《Mr. Bo, Your Wife is Pregnant!》 Chapter 1 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio At the end of the corridor on the top floor of Yunding, in a washroom in the corner, an ambiguous sound could be heard. The chilling fragrance of cedar emanated from the man and entered Su Lu¡¯s breath. Su Lu¡¯s eyes were lifeless as tears rolled down from the corners of her eyes. She couldn¡¯t understand why things had developed like this. She was only here to attend a cocktail party. Just half an hour ago¡­ ¡­ ¡°Hey, didn¡¯t her husband have a scandal just a few days ago? And she still has the mood to come to the cocktail party?¡± ¡°In arranged marriages, there are no feelings involved. They say both parties can do as they please¡­¡± ¡°Even without feelings, one still has to be shameless, right? She¡¯s already been cheated on him. If I were her, I wouldn¡¯t have the face to go out.¡± Su Lu knew that these people were talking about her. Because a few days ago, the scandal between Gu Xin and Chen Yaxi came out. Su Lu and Gu Xin had a five-year contractual marriage, and both families closely cooperated through this marital relationship. The agreement between the two was to divorce after five years, having harmonious cooperation but no personal involvement. Therefore, Su Lu already knew about this matter. The scandal from a few days ago was just a result of the approaching end of their five-year contract, so he was careless and was caught off. Gu Xin felt guilty, but Su Lu didn¡¯t pay much attention to it. She was only slightly envious of Gu Xin, who could be with his true love as soon as the five years were up. Unlike her, who had missed that chance five years ago when she let go of the man, she loved the most. When Gu Xin saw her approach, he was worried, ¡°Why did you come?¡± ¡°So many people are waiting to witness a spectacle. I¡¯ve come to help you smooth things over,¡± Su Lu smiled, absentmindedly peeling a cupcake. ¡°Little Lu, I¡¯m sorry,¡± Gu Xin expressed his remorse. Su Lu smiled faintly, ¡°It¡¯s really fine. Besides, we were about to go through the formalities in a few days.¡± Although she said that, Gu Xin still felt guilty. Although they both understood the nature of their marriage, Su Lu, as the bride, was the one at a disadvantage. Gu Xin said, ¡°Let me introduce you to Second Young Master Jiang from Jianghe Media. This cocktail party is hosted by Jiang Li, and he¡¯s organizing it to welcome his friend who has just returned from abroad. His friend has significant influence overseas and is planning to enter the domestic market. It wouldn¡¯t hurt to get acquainted.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Su Lu took a glass of red wine from the bar. Outside the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows at Yunding, the unstoppable night view of Feng City came into sight. Jiang Li and his friend sat on the luxurious sofa in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows. Gu Xin smiled and said, ¡°Second Young Master Jiang.¡± ¡°Hey, President Gu.¡± Jiang Li was aware of Gu Xin¡¯s recent scandal, and his gaze carried a hint of mockery as he glanced at Su Lu. Gu Xin said, ¡°This is my wife, Su Lu.¡± ¡°Young Master Jiang, nice to meet you.¡± Su Lu¡¯s smile was flawless. ¡°I¡¯d like to propose a toast to Second Young Master Jiang and your friend¡­¡± At that moment, Jiang Li¡¯s friend, who had been facing away, turned around. Su Lu¡¯s voice came to a halt, and her smile instantly shattered. Bo Jingshen. Her body trembled, and her mind roared. Bo Jingshen¡¯s handsome face overlapped with the youthful and handsome face from five years ago. His bloodshot eyes and biting words resurfaced in her mind. ¡°Su Lu, you betrayed me and married someone else. You played with me like a fool. Someday, I will make you pay the price.¡± Jiang Li noticed Su Lu¡¯s sudden freeze and chuckled, ¡°Haha, isn¡¯t my buddy handsome? It won¡¯t be a loss for you to have a drink with him.¡± Su Lu came back to her senses. Bo Jingshen¡¯s lips curled into a faint smirk. ¡°A toast to me? Sure. But I don¡¯t like insipid drinks like wine or champagne.¡± He looked at Su Lu indifferently. ¡°Whiskey or white wine, how about it?¡± One glass was not sincere, and two glasses were not enough. Why not three glasses?¡± Gu Xin furrowed his brows. ¡°Little Lu has an average alcohol tolerance. Let me drink on her behalf.¡± Jiang Li also intended to intervene. ¡°I¡¯ll drink,¡± Su Lu¡¯s voice came out hoarsely. Gu Xin said, ¡°Little Lu!¡± Su Lu swiftly picked up a glass of whiskey. Bo Jingshen leisurely took a glass as well. One glass. Two glasses. Three glasses. Bo Jingshen was drunk the whiskey at ease. But Su Lu¡¯s face was pale. Su Lu¡¯s complexion turned pale. ¡°Little Lu, are you okay?¡± Gu Xin asked in a low voice. Su Lu shook her head. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± She looked at Jiang Li and said, ¡°Young Master Jiang, I¡¯ll take my leave now.¡± After his buddy let Su Lu down three glasses of wine in a single encounter, Jiang Li felt a bit awkward. He nodded and replied, ¡°Alright, take care. See you next time.¡± Gu Xin sent her to the entrance of the hall. ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t need me to accompany you back?¡± Gu Xin asked. ¡°I¡¯m really fine. I¡¯ll just go to the washroom and then head back. Don¡¯t worry,¡± Su Lu reassured him. In the washroom at the end of the floor, Su Lu vomited until she was dizzy. After she vomited, she went to the sink in a daze and washed her face and mouth with water. A dark figure swiftly entered the restroom. Just as she stood upright, her mouth was covered, and she was forcibly pulled into a cubicle. The cubicle was locked, and she was pressed against the wall. His scorching breath, mixed with the fragrant aroma of alcohol and the refreshing scent of cedar emanating from his body, entered Su Lu¡¯s breath. Su Lu was taken aback, and the fear she originally felt expanded into boundless pain. ¡°Su Lu, it¡¯s been a long time. You haven¡¯t forgotten my words, have you?¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s scorching breath grazed her ear, while his words were cold and chilling. ¡°You played me like a fool. One day, I will make you pay the price.¡± He had come to revenge. Su Lu had never forgotten what he had said. ¡°I heard you and him can do what you want. That¡¯s perfect. Today, play with me,¡± he said with a chilling smile. His large hand stripped away her last defense. Su Lu was pressed against the wall. She didn¡¯t understand how things had developed to this point. The alcohol made Su Lu¡¯s mind foggy, rendering her devoid of the strength to resist. The pain she felt in her heart was more unbearable than any physical pain. But she remained silent, biting her lip tightly, the taste in her mouth turning bittersweet. Bo Jingshen used his fingers to pry open her clenched teeth, preventing her from further self-infliction. Then, Su Lu bit down on the back of his hand. He furrowed his brows but didn¡¯t retreat. The pain on his hand was inconsequential compared to the immense pleasure he experienced at that moment. However, warm droplets of liquid fell onto his hand. Her tears felt like corrosive poison, causing an indelible sting in Bo Jingshen¡¯s heart. Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice carried a chilling tone, laced with a sardonic smile. ¡°Is it enjoyable?¡± Su Lu only wanted to leave. She dragged her weak steps forward. A smoke-gray suit jacket draped over her shoulders from behind, enveloping her in the cool fragrance of cedar, distinctly his. Without turning back, Su Lu¡¯s voice was hoarse. ¡°Bo Jingshen, from this moment on, we¡¯re even.¡± I don¡¯t owe you anything. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 2 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Su Lu took the elevator to the parking lot. She curled up and lay in the back seat of her car. It was only then that she seemed to release all the tension in her body. Tears poured down, and her whole body trembled. Su Lu knew that Bo Jingshen was a passionate person. Like a blazing fire, he would warm you when he loved you but scorch you when he hated you. Since he had vowed to make her pay the price, Su Lu knew he would do it. But Su Lu didn¡¯t expect such revenge. When they were in love, he cherished her so much that he refrained from touching her. He wanted to save it for the day of their wedding and give her a perfect experience. But now, he hated her, so he could have her without any mercy in the washroom cubicle. Su Lu felt a mix of heat and coldness, and in a rush, she sent a message to Secretary Xu: ¡°Yunding underground car park B-137, come quickly.¡± Then, she lost consciousness. Bo Jingshen stood by the window, next to the elevator, with a lit cigarette between his slender fingers. There was a deep bite mark on the back of his hand that was almost bleeding. It wasn¡¯t that he hadn¡¯t sensed it before, it was just hard to believe that Su Lu was still¡­ a virgin. Could it be that the man had never touched her? ¡­ The next day, when Su Lu woke up, she saw missed calls and a WeChat message from Gu Xin on her phone. Glancing at the sunny weather, Su Lu called back, ¡°Gu Xin, the weather looks good today. Let¡¯s go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce.¡± Gu Xin paused for a moment and then laughed, ¡°Alright. The weather is indeed nice. I¡¯ll see you later.¡± Just as their marriage was a deal between the elders of the two families, their divorce seemed like a joke. The shackles of their five-year marriage were finally released. Both of them appeared more jubilant than those who were getting married. After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Gu Xin reached out his hand to Su Lu, saying, ¡°Su Lu, it has been a pleasant cooperation.¡± Su Lu looked at the divorce certificate in her hand and smiled as she shook hands, ¡°Pleasant cooperation.¡± She felt relieved. A woman approached from the side and held Gu Xin¡¯s hand. The woman wore a mask, but her eyes were stunningly beautiful. It was Chen Yaxi. Chen Yaxi¡¯s eyes curved as she said, ¡°Well, I¡¯ll take this man then.¡± Su Lu smiled and said, ¡°Hurry and take him away. I¡¯m sorry for delaying you both for five years.¡± Chen Yaxi looked at Su Lu for a moment and said, ¡°Su Lu, I wish you happiness soon.¡± ¡°Thank you for your kind words.¡± Su Lu nodded. Then, Gu Xin happily followed Chen Yaxi into the Civil Affairs Bureau. The two of them were about to obtain their marriage certificate immediately. Su Lu couldn¡¯t help but feel envious. How wonderful it would be! To be released from the shackles and be able to turn around and embrace happiness. But she¡­ Su Lu suddenly heard the cold voice of a man in her mind. ¡°I will make you pay the price.¡± ¡°Play with me today.¡± Her father, Su Yukang, called. ¡°Come to the Shengyan at seven o¡¯clock in the evening. There¡¯s a dinner party.¡± For the past few years, Su Lu had been managing a company on her own. It could be considered her dowry, but the company was not of great significance to the Su family. Nevertheless, she was still the daughter of the Su family and the daughter-in-law of the Gu family. Occasionally, her father would ask her to attend some business dinners. After thinking it over, Su Lu realized that she should tell her divorce with Gu Xin to her father, so she agreed to attend. At seven o¡¯clock, she arrived at the Shengyan on time. In the private room, Su Yukang¡¯s voice was stern. ¡°You didn¡¯t even discuss the divorce with me! Do you still remember I¡¯m your father?¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to discuss? The agreement clearly states five years.¡± Su Lu understood her father¡¯s attitude very well. She was just an insignificant daughter. The family business was the priority. ¡°I was hoping that you and Gu Xin would live well. The two families could continue to cooperate but look at you! Was Gu Xin¡¯s recent scandal true? You can¡¯t even hold onto a man!¡± Su Yukang was furious. He waved his hand and said, ¡°Forget it. You two haven¡¯t made any progress in these years. President Liu is here today. You can have a few drinks and chat with him.¡± Su Lu also knew about President Liu. He was forty-two years old, divorced, had a ten-year-old son, and an illegitimate child. Moreover, his ex-wife was a very difficult person to handle. And Su Yukang thought he would be a suitable match for her remarriage? Su Lu sneered. ¡°You¡¯re too scheming.¡± Su Yukang furrowed his brow. ¡°What kind of attitude is this? President Liu¡¯s company has been doing well these past few years, and he is older and caring for others.¡± ¡°If he¡¯s such a great person, why don¡¯t you let Su Jiao go instead?¡± Su Lu asked coldly. ¡°Jiao Jiao is still young! Besides, you¡¯ve been divorced once. What¡¯s there to choose?¡± Su Yukang waved his hand. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about that now. This dinner is important. Not only is President Liu here, but there¡¯s also a returnee boss who is preparing to enter the domestic market. If we can collaborate, the prospects are very promising.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the door to the private room opened. The bald and pot-bellied President Liu politely welcomed someone in. ¡°Please come in!¡± ¡°President Liu, you¡¯re too polite. It¡¯s my honor to be appreciated by you.¡± A deep and magnetic voice sounded, cold and distant, without losing any politeness. Su Lu¡¯s body froze instantly, and her heart skipped a beat. Bo Jingshen walked into the private room. Su Yukang whispered to Su Lu, ¡°This is Bo Jingshen, the boss of the overseas returnees. You should toast to him later.¡± Su Lu looked at her father in disbelief. Back then, her father had used every means to force her to break up with Bo Jingshen in order to make her obediently marry into the Gu family. She had endured excruciating pain for five years, and now Su Yukang had completely forgotten? Su Yukang stood up and said, ¡°President Bo is truly talented!¡± ¡°You flatter me,¡± Bo Jingshen looked over indifferently, and his gaze froze when he saw Su Lu. How could she be here? President Liu quickly provided him with an answer, ¡°President Bo, this is Mr. Su Yukang, whom I mentioned to you earlier. And this is his eldest daughter, Su Lu.¡± Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow, ¡°Nice to meet you.¡± Su Yukang said, ¡°Nice to meet you too.¡± He quickly made arrangements. ¡°Come, President Liu, sit next to Little Lu, and she will accompany you for a few drinks later.¡± President Liu was a slick person. Although he knew that Su Lu was the daughter-in-law of the Gu family, with the recent rumors about Gu Xin and hearing Su Yukang¡¯s words about matchmaking, he understood Su Yukang¡¯s intention. President Liu looked at Su Lu¡¯s beautiful face and became delighted, his bald head even glowing. He quickly walked over and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll sit next to Little Lu.¡± Several more people arrived shortly after, and everyone took their seats. In the past, Su Lu could always indifferently go through these social events arranged by her father, no matter what they were. But today, with Bo Jingshen present, she couldn¡¯t remain indifferent. She simply wanted to leave. President Liu was attentively trying to please her, which made Su Lu very uncomfortable. Bo Jingshen¡¯s meaningful gaze occasionally fell on her, making her feel extremely uneasy. Bo Jingshen was the focus of this dinner party. There were inevitably people who teased him. ¡°I heard that President Bo is still single? If I had a daughter, I would marry her to you.¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t Mr. Su have a daughter?¡± someone jokingly remarked. Upon hearing this, Bo Jingshen, who had been reticent, suddenly looked up and glanced at Su Yukang. ¡°Is that so?¡± Bo Jingshen cast a glance at Su Lu. Su Yukang didn¡¯t notice Bo Jingshen¡¯s gaze and happily said, ¡°Ah! My youngest daughter, Su Jiao, is of the right age, but she is willful and ignorant. I¡¯m afraid President Bo wouldn¡¯t like her.¡± Su Lu sneered inwardly. No wonder her father wouldn¡¯t let Su Jiao go for someone like President Liu. It turned out that he had grander ambitions. Bo Jingshen curved his lips, and a smile appeared in his eyes. ¡°Is that so? Then let¡¯s forget about the youngest daughter. I think your eldest daughter is not bad.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 3 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Su Lu¡¯s body stiffened. Su Yukang tactfully said, ¡°My eldest daughter is getting older.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have good taste, so I prefer older ones,¡± Bo Jingshen said. The experienced bunch present all smiled and tried to ease the tension. ¡°President Bo, please don¡¯t tease Little Lu. She¡¯s a serious person.¡± ¡°Is that so? A serious person¡­¡± Bo Jingshen squinted at her, seemingly mocking. Su Lu felt uncomfortable and couldn¡¯t stay any longer. His words, his smile, his gaze, everything felt like cold steel. And the cruel punishment in the washroom yesterday¡­ Su Lu raised her cup and stood up. ¡°I¡¯m not feeling well today, so I¡¯ll take my leave. As a self-punishment, I will drink three cups. Please be understanding.¡± She thought about how she had vomited so much yesterday. Bo Jingshen said calmly, ¡°Since you¡¯re not feeling well, don¡¯t waste good wine.¡± Su Yukang was displeased that she wanted to leave first, but he couldn¡¯t react in front of everyone. He simply said, ¡°If you¡¯re unwell, it¡¯s better to go back and rest.¡± President Liu kindly stood up. ¡°Let me escort Little Lu downstairs.¡± Su Lu just wanted to leave quickly and hastily walked out of the private room. As soon as she left, Su Yukang furrowed his brow. ¡°The older she gets, the more she lacks sensibility.¡± Bo Jingshen gave him a cold glance, then got up and went outside to make a call. He walked outside and he lit a cigarette and dialed a number. ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you at a dinner party?¡± Jiang Li laughed heartily on the other end of the phone. Bo Jingshen spoke calmly, ¡°Isn¡¯t Feng City your territory? Help me investigate someone.¡± Bo Jingshen had just returned to the country. His team was still handing over work at Bosheng¡¯s overseas headquarters, so he hadn¡¯t spread out his manpower yet. Jiang Li had met Bo Jingshen overseas and had a close friendship with him. He was also a local from Feng City, so it was nothing for him to investigate someone. Jiang Li chuckled, ¡°Sure thing. If you ask, I can investigate a whole group of people for you, let alone just one.¡± Bo Jingshen paused for a moment and said, ¡°Oh, then investigate Su Yukang and his group.¡± ¡°Oh, this group of people selling their children.¡± Jiang Li immediately showed disdain for Su Yukang. Bo Jingshen furrowed his brow. ¡°What do you mean? Explain in detail.¡± ¡°Arranged marriages are not uncommon in our circle, but the Su family¡¯s approach is particularly unseemly. I¡¯ve heard that besides their eldest son, Su Zhe, the rest of the children were arranged marriages by Su Yukang.¡± Jiang Li clicked his tongue a few times. ¡°You don¡¯t have Su Yukang at your dinner party today, do you?¡± Jiang Li teased, ¡°Could it be that he wants to introduce his youngest daughter to you?¡± Bo Jingshen was speechless. ¡°I knew it.¡± Jiang Li sneered. ¡°Do you still remember Su Lu from yesterday¡¯s cocktail party? She and Gu Xin are connected by marriage. They seemed like a model couple over the past few years, and I thought they had some genuine feelings. But now it seems like they are just a superficial couple.¡± Jiang Li was unaware of Bo Jingshen and Su Lu¡¯s history, so he spoke straightforwardly. ¡°Su Yukang arranged a marriage alliance between his eldest daughter, Su Lu, and the Gu family. The two families have been closely connected for the past few years and have made a fortune through their collaboration on several projects. Su Yukang tasted success, and since your company, Bosheng has a strong reputation abroad, he now has his eyes on you for entering the domestic market.¡± Jiang Li chuckled as he continued, ¡°Before you returned to the country, he wanted to arrange it for me a few times. Now it¡¯s your turn. Your return has come as a relief for us, my friend.¡± However, Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t smile. He wasn¡¯t someone who couldn¡¯t take a joke, but he couldn¡¯t even force a smile at this moment. ¡°You say¡­¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s eyes were very dark, and the viciousness in his eyes churned. He said in a low voice,¡± Sell?¡± ¡°Tsk, well, it¡¯s just something like that,¡± Jiang Li replied dismissively. That night, Su Yukang got extremely drunk and left in a sorry state. Su Lu didn¡¯t know about this. She had been wearing a scarf to cover the hickeys on her neck for the past few days. Fortunately, they were gradually fading away. At noon that day, Gu Xin came to the company to take her out for lunch. Gu Xin smiled and said, ¡°Regardless of whether it¡¯s a farewell dinner or any other kind of meal, we should celebrate, right?¡± Su Lu also smiled, ¡°Don¡¯t be so sentimental about a farewell dinner. Let¡¯s just celebrate your marriage with Chen Yaxi.¡± Gu Xin seemed a bit hesitant. ¡°She¡­ she¡¯s pregnant.¡± Su Lu responded, ¡°That¡¯s double happiness.¡± Gu Xin let out a soft sigh. ¡°But after our divorce became public, she got pregnant again. I¡¯m worried that the rumors outside will affect you¡­¡± Su Lu smiled and reassured him, ¡°It¡¯s alright, I don¡¯t mind. Therefore, as long as a woman didn¡¯t give up her feelings, she could live very rationally in a relationship, even if it was a marriage relationship. In the car, Chen Yaxi looked at Su Lu¡¯s scarf-covered neck thoughtfully and smiled with a deeper meaning. ¡°Su Lu, I¡¯ve been wanting to ask since we were at the Civil Affairs Bureau. Is there something going on?¡± Su Lu coughed lightly, avoiding a direct answer. Su Lu only felt that her chaotic encounter with Bo Jingshen couldn¡¯t be categorized as a significant situation. At most, it could be considered an accident. They went to a high-end restaurant not far from Su Lu¡¯s company and sat down at a booth by the floor-to-ceiling window along the street. They had a very enjoyable meal. Chen Yaxi got up and said, ¡°I¡¯ll go to the restroom. You guys can talk first.¡± Su Lu and Gu Xin chatted about the project they were currently working on together and had a delightful conversation. A dark-colored luxury car passed by on the road outside the window. Bo Jingshen, sitting in the back seat, looked at Su Lu and Gu Xin sitting by the window in the restaurant. Sunlight poured in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting its rays on the two of them. They were talking and laughing, appearing like an ideal couple. Suddenly, Bo Jingshen¡¯s gaze turned cold. ¡°If you¡¯re unhappy, then fine. I¡¯ll find another office building for you. Why gets angry?¡± Jiang Li, sitting next to him, sensed Bo Jingshen¡¯s low mood. He wondered if something he said had offended him. After a moment of consideration, Jiang Li obediently took out a file from the storage compartment in the car and handed it to Bo Jingshen, saying, ¡°Here, it¡¯s the information on the group you asked me to investigate a few days ago.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Bo Jingshen realized that Jiang Li was referring to Su Yukang¡¯s group. The file contained information about the Su Yukang family, though not very detailed, it covered the basic information. Bo Jingshen quickly flipped through several other documents and paused at Su Lu¡¯s picture. He saw the location of Su Lu¡¯s company, Mingyang Avenue. Jiang Li had been helping him find an office building in recent days, and at this moment, he was still babbling away by his side. Suddenly, Bo Jingshen said, ¡°Mingyang Avenue.¡± ¡°Hmm? What about Mingyang Avenue?¡± Jiang Li was confused. ¡°Help me find an office building on Mingyang Avenue.¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s statement drove Jiang Li, the second young master Jiang, to the brink of madness. ¡°What! I¡¯ll find a good building for you now. It¡¯s in the best location in the central business district! It¡¯s not like you lack the money. Why go to Mingyang Avenue? Are you trying to save money?¡± Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow. ¡°Maybe the view is good.¡± Jiang Li muttered under his breath, unsure whether to speak or not, but he was certain that Bo Jingshen had gone mad. In fact, Bo Jingshen also felt that he must have gone mad. In the afternoon, when he accompanied Jiang Li to the hospital to pick up some medication, Bo Jingshen saw Gu Xin again. He watched as Gu Xin gently held a woman¡¯s hand and headed toward the obstetrics department. This man, who had been chatting and laughing with Su Lu in the restaurant not long ago, was now taking another woman to the obstetrics department for a prenatal check-up. Did Su Lu abandon him just to marry a man like this? To live such a ludicrous life? An inexplicable anger surged through his entire being, from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 4 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Li came over with the medicine and saw this scene. ¡°Oh, well.¡± Jiang Li pursed his lips. ¡°The public relations department has to work overtime again.¡± Bo Jingshen asked, ¡°Do you know her?¡± Jiang Li nodded.¡± This woman is an artiste from my company. She¡¯s a model. When the news of Gu Xin¡¯s extramarital affair broke out a while ago, the public relations department had a tough time. But now, it¡¯s even worse. It¡¯s big news.¡± Bo Jingshen narrowed his eyes and said calmly, ¡°Then let¡¯s not bother about this matter. With such concrete evidence, no matter how we handle it, we¡¯ll end up looking bad.¡± Jiang Li laughed and had no objection to his suggestion. Just a week later, the news broke. That morning, Su Lu was bombarded with phone calls after taking a shower. Secretary Xu called first. ¡°President Su! Have you seen the local news?¡± ¡°No, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°You should take a look. It¡¯s about President Gu.¡± Xu Ning didn¡¯t say much. Su Lu hung up and immediately checked the news. The news¡¯s accompanying picture showed Gu Xin accompanying Chen Yaxi to the hospital¡¯s obstetrics department. As soon as she finished reading, Gu Xin called. ¡°Little Lu, I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t expect them to be so intrusive.¡± He brought Chen Yaxi to a high-class private hospital. He did not expect to be photographed there. Su Lu smiled. ¡°We¡¯ve already completed the formalities, so it¡¯s just that outsiders don¡¯t know about it. Compared to me, public opinion is even more unfavorable towards Chen Yaxi. She¡¯s still pregnant, so you should take good care of her. It¡¯s fine on my side. Once the controversy dies down, everything will be fine.¡± Su Lu was very rational and even very calm. In fact, the situation was quite simple. As long as they made their divorce public, things would settle down. However, just like their marriage, their divorce involved both families¡¯ businesses, stocks, and future cooperation, among other things. So, when the news broke, both families had to discuss it and find the most suitable timing to minimize the impact and losses for both sides. As expected, Su Yukang called right away. ¡°I¡¯ll talk to the Gu family about this! Just take care of yourself and don¡¯t talk too much!¡± Su Yukang¡¯s words were direct. After ending the call, Su Lu chuckled and continued applying makeup, getting ready to go to the company. ¡­ Bosheng¡¯s office building was ready because Bo Jingshen¡¯s budget was very high, but the requirements for the location weren¡¯t too high. Naturally, it was not difficult to find a place with suitable conditions. The office building, he bought was originally a design company. Therefore, the interior design focused on aesthetics, and it was impressive. Jiang Li arrived early and brought two bags of steaming crab roe dumplings. ¡°Tsk, tsk, even though this place isn¡¯t in the central business district, the design and renovation are quite impressive.¡± ¡°What are you here for?¡± Bo Jingshen asked. Jiang Li lifted the bags in his hands. ¡°I brought breakfast for you.¡± He chuckled. ¡°And I¡¯m here to catch some excitement along the way.¡± ¡°Excitement along the way?¡± Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow. Jiang Li vigorously nodded. ¡°Yes, today Gu Xin¡¯s affair was exposed. I just passed by Su Lu¡¯s company, and there was a bunch of reporters crowding the entrance, coming on strong. Ah, I just realized, your location is quite close to Su Lu¡¯s company, at the beginning and end of the same road.¡± Bo Jingshen abruptly stopped typing. ¡°Why are they surrounding her company? Wasn¡¯t it about that man¡¯s scandal?¡± Bo Jingshen furrowed his brow. ¡°Gu Xin has been protecting Chen Yaxi discreetly. The media couldn¡¯t get to them, so naturally, they came after Su Lu,¡± Jiang Li explained. Bo Jingshen stood up abruptly and grabbed his coat from the nearby hanger. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Jiang Li asked, bewildered. ¡°I have something to attend to.¡± ¡°But what about the dumplings? I stood in line to buy them! The internet-famous dumplings!¡± Jiang Li protested, gazing at him mournfully. Bo Jingshen waved his hand. ¡°Go to the secretary¡¯s office and have Cheng Yan accompany you for a meal.¡± With that, he left the company without looking back. Su Lu hadn¡¯t expected such a large group of reporters to gather at the entrance of her company. She wasn¡¯t a celebrity, after all. Since she hadn¡¯t anticipated this, she hadn¡¯t taken any precautions. Just as she had parked her car and stepped out of the parking lot, a swarm of reporters surrounded her. ¡°What are your thoughts on Mr. Gu Xin and Miss Chen Yaxi appearing in the hospital¡¯s obstetrics department?¡± ¡°Miss Su, please say a few words!¡± ¡°Mrs. Gu, please share your thoughts.¡± All kinds of recording pens, cell phones, and cameras were placed in front of her. ¡°No comments,¡± Su Lu murmured, lowering her head and attempting to walk forward. However, the reporters blocked her path to the company¡¯s entrance. Su Lu¡¯s petite figure couldn¡¯t compete with the crowd. Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain at the corner of her eye, followed by a warm liquid trickling down. It wasn¡¯t tears. Su Lu froze for a moment and instinctively reached up to touch it. Before she could, a large hand with elegant fingers grasped her wrist tightly. Then, a suit coat was swiftly placed over her head. Su Lu¡¯s vision immediately darkened. Yet, she remained calm. On the suit coat, the familiar scent of cedar brought her an inexplicable sense of security in this situation. The reporters clamored and bombarded with questions. ¡°Sir, may I ask what your relationship is with Mrs. Gu?¡± ¡°Sir, may I ask who you are to Mrs. Gu?¡± The man¡¯s voice was deep and magnetic as he coldly uttered two words, ¡°Bodyguard.¡± Su Lu was taken by the shoulder and led away, then pushed into the car. The reporters couldn¡¯t help but feel that the man in front of them, with his strong aura and black mask, didn¡¯t resemble an ordinary bodyguard. But no one dared to provoke further. In the darkness, Su Lu only felt the car start and drive away. After a while, it stopped again. Then the coat covering her head was finally lifted. He said, ¡°Look up and look at me.¡± Su Lu raised her face, and a bead of blood slid down her cheek from the corner of her eye. Bo Jingshen furrowed his brow. His restraint and composure in not resorting to violence against the reporters earlier had already shown his greatest self-control and composure. Bo Jingshen pulled out a few tissues and pressed on her bleeding wound. ¡°Why did you come?¡± Su Lu looked at him. Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice was low and cold. ¡°I¡¯m here to laugh at you.¡± The corners of Su Lu¡¯s mouth curled up in a self-deprecating smile. ¡°Then why aren¡¯t you smiling?¡± Bo Jingshen narrowed his eyes. Not only did he not smile, but his eyes also showed anger. ¡°He made a mess, but it¡¯s you who bears the consequences. He protected that woman meticulously, yet you ended up covered in blood.¡± ¡°It was just an accident, and besides¡­¡± ¡°I already divorced him,¡± she had those words on the tip of her tongue, but she didn¡¯t get a chance to say them. Bo Jingshen sneered, ¡°Did you marry him just to live through days like this? I only slept with you once, and I still knew how to lend a helping hand. What about him?¡± Each sentence carried a sharp edge. He hated Su Lu, and he hated himself for being soft-hearted towards her. The words that Su Lu was about to say suddenly disappeared. Mockingly, she said, ¡°So should I thank you? I didn¡¯t report and arrest you for that day¡¯s incident, which was already my utmost benevolence. Today, I didn¡¯t ask for your help either. I¡¯ve said it before, Bo Jingshen, we¡¯re even now. What exactly do you want?¡± She took the tissues from his hand and pressed them against the wound on her eye corner. The tissues quickly soaked through with red. Bo Jingshen found it painfully distressing. He started the car and drove towards the hospital. The corners of his lips formed a cold, emotionless arc. ¡°What do I want to do? What I wanted to do was already done that night at Yunding. As for being even?¡± His fingers lightly tapped on the steering wheel as he let out a light laugh. ¡°You¡¯re dreaming.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 5 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio ¡°Su Lu, if I didn¡¯t agree, you don¡¯t expect to settle this even until you die.¡± Su Lu understood Bo Jingshen¡¯s dominant nature very well, so she didn¡¯t bother saying anything further. When Cheng Youran called her, they were not far from the hospital. Cheng Youran was her close friend, the kind who took charge and resolved matters. Cheng Youran¡¯s voice was cold, ¡°Regarding Gu Xin¡¯s scandal, why did you have to take the blame?¡± As soon as she heard these words, Su Lu knew that the pictures of her being injured on the scene had already been leaked. In Bo Jingshen¡¯s car, Su Lu didn¡¯t want to discuss much with Cheng Youran. She simply said, ¡°I¡¯ll be at the hospital soon. Let¡¯s talk when we meet.¡± Before hanging up, Cheng Youran asked in a low voice, ¡°The person wearing a black mask who escorted you away from the scene, was it Bo Jingshen?¡± They hadn¡¯t been in the same city during their university days, so Cheng Youran only knew that Su Lu had a man whom she loved to the point of being willing to die for. She had seen his photos but hadn¡¯t met him in person. Su Lu knew she couldn¡¯t keep it a secret, so she just replied, ¡°Let¡¯s discuss it when we meet.¡± Muhe Private Hospital was also Cheng Youran¡¯s workplace. When they arrived, Cheng Youran was already waiting at the entrance. ¡°Don¡¯t be so long-winded. I¡¯ll arrange a few days of hospitalization for you. It¡¯s a good opportunity for you to lay low.¡± Saying this, Cheng Youran leaned closer to inspect the wound. ¡°You might need stitches. You tend to form scars easily, so if you don¡¯t stitch it up, the scar might be prominent. I¡¯ll arrange for a plastic surgeon to perform a cosmetic closure. Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯ll be fine.¡± Su Lu nodded obediently. After Su Lu got out of the car, Bo Jingshen drove away. Therefore, Cheng Youran asked directly, ¡°Did he go to park his car, or has he already left? If he¡¯s parking the car, I¡¯ll wait with you for him. If he¡¯s left, let¡¯s go inside.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go inside,¡± Su Lu replied. Su Lu thought that he was just helping her because he had slept with her before. Thus, sending her to the hospital was already going above and beyond. There was no need for him to accompany her. She assumed he had left and didn¡¯t plan to wait, so she entered the hospital with Cheng Youran. By the time Bo Jingshen parked his car and walked over, no one was there anymore. He wasn¡¯t angry. It was more important to treat her injury as soon as possible. Jiang Li called. ¡°Brother Shen, you didn¡¯t eat the dumplings and went to be a hero saving a beauty? Are you even worthy of the dumplings I lined up to buy early in the morning? Even if you wanted to watch the excitement, you should have taken me along. I also like to watch the show.¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice was calm, ¡°Just a coincidence.¡± Jiang Li didn¡¯t doubt him, ¡°Oh, should I get someone to retract the news? But you didn¡¯t show your face, so it¡¯s fine. Brother Shen, you¡¯re courageous and know how to stay hidden¡­¡± ¡°Retract it,¡± Bo Jingshen interrupted. ¡°Retract the news about Su Lu too.¡± Jiang Li laughed, ¡°Are you feeling guilty for forcing her to drink three glasses that day?¡± ¡°Enough with the chatter,¡± Bo Jingshen glanced at the hospital lobby. He had no intention of going inside. ¡± I¡¯m going back to the company now.¡± Cheng Youran quickly brought a doctor from the plastic surgery department to help Su Lu to suture the wound. Su Lu looked at herself in the mirror and sighed, ¡°Sigh, my appearance is ruined.¡± There was no trace of sadness in her tone. ¡°This is called beauty in imperfection. You are already beautiful enough, and having a small flaw can give others a chance.¡± Su Lu smiled and said, ¡°You have such a sweet mouth.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just comforting you since you have a facial injury,¡± Cheng Youran replied while applying a small sterile dressing to her wound. Su Lu gave instructions to her employees over the phone and held a video conference. In the afternoon, Su Yukang arrived. Su Lu was dressed in a patient¡¯s gown. She took off her scarf, and the hickey on her neck was still visible even though it was very light in color. Su Yukang was furious when he saw this. ¡°You just got divorced from Gu Xin, and now you¡¯re fooling around? Have you no shame?¡± Su Lu couldn¡¯t be bothered to explain and replied calmly, ¡°I will take responsibility for my private life.¡± ¡°I had a meeting with the Gu family this morning,¡± Su Yukang said, his expression unpleasant, indicating that the outcome wasn¡¯t favorable. ¡°During this period, you should go to Hai City to avoid trouble. It¡¯s a good opportunity to inspect the cooperative project there. The Gu family admitted that Gu Xin was at fault, so they are willing to increase the profit share for our side in this project.¡± Su Yukang¡¯s expression softened slightly when he mentioned the possibility of getting a larger profit share. After pondering for a moment, he continued, ¡°Gu Xin is not a good person. Next time, when you meet with President Liu¡­¡± Su Lu¡¯s laughter carried a hint of sarcasm. ¡°You still expect there to be a next time? Last time, you used the safety and future of my ex-boyfriend to threaten me. I have my weaknesses, and I admit that. I have devoted five years and helped the Su family earn over ten billion. I have done my utmost. What other bargaining chips do you have for the next time?¡± Su Yukang¡¯s face turned ugly, and he abruptly changed the topic, ¡°I¡¯m doing this for your good. Let¡¯s discuss this matter later. When your brother comes back next month, you should also come back and stay for a few days.¡± The relationship between Su Lu and her father wasn¡¯t good, but she had a good relationship with her brother. Su Yukang knew which words to use to ease the tension. Su Lu said calmly,¡± I understand. I need to rest now, take care.¡± The next morning, Gu Xin hurriedly arrived at the hospital. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Su Lu was changing the bandage, and she smiled at him. ¡°Please don¡¯t laugh. Moving the wound is not good for recovery,¡± the nurse advised. Five minutes later, the bandage was changed. Seeing the wound at the corner of Su Lu¡¯s eye, Gu Xin felt remorseful, ¡°Little Lu, I¡­¡± Apologies seemed inadequate. ¡°It was an accident,¡± Su Lu replied. Gu Xin took a deep breath, ¡°I owe you. Your dad came to my house yesterday to talk.