Pampered By My Fake Boyfriend's Brother-Chapter 447 Mom

The news of Bao Xun’s return to the Bao Family spread throughout the circle the next day. Many families on good terms with the Bao Family came with their daughters to offer congratulations. That little intention of theirs, how could Madam Bao not see through it? On the surface, she neither refused nor accepted, and instead chatted warmly, discussing trivial family matters, and dispatched many visiting guests.

However, much to everyone’s disappointment, no one saw a trace of Bao Xun. The word put out by Madam Bao was that her grandson was unwell these days and not fit to see guests.

That day, Madam Bao was resting in her bedroom, her eyes barely closed, when she heard the shouting voice of her third son outside. She had no choice but to sit up with the help of a servant.

When Bao Lao San stepped into the bedroom, he saw the elder’s cold face and sheepishly called out, "Mom!"

"Speak, what’s the matter?" Madam Bao raised her hand to rub the space between her eyebrows, her impatience plainly visible.

Bao Lao San ignored the look of disdain from the elder; after all, how rarely had his mother shown him a pleasant face over the years?

Bao Lao San swallowed hard, struggling to ask, "Mom, has Ah Xun returned?"

"Hmph..." Madam Bao raised an eyebrow, looking at her somewhat bloated son, and scoffed, "Your skills in gathering information have regressed."

There was a trace of sarcasm in Madam Bao’s words. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

However, upon hearing this, Bao Lao San couldn’t help but shiver. He hung his head in fear and feigned composure, saying, "I don’t understand what you’re saying." In fact, he had received the news as soon as Bao Xun returned to the old house; he was just too engrossed in soft beds and warm fragrances at the time to extricate himself.

"In front of me, there’s no need to put on airs." Madam Bao couldn’t be bothered to waste her words on him. This son of hers only had so much capability. Normally, she let him place spies around only to see what skills he had, but the results had greatly disappointed her.

After all, her son was superficial. The people he sent out only knew to keep an eye on Shaojin, not realizing that all his actions were clearly observed by her astute eldest grandson!

In the Bao Family, having a mind for strategy is a good thing, but with too narrow a vision, only knowing internal strife, how could one achieve great things? This is also one reason Madam Bao allowed Bao Shaojin to suppress her son.

"Mom!" Bao Lao San bent over, trembling slightly, not daring to raise his head.

"Forget it." Looking at her son in front of her, Madam Bao sighed deeply, "Tell me, what’s your purpose here."

After listening to the elder’s account, Bao Lao San’s face turned very unpleasant, yet he dared not refute. He stammered, "We’ve been looking for Ah Xun for so many years, why did he suddenly decide to come home?" After speaking, he slowly lifted his head to observe the elder’s expression.

It wasn’t until Madam Bao’s gaze fell upon him that he hurriedly averted his eyes.

"This is his home; if not return, should he always wander outside?" Madam Bao sharply retorted.

"Yes, yes, this is his home." Listening to his mother’s reprimand, Bao Lao San hurriedly agreed, but at the same time, he voiced his inner doubts, "Then would you let him return to Bao Corporation to work this time?"

This was indeed the purpose of his visit.

The head of Bao Corporation is Bao Shaojin, and if Bao Xun is allowed to come to Bao Corporation, then his nephew would be even more powerful, which for Bao Lao San would be a disaster.

Madam Bao’s gaze shifted slightly, landing on the cup of tea next to her, her son’s little schemes didn’t need much thought to guess.

Seeing his mother staring at the tea absentmindedly, Bao Lao San quickly stepped forward like a lackey, bringing the teacup to Madam Bao’s lips.

Seeing her son close at hand, facing his flattery, Madam Bao symbolically sipped the tea.

After seeing his mother drink the tea, Bao Lao San’s expression gradually relaxed, and after putting down the cup, he retreated to his original spot.

At this moment, Madam Bao looked at her slightly cumbersome son in front of her, and her heart softened a bit, "Sit down."

Bao Lao San was surprised and opened his mouth, feeling a bit emotional, "Th-thank you, Mom!"

In her youth, Madam Bao had given birth to three sons; the first two were geniuses with foresight and great talent. Only Bao Lao San, overshadowed by his two brothers, was regarded as the most ordinary in everyone’s eyes. When others mentioned him, it was merely as "Bao Yun’s younger brother," yet he still deeply respected his two brothers.

In Bao Lao San’s eyes, as long as he could receive a little bit of care from his elders, it was a great comfort to him.

In the warm bedroom, Bao Lao San moved to a seat by the window, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Watching the changes in her son’s expression, Madam Bao also felt a ripple in her heart. Over the years, she indeed had neglected her youngest son, so from a young age, he tried every way to prove himself. Despite not making any progress in his career all these years, he still worked tirelessly to climb up, even resorting to underhanded means...

All these, she chose to turn a blind eye to because, after all, it was what she owed him.

Madam Bao took a deep breath, recalling his earlier question, and with a serious look on her face, she said to her son, "Ever since Shaojin came into power, you’ve harbored resentment over the years, haven’t you?"

"Mom." Bao Lao San exclaimed in horror, "I wouldn’t dare."

"Don’t forget, you came from my womb. Whatever you’re thinking, how could I not know?"

Bao Lao San fell silent, gripping the armrests on either side tightly.

"If I let you take over, do you think you have the talent to push Bao Corporation to its current heights?" Madam Bao’s words were sharp and piercing.

Leaving Bao Lao San speechless.

"As for the concern you initially had, rest assured, Ah Xun won’t enter Bao Corporation." Madam Bao knew her son was very curious about this question and candidly addressed it.

For some reason, before coming, Bao Lao San’s mind was preoccupied with whether Bao Xun would enter Bao Corporation. But when the elder clearly told him, he unexpectedly felt a sense of desolation.

The things he cared about most were of no significance to some in the Bao Family.

Looking at her dispirited son, Madam Bao continued, "From the moment Shaojin became the heir of Bao Corporation, he proactively assured me that regarding your interests, he wouldn’t encroach a bit. Even later, when your powers were suppressed by him, think about it, were you ever shortchanged on the benefits you received?" Madam Bao’s words were crystal-clear and powerful.

She is indeed skilled in the business world, and her way of admonishing others is exceptional.

After her words, Bao Lao San felt a rush of emotion. She was right; over the years, not only have the benefits he received not been reduced, but they have even increased several times compared to before. Previously, Bao Lao San thought these were things he deserved, but now, in retrospect, wasn’t it all authorized by his nephew?

Some truths often make one’s heart ache.

What shocked Bao Lao San the most was that his nephew had actually personally promised his mother this. Bao Shaojin’s actions undoubtedly felt like a severe slap to his face.