Chapter 61: Going Crazy, Day 61: The Bo family is ruined, and the Nangong family is enriched...
Chapter 61
In the hospital corridor, the incandescent lights were bright and the ground was cold and pale.
Tan Mo, Aunt Fengjuan, Master Gao, and Xu Xiaonian were sitting on the corridor.
Xu Xiaonian was wearing a light yellow sleeveless dress. The air conditioner was on full blast, so she hugged her arms to keep warm.
Nangong Lie stood by, hesitating for a long time before taking off his thin shirt and jacket and handing it over. Xu Xiaonian looked up at him, and Nangong Lie raised his chin.
They haven't had a good conversation for a long time, and they don't know if it can be considered a breakup.
Xu Xiaonian was stunned. The cold feeling overcame her doubts. She took it and put on the coat.
Aunt Fengjuan hid behind Master Gao, using him as a stone to block the wind.
Tan Mo was also a little cold, and her eyes moved between them, feeling a little embarrassed.
For the first time, she realized that she was the superfluous one.
Well, she should just hold herself to keep warm.
"Mr. Tan, coat." Lu Xingjian walked over from Bo Yanli and handed over his coat.
He still looks obedient.
Tan Mo looked at him without reacting.
Nangong Lie snorted and said contemptuously, "To show kindness for no reason is either a traitor or a thief, Master Bo."
Everyone can hear the sarcasm here.
The three words "Mr. Bo" made Lu Xingjian stunned.
What happened after Zhao Yun was taken from the police station was truly unbelievable. Aunt Feng Juan thought for a long time before saying, "Assistant Lu, are you really Zhao Yun and President Bo's son?"
"I've never heard you mention your family situation before."
So when Lu Xingjian revealed himself, she was indeed shocked.
Aunt Fengjuan doesn't know as much about Bo Yanli as Nangong Lie does.
Nangong Lieke still remembers the time when Bo Yanli invited him and his colleagues including Tan Mo to attend a meeting, but the father and son did not behave like "father and son" at all.
Even the addresses were official, with people addressing each other as "Mr. Bo" and "Assistant Lu".
And Bo Yanli's son actually applied for the assistant position in his arch-rival's house. His hidden agenda was obvious.
He, Nangong Lie, is not that stupid!
Although he left the Nangong family, Nangong Lie was indignant when he saw that the Nangong family's interests were damaged.
Lu Xingjian didn't answer, and Nangong Lie couldn't help but sneer, "Could it be fake? He admitted it himself."
"No wonder we couldn't find him at the police station. He probably didn't want to be exposed at the time, but he had to stand up after seeing his mother being bullied."
Nangong Lie’s analysis was correct. Lu Xingjian’s gaze slid across the surprised faces and finally landed on Tan Mo.
Tan Mo folded her arms, half-closed her eyelashes, and looked at something unclear. She seemed to have no interest in Lu Xingjian at all.
Her profile suddenly became sharp.
Lu Xingjian lowered his head, still holding the suit jacket in his hand.
Xu Xiaonian glared at Nangong Lie, as if to say, "You're the only one with a mouth, babble babble."
Nangong Lie curled his lips and watched the show as if it had nothing to do with him.
The atmosphere was a bit quiet, and Aunt Fengjuan really couldn't get used to it.
She glanced into the ward and changed the subject, "I don't know how Zhao Yun is doing."
After she fainted, Lu Xingjian sent her to a nearby hospital.
As he was speaking, the doctor came out of the ward. Lu Jingtang, who had been anxiously waiting at the door, rushed over, held the doctor's arm and asked, "How is it? Boy or girl? No, is Yunmei okay?"
The doctor was so hurt by his grip that she struggled to free herself from his clutches. "It's not like you're giving birth, why are you so nervous?"
"The patient didn't get enough rest beforehand, and she fainted due to excitement. She is already receiving glucose."
"Lu Jingtang, you are so shameless. You are so possessive of other people's wives." Bo Yanli walked out from behind the doctor and said unhappily.
"Wife? Then what am I?" Tang Yi stood up from the bench.
Lu Jingtang smiled as if he was enjoying the show.
"Don't make a fuss." Bo Yanli took two steps forward and soothed her, "This is the hospital. Let's go back and talk if you have anything to say. Yun'er is fine now, you can go back first."
Bo Yanli pushed Tang Yi out, and when they passed Tan Mo, he stopped and let Tang Yi go back first.
He extended his hand and shook hands with Tan Mo. "Mr. Tan, I really don't know how to thank you. If you hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have known that our Yun'er was in the police station."
