Chapter 35: A Beijing Household Registration
"What do you think are?" A cold voice came from outside the door. "Who gave you the nerve to interfere in my affairs? Who are you?"
She showed Zhou Ru no respect at all, enraging her completely.
"Ji Chuxing! Is this how you speak to your own mother?!"
Ji Chuxing remained calm. She faced the principal, her young face serious and composed. "First, I'm not registered in her household. Second, she didn't raise me. There's no mother-daughter relationship between us. Moreover, I suspect she's involved in child trafficking."
The crowd murmured, "... Pfft! Hahaha, Ji Chuxing, are you trying to make us laugh ourselves to death just so we can inherit your homework?"
Zhou Ru froze, then erupted in anger, her finger shaking as she pointed at Ji Chuxing, unable to say a word for what felt like forever.
"You... you..."
Even the principal was taken aback by Ji Chuxing's boldness. Before he could fully grasp the situation, she added, "If she comes to the school again to interfere in my affairs, feel free to have security remove her as a troublemaker."
Principal: "..."
Old Huang: "..."
A soft laugh echoed from outside the door.
Bo Yanchen had arrived unnoticed. After hearing about recent events, he decided to check up on things himself. He hadn't expected to overhear this conversation outside the principal's office.
That quiet laugh, though subtle, drew everyone's attention.
Bo Yanchen gestured for Ji Chuxeng to come over. As she approached him, the girl transformed into an image of obedience and sweetness.
Instinctively, Bo Yanchen slipped a piece of milk candy into her hand—his way of rewarding her while silently promising to protect her.
Turning to the principal, he said, "I forgot to mention earlier, but Xingbao's household registration has been transferred to the capital and is now under the name of Old Master Wei. To be precise, her legal guardian is now the Wei family of the capital. Thus, she has no connection to the Wen family anymore."
He glanced casually at Zhou Ru. "Madam, if you continue to harass Xingbao at this school, I will press charges against you for malicious interference. I trust the school will preserve the relevant evidence for me."
In truth, the household registration had only been finalized that very morning.
Fang He promptly handed the principal a copy of the registration document.
Upon seeing the name of the head of the household—a figure renowned across the country—the principal nearly collapsed under the weight of the revelation!
Bo Yanchen knew all too well the kind of life she'd endured in the Wen family. With Ji Chuxing having decisively cut ties with Zhou Ru, he wasted no time resolving the issue of her household registration. This also paved the way for her future education.
A household registration in the capital was a privilege few could claim, let alone one tied to a prestigious family like the Weis.
As for why it wasn't transferred to the Bo family, Second Master Bo simply stated that he held little regard for his own family. How could he possibly entrust the girl to them?
The principal trembled nervously. "Ah, I see. Mr. Bo, rest assured. Given these circumstances, the school will take this matter very seriously and ensure Miss Ji's safety."
Then, with a polite smile, he addressed Zhou Ru. "Mrs. Wen, please leave Nan Middle School immediately."
Though his tone was courteous, his words carried undeniable authority.
Zhou Ru was visibly shaken. "How is that possible? Her registration clearly states—"
Bo Yanchen fixed her with a sly smirk. "Clearly states what?"
Did Zhou Ru dare to finish her sentence?
No, she didn't.
Back when the Ji family was gone, Old Master Ji had passed away, and his identity erased. Ji Chuxing, still a minor, was brought back by Zhou Ru, who never once mentioned the household registration.
Before this, Ji Chuxing had been living without a proper registration.
She was neither acknowledged by the Wen family nor recognized by Zhou Ru, effectively making her a semi-unregistered resident of Nan City.
Such a glaring omission was something she couldn't possibly admit in front of so many people.
If word got out, it would destroy her reputation completely.
But did staying silent mean the others wouldn't understand?
Several pairs of eyes bore into Zhou Ru, their expressions layered with suspicion.
Zhao Feifei was the most blunt. "Tsk, tsk, tsk. To be a mother and act like this, I'm speechless. Oh wait, Ji Chuxing said you're not even her mother. Tsk, tsk, tsk."
Zhou Ru felt her face burn with shame. Under the weight of so many stares, she grabbed her bag and stormed out of the principal's office.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, this really opened my eyes!" Zhao Feifei exclaimed, unable to contain her amusement.
Old Huang shook his head helplessly. Having learned more about Ji Chuxing's family secrets, he couldn't help but feel immense pity for her. "Miss Ji, are you alright?"
Ji Chuxing appeared completely unaffected. In fact, she had only just learned about the transfer of her household registration.
She shot Bo Yanchen a suspicious glance.
Bo Yanchen responded with a reassuring smile before turning back to the principal. "Old Master Wei isn't in Nan City right now, so he entrusted me to look after Xingbao. If anything else arises, feel free to contact me directly. Xingbao has nothing to do with the Wen family."
The principal readily agreed.
Bo Yanchen escorted Ji Chuxing away. After a few steps, his phone rang—it was a call from the capital.
He answered, and a robust voice boomed from the other end.
"Boy Bo, let me see my granddaughter!"
It was Old Master Wei.
Bo Yanchen's decision to register Ji Chuxing under the Wei family wasn't arbitrary. When Old Master Ji was alive, he shared a unique bond with Old Master Wei.
In fact, Old Master Ji had been a benefactor to the Wei family—a debt they could never repay.
By placing the girl under the Wei family's care, she gained both a powerful ally and a new family that genuinely cherished her.
When Bo Yanchen informed Old Master Wei of this arrangement, the old man was ecstatic. Upon learning about the hardships she endured in Nan City, he was so enraged he almost flew down personally!
Bo Yanchen glanced at the girl beside him. "It's only a temporary arrangement under your name, Old Master Wei. Don't get ahead of yourself. The girl is busy with her studies; don't disturb her unnecessarily."
Without waiting for a response, he hung up.
Turning around, he found Ji Chuxing standing there, arms crossed, staring at him with an unreadable expression. "Hmph, Mr. Bo. Care to explain what's going on with the household registration?"