Resentment and humiliation were like intestinal worms gnawing away at Bo Siming's last shred of self - esteem.
He thought that he should have taken drastic measures before the old master came back. Then he wouldn't have so many troublesome matters piling up waiting for him to sort out.
Now, if he wanted to have any ill intentions, it would be harder than ascending to the sky.
"Boss, your phone."
He took the phone gloomily. Glancing at the note on the screen, his face darkened further. "Get to the point. I don't have time to listen to your nonsense."
"Siming, I've come up with a perfect plan."
Shen Shiyu was sitting in the car that hadn't been started yet. Her eyes were as deep, mysterious and cunning as the cold and desolate night outside.
"Bo Jingyu came to my house a few days ago and took that little bitch away. She is Shen Ximan's weak point. If we can grasp this handle and use her, won't it be more convenient and quicker?"
"Since he could take the person away, he could keep her well - protected. Do you think everyone is as stupid as you?" Bo Siming mercilessly mocked.
"The people I've arranged were near the subordinate's house of Bo Jingyu. They've just sent me the exact address. You must trust me this time! As long as we join hands, we can surely bring them down!"
Shen Shiyu gritted her teeth, eager to take action right away.
"How can I trust you just based on an address?" Bo Siming was extremely cautious and never did things without certainty.
"They say that a new official makes three fires. Bo Jingyu will surely exercise his power to carry out rectifications in the company tomorrow. The media and reporters love this kind of hot topic."
A malicious smile appeared on Shen Shiyu's face. "At this time, if we do something secretly and let him get involved in some scandals, the public's criticism will drown him! I don't believe he can still hold his position as the heir steadily!"
This plan was actually not very brilliant, but if used well, it might achieve unexpected results.
Bo Siming's index finger tapped the table rhythmically. After a long period of silence with a solemn expression, he said, "Send me the details."
"Okay!" She hung up the phone and heaved a long sigh of relief, glad that she had finally retrieved the opportunity and the only guarantee.
If you suffer a loss in one place, you may gain in another.
This battle for power was far from over. It had just begun!
Since Bo Jingyu took An Ruo away, Shen Ximan had been on tenterhooks all day. In the Shen family, she could still visit An Ruo occasionally. But with Bo Jingyu, she wasn't even allowed to see her once.
She knew very well what he was thinking. He had just grasped her weak point so that she could work for him for free under the name of "Mrs. Bo".
"It seems that I still have to go back to the company. It's not safe here."
Shen Ximan got dressed and was about to sneak out through the back door while Bo Jingyu was called to the study.
Knock, knock.
The door knocked at an inopportune moment.
She was startled and didn't know whether she should answer.
"Second Madam, it's me." The voice of Steward Qin came through the door.
Since she couldn't avoid it, she might as well face it. Unless she grew wings, there was no way she could slip away under this steward's nose.
Shen Ximan opened the door helplessly. "If you're looking for the second young master, he's still in the study and hasn't come back."
"The old master asked me to call you to the study."
She was a bit stunned. What did the old master want with her? Could it be that out of curiosity, he wanted to take a look at his granddaughter - in - law who had just married into the family a few days ago?
"Please wait a moment. I'll change my clothes."
Steward Qin bent lower and said in a tough tone, "The old master ordered you to go right away. It's not appropriate to keep everyone waiting for you, is it?"
Looking at her "obsequious" appearance, for some reason, Shen Ximan's previously good impression of her started to crumble a bit.
"Got it."
It was just a meeting. Could he eat her up?
When she entered the study, she realized what it meant to be outmatched.
The three men in the room all stared at her in unison, their gazes as sharp as tigers that had been searching in the snow for a long time and suddenly spotted their prey.
"Hi, hi..."
Shen Ximan stammered inexplicably. The awkward atmosphere made her feel a bit stuck, so she had to greet them first.
Bo Yanhai frowned slightly, looking a bit unhappy. "Come here."
She walked forward obediently and stole a glance at the people beside her.
"It's fine that you didn't come out to greet the elders when they came back. But when called for a talk, you still cover your face with a veil? How arrogant you are."
"Grandpa, she..."
"Shut up," he interrupted Bo Jingyu's explanation. "I'm asking her."
Shen Ximan tensed up. It seemed that it wouldn't be easy to get away with it in front of this old master. "There's a reason for this. Please understand."
"This is the good granddaughter - in - law you've found for me. She has no manners at all!" Bo Yanhai slapped the table, furious.
"She's only been married into the family for a few days. I apologize to you on her behalf." Bo Jingyu bowed ninety degrees expressionlessly.
"Grandpa, she didn't receive much education in the Shen family before. Naturally, she doesn't understand our rules. Please, for my sake, forgive my younger brother and sister - in - law."
Bo Siming took quite a bit of credit. One could easily tell from the faint smile in his eyes.
"Starting tomorrow, let Steward Qin teach you etiquette. Leave." Bo Yanhai waved his hand as if shooing away a fly.
"Okay."
Shen Ximan slowly backed out of the room and gently closed the door.
Before she could walk far, she heard the old master's thunderous roar from inside. "Didn't you say you were marrying the eldest daughter of the Shen family? Where did she come from! You've really brought me honor!"
"Sorry, Grandpa." Bo Jingyu replied indifferently, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.
"Please don't get angry. It's not good for your health."
Bo Siming was still pretending to be concerned beside him.
Shen Ximan sighed and shook her head. It was true that every family had its own hard - to - read scriptures.
In the Shen family, her stepmother and Shen Shiyu had never shown her a good face. Beating, kicking, insulting and scolding her had become a common occurrence. Her father was a man who was hardly ever at home. Even when they occasionally met, he would look at her as if she were a bug and ignore her.
She thought that only she was living a life worse than death. She didn't expect that even in a distinguished family like the Bo family, there was also intrigue.
Suddenly, Shen Ximan came back to her senses and shook her head vigorously.
Why should she care about that guy?
Their relationship was just one of mutual benefit. Whether he lived well or was bullied had nothing to do with her.
Moreover, the most important thing now was to find a way to bring An Ruo back.
Click. The study door behind her suddenly opened.
Bo Jingyu came out with a cold expression and passed by her without even a simple greeting.
Shen Ximan made a face of disgust behind him, rolled her eyes and slowly walked in the same direction.
Looking at the figures of the two people upstairs, Bo Siming squinted his eyes. His mind was still lingering on the figure of his first love, unable to make a decision.