This was the first time An Ruo had such a close encounter with Bo Jingyu.
Her eyes were unfocused, and she trembled uncontrollably. Her fair and delicate skin hadn't fully recovered yet. There were bruises all over her body, and the newly scabbed wounds on her knees were clearly visible.
She flailed her small hands in the air a few times and nervously turned back to find Aunt Yang.
"Second Young Master, I'm really sorry. She still hasn't fully gotten used to this place. She's a bit shy around strangers."
"It doesn't matter." Bo Jingyu felt a bit pity for this little girl.
After the incident with Shen Ximan, he had a better understanding of the internal situation of the Shen family.
This little girl must have been mistreated to become like this.
He crouched down, looking at her tenderly with gentle eyes, and slowly raised his hand.
"Come here."
An Ruo peeked out half of her face but didn't dare to go over.
Actually, in her heart, she knew that the man in front of her was someone very close to her elder sister. He had also bought her a lot of toys and picture books in the villa.
The long - term days in the Shen family had unconsciously built a wall against strangers in her heart. She was vigilant and sensitive.
She was afraid it was a trap, and at the same time, she was afraid of disappointing his kindness.
Bo Jingyu could see through her little thoughts at a glance. "I brought the picture book you like today. It's from the same series as The Little Prince."
An Ruo's eyes lit up. She immediately let go of Aunt Yang's leg and shuffled over slowly, putting her little hand in his palm.
He stroked her little head and picked her up gently. "Shall I teach you how to write today? We'll start from the very basics."
This was a scene Aunt Yang had never expected.
After Bo Jingyu lost his mother when he was a child, his personality changed overnight. He became cold, aloof, and didn't like to interact with others or open his heart. His mind seemed more mature and calm than that of an adult.
It had been a long, long time since Aunt Yang had seen him let down his guard like this just to amuse a child.
Tears welled up in her eyes and dropped one by one.
"If God is kind, please let the Second Young Mistress and the Third Young Miss always stay by the Second Young Master's side! He has endured too much."
After mumbling to herself, she wiped away a few tears and quickly followed them.
Bo Siming returned to the company. He walked around but didn't see Bo Jingyu anywhere. When he pretended to go to the lounge to get some coffee, he deliberately asked an employee he ran into.
"Where's my younger brother?"
"Little Mr. Bo finished his work early today and has already gone back. Does Manager Bo have any message to convey?"
Bo Siming's expression froze instantly. He stared at the employee without blinking. "Who allowed you to wander around during working hours? Get out of here right now!"
"Yes, yes!"
The male employee was so scared that he ran away in a hurry, spilling coffee all over the floor.
Bo Siming hated to hear the words "Manager Bo" the most! Especially now that the heir had been decided, he was even more reluctant to hear it!
If it weren't for Shen Shiyu's stupidity that messed things up, that position should have been his!
A sinner who personally killed his mother, a cold - blooded animal without any sense of family, why should he compete with him?
This humiliation was only temporary. He would surely find a chance to take over the company, the inheritance rights, and even that woman, Shen Ximan. By then, Bo Jingyu would have no chance to beg for mercy.
Just as Bo Siming was being satisfied with his own fantasies, the phone in his inner pocket rang.
It was a call from the leader of the black - clothed men he had hired.
"What's up?"
"Eldest Young Master, according to the report from our man stationed at the hospital, the Second Miss Shen has a check - up tonight. We can take this opportunity to kidnap her."
Bo Siming grinned wickedly and agreed. "Be careful. Bo Jingyu's henchman should be guarding nearby. He's not easy to deal with."
"Don't worry, there won't be any problems," the black - clothed leader squinted confidently. "I've already bribed the doctor in charge of the check - up."
"You really live up to your reputation as a former special agent. Your way of doing things always satisfies me."
"Thank you for the compliment, Eldest Young Master. I've already sent someone to wait downstairs of your company. Just in case, it's better to go there early and get dressed up."
"Got it."
After hanging up the phone, Bo Siming's expression gradually became lecherous.
"Shen Ximan, you can't escape."
Bo Jingyu accompanied An Ruo for almost half a day. Besides reading the picture books with her, he also taught her to recognize a lot of characters. Their relationship had improved a lot.
After he finished reading the story, he looked down and saw that the little girl was nestled in his arms, breathing evenly and soundly asleep.
He carefully picked up An Ruo and carried her upstairs to the bed.
Bo Jingyu whispered instructions to Aunt Yang behind him. "Tell Ruo Chi in advance if you need anything. Make a list of all the things she eats, uses, and likes. It will be convenient when buying them."
"Okay, Second Young Master. Please rest assured."
He glanced at his watch. There was still an hour before the movie started. It would be in time to drive from the eastern suburb to Yancheng Hospital.
"I'll trouble you with An Ruo." After saying that, he left in a hurry.
Su Minghan's plan yesterday was to use the pretext of a check - up for Shen Ximan, arrange some people to take her out on the way, and stuff her into Bo Jingyu's car.
Although it sounded a bit like a hooligan's act, it was quite effective.
Just when he was halfway through his drive, Ruo Chi sent an urgent message.
"Master, the Second Young Mistress is missing!"
Bo Jingyu was so shocked that he slammed on the brakes. Fortunately, there were not many cars on the road. Otherwise, it would definitely have been a chain - reaction car accident.
"What's going on?"
Ruo Chi was so anxious that he was running in circles. "I just went to the toilet. Young Master Su had already arranged all the people in the monitoring room. When I came back, I found that there was no one there!"
"Go and check the surveillance! I'll be there right away!"
Bo Jingyu hung up the Bluetooth phone, stepped on the accelerator to the maximum, and drove like a lightning bolt on the road.
He stood in front of the surveillance console with a face darker than the bottom of a pot.
The surveillance footage showed that Shen Ximan was taken away by the doctor in the examination room. At that time, she was still conscious, but her eyes were covered.
"This stupid woman!"
Bo Jingyu was so angry that he punched the table. The security guard watching the surveillance was so startled that he shivered, his face pale and dared not say a word.
Judging from the body shape, it was very likely to be Bo Siming.
Since he couldn't find a chance to deal with him directly, he would naturally shift his target to others. But he never expected that there would be a loophole even under such strict guarding.
This time, he was really serious.
"Send everyone out to find Bo Siming's whereabouts. Give me the result in an hour! Where's Su Minghan?"
Ruo Chi awkwardly tugged at the corner of his mouth. "Young Master Su has gone to support Miss Xiao. Today's movie is the premiere hosted by Su's Media."
Bo Jingyu sighed helplessly. "Then don't tell him. Contact his subordinates and search the whole city for people immediately."
"Okay, Master."
For the first time, his heart trembled for a woman. Even if he had to dig the whole city up, he would find her!