Shen Ximan's heart was pounding. Just now, she felt a tickle on her face. When she woke up and saw a big face subconsciously, she slapped it without thinking.
"You... couldn't you wake me up before taking it?"
Bo Jingyu pursed his lips helplessly. "This is my bedroom. I can take things whenever I want. Do I need to ask you?"
"But I'm sleeping in the bed! You should at least..." She shyly tugged at the quilt. "Show me some respect at least."
"I've even kissed your lips. What more respect do you need?"
He deliberately played tricks and looked at her half - smiling.
Sure enough, Shen Ximan's face turned even redder.
"That was clearly your intention! You had a purpose!"
Bo Jingyu raised his eyebrows. "What do you mean?"
Shen Ximan said brazenly, "In your eyes, I'm just a doctor who treats your illness, not much different from those maids who work for money. If it weren't for that marriage contract, we'd never have crossed paths in this lifetime."
"Yeah, not even a 1% chance," he said calmly.
"Then let's make it clear. I'll take An Ruo away sooner or later, but I'll be responsible for curing your illness. After that, we'll have nothing to do with each other. Okay?"
Bo Jingyu's eyes were dark and cold. "That's my line."
After saying that, he walked forward with a solemn expression, took the book from under Shen Ximan's pillow, and quickly opened the door and left.
Sitting in front of the French windows on the balcony, the colored glass lamp was flickering a pale yellow light, which was most suitable for this quiet night.
The book was opened and lying on Bo Jingyu's lap. After turning a few pages, his mind drifted elsewhere. He let out a soft sigh.
When did he start to care so much about that woman? Especially those words just now. After hearing them, he felt quite uncomfortable.
"Really, I've lost my mind."
Bo Jingyu repeated this sentence again. He thought he was being absurd and ridiculous now, worrying about such an unworthy woman.
He closed his eyes and leaned back on the backrest to take a light nap.
In the morning, Shen Ximan was woken up by the knocking on the door from Steward Qin.
"Second Young Mistress, there's an important banquet for you to attend today."
She propped herself up groggily and looked around. There was no trace of that man having slept there.
Did he not come back last night?
"It's good that he didn't come back. At least I won't feel uncomfortable," she thought.
Shen Ximan got up, casually tied her hair with a hair tie, and opened the door.
"Second Young Mistress, please wash up and come down for breakfast as soon as possible," Steward Qin said, returning to her previous respectful self. The professional fake smile on her face now seemed so artificial and hypocritical.
"Didn't you used to bring breakfast to the bedroom?"
"Today, the old master will have breakfast in person. As a junior, you should go down and wait in advance. This is the most basic etiquette," Steward Qin said deliberately emphasizing the word "etiquette".
It was obvious that she wanted to tell Shen Ximan that in the Bo family, she still had some status and could speak some commanding words politely. She was just waiting for Shen Ximan to make a mistake so that she could watch the show.
When Shen Ximan first came to the Bo family, she was always careful and cautious. She was even polite and generous to the stewards. But now it was different.
Grandpa had more or less recognized her. Bo Jingyu also knew about the forces behind her, although he hadn't said it explicitly.
An Ruo was temporarily living in the eastern suburbs. Shen Ximan didn't have to worry about falling into others' hands. Naturally, she had nothing to fear.
"You're really thoughtful. You deserve to be an old servant in the Bo family. I'll give you a chance of promotion in front of Grandpa. Also, please make different kinds of breakfast for me every day from now on," Shen Ximan said.
Steward Qin stared at Shen Ximan in disbelief.
Both in terms of speech and behavior, Shen Ximan had the air of a noble lady. She didn't seem to be pretending at all.
Moreover, she was actually putting pressure on her!
"What? Can't you even handle such a simple thing, Steward Qin?" Shen Ximan looked at her disappointedly. "It seems that you still have a lot of prejudice against me, the second young mistress."
"You've misunderstood! I... I'll do it for you," Steward Qin said.
Shen Ximan smiled gently. "Then I'll trouble you."
Steward Qin watched her figure, feeling extremely angry. This was not the result she wanted at all!
Bo Jingyu saw Shen Ximan coming downstairs but didn't say a word. Several maids saw the awkward situation between them and couldn't help whispering.
"The second young master slept on the balcony of the main living room last night."
"Didn't the news say that their relationship was very good? That news about the veil kiss! Could it be that they were just pretending?"
Shen Ximan could tell from their furtive looks. She lifted her skirt and walked towards the dining table with a big smile.
"My dear, I really made you suffer last night," she said.
Bo Jingyu looked at her blankly.
She shyly punched his chest. "Oh~ You're so annoying! I was on my period, so I was in a bad mood. Please understand me. Don't be angry, okay?"
After saying that, Shen Ximan deliberately glanced at the maids. Sure enough, they blushed and left quickly.
"You're using me?" Bo Jingyu looked at her with a dark face.
After making sure no one was around, she sat opposite him and took a bite of the crispy toast. "I'll do what I promised you. Anyway, there's not much time left. Cherish the days we spend together."
Bo Jingyu threw the fork on the plate with a clang.
"Are you done?"
Just then, Bo Yanhai walked over slowly.
Shen Ximan stood up abruptly. "Good morning, Grandpa~"
Her cute, sensible, and well - behaved appearance surprised both of them. They were stunned for a few seconds before they came to their senses.
"Sit down. There's no need to be so formal," Bo Yanhai said.
"By the way, Grandpa. I heard from Steward Qin that I need to attend a banquet today?"
Bo Yanhai looked at her completely changed personality. He was a bit slow to react and coughed a few times to ease the atmosphere.
"Yes. Today is the restart banquet of the Huazhi Lake project. As the president's wife, you should attend. Don't forget your promise to me. Don't disgrace the Bo family," he said.
Shen Ximan patted her chest confidently. "Absolutely no problem."
"You're an important figure in the company. Be careful. Avoid contact with some people if you don't have to," he instructed Bo Jingyu.
"Okay, Grandpa."
At this time, Bo Siming came downstairs. Looking at the three people sitting in the dining area not far away, his heart suddenly turned cold.
The old master no longer regarded him as the eldest grandson. He didn't even ask the servants to inform him to have breakfast together. It was obvious that he was secretly talking to Bo Jingyu about something!
"Good morning, Grandpa," Bo Siming said.
Bo Yanhai glanced at him calmly. "Just in time. After breakfast, you drive us to the Hengsheng Hotel."
"Are you... going to attend some event?"
"Just going to attend the start - up banquet of the Huazhi Lake project. You can take care of the company on behalf of your younger brother," he said without even raising his head.
Bo Siming gritted his teeth and endured his anger. "Grandpa, actually I can also attend the banquet on behalf of my younger brother. After all, the Huazhi Lake..."