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Deep in the night, Bo Ying huddled in the corner, biting her quilt.
The mouse in their room had been removed, and the room had been thoroughly checked, confirming there were no more mice, cockroaches, or other animals. However, neither of them felt much like sleeping anymore.
Yu Mengjia lay in the bottom bunk, rubbing her sore eyes, “Yingying, are you asleep?”
“...No.”
Yu Mengjia: “What should I do? I feel like I can’t keep going.”
It wasn’t because of the heavy workload, nor because the clients’ cases were difficult to handle or communicate. It was because of the environment.
To be honest, Bo Ying felt a bit of it too.
She was fearless of everything except cockroaches, mice, and spiders, and unfortunately, they had all of them here.
She looked at the yellowed ceiling of the room and sighed, “I’m a little scared too.”
Admitting it wasn’t hard.
Yu Mengjia: “Then what should we do?”
Bo Ying thought for a moment and comforted her, “There’s nothing here now. From now on, the first thing we do when entering or leaving the room is close the door tightly. There are no holes in the house, so I don’t think mice can get in.”
“Really?” Yu Mengjia asked uncertainly, “None from now on?”
Bo Ying smiled, forcing herself to say, “Really. Trust me. At worst, maybe we’ll develop the ability to not be afraid of mice.”
Yu Mengjia’s voice was tearful, and she said aggrievedly, “Don’t say that. I really don’t want to develop that skill.”
Bo Ying: “...”
She paused, then whispered, “Actually, me too.”
She didn’t want to either, but what could they do now?
“You just called CEO He. What did he say?”
Yu Mengjia’s emotions stabilized a bit, and she started to gossip.
At the mention of this, Bo Ying felt a little embarrassed.
She guessed He Jingxiu never expected his girlfriend’s first call for help to be about a mouse.
When she spoke those words, she clearly felt He Jingxiu fall silent for two seconds before comforting her.
“He didn’t say anything,” Bo Ying shyly rubbed the tip of her nose. “He just told me to find male colleagues or locals to deal with it, and then to seal the windows tightly so no more mice could get in.”
Yu Mengjia’s eyelid twitched, and she let out an “Ah,” saying, “That’s it?”
Bo Ying: “Mm.”
“...” Yu Mengjia was silent for a moment, then said, “Shouldn’t CEO He have said, ‘Then come back now, don’t do this anymore’?”
That would fit his boss identity.
Bo Ying chuckled, “What are you thinking?”
She rested her chin on her hand, “You watch too many dramas. He Jingxiu isn’t that kind of person.”
Hearing that, Yu Mengjia was curious, “What kind of person is CEO He?”
“Hmm...” Bo Ying smiled, her fear greatly diminished. She slowly lay down, then said, “He’s the kind of person who will comfort me when I encounter difficulties and will immediately offer solutions for me to choose how to handle them. As for what you said about not working, he might say it jokingly sometimes, but not seriously.”
Especially when she was truly about to back down, He Jingxiu would not encourage it.
He always encouraged her to move forward, because he knew that Bo Ying yearned to move forward. Retreating was only because she encountered difficulties at the moment, she became afraid, and she lacked courage.
Hearing Bo Ying say this, Yu Mengjia sighed with emotion, “CEO He truly lives up to his boss title.”
Bo Ying couldn’t help but laugh, “You have a point there.”
The two chatted about He Jingxiu and work, and gradually, sleepiness set in.
Before going to bed, Bo Ying didn’t forget to say goodnight to He Jingxiu.
Originally, when she made that call and He Jingxiu finished explaining the solution, he told her to call him back once it was handled, and that he would coax her to sleep if she was scared.
But Bo Ying thought that if she made the call, Yu Mengjia would be left alone to overthink, so she refused.
As soon as she sent the message, He Jingxiu replied: [Not scared anymore?]
Bo Ying: [Mm, Mengjia is asleep.]
He Jingxiu: [Good, tell me if you can’t sleep.]
Bo Ying: [Mm. Goodnight.]
He Jingxiu: [Goodnight.]
Bo Ying put down her phone and immediately fell asleep, while He Jingxiu was still on the road.
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He had known before that Bo Ying’s workplace environment wasn’t good, but he hadn’t expected it to be so bad. The moment he received her tearful call, he couldn’t put his mind at ease.
However, at this moment, he wasn’t exactly coming alone.
Luo Xiao knew Bo Ying was out working and specifically sought him out for drinks and dinner. He Jingxiu refused the drinks, so the two grown men reluctantly ate a meal together.
Dinner was made by Aunt Chen. After eating, Luo Xiao didn’t leave, saying that since Bo Ying wasn’t home, he wanted to strengthen his bond with He Bomei.
This “bonding” continued until Bo Ying’s phone call.
After hanging up the phone, He Jingxiu prepared to leave.