He held Tan Mo's hand tightly and patted it.
Tan Mo frowned, it hurt so much.
Then Bo Yanli let go and said awkwardly, "I have to apologize to you as well. Our family situation is a bit complicated. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."
"It's okay, it's okay." Anyway, this kind of smile can be paid.
"Oh, right." Bo Yanli seemed to have just noticed Lu Xingjian next to him and dragged him in front of Tan Mo. "This is my son, you should know him."
Tan Mo: “…”
How could I not know him? He's my assistant, whom I see every day.
"To be honest, I had some conflicts with him before, and he went to work at Longsheng in a fit of rage. I only found out about this later. We were in a cold war for a long time, neither of us talking to each other."
"So Assistant Tan, please don't misunderstand."
"How is that possible? Our President Tan is not a fool." Nangong Lie was so angry that he laughed and couldn't help but speak.
Bo Yanli glanced over and looked at him sharply.
Nangong Lie chuckled, "I'm a fool, a fool."
He still wants to be a spy in the Bo family. This is his loss! He must endure the humiliation!
Tan Mo didn't say anything and maintained a polite smile on her face.
She wanted to see what this old fox was up to.
"Mr. Tan, have you ever considered marriage? The succession of the Nangong family now depends entirely on Mr. Tan.
"Our Bo family is willing to form an alliance with the Nangong family." Bo Yanli patted Lu Xingjian on the shoulder and said, "You should know what kind of person Xingjian is."
Xu Xiaonian blurted out in surprise, "No way, you want Assistant Lu and Mr. Tan to get married!"
Lu Xingjian lowered his head in shame and really wanted to disappear in front of everyone.
"Don't say anymore." He stopped her and looked at Tan Mo, "I..."
Tan Mo interrupted him, meeting his gaze and saying, "As for his character, I don't understand him thoroughly yet. But he was the one running with the ball. It was indeed unexpected, yet also within my expectations."
What is this...about?
Bo Yanli was really not familiar with the fashionable terms used by young people. He only saw the clear light in Lu Xingjian's eyes gradually dim.
He said disapprovingly: "Speaking of marriage, Mr. Tan doesn't have to be embarrassed. As far as I know, after Nangong Lie refused to marry the Jiang family's daughter..."
Xu Xiaonian and Nangong Lie looked at each other at the same time, then turned away with red faces.
"...Director Nangong has already begun preparing for your marriage."
Tan Mo laughed and said, "You know a lot about the Nangong family."
"The Nangong family's marriage has always been a big deal in the circle. Even if I don't ask, someone will tell me about it."
Bo Yanli smiled slightly. "If Mr. Tan is too embarrassed to answer, I will personally visit Director Nangong in a couple of days. After all, Mr. Tan's marriage still needs Director Nangong's approval."
He raised his wrist and glanced at his watch, "Well, it's getting late. Let's go back first."
"Xingjian, let's go."
Lu Xingjian didn't want to go back with him. He looked at Tan Mo and said, "Boss Tan, I..."
Tan Mo smiled and interrupted him again, "Please."
Lu Xingjian's heart was shaken, as if a long-awaited snowstorm had finally destroyed the beautiful construction in his mind.
He was reluctant to leave, yet also disheartened, and felt sore and uncomfortable.
He looked at Tan Mo deeply and followed Bo Yanli.
*
"The Bo family is really outrageous. I still find it magical when I think about the farce that happened to the Bo family two days ago." Xu Xiaonian said while eating dinner.
Tan Mo peeled shrimp, glanced at Xu Xiaonian and Nangong Lie, and said, "Aren't Bo Yanli and Zhao Yun your middle-aged and elderly pro versions?"
"You two used to act crazy like this before."
Xu Xiaonian: ...
Nangong Lie: ...
Aunt Feng Juan couldn't hold back her laughter and laughed out loud, "You're right, they are just like that."
Nangong Lie suddenly realized something and said in a trembling voice, "So you were watching us like a show before?"
Tan Mo: "Yeah, even TV dramas aren't as exciting as yours. Which screenwriter could come up with such a crazy character?"
Nangong Lie and Xu Xiaonian were both a little overwhelmed. They lowered their heads and almost buried their entire faces in the bowl.
It's so embarrassing.
Tan Mo smiled slightly as she bit into the shrimp meat and said, "This shrimp feels more chewy and elastic than ordinary shrimp."
Master Gao: "Of course, the delicious dishes on the table today still rely on Nangong Lie."
