Since An Ruo could remember, she had always stayed in that dark and damp basement. Her physical constitution was rather poor. Even a slight bruise or wound would take a long time to heal.
No one taught her to speak or write.
The greatest joy every day was waiting for Shen Ximan to come and see her.
"Aunt Yang, why can An Ruo talk now?"
"It's the second young master. He will spare some time every day to come and personally teach the third young lady to read and speak. And the first name he taught was the last character of your name."
Shen Ximan felt a pang of sourness in her heart.
She really couldn't figure it out. What on earth did Bo Jingyu want to do? Since he had a handle on her, he should do something that would disgust her!
Why... Why was he treating a little girl who had nothing to do with him so gently, and this little girl was still Shen Ximan's younger sister.
What on earth was he scheming?
"Sister Man?"
An Ruo looked at her suddenly changed expression and tilted her head in confusion.
When Shen Ximan turned around and wanted to ask Qian Li in the car for her phone, she came face - to - face with Bo Jingyu's expressionless face.
"Where are you going?"
"... I, I'm going to get my phone."
She didn't know why, but she felt a bit timid when she saw him today.
Bo Jingyu took out her phone and handed it to her. "Come with me."
After saying that, he first greeted Aunt Yang, stroked An Ruo's head, and then walked straight in the direction of the lotus pond.
Shen Ximan swallowed hard and quickly followed.
"I'm going on a business trip next week for the Huazhi Lake project. Do you still know anyone in the village where you used to live?"
She was stunned for a moment, and the feeling of gratitude that had just welled up in her heart was suppressed again.
See, this was the kind of person he was. Whether it was treating her illness, eliminating the public opinion, or being kind to An Ruo, there was always a purpose behind it.
"You've been investigating me?" Shen Ximan looked at him coldly.
Bo Jingyu sighed. "It's not that I wanted to investigate. I just saw something related to you while organizing this project."
"You're really good at making excuses. Don't worry! I'm not interested in any of your projects, and don't expect me to help."
Shen Ximan crossed her arms and shifted her gaze elsewhere, pouting and sulking.
"What's wrong with you this time?" He frowned in confusion.
"Mr. Bo, may I ask what reason do I have to help you? And what benefits can you bring to me?" She simply decided to go all out.
Let's see who could out - battle whom.
Bo Jingyu immediately looked displeased, and his tone was cold. "Benefits? I think you've been living too comfortably here recently. You need a good beating!"
"What does it matter to you?"
His breath was trembling. "Qian Li! Take the second young mistress back to the mansion. She's tired of staying here."
After saying that, he flung his long sleeves and walked past her in a hurry.
Shen Ximan stared at him in disbelief with wide - open eyes. "Hey, hey!"
"Second young mistress, please."
Seeing Qian Li's obedient actions, Shen Ximan got really angry.
"I'm not going! An Ruo is still here. I can't leave her."
"Second young mistress, you've really angered the second master this time. Please go back with us first. Don't let things get worse."
Shen Ximan gritted her teeth in confusion. "Only he can have a temper!"
After saying that, she stomped her feet and walked back to the car.
Bo Jingyu sat in the car with a dark face and said nothing. When he saw her figure, he rolled down the window and said coldly, "Come here."
"Why should I?"
"Because I'm your man!"
Shen Ximan was immediately stunned. Such a domineering words falling on her made her lose her mind for a moment, and she always felt...
She even liked it a bit?
"I won't say it a second time. You decide for yourself."
After saying that, Bo Jingyu rolled up the window and waited with a cold face.
"Don't be so fierce. You're not gentle at all."
She mumbled to herself, but still obediently walked over. She opened the back door, but before she could lift her foot, his cold voice stopped her quickly. "Sit in the front passenger seat."
Shen Ximan pouted and rolled her eyes. She slammed the car door shut hard. Even Qian Li, who was standing in front of another car, couldn't help but worry about her. That car was a limited - edition model in the world.
The second master rarely took it out. With that slamming force just now... The second young mistress was probably in trouble.
When she opened the front - passenger door, she was stunned. There was a paper bag on the seat. She could see a brown furry thing from the top.
"For me?"
Bo Jingyu glanced at her. "Who else do you think?"
Shen Ximan leaned closer, took out the thing, and immediately laughed.
"So cute."
He knew she would like it. The smile hidden at the corner of his mouth disappeared in an instant.
"Get in the car quickly. Don't dawdle."
She held the teddy bear and looked at it from all sides. With a beaming face, she said, "Why did you suddenly think of buying me a toy?"
"I arranged too many things for An Ruo. There was no room left, so I gave this one to you."
"..."
Shen Ximan suddenly felt that this gift wasn't so appealing anymore.
"Have you fastened it?"
"What?"
Bo Jingyu pursed his lips impatiently. "I asked if you've fastened it?"
"I don't understand..."
Suddenly, his face got closer. His warm breath mingled with Shen Ximan's, and the atmosphere around them instantly became ambiguous.
She tightly closed her eyes and held her breath, not daring to make a sound. Was Bo Jingyu going to kiss her forcefully?
"What are you thinking?"
After saying that, he pulled over the seat - belt and buckled it.
"You should fasten your seat - belt when sitting in the front passenger seat. Don't you even know such common sense?"
Shen Ximan's heart was pounding, and her face was flushed.
"I, I!"
Bo Jingyu let out a soft laugh. "Don't tell me you thought I was going to kiss you?"
"Of course not! I was just nervous!"
"Your nose is sweating. Still trying to argue?"
The corner of his mouth was curved on his side - profile. Under the sunlight, he looked extremely handsome and had a bit of a rascally charm.
Shen Ximan immediately came to her senses and lowered her head, hugging the teddy bear tightly.
What was she thinking!
The man in front of her was full of schemes and had a deep heart. How could she be led into his trap, especially this gift. It must be like a weasel paying a New - Year visit to a chicken. He must be planning something.
She had to be careful.
At the Bo family mansion.
"Grandpa, I've brought Man'er back." Bo Jingyu grabbed Shen Ximan's wrist and bowed solemnly to Bo Yanhai.
Hearing this affectionate name, her face flushed again.
"Humph!"
The old master turned his head away, acting like a child throwing a tantrum.
"Man'er has realized her mistake. She has also promised me that from today on, she will never do anything that is harmful to the Bo family again."
"Her previous reckless behavior was purely because she was afraid of retaliation from the Shen family. You should have seen the news."
Shen Ximan blinked and asked, "News? What news?"
Bo Yanhai was so angry that he laughed. "You're the person involved, but you don't even know about this? The gates of the Shen family are probably about to be knocked down by reporters."
"I'll just ask you one question. Is the scar on your face related to your elder sister? Or are you just making up stories in front of others to gain sympathy?"
Bo Jingyu protected her behind him and explained for her with a solemn face. "Grandpa, Man'er is definitely not that kind of person."