Seeing Shen Ximan pursing her lips with a downcast expression, Shen Shiyu suddenly realized something!
The conversation she had with Bo Siming just now... couldn't have been heard by her, could it?
Just as she was wondering where to start, Shen Ximan spoke first.
"Sorry," she said with an apologetic smile as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, revealing the Bluetooth earphone. "I've been listening to an online company meeting. It just ended."
Shen Shiyu immediately felt relieved.
"No wonder. You weren't paying attention and bumped into me just now."
"You're always so busy with work?" Shen Shiyu asked with a bright smile.
"The company's autumn new product launch hasn't been finalized yet. I have to take care of everything myself. It's really a headache."
Shen Ximan could tell what Shen Shiyu was thinking at a glance.
She could easily read her expressions and every subtle movement.
Back in the Shen family, living under the same roof for so many years, Shen Shiyu always wore her heart on her sleeve.
That's why Bo Siming could easily control her.
She was a typical airhead.
Shen Shiyu envied Shen Ximan's personal life.
She was beautiful, had a great figure, and was highly career - oriented.
If she could make friends with someone like this, it would be a huge advantage!
Maybe she could even introduce Bo Siming to her.
Just then, the male waiter brought over a towel at the right moment. "Ms. Wen, these towels are clean and disinfected. You can use them with confidence."
Shen Ximan took it with a beaming smile. "Thank you."
"This towel won't do! I'll take you to buy some clothes."
After saying that, Shen Shiyu grabbed her wrist familiarly and walked outside.
"I haven't paid yet."
Shen Shiyu waved her hand grandly and threw a few bills to the male waiter. "Consider this meal as an apology. No arguments."
Shen Ximan sneered inwardly.
It was really her usual style to use someone else's money to be generous.
"Then I'll treat you next time. Leave me your contact information?"
Shen Shiyu was so excited that she almost jumped up. "Sure! Sure!"
"Let me tell you, you can pick any clothes you like in the high - end mall. Just take whatever you fancy. My greatest virtue is being generous!"
Shen Ximan watched as she got highly excited. Her goal was achieved.
"We've been chatting for so long, but I still don't know where you work."
Shen Shiyu's face instantly froze, and her eyes started to dodge.
Even the hand that was holding Shen Ximan's wrist unconsciously dropped.
"Don't talk about work. I'm just an ordinary person now."
Shen Shiyu's act of playing the victim officially began. She cried so sadly and pitifully. "I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. I don't have a job or a fixed place to live."
Shen Ximan pretended to be surprised. "No job?"
"Our Shen family used to have some status in Yancheng. At least our company was among the top 500. But all this happiness and beauty were ruined by my younger sister! My happiness, my family, all gone!"
Shen Shiyu wiped away her tears, smudging her makeup.
"I don't know if you've heard of someone. There's been a lot of hype about her recently. Her name is Shen Ximan, and she's my younger sister."
"Goodness, it's her!"
It was quite strange to black herself out like this.
But Shen Ximan enjoyed it.
"Yes, it's her! She died of illness in the detention center and dragged our Shen family down with her. She's so heartless!" Shen Shiyu looked up with tear - filled eyes. "Your company bought our family's villa."
"I wasn't aware of the reason for this. If it offended your family, it was purely unintentional. Please don't misunderstand."
Shen Ximan brought the conversation back on track. "Let's just forget about the sad past. The living still have to work hard. Don't be discouraged. If there's a suitable position in my company, I'll let you know in advance."
She waved her phone gently like the gentle spring water.
"Moreover, we have each other's contact information. It's very convenient."
Shen Shiyu immediately beamed with joy. "You're so nice to me!"
"I've decided. From today on, you're my best bestie!"
There was a hidden edge in Shen Ximan's smile. "Sure."
"I'm so happy to have a bestie like you."
Bo Siming rushed back to the Bo Corporation. Just a few minutes later, Bo Jingming knocked on the door of his office and walked in with a serious face.
"Father."
"Don't get up. Just sit."
Bo Siming nodded obediently.
Bo Jingming took out a medicine bottle from his pocket and put it on the desk. He said regretfully, "The composition of this medicine has been identified."
"What's the result?" Bo Siming remained quite calm.
"The doctor said that before the incident at the cooperation meeting, your grandfather had suffered from intermittent angina. This bottle of medicine is for treating heart disease. He probably took it when he had an attack at night."
"I've never heard grandfather say that he had heart disease!"
Bo Siming stood up excitedly from his chair, his eyes filled with regret.
Seeing his reaction, Bo Jingming couldn't help but start to doubt again.
He wondered if his speculation was correct.
Was his eldest son really innocent, or was he just acting?
"Grandfather is old. He probably had this problem a long time ago. He didn't tell you for sure because he didn't want you to worry."
He sighed deeply. "It seems the schedule should be advanced."
"That's not possible!"
Bo Siming regretted what he said as soon as he said it and quickly tried to cover it up.
"What I mean is that grandfather's body is still very weak."
"Didn't you agree when I mentioned it to you before?"
Bo Jingming looked at him in confusion.
"I just feel so bad for grandfather's body. I want to spend more time with him."
He acted so pitifully, looking innocent and reluctant.
The always soft - hearted Bo Jingming was deceived just like that.
"Alright. We'll stay a few more days. If there are any signs of discomfort in your grandfather's body, I'll take him away immediately."
Bo Siming nodded gratefully. "Don't worry!"
"It's this late. Why haven't I seen Jingyu?"
"I'm not sure either. Usually, when my younger brother is not in the company, I can still see his two capable assistants come to help from time to time. But I haven't even seen them today. Maybe they're delayed by something."
He deliberately shifted the blame.
He thought Bo Jingming would scold him with a dark face, but unexpectedly, Bo Jingming was quite calm, even showing a bit of understanding.
"It's not easy being a leader. If you see him come back, try to persuade him. Health is the most important thing. Take your time with the projects."
Bo Siming sank his face disappointedly. "Yes, I know."
"Well, you can get back to work. If you encounter any bottlenecks in your work, discuss them with Jingyu more. Don't always quarrel when you meet."
Bo Jingming instructed helplessly. "You two are the blood of the Bo family. You're family. Don't let the conflicts escalate. Think more about the family and the company's reputation."