"The brandy just now tasted really good. How about we monopolize the ownership of its production area? Then we can drink it whenever we want."
Shen Shiyu hugged Bo Siming's arm. In her tipsy state, she was like a kitten, constantly rubbing against his chest.
"Every time I taste it, I'm reminded of the time I've spent with you. I think it's quite romantic."
Bo Siming gave a few perfunctory replies and then found an excuse to leave.
He tugged at his tie, in a very gloomy mood.
Ever since they returned from Huazhi Village, Shen Shiyu had been like a sticky candy that he couldn't shake off, constantly hovering around him, leaving him not even a moment to catch his breath.
Just as he rounded the corner after coming out of the restroom, he bumped into that woman.
The surprise in her eyes lasted for a few seconds. She quickly lowered her head and pulled her hair down to hide her expression, pretending not to know him as she passed by.
Bo Siming grabbed her arm in one go, his tone extremely cold.
"Why are you here?"
The cold and thin feeling in his palm made him freeze.
Shen Ximan struggled and shook his hand off a few times. "Let go of me!"
"You haven't answered my question yet. What are you doing here?"
He accidentally increased the strength in his hand, causing her to frown in pain.
"I don't need to answer this question for you."
Bo Siming originally wanted to feel sorry for her, but after hearing this, his anger shot up. He pulled her over forcefully.
"Because of Bo Jingyu? Oh, you're really persistent."
Under the black coat, the hospital gown could be seen.
This woman didn't even care about her life for him!
Just thinking about it made him inexplicably angry. He wanted to scold her, and even wanted to crush her and carry her in his pocket, rather than let Bo Jingyu see even a bit of her.
"I'm just here to attend the dinner party." Shen Ximan never raised her head from beginning to end and didn't want to make eye contact with him.
Bo Siming raised his hand and pinched her chin, forcefully turning her face to look at him carefully. "Look at your red and swollen eyes. Did you see it?"
She moved her throat to hide the uneasiness in her eyes.
"I don't understand what you're talking about. Let me go quickly!"
"You're stubborn as a mule," a bit of the frost on his cold face melted. "Grandpa introduced an outstanding woman to him. They're dancing in the ballroom now, hugging each other and reluctant to part."
"If you want to torture yourself by watching that kind of scene, I can generously take you there together."
Shen Ximan's heart felt like it had been punctured with several holes, bleeding.
The heavy feeling of breathing made her feel dizzy at this moment.
She didn't know if it was affected by her emotions or her illness.
Looking at her deathly pale face, Bo Siming suddenly felt a bit soft - hearted, and his tone gradually softened. "It's not too late for you to change your mind now. I'll give you everything that Bo Jingyu can give."
"I'll also figure out a way to convince Grandpa. As long as you forget about him and put all your feelings on me."
But Shen Ximan didn't care about these tender words at all.
Bo Siming gently stroked her cheek, and his eyes suddenly showed disgust.
"I'll invite the best plastic surgeon to fix the scar on your face. Otherwise, if I take you to various occasions in the future, there will be a lot of rumors."
"I don't want this little flaw of yours to ruin the path I've paved in my perfect life. I must get rid of anything that can be eliminated."
She sneered. "Are you delusional?"
Bo Siming was stunned, and anger clouded his brows. "What did you say?"
"Who said I'd be with you?"
Shen Ximan slapped his hand away and wiped her chin with her sleeve in disgust. She didn't stop until her chin was red and painful.
"I decide my own thoughts. You're no different from those playboys who only care about appearance on the outside."
"You! I advise you not to be so sarcastic." Bo Siming warned angrily.
"What? If you don't like it, you can just leave. Shen Shiyu likes your nice words very much. Maybe she's twisting her waist at the door of the men's restroom, waiting for you to come out and pay her compliments."
Shen Ximan was in a very bad mood at this moment.
She just wanted to get out of this predicament. Even if it meant verbal attacks and angering him.
As long as she got the chance, she would definitely run away.
"What are you doing?"
But she never expected that Bo Jingyu would show up at this moment.
"Let me explain..."
Bo Siming forcefully pulled Shen Ximan into his arms and boldly kissed the scar on her face gently.
"She came to find me."
"You're talking nonsense! Let go of me!"
She struggled in surprise, but the arm around her waist was like a chain. It only tightened, leaving no room for her to move.
Bo Jingyu's eyes dimmed. "Let Shen Ximan go."
Somewhere in his heart was instantly shattered.
He no longer called her "Man'er", but her full name.
At this moment, Bo Siming had achieved his goal and would never let go easily. He glanced at the dazed look of the woman in his arms, then quickly and accurately kissed her warm neck, and showed off to Bo Jingyu with a mischievous smile.
Shen Ximan was completely stunned throughout. She didn't even have the strength to resist. Her head was buzzing, and her vision began to blur. Especially the warmth on the back of her head made her body go limp and she couldn't stand steadily.
With a thud, she fell to the side on the ground.
In her ears was the sound of fists hitting flesh, again and again.
Bo Siming's face was instantly beaten black and blue by the fierce attack. He felt a few of his teeth loosen and about to fall out.
"Don't you dare touch her!"
Bo Jingyu was like a crazy man out of control. He kicked Bo Siming hard in the ribs, and the sound of the bones breaking could be clearly heard.
Shen Ximan managed to keep her eyes open for a few seconds and then fainted.
Just as she fainted, A Kun and several helpers quickly carried her body away from the scene while they were fighting and not paying attention to their surroundings.
"Stop it all!"
From down the long corridor, a thunderous voice roared.
Four or five security guards quickly pulled the two of them apart to ease the deadlock, but they still couldn't hold back Bo Jingyu's strength as he rushed forward.
Bo Yanhai came up and gave him a slap.
"Shameful!"
This slap took the fire out of Bo Jingyu.
His emotions gradually calmed down. When he came to his senses and looked behind him, Shen Ximan's body was already out of sight.
"Can't you two talk things out nicely? Why do you have to fight!" Bo Yanhai scolded Bo Siming beside him.
Li Rui also heard the commotion and ran out. He gasped in shock.
"Oh my god! What, what's going on, Mr. Bo?"
The old master was embarrassed and forced out a few dry laughs. "The two brothers are just having a temper tantrum. They've been like this since they were kids. It's nothing serious."
Su Minghan brought a few nurses to save the situation.
"Everyone, disperse. The banquet hall has prepared fresh pastries. Don't all gather here to watch the show."
After saying that, he exchanged a few polite words with Bo Yanhai, then pulled Bo Jingyu towards the lounge. Only after making sure there was no one else did he dare to speak.
"Why did you fight with Bo Siming?"
"No reason. I just don't like him."
Su Minghan looked at him like he was an idiot. "You're not that kind of person."