Bo Jingyu had never regarded Shen Ximan as a human being before.
She admitted that she had caused him a lot of trouble before, and she had been trying her best to make up for it. But what about him? He treated her like a tool and used her over and over again.
Especially that night.
Every time Shen Ximan thought of it, she wished she could dig those memories out of her head and forget them completely.
"Okay then, I'll make the arrangements right away."
Although Xue Xiaoqi had her concerns, she didn't dare to be negligent.
After working on the computer for a while, she got up and rotated her neck.
The zipper of her pants accidentally caught on the drawer, and that black card came into view.
This thing that Shen Ximan hated so much. The more she wanted to discard it, the more she struggled; the more she regretted, the more she cared.
Bo Jingyu, how dare he break her heart like this? And how dare he marry another woman as if nothing had happened!
She clenched her fists and angrily gritted her back teeth. Shen Ximan would make him pay for all these things. But before that, she had to do the most important thing at the moment.
She grabbed the car keys on the table and rushed out of the villa.
In the reception hall of the Bo Group.
Bo Jingyu put the Yancheng Daily in his hand on the table and frowned without saying a word.
"It's really like a bolt from the blue!"
Li Rui sighed with a headache. He hadn't slept all night yesterday.
The headline of the newspaper was not the engagement news of the second young master of the Bo family and the fifth young lady of Juan Yi, but the mysterious young female president of A Hairui.
Such an eye - catching and explosive news had completely crushed them, leaving them no chance to catch their breath.
"I don't think we need to care about these external things," Li Xiaoru analyzed calmly. "She's obviously showing her strength!"
Just thinking about this made her furious. She had been inexplicably assigned to design two sets of dresses, and they had to be designed in the style of A Hairui. The first draft was required within three days, not even giving the most basic time for material collection. What else could it be but showing her strength?
"Shut up!"
Li Rui was furious. "If you hadn't been so slow - witted and failed to understand Jingyu's hints, would things have gotten so tricky?"
"I!"
"Enough." Bo Jingyu said coldly.
"Since the other side has put forward their requirements, just do as they say. I'll do my best to help if there's a need."
His reaction seemed as if he had known about it long ago. He was unusually calm.
"Jingyu, don't you think this matter is rather strange?"
Li Rui said with suspicion in his heart.
"What's so strange about it?" He glanced at him coldly. "You were the one who invited them. It's normal for something unexpected to happen."
"I..."
"Don't make excuses for yourself. Just focus on doing your own job well."
Bo Jingyu stood up and straightened his tie. "I'm still busy. I won't see you off."
Li Rui watched him leave heartlessly, his face turning purple with anger.
"Look, look! This is my good son - in - law!"
"Okay, father. We're still in someone else's company."
Li Xiaoru felt awkward and tried to smooth things over.
"So what if it's his company? I'm still his father - in - law!"
Li Rui was still angry because his desires hadn't been fulfilled.
"The Bo Group also has a share of Juan Yi. You're Jingyu's fiancée. His property will surely be divided in half for us in the future. But his attitude of being indifferent really makes me dissatisfied!"
"Father!" Li Xiaoru looked around warily. "Can't you keep your voice down? What will I do if it gets to Jingyu's ears?"
"Moreover, I didn't agree to the engagement because of his status and wealth. Can you stop instilling such ideas in me?"
She frowned with a solemn expression and was emotionally unstable.
Li Rui looked at his daughter in disbelief. Since childhood, she had almost always done whatever he said. This was the first time they had an argument because of the engagement.
He got up, holding on to the table, and stared at her fiercely.
"How dare you defy me?"
Li Xiaoru was so shocked that she stood still and didn't dare to say a word.
"You were born with a silver spoon in your mouth. You're the one I love the most among my five children. Now, being able to marry the second young master of the Bo family is something I've carefully planned and made happen! Do you think it's like an ordinary family, where you can just marry and live a peaceful life, taking care of your husband and children?"
Li Rui sneered. "What a daydream!"
"... Father?" She looked at her dearest relative in disbelief.
In the past, he had always shown his gentle side. But since he had contact with the Bo family and A Hairui, his personality had changed completely.
"I want you to snatch all of the Bo Group's projects."
There was a fierce ambition in his eyes, even more so.
Li Xiaoru shook her head like a rattle. "No, it's not possible! You've never told me these things before!"
"I'm telling you now, aren't I?" Li Rui stepped closer. "You know the internal situation of Juan Yi better than anyone else. Just help the company, help me! Win Jingyu over and get him to invest in us."
Her tears welled up and her voice choked.
"Father, you've changed... I don't recognize you at all!"
"I won't do such a thing that betrays my personality. You'd better give up this idea!" Li Xiaoru clenched her fists and resisted to the end.
This was the last bit of stubbornness she held on to.
Slap!
Her mind went blank all of a sudden, and her head was buzzing.
The burning pain on her cheek made Li Xiaoru stand there stupidly, looking at Li Rui in front of her.
Creak, the door opened.
Ruo Chi said with a solemn face, "You two, please leave."
Shame, self - blame, and indignation.
These emotions were churning in Li Xiaoru's heart. She didn't even dare to cry loudly. Her frightened appearance was really pitiful, but no one could come to help her.
"I'll deal with you when we get back!"
Li Rui growled angrily, flung his sleeve, and left quickly.
She lowered her head, put on her mask, and followed closely behind.
In the president's office, Ruo Chi came in with a stack of documents.
"Second Master, there's something I don't know if I should say or not."
Bo Jingyu didn't even lift his head and continued typing on the keyboard. "Just say it."
"Just now, President Li of Juan Yi seemed to have an argument with the fifth young lady and... hit her in the reception hall." He said with concern in his eyes.
Bo Jingyu's hands didn't stop for a moment. He remained silent and cold for a while.
"Just send some medicine over later. Where's what I asked for?"
Ruo Chi quickly handed it over. "Qian Li has returned to the hospital to guard the old master. He'll report any situation to you through me in time."
Bo Jingyu nodded and flipped through the documents in his hand.
Wen Jinrui, graduated from the Design Department of Yancheng University with a doctoral degree. She had won thirty - nine awards abroad and was an invited special guest of top - tier magazines. She had numerous industries in various countries but had never appeared in public.
She was known as the "mysterious mastermind" by everyone.
"Is this all the information?"
Ruo Chi was embarrassed. "Yes... This President Wen hardly ever appears in front of the camera. Your engagement ceremony was the first time she was on camera."
"This isn't what I want at all."
Bo Jingyu threw the documents aside and frowned, pondering.
"Then what aspect do you want to investigate?"
That name got stuck in his throat, making him feel uncomfortable and reluctant.
"Don't you think she resembles someone?"