Bo Jingyu stared seriously into Shen Ximan's eyes.
"An Ruo's living environment is crucial. She's in a stage of development. Without a good family environment and a proper learning atmosphere, it's easy for her to start self - doubting. Children's hearts are very fragile."
She sneered, "Are you giving me a lecture now, Teacher Bo?"
"I'm just thinking about An Ruo. I have no other intentions."
"Then I really have to thank you."
With that, Shen Ximan rudely rolled her eyes at Bo Jingyu, grabbed An Ruo's tender little arm, and rushed out of the lounge.
"Second Master, are you sure she's Miss Shen Er?"
Qian Li stared unbelievably at their departing backs.
"She used to be."
Bo Jingyu greedily fixed his gaze on her.
But reality gave him a harsh slap, forcing him to wake up.
The things he'd done in the past couldn't be undone, and the hatred would only grow stronger.
"She's really gone too far. Miss San will surely be led astray by her!"
"That's not our concern. Let's go back to the company."
Bo Jingyu straightened his tie and strode away.
Shen Yuliang sat anxiously in the taxi.
He'd been waiting for several days but hadn't received any reply from Bo Siming.
Just today, when he was watching the news, he learned that Bo Siming would attend a makeup product launch at the Ahairui branch. So he rushed over, hoping to take a chance and bump into him.
"Driver, how much longer until we get there?"
"There's a traffic jam. It'll take at least half an hour."
Shen Yuliang was sweating profusely. He craned his neck and looked out of the window.
"How many intersections are there until we reach the Ahairui branch?"
The driver smiled, "Are you going to watch the excitement too? Forget it. That area is completely blocked. Not even a bicycle can get through."
"I'm asking you a question. What are you rambling about?"
The driver rolled his eyes boredly, "There are at least three intersections."
Without a word, Shen Yuliang threw the money at him, opened the door, and got out.
Rather than waiting here for ages, it was better to run there.
As he was getting old, running a few steps made him tired and out of breath.
Just then, there was a woman waiting at the traffic light. He rushed over and roughly pushed her off her electric bike, then took it for himself.
"Hey! Hey! Who are you? That's my bike!"
The woman in the helmet was so angry that she cursed and cried on the spot.
Shen Yuliang didn't care at all. He was on the verge of going broke. Without money, there was no motivation and no way to survive.
Just as he was muttering to himself, he suddenly hit the brakes!
He gasped nervously, his heart almost leaping out of his chest.
Shen Ximan stared at the man in front of her with wide - open eyes. Her mood instantly took a nosedive.
It was just one problem after another.
Shen Yuliang squinted at the woman in the car. Her eyes and face seemed so familiar, as if he'd seen them somewhere before.
Just as he was suspicious, his eyes shifted to the passenger seat.
An Ruo, his third daughter!
"Wait... Wait. Get out of the car!"
Out of self - protection, Shen Ximan quickly turned the steering wheel, stepped on the accelerator, and sped away without even looking back.
Shen Yuliang was so angry that he picked up the fallen electric bike and chased after them.
He shouted at the top of his lungs as he ran.
"Stop! Stop the car!"
An Ruo timidly looked at the rear - view mirror and said in a trembling voice, "Sister..."
"Is the man chasing us Dad?"
Shen Ximan gritted her teeth angrily, "He's not!"
"But..."
"I said he's not. Can you stop asking!"
This shout scared An Ruo so much that her face turned deathly pale. She didn't even dare to cry.
Shen Ximan regretted scolding herself a thousand times in her heart.
This had nothing to do with the child. Why was she taking her anger out on her?
"Sorry, An Ruo. Sister didn't mean it."
An Ruo sniffled but didn't say a word.
She was afraid that her sister would yell at her again with that ferocious face.
Looking at the red light in the distance, Shen Ximan bit her lower lip angrily and slowly stopped the car to wait. Then she took out her phone and made a call.
"Hello, this is Wen Jinrui."
The traffic captain who received the call immediately nodded and bowed, speaking in a flattering tone.
"Hello, Ms. Wen. What are your instructions?"
"There's a crazy man on an electric bike chasing me on the second loop road in the west. I hope you can handle it quickly."
The traffic captain immediately replied, "No problem. I'll dispatch the team right away!"
Shen Yuliang was about to catch up with the luxury car, but before he could turn, he was surrounded by several police cars.
"Sir, please get out of the vehicle immediately for an investigation."
"I haven't broken any laws!"
"Please cooperate with our work, or we will take compulsory measures." The traffic captain blocked his way completely.
Shen Yuliang looked at the busy street. The luxury car was long gone. He angrily slapped the display screen of the electric bike.
"What bad luck!"
"Come on, handcuff him and take him back to the detention center for reflection!"
Back at West Reef Sea, Shen Ximan carried An Ruo and put her in the bedroom.
"Tell the nanny to guard the door. Make whatever she wants to eat."
A Ting nodded without daring to ask the reason.
"Don't worry, Ms. Wen. I'll arrange it properly."
She felt her head was about to explode. On one hand, there was work; on the other hand, there was An Ruo. And now, out of the blue, Shen Yuliang showed up!
And he happened to see An Ruo!
It was like fate was playing tricks on her, forcing her into a desperate situation.
Shen Ximan held on to the handrail. Her head was spinning badly.
"Ms. Shen, you don't look well. Why don't you go back to your room and rest?"
A Ting was very worried about her condition. Her face was as white as paper, as if it could break at any moment.
"Help me take good care of An Ruo. She..."
It seemed that the effects of the cocktail were kicking in.
Suddenly, Shen Ximan's vision went black, and she fainted.
In a daze, she could feel a pair of warm hands near her face, like a little sun, warming her heart.
But her stubborn eyelids just wouldn't open.
She wanted to open her eyes to see who was taking such gentle care of her.
Since her mother's death, no one had cared about her like this.
Bo Jingyu watched a tear slide down her cheek. He felt bitter as he gently wiped it away. Her face was so cold.
It was cold enough to reach his heart.
"Sorry. I should have said this to you a long time ago."
This apology contained too much meaning.
He was sorry for not standing up to clear Shen Ximan's name when she was wronged; he was sorry for remaining indifferent when she was spurned and wronged by everyone; and he was especially sorry for doing something extremely excessive to her and then leaving her alone in the hotel.
Bo Jingyu didn't expect to be forgiven by her.
After all, coming back in another identity might not be a bad thing for her.
Whether Shen Ximan hated him to the core or regarded him as an enemy, as long as he could take a distant look at her, he would be satisfied.
Bo Jingyu had guessed An Ruo's thoughts, but they couldn't go back. No matter what they did, there was no going back.