"Ever since Xiao Nian and Nangong Lie stopped acting crazy, I haven't felt this way about taking advantage of others for a long time."
Tan Mo raised her eyebrows slightly, "What do you mean?"
Nangong Lie said sadly, "After Zhao Yun returned to the Bo family, there were quarrels every day. Either Zhao Yun and Tang Yi quarreled, or Tang Yi and Bo Yanli quarreled, or Zhao Yun and Bo Yanli quarreled."
"There's a fight every few hours."
"Their way of arguing is also very simple, that is, they sweep away everything on the table. Whether it is fruit, food or decorations."
"Shua——" Nangong Lie gestured to them, "Just like what Xiao Nian and I used to do."
Xu Xiaonian's face was flushed and her head was lowered under the table.
Aunt Fengjuan said regretfully, "Ah, that's a pity."
Nangong Lie seemed to have a chance to breathe and brought the topic back to the main topic, "Yes. That's why Aunt Li asked me to replace the fruits and meals at home with props, and use fake ones. That way I won't feel bad if they break."
Aunt Fengjuan: "Is that true?"
Nangong Lie pointed, "It's on this table. Didn't Tan Mo just say that the shrimp meat is firmer?"
Tan Mo: …
Aunt Feng Juan: "So this should be considered as a loss to the Bo family and a benefit to the Nangong family?"
Nangong Lie smiled proudly and said, "I didn't take it all. I shared it with Aunt Li. It's just that Aunt Li's family doesn't have so many people, so she gave me a little more."
"Oh, by the way. I also brought back a lot of imported fruits. A few of the pears were bruised, but they're not rotten, so they're edible."
Master Gao was very pleased: "Our Nangong Lie finally learned to be frugal and manage the household!"
Tan Mo: ... Oh my god, the old boss has become stingy
She said: "But no matter what, Zhao Yun's matter is still thanks to Nangong Lie. If you hadn't woken everyone up, we might still be confused now."
"Tan Mo is praising you." Aunt Fengjuan said to Nangong Lie.
Nangong Lie felt embarrassed when someone suddenly praised him seriously. But he seemed to have realized a little bit of his life value and proved that he was not a waste, so he was quite happy.
Nangong Lie drank the drink in the cup in one gulp.
Xu Xiaonian asked, "Have you seen Assistant Lu at the Bo family? He's been away for the past two days, and I'm not used to it."
Although she didn't have much contact with Lu Xingjian, she could always see him coming in and out of the manor. Wherever Tan Mo was, she would definitely see Lu Xingjian's shadow.
Sometimes when she didn't understand something while reading books about the civil service exam, she would ask Assistant Lu, and he would always help her answer the questions enthusiastically.
Now there is not even anyone to discuss with, her inexpensive and good Assistant Lu, Xu Xiaonian feels a little disappointed.
Nangong Lie shook his head. "He has been staying in the room. Bo Yanli won't let him out."
Xu Xiaonian: "Is this imprisonment in disguise?"
Nangong Lie: “I guess so.”
"He's really lucky, otherwise I would have punched him twice. He actually managed to spy in the Nangong family."
Since he was doing such a highly confidential job as an assistant, Nangong Lie didn't dare to imagine how many business secrets of their Nangong family had been stolen by Lu Xingjian.
"Cough, cough, cough." Aunt Feng Juan pretended to cough violently and winked in Tan Mo's direction, "Cough, cough, cough."
Nangong Lie didn't grasp the essence of the matter at all, and asked with concern: "Aunt Fengjuan, why are you choking so badly? Are you okay?"
Aunt Fengjuan: "It's okay, it's okay. Stop talking and eat quickly. The food is getting cold."
Seeing Aunt Fengjuan pick up a large shrimp and put it in her bowl, Nangong Lie intercepted it with his chopsticks, "Aunt Fengjuan, if you have a cough, don't eat seafood. It's not good for your health. Let me help you solve it with my suffering."
Aunt Fengjuan: ... Oh, what an idiot!
At this time, Tan Mo put down her chopsticks and said, "I'm full, you guys eat."
As he said this, he was about to get up and leave.
Master Gao glanced at her plate and said, "That's all you're eating, Mo."
"When I think about going to the old house for dinner tomorrow, I'm so anxious that I can't eat. You guys eat. I'll go back to my room first."
Master Gao and Aunt Fengjuan looked worried. After Tan Mo went upstairs and disappeared, Nangong Lie said, "It's normal. I was like this when I went to the old house before. I couldn't eat. Don't worry. We'll continue eating."