¡± ¡°I know, he told me,¡± Su Lu responded. However, Gu Xin let out a cold laugh, not directed at Su Lu but at Su Yukang. ¡°He said it was my fault this time, so he hopes that my parents will speak well of you in formal occasions, to avoid affecting his plans for your future remarriage.¡± It was no wonder even someone as easygoing as Gu Xin couldn¡¯t help but sneer. ¡°You can say I¡¯m wrong a hundred times, and I¡¯ll admit it a hundred times, but what about him? If it wasn¡¯t for their coercion back then, would we have all these troublesome matters today?¡± Su Lu let out a long breath, ¡°Let¡¯s not discuss that. You don¡¯t have to worry about me. I¡¯ll go to Hai City to inspect that project in a couple of days. We can discuss it once the public opinion dies down¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re right. When I was about to remove the public opinion, I discovered that the relevant discussions about you had already been removed by Jiang Li.¡± ¡°Jiang Li? The second young master of Jianghe Media?¡± Su Lu was puzzled, ¡°Why would he¡­¡± Su Lu was stunned. He thought about how Bo Jingshen had saved him when she was surrounded by reporters yesterday. He was also photographed at that time, and he had a close relationship with Jiang Li. She was probably benefiting from that connection. Speaking of the devil, Jiang Li walked into the ward with a basket of flowers and fruits. ¡°Oh? President Gu is here,¡± Jiang Li raised his eyebrows and smiled, then looked at Su Lu with a beaming smile, ¡°I came to see if your injuries are improving.¡± ¡°Much better,¡± Su Lu replied, ¡°I just found out that it was Young Master Jiang who helped suppress the public opinion. Thank you.¡± Su Lu¡¯s gaze shifted to the man entering behind Jiang Li. Today, Bo Jingshen wasn¡¯t wearing a suit. He had on a thin white cashmere sweater, a khaki-colored overcoat with a horn button, black slim-fitting jeans that accentuated his extraordinarily long legs, and a pair of semi-new canvas shoes. With just one glance, his appearance overlapped with the image of the young man in her memories. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 6 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio However, the current him was more mature and reserved, deep and stern. Bo Jingshen remained silent, only giving Gu Xin a cold glance before standing by the side. Jiang Li waved his hand and said, ¡°Ah, it¡¯s nothing. You¡¯re welcome. Besides, when we first met at Yunding, Brother Shen made you drink three glasses, and we all felt a bit guilty about it. That¡¯s why Brother Shen stepped in to help you yesterday, and I took care of the public opinion as well.¡± Gu Xin seemed surprised and asked, ¡°Was that person yesterday Mr. Bo?¡± Su Lu nodded and replied in a formal tone, ¡°Thank you, Mr. Bo, and Young Master Jiang. However, I¡¯ll be going on a business trip to Hai City soon, so I won¡¯t be able to treat you to a drink after I¡¯m discharged.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Jiang Li was taken aback. ¡°You¡¯re also going to Hai City?¡± Bo Jingshen, who had been silently standing by, suddenly looked at her. Su Lu blinked and said officially, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m going to inspect a project. By the way, is Young Master Jiang also going to Hai City?¡± Jiang Li responded, ¡°I don¡¯t like to fuss around.¡± He pointed at Bo Jingshen and continued, ¡°Bo Jingshen is going to Hai City to attend a conference.¡± Gu Xin seemed to understand and asked, ¡°Is it the technology exhibition in the Huaxia region?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s the one,¡± Jiang Li nodded. Then he turned to Su Lu and said, ¡°Could I trouble you to take care of Brother Shen during that time? He has been abroad for a few years and may not be familiar with certain things. His team is still overseas, so if you could look after him, Miss Su, I won¡¯t send anyone with him.¡± Su Lu didn¡¯t want to agree, but considering that they had helped her, it was difficult for her to refuse. She could only reluctantly agree. They didn¡¯t stay for long, and Gu Xin escorted them out when he left. The ward quieted down. Su Lu got up and went to the bathroom. When she came out of the bathroom, she was shocked by the tall figure standing against the wall near the door. ¡°You¡­ I thought you had left,¡± Su Lu looked at him in shock. Bo Jingshen smirked and said, ¡°I saw your husband leave, so I thought about it and decided to come back.¡± He leaned against the wall, trapping her between his arms. He looked down at her with a gaze that carried a sense of pressure. Bo Jingshen chuckled. ¡°How was it? Is it exciting?¡± Su Lu frowned. He hadn¡¯t seen this man for a few years. Why was he so unpredictable? She was trapped between his arms and could not get out. ¡°Please make way.¡± The cold cedar fragrance on his body seemed to permeate through every pore, and Su Lu¡¯s ears could not help but turn red. Bo Jingshen chuckled softly, devoid of the deep resentment from their first meeting at Yunding. Su Lu thought that perhaps that kind of revenge could bring him some relief. ¡°You just promised Second Young Master Jiang,¡± Bo Jingshen lowered his head, his lips close to her ear, his voice low and captivating. ¡°So¡­ how do you plan to take care of me?¡± Su Lu took a deep breath, composed herself, and recalled Xu Ning¡¯s usual job responsibilities. Taking a professional approach, she said, ¡°I will help you arrange the flight tickets, hotel accommodations, and local transportation. If you have any banquets or meals that need reservations, please let me know in advance.¡± Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow and stared at her with his deep gaze. After a moment, he lightly tapped her neck with his finger and said, ¡°Su Lu, I¡¯m a little curious.¡± ¡°What about?¡± Su Lu asked. Bo Jingshen¡¯s smile was ambiguous. ¡°As long as Gu Xin isn¡¯t blind, he can see the marks on your neck that I left. Is he really that easy-going? Or are you both just doing what you want and turning a blind eye to the cuckoldry?¡± ¡°This is my private matter.¡± Su Lu raised her hand and tugged at the collar of her hospital gown, seizing the opportunity to slip out from under his arm. ¡°If you have nothing else to do, please leave. I need to rest.¡± Su Lu gestured towards the door, signaling for him to go. ¡°I¡¯ll send you the information for the flight tickets and hotel reservation.¡± Bo Jingshen seemed unaffected, disregarding her request. He pulled out a chair and sat down, clearly indicating that he had no intention of leaving. He lowered his eyes and scrolled with his phone and asked in a calm tone, ¡°What¡¯s good to eat in Feng City?¡± ¡°Salted Crispy Chicken, Braised Eel, and Partridge Congee,¡± Su Lu replied. Bo Jingshen¡¯s gaze flickered upon hearing this, and he silently tapped a few times on his phone screen. Su Lu lay back on the hospital bed and soon fell into a deep sleep. Even though five years had passed, there were still unresolved conflicts and past grievances. Back at Yunding, he had done things to her¡­ But subconsciously, Su Lu couldn¡¯t help but let her guard down when he came to her. Just like five years ago, it seemed that as long as he was by her side, she could subconsciously find peace and relaxation. Su Lu was sound asleep when a low and magnetic voice woke her up. ¡°Wake up, Su Lu.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m tired,¡± Su Lu murmured sleepily, not fully awake. Her voice carried a soft, affectionate tone, sounding extremely tender. However, she quickly snapped out of it, and her whole body tensed up. Su Lu opened her eyes and saw the deep gaze and half-smile of the man by her bedside. ¡°Su Lu, who do you think I am?¡± ¡°Gu Xin?¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice was somewhat cold. The corners of Su Lu¡¯s mouth curled up into a bitter smile. Who did she think he was? She treated him as the Bo Jingshen from five years ago who was still obedient to her. ¡°You¡¯re still here?¡± Su Lu replied with a question instead of an answer. Bo Jingshen turned his head to the side and said, ¡°Get up and eat.¡± The cozy hospital room was a well-equipped single suite. On the nearby dining table, there were several thermal bags with the logos of renowned restaurants. Su Lu didn¡¯t have much of an appetite, but inexplicably, she got up and sat down at the dining table with Bo Jingshen. A wave of palpitations washed over Su Lu. How long had it been since they sat together and had a proper meal? They took out the food boxes from the thermal bags one by one. Salted Crispy Chicken, Braised Eel, and Partridges Congee. They were the three dishes Su Lu mentioned earlier. After a while, Bo Jingshen frowned and said, ¡°It doesn¡¯t taste as good as when you make it.¡± Su Lu was taken aback, gently biting her lip. She had cooked Feng City¡¯s specialty dishes for him once or twice, but she didn¡¯t expect him to remember. Bo Jingshen said, ¡°I never knew these were Feng City dishes.¡± He didn¡¯t know that she was from Feng City. Back then, in order to stay away from the Su family, Su Lu had deliberately chosen a university in Hai City, which was far away from Feng City. Due to her lack of attachment to the Su family, she rarely mentioned Feng City either. Su Lu pursed her lips, unsure of what to say. Should she apologize? She couldn¡¯t bring herself to apologize for what happened between them that night at Yunding. Should she explain? Time had long passed, and the damage had long since become a scar that could not be removed. Thus, they quietly finished their meal. Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t stay for long, as if he had only stayed here for a meal. After he left, Su Lu breathed a sigh of relief but felt inexplicably lost. She dialed Xu Ning¡¯s number. ¡°Help me book a flight ticket and a hotel room to Hai City. I¡¯ve sent you the name on WeChat.¡± Xu Ning asked if she wanted to book the same flight and hotel as her. Su Lu remained silent for a few seconds. ¡°No, there¡¯s no need. Book a different flight and a different hotel.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 7 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Xu Ning did her job properly. Not long after she hung up the phone, she sent the reservation message to Su Lu. Su Lu looked at the message on her phone and took a moment to react. ¡°Oh, I don¡¯t have Bo Jingshen¡¯s contact information. This is really¡­¡± Su Lu raised her hand and pressed her forehead, then she sent a message to Gu Xin, asking for Jiang Li¡¯s contact information. Afterward, she directly forwarded the reserved message to Jiang Li. For the next two days, Su Lu stayed in the hospital and it was relatively peaceful. Even her luggage was packed by Xu Ning at her home before she left. Cheng Youran was a little helpless. ¡°I don¡¯t know if you came to the hospital or went on vacation.¡± ¡°Of course, I came to the hospital.¡± Su Lu smiled. ¡°But I¡¯m going on vacation soon. I¡¯ll bring you a gift back. Don¡¯t miss me too much.¡± ¡°Get lost.¡± Cheng Youran waved her hand. She thought for a moment and added, ¡°By the way, there¡¯s an expert in scar removal at the Medical Cosmetics Department of Hai City First Affiliated Hospital. If you have time, you can make an appointment to see him.¡± The wound at the corner of Su Lu¡¯s eye was no longer covered with a bandage. Although it wasn¡¯t a big scar, it still caught the eye a bit. Cheng Youran didn¡¯t have the time to send her off and went to work. Su Lu dragged her luggage to the entrance of the hospital building. Before she could turn toward the parking lot, a dark luxury car suddenly stopped in front of her. The backseat window rolled down, and the handsome face of the man came into view. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Su Lu was somewhat surprised. ¡°To Hai City. Did you forget?¡± Bo Jingshen asked in response, a faint smile appearing on his lips. ¡°I was still waiting for you to take care of me.¡± Su Lu was speechless. The driver got out of the car and opened the back door, saying, ¡°Miss Su, please get in the car.¡± Then he reached out to take her luggage and put it in the trunk. Su Lu furrowed her brows lightly, still holding onto her car keys. ¡°My car is still parked at the hospital¡­¡± ¡°It won¡¯t get lost. Get in the car,¡± Bo Jingshen said calmly. He then raised an eyebrow at her. ¡°Or do you want me to come down and carry you up?¡± Su Lu glanced at him with a furrowed brow, but she knew him too well. He would do that! Su Lu bit her lip and got into the car. The car door closed. In the backseat, Su Lu could smell the refreshing scent of cedar on his body again. She suddenly became alert and realized. ¡°Your flight is tomorrow!¡± The flight and hotel that she had asked Xu Ning to book for him were tomorrow. She had deliberately staggered the time. Bo Jingshen chuckled softly. ¡°Yes. I asked you to take care of me, and you were quick to shift the blame. You booked it for tomorrow?¡± ¡°Then why did you¡­¡± Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow. ¡°Am I short on money for a flight ticket? Wouldn¡¯t I make new arrangements?¡± Su Lu had a headache. She raised her hand and pinched the bridge of her nose. ¡°What exactly are you¡­¡± Before she could finish her sentence, she realized that the route was not leading to the airport. ¡°This isn¡¯t the way to the airport, is it?¡± Was he planning to have the driver take them to Hai City by car? The distance between Feng City and Hai City was not hardships, but there wasn¡¯t enough time. Su Lu took the opportunity to learn about it these past few days, so she learned that the technology exhibition that Bo Jingshen was going to attend would open tomorrow. ¡°Can I still sell you?¡± Bo Jingshen said calmly. The driver answered her, ¡°Miss Su, we are heading to the Xijiao Airport.¡± ¡°The Xijiao Airport¡­¡± Feng City¡¯s domestic flights were primarily served by Dongqiao Airport. International flights usually departed from Linyu Airport. The Xijiao Airport was relatively small, and there were no passenger flights. Generally, only private planes stopped and left the port. The driver drove the car straight into the parking apron. A beautiful Gulfstream G650 was parked there. The aircraft had sleek lines, exuding an air of affluence. ¡°Hello, Mr. Bo. The crew is ready.¡± Although Su Lu had heard about Bosheng¡¯s market value and Bo Jingshen¡¯s wealth, it was only when she followed Bo Jingshen up the gangway that she truly felt his financial prowess. The flight attendant was waiting by the cabin door and courteously led them to their seats. The plane took off promptly. The flight attendant provided excellent service, and the meals were exquisitely delicious. The genuine leather seats were spacious and soft, providing great comfort. Su Lu felt drowsy. She gradually woke up when the plane encountered turbulence. Despite having two seats on each side of the aisle, the both of them had ended up sitting on opposite sides, with the aisle separating them. Su Lu glanced over and noticed Bo Jingshen¡¯s slightly pale complexion. He leaned tightly against the seatback with his eyes closed. His lips were tightly pursed and pale, sweat beading on his forehead. Both of his hands were gripping the armrests, and his knuckles had turned white from the force. Su Lu asked worriedly, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?¡± Bo Jingshen seemed to have lost consciousness and did not respond. ¡°Bo Jingshen!¡± Su Lu became anxious. She seldom saw him looking so pale. In her memory, he was a vigorous and energetic young man, rarely falling ill. Su Lu unbuckled her seatbelt and leaned closer to him. The flight attendant interjected, ¡°Miss Su, for safety reasons during turbulence, please return to your seat and fasten your seatbelt.¡± Su Lu ignored the flight attendant. ¡°Bo Jingshen, what was wrong? Where did you feel unwell?¡± She gently patted the back of his hand, but in the next second, he grabbed her hand tightly! Then, Su Lu was pulled into an embrace with the cold fragrance of cedar by a strong force. He hugged her so tightly that her bones hurt. Su Lu couldn¡¯t help but struggle. The man¡¯s low, hoarse voice rang in her ear, ¡°Don¡¯t go¡­¡± Su Lu was startled. He seemed to be¡­ afraid. Su Lu stopped struggling and raised her hand to gently pat his back. After the turbulence had passed, the flight attendant immediately came over. ¡°Mr. Bo, are you alright?¡± Bo Jingshen seemed to gradually recover and said, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°Do you need any medication?¡± He shook his head lightly. The embrace that had caused Su Lu¡¯s bones to ache had loosened. She sensed that there was a reason behind Bo Jingshen¡¯s fear, but she didn¡¯t ask anything and quietly sat back in her seat. Seeing that neither Bo Jingshen nor Su Lu needed anything, the flight attendant went back to the front to be on standby. ¡°Thank you.¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s calm voice came from beside her. ¡°I just felt a little airsick.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Su Lu responded, ¡°Then take a rest for a while.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bo Jingshen reclined his seat and closed his eyes. It seemed like he fell asleep after a while. Su Lu knew that he hadn¡¯t been airsick just now. He was scared. She got up and went to the restroom. When she came out, she saw the flight attendant outside. The flight attendant politely smiled at her. ¡°Miss Su.¡± Su Lu hesitated for a moment and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What happened to Bo Jingshen just now?¡± ¡°For some reason, Mr. Bo has a severe fear of flying, so if there¡¯s turbulence during the flight, he feels very uncomfortable.¡± Su Lu was taken aback. ¡°Some reason?¡± The flight attendant explained, ¡°Mr. Bo travels frequently abroad for business and once experienced a plane crash caused by mechanical failure. Although he wasn¡¯t seriously injured, it caused him to develop a severe fear of flying. That¡¯s why he purchased this plane.¡± The words ¡°plane crash¡± hit her like a heavy blow. Su Lu had always assumed that after their separation, someone as outstanding as Bo Jingshen must be leading a good and happy life somewhere. She had never imagined that he had come so close to death. This made Su Lu feel a lingering sense of fear. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 8 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Before landing, Bo Jingshen opened his eyes and sat up. His eyes were bloodshot. Su Lu handed him a cup of warm water. ¡°Have some water.¡± Bo Jingshen stared at her for two seconds before taking a sip of the water and stopping. He frowned slightly. It was not warm water in the cup, but warm sugar water¡­ He didn¡¯t like drinking plain water in the past because he found it tasteless. Back then, Su Lu always prepared a cup of lightly sweetened water for him to encourage him to drink more. The taste varied with the seasons, watermelon candy in summer, chrysanthemum crystal, or osmanthus candy in autumn. However, after breaking up, he was too sad and no amount of sweetness could help him. Even the most bitter black coffee, he could drink it cup by the cup as if he was drinking water. Su Lu noticed he stopped after taking a sip and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bo Jingshen put down the cup. ¡°It¡¯s too sweet.¡± Su Lu was taken aback. Sweet? She had prepared it according to his previous taste. Things were the same, but people had changed. People¡¯s hearts could change, and so could their preferences. The plane landed smoothly. As they stepped out of the cabin, they could almost smell the salty sea breeze of Hai City in the air. The young captain came out of the cockpit and struck up a conversation with Bo Jingshen. They seemed to have a good relationship, as the captain spoke to Bo Jingshen in a relaxed manner. ¡°The forecast says a typhoon is coming in the next few days. There¡¯s no way we can fly, and even if we could manage to fly, the turbulence would be unbearable for you. You should stay in Hai City for a few more days,¡± Yan Sui said. ¡°Got it.¡± Bo Jingshen nodded lightly. Yan Sui glanced teasingly at Su Lu and asked in a low voice, ¡°This is¡­ Is there a situation?¡± Bo Jingshen furrowed his brow. ¡°Busybody.¡± Yan Sui chuckled. ¡°If something is going on, Cainan would be heartbroken. She chased after you abroad and followed you back to the country to build a future. She¡¯s still on the plane and will arrive in Hai City tomorrow. Be a decent person and treat Cainan better.¡± Bo Jingshen remained silent after hearing this, simply saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± He then walked towards Su Lu. ¡°The car is waiting at the entrance. Let¡¯s go.¡± Su Lu maintained her usual expression as she followed him outside. However, no one knew that she had overheard the conversation between him and Yan Sui. At this moment, she couldn¡¯t quite describe what she was feeling. She knew that it was impossible for an outstanding person like Bo Jingshen couldn¡¯t have remained single all these years. And no matter what situation he was in or who he was with, she had no right to inquire. She knew it. However, upon hearing it for real, she still felt a slight emptiness in her heart. ¡°How pretentious,¡± Su Lu thought. Outside the airport, a luxury car was waiting in front of Bo Jingshen. ¡°Get in the car.¡± The car that Su Lu had arranged was parked at the back. She hesitated for a moment. ¡°I decided not to take it. I¡¯ve already arranged a car.¡± Moreover, the two of them had not booked at the same hotel. Su Lu even intentionally asked Xu Ning to book two hotels that were a bit far from each other. Bo Jingshen gave her a meaningful look and nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± Su Lu got into the car, and they drove towards the hotel. The luxury car in the rearview mirror was getting farther and farther away. When Su Lu arrived at the hotel and went to the front desk to check in, she was dumbfounded. The man who had parted ways at the airport earlier was now standing at the front desk with his tall figure. His slender fingers held a pen as he looked down, signing something. ¡°Alright, Mr. Bo,¡± the receptionist said, taking the signed slip from him and handing him the room card with both hands. ¡°Here is your room card. Your rooms are on the 21st floor, suites 2107 and 2108.¡± Su Lu stood behind him in a daze. When she heard the room numbers from the receptionist, she suddenly froze. ¡°Wait a minute, 2107 is the room I booked.¡± The receptionist smiled and said, ¡°Are you Miss Su? Mr. Bo has already booked the room for you. I¡¯ve given him the room card. I wish both of you a pleasant stay!¡± Su Lu looked at Bo Jingshen¡¯s half-smiling expression and the two room cards in his hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Bo Jingshen said. Su Lu could only follow him into the elevator, feeling somewhat helpless. It seemed that all her arrangements for his plane ticket and hotel had gone to waste. ¡°I didn¡¯t think you needed my assistance,¡± Su Lu said. ¡°You seem to be capable of arranging everything on your own.¡± ¡°If you didn¡¯t play tricks, I wouldn¡¯t mind listening to your arrangements,¡± replied Bo Jingshen. ¡°But¡­ the Wanli International Hotel in the High-tech Zone? Why didn¡¯t you just book a hotel in the neighboring city?¡± Su Lu cleared her throat. The hotel she had booked for him was indeed quite far, almost an hour¡¯s drive from here. ¡°Well¡­ I thought that the technology exhibition you¡¯re attending is in the High-tech Zone, so I booked a hotel there to make it more convenient for you.¡± Upon hearing this, Bo Jingshen chuckled. The next moment, Su Lu was caught off guard as she was pressed against the elevator wall. The man¡¯s warm breath brushed against her face. ¡°Su Lu, you don¡¯t have to be so wary of me, as if I¡¯m a thief. Do you think I would devour you?¡± Su Lu¡¯s mind flashed back to that night at Yunding, and she thought to herself, ¡°Well, you have ¡®devoured¡¯ me before.¡± Just then, Bo Jingshen¡¯s phone rang. ¡°You have a call,¡± Su Lu said, trying to free herself. However, she couldn¡¯t break free. Bo Jingshen held his phone in one hand and her wrist in the other. Looking at their reflection in the elevator mirror, they appeared like an affectionate couple. Bo Jingshen¡¯s phone screen displayed Yan Sui¡¯s name. Yan Sui said, ¡°I¡¯ve arranged the appointment with the medical beauty expert you wanted for scar removal. Hey, isn¡¯t a scar a man¡¯s medal? You¡¯ve never cared about these things, but now you suddenly seem concerned. Could there be something serious?¡± ¡°Stop nagging, I¡¯m hanging up,¡± Bo Jingshen ended the call. The elevator was quiet. Su Lu faintly caught some keywords from Yan Sui¡¯s conversation. A medical beauty expert for scar removal¡­ Su Lu looked at her reflection on the mirrored elevator door, noticing the small scar at the corner of her eye. Bo Jingshen handed her the room card and said, ¡°Clear your schedule for the day. I¡¯ll take you to have a look at that scar on your eye.¡± Initially, it was just speculation in her mind, but Bo Jingshen¡¯s words confirmed that the expert Yan Sui had mentioned on the phone was indeed for her. A strange feeling surged within her, a mix of sourness and warmth. ¡°The First Affiliated Hospital has a renowned scar removal specialist,¡± he said, not waiting for her response. He furrowed his brow and continued, ¡°You¡¯re a woman, after all, and you should care about your face.¡± His tone was resolute as if refusing was not an option. Su Lu hadn¡¯t intended to refuse anyway. She nodded meekly and replied, ¡°Okay.¡± After retiring to their respective rooms, Su Lu lay down on the soft bed and gazed at the ceiling, exhaling deeply. Bo Jingshen¡¯s pale face, resulting from his fear of flying, resurfaced in her mind. ¡°What exactly¡­ have you been through?¡± Her heart, which had never been able to stay completely indifferent toward him, seemed to be faltering even more. So, she prepared herself and got ready to go out for dinner. Su Lu stood in front of Bo Jingshen¡¯s suite and hesitated. Should she knock on the door and invite him along? Just as she wavered, the door in front of her opened. Bo Jingshen glanced down at her and asked, ¡°What¡¯s up? Why didn¡¯t you knock?¡± Su Lu pursed her lips and said, ¡°I¡¯m going to eat. Do you want to¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Bo Jingshen interrupted, lowering his head to type a message on his phone. Then, he walked out and closed the door behind him. ¡°Where are we eating?¡± Meanwhile, Yan Sui, who had been waiting at the lounge for Bo Jingshen to join him for a drink and a chat, received a message. ¡°I have something urgent. Let¡¯s do it another day.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 9 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio It wasn¡¯t until they had left the hotel that Su Lu realized that Bo Jingshen might have had other plans, but she had intercepted him. Because he seemed to be so handsome that it was obvious he had an arrangement. Su Lu glanced at the man in the driver¡¯s seat. His hair was slicked back, exuding a sense of rebelliousness and charm, revealing his perfect features and facial contours. He had unbuttoned two buttons of his shirt, revealing his collarbone and a hint of his chest. His long and slender legs were clad in fitted trousers. He was simply too good-looking, leaving no room for doubt. ¡°Have you seen enough?¡± Bo Jingshen asked. Su Lu coughed awkwardly and averted her gaze. ¡°If you haven¡¯t seen enough, you can look later. Where do you want to go for a meal?¡± Bo Jingshen replied. ¡°The project team members from here have made a reservation for me. Let me check,¡± Su Lu said, opening her phone. ¡°Elegant Music Restaurant, located on Haibin Road¡­ Let me set up the navigation for you.¡± ¡°No need,¡± Bo Jingshen said calmly. When he stopped at the red light, he glanced at her from the side. His gaze was so deep that it seemed to be able to suck people in. ¡°I¡¯m not as forgetful as you,¡± Bo Jingshen remarked. Su Lu pursed her lips and remained silent. Indeed, this was Hai City, the place where they had once spent their youth five years ago. Hai City boasted good weather and beautiful scenery, especially Haibin Road. The car drove along Haibin Road until they reached Elegant Music Restaurant, a high-end restaurant with a sea view. As soon as Su Lu stepped into the lobby, intending to inquire about the reserved seat arranged by the project team, she heard polite voices coming from beside her. ¡°President Su! You¡¯ve arrived!¡± A few men approached her with smiling faces. It turned out that the project team members had not only reserved a seat for her, but they had also personally come to receive her! Most of the project team members for the Hai City project were sent by Gu Xin¡¯s company. Due to the recent public opinion, Gu Xin had provided extensive instructions for them to take utmost care of Su Lu during her visit. They naturally wanted to show their utmost concern¡­ Su Lu did not expect this. It became a bit awkward¡­ ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Bo Jingshen parked the car and walked over to her. ¡°Who are they?¡± ¡°Who is this?¡± the project team members asked at the same time. Su Lu was speechless. The project team members were speechless. The news about Feng City wouldn¡¯t spread like wildfire in Hai City, but they were all dispatched from Feng City, so they had naturally heard about it. President Gu¡¯s gossip¡­ Now, the project team members saw President Su accompanied by this incredibly handsome guy! ¡°This couple¡­ know how to play?¡± Su Lu wasn¡¯t particularly worried that they would spread the news to Gu Xin¡¯s side. However, the sudden awkwardness in the eyes of the project team members made her feel a little awkward. The only one who didn¡¯t seem to be affected was Bo Jingshen. ¡°Where should we sit?¡± Bo Jingshen asked. The project team members hurriedly responded, ¡°This way, please.¡± It was a private room with a view of the sea, and the ambiance was pleasant. Seeing that Su Lu and Bo Jingshen appeared calm, the project team members quickly regained their composure. The conversation remained formal. ¡°The project is almost complete, but it has been suspended for the past few days. If President Su doesn¡¯t mind, you can go and take a look first.¡± ¡°Suspended?¡± Su Lu asked. ¡°Yes, a typhoon is coming in the next few days, so for safety reasons, we have temporarily halted the work. Once the typhoon passes, we will resume immediately. President Su can wait until work resumes to visit.¡± The typhoon would start almost at this time of the year in Hai City. ¡°No problem, I plan to stay for a while this time. Let¡¯s go and have a look now, and then I¡¯ll visit again once the typhoon has passed,¡± Su Lu replied. The project team members nodded. ¡°Then it¡¯s best to go tomorrow.¡± The peculiar yet harmonious dinner came to an end. On the way back to the hotel, Bo Jingshen recalled the awkward situation earlier and chuckled softly, ¡°Aren¡¯t you worried that they will tell Gu Xin?¡± Su Lu couldn¡¯t be bothered to explain that she had already divorced Gu Xin. Sometimes, Bo Jingshen¡¯s subtly suggestive words could hurt her, but they also helped her stay alert. She needed to stay alert. ¡°He already knows we are coming to Hai City. When Jiang Li asked me to take care of you, Gu Xin was present,¡± Su Lu explained. A cold expression briefly crossed Bo Jingshen¡¯s face, and his smile faded. The car came to a stop at a red light. With a click, Bo Jingshen unfastened his seatbelt and leaned toward Su Lu. ¡°Does he know¡­ that I would treat you like this?¡± He firmly grasped the back of Su Lu¡¯s head, giving her no chance to evade. He kissed her. The cold scent of cedar permeated the air, captivating every breath Su Lu took. Between their lips and teeth, the lingering flavor of Tieguanyin tea, which they had drunk after dinner, blended. Though not alcoholic, it inexplicably intoxicated her. Su Lu made a few feeble attempts to push him away, but since she couldn¡¯t push him, she gave up. Only when the traffic light turned green and the cars behind them honked did Bo Jingshen release her. He fastened his seatbelt and resumed driving, the coldness in his eyes dissipated. Su Lu wondered how he planned to seek revenge and how long he intended to carry it out. She was just feeling a little exhausted and saddened because deep in her hidden inner self, she did not seem to be so resistant to his approach. He was like an addictive drug that caused her pain but also made her unable to resist. They didn¡¯t speak during the entire journey. The next morning, the project team members came to pick her up for the inspection. When Su Lu got busy, she did not have the time to think about the kiss in the car last night and the vague relationship between her and Bo Jingshen. The project she was collaborating on with the Gu family was a seaside resort hotel. The sea view was beautiful, but it was a bit far from the city, about thirty kilometers away. In recent years, Hai City had been vigorously developing its tourism industry and had plans to build a marine park in the vicinity. The prospects for this seaside resort hotel were quite promising. The main building was already almost completed, although it hadn¡¯t been fully capped yet, its appearance was discernible. Due to the temporary suspension of work and the suburban location, the place was quite deserted. The project team members were very familiar with this place and brought her around. Since it was an inspection visit, Su Lu paid close attention. She walked around with the project team members until it was almost noon. The sky was becoming increasingly dark. The project team members furrowed their brows, ¡°President Su, why don¡¯t we call it a day? Judging by the weather, it seems like it¡¯s going to change. It¡¯s also about time for lunch. Let¡¯s head back to the city and find a place where we can eat and talk.¡± Su Lu didn¡¯t have any objections. However, the person in charge who had chosen to stay behind despite the suspension of work, also decided to accompany them to the city for discussions. There weren¡¯t enough seats in the car¡­ ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± The person smiled and scratched his head. ¡°I¡¯ve arranged for a car to pick me up. It should arrive a bit later. Why don¡¯t you all go ahead?¡± ¡°No.¡± However, Su Lu said, ¡°You can all go in one car, and I¡¯ll wait for the other car.¡± ¡°President Su, isn¡¯t that inconvenient?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I don¡¯t enjoy squeezing into a car with a bunch of men.¡± Su Lu waved her hand and smiled. In fact, Su Lu wanted to stay behind and take another look. The project team members had only shown her the positive aspects. No one wanted the leader to see anything negative during their inspection. That¡¯s why Su Lu wanted to stay alone and have another look. Seeing her insistence, the others didn¡¯t refuse. After all, it was just a matter of time, and it wasn¡¯t a big issue. Everyone thought the same way, including Su Lu. However, her car never arrived, but the typhoon did. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 10 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio When the sound of the wind grew louder, Su Lu still hadn¡¯t realized that something was wrong. But as the sky darkened, even she, foolish as she was, knew that the situation was not right. In a place like a construction site, it wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to describe it as a scene of flying sand and rocks. It was almost impossible to keep one¡¯s eyes open. The driver who was supposed to come was still nowhere to be seen. He had not arrived yet. It would be useless if he arrived later when the storm became even stronger. In such weather, the entire construction site was long empty. Su Lu struggled against the strong wind and walked toward the unfinished main building. A strong gust of wind carried a large sheet of metal flying across. ¡°Ah!¡± Su Lu exclaimed, narrowly avoiding it. The sand in the wind hurt her body, and there were some small pieces of iron wire that cut her body. She finally reached the rough building of the main building. Her situation was not much better. The rough building had no roof and no windows at all. The wind blew through from all directions! It was only marginally better than being outside. Su Lu huddled in a corner and made a phone call. She didn¡¯t know if it was because of the weather or because she was in the suburbs, but the signal seemed to be not very good. The project team member¡¯s voice was also intermittent. ¡°President Su¡­ Find a place to take cover¡­ The driver will be there soon!¡± ¡°This weather! Can he still come over?¡± Su Lu anxiously asked. But the call abruptly disconnected, and she didn¡¯t know if they heard her words. In this kind of weather, sitting in a moving metal box like a car would seem even more dangerous than waiting for the driver to arrive. Su Lu¡¯s mind was filled with images she had seen on the news, trees snapping in half, crashing down onto car roofs. She couldn¡¯t help but shiver. ¡°Achoo!¡± Su Lu sneezed and sniffed. She felt a little cold. She hugged herself tightly and curled up in the corner. Thinking about her current situation, she couldn¡¯t help but force a bitter smile. ¡°Is this the heavens punishing me for Bo Jingshen?¡± Su Lu picked up her phone, suddenly wanting to call Bo Jingshen. However, looking at the screen, she belatedly realized that she still didn¡¯t have Bo Jingshen¡¯s contact information. Even the news about booking his flight and hotel was sent directly to Jiang Li. ¡°Sigh.¡± Su Lu let out a soft sigh. ¡°Forget it.¡± Because she had forgotten to charge her phone last night, the battery of her phone had already run out. She did not know when it would run out of battery. She put her phone away and quietly curled up in the corner. Outside, the wind howled, and the rain poured relentlessly. Inside the hotel¡¯s second-floor cafe, there was warmth and tranquility. The floor-to-ceiling windows separated the raging storm outside from the serene atmosphere indoors, as if they were two different worlds. Sitting in a booth near the window, Bo Jingshen absentmindedly listened to Assistant Qiu speaking. Assistant Qiu was the temporary assistant arranged for him by Jiang Li in Hai City. ¡°President Bo, if you don¡¯t have any other instructions, we¡¯ll follow this itinerary.¡± Bo Jingshen furrowed his brow, gazing outside at the trees swaying violently in the wind. He asked, ¡°If the typhoon gets too severe, can the opening ceremony still proceed?¡± Assistant Qiu expressed, ¡°Hai City experiences several typhoons every year, but not all of them cause significant disruptions. However, it¡¯s difficult to predict, and there is a possibility of delays. Don¡¯t worry, I will closely monitor the situation and promptly inform you of any changes.¡± Bo Jingshen nodded and didn¡¯t say anything else. He picked up his phone and dialed the number. However, there was no answer when he called Su Lu¡¯s phone. A sense of unease started to creep in. Bo Jingshen swiftly dialed Jiang Li¡¯s number, and the call connected promptly. Jiang Li asked, ¡°Hey, there¡¯s a typhoon in Hai City. Will the technology exhibition still be able to proceed as planned?¡± Bo Jingshen responded, ¡°Please provide me with Gu Xin¡¯s contact information.¡± Jiang Li detected the concern in his voice and inquired, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Has something happened?¡± Bo Jingshen began to explain, ¡°Su Lu, she¡­¡± But before he could finish his sentence, several people entered the cafe through the entrance. They were the project team members whom they had dined with the previous night. They appeared worn out and weary. Bo Jingshen instinctively handed his phone to Assistant Qiu and stood up from his seat. Little Zhang and Little Zhou from the project team wore expressions of worry. Little Zhang exclaimed, ¡°What should we do now? The driver won¡¯t be able to arrive for quite some time!