Luo Xiao volunteered to be CEO He’s driver, and He Jingxiu naturally gave him the opportunity.
“Why is the place Gu Ning chose so far away?” Luo Xiao yawned, “It’s too far.”
He Jingxiu glanced at him, “Let me drive for a bit.”
“No,” Luo Xiao said, “I said I’d be the driver today. There’s no reason for the boss to drive.”
He Jingxiu was silent for a moment, then said bluntly, “You’re already sleepy. I’ll drive. I’m mainly concerned about my own safety.”
Luo Xiao: “...”
What kind of friends had he made?!
The driver and passenger switched seats. Only then did Luo Xiao remember to ask, “Is your girlfriend asleep?”
He Jingxiu: “Mm.”
Luo Xiao stared at him for a long time, then suddenly said, “Why didn’t I know before that you were such a love-struck person?”
“?”
He Jingxiu glared at him, “What do you mean?”
Luo Xiao chuckled, complaining, “What do you mean? Your girlfriend cries, and you drive all the way here through mountains and rivers. Isn’t that being love-struck?”
And it was in the middle of the night.
He Jingxiu didn’t think he was love-struck. Bo Ying rarely needed him. If she said she did, he naturally had to come see her.
He was worried.
More importantly, he had arranged his work properly; he wasn’t just abandoning his work and running off.
The He Group could operate as usual even without him for a day or two.
He Jingxiu raised an eyebrow, “I take that as you being envious.”
Luo Xiao choked, “Envious of what?”
He Jingxiu shrugged, “What do you think?”
“...”
Luo Xiao didn’t want to talk to him anymore. After a moment of silence, Luo Xiao couldn’t help but babble again, “Why is it that a handsome, charming, and rich man like me doesn’t have a partner, but you and Pei Yan, with your lonely bachelor personas, can still find partners?”
“Has the taste of girls changed now?”
He Jingxiu pondered for a moment and told him, “You don’t understand yourself deeply enough.”
Luo Xiao: “...”
“I’m sleeping,” he put his seat back, “Wake me up in two hours, we’ll take turns driving.”
“Mm.”
Driving from Beicheng to Bo Ying’s internship location would take nearly ten hours.
All flights were grounded late at night, and the earliest flight was at 6 AM. He Jingxiu couldn’t wait and didn’t want to wait.
He took a moment to glance at his phone. There was no message from Bo Ying, so it seemed she was truly asleep.
Thinking of this, the stone in He Jingxiu’s heart finally settled.
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Bo Ying had been running around all day, then scared by a mouse for half an hour, leaving her physically and mentally exhausted.
She held her phone, tilted her head, and closed her eyes, falling asleep.
Because of what He Jingxiu said to her, she even had a good dream in the end.
When she woke up, the white light from outside the window pierced through, particularly dazzling.
There were curtains where they were staying, but the curtains were made of thin fabric, only able to block people’s eyes, not the strong light.
Bo Ying pulled out her phone and checked the time; it was a little past seven.
It could be deadly cold outside at seven in the winter.
She snuggled under the covers and poked He Jingxiu’s profile picture.
As soon as she tapped it, the man replied: [Awake?]
Bo Ying curved her lips: [Why did you reply so quickly? Were you waiting for my message?]
He Jingxiu: [Just happened to see it. What time do you start work this morning?]
Bo Ying: [The rule is 9 AM, but it’s a bit noisy outside now, so I guess we’ll start work after breakfast. The family Fang Boyu and I were responsible for yesterday was harder to communicate with, so we need to spend more time.]
He Jingxiu: [What are you planning to eat for breakfast?]
Bo Ying: [I don’t know what’s here. I really miss Aunt Chen’s mini wontons, sob sob.]
Aunt Chen was used to making her own wontons, and sometimes even made dumplings for the two of them.
Bo Ying particularly liked eating them. She always felt that cooking at home made it warm and feel like a home.
Every time she ate, she could eat a lot.
Seeing Bo Ying’s message, He Jingxiu smiled helplessly: [Only want to eat that?]
Bo Ying: [Mm, and I want to eat the beef noodles you cook.]
He Jingxiu: [Okay.]
Bo Ying: [Make it for me when I get home.]
He Jingxiu: [Okay.]
He was very good-tempered, agreeing to everything one by one.
After chatting with He Jingxiu for a bit, Bo Ying finally got up and went out with Yu Mengjia to wash up.
She was shivering from the cold, so she casually threw on a down jacket and went out without makeup.
As soon as she stepped out, there was a cameraman outside.
The two met face-to-face, Bo Ying blinked, “So early, is it cold?”
The cameraman smiled, “Not bad, we’re wearing a lot.”
Bo Ying smiled brightly, “Thank you for your hard work.”
The cameraman looked at her, “You guys are up quite early.”
