Jiang Shichu thought Qin Manshu was heartless, but he also felt that he was just pathetic. She had already shown her disdain so obviously, yet he still apologized. He could tell that he had made Qin Manshu feel embarrassed.
The hand gripping the balcony door handle tightly trembled slightly.
Qin Manshu turned around, almost touching the door, and Jiang Shichu was almost touching her. The two were very close, but only very close. Jiang Shichu was gentlemanly and restrained, but more importantly, he dared not get too close to Qin Manshu. He knew that if he got any closer, Qin Manshu might just slam the door and leave.
He felt a little sad, and the closer Qin Manshu and Yu Jingchen got, the more lost he felt.
If even Yu Jingchen can do it, why can't it be him?
He wanted to accuse Qin Manshu of being cruel, and to ask her why she always made such extreme choices, even though she agreed to help someone like Yu Jingchen but never went against Old Madam Qin.
Having reached this point, Jiang Shichu was at a loss for words.
His feelings were complicated. He had too many questions to ask. Sometimes, because of this unfulfilled desire, he almost wanted to die with Qin Manshu. This extreme thought made even Jiang Shichu feel that he was becoming more and more insane.
Give up.
If Qin Manshu is engaged, then give up.
He would help her with a few more things, but from now on, Qin Manshu would have to rely on herself; there was nothing more he could do for her.
His gaze softened.
He regained his composure, released the doorknob, and maintained a respectful distance.
“Didn’t you say you wanted to go public as soon as possible?” Jiang Shichu said, “Once the clinical trials are approved, we can basically start production. We don’t need to worry about the funding shortage anymore. Investors who rejected us before have called us more than once, expressing their willingness to invest even for just 0.1% of the shares. I’ll send you the information then, and you can make your own decision.”
"No need, you decide."
"Hyakushiki was always you—"
Qin Manshu's indifference towards Best Pharmaceuticals has always surprised Jiang Shichu. Jiang Shichu feels no joy because Best Pharmaceuticals was not something he built single-handedly. If he had single-handedly built the pharmaceutical company to this level and directly impacted the entire pharmaceutical industry, Jiang Shichu would not have this attitude.
Even though Baishi Pharmaceuticals was actually commissioned by Qin Manshu to work with Jiang Shichu, and the project was largely completed according to Qin Manshu's ideas, it was clear that Qin Manshu was not happy after achieving such a brilliant result. She was in low spirits and lacked enthusiasm, even giving the impression that this development was exactly what she had expected.
Qin Manshu spoke first: "Communicating with you can also improve your abilities. Since I said that you are mainly responsible for Baishi, it is still yours now, so you don't need to feel guilty."
Jiang Shichu silently responded.
After giving him the stick, Qin Manshu touched Jiang Shichu's hair.
Jiang Shichu clearly didn't like being treated like a little brother by Qin Manshu. He frowned and dodged Qin Manshu, saying, "Don't treat me like a child. I'm only a little younger than you."
“Even if he’s younger, he’s still a little brother.” Qin Manshu gently stroked Jiang Shichu’s hair. “Don’t move, let me touch him.”
Jiang Shichu couldn't refuse her. He hated his own personality and his inability to say no to Qin Manshu, but he couldn't control himself when he was in front of Qin Manshu.
He remained motionless as Qin Manshu stroked his hair, speaking to him gently as if talking to a child, "Ah, Chu."
As soon as she spoke, Jiang Shichu froze, staring at Qin Manshu in surprise. It had been a long time since she had spoken to him in such an intimate tone.
Her tone softened, a stark contrast to her initial coldness, as she continued, "You're the only person I trust most, so please don't let me down."
These were the last words Qin Manshu spoke to Jiang Shichu. She opened the door and left the balcony, leaving Jiang Shichu alone on the balcony.
Jiang Shichu knew perfectly well that this was Qin Manshu's usual trick, but he still couldn't resist. He lit several cigarettes in a row, and standing on the balcony, his mind was filled with the image of the gentle young lady who had reached out to him when he was bullied as a child.
She was different back then; she was gentle and reserved, not as prickly or unpredictable as she is now.
She had him completely under her thumb, and Jiang Shichu couldn't resist.
After finishing his cigarette, Jiang Shichu opened the door and left.
When Jiang Shichu reappeared, those who saw him went up to him and chatted with him politely. Jiang Shichu also composed himself and spoke to them politely.
An older senior whom Jiang Shichu had always admired couldn't help but pat Jiang Shichu on the shoulder and say, "Now it really is the world of you young people. To achieve such great success and still maintain such a calm and composed mindset is truly admirable."
Jiang Shichu humbly said, "Our team achieved this success by standing on the shoulders of our predecessors."
He sighed inwardly, feeling neither happy nor guilty about his idol's praise.
The participants for the seminar gradually arrived.
Jiang Shichu couldn't find Qin Manshu, so he asked the staff what was going on and why Qin Manshu had suddenly disappeared.
The staff member replied, "It should be President Qin presiding over this seminar now, but it seems that Madam Qin came by just now, and then President Qin went to the lounge with Madam Qin."
Old Mrs. Qin?
These kinds of events aren't usually handled by Qin Manshu, so why did Old Madam Qin suddenly come over?
Jiang Shichu prepared to go find Qin Manshu.
Grandma Qin did indeed come here specifically for this occasion. The medical staff accompanying her personally supported her. Even though Grandma Qin was becoming increasingly weak, her gaze remained sharp. When she saw Qin Manshu, she said directly, "Come with me."
Qin Manshu followed behind the old lady.
The old lady was already in a bad mood as soon as she entered the lounge. She stared at Qin Manshu and asked, "So you've already started to know how to be outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant?"
Qin Manshu remained silent.
"I'm asking you, have you done something behind my back?"
Qin Manshu initially thought it was about Baishi Pharmaceuticals, but the old lady's next words were, "You actually still plan to break up with Ji Shuli cleanly? Who told you to invite Ji Shuli to our Qin family's seminar?"
Qin Manshu was surprised that the old lady knew about this. Her heart sank, but she still forced a smile and said, "The Ji family is in the investment business..."
"I don't care what the Ji family does. What I'm asking is why our Qin family's seminar invited Ji Shuli." The old lady stared at Qin Manshu and asked, "Do you think I'm about to die and can't control you anymore?!"
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