¡± Little Zhou added, ¡°That¡¯s right, he¡¯s currently stuck at a gas station on the way here. It¡¯s impossible to drive in this weather. It¡¯s too dangerous!¡± Little Zhang grabbed his hair anxiously and continued, ¡°In that case, what about President Su? If anything happens to President Su, how do we explain it to President Gu?¡± Little Zhou suggested, ¡°Perhaps¡­ perhaps we should call President Gu first and inform him about the situation?¡± ¡°What situation?¡± A deep, chilling male voice suddenly echoed, capturing their attention. The project team members recognized the voice, and as they turned around, they saw a face with a serious and intense expression. Little Zhang stammered, ¡°Mr. Bo?¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice lowered, exuding seriousness, as he inquired, ¡°You were just discussing something. What situation? Wasn¡¯t Su Lu with you for the project inspection? What happened to her? Where is she?¡± The project team members felt that the intimidating aura of the man in front of them made them feel even more pressured than reporting to President Gu directly. ¡°President Su¡­ President Su, she¡­¡± Little Zhou stammered. ¡°President Su is still at the construction site. The driver stopped halfway and couldn¡¯t pick her up in this weather.¡± President Su should be trapped at the construction site,¡± Little Zhang said. The dark-skinned middle-aged man next to him was the person in charge of the construction site. He looked more composed. He spoke in a deep voice, ¡°As long as President Su can find a temporary shelter, there shouldn¡¯t be any danger.¡± Bo Jingshen coldly stared at him, saying, ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°What¡­ What?¡± The previously composed middle-aged man struggled to catch his breath under Bo Jingshen¡¯s intense aura. Bo Jingshen locked his gaze on him and continued, ¡°Are you sure? Can you guarantee that Su Lu won¡¯t be in danger? She¡¯s a woman stuck at the construction site during a typhoon. Can you be certain she won¡¯t be in danger?¡± ¡°I¡­ I¡­¡± The manager in charge of the construction site struggled to find words. Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice turned more forceful, ¡°What if something happens to her? How will you compensate me? How will you compensate me?¡± The manager was left speechless, seeing bloodshot veins in the young man¡¯s captivating eyes. He looked like a trapped beast. The phone held by Assistant Qiu still had a line connected. Jiang Li could clearly hear the situation on the other end of the phone, and he was astonished by the turn of events. Jiang Li exclaimed, ¡°D*mn¡­ What the hell is going on?¡± Assistant Qiu replied, ¡°Second Young Master, this¡­¡± Jiang Li quickly regained his composure, ¡°Contact the local rescue team first.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°Pass the phone to Bo Jingshen.¡± Assistant Qiu promptly handed the phone to Bo Jingshen. Jiang Li knew that Bo Jingshen was not someone who easily lost control. Even during significant crises in the company, he had never seen Bo Jingshen lose his composure. But now, his emotions were visibly slipping out of control, which made Jiang Li feel uneasy. ¡°Bo Jingshen, don¡¯t panic. I¡¯ll have Little Qiu get in touch with the local rescue team and rescue her. Everything will be fine.¡± ¡°No.¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice turned low and grave, ¡°I¡¯ll go by myself.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 11 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Although Su Lu was hiding in the unfinished main building, she still felt the tremendous power of the storm. Because the wind was too strong, the rain was almost being blown in horizontally! The water vapor was being carried in by the strong wind, and even inside the main building, everything was still damp. The corner where Su Lu was hiding was a dry spot she had finally found after being splashed with rain a few times. But it was still cold. She was drenched, and the cold draft filled the rough building without doors and windows. Su Lu squatted against the wall. She had a fever, and her head was dizzy. Her phone, which had already been low on battery, had completely run out, and she had no idea how much time had passed. In a daze, she thought she heard someone calling her name. ¡°Su Lu! Su Lu!¡± ¡°Who? Who is calling me?¡± Su Lu mumbled in a daze, ¡°Was I hallucinating? How could I hear Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice?¡± She shook her head, only causing a more intense headache and dizziness. However, the hallucination-like voice did not disappear. It was not loud and was even very fragmented as if it had quickly scattered with the wind. ¡°Su Lu! Su Lu! Where are you!¡± Su Lu¡¯s cracked lips trembled as she softly murmured, ¡°Bo¡­ Jingshen.¡± She couldn¡¯t take it anymore. Her slender body, which was originally curled up in the corner, fell sideways. She lay on the debris-covered cement floor. ¡°Su Lu!¡± The deep male voice, filled with urgency, drew closer. The sky grew dark, and the main building became even dimmer. In the dim light, Bo Jingshen saw a slender body curled up on the ground in the corner. Silently, pathetic, and fragile. An intangible hand squeezed his heart. Bo Jingshen¡¯s throat tightened, and his voice trembled, ¡°Su Lu.¡± Su Lu opened her eyes with difficulty. She heard footsteps approaching. As she opened her eyes¡­ Her breath nearly halted in her throat. In the dim light, against the backlight, a tall silhouette with a large bag appeared, running toward her from the pouring rain and howling wind. Tears streamed down Su Lu¡¯s cheeks. Clearly¡­ she hadn¡¯t thought about crying in such a predicament. However, at this moment, she couldn¡¯t control it. Bo Jingshen reached out and his hand gently touched her burning skin. ¡°D*mn it! What kind of inspection is this in such terrible weather? Would you starve to death if you weren¡¯t so dedicated?¡± he exclaimed in frustration. Su Lu raised her hand and lightly grasped his fingers, ¡°Ah Shen.¡± Her voice was slightly hoarse and very fragile. He hadn¡¯t heard that title in years. Bo Jingshen paused. No matter how angry he was, he couldn¡¯t vent it out at this moment. He silently put the large bag on his back aside, which was well-prepared with waterproof supplies. There was a blanket from the hotel that had been vacuum-sealed and rolled up, mineral water, and energy bars. There was also a small first aid kit with commonly used medicine and simple wound treatment tools. Su Lu was half-conscious, but she was obedient. She swallowed the fever-reducing pill placed near her lips. She allowed Bo Jingshen to wrap her up with a dry blanket. Her entire body felt uncomfortable, but she felt very at ease. Before she fell asleep, she looked up at him in a daze. Why did Bo Jingshen¡¯s face look so pale? But she couldn¡¯t dwell on that thought any longer. She fell into a deep slumber, more akin to a state of unconsciousness than sleep. In her semi-consciousness, it felt as if she was being tightly embraced, as if it was the embrace that she had missed for a long time. When she woke up, she found herself in a hospital. She was wearing a striped patient gown with an IV drip hanging from her hand. ¡°You¡¯re awake!¡± The nurse happened to enter the room. Su Lu asked, ¡°How long have I been sleeping?¡± The nurse replied, ¡°You had a high fever. You didn¡¯t sleep for long after being brought in this morning.¡± Su Lu asked again, ¡°Who brought me here?¡± The nurse responded, ¡°An ambulance. The storm was less severe this morning, so the ambulance managed to bring you back.¡± The nurse came over to adjust the IV drip speed. ¡°You¡¯re from out of town, right? It was quite risky to go to the construction site during a typhoon. Fortunately, you only caught a cold and developed a high fever. You didn¡¯t sustain any injuries.¡± Su Lu lowered her gaze and softly acknowledged the nurse¡¯s words. Suddenly, the nurse¡¯s next sentence made her look up in astonishment. The nurse said, ¡°The gentleman who was brought in with you wasn¡¯t as lucky. He had a long gash on his back. Fortunately, there were no internal injuries, but he lost a significant amount of blood.¡± Su Lu trembled all over. So, it wasn¡¯t her imagination. He had come to find her. Su Lu suddenly remembered what she saw before she fainted¡­That pale and handsome face. Was Bo Jingshen already injured at that time? ¡°Hey, hey! What are you doing? You are not done with the IV yet!¡± Su Lu pulled out the needle and got out of bed. She had already rushed to the door of the ward when she suddenly realized and turned her gaze to the nurse. ¡°Where is he?¡± The nurse didn¡¯t react quickly. ¡°What? Who?¡± ¡°The gentleman who was brought in with me! Where is he?¡± Her voice was urgent. ¡°Room V27¡­¡± On the VIP ward floor, there wasn¡¯t the usual busyness and noise found in the hospital. The corridor was quiet. Su Lu reached the door of room V27. Jiang Li¡¯s voice came from the partially closed door of the ward. ¡°So, you mean you still plan to attend the exhibition? You really can¡¯t stay away from work even with minor injuries.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t affect anything.¡± ¡°Whether it affects or not, you¡¯re at least honorably injured. Even the doctor said you¡¯re quite something. You dare to drive around in this typhoon weather. Aren¡¯t you afraid that a falling tree might crush your car and you with it?¡± ¡°Keep cursing if you want, I appreciate it.¡± Hey, I wasn¡¯t cursing, bro. I was just worried, you know? The planes stopped flying, so I took a long journey by train and then switched to a car to rush over from Feng City. It¡¯s all about sincere friendship, you know? Uh¡­ about you and Su Lu¡­ ah, forget it, I won¡¯t ask anymore. Jiang Li didn¡¯t think there was something between Bo Jingshen and the woman. He just didn¡¯t quite understand why it was Su Lu. It seemed like¡­they had a history? But Jiang Li didn¡¯t dare to ask too much. Su Lu stood outside the door, her hand hanging by her side, trembling slightly. ¡°He actually¡­drove to the construction site to find her in that kind of weather. Even the driver didn¡¯t dare to drive there. The driver had to take shelter at a gas station along the way to escape the wind and rain. Bo Jingshen, on the other hand¡­¡± Su Lu raised her trembling hand, preparing to push open the door. Suddenly, a cold and indifferent female voice came from behind, ¡°Who are you? Why are you standing at the door eavesdropping?¡± Su Lu turned her gaze and saw a beautiful woman standing behind her, scrutinizing her with her eyes. She dressed in a high-end suit that complemented her slender figure, she appeared sharp and neat. Her beauty was striking. Su Lu suddenly remembered the name mentioned by the captain to Bo Jingshen during their conversation after getting off the plane, Cainan. Zhuang Cainan¡¯s face couldn¡¯t conceal her weariness. She waved her hand, ¡°Never mind, move aside.¡± Then, she passed by Su Lu and pushed open the door to enter the ward. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 12 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio ¡°Eh? Cainan is here? I thought the typhoon would have delayed your flight.¡± As Jiang Li spoke, he walked past Zhuang Cainan and caught sight of Su Lu standing at the entrance. His expression showed a hint of awkwardness. ¡°Miss Su is here too¡­¡± Su Lu hesitated, unsure whether to enter or leave, so she simply stood at the doorway and nodded slightly. ¡°I came to check Mr. Bo¡¯s injuries and express my gratitude. If it¡¯s not convenient¡­¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s not convenient. Please go back.¡± Although Zhuang Cainan appeared fatigued, her aura remained strong as she decisively declined. She had only just arrived, but she had already heard about the circumstances surrounding Jingshen¡¯s injury. ¡°Let her in,¡± a deep male voice came from inside the ward. Zhuang Cainan furrowed her brow and turned her gaze. ¡°Jingshen!¡± ¡°Alright. I have booked a room for you. It¡¯s located at Wanli International in the High-tech Zone. Since you just arrived, go rest first. Regarding the exhibition matters, you can coordinate with the temporary assistant, Little Qiu. I¡¯m fine here.¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice was calm and composed as he assigned a room close to the exhibition hall but far from the city for Zhuang Cainan. ¡°Also¡­¡± Bo Jingshen paused. ¡°The car was damaged. Please handle the subsequent compensation matters.¡± Upon hearing this from outside, Su Lu¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Did he get hit by a tree in the car during the typhoon¡­? He looked at Jiang Li. ¡°Let her in.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Jiang Li blinked at Su Lu and gestured, ¡°Miss Su, please come in.¡± Zhuang Cainan¡¯s gaze was fixed on her without a trace of warmth. Actually, it was a little awkward, but worry still prevailed. Su Lu walked in awkwardly. She walked into the small hall of the ward and turned to look inside. The man on the hospital bed had just sat up, his back facing the living room as he donned a shirt. The muscular lines on his shoulders were graceful and well-proportioned. However, multiple layers of thick, glaring white bandages extended diagonally from his shoulders down his entire back. Faint stains of blood seeped through the bandages, creating a striking red contrast. Moreover, there seemed to be some old scars on the parts of his back not covered by bandages. Su Lu searched through all the details of her memories, but she did not remember that he had these scars on his back. During their university days, Bo Jingshen was a member of the swimming team, and Hai City was close to the sea. When they were dating, they had often gone to the beach. At that time, there were no scars on his back. It was just like when she learned that his fear of flying stemmed from a previous plane crash. Unconsciously, Su Lu wondered, ¡°What exactly has he¡­ gone through?¡± Bo Jingshen fastened the buttons of his hospital gown and turned around, squinting at her slightly reddened eyes. Su Lu hurriedly lowered her gaze. ¡°Has the fever subsided?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bo Jingshen raised his hand slightly as if it was an old habit¡­ He used to do this all the time. He would raise his hand and gently wave at her, smiling as he called out to her, ¡°Su Little Lu, come over here.¡± And when Su Lu saw his hand gesture, she instinctively wanted to take a step forward. But his hand only reached halfway before stopping, and Su Lu halted her intended movement. Bo Jingshen calmly looked at Jiang Li, who was still peering in their direction. ¡°What are you standing there for?¡± Jiang Li glanced at him. ¡°Uh, there¡¯s someone of the opposite sex¡­¡± Before Jiang Li could finish his sentence, he noticed Zhuang Cainan¡¯s displeased expression and quickly changed his words. ¡°Cainan, let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll accompany you to the hotel.¡± Zhuang Cainan seemed to exert great effort to suppress the impulse to say something else. ¡°President Bo, I¡¯ll take my leave.¡± She adjusted her way of addressing him and spoke calmly. After Jiang Li and Zhuang Cainan left, Bo Jingshen turned his gaze toward Su Lu. ¡°Have a seat.¡± Su Lu hesitated, then asked, ¡°Are you¡­ alright?¡± Bo Jingshen responded, ¡°Are you feeling better?¡± Both of them asked simultaneously. Su Lu nodded. ¡°I¡¯m much better now, but what about you?¡± She furrowed her brow and looked at his shoulder. Bo Jingshen raised the corners of his lips, his smile carrying a hint of mockery or teasing. ¡°Worried?¡± he inquired. He leaned forward and closed the distance between the two of them. Su Lu could almost smell the cold fragrance of cedar emanating from him, blending with the faint scent of disinfectant in the ward. It was a unique combination that still managed to disturb her. She held her breath. ¡°Then¡­ are you more worried about me, or are you more concerned that Gu Xin knows about this?¡± Su Lu instinctively wanted to say that she was more worried about him. So what if Gu Xin knew about it? However, even before she could speak, she understood the meaning behind the smile on his lips. It was derision. She pursed her lips and remained silent. ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Bo Jingshen said softly. ¡°Instead of worrying about me, you should think about how to deal with Gu Xin. When I came to find you, his project team members were all present. In the morning, those same project team members took an ambulance to the construction site and brought us back to the city hospital.¡± The person who used to provide warmth during a storm had now become cold and distant in every word and sentence. Su Lu thought that she could adapt to it, but she still felt the pain. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about me.¡± Su Lu stood up. ¡°Since you¡¯re fine, then I¡¯ll¡­¡± ¡°There is something,¡± Bo Jingshen interrupted her calmly and glanced at her with his slender eyes. ¡°Sit down.¡± Su Lu hesitated for a moment, standing in place without moving. Before long, there was a knock on the door. ¡°Come in,¡± Bo Jingshen said. A man wearing a white coat entered the room. He appeared to be in his thirties, and his work badge read ¡°Doctor Qu Kai¡± of the Medical Cosmetics Department. ¡°Dr. Qu.¡± ¡°Hello, Mr. Bo, right?¡± Dr. Qu greeted him with a smile. ¡°I just read your medical records. The wound on your back hasn¡¯t fully healed yet, so it can¡¯t be treated for the time being. Moreover, the sutures used were cosmetic stitches. Why not wait until it heals to assess the results?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not for me,¡± Bo Jingshen turned his head to Su Lu¡¯s side. ¡°Please take a look at the scar on her face.¡± ¡°Oh, I see,¡± Dr. Qu shifted his gaze toward Su Lu. Su Lu knew very well that this was the expert in scar removal that Cheng Youran had mentioned, renowned in the Medical Cosmetics Department of the First Affiliated Hospital in Hai City. Dr. Qu carefully examined the scar at the corner of Su Lu¡¯s eye. ¡°How is it?¡± Bo Jingshen asked. Dr. Qu looked at him. This Mr. Bo had enough scars on his back, yet he showed no concern. Meanwhile, the woman had a slightly larger scar at the corner of her eye, and Dr. Qu could sense a hint of well-concealed nervousness in her voice. ¡°It¡¯s not a major issue. The stitches were done well, and it¡¯s healing nicely. It only requires one treatment and some topical medication afterward.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± After Dr. Qu left, Su Lu whispered her gratitude. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ve heard that it¡¯s difficult to secure an appointment with Professor Qu.¡± Bo Jingshen replied, ¡°Since you know it¡¯s difficult, be careful and don¡¯t end up with scars all over your body.¡± Su Lu glanced at him. ¡°What about the scars on your back?¡± Bo Jingshen smirked. ¡°Are you feeling heartache?¡± Su Lu¡¯s eyes flickered. His slender fingers reached out and gently brushed across her forehead, causing her heartstrings to tremble. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I don¡¯t rely on my back to make a living.¡± Su Lu was speechless. Did she rely on her face to make a living? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 13 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio A nurse came in and informed her, ¡°Miss Su, someone came to visit you. They are in your ward now.¡± ¡°Okay, thanks. I¡¯ll go there now,¡± Su Lu said and couldn¡¯t help but glance at Bo Jingshen. Bo Jingshen replied, ¡°Go ahead, I¡¯ll take a shower.¡± ¡°You must be crazy,¡± Su Lu said as she widened her eyes. Bo Jingshen seemed to realize only then that being a wounded soldier would restrict many of his actions. He frowned and said, ¡°Oh well, that¡¯s troublesome. Then I¡¯ll just wash my hair.¡± After spending the night on the dusty and gravel-covered cement floor at the construction site, he was feeling uncomfortable all over. Su Lu still felt that it was inappropriate. If the gauze on his shoulder was wet, the wound would get infected. It wasn¡¯t something to joke about. Bo Jingshen looked at her with a half-smile. ¡°If you¡¯re so worried, come and help me shower.¡± He said it casually and was just teasing her. Unexpectedly, Su Lu only hesitated for a moment before nodding and saying, ¡°Okay, wait for me.¡± Su Lu got up and returned to her ward to attend to the visitors. Bo Jingshen watched her leave, and after a moment, a self-mocking smile curved his lips. Nevertheless, he didn¡¯t go to the bathroom to wash his hair. The discomfort of being covered in dust and mud didn¡¯t seem so unbearable anymore. When Su Lu returned to her ward, she saw several people from the project team waiting with flower and fruit baskets. As soon as they saw her, they all wore apologetic smiles. Little Zhou apologized, ¡°We¡¯re really sorry, President Su, for making you go through such an undeserved ordeal.¡± ¡°It was an unforeseen natural disaster, and nobody wanted it to happen. I¡¯m fine, and you don¡¯t need to blame yourselves,¡± Su Lu reassured them. Little Zhou said, ¡°We couldn¡¯t reach you on your phone, so President Gu¡¯s call came to me. If you have some free time¡­¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll call him back,¡± Su Lu responded. Little Zhou and Little Zhang sat for a while. They gradually became less tense since they could see that Su Lu didn¡¯t hold them responsible. ¡°Yesterday¡­¡± Su Lu hesitated for a moment but couldn¡¯t resist asking, ¡°How did he know that I was trapped at the construction site? How did he¡­ go alone?¡± Little Zhang felt somewhat embarrassed, as they were Gu Xin¡¯s project team members. Discussing the matter of another man with the lady boss¡­ How could he not be awkward? Little Zhang briefly explained what had happened. Although he did not repeat the exact words, he could tell how anxious Bo Jingshen was. Su Lu¡¯s heart was still trembling. The project team members didn¡¯t stay long. After they left, Su Lu charged her phone and turned it on. The missed call notification almost made her hand go numb. It was called from Gu Xin, Cheng Youran, and Su Yukang were expected, but calls from Su Jiao, Su Jiao¡¯s mother Zhu Xinyan, and even President Liu? Su Lu couldn¡¯t help but laugh self-deprecatingly. ¡°In just one night, I¡¯ve become the center of the universe?¡± She returned a call to Youran but she didn¡¯t answer, possibly because she was in surgery or busy. Then she called Gu Xin. ¡°Little Lu? Are you okay?¡± Gu Xin¡¯s voice sounded anxious. ¡°I¡¯m fine, don¡¯t worry,¡± Su Lu reassured him. ¡°How can I not worry? Trapped on the construction site during a typhoon!¡± Gu Xin said. ¡°It was an accident.¡± Su Lu replied. Gu Xin anxiously said, ¡°Don¡¯t let such an accident happen again. Su Zhe is coming back, and I couldn¡¯t help but think¡­ Did he come back to teach me a lesson because of the scandal between Little Xi and me? He must have felt that you were treated unfairly.¡± Su Lu laughed, ¡°It¡¯s not like that. Brother has a good temper.¡± Gu Xin said, ¡°That¡¯s true for you! Anyway, I¡¯m glad you¡¯re okay. If something happened to you, Su Zhe would tear me apart.¡± After a pause, Gu Xin seemed to hesitate for a moment. He asked, ¡°I heard from the project team members that Bo Jingshen¡­¡± Su Lu said, ¡°Hmm.¡± The project team members naturally said more than just a few words. Gu Xin asked, ¡°You and him¡­¡± Su Lu remained silent, and Gu Xin didn¡¯t push for further details. Gu Xin said, ¡°Anyway, as long as you¡¯re happy. Oh, by the way¡­¡± Su Lu asked, ¡°Hmm?¡± Gu Xin¡¯s voice sounded slightly displeased, ¡°Your dad called me, asking about your residence in Hai City. I didn¡¯t know if he was up to something, so I didn¡¯t give him the information.¡± ¡°Okay, thanks.¡± Su Lu remembered that she still had to help that person wash his hair. She didn¡¯t want to say anything more and ended the call. As for Su Yukang, Su Jiao, Zhu Xinyan, and President Liu¡¯s calls, Su Lu simply ignored them and had no intention of returning the calls. When she arrived at Bo Jingshen¡¯s ward, she heard the sound of running water coming from the bathroom. Did he take a shower with his injuries? Su Lu hurriedly walked towards the bathroom. However, a deep voice came from behind, ¡°If I went in to wash my hair and take a shower, are you planning to barge in?¡± Su Lu stopped in her tracks. The man was sitting on a high bar stool by the window in the small hall of the ward, drinking a cup of coffee. The rich aroma of the Mandheling coffee was a bitter taste he had long grown accustomed to. There was too much bitterness in his heart, to the point that even the most bitter coffee he had drunk over the years didn¡¯t taste bitter anymore and even had a hint of sweetness. But for some reason, it tasted bitter now. Seeing him furrow his brow, Su Lu hesitated and said, ¡°You still have injuries, so maybe you shouldn¡¯t drink coffee?¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Bo Jingshen put down his cup and stood up. He said matter-of-factly, ¡°Then you made the syrup.¡± He clearly thought it was too sweet yesterday! Su Lu didn¡¯t want to argue with the wounded soldier, especially since he was injured because of her. After making the syrup, he didn¡¯t find it too sweet today. He looked satisfied after drinking it. ¡°Have you finished dealing with Gu Xin?¡± The man¡¯s voice carried a hidden sting again. Su Lu couldn¡¯t understand. Was it because she had married Gu Xin back then? Did he feel anger and resentment because he thought his dignity had been insulted? Even though he had already taken revenge on her physically, he still managed to subtly taunt her whenever Gu Xin was mentioned. Or was it because he still had feelings for her¡­ and was jealous? Su Lu did not dare to think about the latter possibility. Just thinking about it made her feel that he was too thick-skinned. Su Lu didn¡¯t answer his question, only saying, ¡°Let¡¯s wash your hair.¡± Su Lu brought the basin to the bedside so that Bo Jingshen could wash his hair while lying down. She had grown up in the Su family. She had never served anyone before, even if she had not been very pampered. Therefore, her skills were not good. Bo Jingshen even felt that she had missed some spots, but his lips couldn¡¯t help but curl slightly. However, Su Lu thought she had done a good job. When she thought she was nearly finished, she took a towel to dry his hair. ¡°If you open a hair salon¡­¡± Bo Jingshen said. Su Lu blinked and looked at him. ¡°Can it make money?¡± ¡°It can make you lose money to the point of selling your blood.¡± Su Lu didn¡¯t want to talk to him. Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t change into a hospital gown. He was wearing a well-crafted shirt. With his hair dry, he looked ready to go out. ¡°Are you getting discharged?¡± Su Lu asked. ¡°Are you planning to continue staying here?¡± That wasn¡¯t the case. Before Su Lu could respond, the man¡¯s hand was already on her forehead. ¡°The fever has subsided. You can be discharged.¡± Her discharge wasn¡¯t a problem, but what about the injury on his back¡­ ¡°I have to attend an exhibition in the afternoon. Accompany me.¡± Jiang Li was right. He truly was someone who couldn¡¯t stay away from the work, even with minor injuries. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 14 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Su Lu didn¡¯t refuse. There was no reason, and she didn¡¯t want to reject him. It was still raining heavily outside, but it was much gentler than the storm yesterday. The car parked in front of the hospital building was no longer the same one Bo Jingshen had parked yesterday. It was another black SUV, solid and heavy, driving steadily on the road. The driver had good skills, but¡­ he was a chatterbox. Su Lu asked in a low voice from the back seat, ¡°Your car from yesterday¡­¡± From their earlier conversation, she overheard between him and Zhuang Cainan outside the ward. It seemed that they mentioned the car being damaged. Before Bo Jingshen could reply, the driver started talking, ¡°It was smashed! I went and brought it back this morning. Oh, it was dangerous! The roof was deformed, the glass was cracked, and all the sunroofs were scrapped. Mr. Bo was lucky, though. The main impact was on the roof above the front passenger seat and the back seat. Otherwise, it would have been dangerous. The injury on Mr. Bo¡¯s back was caused by the shattered glass from the sunroof.¡± Although she didn¡¯t see it with her own eyes, the driver¡¯s eloquence was so good that Su Lu¡¯s heart pounded, and her throat tightened just by listening to him. Bo Jingshen was speechless. What kind of driver did Second Young Master Jiang find? Su Lu turned to look at him. ¡°Are you still saying that we¡¯re even now?¡± Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow. Su Lu was taken aback, and her cheeks turned red. What was going on here? It was a matter of life and death, yet he could still make jokes? She turned her gaze to the outside of the car window. Even though she hadn¡¯t been to Hai City for five years, she had studied at university here and had some familiarity with the roads there. Looking at the route, Su Lu was puzzled. ¡°This¡­ isn¡¯t the way to the exhibition hall.¡± ¡°The exhibition doesn¡¯t start until this afternoon. Let¡¯s go back to the hotel first.¡± Due to the impact of yesterday¡¯s typhoon, the exhibition¡¯s opening was postponed to today. ¡°But this isn¡¯t the way back to the hotel.¡± Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t answer her. They would be there soon anyway. The car stopped at the entrance of a high-end shopping mall. No matter how strong the wind and rain were outside, the mall was always brightly lit. It was like spring all year round. ¡°Good morning. What can I do for you?¡± The salesperson in luxury stores were keen observers who could tell whether someone was a potential customer at a glance. Seeing the two of them exuding exceptional elegance, the salesperson promptly approached them with enthusiasm. Su Lu didn¡¯t know what was so special about her hospital gown that was covered with a shirt. She only felt that she was probably benefiting from Bo Jingshen¡¯s aura. Her clothes had gotten dirty at the construction site yesterday, and she didn¡¯t have an assistant like Little Qiu to bring her clean clothes. ¡°Pick two outfits for her and a formal gown.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Su Lu didn¡¯t pretend and followed the salesperson into the fitting room. She casually placed her cell phone and a small bag on the coffee table in front of the sofa. Bo Jingshen sat on the sofa and waited. On the coffee table, the screen of her phone suddenly lit up. In silent mode, the call came through without any sound, and only the name of the caller, ¡°President Liu,¡± appeared on the screen. Bo Jingshen quickly had an impression of President Liu, the bald man who had appeared at the dinner party that day. A hint of viciousness flashed past his eyes. Before he could decline the call, the call was disconnected. After a while, a message came in. He didn¡¯t even need to open it to read a summary. ¡°Little Lu, I heard you went to Hai City recently because you were feeling down. I¡¯ll accompany you to relax¡­¡± Soon, the second message arrived. ¡°Little Lu, I bought you a bag. When should we have a meal together so I can give it to you¡­¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s expression turned cold as he looked over to the opulent display case of women¡¯s handbags illuminated by the dazzling lights. When Su Lu emerged from the fitting room, she saw the man sitting on the sofa in the lounge area. He exuded a cold and noble aura, sitting there gracefully, casually swiping his phone. On the ground beside his feet, there were a few exquisite bags neatly placed. Bo Jingshen¡¯s gaze coldly shifted as he looked towards the fitting room upon hearing her footsteps. When their eyes met, he momentarily froze. Su Lu was beautiful, and that was never a secret. Compared to the aggressive and sharp beauty of some women, Su Lu possessed a gentle and understated beauty. This woman was always beautiful whenever he saw her. Sometimes, she would unexpectedly take someone¡¯s breath away, just like now. She was wearing a starry purple strapless dress that wrapped around her body, revealing her slender figure, fair and beautiful right-angle shoulders, and collarbones. Under the skirt, her fair and straight legs were also quite eye-catching. Her long hair, smooth and dense, cascaded down her back. Her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting. Even without makeup, she was still beautiful and warm. The salesperson led her to a large, reflective mirror. ¡°This outfit suits you perfectly,¡± the salesperson complimented, sincerely impressed. Su Lu nodded slightly in agreement. A low, masculine voice came from behind her. ¡°I¡¯ll take this outfit.¡± The salesperson¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll package it for you.¡± The other two outfits were also appealing. Su Lu directly changed into one, which softened her lines while still maintaining a clean style. As soon as she stepped out, she noticed Bo Jingshen signing the receipt. Su Lu hesitated. ¡°I can buy it myself.¡± Although she didn¡¯t possess the wealth of Bo Jingshen, who could afford a Gulfstream G650, she could still afford a few sets of clothes. Bo Jingshen only glanced at her from the side. His hands didn¡¯t stop moving as he signed the receipt. In front of the salesperson, Su Lu was too lazy to be pretentious. It was only a few outfits, so she didn¡¯t decline the offer. Unexpectedly, after leaving the mall and getting into the car, Bo Jingshen handed her the bags. Su Lu asked, ¡°For me?¡± ¡°I heard bag can cure all ailments,¡± Bo Jingshen glanced at her and said, ¡°Consider it a way to ward off bad luck.¡± Su Lu looked at the several bags and her lips curved into a faint smile. ¡°Thank you.¡± She couldn¡¯t help feeling a little guilty, thinking about how she had promised to take care of Bo Jingshen for Jiang Li. She murmured, ¡°I don¡¯t know who is taking care of whom.¡± Her voice was not loud. Perhaps Bo Jingshen heard it, perhaps not. The car quickly arrived at the hotel. ¡°Have a good rest. Join me at the exhibition in the afternoon,¡± Bo Jingshen said before they went to their rooms. Su Lu couldn¡¯t resist and reached out to stop him. Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow, looking at her. ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°You¡­ you have an injury on your back, so don¡¯t take a shower.¡± He smiled and grabbed her wrist. ¡°If you¡¯re so worried, why don¡¯t you just move into my room and personally supervise me?¡± The wrist that he was holding seemed to be burning. Su Lu quickly pulled it back. Su Lu opened the door, entered the room, and closed the door in one go. Bo Jingshen stood in front of the tightly closed suite door, looking down at his fingers. It was as if the smooth and cool sensation of the delicate skin on her fair wrist still lingered on his fingertips. After a while, he swiped his card and entered his suite. He held his phone and made a call. His voice was unusually cold. ¡°Investigate Liu Qiming for me.¡± The voice on the other end of the phone carried an air of professionalism and formality. ¡°Yes, sir. I will provide you with a response as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Then how about the media company I mentioned before?¡± Bo Jingshen took a drag of his cigarette, and the scent of tobacco gradually filled the air. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s been handled properly.¡± Only then did Bo Jingshen hang up the phone. The smoke dispersed from his eyes. The woman living in the adjacent suite was easygoing and didn¡¯t make a fuss when she was harassed by a rogue reporter from a second-rate media company. Bo Jingshen had a bad temper and was not so easy to appease. As for the bald man, Liu Qiming? The man¡¯s handsome face was covered with a layer of hostility. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 15 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Su Lu had been trapped at the construction site since last night. She had been in a coma because of a fever and only woke up this morning. After sleeping for quite some time, she wasn¡¯t sleepy. She filled the bathtub with hot water to relieve her fatigue. When she came out of the bathroom, she felt much more refreshed. As she dried her hair, she walked to the table and prepared to change into the clothes she had just bought. However, her gaze fell on the paperweight on the table that had the hotel logo printed on it¡­ An invitation letter? The color of the invitation letter was aurora blue with a laser effect, which gave off a technological feel. Huaxia region¡¯s new smart technology exhibition. ¡°When¡­ Was it put here?¡± Su Lu opened it and took a look. This was an internal invitation to the technology exhibition. Not only could she enter the exhibition hall, but she could also enter the conference hall to watch the speech. The speeches in the conference hall were all powerful figures in various fields. The nature was similar to the TED conference. Not everyone was qualified to enter the conference hall to watch the speech. Su Lu blinked, but she couldn¡¯t help but pick up the landline receiver on the table and called the front desk. ¡°Hello, this is the front desk. How can I help you?¡± ¡°Hello, I¡¯m a guest in room 2017. I¡¯d like to ask, today¡­ Or did someone enter my room yesterday?¡± Upon hearing this, the receptionist immediately became serious and sincere. ¡°2017¡­ Miss Su, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Did you lose something?¡± The sound of typing could be heard from the front desk. ¡°After investigation, only the cleaner entered your room to do daily cleaning.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ Like this.¡± Su Lu pondered for a moment. ¡°Then can I trouble the cleaner to come over? I have something to ask.¡± The receptionist immediately agreed. After a while, someone knocked on the door. The cleaning lady was trembling with fear. She was afraid that the guest had lost something and wanted to cause trouble for her. However, the gentle smile on Su Lu¡¯s face was relaxing. The cleaning lady heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°I¡¯m sorry to trouble you to come here. Please don¡¯t be nervous. I just wanted to ask¡­¡± Su Lu picked up the invitation letter from the table. ¡°Who put this in my room? Do you know when it was placed there?¡± The cleaning lady quickly said, ¡°I know, I know!¡± ¡°It was not even ten o¡¯clock yesterday morning. You went out, so I came to clean up. The gentleman who lived opposite you happened to be out and asked me if you had checked out. I said I was just cleaning up, so he told me to put this on your desk.¡± ¡°You guys moved in together, right? I thought it wouldn¡¯t be a problem, so I put the things on your table. It was¡­ Is there something wrong with this thing?¡± After Su Lu heard the cleaner¡¯s words, she blinked her eyes and smiled lightly. She shook her head and said, ¡°No, there¡¯s no problem. Thank you.¡± She took out a few bills from her wallet and handed them over as a tip. The cleaning lady took them and left with gratitude. At lunchtime, there was a knock on the door. The dining cart from room service was pushed into her room. Su Lu hadn¡¯t ordered room service, so she already had an answer in her mind as to who had ordered it. The waiter brought out a plate covered with a stainless-steel lid and arranged the dishes on the table one by one. As the waiter did so, he said, ¡°Mr. Bo from room 2018 ordered this for you. I wish you a pleasant meal.