9 – Chapter 9
Madam, I Want a Raise
In the evening, Shi Yan came to the house for dinner. When An Sheng went upstairs to take a bath, he found an opportunity to speak with Bo Jinye.
“President Bo, Miss An Ruyue called me today asking about you and Little Madam.”
Bo Jinye hummed in response, “Where is Pei Hanqing?”
“Mr. Pei? He’s still abroad. Didn’t he send you a gift last month?” Shi Yan reminded him.
But he noticed the man’s expression was terrifyingly cold, carrying a murderous aura.
Shi Yan’s heart skipped a beat, “President Bo, is something wrong?”
“Nothing. Did you contact Ning Yun’ai as I asked?” Bo Jinye asked quietly.
“Young Master Ning is also abroad, attending the International Academic Conference. He’s a specially invited professor from our country.” Shi Yan adjusted his glasses.
Bo Jinye frowned, “Tell him to come back. Can’t the conference proceed without him?”
“Actually, it can’t. The primary topic for discussion at that academic conference is Young Master Ning’s research. He won’t be able to return until half a month later.” Shi Yan explained helplessly.
Bo Jinye’s expression darkened further. Shi Yan hesitated before asking, “President Bo, why are you so anxious to have Young Master Ning return? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?”
The man shook his head, “I want him to give Sheng Sheng a comprehensive check-up. I don’t trust other hospitals.”
Four years ago, he had forced An Sheng to take contraceptive pills. Just thinking about it now made Bo Jinye’s heart bleed with pain.
If An Sheng’s health had been affected because of this, Bo Jinye could never atone for his sin even in death.
Shi Yan immediately understood what he was referring to and fell silent.
“Forget it. Keep an eye on it. How’s the company?” Bo Jinye took a deep breath and adjusted his expression.
He didn’t want An Sheng to see his cold face when she returned.
“The company is doing well. I think I should notify finance to give me a raise.” Shi Yan pushed his glasses up again, his eyes shining brightly.
Bo Jinye glanced at him, “Impossible…”
Shi Yan sulked. Seeing An Sheng come downstairs, he coughed a few times, “Little Madam, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”
Bo Jinye shot him a cold, murderous look. An Sheng, drying her hair, hummed, “Alright, go ahead.”
“Well, since President Bo fell ill, I’ve been handling company affairs alone, serving as both personal assistant and acting CEO. I was wondering if I could get a raise, Little Madam?” Shi Yan said with a smile.
An Sheng looked at Bo Jinye with interest, “Shouldn’t such matters be decided by President Bo?”
“Normally, President Bo only makes final decisions and doesn’t handle such detailed matters. But given President Bo’s current condition, could you give me some hardship pay, Little Madam?” Shi Yan’s eyes darted toward Bo Jinye behind An Sheng.
Looking quite pleased with himself…
An Sheng hummed thoughtfully, “Well, alright.”
After saying this, she looked at the confused and blank expression on the man beside her.
Bo Jinye appeared completely unaware.
[Shi Yan, just you wait! Playing tricks like this with me!]
Hearing the man’s inner thoughts, An Sheng burst out laughing, hugging and kissing Bo Jinye, “A Ye, you’re so adorable.”
Bo Jinye didn’t know why An Sheng was suddenly praising him, but he enjoyed the girl’s affection, holding her tightly without letting go.
Shi Yan happily responded, “Great! I’ll take my leave then.”
Ignoring the icy glare coming from behind.
After all, Little Madam was here, and President Bo had to keep pretending to be clueless – he couldn’t hit him anyway.
An Sheng patted Bo Jinye, “Go take a bath?”
“Sheng Sheng bathe me. I don’t know how.” Bo Jinye started his nightly routine again.
Tricking An Sheng into bathing him.”Men can’t bathe with women.” An Sheng repeated patiently.
“But Sheng Sheng is my wife, that’s what Mom said.” Bo Jinye trotted out this line again.
An Sheng thought to herself that Madam had passed away years ago – why couldn’t he let her rest in peace.
