Chapter 39: The horse was startled

Shen Shichu had an entitled tone in his voice, as if he believed those born into a good life need not strive, only enjoy their privileges.

Nan Jiaojiao turned her head away, her brows furrowed in distaste.

“Right, I’ve never taken you to see that plot of land in the north of the city.

Since we’re already out, why don’t we swing by and have a look?” he tentatively asked.

Nan Jiaojiao glanced at the pile of shopping bags in the back seat.

Shen Shichu, usually preoccupied with his career, had willingly spent half a day shopping with her and bought so many things to please her—all for this moment.

Feigning ignorance, Nan Jiaojiao replied, “Sure, I’ve sketched some preliminary designs for the buildings.

It might be good to see the site and then refine them.”

A look of pleasure crossed Shen Shichu’s face.

“You’ve already started designing?”

“Mhm, just some doodles when I was bored—not really the final draft.”

“I’ve always had confidence in your designs.

Show me.”

Nan Jiaojiao took out her design draft from her bag.

Shen Shichu leafed through it briefly, then carelessly placed it on top of the ashtray’s cover.

“We’ll look at it when we get out of the car.

I’ve got to be extra careful while driving with you here.”

Nan Jiaojiao smiled without responding.

Shen Shichu’s acting might not be great, but his skin was thick, and he was getting better at playing dumb.

Soon, the car stopped in front of the construction site.

Shen Shichu considerately helped Nan Jiaojiao put on a safety helmet and took her hand to enter.

There was a rough patch of ground to cross, so without a word, he picked her up and carried her.

“The environment here is quite pleasant.

I’ll keep the top floor for you.

In the future, whenever you want to stay here, I’ll come to keep you company.”

Nan Jiaojiao’s lips curled into a smile.

“Sounds good.”

Shen Shichu, touched by his own generosity, lifted Nan Jiaojiao higher in his arms.

He leaned in, forehead against hers, and affectionately nuzzled her.

“Perfect.

You design, I build, and in the future…”

Before he could finish, a commotion, mingled with the sound of screaming, suddenly carried over from afar.

Instinctively, Shen Shichu held Nan Jiaojiao tighter and sent someone to check.

Soon after, the manager came running over in a panic.

“President Shen, there’s trouble—the horses, the horses are spooked!”

“What do you mean the horses are spooked?”

Neigh—

Dozens of horses burst into the construction site.

Lu Zhenzhen, in a red riding outfit, was atop the most spirited horse, gripping the reins, legs squeezing the horse’s belly, nearly getting thrown off as she leaned close to the horse’s neck.

“Miss Lu’s stable is just half a street away from us.

For some reason, most of the horses broke free from their control and charged out.

A batch of materials that arrived today was mostly trampled and ruined.”

“What!”

Shen Shichu immediately leaped down from the platform, hands on the railing, eyes narrowed watching the chaos below.

Money, all that was money!

“Act quickly!

Where are the people?

Go block the horses—no, no, no, spare no expense to protect the materials!”

The manager was pale as death; they were animals, after all.

How could one possibly stop them?

As everyone felt helpless, a figure suddenly darted out.

“Jiaojiao!”

Shen Shichu yelled anxiously, “Jiaojiao, come back!”

Nan Jiaojiao sprinted, only two steps away from a horse, she grabbed the reins, stepped on the stirrup, and nimbly mounted the horse.

She skillfully pulled a riding crop from beside the saddle and lashed it on the frenzied horse’s rump.

“Giddy up!”

Bo Yanching and the others, standing at the third floor of the stable meant for resting, saw the entire scene of Nan Jiaojiao mounting the horse with crystal clarity.

“That was close.

I thought the girl would get trampled.

She’s got such guts.

The horses are going mad, and she still dares to get on one,” Bo Yanching remarked.

Yaen Chi patted his chest, having even forgotten to smoke, not that he was really worried, but the sly smile at the corner of his lips seemed to enjoy the show.

However, when he turned his head, he saw someone with a face so cold it could freeze everything in its ten-foot vicinity.