¡± After the waiter left, he gently closed the door. Su Lu sat in front of a table filled with delicious food and suddenly felt an impulse to knock on the door and invite him to eat together. She stood up but then sat back down. She silently started eating. After peacefully enjoying her lunch, Su Lu checked the time and got up, heading out and knocking on the door of the suite across from hers. However, the door was tightly shut, and there was no sound inside. Su Lu raised her hand, preparing to knock again, but before she could, she heard the sound of the elevator doors opening not far away. ¡°Miss Su!¡± Little Qiu saw her and quickly came over. ¡°Who are you¡­?¡± Su Lu didn¡¯t recognize the young man in front of her. ¡°My surname is Qiu, and I¡¯m President Bo¡¯s temporary assistant in Hai City. Nice to meet you,¡± Assistant Qiu introduced himself. ¡°Ah, hello,¡± Su Lu nodded. Assistant Qiu said, ¡°President Bo asked me to come and pick you up. The weather outside is still not very good, so it¡¯s better if you don¡¯t drive by yourself.¡± ¡°What about Bo Jingshen?¡± Su Lu asked. Assistant Qiu didn¡¯t go into details, he simply mentioned, ¡°President Bo had some urgent matters, so¡­ Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯ll meet President Bo at the exhibition.¡± Su Lu didn¡¯t ask further questions. Throughout the journey to the exhibition, it remained quiet. The driver drove steadily, while Assistant Qiu sat in the front passenger seat. His phone vibrated in his pocket, and he glanced at the message before pausing and turning to look at Su Lu. He asked, ¡°Did you enjoy your lunch, Miss Su?¡± Su Lu didn¡¯t understand why he suddenly asked that, but she still politely replied, ¡°I was very satisfied. Thank you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Assistant Qiu turned to his phone and composed a message saying, ¡°Miss Su said she was very satisfied with lunch. Thank you.¡± and sent it out. The recipient was none other than President Bo. In the revolving Ocean View Restaurant in Hai City, a handsome man sat in an expensive window seat. He was casually looking at the rainy coastal road and sea outside the window. Jiang Li, sitting opposite him, had his face blocked by a basin-sized king crab on the table. Jiang Li didn¡¯t get a response from him for a long time. He had no choice but to stretch his neck and look over. ¡°Bo Jingshen, are you even listening to me?¡± Bo Jingshen lifted his eyelids and glanced at him. ¡°Obviously not.¡± ¡°You! Sigh¡­ I really can¡¯t believe it. I kindly brought you here to enjoy delicious food.¡± Bo Jingshen replied indifferently, ¡°Eighty percent of the dishes on the table are things I can¡¯t eat. Are you even considerate?¡± Jiang Li smiled awkwardly. Zhuang Cainan sat nearby and put a spoonful of deboned fish meat in Bo Jingshen¡¯s plate. Her clear and decisive voice carried a hint of subtle tenderness. ¡°Jingshen, eat this.¡± Then she turned to Jiang Li and said, ¡°Ah Li, since we came out to eat, let¡¯s not discuss business for now.¡± Jiang Li exclaimed, ¡°You¡¯re not in a hurry. It¡¯s killing me¡­¡± When Jiang Li looked at Bo Jingshen, he noticed that the man who had been nonchalantly gazing out the window was now looking at his phone screen after it vibrated. And then, a faint smile gradually appeared in his typically aloof and cold eyes. Although it was a faint smile, it stood out because those eyes had always been so indifferent and icy. So even a slight hint of warmth in the smile became quite noticeable. Zhuang Cainan also noticed it. ¡°Let¡¯s go. We¡¯re heading to the exhibition hall.¡± Bo Jingshen stood up, and he hadn¡¯t touched the spoonful of fish Zhuang Cainan placed on his plate. Zhuang Cainan¡¯s expression dimmed, and her fingers involuntarily clenched. She had been working by Bo Jingshen¡¯s side for five years, and it was the first time she felt such a sense of crisis. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 16 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio When Su Lu arrived at the exhibition hall, Bo Jingshen had not yet arrived. She wasn¡¯t nervous. After all, she was no stranger to social interactions. Even though she had never visited this kind of technology exhibition before, high-tech things were always novel and interesting, and Su Lu was quite interested. She stood in front of a booth with a cute and adorable-looking intelligent robot and couldn¡¯t move away. Perhaps it was because she came earlier in the afternoon, or perhaps it was because of the weather. There weren¡¯t many people in the exhibition hall at the moment. There weren¡¯t many people in front of the robot booth. Su Lu wasn¡¯t afraid of awkwardness and kept speaking to the robot in a low voice, thoroughly enjoying herself. Until a voice shattered her good mood. ¡°Little Lu! I didn¡¯t expect to meet you here!¡± One¡¯s good mood could truly change from good to bad in an instant. As Su Lu turned around, the previously cheerful smile on her face had completely disappeared, leaving only a polite expression. As she turned around, she saw President Liu with his glowing head. ¡°President Liu,¡± Su Lu said calmly. Liu Qiming, who had a large belly, walked over with a beaming smile. ¡°I called and messaged you, but you never replied. Little Lu¡­¡± Su Lu maintained her polite smile, and her voice remained business-like and calm. ¡°President Liu, this is a formal occasion.¡± Liu Qiming¡¯s expression froze for a moment, and he forced a smile. ¡°Alright, President Su.¡± Then, he approached her and lowered his voice, without any attempt at discretion. ¡°Little Lu, you can¡¯t be unaware of your father¡¯s intention for us to develop our relationship.¡± In an instant, Su Lu felt nauseous, and she took a deep breath. ¡°I am the Gu family¡¯s daughter-in-law, President Liu. Please show some self-restraint.¡± Liu Qiming¡¯s face turned greasy with a smile, ¡°Regarding Gu Xin¡¯s matter, who in Feng City doesn¡¯t know? Can you tolerate spending the rest of your life with his mistress and the illegitimate child in her womb? Your father doesn¡¯t want you to waste your life with Gu Xin, so he hopes for the two of us to develop our relationship.¡± Su Lu let out a laugh, cold and mocking. The mockery in her smile made Liu Qiming¡¯s eyebrows furrow. ¡°Forgive me for being blunt, President Liu. Speaking of mistress and illegitimate child, who can surpass your achievements? If I remember correctly, didn¡¯t your ex-wife once hang a banner in front of your company because of your mistress and illegitimate child?¡± ¡°If we¡¯re talking about tolerating a mistress and illegitimate child, at least Gu Xin is young and handsome. But you¡­¡± Su Lu glanced at him, her gaze sweeping across his glowing head and his bulging belly, before letting out a light chuckle. The meaning behind her words was self-evident. Liu Qiming¡¯s complexion immediately turned unpleasant. The Su family¡¯s neglected daughter, rejected by the Gu family, actually dared to speak to him in such a disrespectful manner! Liu Qiming leaned over and pressed his hand on Su Lu¡¯s shoulder. He was a little angry and pinched her shoulder hard. Su Lu furrowed her brows, but remained silent, showing no signs of weakness. Liu Qiming lowered his voice. ¡°Su Lu, don¡¯t be so shameless. Others might not know what status you hold in the Su and Gu families, but I¡¯m well aware. I¡¯m showing respect to Mr. Su because of your somewhat attractive appearance. Otherwise, do you think you¡¯re something¡­ Ah!¡± Liu Qiming¡¯s voice ended in a painful tone. The man¡¯s deep voice sounded faint and cold. There was a smile on his face, but it was very eerie. ¡°I thought I was mistaken, isn¡¯t this President Liu? What a coincidence.¡± Su Lu was stunned when she heard his voice. It was that feeling again. It was just like when she was surrounded by reporters and when the cameras shoved her face. When she knew that he was here, she could not help but feel a sense of relief. Bo Jingshen grasped Liu Qiming¡¯s hand firmly on Su Lu¡¯s shoulder, adopting a handshake posture that appeared polite. However, from Liu Qiming¡¯s contorted expression, it was evident how strong the grip was. ¡°President¡­ President Bo?¡± Liu Qiming forced a smile. ¡°Yeah, what a coincidence. Your grip is really strong.¡± ¡°Oh, I apologize. Seeing President Liu gripping Su Lu¡¯s shoulder with such force, I thought you were accustomed to it,¡± Bo Jingshen said calmly. Liu Qiming managed an awkward smile. ¡°Not at all. I just noticed Little Lu here and came over to exchange a few words.¡± ¡°Is that so? I thought President Liu might be interested in the smart robots produced by my company,¡± Bo Jingshen remarked coldly, dismissing Liu Qiming¡¯s hand and retrieving a silk handkerchief from his suit pocket. He leisurely wiped his fingers with it before casually discarding it. This action¡­ had little impact but carried a strong sense of insult. Liu Qiming¡¯s face flushed, then turned pale. It was quite a spectacle. Struggling to speak, Liu Qiming said, ¡°I¡­ didn¡¯t realize that President Bo and Su Lu were so well-acquainted.¡± ¡°Oh, she¡¯s interested in my project and is serving as my temporary secretary,¡± Bo Jingshen turned to Su Lu and stated. ¡°Isn¡¯t that right?¡± Su Lu nodded softly. ¡°Yes.¡± Bo Jingshen cast a cold glance at Liu Qiming. ¡°Do you have any suggestions, President Liu?¡± ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare.¡± Liu Qiming shook his head, squinting as he glanced at Su Lu, then at Bo Jingshen. ¡°I heard that President Bo is making a move into the domestic market, eyeing a promising project. I¡¯m eagerly awaiting it.¡± Liu Qiming glared at Su Lu and then turned to leave. Su Lu looked at Bo Jingshen and said, ¡°Thank you¡­¡± She met the man¡¯s icy gaze. Her heart skipped a beat, as she had almost anticipated what cold words would follow. ¡°The daughter of the Su family, the daughter-in-law of the Gu family¡­¡± Bo Jingshen said coldly. Su Lu¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She didn¡¯t expect him to have heard her conversation with Liu Qiming since then. A faint smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth. ¡°It seems that being my temporary secretary is not more useful than those identities.¡± Even though she had anticipated his words, they still pierced Su Lu¡¯s heart. The daughter of the Su family, the daughter-in-law of the Gu family¡­ What was the use? The only identity she had once cherished was being ¡°Bo Jingshen¡¯s girlfriend.¡± Jiang Li¡¯s voice came from behind. ¡°Hey, Bo Jingshen, why are you in such a hurry to come in? Couldn¡¯t you wait for us a bit? It¡¯s not time for your speech yet!¡± Why was he in such a hurry to come in? When Jiang Li saw Su Lu, he already had the answer in his mind. ¡°Hey, Su Lu.¡± ¡°Second Young Master Jiang.¡± Su Lu composed herself and smiled, nodding at Jiang Li. Bo Jingshen frowned and said to Jiang Li, ¡°Let¡¯s go. Let¡¯s enter the meeting hall.¡± He didn¡¯t plan to pay attention to Su Lu, as if he was angry. Compared to the sharp sarcasm in his words earlier, his anger at this moment made Su Lu want to laugh. It was like he was no longer the boss of Bosheng Group, Bo Jingshen, but the boy from five years ago. Su Lu pinched the invitation card in her bag and was about to speak. A cold voice sounded from the side. Her slender and fair fingers held a manuscript and handed it over. ¡°Jingshen, here¡¯s your manuscript.¡± Bo Jingshen took it and nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s go in.¡± He didn¡¯t look at Su Lu and walked straight into the meeting hall. Jiang Li glanced at him, then at Su Lu. He shrugged helplessly and followed them in. On the other hand, Zhuang Cainan halted her steps. She was slightly taller than Su Lu, and her downcast gaze carried a hint of cold disdain. ¡°Miss Su, whatever you were planning, please keep your distance from Jingshen in the future.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 17 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Why? In that instant upon hearing Zhuang Cainan¡¯s words, even though she knew it was immature, Su Lu still wanted to ask, why? However, time had already smoothed away much of her personality. Moreover, she was afraid to get a heart-wrenching answer from Zhuang Cainan. This was because the two of them were not simply bosses and subordinates. But Zhuang Cainan didn¡¯t care whether she wanted to hear it or not. She straightforwardly said, ¡°We¡¯re both women, and I advise you not to seduce someone else¡¯s boyfriend. I don¡¯t care what others would do, but if you continue to cling to Jingshen, don¡¯t blame me for being rude.¡± Boyfriend¡­ Su Lu pursed her lips, remaining silent. Though there were no onlookers present, she still felt as if she were publicly slapped and embarrassed. It was more accurate to say that she was not just embarrassed but also deeply saddened. She had endured five years of torment, but she had already lost any chance she once had. Zhuang Cainan finished speaking and turned toward the direction of the meeting hall. Midway, she squinted her eyes and looked at the bald man, Liu Qiming, who had previously bothered Su Lu. Zhuang Cainan changed direction and walked toward Liu Qiming. Inside the meeting hall, Jiang Li had his hands in his pockets, nonchalantly following behind Bo Jingshen. He chuckled and said, ¡°Why bother with this? You¡¯re just being stubborn, aren¡¯t you? You wanted to bring her in, so why pretend to be aloof and heartless? If you were truly heartless, would you have gone out like a hero to save the beauty during the typhoon?¡± As Jiang Li spoke, he gently patted Bo Jingshen on the back. ¡°Still hurt because of love?¡± The slight pat on his wound caused Bo Jingshen to furrow his brow. ¡°Do you have any shame left?¡± Jiang Li chuckled. Bo Jingshen glanced towards the entrance of the meeting hall. Jiang Li said, ¡°Don¡¯t look anymore. She hasn¡¯t come in yet. She also needs to save face. Besides, not everyone can enter and watch the speeches in the hall.¡± Bo Jingshen cast a glance at him. ¡°You know nothing.¡± The host from the organizing committee approached them. ¡°Mr. Bo, nice to meet you. I¡¯m today¡¯s host. I¡¯m here to go through the process with you.¡± Bo Jingshen faced the entrance of the meeting hall and discuss the process with the host. It wasn¡¯t until they finished going over the process, and the host invited him to take a seat as the speeches were about to begin, that he realized he hadn¡¯t seen Su Lu enter from the entrance. That invitation letter¡­ Could it be she hadn¡¯t seen it at all? Did Su Lu not come in? Of course, she did. Just before the first speech was about to start, at the very last moment for entry, she quietly slipped into the meeting hall. She still couldn¡¯t hold it in because Bo Jingshen was going to give a speech on stage today. Su Lu wanted to see it for herself. However, she didn¡¯t follow the assigned seat number on the invitation letter and instead randomly found an empty seat in the back row. As soon as the speech began, the surrounding lights dimmed. Every person who went up to give a speech was a person with outstanding achievements and developments in their respective fields. Some people had a keen eye for investing in good projects, while others excelled in researching and developing them. There were even quite a few young people. For instance, the man currently giving a speech on stage was in his thirties. It was not difficult to see the huge prospects of the flexible screen project he developed. If she could invest in this project, the future would be promising. Su Lu listened attentively, but then an annoying voice came from beside her. ¡°Little Lu, are you interested in this flexible screen project?¡± Liu Qiming¡¯s voice was unchanged as if¡­ as if nothing had happened earlier. Su Lu couldn¡¯t help but admire Liu Qiming. It was no wonder he could succeed in business and make money. Not everyone could adapt, and compromise like him. Su Lu furrowed her brow but remained silent. However, Liu Qiming paid no attention to whether she responded or not. He continued, ¡°The real estate industry has been tough in recent years. Your father wants to get a share of the profits in the technology field. President Bo is entering the domestic market and plans to establish a high-tech park in Feng City. Your father is quite interested.¡± ¡°Oh,¡± Su Lu replied coldly. Liu Qiming showed no signs of anger and instead chuckled. ¡°Little Lu, a businessman can¡¯t be too impulsive.¡± He went on, ¡°In any case, President Bo is determined to obtain this flexible screen project. Did your father ask you to come over and be his temporary secretary? Could it be that the Su Corporation wants a share of the profits?¡± When Su Lu heard this, she raised her eyebrows and stopped being impulsive. She responded vaguely, ¡°Naturally, everyone desires a good project. If I¡¯m following President Bo and aiming for a share of the profits, it¡¯s not an unreasonable thing, is it?¡± ¡°While that may be true, it may not necessarily be wise. Although Bosheng is a major player in the capital, domestic manufacturers are increasingly focused on the domestic market. Despite Bo Jingshen¡¯s success in foreign business, it¡¯s still a foreign investment and faces challenges when entering the domestic market.¡± ¡°A mature and promising project like the flexible screen doesn¡¯t have to worry about investment. There are also preferential policies for domestic development. There¡¯s no need to take risks.¡± ¡°I can introduce you to the person in charge of this project. Since you¡¯re attending the exhibition as Bo Jingshen¡¯s secretary, why not have a chat?¡± Su Lu pondered for a moment after hearing his lengthy explanation before asking, ¡°So, what are your conditions, President Liu?¡± A successful businessman couldn¡¯t be too impulsive, and she didn¡¯t believe that good opportunities would simply fall into his lap. Liu Qiming smiled and replied, ¡°There¡¯s a dinner party tonight, and I¡¯d like you to accompany me. Coincidentally, the person in charge of the flexible screen project will also be attending. It¡¯s not a condition I¡¯m setting, but rather a mutually beneficial arrangement. Consider it as my way of compensating for my earlier rudeness.¡± Su Lu didn¡¯t immediately agree and said, ¡°Let¡¯s discuss it later.¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll send you the location of the dinner party.¡± Liu Qiming didn¡¯t continue nagging beside her. Besides, even if he did continue, Su Lu had already lost interest in listening. That was because¡­ Bo Jingshen was about to take the stage. A tall and slender figure stood up from the front row. The host gave a brief introduction, saying, ¡°Next up is Mr. Bo Jingshen, the founder of Bosheng Group. Under Mr. Bo Jingshen¡¯s leadership, Bosheng Group has achieved significant accomplishments in the fields of internet technology, video games, artificial intelligence, holographic projection, and more¡­¡± Amidst the applause, Bo Jingshen walked up to the stage. The spotlight shone on him as he calmly began his speech. The script prepared by Zhuang Cainan turned out to be unnecessary as he confidently delivered his speech without referring to it. His voice was deep and melodious, with a moderate pace. Since the speech was going to be broadcasted online, he repeated his speech in English after delivering it in Chinese. However, his expression was indifferent throughout the entire process. He did not smile at all, as if he was never happy. After everyone finished their speech, the lights in the hall lit up. In that brief moment of illumination, the young CEO, who had been cold and indifferent all along, paused his gaze when he unexpectedly spotted someone in the back row of the auditorium. His sharp eyebrows slightly raised. Although his expressionless face still retained its coldness, it seemed somewhat less icy than before. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 18 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Zhuang Cainan clenched her fists as she saw a hint of tenderness in Bo Jingshen¡¯s eyes when he noticed the woman sitting in the back row. Why? She was the one who had been by Bo Jingshen¡¯s side for so long and watched his career grow from nothing. Although she knew that this man was cold and indifferent, she firmly believed that as long as she persisted, she would be able to wait for him to open his heart. Although she knew that this man was cold and indifferent, she firmly believed that as long as she persevered, he would eventually open his heart. After all, he treated all women the same way, and she was at least his capable assistant, able to be close to him. But overnight¡­ everything changed? As they were leaving, Jiang Li noticed the redness in Zhuang Cainan¡¯s eyes and sighed, ¡°Cainan, let it go.¡± ¡°Let it go?¡± Zhuang Cainan retorted, letting out a soft laugh. ¡°How can I let it go? It¡¯s been five years, countless days and nights of anticipation¡­¡± Jiang Li shrugged, ¡°But if all those days and nights were spent hoping for someone else in his heart, then they meant nothing to him. Just let it go.¡± Although Second Young Master Jiang usually appeared carefree, he had moments of sharp insight. His words were piercingly accurate. Before dinner, Su Lu received the address sent by Liu Qiming, Haitian Banquet, a renowned upscale seafood restaurant in Hai City. Su Lu hesitated and didn¡¯t respond to Liu Qiming. In her heart, she held a small hope that if Bo Jingshen came to invite her for dinner, she wouldn¡¯t need to attend Liu Qiming¡¯s gathering. However, as the evening grew darker, Bo Jingshen still hadn¡¯t shown up. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Su Lu let out a sigh, patting her face. ¡°Forget it.¡± She picked up her phone and replied to Liu Qiming, ¡°I¡¯ll come over.¡± On the other end, Jiang Li stuck his head out again and looked past the washbasin-sized king crab on the table to Bo Jingshen. ¡°Hey, if you don¡¯t want to eat with me, why force yourself? Your expression is so ugly, it¡¯s affecting my appetite.¡± ¡°Focus on your meal. Shut up,¡± Bo Jingshen calmly replied. He didn¡¯t even look up as he casually fiddled with his phone. Jiang Li clicked his tongue. ¡°If you want to have dinner with her, don¡¯t be temperamental. Just call her and invite her. If you¡¯re too embarrassed to call, should I do it for you?¡± ¡°Mind your own business.¡± His phone screen displayed Su Lu¡¯s number, but he never made the call. When she claimed of being the daughter of the Su family and the daughter-in-law of the Gu family, even though he knew that she was telling the truth, her words made Bo Jingshen very unhappy. He was already unhappy! Did he have to take the initiative to invite her to dinner? Zhuang Cainan walked in after finishing the call and sat down on the sofa beside Bo Jingshen. ¡°Cheng Dongyu said he¡¯s going to attend a dinner at Haitian Banquet and won¡¯t be joining us.¡± Zhuang Cainan had completely shed her previous sorrow and seemed to have returned to her usual state. She wiped her hands with a wet towel and started picking out the king crab leg meat for Bo Jingshen. ¡°Oh, let him be.¡± Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t dial the number and locked the screen. Cheng Dongyu was the person in charge of the flexible screen project and had a long-standing relationship with Bo Jingshen. However, Su Lu had no idea about this. She genuinely hoped to have a conversation with the person in charge of this project. Actually, after thinking about it carefully, Liu Qiming¡¯s words were full of inaccuracies and omissions, but humans are prone to confusion when they care, so Su Lu believed him. In the private room of the Haitian Banquet. Glasses clinked. To be honest, Su Lu had attended many of these dinners under Su Yukang¡¯s arrangements. She had a decent tolerance for alcohol. However, she couldn¡¯t handle this level of drinking. If she couldn¡¯t see through Liu Qiming¡¯s malicious intent, she would be a real fool. Su Lu furrowed her brow and took a few sips of sobering soup. She raised her hand to press on her nose bridge and whispered, ¡°President Liu, if you continue to be like this, I¡¯ll drink the remaining alcohol as well and take my leave.¡± ¡°Hey, Little Lu, you¡¯re being too formal. I¡¯m just introducing you to some connections. Why do you make it sound like I¡¯m intentionally forcing you to drink? When it comes to business negotiations, who doesn¡¯t drink? It¡¯s not your first time attending such a dinner party,¡± Liu Qiming said with an air of righteousness. Su Lu glanced at him indifferently. Her gaze was icy, but she was a beautiful woman. Her pair of clear eyes, tinged with a hint of red from the alcohol, exuded a seductive charm even in her cold gaze. Liu Qiming couldn¡¯t help but swallow his saliva and reached out to grab her shoulder. ¡± Little Lu¡­¡± Su Lu almost felt a shiver down her spine. Before his hand could make contact, she quickly stood up, took a glass of red wine, and said, ¡°I¡¯ll talk to him myself. Once we¡¯re done, I¡¯ll leave.¡± ¡°Wait!¡± Liu Qiming couldn¡¯t bear to let such a person slip away like this. He said, ¡°Let me introduce you.¡± Su Lu was led by Liu Qiming to a young man nearby. The young man, who had been immersed in his meal, raised his head. ¡°This is Mr. Cheng, the person in charge of the flexible screen project,¡± Liu Qiming said. ¡°Hello, Mr. Cheng,¡± Su Lu raised her glass to him. Cheng Dongyu¡¯s heart was in a panic. ¡°Uh¡­ hello.¡± ¡°What should I do? What should I do?¡± ¡°Why hasn¡¯t the boss come yet? If the boss finds out that I drank with his people, will he skin me alive?¡± He still remembered the anger in Bo Jingshen¡¯s cold voice when he called him. ¡°So, you¡¯re saying she¡¯s currently at your dinner party, getting drunk?!¡± ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m at the Phoenix private room of the Haitian Banquet now. Boss, do you want to¡­¡± He hadn¡¯t finished speaking when the other end of the phone hung up. And now, Cheng Dongyu saw Su Lu raise her glass to him, and he felt as if he was being offered a cup of poisoned wine. Cheng Dongyu said, ¡°Uh, I decided not to drink.¡± Liu Qiming smiled and said, ¡°President Cheng, Little Lu is sincerely interested in understanding this project. If you don¡¯t drink, it would be disrespectful to her¡­¡± Cheng Dongyu was speechless and thought. ¡°If I drink it, I¡¯ll be disrespecting the boss! I think you want me to die!¡± He frowned at Liu Qiming. They had already reached this point, and even though Su Lu¡¯s mind was somewhat muddled by the effects of alcohol, her earlier rationality and thoughts that fled due to concern had now come back, indicating that it was highly likely that Liu Qiming had deceived her, that old baldy¡­ Alcohol was supposed to embolden people, and Su Lu wasn¡¯t that easily intimidated. She boldly pulled out a chair and sat down next to Cheng Dongyu. ¡°President Cheng, I¡¯m Bosheng, Mr. Bo¡¯s secretary. I genuinely want to understand this project.¡± Cheng Dongyu¡¯s eyes widened as he looked at Su Lu, then at Liu Qiming, and suddenly, he understood. Had this baldy tricked her? ¡°So, you¡¯re here on behalf of President Bo?¡± Cheng Dongyu asked. Su Lu hesitated for a moment. Since Bo Jingshen wasn¡¯t here, she pursed her lips and nodded confidently under the influence of alcohol. ¡°Yes, working with Bosheng undoubtedly offers the best prospects for this project.¡± Cheng Dongyu thought to himself, What a coincidence. I¡¯m also here on behalf of President Bo. However, he didn¡¯t dare to speak up. Then, as he raised his gaze, he saw a tall man with a gloomy and cold handsome face entering through the door. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 19 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Cheng Dongyu¡¯s first reaction was to raise his hands in a surrendering gesture, trying to extract himself from this situation. ¡°Boss, please pay attention. I didn¡¯t do anything. I didn¡¯t even drink with her,¡± Cheng Dongyu thought. Su Lu was still unaware of what was happening behind her. ¡°President Cheng?¡± Su Lu asked with a puzzled expression. Cheng Dongyu didn¡¯t dare to respond and looked anxiously behind her. Meanwhile, Liu Qiming who was undeterred and emboldened by the alcohol, reached out his hand, intending to touch Su Lu¡¯s shoulder. Cheng Dongyu thought he was up to no good. In mid-air, Liu Qiming¡¯s audacious hand came into contact with something cold. He suddenly snapped back to reality and realized that the private room had fallen eerily silent at some point. As he focused his gaze, he noticed that the cold object in his hand was a fully-filled bottle of alcohol. Liu Qiming was stunned. He looked at Bo Jingshen, who was standing at the side, and met his cold and vicious eyes. His handsome face felt as cold as if it had been soaked in ice water. Liu Qiming¡¯s voice unexpectedly sounded dry, ¡°You¡­ Why are you here, President Bo?¡± The last two words were like a sledgehammer that knocked Su Lu awake. She straightened her back and turned her gaze towards him. The first thing she noticed was the bottle of alcohol in his hand, identical to the one held by Liu Qiming. ¡°Bo Jingshen, you¡­¡± ¡°Shut up.¡± ¡°I¡­¡± ¡°I said shut up!¡± He was angry, and it seemed quite serious. Su Lu shrunk her neck. She was affected by the alcohol and was as obedient as a little rabbit. Moreover, she was able to hold on very rationally earlier. She felt that she would be able to hold on soberly even if she drank another half a catty. Now that her eyes met the person who could make her feel very at ease, her brain seemed to automatically give up resisting the chaos brought about by the alcohol. She lowered her head and sat obediently, feeling dizzy. Bo Jingshen lifted his chin towards Liu Qiming and spoke, ¡°President Liu, haven¡¯t you always wanted to be involved in my technology park project?¡± Beads of sweat appeared on Liu Qiming¡¯s forehead. ¡°President Bo, I merely wanted to introduce Little Lu to more people. After all, I have a good relationship with Mr. Su.¡± He didn¡¯t understand why Bo Jingshen was so interested in Su Lu, the woman that the Gu family didn¡¯t want. Could it be that Bo Jingshen had peculiar tastes? However, Liu Qiming had no intention of seriously offending Bo Jingshen. Who wouldn¡¯t want to cooperate with Bosheng? Thus, his words served as a show of weakness. If he were a rash businessman, he would have taken a step back by now. But clearly, Bo Jingshen was not that kind of person. He raised his chin and pointed to the bottle in Liu Qiming¡¯s hand, conveying his meaning without words. ¡°Don¡¯t you enjoy making people drink? Finish the wine, and I¡¯ll believe your sincerity in cooperating,¡± he said. Liu Qiming¡¯s face turned pale, and he smiled awkwardly. ¡°President Bo, please don¡¯t joke with me¡­¡± ¡°Did I laugh?¡± Bo Jingshen calmly retorted. There was no trace of a smile on his cold face. Liu Qiming furrowed his brow, but his phone vibrated in his pocket. Initially, he didn¡¯t have time to answer it, but he took a glance at the phone and saw that it was an urgent call from the company. Liu Qiming hesitated between answering and ignoring the call. He looked up and saw Bo Jingshen¡¯s half-smile as he said, ¡°President Liu, why aren¡¯t you answering? It might be something important.¡± If Bo Jingshen hadn¡¯t said that, Liu Qiming would have ignored the call. However, Bo Jingshen¡¯s words made him feel uneasy. His heart skipped a beat. He quickly picked up the phone and put it to his ear. After listening to the conversation on the other end of the phone, Liu Qiming¡¯s expression became even uglier than before. His eyes widened as he looked at Bo Jingshen in shock. Cheng Dongyu stood by the side, silently sympathizing with Liu Qiming in his mind, ¡°Baldy, take care. You messed with the Boss, and it seems luck isn¡¯t on your side.¡± Then, Cheng Dongyu took the initiative in a friendly manner and reached for the bottle in Liu Qiming¡¯s hand, opening it for him. Liu Qiming¡¯s lips quivered as he looked at Bo Jingshen. ¡°President Bo¡­¡± Bo Jingshen remained silent, simply pointing to the bottle of wine that Cheng Dongyu had already opened, making his intention clear. With a determined attitude, Liu Qiming reluctantly took the bottle, tilted his head back, and drank. The private room remained quiet. Most of the people were astute individuals, with several having witnessed the conflict between Bo Jingshen and Liu Qiming at the exhibition hall. Could anyone fail to comprehend the situation at a glance? They all watched the spectacle unfold in silence. Liu Qiming had finally drunk the entire alcohol with great difficulty. He looked at Bo Jingshen with dizziness and was about to speak. To his surprise, the handsome man¡¯s face remained indifferent and unresponsive. He had no intention of speaking at all. Instead, he opened the bottle of wine in his hand and handed it to Liu Qiming. Liu Qiming quickly said, ¡°President Bo, please go easy on me.¡± Bo Jingshen glanced at the woman sitting obediently on the couch, her head hanging low. He shifted his gaze to Liu Qiming and asked, ¡°When you force others to drink, do you ever consider showing mercy?¡± ¡°But¡­ But that¡¯s¡­¡± Liu Qiming seemed to want to explain something, but Bo Jingshen had no interest in listening. He casually placed the bottle of alcohol down and said, ¡°If you don¡¯t want to drink, then forget it.¡± Liu Qiming thought about the phone call he had received earlier from the company secretary. They had almost finalized several major contracts, but suddenly, at this critical moment, they had backed out. Liu Qiming didn¡¯t believe that Bo Jingshen had anything to do with this matter. He just didn¡¯t expect that he had underestimated this young man who had returned from overseas and had yet to penetrate the domestic market. He truly possessed such great power. Liu Qiming felt bitter and took the bottle. He couldn¡¯t even drink half of the alcohol before he couldn¡¯t bear it any longer. He leaned over a nearby trash bin and vomited uncontrollably. Cheng Dongyu came closer and whispered to Bo Jingshen, ¡°Boss, why don¡¯t we just forget about it? It¡¯s not worth risking something happening to him after drinking. It¡¯s as if being responsible for someone¡¯s death due to alcohol persuasion.¡± Bo Jingshen glanced at Cheng Dongyu. ¡°Oh, now you realize that persuading someone to drink carries responsibility? Why didn¡¯t you say anything when he was persuading Su Little Lu to drink?¡± Cheng Dongyu¡¯s eyes darted around, and he quickly said, ¡°Boss, Miss Su seems to have fallen asleep. It¡¯s so chaotic here. Why don¡¯t we leave?¡± These words were effective. Bo Jingshen glanced at Su Lu with his deep eyes. She lowered her head and was in a daze. She was completely unaware of her surroundings, lost in a daze. Bo Jingshen almost found it amusing. It was indeed a chaotic scene. Beside him was a baldy who was hugging a trash can and vomiting uncontrollably. Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow. ¡°Fine, let¡¯s go.¡± Su Lu was in a daze when someone grabbed her shoulder. Although she was in a daze, her vigilance had not disappeared. Almost instantly, her eyes were half-opened, and her gaze was filled with vigilance. However, she caught a familiar and refreshing scent. The cool fragrance of cedar instantly put her at ease. ¡°Hmm?¡± She blinked in confusion. ¡°Su Lu, do you dare fall asleep anywhere?¡± Bo Jingshen furrowed his brow and looked at her. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± He let go of her shoulder and straightened up. Then, his hand was grasped by soft fingers, causing Bo Jingshen¡¯s actions to pause. ¡°Ah Shen.¡± The hand that was holding his hand gently tugged at it with a hint of coquettishness. ¡°I can¡¯t walk anymore.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 20 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Cheng Dongyu had never seen someone who would fall on their promise like that, let alone the brilliant and mighty boss. Just a second ago, he was still being stubborn, saying, ¡°If you can¡¯t walk, do you expect me to carry you?¡± But the next second, he squatted in front of Su Lu with his back turned, impatiently saying, ¡°Aren¡¯t you coming up?!¡± Was the promise he had made just an auditory hallucination? Or did it happen? Su Lu embraced his neck, resting her head on his shoulder. She tilted her head and looked at him drowsily. Bo Jingshen felt uncomfortable being stared at like that, so he furrowed his brow. Su Lu whispered in his ear, ¡°Why are your ears¡­ so red?¡± As she spoke, her mischievous fingertips lightly grazed his ear. ¡°Don¡¯t move,¡± Bo Jingshen said in a low voice, too lazy to argue with a drunk. He didn¡¯t bother paying attention to the gazes of others in the private room. When he passed by Liu Qiming, he didn¡¯t even spare him a glance. Liu Qiming¡¯s eyes were bloodshot. Despite being in a state of complete unconsciousness while holding onto the trash can, he suddenly mustered up the last bit of his strength and tugged at Bo Jingshen¡¯s clothes. His voice was weak, ¡°President Bo, wait.¡± ¡°Is there anything else?¡± Bo Jingshen halted and lifted the woman¡¯s leg that was behind him. The smell of filth in the trash could spread out. Su Lu wrinkled her nose and subconsciously moved closer to Bo Jingshen¡¯s neck, just like how people would subconsciously move closer to a source of heat when they were cold. When the surroundings were too smelly, she wanted to get closer to the smell she liked. Su Lu liked the cold fragrance of the cedar on Bo Jingshen¡¯s body. Liu Qiming let out a bitter smile as he watched this scene. Regardless of what made Bo Jingshen interested in Su Lu, it was evident that Bo Jingshen was very tolerant of her. After all the trouble, he ended up being treated like a clown and played for a fool? Liu Qiming bitterly smiled, ¡°President Bo, I know you may not believe it, but if it wasn¡¯t for your female assistant telling me it was your intention, I wouldn¡¯t have brought Little Lu to this dinner party. At least, I wouldn¡¯t have let her get so drunk.¡± Bo Jingshen furrowed his brow, asking, ¡°What do you mean?¡± Liu Qiming wiped his face, saying, ¡°Your female assistant told me that you came to Hai City for this project and that if I could get Little Lu to negotiate this project with me, Little Lu would benefit, and I would earn a favor. Then, it will be easier for me to cooperate with you in the park in Feng City. Even this dinner party was suggested by her.¡± Liu Qiming now realized that he had been tricked by Zhuang Cainan. He was naturally angry, but just like Su Lu, he realized that he had made a lot of mistakes after careful consideration. However, at that moment, due to various reasons, he believed it to be true. Bo Jingshen remained silent, his furrowed brow still unfurled, as he walked away with the person on his back. He turned to Cheng Dongyu and instructed, ¡°Call an ambulance for him.¡± ¡°Alright, boss,¡± Cheng Dongyu replied, his smile fading as he adopted a more serious expression. As they left the restaurant, Zhuang Cainan hurriedly approached. ¡°Jingshen¡­¡± Her face was a little pale because she was anxious. They had eaten elsewhere earlier. Bo Jingshen suddenly stood up without a word. She thought he was going to the bathroom. However, after a while, Zhuang Cainan realized something was wrong. Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t say anything. He glanced at her indifferently. Zhuang Cainan pursed her lips and cleared her throat to calm herself down. She changed the way she addressed him and asked, ¡°President Bo, is Miss Su okay?¡± ¡°She is fine, just a bit drunk. Thanks to you.¡± Zhuang Cainan¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°President Bo, I¡­¡± ¡°No need to say anything,¡± Bo Jingshen shook his head and turned his gaze to Cheng Dongyu, who had just come out. ¡°Dongyu will take you back, and you don¡¯t have to continue with the rest of the itinerary. Thank you for your hard work.¡± Zhuang Cainan¡¯s lips trembled as she took a step forward. ¡°Jingshen.¡± Bo Jingshen looked at her silently. After a few seconds of silence, Zhuang Cainan asked in a low voice, ¡°Why?¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s gaze slightly narrowed upon hearing the question. But in the end, he didn¡¯t speak and left with Su Lu on his back. Yes, why? Sometimes, Bo Jingshen also wanted to ask that question. Why? Why was it okay for Gu Xin, but not for him, Bo Jingshen? Why did Gu Xin betray her like that, and yet she was willing to betray him in that year to marry Gu Xin? Why? But he couldn¡¯t expect an answer from the drunkard on his back. Bo Jingshen walked on, letting out a soft sigh. ¡°Do you like her?¡± Suddenly, he heard the drunkard on his back ask. Bo Jingshen turned to look at her in surprise. He thought that she was sober, but she was not. Her face was flushed red. No matter who looked at her, she was still drunk. He was too lazy to talk to the drunkard, so he did not answer. However, this woman, who usually kept a distance from him and was careful and restrained, seemed to have been emboldened by alcohol at this moment. ¡°Does she like you?¡± Su Lu didn¡¯t wait for his response and answered her question, ¡°She definitely likes you. Many people like you.¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s gaze deepened. ¡°What about you?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± The drunkard almost blurted out her answer but stopped herself. Before Bo Jingshen could hear her continuation, Su Lu had already tilted her head and closed her eyes on his shoulder. Bo Jingshen¡¯s lips curved with a hint of helplessness. Upon returning to the hotel and entering the suite, the first thing he noticed was the bags he had bought for her. They were already unpacked and neatly displayed on the table, illuminated by the spotlights. They exuded the same luxurious texture as they did when they were still on the store¡¯s shelves. Seeing that the gifts he had given her were not left untouched in a corner but meticulously arranged on the table, Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow, feeling pleased. He gently placed her on the bed. Su Lu was beautiful, with delicate features, and she appeared quite innocent. However, combined with her flushed complexion from the alcohol, she became even more alluring. Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t leave her side. He lay down beside her, propped her head with his hand, and silently watched her. After a while, Su Lu slightly opened her eyes, revealing a watery gaze. Her focus was scattered, and her gaze seemed to wander. Eventually, her gaze settled on his face. ¡°Are you awake?¡± Bo Jingshen asked softly. The room was only lit by a dim yellow night lamp, and the air was filled with a faint scent of alcohol mixed with the cold fragrance of cedar. The ambiance became even more ambiguous under the soft lighting. ¡°Thirsty?¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice was low. Meanwhile, Su Lu continued to stare at him without turning away. ¡°Sleepy? If you¡¯re tired, you should¡­¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s words were cut short. Su Lu¡¯s soft arm wrapped around his neck, and her warm and slender body nestled into his embrace. Her lips, tainted with the aroma of wine, pressed against his lips and she gently kissed him. The intoxicating wine and the allure of spring overwhelmed them. Bo Jingshen¡¯s breath paused momentarily before becoming deeper. He uttered a low, hoarse sound from his throat. ¡°Su Little Lu, you brought this upon yourself. You were the one who provoked me first.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 21 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Su Lu knew that she brought it upon herself. She wasn¡¯t that drunk, at least not to the point where she did not know what she was doing. Everything she did was something that she subconsciously wanted to do deep in her heart. She was just emboldened by alcohol, that¡¯s all there was to it. But¡­ Su Lu soon started to regret it. She had completely overestimated her tolerance and underestimated Bo Jingshen¡¯s potential. That time at Yunding¡­ Maybe it was the wrong environment, the wrong atmosphere. Bo Jingshen was very restrained. He didn¡¯t show his true strength at all, but even so, she couldn¡¯t take it. And now, they were in the right place at the right time. Everything was in place. He had no intention of holding back. Su Lu had no strength left in her body, and she soon fell into a deep sleep in his arms. Bo Jingshen lowered his gaze and watched the sleeping figure in his arms. His gaze was profound. He looked at her quietly, and no one knew how long he had been staring at her. His deep gaze was as if it carried the resentment and yearning of countless days and nights, so profound. On the carpet by the bed, his phone vibrated in his pocket. Picking it up, he saw Yan Sui¡¯s name flashing on the screen. Bo Jingshen, with his arm still around Su Lu, bent down and gently pressed his lips against her forehead. Su Lu was genuinely afraid of him. Even in her dreams, she furrowed her brows and muttered softly, ¡°I don¡¯t want it anymore, I don¡¯t want it.¡± The corners of Bo Jingshen¡¯s mouth curled up slightly before he swiped the screen to answer the call. Bo Jingshen asked, ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s up?¡± Yan Sui sighed and said, ¡°I specifically told you to treat Cainan better and be more considerate toward her. But what did you do? You made her cry.¡± Bo Jingshen replied, ¡°Did she come to find you?¡± Yan Sui said, ¡°Yes. I spent the whole night drinking with her and just sent her back to the hotel. Is your heart made of iron or what?¡± Yan Sui thought that Bo Jingshen might feel remorseful or self-blaming. However, Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice remained as indifferent as ever. ¡°Oh, that¡¯s convenient. Check which day in the next two days has suitable weather for flying and send her to Feng City.¡± Yan Sui couldn¡¯t help but say helplessly, ¡°Is your heart made of iron or what? Aren¡¯t you being too cruel to Cainan?¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s tone remained calm. ¡°I¡¯m being cruel to her by being indecisive.¡± Yan Sui sighed and said, ¡°Ah, when will you be able to live without being so sober.¡± Bo Jingshen chuckled softly. ¡°After going through so much in these few years, if I don¡¯t live a more sober life, I don¡¯t know what I would become.¡± Yan Sui sighed, ¡°Well, I won¡¯t say much. Just be mindful of your actions. But¡­ Isn¡¯t it inappropriate to drive Cainan away?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t drive her away. I just asked her to go back first. She was originally planning to return to work in our home country. Cheng Yan arrived before her. In Feng City, where my company has just started, I need people in various positions, and I don¡¯t trust anyone else.¡± Bo Jingshen spoke in a professional tone. Yan Sui grinned and said, ¡°Is it just because of that? Isn¡¯t it because Cainan touched your beloved one?¡± Bo Jingshen glanced deeply at Su Little Lu, who was sleeping in his arms. He didn¡¯t deny Yan Sui¡¯s words. Bo Jingshen replied, ¡°She doesn¡¯t have much scheming, she can¡¯t compete with Cainan. To be honest, she doesn¡¯t hold a candle to Cainan in terms of capability.¡± ¡°So, you have to protect her,¡± Yan Sui said. Bo Jingshen remained silent. Yan Sui chuckled softly. ¡°Well, being a strong woman is not easy¡­¡± If Cainan knew about this, she wouldn¡¯t know how to feel. She had worked so hard over the years to become a strong woman, hoping to stand beside Bo Jingshen and be a suitable partner for him, sharing both the burdens and joys in their careers and lives. Little did she know that Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t require any of that. After ending the call, Bo Jingshen turned off the night lamp. The room, still filled with a lingering romantic atmosphere, sank into the boundless darkness. When Su Lu woke up, her whole body was aching. ¡°Ah¡­¡± She gently sucked in a breath and her brows tightly knitted. Her mind went blank for a moment. The heat source behind her made her brain buzz, and then the scattered fragments of memory began to piece together. Gradually, they formed a coherent picture. Her face, which was already pale from the hangover, turned even paler. She didn¡¯t black out. If only she had blacked out, then it would have been better. But those memories were crystal clear. Not to mention blacking out, every single frame was vivid. Su Lu raised her hand and covered her face. ¡°You¡¯re something,¡± Su Lu thought. Going crazy while drunk, how pathetic. And the heat source behind her, she didn¡¯t need to turn around to know what it was. ¡°Are you awake?¡± The man¡¯s voice was husky with the remnants of sleep. Su Lu didn¡¯t reply. ¡°Pretending to be asleep?¡± Su Lu¡¯s voice was as soft as a mosquito¡¯s whisper. ¡°I¡¯m¡­ awake.¡± His breath tickled her ear, and her ears turned bright red. Bo Jingshen chuckled softly from behind her. ¡°Judging by your reaction, you remember everything from last night, even without blacking out. I thought you would use blacking out as an excuse.¡± Su Lu belatedly realized the possibility of using blacking out as an excuse. And the degree of awkwardness that could be alleviated after using the blackout as an excuse. And then¡­ Su Lu was now filled with regret, deep regret. Bo Jingshen leaned over and kissed her. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t make you take responsibility.¡± He then got up from the bed, casually grabbing a towel and wrapping it around himself. Su Lu secretly glanced at him from the corner of her eye. Eight-pack abs, v-cut lines, long legs, nothing was lacking. He had such excellent physical attributes. The intensity of Su Lu¡¯s body pain seemed to increase as a result. Bo Jingshen sat down beside the bed with the towel wrapped around him and leaned over to look at her. ¡°That time at Yunding and last night¡­ Su Little Lu, do you think we¡¯re even now¡­ or do you want me to take responsibility?¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 22 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Bo Jingshen seemed to be very soft-hearted towards the mottled marks on Su Lu¡¯s neck and shoulders, as well as the adorable look in her round, deer-like eyes, making the curve of his lips soften. Bo Jingshen asked, ¡°What? Weren¡¯t you very brave last night?¡± Su Lu took a deep breath and replied, ¡°How are you going to take responsibility?¡± ¡°I can marry you.¡± These words suddenly came to Bo Jingshen¡¯s mind. Then, he thought of that annoying Gu Xin. The curve of his lips, which were originally soft, tightened. To avoid any further complications, he spoke casually. ¡°I, Bo Jingshen, sleep with someone, I will take responsibility for. You can have money, a house, or a car if you want, or perhaps you would like to be involved in one of Bosheng¡¯s projects?¡± Su Lu lowered her gaze, and her eyelashes trembled gently. Although the courage she had last night, thanks to alcohol, had vanished, she still mustered the courage to ask, ¡°Have you slept with¡­ many people?¡± Bo Jingshen was speechless, and he thought, ¡°D*mn it, I wasn¡¯t a gigolo.¡± But after a brief moment of silence, he lowered his gaze and chuckled softly, ¡°Well, at least not like you. You¡¯ve been married for five years, and Gu Xin hasn¡¯t touched you?¡± Su Lu bit her lip and said, ¡°Then give me a project. Don¡¯t you plan to establish a technology park? There should be many places where we can cooperate.¡± Perhaps in this way, their relationship would become simpler. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s discuss it at my company after we return to Feng City.¡± Bo Jingshen picked up a nearby bathrobe and walked towards the bathroom. As he walked, he said, ¡°Get up. Breakfast will be served later. Please receive it.¡± The sound of the shower came from the bathroom. Su Lu let out a long sigh. Then, she endured the pain all over her body and pulled another bathrobe over herself with difficulty. When she got out of bed, her feet stepped on the soft carpet. She felt that her legs were softer than the carpet. She stumbled but managed to regain her balance, her face turning slightly red. She picked up her phone and saw a message from Liu Qiming. He was pleading and apologizing for what happened last night, hoping that she could put in a good word for him in front of Bo Jingshen. The anxiety in Liu Qiming¡¯s words was evident. Su Lu knew she had been tricked yesterday, so she couldn¡¯t be bothered to reply. Then she noticed a message from Su Jiao. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you call me back?¡± I¡¯ll be coming to Hai City in a couple of days. Dad said you know Second Young Master Jiang and President Bo? Dad wants you to introduce me to them when I¡¯m there.¡± Su Lu felt even less inclined to reply to this message than to Liu Qiming¡¯s, so she simply closed the chat box. As Su Lu turned around, she noticed several bags neatly arranged under the spotlight. Her face immediately turned crimson. Who knows what Bo Jingshen would think upon seeing this scene? Regardless, she was overwhelmed with embarrassment, feeling her toes curl with shame. When Bo Jingshen finished showering and came out, he saw a slender figure in a white bathrobe squatting on the floor, hurriedly stuffing the bags displayed under the spotlight into packaging boxes. She was a little flustered, and it was not difficult to see her awkwardness and embarrassment. The corners of Bo Jingshen¡¯s lips curved up. ¡°If I had known, I would have bought you a few more bags so that you could have an exhibition in your room.¡± The figure that was squatting on the ground stiffened, and then her movements became even more frantic and anxious. The doorbell rang. Bo Jingshen walked forward and grabbed her shoulder, urging her to stand up. ¡°It should be breakfast delivery. Go and open the door. I¡¯ll take care of things here.¡± Su Lu, with a flushed face and unsteady steps, hurriedly walked to the outer room of the suite and opened the door. A waiter stood respectfully outside with a dining cart. Upon seeing her open the door, he politely smiled and said, ¡°Good morning. Mr. Bo¡¯s breakfast order. Can I bring it in now?¡± Behind the smiling waiter appeared a pale and exhausted face. Su Lu was taken aback and almost didn¡¯t recognize Zhuang Cainan. The woman in front of her, pale and worn-out, bore no resemblance to Zhuang Cainan¡¯s previous elite and proud demeanor. Zhuang Cainan still carried the lingering scent of alcohol, with bloodshot eyes and dry, cracked lips lacking color. She stood behind the waiter and stared fixedly at Su Lu. Her gaze was tightly locked onto the marks on Su Lu¡¯s fair neck, intensifying the redness in her eyes. ¡°Jingshen is with you¡­¡± Zhuang Cainan¡¯s voice was hoarse. She had been waiting outside Bo Jingshen¡¯s suite all night, pressing the doorbell several times, but he never answered. She thought he was still angry, which was why he refused to open the door. So, she continued waiting at the door, never even thinking that the reason he didn¡¯t open the door wasn¡¯t because of anger but because he wasn¡¯t inside the room at all. The marks on Su Lu¡¯s neck felt like knives piercing through Zhuang Cainan¡¯s eyes. She had never felt such intense hatred¡­ The remaining shreds of Zhuang Cainan¡¯s sanity were the only thing keeping her from losing control and bursting into the room to confront Bo Jingshen. Sensing the tense atmosphere, the waiter asked cautiously, ¡°Um, do you know each other?¡± Just as Su Lu was about to speak, Zhuang Cainan couldn¡¯t contain herself any longer and snapped harshly, ¡°Su Lu, how could you be so despicable? Do you have no shame? You¡¯re a married woman, yet you dare to steal someone else¡¯s man?¡± The waiter¡¯s expression turned awkward, but this wasn¡¯t something he could meddle in. He could only try to defuse the situation in a low voice, saying, ¡°Please calm down, both of you¡­¡± Su Lu pursed her lips as if she had been slapped. She stood there, unsure of how to refute Zhuang Cainan¡¯s words. She felt that she was indeed a bit despicable. Because Bo Jingshen was Zhuang Cainan¡¯s boyfriend¡­ With her personality and upbringing, it was impossible for her to snatch and sleep with someone else¡¯s boyfriend. However, when she met Bo Jingshen, everything went out of control. Su Lu took a deep breath and whispered to the waiter, ¡°Please bring the dining cart inside. Thank you.¡± The waiter didn¡¯t dare to move. He was afraid that the two of them would start fighting, and something would happen. The waiter was in a dilemma, but luckily, he didn¡¯t have to worry for long. Soon, the elevator door in the corridor opened with a ding, and Assistant Qiu hurriedly walked over. ¡°Miss Su, I apologize for being late,¡± Assistant Qiu said, panting. Su Lu looked at him with some confusion. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Assistant Qiu turned to Zhuang Cainan and said, ¡°Miss Zhuang, please come with me. I¡¯ll take you to the airport.¡± Zhuang Cainan¡¯s eyes were bloodshot. ¡°I¡¯m not leaving. Why should I go?¡± Assistant Qiu handed the phone to Zhuang Cainan. The screen displayed an ongoing call. Zhuang Cainan composed herself and answered the call. Cheng Yan¡¯s voice was deep and indifferent. ¡°It¡¯s Cheng Yan.¡± Zhuang Cainan steadied her emotions. ¡°Hmm.¡± Cheng Yan said, ¡°Come to Feng City to help me or go back overseas. The boss has given you these two options. Personally, I suggest you go back. With your current emotional state, you will only engage in more emotional outbursts. It will be impossible to control the situation.¡± Zhuang Cainan trembled all over, her gaze fixed on the suite where she couldn¡¯t see the man. Her voice was low and hoarse. ¡°He didn¡¯t even want to tell me these things personally.¡± ¡°Go back,¡± Cheng Yan said. ¡°No, I¡¯m coming to Feng City,¡± Zhuang Cainan said before hanging up the phone. She looked at Su Lu. ¡°Well, see you next time, Su Lu.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 23 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Zhuang Cainan seemed to have quickly recovered her posture, despite still looking worn out. However, her condition seemed to have improved. She had an air of calmness and elegance in her demeanor. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Zhuang Cainan handed the phone back to Assistant Qiu. Assistant Qiu took it and nodded at Su Lu, ¡°Then we won¡¯t disturb your meal, Miss Su.¡± ¡°Take care,¡± Su Lu nodded. After they left, the awkwardness didn¡¯t dissipate. The bystanders were at the scene and watched the entire process. The waiter stood at the side with his head lowered. He had already tried his best to minimize his presence. However, it was still a little awkward at the moment. He raised his head and wanted to ease the tension. But the moment he looked up, he saw a man walking over from behind Su Lu. Even though he was wearing a bathrobe and his hair was slightly wet, he was still extremely handsome. Presumably, he was the male lead who hadn¡¯t appeared during the previous commotion. Just based on his appearance, it was undeniable that he possessed the allure to drive two women crazy. Bo Jingshen walked up, embraced Su Lu¡¯s shoulder, and said, ¡°What are you standing there for? Aren¡¯t you going to have breakfast?¡± He appeared completely unaware or indifferent to the commotion that had occurred at the entrance. However, Assistant Qiu¡¯s presence indicated that Bo Jingshen was aware of everything. How could he not know? There was so much commotion outside, but he had no intention of coming out to take a look. The waiter felt relieved as if he had been rescued. He let out a sigh of relief, pushed the dining cart inside, and arranged the dishes on the table. After receiving a generous tip from Bo Jingshen, he quickly left. The food was delicious, but Su Lu ate with her mind elsewhere. This¡­ The feeling of being a mistress was too uncomfortable. She still had Zhuang Cainan¡¯s words and expressions lingering in her mind. Bo Jingshen sat across from her, eating and glancing at stock prices. He lifted his eyes slightly and looked at her, ¡°It¡¯s not delicious?¡± ¡°What? No, it¡¯s good,¡± Su Lu replied. Su Lu picked up a piece of egg with her fork and put it in her mouth, but it tasted like wax. Taking a deep breath, Su Lu said, ¡°Zhuang Cainan, she¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you jealous?¡± Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow. Su Lu opened her mouth, ¡°I¡­ What right do I have?¡± Bo Jingshen smirked, ¡°Yeah, what right do you have?¡± Then, he stood up, leaned over the table, and gently kissed her lips. Without any hesitation, he pulled her half-eaten breakfast closer to himself and started eating naturally. Bo Jingshen said, ¡°If you don¡¯t feel like eating, don¡¯t force yourself. I¡¯ll take you somewhere else for lunch.¡± After breakfast, Bo Jingshen returned to his room for a conference call. Su Lu had some free time to handle some work. There was a cup of warm water on the table and a box of medicine that had just been delivered by the errand boy. Su Lu stared at the box for a moment, then squeezed out the only white pill inside and swallowed it with water. Through the phone on the table, Cheng Youran let out a sigh, ¡°Ah, you might as well take those short-acting contraceptives. It¡¯s better than taking these emergency contraceptive pills that can harm your body.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like I take them all the time,¡± Su Lu replied after swallowing the pill. ¡°What exactly is going on between you and Bo Jingshen?¡± Cheng Youran¡¯s voice conveyed her evident frown. ¡°What does this mean now?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Su Lu replied. ¡°Just like that¡­ playing around?¡± Cheng Youran¡¯s tone was sharp, questioning Su Lu. ¡°Well, you could say that,¡± Su Lu responded with a hint of helplessness in her voice. ¡°Do you agree to it too? Su Lu, what happened to your integrity?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t summon my integrity when I¡¯m in front of him,¡± Su Lu chuckled self-mockingly, which made Cheng Youran feel sorry for her. ¡°I might just die of frustration because of you,¡± Cheng Youran said. Before Su Lu could say anything else, Su Yukang¡¯s phone call came in. After considering it for a moment, Su Lu decided to answer and ended the call with Cheng Youran. As soon as she answered, she coincidentally heard her stepmother Zhu Xinyan saying to Su Yukang, ¡°Jiao Jiao has come over. Get her to introduce Jiao Jiao to Second Young Master Jiang and President Bo, they are both in Hai City now! What a great opportunity! Did you hear that?¡± ¡°I know, I know¡­ Hmm? It¡¯s connected.¡± Su Yukang¡¯s voice carried a hint of helplessness and gentleness while speaking to Zhu Xinyan, but when he spoke to Su Lu, his tone turned stern. ¡°What¡¯s the matter with you? I told you to establish a good relationship with President Liu! Build connections! But instead, you offended him!¡± Su Lu sneered. ¡°How can you say it was me who offended him? I attended the dinner party President Liu invited me to, and I drank the wine he offered.¡± ¡°Fine.¡± Su Yukang interrupted, ¡°Since when did you become so close with President Bo?¡± Without waiting for Su Lu¡¯s response, which he didn¡¯t need her response, he continued, ¡°Jiao Jiao is coming to Hai City, so take good care of her. Besides, both Second Young Master Jiang and President Bo are in Hai City now, right? You have a good relationship with President Bo, so help introduce Jiao Jiao to him.¡± Su Lu was extremely annoyed. She couldn¡¯t take it any longer. ¡°Since you¡¯re so capable and well-connected, why don¡¯t you introduce her yourself? I have something else to do. I¡¯m hanging up.¡± Zhu Xinyan protested on the other end of the phone, ¡°Su Lu! What kind of attitude is this?¡± Su Lu hung up the phone without responding and then heard the commotion outside. Except for Jiang Li, no one else could create such a lively scene. Seeing Bo Jingshen¡¯s wolfish expression, Jiang Li felt that his eyes were stinging. He covered his eyes with one hand and exclaimed, ¡°D*mn it, d*mn it!¡± Jiang Li had already heard about last night¡¯s incident from Cheng Dongyu. He couldn¡¯t be more shocked. Since Bo Jingshen and Su Lu got involved, it was truly unfathomable. Jiang Li had known Bo Jingshen for five years, yet he had no idea that he could be a wounded hero, sacrificing himself for love. The idea of him being madly in love for a woman was even more unimaginable. This Su Lu¡­ she was truly an extraordinary person. ¡°Have you booked it?¡± Bo Jingshen had already changed his clothes into a simple shirt and casual pants, which looked handsome enough. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve booked it.¡± Jiang Li nodded. ¡°But didn¡¯t you say yesterday that you couldn¡¯t eat those dishes?¡± ¡°Bring Su Lu along,¡± Bo Jingshen said in a calm voice. ¡°She likes to eat those dishes.¡± Just as Su Lu opened the door, she happened to hear his words. She was stunned for a moment, but it was as if the uneasy mood caused by Su Yukang¡¯s unpleasant phone call was instantly relieved. Bo Jingshen looked at her and raised his eyebrows. ¡°King crab, do you want some? I¡¯ve never brought you to eat before.¡± Su Lu nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± When they were dating, Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t have much money. Even in a coastal city like Hai City, king crabs were very expensive. Bo Jingshen¡¯s words made Jiang Li very curious. ¡°Hmm? In the past? In the past? What do you mean by ¡®in the past¡¯? Did you two know each other before?¡± Jiang Li had always felt that Bo Jingshen treated Su Lu differently, but he never knew the reason behind this uniqueness. Now, he had finally caught a glimpse of the truth, and his eyes sparkled with curiosity. His voice became a few decibels louder. ¡°Enough chatter, let¡¯s go,¡± Bo Jingshen tapped the back of Jiang Li¡¯s head. ¡°You, you¡­¡± Jiang Li moved closer to Su Lu. ¡°Su Lu, tell me about it.¡± Bo Jingshen couldn¡¯t be bothered and lazily pulled Su Lu to his side, blocking Jiang Li¡¯s interference. Then, they entered her room together. ¡°Go change your clothes, we¡¯re going out now.¡± ¡°Alright, just give me a moment,¡± Su Lu picked up her clothes and went to the bathroom. Bo Jingshen stood outside, holding a cigarette in his mouth. As he was about to light it, he caught a glimpse of a small medicine box in the trash can from the corner of his eye. His gaze darkened. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 24 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Li felt that it was a little ridiculous. Even if Su Lu was taking her time, he didn¡¯t believe it would take so long for her to change clothes! But although Second Young Master Jiang lived a luxurious lifestyle, indulging in fine food, drinks, and buying some luxury cars and watches, his personal life was quite clean. So, he didn¡¯t think much about it. He simply went into Bo Jingshen¡¯s suite to make coffee, drink, and play games on his phone. He had no idea what was going on in Su Lu¡¯s suite, which was just one door away. Inside the suite, Su Lu didn¡¯t even know what was wrong with Bo Jingshen. She was changing clothes in the bathroom, getting ready to blow-dry her hair for a bit of styling. As she lowered her gaze after plugging in the hairdryer, the sound of the hairdryer suddenly filled the room, masking the sound of the bathroom door being pushed open. When she raised her gaze again, she saw a man standing behind her in the mirror. The man¡¯s eyes were deep and flickering like dancing flames. Su Lu was taken aback. ¡°How did¡­ you come in?¡± She even questioned herself if she had taken too much time, making them wait for so long. In the next moment, she was pressed against the wall. ¡°Bo Jingshen, you¡­¡± Su Lu¡¯s eyes widened. No matter how stupid she was, she could sense the aggressive momentum of the man behind her. The hairdryer slipped from her hand and landed on the vanity table, still emitting a buzzing sound that mixed with the ambiguous atmosphere. Su Lu could hardly stand straight anymore, and the clothes she had changed into earlier were now ruined. She was so tired that she didn¡¯t even have the strength to raise her hand. From showering to drying her hair to changing her clothes, Bo Jingshen had meticulously buttoned every single button for her. ¡°You¡¯re not human¡­¡± Su Lu clenched her lips and stared at him resentfully. No matter how much she had feelings for him, she still had a little annoyed at this moment. Bo Jingshen seemed to be in a good mood. Upon hearing her reproach, he only raised an eyebrow, not denying it. His hands moved gently and skillfully to fasten the buttons at the back of her neck. Of course, Su Lu had no idea that the man¡¯s unhappiness stemmed from the small medicine box in the trash can, leading to the scene that just happened. She didn¡¯t know, and neither would Jiang Li. When the door of the suite opened, the sound of Jiang Li¡¯s in-game announcement came from the adjacent suite, ¡°Double-Kill!¡± Along with it, Jiang Li¡¯s discontented voice followed, ¡°Bo Jingshen, if you¡¯re not willing to take me in, then so be it. Isn¡¯t it a bit excessive to leave me on the sidelines like this?¡± As Jiang Li spoke, he walked out. What he saw was a couple standing at the door, but their expressions and postures emitted an indescribable sense of ambiguity. Bo Jingshen gently held Su Lu¡¯s waist, as if to help her stand more steadily. And the veil on Su Lu¡¯s neck and the lingering blush on her face made people think even more. Jiang Li¡¯s previously furrowed brows suddenly raised, and then his eyes expressed a clear shock. ¡°F*ck¡­No way!¡± Su Lu¡¯s face turned even redder. Before Jiang Li could say anything further, Bo Jingshen interrupted, saying, ¡°I¡¯m not unwilling to take you. Let¡¯s go.¡± Jiang Li couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in his mind. Who did the hell say Bo Jingshen was a monk? How could he be a monk with a pure and dispassionate heart? All these years, it seemed like he had saved up all his purity and lack of desire for this moment! It was all stored up! If he erupted, he would burn someone to ashes without hesitation. It wasn¡¯t easy for Su Lu. So, when Second Young Master Jiang ordered the food, he ordered several nourishing dishes. As soon as the dishes were served, Jiang Li pushed them in front of Su Lu and said, ¡°Come on, Su Lu, eat more. With your slender arms and legs¡­¡± It felt like it wasn¡¯t enough for Bo Jingshen¡¯s indulgence throughout the night. ¡°Thank you, Young Master Jiang.¡± Su Lu was no longer as embarrassed as before and instead revealed a bit of self-abandonment. ¡°Hey, we¡¯re so familiar now, just call me Jiang Li.¡± Jiang Li smiled and teased her, ¡°Given your relationship with Brother Shen, even if you called me Jiang Er, I wouldn¡¯t dare to say no.¡± His tone was teasing but not malicious, friendly but not fawning. This made Su Lu feel less uncomfortable. ¡°Weren¡¯t you interested in the technology park project?¡± Bo Jingshen said, lifting his chin towards Jiang Li, ¡°You can communicate with Jiang Er.¡± She was only so interested in that project, so she mentioned it casually. In fact, she didn¡¯t have much interest in doing business to earn a lot of money. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have been running such a small-scale company for the past few years, becoming a model of lack of ambition in Su Yukang¡¯s eyes. ¡°Hmm?¡± Jiang Li raised an eyebrow, ¡°You want to corporate the technology park project?¡± She initially thought that this might make Second Young Master Jiang misunderstand her intentions, thinking that she suddenly wanted to interfere and get a share of the project. However, Jiang Li sneered and said, ¡°That project is boring. Let those old guys in Feng City fight over the project. Let¡¯s do something else that they won¡¯t understand.¡± Jiang Li added, ¡°Oh, I¡¯m referring to your dad¡¯s group of old guys.¡± Su Lu laughed and said, ¡°You¡¯re right, he wants to cooperate on the park project.¡± Jiang Li smiled and looked at her slyly. He wanted to say something. Then, a king crab, the size of a washbasin, was served. Bo Jingshen pointed and said, ¡°Place it in front of her.¡± ¡°Alright,¡± the waiter nodded. The enormous king crab completely blocked Su Lu and Jiang Li¡¯s view, leaving them unable to see each other. Su Lu was speechless. Jiang Li was speechless and said, ¡°¡­You¡¯re doing this on purpose.¡± Bo Jingshen calmly remarked, ¡°I told you to be serious. Why are you talking nonsense with her?¡± Jiang Li clicked his tongue and said, ¡°How is it nonsense? The esports industry is thriving nowadays! It can also be connected to many other things, like live-streaming and peripheral products. The profits are significant! Don¡¯t underestimate it! Moreover, since it¡¯s not a traditional industry, we don¡¯t have to deal with those old fogies and their pretentiousness. Isn¡¯t that great? Su Lu, don¡¯t you think so?¡± Setting aside everything else, Second Young Master Jiang¡¯s eloquence was top-notch. His words made Su Lu intrigued. The esports industry has risen to prominence in recent years, and it can indeed be quite lucrative, with the potential for various collaborations. Furthermore, since it¡¯s a non-traditional industry, not everyone can readily accept this new concept. This helps avoid interactions with people like Su Yukang. In general, there¡¯s no need to get entangled with these old fogies. An emerging industry, and how wonderful it was. ¡°Yes. Young Master Jiang said was indeed reasonable, and it sounded really interesting,¡± Su Lu¡¯s eyes twinkled. Bo Jingshen looked sideways at her sparkling eyes and the vivid expression on her beautiful face. He was a little stunned. After five years of separation, the relationship between him and Su Lu had always been ambiguous and sickly. He carried resentment and unwillingness, while she bore restraint and guilt. To the point where he almost blurred the memory of the woman, he loved so deeply was such a vivid and beautiful Little Lu. She wasn¡¯t the Gu family¡¯s daughter-in-law or the Su family¡¯s daughter. ¡°Interested?¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s eyebrows lightly raised, his voice involuntarily softened. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 25 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Su Lu smiled and said, ¡°Young Master Jiang, you¡¯re very eloquent. What you said is indeed very interesting.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Bo Jingshen glanced at Jiang Li. ¡°Jiang Er, you are quite cunning.¡± Jiang Li chuckled. Bo Jingshen asked, ¡°Your brother didn¡¯t want to invest in this project, so you came to me with all your efforts?¡± ¡°Well, I had to make sure to direct my efforts in the right place.¡± Jiang Li teased. ¡°Brother Shen, did I direct them correctly?¡± Bo Jingshen thought of Su Lu¡¯s bright eyes. ¡°You directed them correctly.¡± Bo Jingshen sighed helplessly. ¡°I have decided to invest in this project.¡± ¡°Oh yeah! Brother Shen is awesome!¡± Jiang Li clenched his fist and made a victorious gesture. Su Lu blinked her eyes, feeling a bit confused but also vaguely understanding the situation. She just couldn¡¯t bring herself to believe the possibility. If she didn¡¯t guess wrong, the conversation between Jiang Li and Bo Jingshen just now¡­ The meaning seemed to be¡­Bo Jingshen originally had no intention of investing in this project. It was only because Jiang Li wanted to involve her and managed to persuade her. Bo Jingshen¡­ decided to invest? Even if it was just a small-scale project, investing in a project usually involved figures in the millions. It was not a small amount. Su Lu¡¯s heart started beating rapidly. Jiang Li smiled at her and said, ¡°Su Lu, we have the initial capital now. We can proceed with this project with confidence.¡± Su Lu turned her gaze and whispered to Bo Jingshen, ¡°Is it¡­ a bit too hasty?¡± Bo Jingshen lowered his gaze, meticulously detached a crab leg from a king crab the size of a washbasin, and placed it on Su Lu¡¯s plate. His actions were casual and effortless, and his voice sounded nonchalant and lazy. It seemed as if they were not discussing an investment project with figures in the millions, but a small miscellaneous shop that only required a few tens of thousands of yuan¡­ ¡°Then do it well, and don¡¯t let Jiang Er mess things up and lose all the money. He¡¯s unreliable, but you¡­¡± Bo Jingshen glanced at her and didn¡¯t continue his sentence. Su Lu blinked and urged him, ¡°Please continue.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing, forget it.¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s lips curved slightly. ¡°Ah Shen, you¡­¡± Su Lu wanted to know what he was going to say after pausing midway. In her moment of eagerness, she changed the way she addressed him. The change in address stunned her, and her voice abruptly ceased. Bo Jingshen¡¯s gaze also paused for an instant. Jiang Li, sitting across from them, thought to himself, ¡°Oh my, Ah Shen. I¡¯ve known Brother Shen for a few years, but this is the first time I¡¯ve heard someone call him Ah Shen.¡± A faint trace of helplessness flickered in Bo Jingshen¡¯s eyes as he continued the sentence he had paused earlier. ¡°Jiang Er is unreliable, but you¡­ If you were reliable, your company wouldn¡¯t have only achieved such a small accomplishment in these few years.¡± Su Lu widened her eyes. Over the past few years, she had helped the Su family cooperate with the Gu family and earned hundreds of millions! And that¡¯s called a small accomplishment? However, just as she was about to refute, she remembered the scale of Bosheng, the behind-the-scenes mastermind of the flexible screen project with boundless prospects. She also remembered the Gulfstream G650 parked on the tarmac¡­ Perhaps her small business was indeed a small one. ¡°If you¡¯re rich, go ahead and speak, but if I¡¯m poor, I¡¯ll keep my mouth shut,¡± Su Lu thought. Su Lu silently shut her mouth and lowered his head to compete with the crab leg. Bo Jingshen glanced at Jiang Li in annoyance. He made a throat-slitting gesture by lightly drawing his hand across his neck. Jiang Li instinctively shrank his neck and raised his hand to make a zipping gesture across his mouth. They decided to temporarily remain silent. It¡¯s probably better to stay quiet. Jiang Li had already opened his eyes today, and what he witnessed was enough to completely overturn his understanding of Bo Jingshen from the past five years. ¡°Let¡¯s stop here while things are going well,¡± Jiang Li thought. Su Lu was still competing with the crab leg. Five minutes passed, and she was still at odds with the crab leg. Bo Jingshen frowned as he watched. Finally, he couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. He reached out and took the crab leg. In a few moments, he tore it apart and peeled a white piece of crab leg meat from the inside before placing it on her plate. When Jiang Li saw this scene, he felt that it was familiar. However, the previous time he saw this, it was Cainan who attentively peeled the crab meat and placed it in Bo Jingshen¡¯s plate. As Bo Jingshen did not want to dirty his hands, he did not touch anything with a shell from beginning to end. He simply ignored Cainan¡¯s solicitous attitude. And now¡­ it seemed that this person didn¡¯t mind getting his hands dirty at all? Wasn¡¯t he bothered by the shells? ¡°You like seafood with this attitude?¡± Bo Jingshen said, his tone filled with disdain. However, there was no trace of disdain in his actions. In his actions, he placed a spoonful of freshly peeled crab meat onto Su Lu¡¯s plate. He seemed very impatient but secretly added two drops of ginger vinegar to the meat to ward off the cold. The meal progressed quite well, and the atmosphere was harmonious. In the latter half, Jiang Li couldn¡¯t keep his mouth shut any longer and began discussing the project with Su Lu. Su Lu also listened attentively, with the appearance of intending to do a good job on this project and not let Jiang Li lose all his money. Jiang Li thought for a moment and felt that he should return the favor, so he glanced sideways at Bo Jingshen, who was casually looking at the scenery of Hai City through the floor-to-ceiling window. Then he asked Su Lu, ¡°But Su Lu if you want to cooperate with me¡­ Will you have any difficulties? After all, you have been cooperating with the Gu family for five years.