Chapter 157 Returning the Property to its Rightful Owner

Shen Jiheng's expression was serious, and he asked in confusion, "What do you mean by that?"

Han Xi felt a little sad after hearing the old lady's story. It was heartbreaking to think that her grandmother had also been forced to separate from the person she loved.

Han Xi was deeply moved by the fact that the two of them silently loved each other in this way, but Shen Jiheng's attitude treated the Bo family as enemies.

How is this any different from the Shen family who broke up the couple back then, and how is it any different from the selfish old man back then?

"You don't seem to understand. What happened back then was the Shen family's fault. It was your grandfather who schemed against the Bo family, which led to their decline."

"If he hadn't overestimated his abilities, he wouldn't have ended up like this."

It turns out that people's joys and sorrows are truly not shared, and Shen Jiheng and she also have different focuses.

"So you think Grandpa wasn't wrong back then?"

"Of course they are wrong, but that doesn't mean the Bo family is all right. I believe Grandpa wouldn't target them for no reason; there must be something going on."

“You said last time that Grandpa went to Mount Wutai to cultivate himself because he was angered by Uncle’s matter, but now it seems to me that he went there to repent for what he did to the Bo family back then.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Jiheng felt a surge of anger. Why did Han Xi always side with others?

Seeing his expression, Han Xi softened his tone and said, "What I said was very fair and I didn't mean to offend you. Perhaps you should ask him yourself. I'm going to the hospital to visit Grandpa Bo now. Have Assistant Qin give me the jade pendant."

It's the Bo family again. Shen Jiheng could see that she was now completely thinking about Bo Siye.

If it weren't for the old lady's instructions, he would never have easily handed over the Hetian jade.

Han Xi gestured for him to make the call quickly, and Shen Jiheng reluctantly allowed Qin Chuan to deliver it now.

After hanging up the phone, he walked to Han Xi's side and said seriously, "Han Xi, I need to remind you that pity can sometimes be a weapon that harms you. One day you will regret what you have done."

Regardless of the extent of their grudges with the Bo family, Shen Jiheng was certain that Bo Siye was no ordinary person.

Now I even think that he had ulterior motives for going to the same school as me back then.

Since this person appeared in his life, Shen Jiheng's world seems to have changed.

He now connects all those bad things together, and they all bear the shadow of Bo Siye.

"I have eyes to see for myself, and I trust my intuition."

"You'd rather believe outsiders than me; you haven't considered that this makes me feel disheartened."

Han Xi bluntly said, "You act entirely according to your own mood, never considering the feelings of others. You used this method to take back the Hetian jade, which made Grandpa Bo so angry that he fainted."

Shen Jiheng sneered and retorted, "When it comes to methods, none of them are as clever as Bo Siye's. I only let him experience the feeling of being deceived by pretending to be sick to trick me away from the auction."

Anyone who offends Shen Jiheng will suffer; he simply wants Bo Siye to experience this kind of anger.

Han Xi shook her head: "I already said that these were my own ideas, and he had no idea about them."

“You’re still speaking up for him now. If he didn’t know the truth, why didn’t he take you with him? Why did he stay behind? How long are you going to protect him?”

Shen Jiheng suddenly felt that this scene seemed somewhat familiar.

Back then, no matter what Han Xi did, he never stood by her side to consider the issues.

Now all of these things are happening to me in turn, and so this is what it feels like.

Han Xi sighed and said, "There's no point in saying anything more now. I don't want to argue with you. You should stay and take care of Grandma."

After Han Xi finished speaking, she turned and left. She didn't want to face Shen Jiheng's critical gaze, which would remind her of the foolish things she had done.

Shen Jiheng watched her retreating figure without saying a word, but he knew very well that there was still a huge gap between them, and he wondered how it could be filled.

Han Xi waited for Qin Chuan at the entrance of the old house. Twenty minutes later, Qin Chuan arrived and handed the jade pendant to Han Xi, seemingly without understanding why.

When Qin Chuan received the order, he was curious. The president had gone to great lengths to retrieve the Hetian jade, so why was it being returned?

Han Xi's expression was also not good; could it be that the two of them had quarreled again?

“Miss Han, the president has been searching for this Hetian jade for many years, and it took a lot of money and manpower to get it. Why should we return it, and why should we ask for a single penny?”

Han Xi could tell from his surprised expression that he must have many questions in his mind.

However, it's not appropriate to discuss the feud between these two families with outsiders.

"This matter is a bit complicated and cannot be explained in a short time. Thank you for your help."

Qin Chuan nodded helplessly, understanding that these were not things he should pursue, but he said something else.

"Ever since Miss Han came back, the president seems to have become more energetic. He just doesn't have high emotional intelligence. If he says anything that makes you angry, please don't take it to heart."

Han Xi smiled slightly: "He is fortunate to have such a dedicated assistant like you."

After thanking him, Han Xi drove away with Hetian jade. Now she needed to comfort the frightened Grandpa Bo.

Han Xi arrived at the hospital ward and overheard Grandpa Bo giving him his last instructions. It seemed the old man was seriously ill this time.

She knocked on the door with a heavy heart, then walked in with a smile.

"Grandpa Bo, it's been a long time."

Bo Siye saw the box in her hand at a glance and stood up excitedly, not expecting that she could take the jade pendant back directly.

Originally, he wanted Han Xi to arrange a meeting with Shen Jiheng to negotiate and find a way to redeem the jade pendant.

"Han Xi, this..."

Han Xi handed over the box, saying, "Grandma asked me to give this to Grandpa Bo so that the jade pendant can be returned to its rightful owner."

Grandpa Bo propped himself up after hearing this, but his body was too weak to do so, so he lay back down.

Bo Siye took the box, stepped forward, opened it, took out the jade pendant, and handed it to him.

"Grandpa, look, the jade pendant is back."

He was simply puzzled as to why the Shen family would hand it over so easily. Taking advantage of his grandfather's fascination with the film, he pulled Han Xi aside and asked with concern, "Han Xi, what did he ask for? Did he make things difficult for you?"

Han Xi shook her head: "No, this is being returned in Grandma's name."

Bo Siye was puzzled and muttered, "The Shen family has always targeted our Bo family. Why would they kindly return the jade pendant? Could there be some conspiracy?"

Bo Siye had never mentioned it in the past, so Han Xi had no idea that there was any grudge between their two families.

Shen Jiheng only learned about these things today, but judging from Bo Siye's expression, he must have known about them long ago.

If that's the case, then did he know about it during their university years?

But he kept it a secret and even became his roommate. Han Xi always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"Siye, is there something you're hiding from me?"

Bo Siye laughed and said, "How could that be? I just can't figure it out."

Han Xi didn't want to pry into other people's family affairs. She turned her head and saw Grandpa Bo holding the jade pendant to his chest, his eyes full of sorrow and longing. He must be filled with regret.

Han Xi sighed inwardly, wondering if they should be allowed to meet.