An Xi might be stationed in Jiangcheng permanently, but Beicheng Yunxi Hospital here needs someone trustworthy to stay, and my ideal candidate in mind is you."

Hearing this, Director Hao hesitated. If Professor Bo valued him so much, if he pursued his academic interests, wouldn’t that be quite unreasonable?

So, he gazed expectantly at Bo Xichen.

Bo Xichen chuckled, "How about this, you can go to Jiangcheng when you’re on vacation, wouldn’t that be the best of both worlds?"

Director Hao felt this arrangement was perfect, and joyfully agreed. After he left, Bo Xichen extinguished his cigarette and got up to go to the hospital ward.

After three days of rest, King Jingyao was doing much better and had begun having Wang Jingchuan bring over documents for him to review. Just as Bo Xichen pushed the door open and entered, King Jingyao was leaning against the headboard reading a document, his eyebrows furrowed as if something was troubling him.

Hearing footsteps, he looked up, "Xichen, you’re here."

Bo Xichen smiled, "You look much better."

After he spoke, King Jingyao’s gaze fixed on him for a long moment, and the old brother awkwardly said, "You’re much more formal with me now."

Bo Xichen just smiled and didn’t respond.

The old brother understood in his heart and sighed lightly, "Alright, I’m not blaming you, I know it’s because of that little rascal that there’s a distance between us."

Saying that, he glanced at Bo Xichen again, "The young ones are like this, and so are the older ones."

He wasn’t referring to anyone else but Bo Nianyao.

Since their previous falling out, Bo Nianyao had completely cut ties with him. Even when he was in the hospital, they treated him just as another patient being ignored, not visiting at all, not just him, even Old Lin hadn’t come, which still made the old brother somewhat apprehensive.

After all, after the last incident, the status of the Bo Family in Beicheng changed, and even the people around him covertly sided with the Bo Family and that little rascal, pretending he didn’t know, he simply acted like he didn’t know.

As he spoke, Bo Xichen chuckled again and bent over to check King Jingyao’s physical condition.

After finishing the examination and straightening up, putting away his things slowly, King Jingyao remembered something, "By the way, in a few days when I’m discharged, arrange for you to meet with that William."

Bo Xichen asked directly, "Is it regarding that project? That would be unnecessary since Jiang Bin has already sent Jiang Chaoge to sign with William."

His wording was quite subtle, not saying the contract was with Huaer Laboratory, but rather William. Unfortunately, at that moment, the old brother was too anxious to catch the difference, instead, he frowned, "How could it be finalized in just a day or two?"

This deal wasn’t supposed to involve Jiang Chaoge, how did she end up switching sides to Jiang Bin?

But the old brother was a shrewd old bird, a bit of thought unraveled the matter, and he couldn’t help but darken his expression.

Jiang Chaoge was trying to use this project to wrest power!

Haha, she certainly has quite the imagination!

Just as King Jingyao’s anger reached its peak, the female protagonist entered. Opening the door, she was greeted by King Jingyao’s grim face, and she hesitated for a moment, "Mr. Wang, are you feeling unwell?"

King Jingyao looked over.

Bo’s little uncle stood there with a subtle smile hidden in his indifferent expression, just waiting for King Jingyao’s reaction—being pressed to the limit, it was time to take a stand, would he resist to the end, or sacrifice himself for the project?

Bo’s little uncle admitted he had a bit of a mischievous streak.

And King Jingyao did not disappoint him, his expression quickly turned around like changing a mask, facing Jiang Chaoge with spring warmth, "Oh, it’s Chaoge, with work keeping you busy, still finding time to visit an old fellow like me, it’s been hard on you."

As he spoke, he cast a look at Wang Jingchuan, "I can’t drink my snowy iced tea, bring it for Chaoge, the temperature is just right now."

Jiang Chaoge wasn’t a fool, she naturally guessed what King Jingyao’s sudden warmth was directed at, clearly, word had gotten out. She responded somewhat reservedly, "It’s a bit warm, but how could I trouble the secretary general to serve me?"

Wang Jingchuan, being a sharp individual, knew his boss needed to win over Dr. Jiang now, so he graciously said, "Dr. Jiang is an important guest of Mr. Wang, it’s no trouble, it’s truly an honor for Jingchuan."

King Jingyao chuckled, "Jingchuan sure knows how to talk. He usually respects women like you, Chaoge, the most. If you’re too polite with him, you’d be treating me as an outsider."

The old brother, even lying in a hospital bed, hadn’t lost his charm with women. Even though Jiang Chaoge was assertive, such a figure speaking kindly to her was still something she appreciated.

Instantly, Jiang Chaoge felt elevated, and she even responded to Bo Xichen with less formality than usual. Bo’s little uncle didn’t mind, merely smiled faintly and then left.