¡± As soon as he said this, the man who had been lazily looking out the floor-to-ceiling window suddenly focused his gaze. Su Lu paused for a moment and gently shook her head. Although the news of her divorce from Gu Xin had not yet been made public, she still needed to make other plans. ¡°I can¡¯t rely on the Gu family or the Su family forever,¡± Su Lu said calmly, with a light and open smile at the corners of her mouth. It was to the extent that the anger that Bo Jingshen had been feeling earlier had lost its vigor. That kind of feeling was probably called empathy. Only after experiencing a situation where nothing could be relied upon would one truly understand that nothing could be relied upon. He could only rely on himself. Even if it was just a narrow path, at least he had paved the path for himself and walked steadily. ¡°You can rely on me.¡± Bo Jingshen kept these words hidden in his heart, tightly pursing his lips, and remained silent. However, just because he could endure and restrain himself did not mean that his stupid teammates could do the same. Jiang Li sat opposite her and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay. You can rely on Brother Shen in the future. He has plenty of money!¡± F*ck you¡­ Bo Jingshen wanted to curse, but he only glanced at Su Lu. Su Lu lowered her gaze, her lips still curved in a light and calm smile. She didn¡¯t say anything. She didn¡¯t respond to Jiang Li¡¯s words. In the past, Su Lu had been too fragile and unable to withstand the pressure, causing Bo Jingshen great harm. At that time, she swore that if there was still a possibility, if she still had a chance. She would become a strong support, a presence he could rely on. And now¡­ she didn¡¯t seem to have become that strong support yet. Just then, a slightly surprised voice came from beside them, ¡°Bo Jingshen? Is that you?¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 26 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio A sudden female voice broke their atmosphere. The voice carried surprise and joy. ¡°Bo Jingshen, is it you?¡± The woman¡¯s expression was a mix of astonishment and delight. Jiang Li raised an eyebrow and glanced at Bo Jingshen. ¡°You¡¯ve been abroad for a few years, and yet someone still recognizes you upon your return?¡± Bo Jingshen remained silent, taking a sip of his clear liquor. Su Lu held a spoon in her mouth, delicately eating the snow-white crab meat. She looked up at the source of the voice. It was a young, beautiful woman, well-preserved and exquisitely dressed. She appeared to be in her early twenties, her eyes adorned with meticulously applied makeup, shimmering with excitement. Clicking her high heels, she quickly approached their table. ¡°I¡¯m not mistaken, am I? It¡¯s really you?¡± She sat down at their table without any hesitation. Su Lu was stunned for a moment and licked the sauce at the corner of her mouth. Jiang Li also raised his eyebrows. Clearly, this uninvited guest who had taken a seat without the owner¡¯s permission was completely contrary to the etiquette education they had received. However, the two of them did not say anything. To be precise, this uninvited guest practically sat beside Bo Jingshen. If it weren¡¯t for the spacious sofa in the restaurant, she would have sat on Bo Jingshen¡¯s lap. She amiably said, ¡°Do you remember me? I¡¯m Jiang Minhui. Are you here to attend the class reunion as well? It¡¯s been five years since you last attended a class reunion. If everyone knew you were here, they would certainly be thrilled.¡± Jiang Li observed this scene with interest, quietly lighting a metaphorical candle for Miss Jiang. After all, they had the same surname. Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t say a word from the beginning to the end, allowing Jiang Minhui to talk excitedly. Jiang Minhui eventually realized Bo Jingshen¡¯s indifferent attitude. It was still a little awkward that she didn¡¯t get any response. Jiang Minhui hesitated slightly and whispered, ¡°Um¡­ Do you perhaps not remember me? We were in the same major and class. I didn¡¯t expect to see you here. I don¡¯t know what you¡¯ve been developing recently. I heard that you¡¯ve been developing very well, right?¡± At this point, even Su Lu couldn¡¯t help feeling embarrassed for her, let alone Jiang Li. That was because¡­ it was too fake. Jiang Li had a young master¡¯s temper and was naturally carefree. He did not need to accommodate anyone or look at anyone¡¯s expression. If he did not like it, he would just say it directly. ¡°Young lady, what you said is insincere. Bo Jingshen¡¯s accomplishments in his career are remarkable enough to be featured on your school¡¯s ¡®Top Ten Outstanding Students¡¯ bulletin board.¡± Jiang Li directly pointed it out. Jiang Minhui¡¯s face alternated between red and pale. She was a little stuttered as she said, ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ve only heard about it and don¡¯t know much.¡± ¡°Alright, even if you don¡¯t know much.¡± Jiang Li glanced at her and noticed Bo Jingshen signaling the waiter. Jiang Li pursed his lips and continued, ¡°I don¡¯t know how you found out that President Bo is dining here, but this restaurant operates on a membership reservation system. Personally, I suggest you leave before things take a turn for the worse.¡± The waiter happened to approach their table. ¡°Hello, may I assist you?¡± Jiang Li let out a soft sigh in his heart. Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice was calm and indifferent. ¡°I don¡¯t know this person, yet you allowed her to enter without our permission and this seriously disrupted my meal with friends. I have doubts about the quality of your service. Please have your manager come over.¡± His speech was neither fast nor slow, and his cold tone conveyed a businesslike demeanor. The waiter¡¯s facial expression immediately changed, and he quickly apologized. ¡°I apologize, Sir. It was our oversight.¡± The waiter promptly pressed the button on his walkie-talkie and whispered a few words. After a while, two security guards wearing hotel uniforms walked over. The manager also hurriedly arrived. ¡°Miss, our restaurant operates on a membership reservation system. Your presence without a reservation has significantly impacted our customers¡¯ dining experience. Kindly accompany us to identify the waiter who allowed you in without a reservation.¡± Jiang Minhui¡¯s face turned pale all of a sudden. She quickly stood up, feeling somewhat unsteady. Naturally, she didn¡¯t have a reservation or a member. Jiang Minhui couldn¡¯t afford a restaurant of this level. However, her best friend worked here as a supervisor, and they studied different majors together at the same university. Therefore, the supervisor recognized Bo Jingshen and quickly informed her friend. Jiang Minhui happened to be shopping nearby and hurriedly rushed over. How could she not have heard of Bo Jingshen¡¯s reputation? The recent technology exhibition in the High-tech Zone had practically promoted Bo Jingshen¡¯s upcoming speech as a highlight. Moreover, there was also news that Bosheng was going back to China to develop in their industry. If she could establish a connection with him, perhaps she could get a job. However, Jiang Minhui hadn¡¯t anticipated that this former school hunk, who was still an ice-cold figure, would be so unapproachable. It was like dealing with an immovable iron plate that repelled all attempts at breaking through! From beginning to end, Bo Jingshen hadn¡¯t uttered a single word to her. Only then did the manager quickly and respectfully address Bo Jingshen, ¡°Sir, after we conduct an investigation, we will take appropriate action against the staff member responsible. Today¡¯s meal is on the house, and I hope you won¡¯t be upset.¡± Jiang Minhui, with a pale face, prepared to leave with the waiter. Just before leaving, she whispered as if trying to make amends, ¡°Bo Jingshen, you haven¡¯t attended any class reunion in the past five years. Old Zou has been concerned about you, and his health hasn¡¯t been great in the past two years.¡± After uttering these words, Jiang Minhui followed the waiter outside. A woman wearing a head waitress uniform stood anxiously and nervously at the entrance, clearly the person who had let her in without permission. Bo Jingshen remained unaffected, sitting there without even a glance. However, Su Lu knew that Bo Jingshen probably hadn¡¯t absorbed a single syllable of Jiang Minhui¡¯s previous ramblings. But he surely heard the last sentence. Because Su Lu observed the man¡¯s hand resting on the table, his slender fingers tightening ever so slightly. Old Zou was Bo Jingshen¡¯s university mentor, someone who had provided him with guidance and direction. Five years ago, the young man wasn¡¯t as mature and handsome as he was now. Back then, his handsomeness still carried a hint of youthful naivety. The background was not the high-class hotel where they were eating four-figure dishes, but the food stall where they were eating greasy skewers. However, his eyes were filled with hope and confidence for the future. ¡°Su Little Lu, today Old Zou praised my ideas. He said I¡¯m destined for success! Believe in me.¡± Back then, Su Lu had unwaveringly believed in him, this exceptional young man who was bound for success. ¡°Of course, I believe in you.¡± ¡°Baby, give me ten years! No, five years! Give me five years, and I¡¯ll ensure you have the best life, becoming the happiest woman in the world.¡± ¡°Okay, I promise you. It¡¯s a deal.¡± Su Lu had made a very heavy promise. She still remembered how his eyes sparkled at that time. Then, she broke her promise and witnessed the fading of the stars in her gaze. Since then, darkness was all that remained. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 27 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Li asked, ¡°You don¡¯t recognize her?¡± Bo Jingshen replied in a low voice, ¡°I don¡¯t have much of an impression. Maybe she was a former classmate.¡± Jiang Li said, ¡°Well, my luck is really poor to encounter someone like you who lacks camaraderie. I¡¯ve never heard you talk about anything from your university days. Why don¡¯t you share some impressions from your time in college?¡± When Bo Jingshen heard this, he didn¡¯t say anything. His gaze was like a feather as he glanced at Su Lu. It was light, but it seemed to have scratched his heart. Su Lu pressed her lips together, and her fingers tightened slightly. Fortunately, Jiang Li didn¡¯t notice these details. The brief interlude involving Jiang Minhui quickly settled down. Bo Jingshen lowered his eyes and fiddled with his phone. He didn¡¯t have any intention of blocking Su Lu¡¯s view, so Su Lu sat beside him. Even if it was just a casual glance, she could see the content on the screen very clearly. It was unclear how long it had been since he last opened the app or the QQ group chat. The class reunion details were displayed there. Su Lu couldn¡¯t help but glance at his expressionless and handsome side profile. No matter how cold this man¡¯s expression was, some corners of his heart were still burning. When they left the restaurant, Jiang Li had no intention of going with them. Second Young Master Jiang wasn¡¯t keen on being a third wheel either. He chuckled and said, ¡°I¡¯ll be on my way then. I¡¯ve ordered a yacht, and it¡¯s almost time for delivery. Since I¡¯m in Hai City, I might as well take a look.¡± ¡°Get lost,¡± Bo Jingshen waved his hand. Jiang Li, with a cheerful expression, wasn¡¯t offended. He said, ¡°You agreed to the investment, don¡¯t go back on your word.¡± ¡°I, Bo Jingshen, will never go back my words.¡± After hearing his words, Jiang Li felt relieved and didn¡¯t bother with him any longer. He turned to Su Lu and said, ¡°Hey, Su Lu, let¡¯s discuss the project details when we return to Feng City.¡± ¡°Alright,¡± Su Lu replied. Jiang Li pondered for a moment and added, ¡°This is a personal collaboration between you and me. Don¡¯t involve anything else.¡± Su Lu understood that Jiang Li didn¡¯t want any traces of the Su family or Gu family to be mixed in. She smiled and nodded, ¡°Of course, I wouldn¡¯t want that either.¡± Only then did Jiang Li leave happily. As soon as he left, Su Lu felt a strong presence by her side. When she turned her gaze, she found Bo Jingshen at a close distance. ¡°Shall we¡­ go back to the hotel?¡± Su Lu glanced at the time. It was still early, and the rain had stopped. The ground was merely wet, and the wind had subsided. The air had become fresher after the previous heavy winds and rainstorms. Su Lu recalled the address of his class reunion that she had glimpsed earlier, so when she saw Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t answer, she added, ¡°Or do you have somewhere else to go?¡± ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m going to Ocean University of Science and Technology.¡± Bo Jingshen looked at her intently. ¡°Then I¡­¡± The words ¡°go back to the hotel¡± were on the tip of her tongue, but before she could say them, he interrupted her. ¡°Come with me.¡± He looked down at her with a hint of a smile in his eyes. ¡°After all, I invested in a project. President Su, you have to give me that much face.¡± His slightly playful attitude relaxed Su Lu, and she smiled, pursing her lips. ¡°Yes, I have to give you a face.¡± Ocean University of Science and Technology was Bo Jingshen¡¯s alma mater, a prestigious institution located in a coastal city. The campus scenery was among the top three in the country. He had spent his four years of college here, pouring his youth into this place. Among the three to five colleges in the university town, the Ocean University of Science and Technology was the largest, the most beautiful, and also the most famous. As they entered the university town, the surroundings felt both unfamiliar and familiar. Su Lu suddenly realized that this was not only the place where Bo Jingshen had spent his youth, but also where she had once experienced her youthful days. Su Lu looked at the shops that she had visited in the past, which were still in operation. Even though it had only been five years, it felt like ages apart. The car stopped in front of the grand entrance of Ocean University of Science and Technology, and Su Lu followed Bo Jingshen inside. At the entrance, the security guard stopped them because they didn¡¯t have a student ID. However, the security guard quickly recognized Bo Jingshen¡¯s face. ¡°Oh! You¡¯re the person from the publicity board!¡± the security guard exclaimed. ¡°Your photo is on the Top Ten Outstanding Students¡¯ board! I recognize you.¡± Once the security guard learned that Bo Jingshen was here to visit a former teacher, the security guard didn¡¯t impede them any further. They only had to register their entry and exit before being allowed through. But when he saw Su Lu, who also didn¡¯t have a student ID¡­ The security guard had initially intended for Su Lu to register, but after a moment¡¯s thought, he said, ¡°Is she your wife? If she is, then there¡¯s no need to register. You can enter together.¡± Su Lu was taken aback. She didn¡¯t even have the time to admit, refute, or respond. A low and affirmative voice came from the man beside her. ¡°Yes.¡± Just a faint ¡°yes.¡± As Su Lu walked into the campus, her feet felt a bit unsteady. She was not unfamiliar with the scenery around her. She had visited Ocean University of Science and Technology many times before with Bo Jingshen. She studied at Haiyi University next door. There were various ways to enter Ocean University of Science and Technology, and being an engineering school, it had more male students than female ones. On the other hand, Haiyi University was mostly composed of female students, and it seemed like even the security guards turned a blind eye to the girls from the neighboring art university who came to visit, perhaps out of consideration for the lonely boys from their university. At this moment, the surrounding scenery did not change. There were still young boys pushing bicycles on the roads along the tree-lined roads, exuding a carefree youthfulness. It felt as if nothing had changed, except that she had grown older. Some people recognized Bo Jingshen from a distance and started discussing him, but none of them dared to approach him. ¡°D*mn! Did I see it right? Is that Bo Jingshen?¡± ¡°Bo Jingshen? Which Bo Jingshen?¡± ¡°Come on, how many Bo Jingshen do you think there are?! The one from the publicity board! Top Ten Outstanding Students! And he¡¯s the best-looking one among the top ten.¡± ¡°Oh d*mn, I remember now! It really is him! And he¡¯s the richest too! Ah, I want to ask, senior, can I come and work for you? I may be weak, pitiful, and helpless, but I can eat a lot. Do you need more workers¡­ Oh wait, should I say, ¡®rice buckets¡¯ instead?¡± However, due to Bo Jingshen¡¯s cold and unexpressive demeanor, no one dared to approach him. The teacher¡¯s housing area was located in the northeast corner of the campus. It was filled with small five-story public houses. They were specially allocated to the teachers of the university in the past, but now they appeared somewhat outdated. The teachers were generally well-treated, and there were many residential buildings near the university town, so many teachers no longer lived there. Bo Jingshen walked into a unit with familiarity, climbed two flights of stairs, and knocked on the door on the left. His familiar gesture made it seem as if he had never left, as if he had never been an influential business magnate abroad, but just a proud and successful student visiting his mentor¡¯s home. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 28 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio ¡°Coming.¡± A response came from inside the house. The person who opened the door was a middle-aged man with graying sideburns. He wore a pair of gold-rimmed reading glasses. He appeared to be around sixty years old. A smile always lingered on his face, but when he saw the tall man standing outside, his eyes suddenly froze for a moment. ¡°You¡­ You¡­¡± Old Zou¡¯s lips trembled. Bo Jingshen smiled, and his cold and stern aura instantly dissipated with that smile. ¡°Old Zou, I¡¯ve come to freeload.¡± Bo Jingshen chuckled. Old Zou¡¯s eyes behind his glasses turned slightly red. He raised his hand to take off his glasses, wiping his eyes with the back of his hand, and muttered softly, ¡°You brat, if you were coming, why didn¡¯t you say so earlier¡­¡± ¡°How early should I tell you? Old Zou, I told you five years ago that one day, when I achieve success, I will come here to freeload.¡± ¡°Alright, alright, come on in.¡± Old Zou became a little chatty as he got older. While inviting them inside and asking them to sit, he continued muttering, ¡°You said you were waiting for good weather to come to freeload, but is this considered good weather?¡± ¡°The typhoon has just passed, the weather is quite pleasant now.¡± Bo Jingshen took a seat on the sofa. Old Zou brought two glasses of water, handing one to Bo Jingshen and the other to Su Lu. Su Lu received it gratefully and said, ¡°Thank you, Teacher Zou.¡± Old Zou stared at Su Lu for a moment. Thinking that Old Zou didn¡¯t recognize her, Su Lu quickly introduced herself, ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Su Lu.¡± Old Zou chuckled, ¡°I know you, the talented character from the University of Arts.¡± Su Lu was taken aback and blinked, pointing at herself, ¡°Me?¡± She was just an unknown supporting character at the University of Arts. How could she unexpectedly have such a reputation? A talented character from the University of Arts? ¡°Yes, you,¡± Old Zou smiled, revealing clear wrinkles around his eyes. ¡°The reaper. The reaper who selectively harvests the best crops at our university. Such an impressive character.¡± Su Lu¡¯s face turned red in an instant. Perhaps it was because five years had passed. Perhaps it was also because Old Zou was Bo Jingshen¡¯s mentor. This situation made her feel somewhat embarrassed, like a middle school boy or girl caught in a premature relationship. ¡°Cough, cough!¡± Bo Jingshen, sitting beside them, felt a little uneasy about being exposed by his mentor. Especially considering his current ambiguous relationship with Su Lu, he clenched his fist and coughed lightly. However, Old Zou didn¡¯t seem to have such thoughts. After all, five years had passed, and his once-promising student was still the same ¡°reaper.¡± ¡°Why are you coughing? I didn¡¯t say anything wrong,¡± Old Zou waved his hand at Bo Jingshen. Continuing, he said, ¡°Our university¡¯s best crop, splendid and outstanding, with good looks, a beautiful voice, and excellent academic performance. Many girls from the University of Science and Technology, the National Normal University, and even your University of Arts had their eyes on him. One after another, one after another, but none of them succeeded. You, tell me, what kind of reaper are you? What brand?¡± Su Lu felt extremely embarrassed by his words. Her nose was sweating a little. She raised her hand and gently scratched the tip of her nose. She knew that Bo Jingshen was popular. Even when they were dating, some girls actively pursued him and confessed their feelings. It had even led to some minor arguments and bouts of jealousy between them. But Su Lu had no idea that she was being referred to as a¡­¡±reaper¡±? Wouldn¡¯t it be better if she were described as an attractive and elegant woman? Being called a reaper was not flattering. It seemed that being a teacher at an engineering university was quite straightforward. ¡°Alright, Old Zou, could you make something to eat? I feel like having steamed mussel and garlic prawns¡­¡± Bo Jingshen interrupted his mentor, speaking in a very relaxed manner. Old Zou, who always treated his students as equals, glanced at him and retorted, ¡°Did you install surveillance cameras in my kitchen? How did you know I bought mussels and prawns today? I¡¯ll get right on it.¡± Bo Jingshen smiled as if he had transformed into the carefree young man who used to freeload meals at his mentor¡¯s house five years ago, rather than the influential figure in the business world. Su Lu pondered for a moment and then stood up, saying, ¡°Let me help you.¡± Bo Jingshen raised his eyebrows and looked at her. ¡°Can you?¡± Su Lu glanced back at him and replied, ¡°Don¡¯t you know if I can?¡± After all, she had cooked for him before. Perhaps it was because of the pleasant atmosphere between Bo Jingshen and Old Zou, as well as their easygoing conversation, that Su Lu unconsciously relaxed. Even her words became casual. The words slipped out before she realized it, and she briefly froze after speaking. But Bo Jingshen merely raised an eyebrow in response, then nodded approvingly, ¡°Indeed.¡± Su Lu entered the kitchen. Bo Jingshen sat on the sofa, leaning back against the soft chair, and let out a long sigh of contentment. He listened to the faint sounds of pots and pans clanging in the kitchen and the running water as vegetables were being washed. It was as if he couldn¡¯t be more at ease. It didn¡¯t require a big house or a lot of money. In this rather fiery scene, there was his respected mentor and¡­ Su Lu. And he only needed to wait a little longer, and he would be able to eat a steaming hot meal. This made him feel very relaxed. There were a few bottles of medicine under the coffee table. Bo Jingshen took a look and took a photo with his phone. They seemed to be medicines for chronic diseases that required long-term use. It seemed that Jiang Minhui had not been lying about this matter. Old Zou¡¯s health was indeed not very good. Old Zou had spent his whole life teaching and educating people. His wife had passed away from an illness in her early years, and they didn¡¯t have any children. There was probably no one to take care of him. Bo Jingshen sent out the medicine bottle that he had photographed. ¡°Help me check what kind of treatments these are and if there are any better alternatives.¡± In the kitchen, Su Lu was washing the mussels and prawns. Old Zou smiled as he cut the vegetables. ¡°Be careful. Don¡¯t get your fingers pricked by the prawns.¡± ¡°Alright, Teacher Zou, don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°Sigh, I can tell that you know how to get things done. It¡¯s no wonder you were able to take care of that brat Jingshen so well back then.¡± ¡°Teacher Zou, don¡¯t praise me.¡± Su Lu smiled as she cut off the prawn¡¯s spear and whiskers. After removing the shrimp¡¯s thread, she swiftly opened the prawn¡¯s back. ¡°You don¡¯t know how much Bo Jingshen liked you back then. I wouldn¡¯t believe it if it were any other school couple. But I believe in Jingshen. He¡¯s too serious. He acts exactly as he speaks.¡± Su Lu¡¯s hands paused. She gently bit her lip and asked softly, ¡°What did he¡­ say?¡± Old Zou smiled. ¡°He said that if he succeeded in the future, he would come to my place to freeload and bring Su Lu along. How could he be sure that you two would still be together when the time comes? He told me then that he wasn¡¯t even sure if he would succeed, but he was sure that he had to be with you. Tell me how powerful you are, reaper.¡± Su Lu smiled. It was a little difficult for her to curl the corners of her mouth. Her vision was a little blurry. ¡°Yeah, I was really amazing.¡± She slowly let go of her thumb that had been pressing on the tip of her index finger. The wound on her fingertip that had been accidentally pierced by the shrimp spear seeped out a few strands of red, which were quickly diluted by the running water from the tap. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 29 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Old Zou was busy cooking and didn¡¯t notice. On the other hand, Su Lu carried the dishes out. Bo Jingshen, who had been sitting on the sofa and looking at his phone, quickly noticed. ¡°What happened to your hand?¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s sharp gaze landed on her finger. Only then did Old Zou react. ¡°What happened to Little Su¡¯s hand? Did you injure yourself just now?¡± Su Lu couldn¡¯t hide it either. ¡°I pricked myself just now, but it¡¯s not serious.¡± ¡°Ah, being pricked by seafood like this should be taken seriously. It¡¯s easy to get an infection,¡± Old Zou said. Bo Jingshen got up from the sofa. ¡°Old Zou, do you have a first-aid kit?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, it¡¯s under the TV cabinet. Go get it yourself and help her with the wound. I¡¯ll bring the dishes out.¡± Bo Jingshen quickly found a small plastic first-aid kit under the TV cabinet. It contained all the necessary items, including disinfectants and bandaging materials. ¡°I¡¯ll do it myself. Go and help Teacher Zou with the dishes.¡± Su Lu reached out to take the first-aid kit, but Bo Jingshen held her finger firmly. It wasn¡¯t a strong grip, but it made it difficult for her to break free. She was pulled towards him. Bo Jingshen furrowed his brows slightly. ¡°Sit down.¡± Su Lu hesitated for a moment. As a former renowned reaper, she had to give some face to this tempting grass. So, she obediently sat down. She let the man furrow his brows and gaze at the wound on her fingertip. It wasn¡¯t a serious injury, but his serious expression made Su Lu feel a pang of warmth in her heart. She coughed lightly. ¡°President Bo, if you don¡¯t hurry, it will heal by itself.¡± Bo Jingshen glanced at her and quickly disinfected and bandaged her finger. Old Zou brought the dishes out. ¡°Is it all wrapped up? Come and have a meal.¡± The old man was quite happy. He preferred having his outstanding disciple come over to enjoy the meal with him, rather than cooking and eating alone. ¡°Old Zou, your skills haven¡¯t changed a bit,¡± Bo Jingshen smiled and spoke. Old Zou was very pleased and asked eagerly, ¡°Right? I may be old, but my cooking skills are still intact, aren¡¯t they?¡± Then, he made a toasting gesture. ¡°Would you like some? We haven¡¯t had a good drink together in a long time, have we?¡± It was more than just a long time since they had a good drink together. They had never really had one before. Previously, it wasn¡¯t that Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t want to drink, but Old Zou didn¡¯t agree. He was always worried that alcohol would impair the mind of his outstanding disciple. ¡°I can drink, but you can¡¯t,¡± Bo Jingshen said. ¡°Hey, what¡¯s the matter? Are you looking down on me?¡± Bo Jingshen gestured towards the coffee table with his chin. ¡°I noticed the medicine bottle under your coffee table. When you¡¯re not in good health, why drink? Just watch me drink and satisfy the craving.¡± Su Lu wasn¡¯t surprised that Bo Jingshen noticed. He was always attentive. Moreover, he came to visit Old Zou on the same day after learning from their old classmate that Old Zou had been in poor health recently. Old Zou felt a little embarrassed. ¡°Hey, I just¡­ I¡¯m getting old and have some geriatric diseases.¡± Bo Jingshen said, ¡°You and Su Little Lu can have some juice.¡± So, it turned into Su Lu and Old Zou drinking juice, while Bo Jingshen held a bottle of wine and drank by himself, enjoying himself. He didn¡¯t usually indulge in drinking like this. Even at social events, there were rare occasions where President Bo would consume more than a few sips. Usually, someone else would take care of it, and touch his lips casually. But now, he was drinking in a relaxed manner. It wasn¡¯t even good wine, just some local rice wine that Old Zou had somehow obtained. It had a rich flavor and went down smoothly. He slowly sipped one glass after another while chatting with Old Zou. They talked about everything, from their entrepreneurial experiences abroad to their current plans of returning to China for further development. Su Lu listened quietly, trying hard to piece together these fragments to form an image of the five years she had missed with him. Old Zou gave him some advice. ¡°I know you don¡¯t like attending class reunions and such, but there are still a few talented individuals among your classmates. After all, I was the one who guided all of you. If you were still developing abroad, it would be understandable, but now that you¡¯ve returned to the country, there are many places where you can use these talents.¡± Of course, Bo Jingshen wouldn¡¯t reject his mentor¡¯s suggestion. Although he wasn¡¯t particularly interested in class reunions, he agreed to Old Zou¡¯s request and decided to attend the reunion the next day. When they were about to leave, Old Zou wanted to give them some things to take away, but Bo Jingshen politely declined. ¡°You can keep them for yourself. After all, I¡¯m your proud disciple. Do you think I could lack these things?¡± Old Zou laughed at his words and nodded toward Su Lu. ¡°Reaper, thank you for your hard work. I think he¡¯s had a bit too much to drink.¡± ¡°Nonsense,¡± Bo Jingshen scoffed, pursing his lips. ¡°I drank foreign liquor with those foreigners, whiskey, vodka, tequila, you name it. Did I drink too much? That¡¯s nonexistent.¡± Old Zou sighed, ¡°Then you don¡¯t know the power of Chinese homemade rice wine. Alright, Little Su, you two should hurry back.¡± Su Lu had initially thought that Bo Jingshen would be fine. After all, during their time at Yunding, they had both downed three shots of whiskey simultaneously. She had ended up vomiting and feeling like death, but he had acted as if nothing had happened. He had even come to the restroom to block her and pressed her into the cubicle to do something to her. He wouldn¡¯t get drunk from such a small amount of wine. However, it was clear that Su Lu had underestimated the lingering effects of Chinese homemade rice wine. After getting into the car, Bo Jingshen sat in the front passenger seat and rolled down the window to let in some fresh air. As she drove away from the University of Science and Technology, before they could even leave the university town, Bo Jingshen had already turned into a limp fish hanging on the car window. Su Lu found it amusing to watch. ¡°Bo Jingshen, did you drink too much?¡± Su Lu asked as she stopped at a red light. She saw the man in the passenger seat suddenly sit up straight, but he moved so quickly that he accidentally bumped his head on the window frame. However, he seemed unaware of it. After straightening himself, his speech was clear, unnaturally so, almost as if he were deliberately enunciating. ¡°Drive your car, I¡¯m fine,¡± Bo Jingshen said. Su Lu looked at his slightly dazed eyes, lacking the usual depth and sharpness, instead appearing somewhat innocent and harmless. She felt a mix of amusement and concern. Perhaps he had been like this for the past five years. In places where she could not see, in business, in social gatherings, even if he drank too much, he had to pretend to be sober. ¡°Alright, do you need to vomit?¡± Su Lu¡¯s voice softened. Bo Jingshen honestly shook his head. ¡°Not really.¡± After answering, he paused for a few seconds, belatedly realizing that something was wrong. He furrowed his brow and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t drink too much. Why would I vomit? Just drive.¡± Su Lu murmured an acknowledgment. After leaving the university town, instead of heading towards the hotel, she made a mid-route turn towards the coastal road. Bo Jingshen remained completely oblivious to the incorrect route. Within a matter of minutes, his body, which had managed to sit up straight, once again turned into a limp fish hanging on the car window, swaying in the sea breeze¡­ If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 30 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Previously, the wind and rain had been heavy, but the air felt as if it had been washed clean. Now that the wind and rain had subsided, the coastal road was filled with couples strolling along. This road had always been among the top 10 romantic spots in Hai City due to its beautiful scenery. Driving along this road, they would reach the Sunset Viewing Platform. It was a cape with a lighthouse at a slightly higher altitude, and it was very suitable for watching the sunrise. She had come here many times with Bo Jingshen in the past, riding the shared electric bike and enjoying the sea breeze on summer nights¡­ For some reason, Su Lu suddenly had the urge to come here. She drove, with Bo Jingshen sitting in the car like a limp fish, hanging by the window. Even though there was no sunrise to watch at the moment, she still felt a sudden desire. She wasn¡¯t driving fast, and on the road, they passed by many couples who noticed the ¡°limp fish¡± hanging on her car window and burst into laughter. Surprisingly, there were quite a few people at the Sunset Viewing Platform. Su Lu parked the car in the parking lot by the beach. Then, she reached out and gently poked Bo Jingshen who looked like a limp fish hanging on the car window. ¡°Bo Jingshen, are you alright?¡± The man didn¡¯t respond. Just as Su Lu started to worry if he was too intoxicated to lose consciousness. He suddenly jolted, straightened his body, and accidentally bumped his head against the car window frame. Su Lu frowned when she heard the sound. ¡°Your head¡­ It might swell up and cause a lot of pain tomorrow.¡± ¡°You¡¯re being too sensitive.¡± Bo Jingshen replied, still deliberately enunciating his words clearly. However, it seemed that he hadn¡¯t realized where they were at the moment. He couldn¡¯t recognize the surrounding scenery and didn¡¯t pay attention to their current location. He simply turned his head, furrowed his brows, and stared intently at Su Lu. His beautiful eyes, lacking their usual sharpness and coldness, now had a hint of red, making him look innocent and harmless. After staring at Su Lu for a moment, he reached out and lightly caressed her face with his fingertips. Then, he began to take off his coat. ¡°You¡¯re dressed too lightly. Are you cold? The wind is so strong.¡± With the car window open, the cool sea breeze blew inside. She wasn¡¯t really cold. But¡­ when Bo Jingshen covered her with his coat, which was scented with a mix of alcohol and the chilly fragrance of cedar, it still warmed her to the point of shivering. Su Lu nestled in his coat, gently sniffed, and blinked at him. ¡°I¡¯m not cold anymore. You should get some rest. I¡¯ll be fine. I¡¯ll go down later to buy drinks and fried squid for you.¡± There were fishermen nearby doing business, pushing small carts and selling cold drinks and fried squid stored in foam boxes. Su Lu could tell that Bo Jingshen was already drunk. His actions were probably subconscious¡­ So, she suggested that he took a nap. Bo Jingshen was stunned for a moment before he nodded. His slender eyes became drowsier as his eyelids slowly closed. His thin lips were pursed as he muttered softly, ¡°You should eat less fried squid, just satisfy your cravings a bit. If you eat too much, you¡¯ll have a stomachache.¡± ¡°Yes, I know,¡± Su Lu responded softly. She turned her head to look at his sleeping face for a while before quietly getting out of the car. From the trunk, she found an unopened blanket and spread it out to cover him. She rolled up the car window, leaving only a small gap for ventilation, and then closed the car door. She made her way towards the stall selling fried squid and drinks. She loved eating this dish. Every time she ate it, she would end up with a stomachache, but she couldn¡¯t resist it. The perfectly fried squid sizzled on the iron plate, sprinkled with cumin powder, chili flakes, and spring onions, exuding an especially enticing fragrance. Paired with an ice-cold beverage or a bowl of chilled sweet corn soup, it was simply amazing. It had been five years, but she still remembered the taste. Originally, she had only planned to have a taste and leave. However, after not having it for a long time, she couldn¡¯t resist the temptation. She ended up eating several skewers of fried squid, downed half a bottle of chilled drink, and even bought a bowl of chilled sweet corn soup to enjoy on her way back to the car. After finishing the sweet corn soup, she opened the car door and sat in the driver¡¯s seat. She had intended to pass the time by playing a game on her phone when she suddenly heard a low murmur from beside her, ¡°I already told you to eat less. If you eat too much, you¡¯ll get a stomachache¡­¡± Su Lu¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and she pursed her lips. She turned to look at Bo Jingshen, only to find his eyes still closed. So she tried to fool the drunkard. ¡°I only tasted a little.¡± Bo Jingshen said, ¡°The smell of fried squid is almost seeping into your body.¡± ¡°Well, the drunkard was quite logical,¡± Su Lu thought. Su Lu blinked. Since she could not fool the drunkard, she could only coax him. She reached out and patted him gently. ¡°I¡¯m not eating anymore. You should sleep for a while more.¡± Caught off guard, her hand was grabbed. Su Lu was stunned, looking at him. The man, half-reclining on the passenger seat, turned his body to face her, his eyes slowly opening. His eyes still carried a reddish tinge from the alcohol, and his gaze lacked the usual sharpness, yet it wasn¡¯t as innocent as before. For a moment, it was difficult to discern whether he was still intoxicated or already sober. ¡°Bo Jingshen¡­¡± Su Lu called him softly. ¡°Yes.¡± The man responded softly, his eyes slightly red, staring at her without blinking. For a moment, his gaze seemed very gentle. ¡°You¡¯re awake?¡± Su Lu asked. ¡°No,¡± Bo Jingshen replied. ¡°Then you¡­¡± Before she could finish, Bo Jingshen interrupted her. ¡°Su Lu.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Su Lu asked. ¡°What was our relationship now?¡± Su Lu pursed her lips. She couldn¡¯t answer. She wanted to know what their relationship was now more than he did. However, because of the debt they owed each other in the past, Su Lu felt that it was not up to her to decide. Moreover, she didn¡¯t even know if he was talking in his sleep or if he was sober. ¡°I don¡¯t know. What do you think?