Chapter 1292: Thank-You Gift

Mentioning Bo Yanching can already sway half of Elder Bo.

From Elder Bo’s sudden silence and thoughtful frown, Bo Li can probably guess what he’s thinking.

Despite being angry and resentful, he can only bring Bo Yanching into the conversation now.

If by chance Elder Bo’s heart softens, Bo Yichen would be spared.

“I actually wanted to say this last time, but as a grown man, saying such things might appear petty.

None of us have had contact with Nan Jiaojiao, yet Yanching fiercely protects her.

No one knows the girl’s true nature.

She might even do something divisive to secure Yanching.”

“Nonsense!” Elder Bo felt an indescribable unease.

Bo Li pressed on: “Haven’t you noticed?

Yanqing used to obediently listen to you.

When you asked him to meet various young ladies, he’d comply and make contact.

Even if nothing came of it, he treated them with proper etiquette.

However, six months ago, he suddenly refused to see them.

To put it bluntly, Yanqing’s wife can’t possibly be someone like her.”

Bo Li had already investigated Nan Jiaojiao but kept it to himself, fearing he would offend Bo Yanching.

Now, disregarding everything, he divulged all the information to Elder Bo.

Yet, Elder Bo showed little reaction upon seeing it.

It made sense; how could the old man not investigate?

He might have found even more detailed information than what Bo Li had.

“I heard that the Ye Family refuses to acknowledge her, in terms of character…”

“Enough,” Elder Bo interrupted him, “What is it you want me to do?”

Bo Li felt a moment of joy and quickly said: “The surveillance in Yichen’s private room was malfunctioning.

No one knows how the poison got in there, but Nan Jiaojiao entered, and the police came to investigate.

Isn’t this suspicious?”

Elder Bo looked thoughtfully at him, then suddenly smiled.

But the smile was superficial, without saying a word, making Bo Li even more uneasy.

Just as Elder Bo was about to relent, the butler hurried in.

“Sir, Mr.

Song has arrived.”

“Which Mr.

Song?” Bo Li asked immediately.

“Who else, the CEO of Song’s, the shipping tycoon?

He owns more than half of the docks in Capital City!”

Elder Bo reprimanded: “I’ve told you to establish networks regularly, and here you are—getting acquainted with numerous people indiscriminately.

Yet you won’t make an effort to foster relationships with those who have status.

With a background like the Song family, hearing the surname alone should immediately connect you to the person!”

Bo Li dared not say a word.

He listened to the lecture as though he were a grandson.

He followed Elder Bo outside, but Mr.

Song and his entourage entered first.

His men handed gifts over to the butler.

As soon as their eyes met, Mr.

Song quickly stepped forward.

Before he even got close, he was already extending his hand in support, then gently helping Elder Bo back to his pearwood chair.

“How could I trouble you to come and welcome me?

As a junior visiting you, you should remain seated.

Please don’t embarrass me.”

Elder Bo smiled and said: “What wind brings you here today?”

He glanced at the pile of gifts, “What’s the meaning of this?

With the bond our families share, bringing these gifts here is as if you are insulting me.”

Mr.

Song hurriedly said he wouldn’t dare, “These are thank-you gifts.”

“Thank-you gifts?” Elder Bo instinctively glanced at Bo Li.

But the other did not give him any useful information on the surface.

Mr.

Song said: “It’s like this: Yuan Yuan had a disagreement with your family’s Yichen and somehow got locked in a room.

It was Yanching’s wife who rescued her, finding medicine in time to give her, or else Yuan Yuan wouldn’t have lasted long enough to return to see me.

I was abroad the past few days, and just returned this morning, so I prepared gifts to express my gratitude.”