"I'll let go if you promise me not to run away again."
Only then did Bo Jingyu realize that he could actually speak in such a gentle voice. He cherished someone so much that he wished he could give her everything.
"Why should I listen to you? Who do you think you are?"
Shen Ximan was stubborn. She kept struggling in his arms.
"Master Bo... Master Bo!"
In the distance, the rescue vehicle with its lights on was slowly approaching. Ruo Chi was sitting in the passenger seat, holding a megaphone and shouting over and over again.
"You don't have a choice."
After saying that, Bo Jingyu hoisted her onto his shoulder.
She let out a startled scream. "What are you doing! Put me down!"
"Not gonna do it."
He carried Shen Ximan and threw her into the back seat of the car. Then he quickly got in after her, with a naughty smile on his lips all the time.
"Be a good girl. We'll be back soon."
She suppressed her bursting temper and glared at him fiercely.
"Miss Shen, you really shouldn't have run out in such bad weather. What if something happened to you?"
To ease the atmosphere, Ruo Chi smiled and tried to smooth things over.
Shen Ximan was already furious and looking for someone to vent her anger on. He just happened to be the one. Suddenly, she half - stood up and twisted his ear, without showing the slightest bit of mercy.
"Who do you think you are to judge me? Who do you think you are!"
He was in so much pain that tears welled up in his eyes. It almost distracted the driver.
"Ouch, it hurts, it hurts! Miss Shen, I was wrong, I was wrong!"
Watching them bicker, Bo Jingyu hooked the corners of his lips and laughed innocently.
The haze that had been weighing on his chest for days suddenly disappeared.
"Master Bo, please help me! The driver is still driving. If the tires skid, we won't be able to get back! Ouch, it hurts so much!"
After begging for a long time with no result, Ruo Chi had no choice but to turn to Bo Jingyu for help.
"Alright. Let the driver drive safely. We still have important things to do."
Shen Ximan let go and stared at him determinedly.
"Don't think that just because you brought me back I'll obey you. It's impossible!"
Bo Jingyu looked at her with all his love. He raised his hand and gently stroked her cheek, but she dodged it after just a few seconds.
She was like an angry cat, extremely vigilant.
"Naughty."
They didn't say a word on the way back to the viewing room.
Xue Xiaoqi had been waiting at the door. With red eyes and a thin coat on, she was rubbing her arms while sniffling.
When the lights of the rescue vehicle in the distance shone over, she immediately rushed out with an umbrella and quietly waited for the people in the car to get out.
"Sister... Wuwu, sister!"
Shen Ximan felt a warmth in her heart but didn't hug her back.
"Xiaoqi, I'm all wet. Let go of me first."
"No! I won't let go! Wuwu, I was so afraid something would happen to you."
"I'm fine, aren't I?"
Xue Xiaoqi let go of her and scanned her from head to toe.
She was covered in mud, her lips were a bit swollen, and her ankle was scraped.
"You still say you're fine. Look at your lips. Did you bump into something?"
"..." Shen Ximan blushed and was at a loss for words.
She was really her good sister! Her focus was so strange!
"Let's go inside and talk. Man'er needs to change her clothes."
Bo Jingyu grabbed her wrist and rushed into the room without saying a word.
"Let go of me!"
Xue Xiaoqi stared blankly at their backs. They seemed to have a very good relationship. She thought the progress was a bit incredible. "What's going on?"
Ruo Chi rubbed his red and swollen ear and said with a tearful face, "What else could it be? The two of them were lovey - dovey on the hillside."
Suddenly, she remembered the question she had just asked and her face flushed instantly.
"I... I'll go inside first."
Bo Jingyu sat in the living room and waited for Shen Ximan to come out. He didn't leave for a single step. He was a very decent person. He would never try to do something without her consent.
"Why haven't you left yet?"
She walked over with a towel in her hand, wiping her wet hair ends.
He looked at her in casual home clothes and pursed his lips with heartache.
"You've lost weight."
"... I'm asking you a question."
Bo Jingyu got up and walked over. He put one arm around her waist.
Her slender waist, which could be encircled by his arms, outlined her devilish figure. His restless thoughts gradually spread.
"Are you crazy! Why are you hugging me? Let go quickly."
Her face was burning hot. She turned her head away and didn't dare to look into his eyes.
"I still say the same thing. If I weren't crazy, how could I fall for you?"
Shen Ximan raised her hand and wanted to hit him, but he had already anticipated it.
Bo Jingyu quickly grabbed her wrist and slowly moved it to his shoulder. His seductive gaze was obvious. His delicate features slowly got closer.
"Don't come closer!"
She tilted her head back in resistance, looking panicked.
"Xiaoqi and Ruo Chi are outside. Aren't you ashamed?"
"I have a thick skin."
Shen Ximan was so shy that her head was a bit dizzy. She looked at him in surprise.
"Your face is so red."
Bo Jingyu let out a soft laugh and released the ambiguous posture.
"Let's talk about something serious. You know why I'm here."
He sat back on the sofa, hunched over and resting his elbows on his knees.
The blush on her face gradually faded, and her eyes became sharp.
"What do you want to know?"
"I want to be involved in all your plans."
Bo Jingyu didn't hesitate. He simply and clearly stated his intention.
"Be involved? What right do you have to be involved?"
Shen Ximan frowned. She slowly walked forward, looked down at him and lifted his chin with a sneer. "Don't you forget, you're also part of my plan."
"Judging from the current situation, our goals are still the same."
His gaze was always as gentle as a spring of water.
"After those people get their due punishment, I'll let you do whatever you want to me."
Shen Ximan's expression changed slightly but quickly returned to normal.
"You said it yourself. I didn't force you."
"I'll pay any price until you're satisfied."
Bo Jingyu's frankness was a bit unexpected to her.
She thought he would use all kinds of means and come up with all sorts of excuses.
But unexpectedly, he faced her hatred head - on.
"Verbal agreements are invalid."
Shen Ximan left his side and sat on the single sofa.
"I knew you'd say that. I've sent it to you."
Bo Jingyu quickly fumbled with his phone and sent her the recording he had just made. "I never cheat on you."
Thump.
Her heart skipped a beat for no reason.
His sincere gaze, his whole - hearted devotion without any hidden motives.
All these melted Shen Ximan's heart a lot.
"Grandpa is really with me."
This sentence of hers meant that she agreed to Bo Jingyu's proposal.
The anxiety that had been bothering him just now was suddenly relieved.
"Can you take me to see him?"
Shen Ximan let out a deep breath and got up to lead the way.
The basic equipment in the room was quite complete. The old man lying on the bed was breathing steadily. His expression looked more relaxed than when he was in the hospital.
Seeing Bo Yanhai lying there safe and sound again, Bo Jingyu's nose felt a bit sour. He silently walked over, held his hand and didn't make a sound, just feeling the warmth in his palm.