Xiao Shuojing dodged the hand that Xiao Yang was about to reach out and took a few steps back.
"I accidentally scratched it yesterday."
"Then... what should we do about this? Hey!"
She looked at the invitation Xiao Yang handed her and fell into deep thought.
Juan Yi Fashion Show.
This was a company that Xiao Shuojing admired. Whether it was the workmanship or the choice of materials, it always gave people a refreshing feeling.
Su Minghan had tried to get her an invitation several times before, but during that period, she was either sick or had exams.
As time passed, it just faded away.
There were also many rumors on the Internet saying that she was being a diva and arrogant. Now that this invitation had landed in Xiao Shuojing's hands again, she hesitated because of the scratch on her face.
"Xiao Yang... help me decline it."
She made this decision dejectedly.
After declining this time, this company probably wouldn't invite her again. If it weren't for last night's dinner, they probably wouldn't have regained their interest and invited her to attend.
"Okay then. You go back and have a good rest. As for the wound on your face... Don't blame me for being talkative, but for work reasons, I have to report it to General Manager Su."
Xiao Yang said with a frown, looking embarrassed.
"Yeah, go ahead and report it. I can understand."
Back at the company, Bo Jingyu still hadn't regained his position as the president. Bo Siming also had to stay at home to recuperate for a while before he could return to the group because of the fight at the dinner.
"That's all for today's meeting."
Qian Li watched as everyone in the meeting room left, then turned the summary on his computer towards Bo Jingyu. "Second Master, it's all sorted out."
"... " He frowned tightly and said nothing.
"Second Master? Second Master!"
Bo Jingyu came back to his senses and looked at him, then at the empty seat. "Didn't I tell you to call the people from the project department to the meeting?"
"... The meeting is already over."
Seeing his absent - minded look, Qian Li hesitated for a moment and then spoke up.
"Second Master, how about sending Ruo Chi and his men out to look for her? The Second Madam is still injured. She might not even have a stable place to stay. In case..."
Bo Jingyu looked at him helplessly. "Su Minghan's people searched all night but found no news."
He felt both self - blame and worry.
He blamed himself for not protecting her well and was worried that something might happen to her.
He was extremely flustered.
Qian Li had never seen him so absent - minded. "You go back to your office first. I'll lead some people out to look for her now. Maybe we can find some clues."
Bo Jingyu silently agreed and stood up. His head was throbbing and he felt dizzy.
He rubbed his forehead, his face pale.
"Second Master? Is your headache acting up again?"
Qian Li had just taken a few steps when he quickly turned back.
"It's okay. I'll just take some medicine."
Just overnight, the traffic police in Yan City were driven to despair and were constantly complaining because of the temporarily missing Second Miss Shen.
Yang Wan looked at the news on TV and glanced at Shen Shiyu.
"The news says that that bitch ran out of the hospital."
"What does it matter to me?" She leisurely popped a grape into her mouth and was happily looking through the dresses from Ah Hairui.
"Your dad was nagging me about this early in the morning. He said that even if we don't take any real action, we should at least pretend to do something. Otherwise, those mean - mouthed people will use this incident to stir up trouble and slander the reputation of the Shen family."
Shen Shiyu sneered. "You should spend more time surfing the Internet. It wasn't long ago that the last wave of news happened. Most people still sympathize with my situation. Even if we don't take any action, it's what that bitch deserves."
"Come and help me take a look at this beige dress. How do you think it is?"
Yang Wan stabbed a piece of watermelon and stuffed it into her mouth. She nodded incoherently. "It's nice. Why are you suddenly looking at dresses?"
Shen Shiyu jumped off the sofa proudly, patting her chest and raising her chin. She couldn't have looked more proud.
"Siming received an invitation yesterday. It's an invitation to the Juan Yi Fashion Show."
"Tsk, I thought it was some big - deal company. That company is about the same as our Shen family. It's just a fashion show."
Yang Wan curled her lips in disdain.
"You don't understand. Juan Yi once had a cooperation with Ah Hairui. Maybe we can see that mysterious founder at the fashion show! Maybe he's a really handsome guy, tall and good - looking."
Shen Shiyu daydreamed like a lovesick girl.
"Put your mind on Siming. Don't be so restless all day long." Yang Wan tried to persuade her earnestly. She almost wanted to replace the parts in her head.
Ring, ring, ring.
The phone on the table rang.
"Quick! Answer it quickly. It's Siming calling."
Shen Shiyu immediately threw her previous thoughts out of her mind. She happily answered the phone and walked towards the garden. "Hello~ Siming."
She never realized that she could be so gentle.
"Do you have any news about Shen Ximan?"
Bo Siming's words instantly brought her back to reality.
"No."
"Send some people out to look for her right away. Call me back immediately if you get any news."
Shen Shiyu angrily clenched her fists. "What, are you so desperate? She has hands and feet and can run and jump. Where am I supposed to find her?"
"Watch your mouth. Don't be so sarcastic."
Bo Siming sat in the Nanbei Villa and lit a cigarette.
"I'm just telling the truth. You're the one who likes her, not me!"
The more she thought about it, the angrier and more frustrated she became.
"The old man is clamoring to see her. It's not my idea."
Shen Shiyu was stunned. "What's going on?"
Bo Siming exhaled a puff of smoke. "He found out about Shen Ximan going to Huazhi Village. He also watched the surveillance footage from the hotel last night."
Her eyes widened. "You mean that bitch was at the dinner last night? That's impossible! I didn't see her at all!"
"From the old man's tone, it seems that she was abducted by someone. The second half of the surveillance footage was maliciously deleted and can't be retrieved."
Bo Siming took a deep last puff and crushed out the cigarette.
"Got it. I'll find a way to track her down."
"You're so good. I like you being obedient like this."
With that, he quickly hung up and disgustedly glared at the screen.
"Such a stupid woman. All she knows is to complain. So annoying."
Fortunately, he had tampered with the surveillance footage in advance. Otherwise, if his grandfather saw that he had angered Bo Jingyu by hugging Shen Ximan, he would definitely remove his position in the group.
This old man was the biggest stumbling block in his life!
On the other hand, Shen Shiyu twirled the phone in her hand cunningly, her eyes rolling.
Since the old man had actively asked to see Shen Ximan, it was bound to cause a stir. As her elder sister, it would really be hard to justify not helping.
"What did Siming tell you?"
Yang Wan popped her head out, scaring Shen Shiyu.
"Mom! Can you make some noise when you walk?"
"I called you several times just now. You were in a daze and didn't answer me."
Shen Shiyu rolled her eyes speechlessly. "I'm going out."
"To see Siming?"
"No, to find that bitch!"
Yang Wan stood there holding an orange, stunned. "What? Didn't you just say it had nothing to do with us? Father and daughter are always sneaking around behind my back!"