Bo Ying raised an eyebrow, “Are the others not up yet?”
“That’s right.”
Bo Ying smiled, joking, “Mengjia and I are hungry and want to go eat breakfast early. Have you eaten?”
She chatted idly with the cameraman and director, showing no airs of a pampered young lady.
Bo Ying was always a very easygoing person. She could talk about anything, and her temper was good. By the end of the show, all the staff loved her.
“Yes, we’ve eaten.”
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After washing up, Bo Ying and Yu Mengjia went to buy breakfast.
There was a small breakfast shop by the roadside. It didn’t have many items, but it had steamed buns, fried dough sticks, soy milk, and various bean porridges served in cups with straws.
Bo Ying was a bit hungry, but she wasn’t particularly keen on any of these.
Considering the amount of work in the morning, she bought a cup of porridge.
“You’re only eating this much?” Yu Mengjia looked at her, “Do you want a fried dough stick?”
“No, I’m afraid it’ll be too greasy.”
Yu Mengjia: “Then have a bun. This isn’t enough for you.”
Bo Ying was exasperated, “Alright.”
She really did eat very little.
After buying, the two walked towards the work meeting point.
When they arrived at the office, no one was inside.
Bo Ying and Yu Mengjia didn’t feel out of place and were busy with their own tasks.
Not long after, other colleagues also arrived.
“Had breakfast?”
Everyone greeted each other and chatted.
“Bo Ying, Mengjia, how did you sleep last night?”
Yu Mengjia: “Alright, I eventually got tired and fell asleep.”
A colleague laughed, “Check carefully before you go to sleep tonight. If there are any, we’ll come catch them for you again.”
Bo Ying: “...Don’t say that. If there are any more, I’m seriously going to be scared away.”
A few people burst into laughter, and the atmosphere was harmonious.
After breakfast, everyone started to get busy.
Bo Ying and Fang Boyu continued to tackle the difficult problem they couldn’t solve yesterday.
“I think we need to communicate with them patiently, and tell them that supporting their elderly parents is mandated by law. If not, we can take them to court.”
Bo Ying was incredibly calm in this regard, “If our communication doesn’t work, then that’s the only way.”
Fang Boyu agreed.
Most people who haven’t dealt with the law think these are just decorations and won’t actually affect them.
But they do.
For any matter, for anyone, as long as the reason for the lawsuit is legitimate, you can uphold your rightful interests.
After they finished communicating, they decided not to work together. They would split up to make faster progress.
Once everything was arranged, the two prepared to leave.
Bo Ying had just taken two steps out the door when Gu Ning’s assistant approached.
“Miss Bo.”
Bo Ying paused, turning back, “What’s wrong?”
The assistant glanced at the cameraman, then walked closer, “Sister Ning called you to her side for a moment.”
“Ah?”
Bo Ying thought for a moment, “But it’s working hours now.”
Assistant: “...Just for a moment.”
“Is it urgent?” Bo Ying asked, “If not, can we talk during lunch break? It’s working hours now.”
The assistant was bewildered; she didn’t know if it was urgent either.
She hesitated for a moment, and Bo Ying, acting decisively, threw out a line, “If it’s not urgent, I’ll find the director at noon. I’m busy now!”
“...”
On the other side, Luo Xiao was watching the monitor.
Hearing Bo Ying’s words, he couldn’t help but laugh, “It seems CEO He’s bowl of noodles will be mine after all.”
Gu Ning glanced at him.
Luo Xiao paused slightly, then asked softly, “Do you want to eat it?”
“No.”
Gu Ning said expressionlessly, “Go tell CEO He not to make the noodles anymore.”
Luo Xiao: “Too late, he should be done by now.”
The two arrived here around 8 AM. He Jingxiu wasn’t in a hurry to find Bo Ying. Instead, he asked Luo Xiao to borrow a kitchen from Gu Ning.
Gu Ning was very speechless but had no choice but to help.
As soon as he got out of the car, He Jingxiu burrowed into a local resident’s kitchen, battling to make beef noodles.
Just as he finished speaking, He Jingxiu entered from outside.
He glanced at the monitor and asked, “She didn’t come?”
Gu Ning nodded, “She’s eager to work.”
He Jingxiu nodded, his expression calm, “Let her be busy first.”
He pulled out an empty chair to the side and sat down, looking at Gu Ning, “Can you zoom in on her monitor for me?”
Gu Ning: “...”
She paused, then asked, “Where are your beef noodles?”
He Jingxiu: “Those are Bo Ying’s.”
Gu Ning was furious, “I even lent you the kitchen, and you won’t even treat me to a bowl of beef noodles?”
He Jingxiu pointed behind him, “Have Luo Xiao make it for you.”
“...”
After a brief standoff, He Jingxiu thought it would be a waste not to eat it, so he had Luo Xiao bring it over.
