Chapter 444: Chapter 445: Does He Look Very Old?
"You’re not getting any younger. A man’s best genes are at this age, so you should hurry up!" Bao Jinpeng urged, the purpose of his call clear: he wanted Bo Sishen to bring his daughter-in-law home and simultaneously push for an heir to the family.
"She’s not even 19 yet, just a freshman in college. She’ll graduate in three years." Bo Sishen rubbed his forehead, looking helpless.
He knew his father’s call wouldn’t come without a reason.
"Take advantage of youth! Do you think you’re still young? If you want to tie a woman down, you have to use a child. Otherwise, a young girl like her might meet someone her own age and fall in love. Then, you’ll be abandoned, old man!" Bao Jinpeng earnestly advised over the phone.
Bo Sishen’s handsome face darkened.
Old man?
Just as he was about to say something, his father interrupted, "Is it true, what they say... that you have issues in that department?"
Bo Sishen’s already dark face looked even worse. He coughed lightly and replied coldly, "She’s too young. I can’t bring myself to do it. As an upright military officer, how could I do something so cruel to a little girl? She has a bright future ahead, and I can’t bear to see her tied down by a child at such a young age."
That was Bo Sishen’s heartfelt truth.
He genuinely hoped that under his protection, Mu Shini could grow healthily and happily at her prime age, doing what she loved.
Not being prematurely tied down by family obligations.
"Go ahead and act tough! Though I’ve never met Nian Nian, I believe with her youth and beauty, she must have a line of suitors. Especially being in college now, at an age not yet worldly-wise, if you don’t watch her closely or stamp that marriage seal, she might get wooed away by some rich young man in school." Bao Jinpeng continued, "I fixed this marriage for you because I saw you couldn’t find a wife on your own. Now that the wife is home, whether you can keep her depends on you."
Bo Sishen’s brows furrowed tightly, constantly massaging his throbbing temples.
His father’s comment about his ’wimpy’ demeanor put him in a difficult position.
Wasn’t that how that bratty girl described him?
Now even his father said the same thing.
Am I really that old at this age?
"Alright, if there’s nothing urgent, I should..."
Before Bo Sishen could finish his sentence, he looked up and caught a glimpse of Mu Shini sneaking down the stairs, her little eyes caught red-handed by his piercing gaze.
"Uncle, I saw you were on the phone, so I didn’t want to disturb you. I’ll be on my way!"
Mu Shini, crouching, pretended to greet Bo Sishen calmly when their eyes met.
Then she quickly fled.
"Who? Who called you uncle? It sounded like a girl’s voice. Was that my daughter-in-law?" Bao asked excitedly.
"Father, rest well. I’ll bring her to see you when the time comes. I’m hanging up now." Bo Sishen lowered his voice as he spoke to his father on the other end of the phone.
He hung up after speaking, swiftly got up, and marched forward to grab Mu Shini, asking with a stern face, "Where are you going?"
He was sitting in the living room to prevent Mu Shini from sneaking out.
Mu Shini came down the stairs quietly, not expecting to see Bo Sishen sitting in the living room.
She thought he was deeply engaged in his phone call, only to be caught in the act!