If Madam knew he was pretending to be foolish like this, she’d probably be so angry she’d tear down Brocade Garden.
“Sheng Sheng… Sheng Sheng—” Bo Jinye hugged An Sheng and rubbed against her.
An Sheng glanced at him a few times, then suddenly smiled, “Alright then…”
“Great!” The man cheered happily, picking An Sheng up and heading upstairs.
When they reached the bathroom door, An Sheng asked him to put her down, then patted him with a smile, “I’ll wait outside with you.”
Bo Jinye’s mouth immediately drooped, looking at An Sheng with sullen displeasure and grievance, “Sheng Sheng, you’re mean.”
“Yes, I’m mean. Go on in.” An Sheng pushed him inside.
“Should I call Xi Yuan to help you?”
An annoyed voice came from the bathroom, “No!”
“I don’t want him, I want Sheng Sheng!”
“No Sheng Sheng, only Xi Yuan.” An Sheng deliberately teased him.
Inside, Bo Jinye gritted his teeth, thinking about how to get Bo Xiyuan out of the way.
What a nuisance!
The next morning during breakfast, a vibrant figure burst into the living room, “Fourth Brother, Fourth Brother, are you alright?!”
An Sheng looked up at the newcomer.
She had some impression of this young man – seemed to be called You Xin, one of Bo Jinye’s subordinates.
Bo Jinye’s identity was mysterious – in fact, he wasn’t actually from the Bo family of Luocheng.
For some unknown reason, he had concealed his identity and developed his career in Luocheng.
You Xin was a subordinate Bo Jinye had brought from the capital.
An Sheng had never been particularly concerned about Bo Jinye’s background. After all, no matter what his status was, she was worthy of him.
Bo Jinye thought to himself that this was bad – why had this kid suddenly shown up.
You Xin didn’t know about Bo Jinye pretending to be foolish, thinking he had actually hit his head and was genuinely worried, “Fourth Brother, do you still recognize me?”
Bo Jinye had no choice but to keep up the act with him, glanced at him a few times, then turned and buried himself in An Sheng’s embrace.
Bo Xiyuan followed You Xin in, pulling him away, “Stop making such a racket.”
“You’ll scare President Bo.”
Bo Jinye’s dignity was completely lost in front of these people.
You Xin stared blankly at Bo Jinye, his handsome face full of disbelief, “Brother Xi Yuan, haven’t you found a doctor for Fourth Brother?”
“What about Doctor Ning? We can’t let my Fourth Brother stay like this forever!”
Seeing You Xin about to rush forward again, Bo Xiyuan grabbed him by the collar and pulled him back, “We have, Doctor Ning is abroad and won’t be back for half a month.”
“Although President Bo is foolish now and only remembers Little Madam, don’t worry – he’s very well-behaved and doesn’t go crazy or bite people.”
Bo Xiyuan spoke leisurely, completely unfazed by the faint murderous gaze his boss was shooting his way.
Little Madam was their protective talisman.
With Little Madam here, they didn’t need to fear what the CEO might do.
Hearing Bo Xiyuan’s description made You Xin feel even worse about his Fourth Brother’s situation, his nose tingling with emotion, “Thinking of my Fourth Brother, so brilliant and mighty, how did he end up like this.”
“I’ll call home – Grandma would be so heartbroken if she knew.”
Bo Xiyuan quickly stopped him, “That’s exactly why we can’t let the family know. Don’t leak any information.”
You Xin quickly nodded, “Right, right. Then I’ll stay at Brocade Garden to accompany Fourth Brother.”
“President Bo has Little Madam taking care of him. Is this your first time meeting Little Madam?” Bo Xiyuan pressed You Xin’s head down to make him greet her.You Xin finally glanced at An Sheng and muttered under his breath, “Hmph, you vicious woman! If not for my fourth brother’s kindness, you’d have been dealt with long ago!”
Bo Xiyuan immediately covered You Xin’s mouth and dragged him out.
“Little Madam, please don’t mind him. He bites when he goes crazy. I’ll get him out of here.”