Gu Ning took advantage, and while eating, didn’t forget to mock him, “I see you weren’t surprised at all that Bo Ying didn’t come. Did you guess?”
He Jingxiu: “Pretty much.”
They arrived a little late, right during her working hours. Even if he had called her, she might not have come.
Gu Ning choked slightly, puzzled, “You knew and still went to make it?”
“I thought I could make it in time.” There were actually a few minutes left when he got out of the car.
Also, he thought Bo Ying would be able to spare ten minutes if the director called, but he hadn’t expected her to refuse so firmly.
Or rather, he had anticipated it, but still wanted to have it ready for her, just in case.
Gu Ning listened and smiled, “You really changed after falling in love.”
He Jingxiu raised an eyebrow, “Is it that obvious?”
Gu Ning nodded. She had also known He Jingxiu for a long time and had never seen him like this before.
He Jingxiu smiled, neither denying nor truly admitting it.
He felt that he hadn’t changed, only that he was different when facing Bo Ying.
He looked at the monitor. Bo Ying was running outside. The wind was strong, and her nose was red from the cold.
He Jingxiu frowned, wanting to get up and find her several times to give her clothes, but remembering her work attitude of not wanting to be disturbed, he gave up.
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Busy until noon, Bo Ying and Fang Boyu finally had a breakthrough.
The two had thought of all possible methods, and in the end, they could only use threats, laying out the laws and regulations before them to make them understand that they had ways to forcibly make them pay support to their elderly parents.
This was their rightful duty.
At 12:30, the two rested.
Everyone ate lunch together. The program team had already arranged it.
Bo Ying sat down and lowered her head to message He Jingxiu.
Just as she sent it, Fang Boyu suddenly brought a bowl of noodles and placed it in front of her.
Bo Ying hadn’t even reacted when Yu Mengjia exclaimed, “Hey, where did these beef noodles come from? They look so delicious!”
She was stunned, looking at the steaming noodles in front of her, then turned to look at Fang Boyu.
“Did you make it?”
Fang Boyu: “...Do you think so?”
Bo Ying blinked, then suddenly snapped back to reality and looked around, “Where is he?”
Fang Boyu smiled, “You haven’t even eaten yet, why are you asking about him?”
Bo Ying finally realized why Gu Ning’s assistant had come to find her at the monitoring room that morning.
She stood up, “Is he still in the monitoring room?”
Fang Boyu shook his head, “He went to buy things. CEO He told you to eat first, and he’ll come over after you finish.”
“...Oh.”
Yu Mengjia, listening nearby, couldn’t help but say, “Damn it, CEO He came?”
“Mm.”
Yu Mengjia: “CEO He made these noodles?”
“...Mm.”
Yu Mengjia was silent for a few seconds, then asked, “Bo Ying, teach me. How can I find a boyfriend like CEO He?”
Hearing her words, everyone burst into laughter.
Bo Ying’s eyes were full of laughter as she contentedly finished the beef noodles she had been craving all morning.
Just as she finished eating, she heard a voice beside her.
“CEO He is here.”
Bo Ying turned around and saw the man slowly walking towards her.
He Jingxiu stopped beside Bo Ying, greeted the other lawyers and her colleagues, and said with a smile, “I’ll borrow Bo Ying for a bit.”
Bo Ying’s supervising lawyer joked, “You can borrow her for the whole afternoon, just return her during working hours.”
He Jingxiu promised, “Certainly.”
He took Bo Ying’s hand and left the camera’s monitoring range.
Bo Ying’s lips curved upwards as she lowered her gaze to his palm, playfully tickling it.
“CEO He.”
He Jingxiu looked at her.
Bo Ying suppressed a laugh, “Why did you come?”
He Jingxiu gave her a look that said, “You know perfectly well why.”
Bo Ying couldn’t help it; the curve of her lips widened, and she hugged him, saying, “If I had known it was you looking for me this morning, I would have gone.”
She regretted it now.
He Jingxiu rubbed her hair, “Let me see.”
“See what?”
The two had reached a corner where no one would come.
He Jingxiu stared into her eyes, teasing her, “To see how the troublesome little one who was scared to tears by a mouse is doing today.”
Bo Ying: “...”
She gave him an irritated glare, “Are you here to annoy me?”
He Jingxiu laughed, pulled her into his embrace, kissed her ear, and said nothing.
Bo Ying was held very tightly, her breathing a little labored.
She struggled twice, laughing at him, “CEO He, you’re holding me so tight I can’t breathe.”
He Jingxiu slightly loosened his grip, looking down at her.
Bo Ying looked up, unable to suppress the joy in her heart, and actively stood on her tiptoes to kiss him.
Her lips had just touched the corner of his mouth when a child’s voice suddenly came from the side.
“Oh my god, someone’s kissing here! Shame on them!”
“............”
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