Chapter 49 My daughter can do whatever she wants
With just one sentence, Zhong's mother's expression changed. She protected her daughter behind her and didn't give him any face at all.
"Jinmo is my daughter, I can do whatever I want, there's no need for so many rules!"
Ye Jinmo's hands were surrounded by warmth, and a warm current flowed through her heart. She stood behind Zhong's mother and looked at the man opposite her.
At this time, the housekeeper came over.
"Master, Madam, Miss, it's time to eat."
The tense atmosphere dissipated in an instant.
Ye Jinmo helped Zhong's mother walk to the dining table and sit down.
Zhong Beichi went to Meng Shanshan's room with a tray of food.
Mr. Zhong sat in the main seat.
"Shaoqing, arrange for Bochuan to enter Zhongsheng tomorrow."
After these words were spoken, everyone except Zhong Bochuan looked at the old man in surprise.
Over the years, after the old man abdicated, Zhongsheng Group has been basically managed by Zhong's father and Zhong Shaoqing, and the second branch rarely participates in the group's affairs.
Ever since the death of Mr. Zhong's second son, his second wife has been living abroad with her son Zhong Bochuan all year round, returning only during the holidays.
"Bochuan handled Shanshan's matter very well this time. CS Technology has also developed well in recent years. Our Zhongsheng Group just happens to be planning to enter the technology field, and Bochuan can take the lead."
After hearing this, Zhong Shaoqing understood what his grandfather meant and nodded in agreement.
He heard that Zhong Bochuan went to the Ye family as soon as he got off the plane yesterday. Regarding Ye Shuran's rescue of Meng Shanshan, it would not be appropriate for the Zhong family to come forward to resume cooperation with the Ye family because of the previous grievances. However, it would be much more appropriate if the Zhong family came forward and cooperated with the Ye family on a project that was separated from the Zhongsheng Group.
He had to deal with such a troublesome matter right after returning, no wonder Mr. Zhong agreed to let him join the group.
The meal was very depressing, and Ye Jinmo just focused on eating the whole time.
"Sister Jinmo, I brought you a gift." Zhong Bochuan said suddenly.
She looked up and saw a sandalwood box in front of her, emitting a faint sandalwood scent.
She put down her chopsticks, thanked him politely, and prepared to put the box away.
"Open it and see if you like it." His eyes were fixed on her, with a smile on the corner of his lips.
Before she could reply, he continued, "I've been in Country M for too long, and I like people to open their gifts in front of me."
Mr. Zhong also agreed.
She raised her hand to open the lock, and as the wooden box was opened, the contents inside were revealed.
Mrs. Zhong only took a glance, screamed, and dropped the chopsticks in her hand in fright.
Mr. Zhong hurriedly grabbed her shoulders, frowned and looked at the things in the box, then looked at his calm daughter, and remained silent.
"I heard that Sister Jinmo likes Chinese medicine. This is the dried black mamba snake I bought on the black market. The internal organs have been hollowed out and can be used as medicine."
He propped his chin with one hand, admiring her expression, and said slowly: "There are some little things next to it, I hope you like them."
Zhong Shaoqing's face turned pale. He clearly saw that there were two big scorpions in the glass bottle next to the dried snake.
Ye Jinmo's eyes were indifferent. She picked up the snake trunk and looked at it, then gently moved it, and the snake skin fell off.
Then she picked up the glass bottle again, brought it close to her eyes, looked carefully at the yellow-brown color of the scorpion's tail, raised her eyebrows and smiled.
"Is this a yellow fat-tailed scorpion?"
"Good eyesight, yes. This is the wild yellow fat-tailed scorpion I asked someone to find. It is extremely poisonous, so be careful, sister."
Mother Zhong covered her heart and pointed at him with a trembling hand: "Why did you give Momo such a horrible thing as soon as you came back!"
Zhong Bochuan leaned lazily on the back of his chair: "I just want to please him."
Ye Jinmo gave Mr. Zhong a look and asked him to take Mrs. Zhong to rest first.
"My cousin is so thoughtful. I like your gift very much." She met Zhong Bochuan's playful eyes without any fear.
She had followed her master and senior brother to the mountains to collect herbs since she was a child. Her senior brother was a master of surgery. She had seen too many animals dissected by him. Did they think a mere snake and two scorpions could scare her?
"These two herbs are used to make rare poisons. My cousin has spent a lot of money." She closed the wooden box and smiled at him, but the smile did not reach her eyes.
There was a flash of surprise in Zhong Bochuan's eyes, but it disappeared in a flash, and was followed by infinite interest.
"What are you talking about?" Two people appeared at the stairs.
Zhong Beichi helped Meng Shanshan down the stairs.
Her face was much redder, but her arms and calves were still bandaged.
Zhong Bochuan quickly put down the cup in his hand, stood up to help her sit down, and after she sat down, he considerately picked up a piece of fish, picked out the elm fish bones, and put it in her bowl.
Ye Jinmo watched the smooth movements, it seemed... he was used to taking care of Meng Shanshan.
Although it was natural for a brother to take care of his sister, she always felt that it was strange.
Were they too close?
Mr. Zhong, who was sitting in the main seat, had a cold face and looked at them calmly.
"Bochuan, although Shanshan is your sister, she is not young anymore. You have to be careful."
Zhong Bochuan said yes, but his actions did not change at all.
Ye Jinmo glanced at her grandfather's face with an expression of turning a blind eye.
Tsk, it seems the Zhong family has a lot of secrets!
"I heard that my sister also had a car accident today," Meng Shanshan said. The expression on her face was no longer as lifeless as yesterday. Today she seemed to have more confidence.
The next sentence was a bit sarcastic: "Thank God that President Ji was by my sister's side and didn't let her get hurt. I'm really lucky."
Ye Jinmo closed her eyelids and wiped her mouth with a tissue: "Yes, but the traffic in the capital is really chaotic recently. There are trucks in such a remote place."
Zhong Bochuan naturally understood the insinuation.
Yes, he was the one who arranged that truck. She has to suffer the same pain that Shanshan has suffered!
"I suggest you meet with Ji Sichen less often in the future. Two car accidents in just two days have made me suspect that someone did it on purpose."
These words almost poured dirty water directly on Ji Sichen's head.
Ye Jinmo's face darkened immediately, and he stood up quickly, picked up the wooden box, and said with a fake smile: "Cousin, be careful with your words, or else you might misunderstand me."
She left the restaurant and returned to her bedroom. When she came out of the bathroom, she saw Zhong Beichi standing at the door with a plastic bag in his hand.
"I'm here to bring you some medicine." He quickly raised the plastic bag in his hand, which contained some ointment.
She took it: "Thank you, second brother."
Seeing that he didn't move, she looked up and asked, "Anything else?"
"I apologize to you for what happened yesterday."
He came back last night and reflected seriously, and after being urged by Zhong's father and elder brother, he realized that Meng Shanshan's car accident had nothing to do with her.
Ye Jinmo sighed. She didn't like her second brother at all. She just thought he was stubborn and easily deceived.
"If you think more before you speak or act in the future, and don't confuse right with wrong, I will forgive you."
Zhong Beichi suddenly became happy, nodded with a smile, took out a ticket from his pocket and handed it to her.
"These are the tickets I booked for Biyun Temple. Didn't mom say she wanted to take you and Shanshan to the temple to pray for blessings? You should go and worship well to drive away the bad luck."
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