Jiang Chaoge watched his back, gently pressing her lips together.

Bo Xichen returned to his office, made a call to the little one at home, instructing her not to run around, then focused on the documents for a while. During his break, the assistant came over: "Professor Bo, Dr. Jiang said she wants to see you."

Bo Xichen capped the pen in his hand, "Isn’t she with Mr. Wang? Why is she coming to see me?"

Though he said this, he still went to see her.

Jiang Chaoge was indeed quite different from before. Now she had confidence and didn’t need to go out of her way to please King Jingyao. She felt she was now on par with her former senior, and once the Jiang Family gained power, her status would further change.

Of course, she would let King Jingyao stay in position for a few more years; after all, others could never compare to one’s own husband.

Jiang Chaoge calculated shrewdly, but she also knew she couldn’t afford to offend Bo Xichen too much. After all, she might need him in the later stages of the project development. As Jiang Chaoge arrived, Bo Xichen knew exactly what she was up to, but he didn’t mention the incident of Huaer Laboratory’s stolen documents, simply smiling as he declined her, using the excuse of Gu Anxi.

He said, "If I work with you, my wife might not be too happy."

Jiang Chaoge paused, her expression turning slightly unpleasant, and she opened her mouth with a hint of restraint: "Senior, we’ve known each other for years. When have you ever been impulsive? Anxi is young and having conflicts with Mr. Wang; how come you, always steady, are also getting involved?"

Bo Xichen smiled slightly, "Isn’t a family supposed to stand together?"

Jiang Chaoge paused again, then spoke slowly, as if deeply deliberating: "Senior, you’re spoiling her too much. This way, she could drag down the entire Bo Family."

Hearing this, Bo Xichen leaned back, his expression turning indifferent: "Chaoge, don’t forget she saved Beicheng last time, including your mother."

He rarely spoke harshly: ’One must be grateful.’

Jiang Chaoge hadn’t expected him to corner her with this, but indeed, she couldn’t refute it. Her face stiffened for a moment before she replied in a tense voice: "Senior, I’ll wait for you to change your mind; I hope there will be a day we can cooperate."

Bo Xichen just smiled faintly, very graciously escorting her to the door. Jiang Chaoge, having hit a wall here, felt displeased, thinking Bo Xichen was rigid, lacking in understanding of romance.

She paused for a moment before leaving.

At this time, it was also the end of the workday. After wrapping things up, Bo Xichen drove home.

The car slowly drove back to Si Garden and had just stopped when a little figure darted into the car.

He turned off the engine and turned his head: "Was it boring at home?"

The little darling who missed him dearly wrapped her arms around his neck: "Yes, missed you very, very much."

Bo Xichen chuckled and pulled her over to settle on his lap... It was a while before he looked up, his voice slightly hoarse: "What delicious food to eat tonight?"

She counted a few dishes on her fingers, then became a bit embarrassed because they were all her favorite foods.

Uncle Bo looked at her guilty little face, chuckling indifferently, opened the car door with one hand, and carried her out, "I won’t get jealous of you."

"Uncle, you’re the best." She hugged him, softly saying.

He carried the clinging little one like a conjoined twin. Fortunately, though lean, his arms were very strong, often able to lift her with one hand...

As they walked, they talked, "Uncle, I heard Jiang Chaoge signed a contract with that foreigner."

He responded with a hum: "Yes."

She lay against his shoulder, lightly exhaling: "But I inadvertently found out Huaer Laboratory already donated the project to Z Charity for free, so didn’t Jiang Chaoge lose five billion and infringe? Can we sue the Jiang Family to the point of bankruptcy?"

Uncle Bo responded with another gentle hum.

Gu Anxi was stupefied for a moment, her little face moving closer to his ear, "And you didn’t tell her?"

Uncle Bo turned to look at the little one close by, smiling: "Why should I tell her?"

She widened her eyes, hardly able to believe it. After a long time, she murmured, "Uncle, you’ve become bad."

"Very bad?" Uncle Bo asked her seriously.

She nodded vigorously: "Yes, very, very bad."

Uncle Bo laughed lightly, carrying her as he walked inside Si Garden. The household staff saw them and awkwardly avoided eye contact, but understood. Young couples are glued together like that.

However, their relationship is truly good.

Mrs. Xiao Bo was so pampered at home, it seemed as if even when she took an afternoon nap, the three Bo family elders were eager to stand by her bed and fan her...

While Bo Xichen was holding her just seated in the dining room, Gu Anxi received a phone call.

It wasn’t from a stranger but from Min Xin.

Min Xin’s voice was particularly urgent: "Anxi, help put out the fire."

Gu Anxi was leisurely picking at her food, planning to coax Uncle to take her out to play. Hearing Min Xin’s words, she felt something was wrong and couldn’t wait to throw the phone away...