"He couldn't have come back to inherit the family business, could he?" Bo Siming mused suspiciously, and his conviction grew stronger.
It was a well - known truth that sons should inherit their fathers' businesses. In the past, his father had lived abroad for a long time with no intention of returning to the country. But now that he had suddenly come back, it surely wasn't just for a few days' stay.
Thinking of this, Bo Siming couldn't help but feel a twinge of unease. He had to take some action, or his carefully - laid plan would be disrupted by the appearance of Bo Jingming.
"It's me. Find out Bo Jingming's schedule. I need it now."
After hanging up the phone, he couldn't resist taking a look at the nameplate on his desk, which clearly read "President - Bo Jingyu".
"One day, I'll replace this nameplate with my own."
At the entrance of the group company, Bo Jingyu was giving instructions to Ruo Chi.
"Make sure to send Father home safely. Message me after you've dropped him off."
"Don't worry, Second Master. I'll take good care of it!"
Bo Jingming rolled down the car window and glanced at the young man standing outside. The once - surly child had now donned a suit. His speech and demeanor had long shed the childishness and naivete of ten years ago.
If the incident involving Jiang Ying hadn't happened, they would surely have been a happy family.
At this thought, Bo Jingming withdrew his gaze painfully. Time couldn't be reversed, and there was no going back on what had happened.
He hadn't struggled. He had bought tickets several times only to tear them up dejectedly.
He was lucky that it was just a thought in his mind. If he had actually said it out loud, his two sons would probably have laughed at him without a second thought.
As a father and the second pillar of the family, Bo Jingming had escaped.
He didn't want to return to the mansion or see his two sons. In the past, he had used the excuse of family to visit occasionally, but he would book a flight back abroad within three days, just to ease his conscience.
The longer he escaped, the weaker his hatred became. If Bo Yanhai hadn't had an accident, Bo Jingming would never have planned to come back. He had even thought of devoting the rest of his life to work. When he was too old to work, he would find a comfortable nursing home to spend his remaining years.
But fate had other plans, forcing him to return.
The driver's door opened with a click.
"Sir, if you need anything, just let me know!"
Bo Jingming nodded with a slightly relaxed expression. "Are you Jingyu's assistant?"
The car started moving and drove smoothly on the road.
"Yes, I'm both an assistant and a bodyguard. There's another one named Qian Li. He's guarding the old master in the hospital right now." Ruo Chi replied with a smile.
"Take me to the hospital first. Then go straight to the engagement ceremony." Bo Jingming said weakly.
"You know about Second Master's engagement ceremony?"
He gave a bitter smile. "Since I got off the plane, their engagement advertisements have been everywhere. It's hard not to notice. Is it the fifth young lady of the Juan Yi family?"
"Yes, it's the fifth young lady..." But at this point, Ruo Chi didn't look happy at all.
Bo Jingming caught Ruo Chi's expression keenly. "Is there a problem?"
"No, no problem."
As an experienced person, he could more or less guess. At the company just now, Bo Siming had criticized Bo Jingyu's ex - wife, but Bo Jingyu hadn't retorted immediately. He had just dealt with it calmly and coldly.
When this Ruo Chi mentioned the fifth young lady of the Juan Yi family, his expression was unnatural and his speech was hesitant. It seemed that he didn't approve of the engagement.
Bo Jingming rubbed his chin and began to suspect. His youngest son had been a withdrawn, cold, and ruthless person since childhood. Maybe he really didn't care. It didn't seem like an act.
Moreover, Bo Yanhai's illness had been deliberately caused. Even a normal person wouldn't have remained indifferent to his enemy.
Just as Bo Jingming was speculating, the car quickly arrived at the hospital.
As soon as they got out of the elevator, they heard faint arguing.
"I've already said that I'll just go in and come right out!"
"Miss Shen, the old master is allergic to pollen. You can't go in."
Shen Shiyu was so angry that she was on the verge of slapping him.
"Then I can put them on the balcony or on the coffee table, right?"
Qian Li rolled his eyes speechlessly. "It's not about where to put them."
"I think you're just discriminating against me! Do you believe that I'll complain to Siming?"
Without hesitation, she took out her phone and started making a call.
Just as he was about to say something else, he saw the two people walking slowly behind her. He immediately straightened his body and bowed ninety degrees.
Shen Shiyu was stunned for a moment, thinking that her imposing manner had conquered him.
She quickly hung up the call and arrogantly sneered.
"Now you know you should apologize? It's too late!"
"Do you know what kind of person I'll be in the future? How dare you argue with me! If you weren't one of Siming's subordinates, I'd drag you out right away, and you'd never find a job in your life!"
Ruo Chi gritted his back teeth and was about to rush over to stop her, but was stopped by Bo Jingming.
"Miss Shen, please step aside."
Qian Li was still hunched over but his tone was quite firm.
"What?!" Shen Shiyu's face turned deathly pale with anger.
"Making such a racket at the ward door. I wonder which family's young lady has such good breeding?" Bo Jingming's cold voice came from behind.
She was so shocked that she immediately turned around.
"Who are you?"
"Hurry up and apologize! This is the father of the eldest and second young masters!" Ruo Chi blushed and reminded her, practically itching to punch her.
Shen Shiyu's legs went weak with fright.
"U - Uncle? I'm sorry. I - I didn't mean that... You misunderstood me. I wasn't making a racket."
Bo Jingming was gentle and elegant, with a soft smile.
He didn't seem the least bit intimidating and even seemed easy to get along with. But his next words dealt a heavy blow to Shen Shiyu.
"I heard you mention Siming just now. You must have a close relationship. Whether you're lovers or just having fun, don't show up again."
Cold sweat broke out all over her body, and the flowers in her arms fell to the ground.
"Uncle, what do you mean?"
Bo Jingming smiled gently. "I don't want my son to have a daughter - in - law who'll embarrass him in public. This is my final warning. I hope you won't be so ignorant as to keep crossing my line."
"Uncle, I was wrong! I just wanted to come and see Grandpa. I didn't mean anything else, Uncle!" Shen Shiyu immediately grabbed his arm and wailed pitifully.
Qian Li and Ruo Chi didn't give her a chance to throw a tantrum. One grabbed an arm and tossed her into the elevator like a piece of trash.
"Don't come to the hospital again."
Qian Li squinted his eyes. "Otherwise, I can't guarantee that you'll leave here with both legs intact next time."
Shen Shiyu looked at their murderous looks in horror.
Just then, the elevator door closed.
When the elevator reached the first floor and the door opened, she got another big surprise.
"Miss Shen, please."
A group of bodyguards in black stared at her menacingly.
If it weren't for her strong willpower, Shen Shiyu would have fainted from fright.