After the divorce, Mr. Gu spent every day at the crematorium.

"Sir, may I ask you a question?"

Shen Yao glanced at an old photograph on the bookshelf.

The photo shows a graceful old lady with a full head of white hair.

However, one can still see the charm she possessed back then in her facial features.

"Hmph, go ahead and ask. Let's see how you convince me to agree to your marriage with Ashura."

Old Master Bo crossed his arms, his eyes revealing a ruthless glint.

His fierce appearance is just like the enemy he is about to face on the battlefield.

Most young girls would be too scared to speak when they see him.

If it's a small child, there's a high probability they'll cry.

However, Shen Yao showed no fear in the face of the fierce and unapproachable Old Master Bo.

"Excuse me, sir, if someone offered you 100 million yuan in exchange for a divorce from your wife, would you agree?"

"Shut up! My wife is not someone you can criticize so easily!"

Enraged, Old Master Bo picked up an inkstone from his desk and threw it at Shen Yao.

It was about to hit Shen Yao's head.

Shen Yao calmly turned her head to one side and easily dodged the attack.

The inkstone slammed against the hard wall with a loud thud.

Shen Yao's heart pounded with fear, but she clenched her fists tightly and didn't show it.

Instead, she calmly met Bo Xilai's gaze.

"Old man, you must hate it, let me put it this way. You must also hate it that I objectify your and your wife's relationship like this."

"I told you to shut up!"

Old Master Bo slammed his hand on the table, and the things on the table almost flew up.

Shen Yao was horrified by what she saw.

"Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you. Since you hate it when others objectify your love and marriage, am I not one of them? If you think I am after your Bo family's money, you can draw up an agreement that I will not get any benefit. I think you know better than me how to handle these things."

"Even 1 million won't make you leave Ash?"

Old Master Bo was shocked by Shen Yao's humble yet assertive attitude.

"Old man, some things cannot be measured by money. I don't need your 1 million."

The numbers on Shen Yao's bank card now give her a great sense of security and confidence.

As Old Master Bo gazed at Shen Yao, who stood ramrod straight before him, the shock he felt made him re-evaluate the woman before him.

A woman who is opinionated, argues her point, and remains unmoved by money and power—no wonder Bo Yuxiu likes her.

At this moment, Old Master Bo's attitude towards Shen Yao changed significantly.

However, his pride as a leader for many years prevented him from bowing his head and yielding.

He sneered coldly, "One hundred million? Someone with your background, you probably couldn't earn that even if you worked day and night. I'll give you one last chance, one hundred million to leave Ashu."

Shen Yao flatly refused, "Grandpa, no matter how many times you ask, I will not leave A-Xiu. Since we are husband and wife, we should share happiness and hardship, and protect each other through thick and thin, in sickness and in health. How could I leave A-Xiu for 1 million? Even if A-Xiu no longer loves me and falls in love with someone else in the future, and we really reach the point of divorce, I hope that during this period, I can be worthy of A-Xiu's love for me."

Hearing the woman's words, Old Master Bo was deeply moved.

Especially that last sentence made Old Master Bo start to look at Shen Yao with new respect.

Yes, she chose to be loyal to Ash, but she was also very free-spirited.

She said that if Bo Yuxiu ever wronged her and it really came time to say goodbye, she would let go.

Such a determined, assertive, and dignified woman.

Even a powerful military figure like Bo Xilai couldn't help but look at her with new respect.

But looking at someone differently is one thing.

Old Master Bo still opposed this woman marrying into the Bo family.

"That sounds nice, but I'll wait and see if you can withstand the test in the days to come."

The study door finally opened.

Bo Yuxiu had been waiting anxiously outside, and as soon as he saw the door open, he immediately went forward.

Seeing that Shen Yao came out first, he quickly asked, "Did Grandpa give you any trouble?"

Shen Yao shook her head: "No, Grandpa is a very reasonable person."

"He's reasonable?"

Bo Yuxiu looked behind him at the old master Bo, who was sitting at his desk with a dark expression.

I thought to myself, if this old man were reasonable, he wouldn't have rebelled and run away abroad back then.

"Yes, Grandpa is very reasonable. He's just worried about you."

Shen Yao spoke very seriously.

It seems to be stating a fact.

Bo Yuxiu still didn't believe it.

He was worried that Old Master Bo would make things difficult for Shen Yao, so he suggested that they go home.

But then a stern, deep voice came from the study.

"Now that you're back, let's have lunch together later."

Mr. Bo announced the news directly in an unquestionable tone.

Bo Yuxiu was still worried that Old Master Bo would continue to embarrass Shen Yao, and was about to refuse.

Shen Yao said softly, "Let's have dinner together. It's rare for us to come back."

The butler also advised, "Second Young Master, you haven't had a meal with the Old Master in a long time, why don't you have lunch with him?"

Bo Yuxiu looked at Old Master Bo and saw the gray hair on his head.

Finally, he sighed and agreed.

He looked at Shen Yao gratefully, "I'm sorry you had to go through all this."

Shen Yao shook her head, "Since I've chosen to marry you, I will face everything with you."

Upon hearing this, Bo Yuxiu's eyes welled up with tears.

This woman was more sensible and reasonable than he had imagined.

Lunch was prepared by about ten chefs to a five-star standard.

Looking at the more than thirty dishes, each with its own unique color, aroma, and flavor, Shen Yao was dazzled.

On the one hand, people felt that the Bo family was indeed a wealthy family, even their meals were so extravagant.

On the other hand, I also feel that this is a bit extravagant and wasteful.

After everyone was seated, the butler walked to Shen Yao's side, bowed his head, and said softly, "Miss Shen, you should serve the old master some food and pour him some wine."

Shen Yao doubted that she had heard correctly.

What era are we living in that women still have to do these things?

Bo Yuxiu felt that it was a bit excessive.

This is how my grandmother served my grandfather when she was alive. I heard it was a tradition passed down from the old days.

Grandma couldn't change it, but Grandpa accepted it with complete peace of mind.

But it's the 21st century now, how can it still be like this?

As he spoke, he tried to stop Shen Yao from serving food to Old Master Bo.

Shen Yao gave him a look, signaling him not to speak.

Bo Yuxiu could only swallow his words.

Shen Yao got up, walked to Old Master Bo, and asked him in detail what he liked to eat. Then she used serving chopsticks to put the dishes into an exquisite plate one by one.

After serving the dishes, Shen Yao poured wine for Old Master Bo.

The usually silent old man, Mr. Bo, suddenly spoke up, "Pour one for yourself too."