Chapter 1363: So Poor I Only Have Money Left

Nonetheless, he politely asked, “What’s the inside story?”

“I was young back then, didn’t know how well-off my senior was.

When I met him at our master’s place, he looked so poor.

To work with herbs, he would always dress in shabby clothes, wearing them even after they’d been washed to the point of fading and wrinkling.

Later, when he founded E.Y., he suddenly transformed from a poor kid to a rich gentleman, and the company’s profits skyrocketed.

Since I can design, he once asked if I could turn some of my drawings into products, and I agreed.

I thought to myself, I must be associated with his company now, and if he ever gets caught, the police might suspect me as his accomplice…”

Bo Yanching didn’t understand, “Why would he get caught?”

Nan Jiaojiao licked her lips, “I’m afraid all his earnings are from shady sources, the illegal kind.”

Bo Yanching was amused.

She indeed had such sneaky little thoughts.

“That’s why, over the years, all my properties and cars are under his name.

If the police ever investigate, it’s his stuff, not mine.”

“Heh…”

Bo Yanching couldn’t help but stifle his laugh.

Pei Dongshi’s family background, though not matching the Bo Family’s, in the Capital City, not considering business, but family influence-wise, the Pei Family surpasses the Bo Family.

After all, the Bo Family has been in commerce for generations, while every generation of the Pei Family has had someone in government.

By the time of Pei Dongshi, the Pei Family’s wealth had gradually accumulated, making their power and wealth formidable today.

Both Bo Yanching and Pei Dongshi are considered outsiders in business, different from someone like Lu Zhenzhen, a local tycoon in Rongcheng City, yet they stand firm for years, each with their own talents.

He glanced at her amusingly, just when Nan Jiaojiao also sneakily glanced at him.

As soon as their eyes met, she felt uncertain for some reason and quickly averted her gaze, sighing, “It seems like besides money, I have nothing else.”

“…”

Bo Yanching didn’t even know where to start comforting her, “Haven’t you thought about asking your senior to return those assets?”

Nan Jiaojiao suddenly sat up straight and seriously answered, “Mr.

Bo, you’re trying to stir up trouble here.

Although my relationship with my senior isn’t that solid, how could I shamelessly ask for what I’ve given?

I have my pride!”

“Do you want it back then?”

“Yes!”

Oops, she let her true thoughts slip out.

Bo Yanching pinched the back of her neck, and as he kept pinching, the smile on his lips became harder to control.

As he reached her ear, he cleared his throat to suppress it, “Then don’t ask for it back.

Whatever you want, I’ll buy it for you and put it under your name.”

“Am I that kind of person…”

“Brother Pei wouldn’t need you to give him anything.

You’re the one who wants to put it under his name, and he has no choice.

He probably more or less understands your thoughts.

Didn’t you say it yourself, he only brings out your car when you want to see it, and it’s always well-maintained along with your houses and cars.

You can have them whenever you want.”

He shifted his tone: “But what I mean is, not taking them back is fine too.

Your little treasury seems pretty rich; E.Y.

has made you a lot of money.

After all, it was Brother Pei who brought you into the venture in the first place, consider it a thank you to him.”

Bo Yanching truly doesn’t believe Pei Dongshi lacks connections or would favor a young girl’s designs.

It’s just that being fellow disciples, it’s more reassuring than using outsiders, and it provides a sense of closeness that outsiders can’t offer.

He used sweet words to coax Nan Jiaojiao, but in reality, no matter how talented a designer is, they need a mentor to showcase their talent to the world.