¡± Su Lu asked. Bo Jingshen said, ¡°I think¡­ I want to maintain this kind of relationship with you.¡± ¡°Such a relationship?¡± Su Lu¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She couldn¡¯t describe the feeling. It wasn¡¯t very painful, but it felt like something was missing. ¡°With our current relationship.¡± The man¡¯s eyes were still slightly red, and he was still focused when he looked at her. His coat, which smelled of alcohol and the cold fragrance of cedar, still warmly enveloped her. However, Su Lu felt a chill for no reason. Their current relationship¡­ What kind of relationship was it? Su Lu thought for a moment. He had a girlfriend. And he felt that she had a husband. But they had slept together¡­ No matter how Su Lu thought about it, there seemed to be only one definition for this relationship. Her heart hurt a little. ¡°You mean¡­a bed partner?¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s gaze paused for a moment, but he didn¡¯t answer immediately. It was unclear whether it was due to silence or the dullness caused by drunkenness. After a few seconds of silence, he nodded. ¡°You can understand it that way.¡± He couldn¡¯t help but hold Su Lu¡¯s hand so tightly that it hurt. Su Lu saw the faint smile at the corner of his mouth, but for some reason, this smile didn¡¯t seem to hold much genuine meaning. Bo Jingshen said softly, ¡°Su Little Lu, I will treat you very well.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 31 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Su Lu didn¡¯t know what she was thinking. Perhaps it was because his slightly red eyes were too harmless, and his harmless gaze was too gentle. She nodded. ¡°Okay.¡± Bo Jingshen continued to look at her with a deep gaze. He didn¡¯t know whether he was satisfied or dissatisfied with her obedient nod. Bo Jingshen had no intention of leaving immediately. It was as if he knew what Su Lu was thinking, so he quietly waited for dawn with her. However, Su Lu ultimately did not see the sunrise. The weather was bad, and the clouds were thick, obscuring the view. She felt somewhat disappointed. Perhaps she didn¡¯t have the fate to see the sunrise. She had come here many times with Bo Jingshen in the past, but she had never seen a sunrise. This made Su Lu somewhat obsessed with watching the sunrise at the Lover¡¯s Corner Sunset Viewing Platform. ¡°Come again next time. When the weather is good. Let¡¯s go back to rest first. You haven¡¯t slept all night,¡± Bo Jingshen comforted in a low voice and sent a text message to the driver. Not long after, the driver arrived and drove them back to the hotel. Upon returning to the hotel, Su Lu went to the room and took a bath. Cheng Youran called. She had been busy every day, but she managed to find some time to chat before her ward round. Su Lu was initially silent, but after giving it some thought, she felt the need to confide in someone. Youran was undoubtedly the most suitable person. She was gentle, rational, calm, and restrained. However, Cheng Youran, who was usually so rational, calm, and restrained, couldn¡¯t maintain her composure after hearing Su Lu¡¯s words. Her voice became almost a few degrees louder. Just by listening to it, one could feel that her blood pressure seemed to have risen quite a bit. ¡°What did you say?!¡± Cheng Youran exclaimed, her voice filled with agitation. ¡°You said you agreed to his request?!¡± ¡°Yes, I agreed,¡± Su Lu replied. ¡°You¡­ What the hell¡­¡± Cheng Youran cursed, her anger exploding. ¡°Are you out of your mind?¡± ¡°Oh well.¡± After some contemplation during the journey, Su Lu had calmed down considerably and could even smile and joke. ¡°Life rarely offers a chance for me to be mad.¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Cheng Youran snapped. Su Lu kept quiet in embarrassment. She pursed her lips and said in a softer voice. ¡°Youran, please don¡¯t be angry.¡± Cheng Youran took a deep breath, frustratedly saying, ¡°Su Lu, you¡¯re twenty-seven! Not seventeen! Not even twenty-two!¡± ¡°I know,¡± Su Lu replied softly. ¡°Then why are you humiliating yourself like this? You don¡¯t have time to recover if you keep hurting yourself. You¡¯re not young anymore.¡± ¡°I know,¡± Su Lu repeated those two words. Cheng Youran fell silent, remaining quiet for a long time. She knew Su Lu was never a foolish person. On the contrary, she could see many things. To some extent, she was even more rational and calm than Cheng Youran. She seemed to be able to calm down in any situation. But she saw everything clearly and yet walked into it without hesitation. There must be a reason¡­ A reason that compelled her to do so. Cheng Youran didn¡¯t need to think twice. She knew Su Lu was doing this for Bo Jingshen. Cheng Youran sighed. ¡°You¡¯re really¡­ If one day you end up tormenting yourself to death¡­¡± Su Lu smiled. There was no hint of fear in her voice, only a faint smile as she replied, ¡°If that day comes, would you help me collect my corpse.¡± After ending the call with Cheng Youran, Su Lu rose from the bathtub, draped a bathrobe over herself, and stepped out. And then she was startled. ¡°How did you¡­¡± Su Lu looked at the man sitting on the sofa in the suite. Bo Jingshen raised his chin at the service staff. ¡°Put the luggage in the cloakroom.¡± ¡°Alright,¡± the waiter replied respectfully. Only then did Su Lu notice that the waiter had also entered, carrying a suitcase and placing it properly in the cloakroom. Bo Jingshen took out a few bills from his wallet and handed them over as a tip. ¡°Thank you. Close the door.¡± The door closed with a click. Su Lu struggled to react. ¡°You¡­ the room¡­¡± ¡°I canceled it,¡± Bo Jingshen said. His deep eyes had already regained clarity, and there was no longer the drunkenness from before. ¡°If I remember correctly, you agreed to maintain a relationship with me?¡± Su Lu pursed her lips tightly and looked at the man¡¯s wicked smile. ¡°In that case, why did I still book an extra room?¡± Su Lu was powerless to refute. She stood in place for a moment and gradually accepted this fact. After all, she had spoken so fearlessly and recklessly on the phone with Youran earlier. She couldn¡¯t slap herself in the face so quickly. Su Lu blinked and came back to her senses. She asked softly, ¡°Would you like to take a shower?¡± Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow. Su Lu¡¯s heart skipped a beat when she saw his raised eyebrows. She realized that she had made a mistake! No, that¡¯s not what she meant at all. She genuinely thought that after his heavy drinking last night and the restless night spent by the seaside, even though he hadn¡¯t vomited, he must have been uncomfortable. She thought he needed to take a shower to wash away the scent of alcohol and the sea breeze. But her words seemed too easily misconstrued as a hint. To be honest, she did not mean that. ¡°Sure, wait for me,¡± Bo Jingshen said, a faint arc forming at the corner of his mouth. After getting a change of clothes from the cloakroom, he went into the bathroom. There was still some steam in the bathroom, and the steam was wrapped in the same fragrance as Su Lu¡¯s body. Although he had already sobered up, he felt somewhat intoxicated again. Initially, Su Lu felt a bit awkward due to the misunderstanding just now. She wanted to wait until he came out of the shower and explain herself. However, after a sleepless night, she was too exhausted and couldn¡¯t possibly wait for Bo Jingshen to finish showering. She snuggled into the soft sheets, sinking her face into the plush pillow, and drifted off into a deep sleep. Bo Jingshen was wearing a dark blue bathrobe. When he came out of the bathroom with a towel of the same color, he saw a woman sleeping soundly on the white bed. Half of her face was buried in the pillow, and her long hair was spread out on the pillow, but it did not look messy. Instead, it exuded a sense of softness. Her petite body sank into the big bed. Coupled with her small face that was sleeping soundly, she looked as comfortable as she was sleeping on clouds. Bo Jingshen stopped drying his hair. His eyes darkened, but there was no desire. There seemed to be a subtle tenderness concealed within his gaze, so deeply hidden that it was barely perceptible. Even though she was no longer the young woman in her early twenties from five years ago, at this moment, it seemed as if time hadn¡¯t passed for her. It was as if at a glance, she still resembled the young woman who used to sleep soundly beside him like a child. Suddenly, the sound of a vibrating phone broke the silence. Buzz¡­ Buzz¡­ Buzz¡­ But it wasn¡¯t his phone that was vibrating. Bo Jingshen glanced at her phone, which was lighting up with an incoming call on the table by the window. Then, he looked back at the woman on the bed, who seemed to have been disturbed and was no longer sleeping peacefully. Without much thought, Bo Jingshen quickly walked over, picked up the phone, and swiped to answer¡­ Huh? Why did he answer? A woman¡¯s voice came from the other end of the phone, ¡°President Su, President Su, help!¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 32 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Xu Ning¡¯s voice was low, sounding miserable. It was probably because of this miserable state that she didn¡¯t even wait for Su Lu to make a sound. She went on, ¡°President Su, I really couldn¡¯t keep it a secret anymore. Mr. Su came to me every day, asking about your whereabouts in Hai City. I lied about your whereabouts several times. Today, he came over and exploded in anger. He was pointing his finger at my face, threatening to fire me if I deceived him again!¡± Although she said that, because Su Lu took good care of her subordinates, Xu Ning¡¯s voice lacked any sense of fear. After a moment¡¯s pause, she added, ¡°Although I don¡¯t know why he could fire me¡­ He¡¯s not the one who pays my salary, but¡­ but¡­ he comes over every day and speaks rudely, it¡¯s distressing for me. President Su, please help me!¡± Xu Ning didn¡¯t wait for Su Lu¡¯s response and glanced at the phone screen where the call was already connected. Uncertainly, she called out, ¡°President Su?¡± Then, she heard a deep male voice saying, ¡°She¡¯s resting and hasn¡¯t woken up yet.¡± The other end of the phone suddenly fell silent. After a moment of silence, Xu Ning whispered, ¡°President Gu? Are you with President Su?¡± It was not that she recognized Gu Xin¡¯s voice. In fact, Xu Ning didn¡¯t even know what Gu Xin¡¯s voice sounded like. However, there was no other man besides President Su. When she heard this male voice, she tacitly agreed that it was Gu Xin. When Bo Jingshen heard the name ¡®President Gu¡¯, his brows furrowed into a knot. Xu Ning murmured, ¡°That¡¯s not right¡­ Didn¡¯t President Gu go on a vacation abroad?¡± Just yesterday, Su Lu had sent a message wishing him a good time. After all, these recent events had given Gu Xin a lot of headaches. Chen Yaxi¡¯s mood was probably not good either, especially considering she was pregnant. Gu Xin was the one who took her out to relax. Bo Jingshen¡¯s lips curled up coldly. This foolish woman, who was sound asleep in bed, had been troubled by all the rumors caused by Gu Xin. Not only was she injured, but she had also come to Hai City, where the typhoon had just passed, seeking refuge. She was also trapped at the construction site before, carrying all the misfortunes. And the instigator, Gu Xin, had gone abroad on a vacation with his little lover! Xu Ning also realized that something was amiss. ¡°Um¡­ Then, when President Su wakes up, please let her know. Ah, no, forget it, I¡¯ll call back later.¡± As she was about to hang up, the man¡¯s voice remained low but acquired a touch of coldness. ¡°There¡¯s nothing you can¡¯t tell Su Yukang. If he keeps asking, just tell him the truth.¡± ¡°But President Su¡­¡± Xu Ning knew very well that Su Lu¡¯s decision to come to Hai City wasn¡¯t solely to avoid public scrutiny. She wanted to find some peace and take a break, escaping from the troubles of the Su family. That¡¯s why Xu Ning had been diligently deceiving Su Yukang. ¡°She¡¯ll know when she wakes up. Don¡¯t worry. Besides, it¡¯s impossible to keep it a secret forever,¡± Bo Jingshen said calmly. After all, Liu Qiming had seen her in Hai City. Moreover, regardless of what trouble Su Yukang wanted to cause her, Bo Jingshen could protect his people. ¡°Well¡­ Alright then. If possible, please inform President Su when she wakes up.¡± After ending the call, Bo Jingshen¡¯s drowsiness was gone. However, he did not sit down on the sofa. Instead, he took his tablet and went to bed. He climbed onto the bed with a light movement, leaning against the headboard, and started working on his tablet. Although the bed in the suite was spacious, there was still limited space. The room was quiet, so even the slightest sound would be clear. For example, the woman¡¯s gentle and elongated breaths. It was soft. It was as if the entire picture was blurred by a circle of rough edges as if it was plated with a layer of soft light. On the messaging app, Jiang Su was online. Jiang Su was known as Young Master Jiang. He was steady, sharp, and had a keen business sense. He was much more reliable than his younger brother, Jiang Er. It was also because of the eldest son of the Jiang family who was the pillar of the family that they did not care about Jiang Er¡¯s upbringing. Although Bo Jingshen had a deeper relationship with Jiang Li, he knew Jiang Li first and only knew Jiang Su through Jiang Li. However, perhaps because both of them were indifferent and calm, he had a good relationship with Jiang Su. Sometimes, they even had a lot to talk about. Jiang Su asked, ¡°How much longer will you be in Hai City?¡± Bo Jingshen replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Jiang Su asked, ¡°Are you fully recovered from your injury?¡± Bo Jingshen replied, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Jiang Su said, ¡°I heard you played the hero and saved a beauty.¡± Bo Jingshen remarked, ¡°Can your brother Jiang Er be any more talkative?¡± Jiang Su commented, ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem like something you would do.¡± From Jiang Su¡¯s perspective, Bo Jingshen was similar to him in that neither could be considered a good person. To be able to achieve this success of business in such a short time, required not only real skills, intelligence, and luck but also a level of ruthlessness that others lacked. Moreover, sometimes, after being in the business world for a long time, it was all about exquisite self-interest and heroism¡­they seemed to belong to a different world. Jiang Su¡¯s statement was not wrong. Bo Jingshen did not want to talk about this matter. Although he sometimes had more to talk about with Jiang Su than with Jiang Li because the two of them were somewhat similar, it was precise because of this that Bo Jingshen knew that Jiang Su was more clever than Jiang Er. Jiang Su knew more than he had imagined. Therefore, there was no need to let Jiang Su know certain things. Bo Jingshen changed the subject. He sent a voice message directly, saying, ¡°Instead of gossiping about me, why don¡¯t you think about how to prevent Jiang Er from causing losses in the project I invested in? As his brother, you didn¡¯t invest, so he¡¯s targeting me.¡± A voice message came back from the other end of the phone as well. Jiang Su¡¯s voice didn¡¯t have the same magnetism as Bo Jingshen¡¯s, but it was low and deep, making him sound steadier. Moreover, it was as if he had especially practiced speaking. He was always just right, neither fast nor slow, neither flustered nor hurried. It was as if he could remain calm even if the sky collapsed in front of him. Just this perfect speed of speech seemed to be able to put pressure on the other party during the negotiation. ¡°Are you referring to the esports project he mentioned to me before?¡± ¡°Is there anything else? What other projects does he have that are worthy of attention? Could it be the snail noodles chain he previously asked me to invest in? Please spare me.¡± Jiang Su chuckled. ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t let you take the risk alone. I¡¯ll invest the same amount as you. We can discuss the details when you guys return.¡± ¡°Fine.¡± Bo Jingshen had no objections to Jiang Su¡¯s words. In fact, he had anticipated Jiang Su¡¯s response long ago. It wasn¡¯t just because he didn¡¯t want Bo Jingshen to bear the risk alone. Young Master Jiang was shrewd and seemingly dismissive of his younger brother, but he still cared for him. Naturally, he didn¡¯t want his younger brother to be the one who had worked hard on the project and earned money, as the major investment came from Bo Jingshen. Despite his brother¡¯s dedicated time and effort, he received very little in return. Bo Jingshen knew that Jiang Su would contribute the funds. After all, both of them were smart, and neither of them would play tricks with the other. ¡°In that case, whom should I have someone contact on your end?¡± Jiang Su asked, ¡°Cheng Yan? Has he already returned to the country?¡± Bo Jingshen paused for a moment before uttering two words, ¡°Su Lu.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 33 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio ¡°Su Lu.¡± Bo Jingshen spat out two words, but his tone didn¡¯t change much. However, Jiang Su fell silent for a moment on the other end of the phone before speaking in a leisurely manner, ¡°Oh, Su Lu.¡± He spoke a little slower and did not deliberately drag out the syllables. However, his speed of speech was always just right. When he slowed down a little, it always sounded a little meaningful. Bo Jingshen chuckled softly, ¡°Hmm.¡± He was already prepared to be teased by Jiang Su, but Bo Jingshen was surprised when Jiang Su did not tease him. He only chuckled and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll get someone to contact Su Lu later.¡± Just when Bo Jingshen thought that Jiang Su wouldn¡¯t say anything more, another message came through. ¡°In theory, this is your private matter, and I shouldn¡¯t say much about it. But considering our friendship over the years, I¡¯ll give you a word of caution.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Bo Jingshen expressed his confusion. Jiang Su continued, ¡°Su Yukang isn¡¯t the issue here. He¡¯s just a scumbag. The real problem in the Su family is Su Yukang¡¯s eldest son, Su Zhe. Although he hasn¡¯t developed in Feng City, he¡¯s a smart, composed, and cunning individual. He¡¯s no ordinary character, so you might want to be a bit cautious.¡± Bo Jingshen asked, still puzzled, ¡°Me? Be cautious of what he might do?¡± Jiang Su responded, ¡°Su Zhe is an extremely indifferent person, especially cold. Although I¡¯m not a good person, at least I still have a few friends in the circle whom I can engage with. But Su Zhe doesn¡¯t have any. It¡¯s as if he¡¯s not interested or concerned about anything.¡± Bo Jingshen replied, ¡°So?¡± Jiang Su explained, ¡°For someone so cold, he¡¯s an undeniable sister complex.¡± Bo Jingshen was speechless. For a moment, he did not know what to say. Jiang Su chuckled softly, ¡°To be precise, he¡¯s not solely a sister complex. Su Yukang has two daughters, but Su Zhe only treats Su Lu differently. He probably wouldn¡¯t even blink if the other sister died in front of him. Maybe it¡¯s because she¡¯s a stepsister? In any case, when Su Lu was arranged to marry into the Gu family, Su Zhe severed all ties with Su Yukang and left the Su family.¡± Bo Jingshen¡­ had never expected such a complicated situation. ¡°Anyway, I¡¯m just reminding you. Be careful.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Bo Jingshen responded. The two of them didn¡¯t exchange any more voice messages, but Bo Jingshen appeared distracted while looking at the documents on his tablet, resulting in decreased efficiency. After a while, Jiang Li sent a voice message to Bo Jingshen. Her excitement was palpable as if he was about to kneel before Bo Jingshen. ¡°Brother Shen! My brother said he will invest in me! You¡¯re truly amazing! Whatever project you¡¯re willing to invest in, my brother will surely be willing to invest as well.¡± Bo Jingshen had initially been too lazy to reply, but he remembered the contents of Xu Ning¡¯s phone call. He sent a message back to Jiang Li, ¡°Since you¡¯re so grateful and don¡¯t know what to say, why don¡¯t you help me with something?¡± Jiang Li immediately expressed his willingness to do anything. Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t immediately tell him what to do. He simply said, ¡°Just wait. I¡¯ll tell you what to do when I need you to do something.¡± Then, he no longer had the intention to continue reading the documents. The woman next to him was sleeping so soundly that he couldn¡¯t help but want to lie down with her. It sapped his motivation to work. Bo Jingshen casually placed the tablet on the bedside table and lay down. He reached out with his long arm, pulling the fragrant and soft petite body next to him into his embrace. He closed his eyes and quickly fell into a deep sleep. Su Lu slept deeply. When she opened her eyes, she felt as though it was already dark outside. ¡°Oh my god, how long did I sleep¡­¡± she whispered to herself. Before she could finish speaking, a deep male voice came from behind her. ¡°Not long, just eight hours. From eight in the morning to four in the afternoon. If you didn¡¯t know, you¡¯d think you had jet lag.¡± Only then did Su Lu realize that she wasn¡¯t leaning against a pillow but against a man! Then Su Lu remembered that Bo Jingshen had gone into the bathroom to take a shower before she fell asleep. She had been a little nervous at the time, but what happened? She ended up sleeping for eight hours. Unbelievable. ¡°Why¡­ Why are you still here?¡± Su Lu bit her lip and asked. ¡°Then where should I go? I¡¯ve already checked out,¡± Bo Jingshen replied, paying no attention to whether her body was stiff or not. He had no intention of letting her go. From the moment Su Lu woke up, she felt the warm restraints on her waist. It was from his arms. ¡°Let me go, I¡¯m getting up,¡± Su Lu said. Not only did Bo Jingshen show no signs of letting her go, but he even tightened his embrace a little, as if he were holding a pillow. He nuzzled his chin against her shoulder. ¡°Since it¡¯s already this late, why don¡¯t we lie here for a while longer and get up to have dinner?¡± Su Lu¡¯s heart had a small feeling like soap bubbles rising. Her body, which had been a little stiff, gradually relaxed. The lazy feeling gradually dissipated. This feeling of rising like soap bubbles were called laziness. It was commonly seen among workaholics during statutory holidays. It was usually expressed as ¡°I¡¯ll just lie down a little longer and then get up.¡± The previously tense, uncomfortable, and even somewhat embarrassed emotions gradually gave way to a sense of abandonment and relaxation. ¡°Never mind, why bother being tense, stiff, uncomfortable, or embarrassed?¡± Su Lu thought to herself. ¡°Su Lu, you¡¯ve already dared to agree to be someone¡¯s bed partner! What more do you want¡­¡± Su Lu thought. With such self-abandonment in mind, Su Lu¡¯s initial discomfort gradually dissipated. And because she was facing away from Bo Jingshen, there was no eye contact, so it wasn¡¯t too awkward. Su Lu¡¯s tone became more relaxed as she spoke. ¡°What are we having for dinner?¡± ¡°Should I have some king crabs delivered again? Don¡¯t you love eating these delicacies? It¡¯s better to eat them now, as tomorrow you¡¯ll have to undergo scar treatment and won¡¯t be able to eat them anymore.¡± Su Lu had almost forgotten about the scar treatment¡­ Speaking of which, she wasn¡¯t exactly a meticulous woman if she didn¡¯t even care about her face. But he always remembered. From booking the specialist to arranging the meeting and treatment, he didn¡¯t forget a thing. A small bubble rose in Su Lu¡¯s heart, and her voice became softer. ¡°I don¡¯t love eating these delicacies¡­¡± With the current scene and the current state of the two of them, coupled with these whispered words, it resembled the intimate murmurs between lovers. Bo Jingshen clicked his tongue. ¡°Remember those days when there were fried crabs on skewers for only two yuan each at street stalls? I saw you eating them so eagerly, almost chewing the skewer itself.¡± Su Lu was speechless. To be honest, which girl didn¡¯t love to eat crispy, fried crabs? They were fried to perfection, coated with spicy oil, crunchy with every bite, and had the unique aroma of crabs. Who wouldn¡¯t love them? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 34 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Bo Jingshen always remembered how she enjoyed eating the fried crabs so much. Although he could not understand why this crustacean was delicious food, it did not stop him from brooding over the fact that he had not enough money at the time to buy large crabs for his beloved young lady. But now he had money. So, Bo Jingshen decided to fulfill her desires and let her feast on the bigger ones! Would two be enough? Su Lu didn¡¯t want to argue with him. Bo Jingshen was quite stubborn, and his opinions were usually hard to change. ¡°You have a class reunion tonight, right? I remember you mentioned yesterday at Old Zou¡¯s place that you would be attending the class reunion,¡± Su Lu suddenly recalled. ¡°Oh, right,¡± Bo Jingshen replied. ¡°What do you mean, ¡®oh, right¡¯?¡± Su Lu was speechless. He had completely forgotten about it. If she hadn¡¯t reminded him, he would have let it slip by. ¡°Well, in that case, you should go to the class reunion,¡± she suggested. ¡°What about you?¡± Bo Jingshen suddenly felt a bit annoyed. If he had known earlier, he wouldn¡¯t have agreed to Old Zou¡¯s class reunion. ¡°I¡¯ll treat the people from the project team to a meal. After that typhoon, they must have been quite frightened,¡± Su Lu said, preparing to get out of bed. But unexpectedly, the man behind her reached out his arm and wrapped it around her waist, preventing her from getting up. Su Lu was speechless. She instinctively wanted to break free, but the man behind her seemed to have anticipated her move and acted before she could struggle. His deep and magnetic voice sounded lazy, ¡°Don¡¯t move, I still have an injury on my back.¡± These words acted like a switch, instantly halting all of Su Lu¡¯s movements. Su Lu asked softly, ¡°Is it still not healed? When are you going to remove the stitches? I haven¡¯t seen you go to the hospital to change the dressing or anything¡­¡± ¡°When you go for your scar removal treatment, I¡¯ll have the stitches removed at the same time. It¡¯s just a minor injury, no need to go to the hospital for changing the dressing,¡± Bo Jingshen said casually. He spoke as if he didn¡¯t care at all about the injury. Su Lu couldn¡¯t help but furrow her brow. It would have been understandable if he were in some kind of work that involved dealing with injuries frequently, but he wasn¡¯t. He was a legitimate businessperson running a respectable enterprise. How could he be so nonchalant about wounds? And what about those old scars on his body¡­ Was his current attitude towards injuries related to those old scars? What had he gone through? Su Lu didn¡¯t get up from the bed. Instead, she reached for the landline on the bedside table and dialed the front desk. The call was answered promptly. ¡°Hello, this is the front desk. How can I assist you?¡± ¡°Hello, I was wondering if you have a first-aid kit available?¡± Su Lu asked politely. ¡°We provide only basic non-prescription medication and simple disinfectants for minor wounds. If it¡¯s a prescription medication or a larger wound, we recommend visiting a hospital.¡± ¡°That¡¯s alright. The basic kit will do. Could you please send it up? Thank you,¡± Su Lu replied. After receiving confirmation from the front desk, Su Lu hung up the phone. The man behind her remained silent, but his muscular arm, with its elegant contours, seemed to hold her even tighter. Not long after, the doorbell rang. Su Lu was about to get up, but Bo Jingshen no longer held her down. When she entered with the first-aid kit, Bo Jingshen had already gotten up and was sitting by the bed. ¡°I¡¯ll help you change your dressing,¡± she said. He didn¡¯t refuse Su Lu¡¯s kindness and allowed her to remove the gauze on his back. Su Lu was taken aback, her hands unable to make any other movement, and her gaze fixed. To be honest, Su Lu had been negligent. Because Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t seem like someone who had an injury¡­ His aura was strong, and there was never a trace of pain on his face. He seemed unaffected as if he were perfectly fine. Every gesture and movement he made conveyed no sign of being injured. And yet, he still could do something to Su Lu. As a result, Su Lu neglected that Bo Jingshen was a person with injuries. So much so that Su Lu believed that perhaps the injury wasn¡¯t as severe as she thought. It was only when she removed the gauze and saw the wound beneath it that she realized¡­ How could it not be that serious? It was very serious, but this man had always covered it up with a casual attitude! A long scar extended diagonally from his shoulder, across his entire back, and reaching the other side of his waist. The deeper parts were stitched, resembling a winding centipede on his back. Su Lu took a deep breath. When she exhaled, her breathing was trembling. Then she heard Bo Jingshen let out a soft sigh. ¡°It¡¯s not that serious, it just looks intimidating.¡± The words ¡°utter nonsense¡± was on the tip of Su Lu¡¯s tongue. However, when Su Lu thought about how Bo Jingshen had sustained this injury, she couldn¡¯t utter a word. She could only bite her lip and open the bottle of disinfectant. She took out a soaked cotton ball from the inside and held it with tweezers. Slowly, she dabbed at the wound, being extra careful. ¡°You¡¯re already so injured, but you still drank yesterday!¡± Su Lu couldn¡¯t help but reproach, her tone laced with disapproval. And he even dared to prevent Old Zou from drinking when he couldn¡¯t even control himself! Her movements were slow and meticulous, and she dared not apply too much pressure, afraid of causing him pain. So much so that¡­ this sensation became even more tormenting. Bo Jingshen¡¯s lips were tightly pursed. To be honest, he thought it would be better to just get a clean-cut. The pain was always a more straightforward sensation, without dragging it out. And Su Little Lu at this moment¡­ It was as if there was a feather gently brushing against his wound, repeatedly. It was also as if there was a feather gently brushing against his heart, continuously. It made him feel extremely uneasy, but he couldn¡¯t say anything. He could only purse his lips and endure. His forehead was covered in sweat. Su Lu saw the thin sweat on his forehead and back and thought that he was in pain! Her movements became even more delicate and gentle! It was simply a vicious cycle. Fortunately, even the longest wound had its limits. After Su Lu finished disinfecting the wound and letting the disinfectant dry, she applied a thin layer of healing ointment and carefully covered it with a breathable waterproof dressing. That was considered changing the dressing. Only then could Bo Jingshen consider his sweet torture to be over. ¡°Done,¡± Su Lu said. Bo Jingshen let out a long breath. Su Lu couldn¡¯t help but glance at his back. Besides this new wound, there were several old scars on his back. They had already healed, and they seemed to be old injuries, but she couldn¡¯t discern their origins. Nevertheless, they were still shocking to behold. Bo Jingshen quickly put on a bathrobe, concealing those old wounds. ¡°Su Lu.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Come with me to the class reunion.¡± ¡°But I¡­¡± Su Lu furrowed her brow. Wasn¡¯t it inappropriate? When she and Bo Jingshen broke up, although it didn¡¯t create a big fuss at the University of Science and Technology, their classmates and roommates might still be aware of the details. At that time, she had played the role of a villain to the fullest. If they were to meet again now, it would only lead to unnecessary awkwardness. However, Bo Jingshen seemed to have pinched her weak spot. He said, ¡°There might be drinking involved during the class reunion.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 35 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio The class reunion was scheduled to be held in the party room of Cabin. It was a high-end gathering place in Hai City, and the entire building provided a one-stop service. The first floor was a disco, the second and third floors were private rooms for parties, the third floor had bathing facilities, and the fourth and fifth floors were restaurants for dining. Everything from dining to entertainment was provided at this venue. With such services, the expenses were also high. However, all the attendees were from the top ten universities like the University of Science and Technology, and their careers in Hai City were not considered poor. Moreover, class reunions were occasions for everyone to show off. As long as they didn¡¯t fare too poorly, they would usually attend, even if they had to push themselves. Most of the attendees were classmates who had stayed and developed their careers in Hai City after graduation. They were all familiar faces. ¡°Is it true? Jiang Minhui, are you just boasting?¡± ¡°What do you mean, Lu Feichi? I¡¯m not boasting! He did return to Hai City! Haven¡¯t you heard about him attending the technology exhibition in the High-tech Zone? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re unaware of it!¡± Jiang Minhui frowned. She sounded unhappy because she was being questioned, especially after her embarrassing incident at the restaurant yesterday. ¡°I know about his speech at the technology exhibition in Hai City, but when you say you¡¯ve seen him, are you not boasting?¡± Lu Feichi smiled mischievously. The other classmates nearby joined in their conversation, telling him not to bully the girls. The University of Science and Technology had always fostered a friendly and inclusive environment for female students, given the scarcity of female students. Li Jin, standing next to Jiang Minhui, gently advised her, ¡°Huihui, let it go. They will mock you again later.¡± Jiang Minhui felt somewhat resentful. ¡°But I really saw him! It was at the revolving restaurant on the top floor of Yunshang!¡± Zhan Ziyu sneered and glanced at Jiang Minhui, expressing her disdain for Jiang Minhui¡¯s insistence. She chuckled, ¡°Is that so? How did you manage to get there? The revolving restaurant on the top floor of Yunshang has a reservation system for advanced members, and even the cheapest membership requires a one-time payment of 200,000 yuan.¡± These words reminded Jiang Minhui of her embarrassing situation yesterday when she was asked to leave the Yunshang restaurant. Her face turned red. ¡°Just because you couldn¡¯t enter doesn¡¯t mean that nobody else can!¡± Zhan Ziyu chuckled. ¡°I admit I couldn¡¯t get in, but at least I don¡¯t brag.¡± Lu Feichi, who was the one who started this conversation, saw that the two girls were about to quarrel, so he quickly intervened with a cheerful tone. ¡°Alright, alright, let¡¯s not get angry or argue. Tonight, it¡¯s my treat. Let¡¯s all enjoy good food and drinks and have a great time.¡± Jiang Minhui reluctantly decided to drop the topic. She murmured, ¡°I saw him. Believe it or not, but not only him, his ex-girlfriend, the reaper, was there too.¡± Lu Feichi couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°That¡¯s impossible. They broke up a long time ago.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t believe it if you don¡¯t want to.¡± Jiang Minhui pursed her lips. Zhan Ziyu snorted and said, ¡°Whether they broke up or not, it has nothing to do with us. We¡¯re no longer in the same world. If we have time to discuss this, why not talk about how we¡¯re going to make Lu Feichi suffer tonight?¡± Li Jin laughed and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. Old Zou wasn¡¯t feeling well today, so he didn¡¯t come. Otherwise, he would have mentioned how we indulged in a feast of food and wine.¡± Everyone laughed when they heard that, and the atmosphere became lively again. Just then, the waiter pushed open the door and respectfully said to the person outside, ¡°Hello, this is the V9 party room. Please come in.¡± The people inside the private room didn¡¯t know who it was. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Is someone else joining us today?¡± Zhuo Kang asked. Wu Borui shrugged his shoulders and said, ¡°Everyone is here, so there shouldn¡¯t be anyone else.¡± Then he looked at a few female classmates and joked, ¡°Or maybe one of your family members has come?¡± Lu Feichi vaguely recognized the voice outside the door and raised his eyebrows, whispering, ¡°No way?¡± The person outside entered the room. The private room instantly fell silent. The person who came was just like that year. He could instantly become the center of attention. Time seemed to have treated him kindly. Five years ago, he was handsome, and now, after five years, he had matured and was still handsome. He had long eyebrows, deep eyes, a high nose, and thin lips. ¡°Is it Bo Jingshen?¡± ¡°D*mn! I thought Jiang Minhui was just bragging!¡± ¡°So, we misunderstood her¡­¡± Bo Jingshen calmly scanned the people in the private room with his gaze. ¡°Long time no see,¡± he said. Zhuo Kang stammered, ¡°Long time no see, Study God! Amazingly, you¡¯ve come down to join us mortals and enjoy the festivities. Truly¡­ you shine brightly among us.¡± The others couldn¡¯t help but laugh at Zhuo Kang¡¯s words. They scolded him, saying, ¡°Zhuo Kang, can¡¯t you show some respect?¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s lips curved slightly. ¡°I was overseas a few years ago, so I naturally couldn¡¯t participate in such events.¡± ¡°No worries, no worries! Come by often, come by often in the future!¡± Zhuo Kang¡¯s easygoing nature and thick-skinned response put everyone at ease. Bo Jingshen looked at Lu Feichi who was sitting on the sofa and smiled. This smile was much more sincere than the smile on his lips earlier. ¡°Chizi,¡± he said. ¡°Go away.¡± Lu Feichi laughed and scolded, ¡°You know how to come back? You are something.¡± The other old classmates were a little surprised. Although Lu Feichi and Bo Jingshen had a good relationship in university, Bo Jingshen was now a big shot. Lu Feichi spoke so casually and impolitely to him? ¡°Ah,¡± Bo Jingshen replied, ¡°Returning in glory.¡± Lu Feichi continued to playfully scold, ¡°Am I here to bask in your glory or to cling to your success? Is it worth you avoiding me like this? We were roommates for four years, and you haven¡¯t contacted me for five years!¡± Bo Jingshen sat down beside him and pondered for a moment. He said, ¡°If I tell you that I haven¡¯t been in touch with Luan Siyuan and Rong Yu either, would that make you feel better?¡± Bo Jingshen was referring to his other two roommates in the four-person room at the University of Science and Technology. Lu Feichi laughed and shrugged. ¡°I feel better, I guess.¡± Sometimes, after stepping into the society, looking back, the friendships formed during my student days seemed even more genuine. Lu Feichi let out a sigh. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to attend a class reunion like this.¡± Bo Jingshen said, ¡°Yesterday, I dropped by Old Zou¡¯s place to freeload a meal. He invited me to come and meet everyone, mentioning that upon my return to the country, I would need talented individuals to support my development.¡± ¡°Are Old Zou implying that I¡¯m a talent?¡± Lu Feichi smirked. ¡°We¡¯ll see about that in the future,¡± Bo Jingshen smiled and said, ¡°But I heard from Old Zou that you¡¯ve been developing well these past few years. I think you¡¯re not bad.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true,¡± Lu Feichi said. ¡°Jiang Minhui mentioned earlier that she bumped into you at the Yunshang restaurant, but I thought she was bragging.