Aunt Fengjuan turned her head, lowered her brows, and stared at him with death.
Nangong Lie shuddered, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"I was wondering what the difference is between you and a pig."
Master Gao, "Why are you cursing?"
Seeing that someone was backing him up, Nangong Lie felt more confident and said, "That's right."
Master Gao: "Fengjuan, don't insult the pig."
Nangong Lie: …
*
After dinner, Nangong Lie went back to his room to rest. He couldn't understand why Aunt Fengjuan and Master Gao's attitude towards him had changed so much.
It’s because he has to go to Nangong Xiong to report on his work tomorrow, and he is so anxious that he can’t eat. It’s not like he has never experienced this before.
Tap, tap, tap—there was a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" No one had ever come to Nangong Lie since he moved into this small room. He thought he had misheard.
"I." Xu Xiaonian's voice sounded melodiously.
Nangong Lie jumped out of bed, pulled the sheets, and quickly tidied the room. When he passed the dressing mirror, he also adjusted his hair and clothes.
Nangong Lie stood in front of the door, cleared his throat, took a deep breath, and the moment he opened the door, he said in a low voice, "It's you."
Xu Xiaonian blinked, "Do you have a fever? Your throat feels uncomfortable."
Nangong Lie, with his peacock tail spread out and a coquettish air: ... You really don't understand romance.
"Nothing." He said in a rough voice, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"
Only then did Xu Xiaonian take out the paper bag hidden behind her back and give it to him.
Nangong Nangong Lie flipped through it, "My shirt?"
"Yeah. You lent me this to wear that day in the hospital. I washed it and plan to return it to you today after it's dry." Xu Xiaonian looked into his eyes, biting her lip, suppressing her nervousness and said, "I haven't said thank you yet."
They had obviously been dating for more than two years and had slept in the same bed and been honest with each other, but at this moment, Xu Xiaonian's shy and lustful face still made Nangong Lie's heart flutter.
Just like when they first met.
Everything was beautiful and pure, just the mutual attraction between two young men and women.
Nangong Lie's fingers seemed to still smell of the laundry detergent on his shirt. He said shyly, "What's the big deal? It's just a shirt."
Xu Xiaonian smiled and asked, "Why do you have a coat?"
"Oh. I used to work in a factory, and the air conditioning was on very low every day. So I got used to bringing a jacket."
Working in a factory was not like when he was a CEO, where his feelings were always prioritized. He couldn't just turn up the air conditioner because it was too cold.
"So that's how it is." Xu Xiaonian said hesitantly, "It seems your experience at the factory had quite an impact on you."
Nangong Lie, who used to be a domineering boss, never imagined these things. Whenever he was hungry, thirsty, tired or hot, he would call out to Tan Mo.
"I quite like seeing your transformation."
"Really?" Nangong Lie was a little happy. He asked again: "It must be very tiring for you to study for the civil service exam. Remember to get more rest."
Xu Xiaonian nodded and said "hmm".
This is usually the end of the conversation. Xu Xiaonian said with some regret, "I've already returned the shirt to you. If you're alright, I'll be leaving now."
Xu Xiaonian pulled the corner of her mouth and left reluctantly. Nangong Li's heart seemed to be held in her hand. He suddenly found an excuse and said, "Who said it's okay? I also want to ask you why Aunt Fengjuan said I was worse than a pig."
Xu Xiaonian chuckled softly, "Because Assistant Lu has been promoted from Crown Prince Assistant to Crown Princess."
Nangong Lie’s first thought after hearing this: It’s over, their Nangong family’s lair has really been dug up.
*
And a few hours before at Bo's house.
"On April 5th, Assistant Tan spent the entire morning handling company business. It was observed that she likes to group things together and doesn't like to do them one by one."
"On April 8th, I came to Rose Manor to pick up Nangong Lie for work, and I saw Assistant Tan resolving the relationship issues of Nangong Lie and Xu Xiaonian, the crazy couple. She was very calm and composed, and handled it effortlessly. Unlike me, I get annoyed when encountering such crazy people and just want them to die. She's amazing!"
Bo Yanli was reading Lu Xingjian's observation report at the dinner table. When he read the words "crazy man and crazy woman", he was obviously stunned.
Tang Yi said delicately, "Brother Yan, he said you are crazy and wants you to die."
Zhao Yun said aggrievedly, "Tang Yi! You made this up out of nothing! You sneaked into Chencang! You imagined it all! You fabricated it all out of thin air!"
