Chapter 1504: Bo Yanching Asked Me to Watch Over You

By the time the workday ended, there was still no news from Lin Shuyun’s side, so Nan Jiaojiao shut down her computer and left.

Tonight Bo Yanching had social engagements. He mentioned wanting to take Nan Jiaojiao with him, but she didn’t like those kinds of gatherings. Even just showing up and leaving felt uncomfortable. Bo Yanching kept the phone call going, making Nan Jiaojiao reflect on whether she had said something wrong, as he seemed uneasy. Finally, seeing her lack of awareness, he directly asked, “Not even telling me to come home early—are you that confident in leaving me on my own?”

Nan Jiaojiao laughed theatrically, “Haha,” then decisively hung up the phone!

At his age, still whining like that!

In the garage, she ran into Pei Dongshi. He was chatting with a few managers at the time. When he caught sight of Nan Jiaojiao quickly getting into her car, he pulled out his phone and sent her a message:

“I’ll be done soon. Wait for me for dinner.”

Nan Jiaojiao was adjusting the navigation at that moment. Seeing the message pop up, she didn’t blink an eye and drove off.

It wasn’t intentional; she simply drove away, passing right in front of Pei Dongshi, who had grown used to it. Quietly, he stepped back a few paces. The managers were taken aback by the swift breeze from her car, their eyes following the vehicle for a couple of seconds before retracting. One manager commented jokingly, “Looks like our company’s young intern; driving so fast, youthful spirit, huh.”

“Indeed, didn’t even stop to say hi to President Pei.”

Pei Dongshi replied calmly, “The person is off work; their time is their own. I’m only the boss of employees within the company. Who said nowadays you still need to bow and scrape to the boss.”

Just earn a salary, do the things within one’s responsibilities, and that’s it. Why go out of one’s way to suck up.

Pei Dongshi’s words served as a reminder. Though he usually pretends not to notice, it doesn’t mean he’s unaware of what’s happening in the company. These old timers, relying on their seniority, often boss people around but know he dislikes such games, hence haven’t gone too far.

The managers responded awkwardly with nods, inviting Pei Dongshi to join them for dinner.

He felt a bit impatient, having just spoken about it, and like empty words, the intellectuals seemed oblivious to the additional meaning.

“No need, I have plans tonight. You all enjoy yourselves.”

Pei Dongshi drove off, only calling Nan Jiaojiao after exiting the garage, “Why the rush—being chased by a ghost or something?”

“I don’t want to have dinner with you!”

He sneered, “Like anyone’s eager to dine with you. Bo Yanching asked me to keep an eye on you to prevent you from fooling around. After dinner, I’m supposed to take you home. I raised you when you were little, and now that you’re grown up and dating, your man still treats me like your babysitter!”

Nan Jiaojiao discreetly lowered the volume a bit, already accustomed to being yelled at, yet this time Pei Dongshi’s tone was quite calm. She pouted, “I’m going to meet with Zhenzhen.”

Pei Dongshi abruptly slammed on the brakes, then slowly turned right: “That’s perfect; I enjoy the peace.”

Nan Jiaojiao suddenly felt a pang of guilt, “If you don’t have anyone to accompany you, why not come with us.”

He was surprised and somewhat touched, “That considerate?”

Nan Jiaojiao’s next words nearly drove him to his grave, “Caring for lonely old folks as part of daily routine.”

“Damn!”

Pei Dongshi let out a cold laugh and directly hung up the phone.

Next time Bo Yanching asks him to monitor anyone, he definitely won’t agree.

Restaurant.

Lu Zhenzhen hadn’t touched a thing.

Nan Jiaojiao was almost done with her wide noodles before feeling embarrassed, picking some and placing them in Lu Zhenzhen’s bowl, cautiously observing her expression, “You can’t seem to finish your calls, huh?”

Lu Zhenzhen was holding her phone, having just ended a call entirely conducted in English. Nan Jiaojiao understood it but chose not to listen, as she didn’t have the motivation for it.