After being sent to the countryside, Shen Ximan learned that her mother was pregnant with another child. Shen Yuliang had no idea about this.
Time flew by. Perhaps blessed by heaven, she was instructed by an unknown master. While learning medical skills, she took care of her mother.
However, fate played a cruel joke. Afraid that the younger sister would threaten their hard - won status, the mother - daughter pair ordered their subordinates to forcibly take Shen Ximan back to the Shen family after her mother gave birth to An Ruo.
Shen Ximan watched helplessly as her mother was on her last breath. Just as she was about to do everything she could to save her, she was dragged and stuffed into a car by the hired bodyguards.
On the night she returned to the Shen family, her master sent someone with a letter. It said that her mother had died in childbirth and there was no way to save her. Her master had buried her.
That night, Shen Ximan cried herself hoarse.
She had lost the kindest and most loving mother forever.
The only relative who had always stood by her side and considered her feelings.
To be on the safe side, Shen Shiyu and Yang Wan secretly locked An Ruo in the basement, keeping her alive just to threaten Shen Ximan.
As long as An Ruo was in the Shen family, Shen Ximan would suffer. She endured beatings, scoldings, and insults without a word.
Otherwise, they would harm An Ruo.
Over the years, Shen Ximan had had enough.
"You really inherited the 'excellent qualities' of that woman. You're quite good at being a mistress. What are you so proud of?"
Shen Shiyu was stunned. "Who are you calling a mistress?"
"You're forcing me to give up the position of the president's wife now, just like how Yang Wan forced my mother away back then!"
Originally, Shen Ximan planned to go back to the company to find Xue Xiaoqi and make a plan to take An Ruo away from the control of the Bo family in the future.
But now she changed her mind.
"Who did you learn this sharp - tongued attitude from? Do you want to defy me?!"
Shen Shiyu raised her hand with sharp nails and tore off Shen Ximan's veil. "If I hadn't accidentally arranged for you to go in there, you'd be nothing. Don't even think about showing off in front of me!"
"Sister, why are you still treating me like this?"
Shen Ximan noticed Qian Li and his subordinates approaching. She immediately changed her expression and tone, looking pitiful and endearing.
"What are you talking about?"
"Ah!" She let out a terrified scream, attracting everyone's attention.
Some passers - by were curious, and Qian Li and his men clearly heard it. They rushed over with serious expressions.
"What the hell are you yelling about! You're crazy!"
Shen Shiyu felt uncomfortable under everyone's gazes, as if she was the one who had caused trouble and done something to Shen Ximan.
Shen Ximan had suffered a lot because Shen Shiyu used to play the innocent victim, especially in front of Shen Yuliang.
Now the situation had reversed. She wanted Shen Shiyu to taste the feeling of being wrongly accused.
"Sister, you ruined my face when I was a child. Why are you still forcing me now? Do you want me to die in front of you to be happy?"
Shen Ximan acted extremely aggrieved, with tears still in the corners of her eyes.
Some on - lookers recognized them.
"Aren't they the eldest and second daughters of the Shen Group?"
"Ruined her face? Oh my god! How pitiful..."
"So this is the inside story of the Shen family? It's so disgusting. No wonder the second daughter always wears a veil. The reason is so tragic."
Shen Shiyu shook her head in a panic. "No... it wasn't me!"
"She accidentally fell on some glass when she was a child. It has nothing to do with me!"
Shen Ximan had just kept her side face in the shadow of the building. Now she didn't want to pretend anymore. She raised her head, showing her hideous scar, and choked with sobs.
"Second Madame, it's really hard to find you."
Qian Li rushed over, intending to mock her in a bad - tempered way. But when he saw her tear - stained face with the scar, he was stunned and stood still.
A kind - hearted aunt stepped forward voluntarily, grabbed his arm, and said, "You're this young lady's bodyguard, right? Help her quickly. Look at how badly she's been bullied by her family!"
Shen Shiyu pointed at her angrily. "Who are you saying is bullying? I've already said that I didn't ruin her face! If you dare to spread rumors again, I'll tear your mouth apart!"
"Look at how fierce she is! Everyone, take a look."
This comment immediately reversed the situation.
She could see the smugness in Shen Ximan's eyes. It was a trap!
Qian Li didn't quite understand the situation, but the most important thing now was to take the second madame away to avoid further trouble.
"Please come back with me. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain to the second master."
Shen Ximan nodded aggrievedly.
"Thank you, Qian Li. After being oppressed by my sister for so many years, only you and my husband have cared about me. I'm so touched."
He twitched his eyes and didn't say a word, not quite used to this.
"What the hell are you talking about! When did I oppress you?" Shen Shiyu was held back by her subordinates and roared ferociously. "Don't go, hey!"
After getting in the car, Shen Ximan quickly sent a message to Xue Xiaoqi.
"Change the plan. Discuss later."
"Second Madame," Qian Li turned around from the passenger seat, stretched out his hand seriously, and said, "Just in case, I'll keep your phone for now. I'll return it to you when we get back to the mansion."
Shen Ximan forced a smile. "Is that really necessary..."
"No one can be sure if you'll run away again. I'll report today's incident to the second master truthfully. Don't have any illusions."
She bit her lower lip and regretted it secretly.
She should have just run away. She had wasted so much time for nothing. Now that she was in the car, she couldn't do anything rash, so she had to obediently hand over her phone.
When Bo Siming received the news, he had a black look on his face.
On a picture, there were a few messy lines of words.
"Miss Shen the second scolded the guard and made the guard cry."
"The destination is a dessert shop."
"Miss Shen the eldest and Miss Shen the second had a conflict."
"What kind of stupid content is this? It's completely useless!"
He angrily threw his phone on the table, put his hands on his hips, and secretly thought about replacing the last group of incompetent subordinates.
Buzz buzz buzz. The caller was Shen Shiyu.
Bo Siming was annoyed and didn't answer. He didn't even need to think to know that she was coming to complain. She would cry and whine for a long time. It was so annoying.
After not answering a few calls, a text message came.
"Siming, there's a problem with the Huazhi Lake project."
The Huazhi Lake project was previously cooperated with a newly - listed construction company that seemed to have a good reputation. At that time, Bo Siming signed the contract on his own initiative without on - site inspection.
But later he found out that this construction company was a shell company!
The legal representative who signed the contract was just a temporary one. To cover up this mistake, he framed a director.
Grandpa was afraid that this incident would affect the interests and reputation of the Bo family, so he blocked all the news and postponed this project until now.