Chapter 445: Let's See Who's Got Her Back

Nan Jiaojiao stubbornly said, “I wasn’t familiar with you back then.”

Bo Yanching tucked her feet into the covers, gestured for her to lie down more inside, and only lifted the blanket to get in after making enough room for himself.

With a long arm, he hooked her by the shoulders and drew her into his embrace, pinching her chin and giving it a kiss.

“To say we’re not familiar after sleeping together a few times, isn’t that a little late?”

Just as Nan Jiaojiao began to feel something, her half-closed eyes suddenly flew wide open, meeting his teasing gaze.

She pursed her lips and said, “Isn’t it normal to have desires upon seeing beauty, Mr.

Bo should feel proud.”

Bo Yanching nodded in agreement, “Yes, it’s my honor.”

Nan Jiaojiao nestled shyly against his chest.

As they were about to sleep, Bo Yanching slightly turned to his side, using his arm as a pillow for her and pulled up the blanket, carefully tucking it under her chin.

That night, while someone enjoyed the warmth of a cosy bed, another languished in lonely solitude.

Ye Shiqing didn’t dare to go home.

It had not been easy for her to pacify the group of journalists; her lips were dry from all the talking before she could clarify everything.

A substantial part of her private savings had been spent, and she had even sought help from her mother, Lin Shuyun, who used her maiden family’s influence to suppress the matter.

After all, Ye Shiqing’s words taunting Nan Jiaojiao in front of the cameras hadn’t been pretty, and the netizens were not fools.

Even if they hadn’t picked up on anything the first time, after listening a few more times, Ye Shiqing’s image would inevitably crumble.

She specifically called to warn Ye Shiqing, ensuring that not a whisper of the incident leaked out, nor did it reach the ears of the Ye family members.

Exhausted, Ye Shiqing returned home at nine in the evening.

Jhiang Ling was soaking her feet, and Shen Shixuan was doing her nails, as the mother and daughter watched a variety show in the living room.

When Ye Shiqing, obtrusive as she was, entered, they only glanced at her, especially Shen Shixuan, who burst into laughter from the variety show at just the right moment.

While laughing, she managed a scornful glance at Ye Shiqing, her expression seemingly directed at her.

“Mom, Shixuan,” Ye Shiqing greeted, holding back.

Jhiang Ling looked at her coolly, “Coming back so late, where have you been?”

“Mom needed me for something.”

Jhiang Ling immediately frowned, “You’re married into the Shen Family now, don’t always be so close with your own family.

I know your school schedule.

If you come back late again, don’t bother coming in.”

Shen Shixuan let out a laugh, “Mom, she’s already made such a fool of herself, where would she have the time to meet a lover in secret?

Even if she wanted to, with you keeping such a close eye, she simply doesn’t have the time.”

Stinging gazes settled on her face.

Acting as if nothing was wrong, looking at a pale-faced Ye Shiqing, Shen Shixuan raised her brows triumphantly, “Isn’t that right, sister-in-law?”

That “sister-in-law” was uttered lightly, but it sounded like sarcasm.

Ye Shiqing didn’t react, not even a flicker of emotion crossed her face, “You’re right.”

Shen Shixuan’s smile stiffened, her gibe falling flat.

Jhiang Ling said, “Go upstairs.”

“Okay, good night mom, good night Shixuan.”

Ye Shiqing said politely, with no response from them.

She hadn’t hoped for one.

She got up to go upstairs, her eyes sweeping past the dining room — not even leftover food or a glass of water was on the table, and nobody cared whether she was hungry or not.

She didn’t mention it, but the peace they now enjoyed was thanks to that 2% share that Bo Yanching had given her.

Even if the Shen Family wanted to humiliate her further, they had to consider who was supporting her.

Because of that connection, Shen Shichu didn’t dare to divorce her.

She knew how eagerly the Shen Family wanted to connect with Bo Yanching.

Without her, they wouldn’t even have a tie to him.

Thinking this way, Ye Shiqing straightened her back even more.