My Fortune-Blessed Leading Lady
Chapter 289: The Harsh Bo Yan

Chapter 289: Chapter 289: The Harsh Bo Yan

Lu Nanzhou wished he could disappear on the spot as he looked at Lu Xizhou with confusion, "That can’t be right, I can’t be that bad, brother..."

Lu Xizhou looked like he was about to have a heart attack, "Don’t call me. You really didn’t lie to me; my helplessness is just beginning, like your IQ, which is beyond my help."

Lu Nanzhou: "It’s just one loss, and now you’re making personal attacks?"

Bo Yan gently brushed the stray hairs beside the young girl’s cheeks back and looked at her softly, "Shall we have a game?"

"Mmhmm."

Yuran actually had many hobbies, but as Fu Yuran, her workload was unimaginably heavy. Often, she would put her own interests aside.

Nevertheless, in the rare moments of respite, she still indulged in her hobbies in private, and those days were the happiest—days she never shared with anyone.

Although she was exhausted every day, she was happy every day.

When Annan first saw Yuran holding a cue stick, she was somewhat bewildered and murmured a question to Bai Leyao, "Yaoyao, did you know she plays billiards?"

Bai Leyao was even slower to react, "Ranran can play billiards too, awesome."

Annan: "..."

Qi Nian watched with great interest as Yuran caressed the cue stick and walked to one side of the pool table with a very relaxed expression, as if this wasn’t a challenge at all. She liked billiards too and often went to play by herself as a child.

But she played less after growing up and moving in with her little uncle.

Still, if she had the chance to play, she wouldn’t refuse.

Seeing Yuran’s proficient movements, it was clear she was an expert. Qi Nian wondered whether she could pocket the balls.

So she subconsciously followed Yuran’s movements around the table.

As a devoted escort, Bo Yan naturally remained wherever Yuran was. Seeing Yuran select a good spot, his eyebrows twitched upwards.

"Expert indeed!"

Herman commented while standing next to Si Yao.

Si Yao nodded almost imperceptibly, "Definitely an expert."

From her body movements to her demeanor and gaze, it was evident that she was not only an expert, but a highly skilled player at that.

Si Yao’s gaze couldn’t help but shift to the Lu brothers, worrying for them.

The couple was clearly a pair of crafty sweet soup balls. Although Lu Xizhou understood this, he still couldn’t resist being a brother-pampering fanatic.

Serves him and his brother right for being tricked.

Yuran’s pool stance was well-practiced, and her technique was excellent—the cue ball bounced off the nearest cushion and struck the intended object ball, rolling straight into the central pocket under the table.

After that, Yuran’s stroke became much more effortless, matching Bo Yan’s without falling behind. From his initial indulgence, Bo Yan’s expression transitioned to one of admiration.

When the person you like shares the same hobby as you do, the feeling in your heart is different.

Until the last ball went into the pocket, Lu Nanzhou hadn’t recovered from his shock. He counted the balls in the pockets.

He felt utterly defeated.

Yuran, on the other hand, grinned and pounced toward Bo Yan, jumping into his arms and planting a kiss on his chin, "Xiaoqi, I won, I won."

Her jubilant and proud laughter made Bo Yan unable to hold back his smile. He held the young girl in his arms and returned a kiss. His eyes were so tender they seemed to weep, "My baby is really amazing."

Everyone else covered in goosebumps: "...Ew... Disgusted..."

But who is the great actor, Bo Yan?

Would he change anything because others couldn’t stand it? No chance.

He led the little girl to the Lu brothers, extending his slender, jade-like fingers, "Hand over the money."

Lu Nanzhou snorted, "What’s the rush? Do I look like someone who would default on a debt? Again."

Yuran glanced up at Bo Yan, Again?

Bo Yan raised an eyebrow, looking disdainfully at Lu Nanzhou, "Let’s have it then, just don’t cry later."

"Do I look like someone who would cry?"

"Very much so."

Lu Nanzhou was furious, "One million per game, let’s go nine more rounds. Big brother has plenty of money. If I don’t have it, my brother does, keep it coming."

Lu Xizhou didn’t even have time to stop his brother’s bold assertion.

My brother has it? Why do you say that with such confidence?

My money is mine, what does it have to do with you?

After the little brother has made such grand claims, as an older brother, I shouldn’t be crushing his confidence, right?

Lu Xizhou had a forlorn look on his face, gesturing towards Bo Yan, "Go ahead, play. I give up trying to save him."

After ten rounds, the last game was won by the Lu brothers thanks to Yuran going easy on them, and Lu Nanzhou triumphantly said to Bo Yan, "You admit defeat?"

Bo Yan took the pool cue from Yuran, handed it to the approaching servant, and chuckled, "Winning one out of ten games because my baby deliberately let you win, you really shouldn’t be stepping on me with such unwarranted confidence."

Yuran tugged at Bo Yan’s wrist, "Brother Qi, you, just say less."

She had seen for herself that when Bo Yan was with his brothers, he never seemed to speak nicely.

He would just make remarks that made you doubt your life.

Lu Nanzhou felt his abilities were being seriously doubted, "Sister-in-law, did you let me win?"

Bo Yan quickly retorted, "What else do you think? Don’t you have any idea of your own capabilities?"

Yuran didn’t know what to say and could only give an awkward laugh, while Si Yao came over to change the subject, "Nanzhou, you’re better off in the lab. It’s high-end there; Xiaoqi can be completely dominated by you when you play.

These ordinary fields are not for you."

Bo Yan raised his eyebrow, looking at Si Yao with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile, "Big brother, do you need a game? So, little brother can let you realize how much of a loser you are?"

Si Yao, "No need."

After all, tonight was their grand wedding, and it was a simple ceremony without the custom of teasing the bridal chamber. It was getting late, and it wasn’t appropriate to keep bothering the newlyweds to play here.

One must not disturb a newlywed couple, for a spring night is worth a thousand gold. It really isn’t right.

Si Yao and the others were busy with official duties, and they tried their best to free up time to witness Bo Yan’s happiness because of their special relationship. Now that the wedding had perfectly concluded, there was no need for them to linger.

Before leaving, he slowed his steps and walked shoulder to shoulder with Bo Yan, "Don’t worry about the legalization of the marriage certificate; Gao Can will take care of it. You guys should rest well."

Bo Yan walked them to the door, "Then take care, I won’t see you out."

Lu Nanzhou couldn’t let go of the unanswered question from earlier and approached the two, "Sister-in-law, Xiaoqi, did you really go easy on us just now?"

Though he lost nine million and it wasn’t his money, he still couldn’t bear to believe that he lacked skills that much.

Yuran really didn’t have the heart to crush him.

But Bo Yan was different, his smile was rather perfunctory, "Does it make you happy to be crushed? Yes, that’s right, we let you win."

One would have thought Lu Nanzhou would be devastated by this, but instead he glared at Bo Yan, fuming, "Just wait, don’t be so pleased with yourself."

Lu Xizhou darted back, grabbing him by the nape of the neck, "Less nonsense, you’re still talking after such an embarrassing loss? Xiaoqi, sister-in-law, you should go to bed early, we’re leaving first."