¡± ¡°I did run into her, but I don¡¯t remember much. We didn¡¯t talk much,¡± Bo Jingshen nodded. Lu Feichi was taken aback. After contemplating for a moment, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°She mentioned that when she met you at the Yunshang restaurant, you were with your college girlfriend, the reaper?¡± Bo Jingshen paused for a few seconds and then nodded slowly. ¡°Yes, we were together.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 36 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Feichi felt that it was normal for Bo Jingshen to fall silent for a moment. Although the other classmates didn¡¯t know, as Bo Jingshen¡¯s roommate, they were considered close friends in Hai City. They were aware of what had happened between him and Su Lu at that time, and it had caused quite an unpleasant situation. Moreover, it wasn¡¯t pleasant to hear either, his girlfriend had dumped him and married someone else. Any man would feel embarrassed in that situation. Over the past few years, Lu Feichi, Luan Siyuan, and Rong Yu had all contemplated whether Bo Jingshen had distanced himself from them precisely because of this incident. ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to bring up that topic,¡± Lu Feichi said. Bo Jingshen shook his head lightly. ¡°It¡¯s okay. She¡¯ll be here soon.¡± Su Lu had initially agreed to come to the class reunion with him, but the project team members probably wanted to apologize to her, so they immediately decided to arrange the venue to be at Kaibin. So, Su Lu went to meet with the project team members for a while and had a few bites before coming down to join him for the class reunion. ¡°Are you still together?¡± Lu Feichi asked. Bo Jingshen pondered for a moment and nodded. ¡°I suppose so.¡± ¡°Back then, we were all quite angry about that incident. We felt it wasn¡¯t fair for you. You were such a good young man, clearly full of potential. Why did she treat you that way, like a reaper?¡± Lu Feichi¡¯s voice still carried a hint of indignation. Bo Jingshen chuckled softly. He couldn¡¯t get past the reaper, right? ¡°However, afterward¡­¡± Lu Feichi hesitated. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bo Jingshen looked at him. For some reason, he seemed to have a hunch that what Lu Feichi was going to say next would be very important. Bo Jingshen even restrained his faint smile. ¡°Discussing this would be meaningless if you had already broken up with her. But since you¡¯re still together, I¡¯ll speak up,¡± Lu Feichi continued. ¡°When you left in such a hurry and suddenly secured that exchange student spot, you went abroad swiftly. After that, we couldn¡¯t contact you, so we couldn¡¯t tell you.¡± ¡°After you left, she visited again.¡± Lu Feichi¡¯s memories went back to five years ago. He, Luan Siyuan, and Rong Yu had always been in a good relationship with Bo Jingshen. Although Bo Jingshen wasn¡¯t a warm and outgoing person, he was a pretty good person. Therefore, when Bo Jingshen went through such an ordeal and Su Lu appeared again, the three of them naturally didn¡¯t have a good attitude toward Su Lu. Because Bo Jingshen left in a hurry, he didn¡¯t take many things with him. And before departing, he had practically left everything related to Su Lu behind. He had carefully placed them in a cardboard box, implying that he wanted his roommates to handle them for him. However, there were some things inside that were not worthless. The three of them did not know what to do with them, so they kept them there. Until Su Lu appeared, their tempers also flared up, as if they had finally found someone to direct their anger towards. Especially Rong Yu, who had a bad temper. When he was on good terms with you, he would help you with anything. However, once you crossed his limit, he wouldn¡¯t consider your feelings or whether you would be upset. ¡°I felt that since she was a girl, we shouldn¡¯t make things too ugly. Just let her take the things and be done with it. But Rong Yu disagreed, and Siyuan couldn¡¯t hold him back. As for me¡­ well, I was also quite angry. After all, we had planned to start a career together, but she treated you in such a way that made you just walk away without a trace. I didn¡¯t stop Rong Yu.¡± Bo Jingshen remained silent, quietly listening. The scene from that time almost played out in front of his eyes, Su Lu coming alone to face the three roommates who wanted to stand up for him. ¡°So, that box of things was originally placed in your cabinet, but Rong Yu got angry and threw it into the trash station. You know about our school¡¯s trash station¡­¡± It was a huge campus, and all the trash in the trash cans would be piled there. It was big and dirty. ¡°And then?¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice had a slightly distant tone. Lu Feichi continued, ¡°Then Rong Yu told her that the things had been thrown away at the trash station. I was also angry, and I didn¡¯t choose my words carefully. I think I said something like, she doesn¡¯t even want you anymore, so why does she need these things? Who is she trying to impress? It¡¯s all an act¡­¡± Lu Feichi let out a sigh. ¡°I swear, I¡¯ve never said anything mean to a girl before. This was the first time. She didn¡¯t say anything at the time and just left. But it bothered me a bit. Later in the evening, Rong Yu and Siyuan went out for dinner, and after thinking it over, I decided to go to the trash station¡­¡± Lu Feichi pressed his lips together, his words coming out with some difficulty. Bo Jingshen leaned forward slightly, his head lowered, and his elbows resting on his knees, hands interlocked and pressed against his forehead. A wave of subtle pain washed over his heart. Back then, he was not the one causing harm, but the one being harmed. However, even after hearing all this, he couldn¡¯t help but feel heartbroken for the person who had caused the harm. ¡°She came to find us in the afternoon, around one or two o¡¯clock. I went to the trash station during dinner, and she was still there, searching. Sigh¡­ If she was acting¡­ there were no onlookers, so who was she putting on a show for? If I hadn¡¯t had a sudden idea to check the trash station, no one would have known that she had been rummaging through it for so long just to find your things.¡± ¡°If she still had feelings for you, why did she treat you like that? Really¡­¡± Lu Feichi couldn¡¯t help but shake his head and sigh. Then, as if Lu Feichi had remembered something, he suddenly said, ¡°Oh, right.¡± Lu Feichi said, ¡°She seemed to have suffered a serious injury at that time. I don¡¯t know if she had an accident. I couldn¡¯t say for sure, and I didn¡¯t ask. But she didn¡¯t look good.¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s head, which had been hanging, suddenly lifted. The slight redness in his eyes hadn¡¯t dissipated yet, but his gaze was already deep and cold. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°It was only a month after you guys broke up. She was so skinny. Rong Yu unhappily said, ¡®Those who didn¡¯t know better would think she was the one who got dumped.¡¯ She looked emaciated.¡± ¡°However, although she was thin when she was in front of us, we couldn¡¯t see any signs of injury. When I went to the trash station to take a look, I realized she was limping when she walked. One of her hands wasn¡¯t very agile either. When she was rummaging through the trash station, she rolled up her sleeve. That¡¯s when I saw her arm in a splint.¡± Bo Jingshen pursed his lips tightly. Lu Feichi didn¡¯t see the storm brewing in his eyes and continued, ¡°It should have been an accident, right? Those who didn¡¯t know better would think someone had hit her. Her exposed arms were covered in bruises, which was quite scary.¡± In the past five years, Bo Jingshen had never regretted leaving. This was the only time he regretted leaving so hastily. He had no idea what had happened after that. At that moment, the private room¡¯s door was suddenly pushed open. A beautiful little face peeked in. Her expression was a little reserved and helpless. Her clear eyes scanned the room and soon landed on Bo Jingshen. Her clear eyes suddenly lit up. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 37 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio There were still some people who didn¡¯t recognize Su Lu. ¡°Who are you?¡± Zhuo Kang asked with confusion. Li Jin muttered softly, ¡°She looks somewhat familiar.¡± Wu Borui clicked his tongue and lowered his voice. ¡°You don¡¯t remember? It¡¯s her!¡± Zhuo Kang and Li Jin were confused. Wu Borui sighed and spoke even lower, uttering two words, ¡°The reaper!¡± Suddenly, everyone understood. Su Lu hesitated and said, ¡°Um, sorry to disturb you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. Come in quickly,¡± Zhuo Kang hurriedly replied. The expression on Bo Jingshen¡¯s face gradually became composed. He turned his head and said to Lu Feichi, ¡°Got it. Let¡¯s not talk about this for now.¡± Then he waved his hand and said, ¡°Su Little Lu, come here.¡± Su Lu walked towards him, scrutinizing his eyes and face, unable to discern any signs of alcohol. She then directed her gaze to the cup on the table in front of him. Bo Jingshen said, ¡°I didn¡¯t drink.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Su Lu looked skeptically at the cup on the table. Bo Jingshen brought the cup to her lips. Several pairs of eyes were focused on them, causing Su Lu¡¯s face to grow warm. She took a sip of the tea-colored liquid in the glass, which didn¡¯t possess the spicy aroma of whiskey, but rather¡­ the mild sweetness of green tea? It turned out that he didn¡¯t drink alcohol. Actually, the project department¡¯s gathering was not over yet, but she had come early because she was worried that Bo Jingshen would drink. After all, he seemed like someone who didn¡¯t take injuries seriously. ¡°You believe me?¡± Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow. She nodded obediently and held the cup with both hands as if she wanted to bury her face in it. Zhuo Kang was a big-mouthed person. His voice was loud, and this made it difficult for him to keep secrets. ¡°After all these years, their relationship is still so good. Our female classmates from the University of Science and Technology still haven¡¯t had a chance,¡± Zhuo Kang remarked. Su Lu wanted to bury her face into the cup even more. ¡°Is the dinner gathering over?¡± Bo Jingshen asked. Only then did Su Lu put down the cup and replied, ¡°More or less. I left the gathering early.¡± Just as her words fell, she heard a gentle male voice, tinged with a slight smile, say, ¡°Reaper, long time no see.¡± Su Lu felt helpless when she heard this nickname. But to be honest, ever since she heard it from Old Zou, she had started to get used to it. She looked up and glanced at the person sitting next to Bo Jingshen. Su Lu didn¡¯t recognize him at first, but gradually, she realized who he was, and her expression froze. ¡°Do you remember? I¡¯m Lu Feichi, Bo Jingshen¡¯s former roommate,¡± Lu Feichi said, his expression gentle and his voice soothing. However, Su Lu¡¯s face changed. She recognized the person in front of her. One of Bo Jingshen¡¯s former roommates. She didn¡¯t hold a grudge, but people always had a fresh memory of pain. She still remembered the attitudes of Bo Jingshen¡¯s three roommates at that time. Rong Yu, with his round eyes and baby face, appeared the most well-behaved, but he had the most explosive temper. He threw away all the gifts she had once given to Bo Jingshen, as well as some of their couple items, into the trash station. Luan Siyuan had a calm and silent disposition. He didn¡¯t say much, but his gaze was devoid of warmth. On the contrary, Lu Feichi, who usually had the most gentle demeanor and tone, spoke like a sharp knife, like a slap in the face. ¡°Su Lu, where have you been all this time? You treated Bo Jingshen as if he were nothing, and now you come running to see him. Who are you trying to impress? Is it interesting to play both sides? Don¡¯t tell me you consider yourself the victim now?¡± Every word felt like an earful, striking her face. She felt powerless to argue, and she had no way to argue. Because what Lu Feichi said was true. She had indeed hurt Bo Jingshen, and she did come running to see him. After that, she searched through the things for a long time that Rong Yu had thrown away at the trash station. The memory was not as deep as before. It was so dirty and tiring, but the memories did not seem to be as strong as Lu Feichi¡¯s words. What she remembered clearly wasn¡¯t the process of searching, but the ultimate result of finding nothing. She couldn¡¯t find anything. In the time they were together, all the surprises she had prepared for him, and half of the couple items they had, belonged to Bo Jingshen. Everything was gone. Disappeared from her world. Just like him, he disappeared from her world back then. Lu Feichi felt helpless when he saw the change in Su Lu¡¯s expression. He raised his cup to Su Lu, without saying much, and simply drank it all in one gulp. Perhaps actions spoke louder than words. Su Lu pondered for a moment, but she didn¡¯t use the green tea to fill the cup. Instead, she poured amber-colored liquor into the cup and raised it to drink. Bo Jingshen leaned against the sofa. Everyone didn¡¯t know if it was an illusion, but they all felt that after the reaper arrived, the aura of the big boss didn¡¯t seem so intimidating. Zhuo Kang, with his thick skin, took the lead to toast Bo Jingshen, and everyone no longer felt restrained. They all began to drink together. Su Lu didn¡¯t let Bo Jingshen touch the wine, so she did it for him. She didn¡¯t have a high alcohol tolerance, but fortunately, these old classmates didn¡¯t have a habit of excessive drinking or any intention to get someone drunk. They were just enjoying a few sips. Jiang Minhui¡¯s job required her to socialize. She had practiced her alcohol tolerance and was probably used to drinking. She relied on drinking more to build relationships. So initially, she had the intention to drink more with Su Lu. She grabbed a bottle and was about to fill Su Lu¡¯s glass. But soon, her enthusiastic smile froze on her face. A man¡¯s slender hand reached over from the side and covered the mouth of the cup. Bo Jingshen remained silent, calmly looking at Jiang Minhui. Jiang Minhui suddenly felt her throat dry up and awkwardly stopped her action. ¡°I just wanted to toast her¡­¡± Jiang Minhui stammered. Bo Jingshen said calmly, ¡°If you enjoy drinking so much, should I buy a dozen cases for you to drink to your heart¡¯s content?¡± Jiang Minhui opened her mouth but couldn¡¯t utter a word. Lu Feichi stepped in with a smile, trying to defuse the tension. ¡°Minhui, we¡¯re all old classmates. Let¡¯s not bring the drinking culture here, okay? Let¡¯s just have a great time today. Do we have to leave in a drunken state?¡± Jiang Minhui reluctantly nodded. ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Fortunately, the atmosphere of the gathering wasn¡¯t affected by this incident. After leaving the private room, Lu Feichi even arranged for a bath upstairs. However, Bo Jingshen and Su Lu decided not to participate, so a group of old classmates sent them to the door. Bo Jingshen hadn¡¯t been drinking and drove over from the parking lot. Lu Feichi hesitated for a moment, then couldn¡¯t hold back and whispered to Su Lu, ¡°Su Lu, I spoke harshly to you back then. Don¡¯t take it to heart.¡± Su Lu was taken aback. She blinked rapidly and gently shook her head. ¡°Considering the circumstances back then, what you said wasn¡¯t wrong.¡± ¡°In any case¡­ I¡¯m sorry.¡± Su Lu shook her head and was about to say it was fine when she suddenly remembered something and quickly asked, ¡°You¡­ You didn¡¯t tell Bo Jingshen about this, did you?¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 38 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Feichi didn¡¯t expect Su Lu to ask that question. It seemed like she didn¡¯t want Bo Jingshen to know, as if she was trying to hide it. Lu Feichi didn¡¯t answer directly, instead, he asked, ¡°Why do you ask?¡± Su Lu smiled helplessly and shook her head, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I just feel that he doesn¡¯t need to know.¡± Bo Jingshen held resentment towards her for what happened in the past. Su Lu had also been conflicted, but regardless, the damage had already been done. It was better for him to resent her than to have regrets. What happened back then wasn¡¯t Bo Jingshen¡¯s fault. So, no matter what, Su Lu didn¡¯t want Bo Jingshen to feel regret. She was the one in the wrong. He didn¡¯t do anything wrong back then, so why should he regret it? ¡°Get in the car. Why are you hesitating?¡± A luxury car stopped in front of them. Bo Jingshen tilted his head, looking at her from the driver¡¯s seat, thinking she might be a little tipsy again. He sighed lightly, ¡°Forget it. With your alcohol tolerance, who are you helping to drink?¡± As he spoke, he opened the door, got out of the car, and walked over to the passenger side, opening the door for her, ¡°Get in.¡± Su Lu wasn¡¯t drunk. She sat in the passenger seat and turned to bid farewell to Lu Feichi. Lu Feichi nodded and patted Bo Jingshen¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Keep in touch.¡± ¡°Yeah. See you later.¡± Bo Jingshen patted his shoulder and waved at the crowd. He turned around and walked back to the driver¡¯s seat, driving away. Back at the hotel, Su Lu went to the bathroom to take a shower. When she came out, Bo Jingshen was sitting behind the desk. A sleek silver laptop with a metallic finish was placed on the table. He wore a pair of slim-framed anti-blue light glasses, exuding a composed and intelligent aura. Upon hearing Su Lu come out, he raised his gaze from behind the lenses and looked at her. ¡°There¡¯s a hangover soup on the table in the living room. Drink it and then go to sleep.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ okay,¡± Su Lu agreed. After a moment¡¯s thought, she couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°And you?¡± After saying this, she noticed a slight raise of Bo Jingshen¡¯s eyebrows. She bit her lip, realizing she shouldn¡¯t have asked. Since they were living together, their conversations seemed to carry an unintended undertone. But she truly didn¡¯t have any hidden intentions. Fortunately, Bo Jingshen merely playfully raised his eyebrows without making any teasing remarks. He simply said, ¡°I have a video conference with the headquarters. After you finish the soup, rest early. Tomorrow, you need to go to the hospital for treatment.¡± Considering the time difference, it was indeed the right time for him to have a meeting with Bosheng¡¯s overseas headquarters. Su Lu nodded, but upon seeing him raise his hand to massage his temples wearily, she couldn¡¯t help but feel that he was pushing himself too hard. On the table in the living room, there was a small clay pot emitting steam. It must have been brought by room service. Inside was a warm and comforting dried polka fish and bean sprout soup. Su Lu drank slowly and sat in the living room. She could see the man sitting behind the desk in the inner room. The video conference should have already started. Bo Jingshen had a Bluetooth headset on his ear. He looked at the screen calmly and would scroll through the contents of the document from time to time. Occasionally, he would speak softly, concisely conveying his thoughts. His deep voice sounded pleasant when he spoke in English. The video conference had been going on for three hours. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s end it here for today.¡± Bo Jingshen said in a low voice, ¡°We¡¯ll discuss the issues mentioned earlier in detail during the next meeting.¡± After the video conference ended, Bo Jingshen took off his glasses and rubbed his nose bridge. Suddenly, he froze. There was no one on the large bed directly in front of his desk. The woman who should have been sleeping peacefully like a pig was nowhere to be seen. Where was Su Little Lu? Bo Jingshen stood up and walked into the living room. There, he saw a woman lying on the long sofa, sleeping soundly like a pig. The small clay pot on the coffee table had long lost its warmth, and most of the soup had been consumed. Her breathing was steady and tranquil, her sleeping face blushing. She placed one hand on her chest and pressed the notepad clip provided by the hotel against her chest. Her other hand fell from the sofa to the floor, and the pencil that had been held between her fingers had fallen onto the carpet next to her. Bo Jingshen walked forward and picked up the pencil from the floor and placed it on the coffee table. Then, he gently took the notepad clip that she had pressed on her chest and was about to place it on the coffee table. His gaze suddenly stopped. On the plain notepad with the hotel¡¯s logo. There was a detailed sketch of a person drawn with a pencil. It depicted a man sitting behind a desk, looking down at a computer screen, capturing every minute detail. It was him. The sketch was incredibly lifelike, even capturing the nuances of his gaze and expressions, the calmness, the seriousness, and the slight impatience. Bo Jingshen¡¯s gaze remained fixed on the drawing for a moment. Then, his eyes shifted to the woman sleeping soundly. Had too much time passed? Or had his complex emotions for her over the years caused him to almost forget, he had almost forgotten that the woman he once loved the most was a quiet person who enjoyed drawing. She was a talented student at the University of Arts, where she breathed life into her artwork. But it seemed that she had strayed further and further away from the life she had once envisioned. Instead of holding a paintbrush, she now wandered through the banquets and business world¡­ Was this the price of growing up? Growing up wasn¡¯t good at all, was it? Bo Jingshen bent down, effortlessly picking her up, and returned to the room. When Su Lu woke up, it was early the next morning. Su Lu didn¡¯t know how she had ended up back in bed. She had fallen asleep on the sofa. Because she had slept well, she happily rolled around on the big bed. Then, she opened her groggy eyes and saw the silhouette of a man standing by the window, speaking softly on the phone. He was not holding his phone, but the landline receiver on the desk by the window. ¡°No need to let her come up. Yes, if she likes to wait, let her wait,¡± Bo Jingshen¡¯s voice was deep, and there was a hint of coldness in his tone. Su Lu hadn¡¯t yet grasped the meaning of his words or who he was referring to. Bo Jingshen ended the call and turned his gaze towards her. He stood against the light, holding a coffee cup in one hand, and the collar of his deep blue bathrobe revealed a glimpse of his chest. He was unbelievably handsome. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Su Lu regained her senses and asked. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, go back to sleep for a while if you¡¯re not fully awake,¡± Bo Jingshen said as he observed her sleepy appearance. Su Lu shook her head. ¡°I won¡¯t go back to sleep.¡± Bo Jingshen nodded. ¡°Alright then, get up. Let¡¯s go downstairs for breakfast.¡± He picked up his mobile phone from the table and made a call. After a while, someone finally answered the call. From this distance, Su Lu could almost hear Jiang Li¡¯s plaintive wailing. It was the wailing of someone whose peaceful dream had been disrupted. Jiang Li said, ¡°Ahh! Bo Jingshen, you heartless person!¡± Bo Jingshen questioned, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to stay at my place? Where are you right now?¡± Jiang Li pleaded, ¡°Please spare me! Can¡¯t you wait until I wake up?¡± Bo Jingshen said, ¡°I¡¯ve prepared the room for you. Hurry up and come over.¡± Jiang Li skeptically asked, ¡°What¡¯s your true intention behind all this care and attention?¡± Bo Jingshen responded, ¡°Didn¡¯t you claim that you were ready to sacrifice everything for me? Well, now I need your assistance. Come over and take care of the person downstairs.¡± Jiang Li inquired, ¡°Who is it exactly?¡± Bo Jingshen revealed, ¡°It appears to be someone named Su Jiao.¡± Su Lu blinked, and her expression instantly changed. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 39 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio ¡°You must be kidding!¡± Jiang Li¡¯s expression also cracked when he heard Su Jiao¡¯s name. ¡°You¡¯re going back on your word just like that?¡± Bo Jingshen asked, ¡°You mentioned you were willing to face any risk for me, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you change something else to make me risk any danger? Why does it have to be Su Jiao?¡± Jiang Li cried out. Su Lu blinked at the side. She had the same thought. Why did it have to be Su Jiao? And¡­ How did Su Jiao find this place? She had rejected all of Su Jiao¡¯s calls, and it sounded like Bo Jingshen had already expected and arranged everything in advance. What had she missed? ¡°Because if you don¡¯t handle this, then I¡¯ll have to do it,¡± Bo Jingshen said firmly, ¡°I¡¯m not willing to do that.¡± Jiang Li was speechless. Jiang Li was on the verge of depression. When he thought that Su Yukang wanted to send Su Jiao to Bo Jingshen, he thought that Bo Jingshen was here to help him solve his problems. After all, before Bo Jingshen returned to the country, Su Yukang had always targeted him. But now¡­ Was he the fool all along? Seeing that Jiang Li did not respond, Bo Jingshen said calmly, ¡°Fine, then I won¡¯t invest in your project.¡± Su Lu was speechless. Su Lu on the side pondered, ¡°Was it so hasty? I guess he¡¯s banking on Jiang Li¡¯s character.¡± As expected, the weary voice of Second Young Master Jiang came through on the other end of the phone, ¡°I¡¯ll handle it.¡± ¡°Alright, hurry up,¡± Bo Jingshen urged. Bo Jingshen hung up the phone. He met Su Lu¡¯s eyes filled with confusion. Bo Jingshen explained calmly, ¡°Yesterday, your secretary called, saying that she couldn¡¯t handle Su Yukang¡¯s harassment anymore. I picked up the call since you were sleeping. I forgot to tell you when you woke up.¡± ¡°I see,¡± Su Lu then realized something, ¡°So that¡¯s why Su Jiao knows I¡¯m staying here.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, let Jiang Er deal with it,¡± Bo Jingshen said nonchalantly, showing no remorse for betraying Jiang Er, ¡°Let¡¯s freshen up and go downstairs for breakfast.¡± They could have had breakfast delivered to their room, but the hotel¡¯s second-floor restaurant also offered a buffet breakfast. Since Bo Jingshen suggested going downstairs, Su Lu quickly freshened up. The two of them changed into comfortable attire and headed downstairs. They arrived at the second-floor restaurant. Su Lu was taken aback, ¡°The second floor has this kind of layout?¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a one-way glass,¡± Bo Jingshen explained, placing a plate of croissants on the table along with a small pot of black coffee. Although the window of the restaurant on the second floor was a floor-to-ceiling window, it was not a window that faced the outside. What could be seen from the one-way glass of the floor-to-ceiling window was the situation in the lobby on the first floor of the hotel. At this moment, they could see a beautiful woman sitting on one of the sofas in the lobby. Su Jiao was indeed beautiful, but her style was different from Su Lu¡¯s. Su Lu had a gentle curve to his eyebrows and delicate facial features. Her whole persona emanated a clean and soft texture. Su Jiao was Zhu Xinyan¡¯s child, so she looked more like Zhu Xinyan. Back then, Zhu Xinyan was able to be married by Su Yukang as a secondary lover among a group of little lovers. Her seductive and enchanting appearance played a significant role. Su Jiao had the same long and upturned eyebrows as Zhu Xinyan, unlike Su Lu¡¯s innocent and gentle deer-like eyes. Su Jiao¡¯s eyebrows always carried a sultry gaze, along with full lips and a slightly pointed chin. To be honest, such a look might make one feel it was not dignified enough, but to some men, she was quite charming. Even when she was angry, she seemed to exude a charming resentment. At this moment, Su Jiao¡¯s eyebrows furrowed as she stared at her phone. She was unable to connect the call, grinding her teeth in frustration. ¡°What¡¯s so impressive about her! She¡¯s just a cheap good-for-nothing, yet she¡¯s acting all high and mighty!¡± She quickly dialed another number. This time, the call was quickly answered. As soon as the call connected, Su Jiao sweetly complained, ¡°Dad! I can¡¯t even see her! Without her consent, the hotel reception won¡¯t let me go up. Now I can only wait in the hotel lobby! We¡¯re family, how could she do this?¡± ¡°That despicable woman! She¡¯s gone too far! I¡¯ll call her right now. You wait in the lobby for a while,¡± Su Yukang¡¯s voice was filled with anger, but the second half of his sentence carried a hint of gentle coaxing. ¡°Got it,¡± Su Jiao mumbled and ended the call. Su Lu picked up her glass of milk and took a sip. She shifted her gaze from the lobby downstairs to her phone on the table, thinking, ¡°It¡¯s about to ring.¡± Sure enough, within a few seconds, the phone on the table vibrated, indicating an incoming call from Su Yukang. Su Lu didn¡¯t reach out to answer it when the phone rang a few times. Just as she was about to reach for it, Bo Jingshen held her phone down. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to answer, then don¡¯t.¡± ¡°Can I evade it?¡± Su Lu casually remarked, uttering four words that carried a sense of indifference and lightness. Bo Jingshen was stunned when he heard her words. It was as if these four short words encompassed all kinds of helplessness. Su Lu picked up her phone and answered the call, holding it thirty centimeters away from her ear. She could still hear Su Yukang¡¯s angry voice on the other end of the phone, indicating how loud he was speaking. ¡°Su Lu, do you think you¡¯re invincible? You didn¡¯t pick up the call! No reply to messages! I asked your secretary at your company, and she had no clue. Otherwise, she pretended not to know! ¡°President Liu has also been offended by you! We¡¯ve been partners for so many years without any issues, but you managed to mess it up! You offended him over a simple gathering. Your sister came to Hai City to see you, and you didn¡¯t even let her come up to your room? You made her wait in the hotel lobby?!¡± Su Lu had anticipated these angry words, so she didn¡¯t show any change in her expression. She even pinched a small piece of bread and calmly chewed it. On the other hand, Bo Jingshen¡¯s brow furrowed. Su Yukang¡¯s attitude and these unpleasant words¡­However, what made Bo Jingshen bothered the most wasn¡¯t Su Yukang¡¯s attitude or words, but Su Lu¡¯s usual indifference when faced with these vicious words. It was as if she had already experienced such insults countless times. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you saying anything? Am I falsely accusing you? What are you trying to imply now? Are you being stubborn?¡± Compared to Su Lu¡¯s calm demeanor, Su Yukang¡¯s voice was filled with anger, and he even sounded out of breath. Obviously, he was very angry. ¡°Now, go downstairs immediately! Don¡¯t make Jiao Jiao wait in the lobby! Can you hear me? Hello? Can you hear me? Speak!¡± ¡°I¡¯m not at the hotel right now,¡± Su Lu replied nonchalantly. With just a simple sentence, Su Lu quickly silenced Su Yukang. ¡°What? Then where are you? It¡¯s early in the morning!¡± ¡°I¡¯m just out having fun. Wasn¡¯t it your idea for me to come to Hai City and relax?¡± ¡°What a disappointment you are! Gu Xin even took his little lover abroad for a vacation, and you want to relax!¡± As soon as Su Yukang said that Bo Jingshen¡¯s brow furrowed even deeper. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 40 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Su Lu immediately felt a chilling coldness and couldn¡¯t help but think that Su Yukang was always bringing up Gu Xin for no reason. The man sitting across from Su Lu was like someone suffering from Gu Xin stress syndrome. No matter how good his mood was, when he heard the name, Gu Xin, his face turned coldly instantly. Su Lu couldn¡¯t be bothered to talk to Su Yukang anymore and ended the call. Bo Jingshen had a cold gaze as he sipped his coffee, remaining silent. Fortunately, Jiang Li arrived shortly after, entering through the hotel¡¯s entrance with his head down. He glanced at Su Jiao¡¯s back in the waiting area before hurrying up to the second floor. ¡°Huff¡­ huff¡­¡± Jiang Li was panting. It was unknown whether he was angry or running. He rushed towards their table and picked up the untouched glass of lemonade from beside Bo Jingshen, chugging it down. ¡°Why are you in such a hurry?¡± ¡°You still have the nerve to say that!¡± Jiang Li glared at Bo Jingshen, ¡°Wasn¡¯t it you who told me to hurry up?¡± Su Lu couldn¡¯t help but size up this renowned playboy of Feng City. She felt that he was completely different from what she had imagined. Was he really this obedient? ¡°Want something to eat?¡± Bo Jingshen asked. Jiang Li waved his hand, ¡°I¡¯m not hungry, I¡¯ve already eaten.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Bo Jingshen lifted his chin. ¡°Go ahead.¡± Jiang Li almost burst out laughing, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m Pikachu? Go ahead? What kind of ¡®go ahead¡¯ is that?¡± The corners of Su Lu¡¯s mouth were about to crack. Jiang Li looked at her, and Su Lu lowered her gaze like an innocent little animal. ¡°Sigh, Su Lu, in the end, this is all your fault, right?¡± Jiang Li¡¯s words didn¡¯t carry any complaints, only a sense of helplessness. Su Lu replied, ¡°Well, you can¡¯t put it that way. After all, she came because of you¡­ well, you can consider it being attracted by your fame.¡± Jiang Li looked at Su Lu in disbelief. He had never noticed before that she had the potential to be humorous. Jiang Li, like a heroic warrior rushing into battle, said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯m off! In any case, the two of you¡­¡± He glanced at Bo Jingshen and said, ¡°If you refuse to invest in me, it would be an unforgivable injustice!¡± Then he turned to Su Lu and added, ¡°If you don¡¯t collaborate with me on that project, it would be a breach of trust!¡± Su Lu pressed her palms together and rubbed them together like a fly, filled with a pleading gesture. Compared to Jiang Li¡¯s hurried footsteps when he came running. His footsteps as he went downstairs were noticeably lighter. As she watched him leave, Su Lu softly asked Bo Jingshen, ¡°Is it too difficult for Jiang Li?¡± ¡°Not to that extent.¡± Bo Jingshen glanced at her, ¡°Jiang Er is just like you.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Su Lu didn¡¯t understand. ¡°He¡¯s very used to these kinds of situations and knows how to handle them,¡± Bo Jingshen explained without any hint of mockery or sarcasm. ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­¡± Su Lu trailed off, unsure of what to say. Bo Jingshen didn¡¯t wait for her to deny it. He added lightly, ¡°It¡¯s what they call the standard social interaction in high society.¡± Su Lu had initially wanted to refute this, but after thinking about it, she realized that she had encountered Bo Jingshen three times at social gatherings, including the incident at Yunding. Furthermore, she had been caught by him once, and in the case of being forced to drink by Liu Qiming in Hai City, Bo Jingshen had even come to her rescue¡­ It seemed that she didn¡¯t have the confidence to retort. Downstairs, Jiang Li had already approached Su Jiao. There was an impeccable smile on his face. It was probably the kind of smile that Bo Jingshen described as customary in high society. The moment Su Jiao saw Jiang Li, her face, which was originally distorted due to anger, instantly smoothed out and turned into a charming smile. It was as if the gloominess from before had never appeared. Moreover, the two of them even looked like they were having a good conversation. It had to be said that this was the kind of skill one developed from frequently dealing with such occasions. When Bo Jingshen and Su Lu were nearly done eating, they noticed that Su Jiao and Jiang Li had already left the hotel lobby together. They did not know where Su Jiao and Jiang Li were going. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Bo Jingshen said. ¡°After all, it¡¯s not the first time Su Yukang has tried to set them up, and he can handle it.¡± ¡°Indeed¡­ it¡¯s been difficult for him,¡± Su Lu said. Bo Jingshen replied, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about Jiang Er. Even if all the renowned ladies in Feng City take turns, they won¡¯t be able to take him down. He has someone in his heart. These are all superficial social obligations.¡± Su Lu and Bo Jingshen returned to their room. They originally thought that there would be some awkwardness, but there was none at all. One of them occupied the desk, and the other took the dining table. They both had their respective tasks to attend to, resulting in an unusually harmonious atmosphere. It felt reminiscent of the time when Bo Jingshen had to study for exams and Su Lu had to paint. Although they were in the same space, neither of them interfered with the other, demonstrating a sense of harmony and understanding. Su Yukang didn¡¯t call again to berate her, likely because he was satisfied with the meeting between Jiang Li and Su Jiao. He only sent a message over, ¡°That¡¯s more like it! Sisters should support each other! Otherwise, why did I raise you for so many years? But no matter what, you should try your best to introduce Jiao Jiao to President Bo. I heard from Liu Qiming that you¡¯re quite close to President Bo?¡± Su Lu ignored the message and turned off her phone screen, focusing on the documents on her computer screen. At noon, she finally finished her work. She closed her laptop and ground the coffee beans on the tea table. She put the coffee powder that emitted a strong fragrance into the mocha pot and slowly brewed a pot of fragrant black coffee. Su Lu took only one sip and let out a contented sigh. Then, she poured another cup and walked quietly into the inner room, placing it on the desk. Bo Jingshen looked up at her. ¡°I made it. Give it a try,¡± Su Lu said. Bo Jingshen took a sip from the cup and to his surprise, it tasted delicious. His eyebrows raised slightly. He took another sip, glanced at his watch, and stood up with the cup in his hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Where are we going?¡± Su Lu asked, holding the cup with both hands and blinking. ¡°Jiang Li got the yacht he ordered. He said he wants to test it out in Hai City and have a yacht party. Today.¡± ¡°Today?¡± Su Lu thought about Jiang Li and Su Jiao leaving together in the morning¡­ She didn¡¯t voice her thoughts, but Bo Jingshen seemed to understand. ¡°He probably doesn¡¯t want to deal with Su Jiao alone,¡± Bo Jingshen said. It was evident that Su Jiao was a difficult person to handle. Su Lu thought about Su Jiao¡¯s personality and felt that it was not so difficult to understand Jiang Li¡¯s situation. But before heading to the yacht party, they made a stop at the hospital. On this matter, the two of them seemed to have a tacit understanding. Bo Jingshen said, ¡°I need to change my dressing. You can go to the Medical Cosmetics Department first. I¡¯ll come and find you after I¡¯m done.¡± Su Lu disagreed with Bo Jingshen¡¯s arrangement and shook her head. ¡°I¡¯ll accompany you to change your dressing first.¡± Bo Jingshen fell silent for a few seconds and then nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± No one objected to Su Lu¡¯s accompanying Bo Jingshen into the treatment room, so Su Lu sat on a nearby chair and watched as the nurse removed the bandages from his wound. She carefully picked out the fine threads that resembled centipede legs and pulled out the sections of blackened flesh from his skin. Her fingertips¡­ instinctively pressed into her palm, causing a few sticky strands of blood to seep out. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible.