Chapter 78: Chapter 69: Xu Yun Urges Su Wan to Return
Xu Yun threatened through gritted teeth, unable to hide the bitterness and hatred on her elegant face, which was even somewhat twisted.
She thought this would allow her to control Bao Ye.
After all, no matter what happened, she was still Mrs. Bao, his biological mother!
He was the one she carried for ten months and gave birth to with great effort.
From his birth until now, how much suffering has he endured over these years?
Even his existence was because she painstakingly drugged Bao Wu, leading him to drunkenly conceive him with her.
That night, however, was a permanent pain in Xu Yun’s heart.
Even now she could vividly recall Bao Wu holding her, yet calling out another woman’s name in his drunkenness.
Yes, Bao Wu mistook her for that woman when he was drunk.
The next day, once sober, Bao Wu never returned, let alone stepped into her room.
She was utterly pained; he was her husband, yet he treated her like this.
Fortunately, her belly was cooperative, and she got pregnant from that one time.
She gave birth to the Bo family’s legitimate eldest grandson, and even if he divorced her, Xu Yun was still recognized as the daughter-in-law of the Bo family, and her son was the future heir, enjoying endless wealth and glory.
Pulling her thoughts back, Xu Yun wanted to say something, but the phone was abruptly hung up.
The "dudu" sound came, and Xu Yun’s face instantly turned dark.
Furious, she grabbed the phone and smashed it hard on the floor, shattering it into pieces.
The maid beside her trembled in fright.
She bowed her head in silence, not daring to make a sound.
Being here long enough, everyone knew Mrs. Bao’s temper.
Unpredictable.
To speak rashly at this time was like hitting the gun muzzle.
Xu Yun’s knuckles turned white as she gripped the chair’s armrest, her face filled with malice: "Jiang Ruan!"
"I will never let you, a cheap woman, take my son away!"
Xu Yun cursed, her chest heaving with rage, taking quite a while to regain composure.
She turned and scolded: "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and bring me a glass of water."
"What use are you?!"
"No sharp eyes at all!"
The maid quickly replied, "Yes."
Soon, she brought over a glass of water.
It was the 65-degree water Xu Yun usually liked to drink.
But at this moment, as if her anger had gone to her head, she took a sip and then placed it directly on the table.
With a "bang," she said, "Are you trying to burn me to death, bringing such hot water?"
The maid’s eyes immediately reddened, and she softly bit her lip, "I’ll bring you another one."
Then she turned away.
Watching her back, Xu Yun withdrew her gaze, feeling utterly vexed. Each and every one of them would drive her to death sooner or later.
This time, Xu Yun was satisfied with the water, and after finishing it to soothe her throat, she came up with an idea.
Xu Yun returned to her bedroom, opened a drawer full of phones.
They were all new, with tags still attached.
She casually picked one she liked, turned it on, and, relying on memory, dialed a number.
Soon, she got connected.
"Hello, godmother." A woman’s soft voice came through, with a balance of sweetness and strength, making one instinctively feel she was surely an elegant beauty.
"Why are you suddenly calling me, is there something going on?"
Su Wan was putting on makeup, seated in the most luxurious dressing room backstage, surrounded by five or six people, bustling around her, like a queen.
Su Wan wore a red strapless dress. At twenty-nine, she had long shed her girlish purity, exuding the charm of a mature woman in every gesture.
Her red lips enhanced her allure, and Su Wan was particularly pleased with her reflection in the mirror.
She was career-driven, and with the power of the Su and Bo families, she quickly established herself in the entertainment industry, her path smooth over the years.
Hearing her voice, Xu Yun’s anger flared again: "Wan’er, you said it’s true, Bao Ye really made Jiang Ruan that little seductress the spokesperson for Bao Family!"
"I usually turn a blind eye to her indulgences, but now he’s actually brought her to the forefront, this I absolutely can’t accept."
"Bao Ye even defied me for that woman, and wants to give the whole Bao Family to her, it’s infuriating!"
Hearing her explosive anger, Su Wan’s lips curled even deeper into a smile, her eyes gleaming beautifully.
She lightly pushed the makeup artist with her fingertips, signaling them to pause before moving to another side.
Su Wan feigned surprise, her voice coming through.
"Ah, Bao Ye brother defied you for Jiang Ruan?"
"How could Bao Ye brother do that, there must be some misunderstanding, godmother. Bao Ye brother and I have grown up together, I understand him, he surely isn’t that kind of person."
Xu Yun gave a cold laugh: "That’s because you didn’t hear how he spoke to me, he’s completely bewitched by that woman now."
"Wan’er, listen to your godmother, hurry back home, okay?"
"You and Bao Ye grew up together, he surely has feelings for you."
"If you don’t return soon, the future mistress of the Bo family will really change hands to that Jiang Ruan!"
Xu Yun was all too aware of Bao Ye’s nature.
He’s just like his father.
Bao Wu was worthless, for that woman, he abandoned his wife and child, forsaking even his own father, giving up everything in the Bo family.
No matter how much Xu Yun felt she had won back then, that everything of the Bo family was hers, without a husband’s protection, she was just a widow, that thorn was still lodged in her heart.
She was truly frightened, afraid Bao Ye would be like Bao Wu, ultimately out of her control, and elope with Jiang Ruan.
Then she would truly have nothing left.
Little did she know, Su Wan was waiting for this very statement.
Jiang Ruan becoming the Bao Family spokesperson made Su Wan more anxious than anyone.
She had mentioned the spokesperson role to Bao Ye a few times, but each time Bao Ye responded that the group didn’t need it, brushing her off.
Now it was given to Jiang Ruan.
How could Su Wan swallow this injustice?
Su Wan said, "Godmother, don’t worry, I’ll listen to you. I’ll head to Beijing right away."
"But can we keep this matter confidential for now?" Su Wan’s red lips curled, her eyes filled with calculation: "I want to give Bao Ye brother a surprise."
Xu Yun was instantly pleased to hear she agreed to return: "Alright, I promise you."
"Wan’er, if only you were my biological daughter, you’re so gentle and caring, unlike that unfilial Bao Ye, who just angers me every day."
Su Wan listened, chuckling, and playfully said: "Godmother, you’ve watched me grow up, in my heart I’ve already considered you my mom."
"Moreover, once Bao Ye brother and I are officially together, soon enough I’ll have to call you mom anyway."
Su Wan shyly said.
And hearing this, Xu Yun was immediately delighted.
She laughed heartily, her face full of joy: "Exactly."
"You and Bao Ye are childhood sweethearts, grew up together, our two families are long-time friends, perfectly matched."
"In my heart, there’s no daughter-in-law more satisfying than you!"
Xu Yun heaped praises on Su Wan.
Su Wan smiled charmingly: "Godmother."
"Then let’s talk more when I return to Beijing, I bought you a gift!"
Xu Yun replied: "Alright."