"Nervous?"
The two stood arm in arm at the entrance to the Bo Family's ancestral home.
The Bo Family's ancestral home stood far out in the suburbs. They owned the entire surrounding area, making it practically a mountain estate. Perhaps they had harbored ambitions of expanding overseas from the beginning, for the house was built in a rare, old-fashioned Western style.
Surrounded by verdant woods, with mountains behind it and water nearby, its picturesque scenery and opulent decor all spoke to the Bo Family's deep foundations.
"What is there to be afraid of? Whatever happens, I've got you, don't I?" Lin Xingye leaned closer and linked his arm through Bo Xi's. "You wouldn't let anyone bully me, would you?"
Whatever the hell this turns out to be today, we've got to check it out!
Bo Xi gazed at him. Lin Xingye's eyes held nothing but trust and dependence on him.
Bo Xi took his hand, interlacing their fingers. "Absolutely not."
Bo Xi led him toward the second-floor reception hall with practiced ease. The bodyguards at the entrance did not dare stop them, but they could not hide their surprise.
Lin Xingye found that a little strange.
Did he never come to these gatherings before? These people look like they've barely ever seen him.
Bo Xi moved closer to him without drawing attention. "Come on. Watch your step on the stairs."
Lin Xingye was instantly distracted. The thought of having to put on an act shortly still made him somewhat nervous. These were Bo Xi's parents, after all.
Sorry, everyone.
The two appeared openly in the doorway. At first sight of Bo Xi, Bo Father's expression was one of delight. After all, Bo Xi had never attended a family banquet before.
Who knew how many people resented it, or even suspected