Tang Yi: "Wow, you are so cultured, so many idioms!"
"That's right. At least I'm an undergraduate."
"That doesn't stop you from being a mistress."
Seeing that another quarrel was about to break out, Bo Yanli shouted angrily: "Enough! If you continue to quarrel, get out!"
His purpose today wasn't to mediate the conflict between the two women. Bo Yanli continued reading, "On April 20, Assistant Tan preferred to put lemon slices in her water rather than milk tea. Please note, the lemon slices must be fresh."
"On April 25th, Assistant Tan seemed to really enjoy Nangong Lie and Xu Xiaonian's arguments. I don't know why, but every time they argued, Assistant Tan would stare blankly into space for a while, then burst into inexplicable laughter. Assistant Lin next door said it was scary, but I thought it was so cute~"
"On May 1st, Assistant Tan became CEO Tan. She seems to have become a bit lazy, always enjoying lying on the big bed in the office. She keeps saying she needs to cheer up and work hard, but after that, she lies down completely again. Like a cat. I actually like her slowing down because she can get her manicure done. I've talked to Assistant Lin many times about getting a manicure together."
"On May 6th, Ms. Tan got a manicure. It was nude and so beautiful."
"On May 18th, Ms. Tan was worthy of being the Ms. Tan I admire. She has strong business capabilities and is full of creative ideas. She is very clever! She praised the cola chicken wings I made today. I will make them for her next time."
After reading a few entries, Bo Yanli couldn't read any further. "What's in this spy diary?"
"I asked you to seduce the eldest daughter of the Nangong family, not to let you be seduced!" Bo Yanli was so angry that he threw the iPad on the table, feeling absurd that he had lost both the wife and the army.
When Bo Yanli got angry, the other three people at the table didn't dare to make a sound.
Lu Xingjian silently put down his chopsticks. "I told you long ago that I don't want to participate in any bullshit spy activities. You should have expected all this."
Bo Yanli snorted coldly, "Don't think I can't do anything to you."
"You're just going to keep threatening me with my mom."
His authority was challenged again and again, and Bo Yanli slammed the table in anger, "You wicked son!"
Zhao Yun fearfully grabbed Lu Xingjian's hand and said, "Xingjian, he is your father after all. How can you say such things to your father? Apologize quickly."
Zhao Yun held his hand tightly, like a circle of wire wrapped around him, leaving red marks.
it hurts.
Lu Xingjian tilted his head to look at him, and his mother could only have tears in her eyes, looking cowardly and afraid that Bo Yanli would be angry.
Zhao Yun sobbed and said, "Child, apologize quickly. You're the only one I can rely on."
Lu Xingjian began to feel annoyed again. He could no longer remember how many times his weak mother had looked at him like this.
He silently pried Zhao Yun's hands apart.
Bo Yanli said sarcastically, "You like the eldest daughter of the Nangong family, but do you think she will like you?"
The answer is self-evident.
Lu Xingjian was stunned, panic in his eyes. Then he went upstairs in even greater silence.
Bo Yanli shouted at his back, "A marriage alliance is actually your best chance to be with her. If you have some tact and make me happy, I can still help you. If you make me unhappy, you are not the only son in my Bo family."
"He really has the same temperament as his mother, sinister and stubborn." Tang Yi curled his lips.
"Nonsense..." Zhao Yun had just said a few words when Bo Yanli glared at her.
Zhao Yun lowered her head sadly.
Whenever she and Tang Yi quarreled in the past, Bo Yanli would always rush out to speak up for her, but this time it seemed that he was really annoyed with her.
Bo Yanli: "Eat first, don't worry about him."
He picked up his chopsticks and glanced at the table. He was dumbfounded. There was not a single good dish, only vegetables and radishes.
Bo Yanli frowned and shouted, "Auntie Li, come and take a look at this table of food!"
Mother Li came out of the kitchen reluctantly.
Bo Yanli: "Didn't your family buy any food? There's not even a single meat dish? What's going on?"
How could this happen?
It was all divided among their mothers.
Li Ma thought for a moment and said, "It's all because of the newcomer, Lie Ma. He took all the food away."
Amen, don't blame her.
It is better to sacrifice one than three.
This is really too much.
"Nangong Lie, spit out what I ate!" Bo Yanli said hatefully.
"A-choo." Nangong Lie, who was dozens of kilometers away, finished taking a shower, came out of the bathroom and sneezed.
“Who’s thinking about me?”
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