Shen Ximan's words hit the bull's-eye. To cover up the truth, Bo Jingyu said coldly, "Shut up."
"I like you."
Ding! It was like the gentle touch of a dragonfly on the water, skimming across his heart.
Shen Ximan never thought that one day she would get involved with this nemesis, nor did she think that she would be the one to say the words "I like you".
Perhaps from the moment she heard Su Minghan say that he had an accident, the seed of love had already been quietly sown and grown.
"I have no feelings for you."
The hurt expression on her face was extremely aggrieved.
"I know. I'm just a passer - by in your life. No one has ever been so kind to An Ruo before. You're the first one."
Bo Jingyu swallowed hard, and his expression wavered. "It's just mutual benefit. There's no need to make it sound so touching."
She was desperately trying to hold on, while he was struggling to resist. They were like two magnets that couldn't attract each other. Although they could be forced together by an invisible force, they would return to their original state once the force was removed.
One side was always pushing the other away.
"I'll take responsibility for the trouble I've caused. If you do something that will make me feel guilty for the rest of my life again, then just try it."
Shen Ximan sniffed and adjusted her state. Then she stopped looking at him.
"What do you mean?" Bo Jingyu was a little worried that she might do something stupid.
"Take me to the hotel."
He had never met such a woman before. Her adaptable character was already special enough, and she could also categorize things sharply. He really didn't know if she was smart or stupid.
Shen Group.
"It's really an honor for me to cooperate with you!" Shen Yuliang said excitedly as he shook hands with the partner.
"How's your daughter's health recently?"
This question really caught him off guard. He forced out a few awkward smiles.
"She's... fine..."
The partner nodded sympathetically. "If it weren't for that report about her, we wouldn't have cooperated with a company like yours."
"I hope you can post a thank - you soft article on your official blog later. After all, we've supported you so much. You should show some appreciation."
Shen Yuliang was stunned on the spot.
He thought that this partner had simply taken a fancy to his construction company and came to sign the contract. It turned out that they were here for publicity!
Moreover, it was by using Shen Shiyu's pitiful reputation. After learning this conclusion, Shen Yuliang couldn't let it go even after seeing these people off.
He was a man with strong self - esteem, especially when it came to work.
Knock, knock. The secretary knocked on the door and came in.
"Chairman, a Mr. Song is here to see you."
Shen Yuliang frowned in confusion. "To see me?"
He clearly remembered that he had never cooperated with any Song - affiliated company. Thinking of what had just happened, he became suspicious. Could it be that this person was also here pretending to cooperate in the name of publicity?
"Don't let him in."
"… But he said it's related to the eldest young lady."
Surprise flashed in Shen Yuliang's eyes. "Take him to the reception room."
Five minutes later, they met for the first time.
"Uncle Shen." The man surnamed Song greeted politely.
"Are you Song Hairong?"
"I'm so glad you remember me."
Shen Yuliang sat on the sofa arrogantly, crossing his legs. "Sit down."
"Thank you." Song Hairong sat down nervously.
"What do you want to see me about?"
"Since you've asked, I won't beat around the bush." He stared at Shen Yuliang confidently. "Please give me the Huazhi Lake project."
"Give it to me" instead of "Could you give it to me".
Song Hairong's goal was very clear, and he was quite bold.
"Hehe. Young man, you're really good at joking."
Shen Yuliang sneered disdainfully, as if he was hearing a joke.
"I'm informing you now, not asking you."
His face immediately fell. "Do you know where you are? Are you out of your mind?"
Song Hairong opened a video and handed it to him, enjoying his stunned expression with satisfaction.
"Your daughter came to me crying that day, begging me to marry her. She said that she wouldn't leave unless I agreed."
Shen Yuliang stammered in disbelief. "This... This is impossible!"
"Whether it's possible or not is up to me and the online news."
Only now did Shen Yuliang realize that this was a real threat.
"How much do you want to sell this news to me?"
Song Hairong sneered wickedly. "I won't sell the news. I just want the Huazhi Lake project. Just exchange it for that."
Almost everyone in the business circle knew about Huazhi Lake. As long as one could participate in this project with the Bo Group, even if it was just a small part, they could still make some money.
Such a rare opportunity, of course, everyone wanted to grab it.
"No. I can't exchange this project!"
Shen Yuliang stood up to show his determination. "Don't think you can threaten me with such lousy news. Maliciously slandering my daughter's reputation, I'll have the most professional lawyer talk to you."
Song Hairong raised his chin calmly, not afraid at all.
"Go ahead and find one. I won't stop you."
"You!"
He took out his business card from his inner pocket and put it on the table. Then he stood up, straightened his collar, and smiled politely.
"I hope you can think this over carefully. If you regret it, just call the number on the business card. I'll be waiting for your call at any time."
With that, Song Hairong left leisurely, whistling.
Shen Yuliang angrily punched the soft leather sofa. The place he punched sank deeply, then slowly bounced back to its original shape.
He had just gotten rid of Shen Ximan, and now Song Hairong had come! He was trembling with anger as he gasped.
Shen Shiyu came back from a stroll in the garden and happened to meet Shen Yuliang who was coming home from work. She glanced at him but didn't say a word.
"Stop."
"Father."
"Now you don't even greet me when you see me?"
Shen Shiyu shook her head weakly. "I'm not in a good mood today."
"Coincidentally, I'm not in a good mood either."
She looked up impatiently, about to retort.
"Let's talk about your relationship with Song Hairong."
Shen Yuliang saw her mood and said earnestly.
"Song Hairong? Why are you suddenly bringing him up?"
"You were pulling and tugging with him downstairs of the Bo Group. Today he even came to the company to show off with his evidence!" Even though he was angry, he still educated her carefully as a father.
Shen Shiyu squinted her eyes. "Show off what?"
"Alas!"
Shen Yuliang loved his eldest daughter very much. He wracked his brains to find a way to explain it with the least amount of harm.
"He wants the Huazhi Lake project."
"No way!" She refused without even thinking.
"That project was won by Si Ming. It's of great significance to our Shen family. How could we give it to someone like him?"
Shen Yuliang nodded in relief. "Then how are you going to solve this?"
Shen Shiyu sneered. "He's just using those petty tricks to threaten us. I'll figure out a way. You just keep following up on the project."
"Okay. I hope you can handle this as beautifully as you did in the hospital."