Bo Siming intended to be the man pulling the strings behind the scenes and make Shen Yuliang a puppet.
Although Shen's Construction had reached the point of being penniless and on the verge of collapse, selling those shares could still fetch a considerable sum. At the very least, it would be enough to support a family of three.
But unfortunately, even this last little plan had been coveted by others.
"Judging from your reactions, it seems you're not very much in favor of my proposal," Bo Siming said regretfully, shaking his head. "Then I'm afraid I have no other choice. After all, apart from me, no one else has been as close to your Shen family. And no one else would take such a big risk to bail out three useless people."
"It's thankless work. How boring."
Having said that, he was about to turn and leave.
"Don't go, Siming! Let's... let's discuss it further!" Yang Wan quickly stepped forward to block his way, pleading humbly.
"The conditions I just mentioned are the lowest possible. You can't afford anything higher right now, can you?" he said disdainfully.
"Can we change the conditions?" Shen Shiyu was also reluctant to see her worth plummet overnight. "The company is the only pillar of our family!"
"Choose between your lives and your status," Bo Siming's eyes grew colder. "My temper isn't always this good. I've been patient enough to say all this."
"Yu... Yuliang!" Yang Wan rushed back in a panic to persuade him. "Just agree. We're still so young. We can't spend the rest of our lives in detention! We can still earn money if we lose it. We can start with small businesses!"
"Humph, I bet you're just thinking about finding someone richer than me after we get out!"
She froze. "What are you talking about!"
Shen Yuliang stared at Yang Wan and Shen Shiyu, his eyes wide. "If it weren't for the two of you, would I have not known I had a daughter?
"Keeping such a huge time bomb in our home. Isn't this ruining me? You've really given me a big surprise, a huge one!"
Shen Shiyu shed tears but didn't dare to say a word.
"You're so noisy," Bo Siming said impatiently, using his little finger to pick at his ear.
"Stop blabbering about your petty affairs in front of me. Are you going to give me the shares of Shen's Company or not? Just give me a straight answer!"
Shen Yuliang was so exhausted and angry that he felt dizzy.
"Dad, think about the bigger picture. We can't hesitate any longer," Shen Shiyu said.
He looked at Shen Shiyu and swallowed hard, his heart aching.
This eldest daughter had been his apple of the eye since she was born.
Now that things had come to this, no matter how much he complained or scolded, she was still his own flesh and blood. How could he not feel heartache?
"What a sin!" He sighed deeply, his emotions in turmoil. "Siming, come here for a moment."
"Can't you just say it here?" Bo Siming was at his limit.
Shen Yuliang stared at him calmly. "It's very important."
Reluctantly, Bo Siming followed him to the corner of the wall. "Hurry up and say it."
"The village head of Huazhi Village should still have that contract."
This seemingly ordinary sentence instantly disrupted his thoughts.
"Humph, are you threatening me?" Bo Siming sneered.
"Back then, you caused a big problem when you requisitioned the land in Huazhi Village. It was me who used my connections to save you. That wrongly accused director is still in prison, babbling about wanting to kill you every day."
"Shouldn't you repay this favor?"
This was Shen Yuliang's last trump card, and he had to play it now.
He couldn't save the company, but he had to protect his family.
"What exactly do you want to say?"
Bo Siming was so angry that he wanted to tear this bloodsucker in front of him into pieces.
But the lure of greater interests reined in his anger.
"You can have the company, but you must give the three of us a monthly allowance of no less than three hundred thousand. That's my only condition."
"Three hundred thousand? That's ridiculous. Do you think you're an emperor?"
Shen Yuliang stubbornly tilted his head.
"I'm giving you the company. You should know what's more important."
"You!"
Bo Siming didn't want to waste any more time on this. He gritted his teeth and agreed. "Fine, three hundred thousand it is. I'll draw up the contract tonight and watch you sign it. Don't try to play any tricks."
"Don't worry. A promise is a promise."
After they reached an agreement, they both walked back to Shen Shiyu and the others.
Yang Wan looked at them worriedly. "How did it go?"
"We'll be out tonight," Shen Yuliang comforted her.
"That's great!" Shen Shiyu was happy for a moment, but then her face fell. "What about our family's company... what will happen to it?"
"Why are you being so particular about it?"
Bo Siming curled his lips. "Do we need to worry about that with our relationship?"
With that, he was about to turn the doorknob and leave happily. Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and turned back. "Oh, right. There's one more thing."
"Your Shen family's villa was repossessed yesterday. The public security department auctioned it off to A Hairui's side in accordance with the law. Find your own place to live after you get out. Don't come and bother me anymore."
Yang Wan and Shen Shiyu were stunned once again.
Even the victorious smile on Shen Yuliang's face vanished instantly.
One setback after another. This phrase couldn't be more appropriate to describe them.
"Dad... Dad, our home is gone..."
Xiao Shujing hardly slept all night.
As soon as she closed her eyes, she would recall what had happened in the principal's office that day and that cold reply message.
What shocked her even more and left her unable to let go was Shen Ximan.
"Shujing? Are you awake?"
Yan Yueyue got out of bed and asked softly.
"I'm awake."
Xiao Shujing pulled back the curtain and replied tiredly.
"My goodness, your complexion is so bad!"
She quickly walked over, climbed up a few steps, and felt her forehead.
"You don't have a fever."
"I'm fine," Xiao Shujing licked her dry lips. "I didn't sleep well."
"That makes sense. Anyone would be too excited to sleep after getting a big order like A Hairui's. I can understand that."
Yan Yueyue got off the bed and picked up her washbasin.
"I've got some good news for you. A Yuan is coming back today!"
"Ah, really?"
She climbed down from the upper bunk listlessly and slumped into a chair.
"Why don't you seem very happy to hear this?"
Xiao Shujing couldn't help but have concerns.
Just thinking about what had happened before gave her a splitting headache.
"Don't worry. A Yuan has turned over a new leaf. He's just a bit impatient, but he's not a bad person at heart!" Yan Yueyue explained.
Xiao Shujing looked at her and smiled gently. "It seems you really like him."
A woman who remained infatuated even after having been on the operating table once.
Xiao Shujing didn't know whether to call her stupid or say that she was bringing trouble upon herself.
"If you're done with your work today, let's go out for a meal?"
Yan Yueyue looked at her with expectant eyes. "It's not often that we get to gather."
"Sure. I'll let you know in advance when I'm done."
Looking at the schedule filled with tasks on her phone, Xiao Shujing frowned and forced a smile.
Both work and study were equally important.
She had to prove herself in front of this powerful company so that she would have a chance to intern at A Hairui after graduation.