He wore a relatively casual black jacket with a light white T-shirt underneath and black casual pants, possibly because he was going to exercise that day. The thin cloth outlined a man's lithe and powerful form. The total look was fresh and clean, proud and self-assured, with that lovely and friendly face.
Although she had mentally prepared herself, Jiang Yaoyao's heart couldn't help but flutter...
She didn't expect that scumbag to be so handsome in casual clothes!
As expected of the man she had taken a fancy to. He was good-looking! His figure was also great! His temperament was even more versatile! It was simply highly malleable!
Was this the legendary clothes rack?
Jiang Yaoyao even began to imagine him wearing other styles of clothes.
However, the others present were in a different mood than hers.
They were all thugs who did things for money. They dared to speak boldly when they saw Jiang Yaoyao was a young lady.
Who knew that the hero was hiding upstairs?
And he just happened to hear their nonsense?
"Mr. Bo, it's all a misunderstanding. We're just doing this for money. Please don't be angry!" Boss was the first to admit defeat. He lowered his head and smiled apologetically. Where was the arrogance from before?
Bo Jinlan smiled a little, but he did not speak.
"Then we won't disturb Mr. Bo anymore. We'll leave first." The boss quickly finished speaking and waved his hand. Everyone turned around in unison, wanting to leave.
Unfortunately——
"Did I say you can leave?" Bo Jinlan's gentle voice sounded again.
He just stood there with his hands in his pockets. His lips slightly curved, as if smiling, but without any genuine warmth.
"Mr. Bo." Cold sweat trickled down Boss's forehead.
There were no excessive movements or words, but he was instinctively frightened when Bo Jinlan stared at him condescendingly.
The fact proved that his hunch was correct.
Bo Jinlan lowered his head. Then he took cigarettes and a lighter from his pocket.
His well-defined fingers pressed lightly.
A blue flame flared up with a click as if a switch had been flicked.
Then Jiang Yaoyao saw the tightly closed doors in the lobby suddenly open, and the bodyguards in black rushed over, instantly surrounding the few thugs.
Bo Jinlan lit his cigarette with the flickering flame, and the bluish-white smoke circled, making his deep eyes somewhat elusive. His voice remained calm, "Knock him out and take him to the car. Keep an eye on him there."
The thugs' faces changed drastically. Someone tried to fight back, but a bodyguard punched him. He groaned and passed out instantly.
Jiang Yaoyao was shocked by the visual sensation of this gangster blockbuster.
Even though she knew that for a wealthy family like the Bo family, having bodyguards was the most basic procedure, Bo Jinlan had always only brought a driver when he went out. So this was the first time she saw him like this.
Cold, ruthless, and dangerous.
***
After the bodyguards left, Bo Jinlan strode down the stairs.
"Are you okay?"
Jiang Yaoyao looked at him.
The man had a faint smile at the corner of his lips, and his eyes carried a thin layer of amusement as if having the bodyguard knock someone out was just her imagination.
"What's wrong?" Bo Jinlan raised his eyebrows.
Jiang Yaoyao regained her composure and asked, "So you were hiding upstairs just now? They were after me for a long time. Did you choose not to help?"
Bo Jinlan asked instead of answering, "Did you record everything as I instructed?"
"Of course!" Jiang Yaoyao waved her phone. "I just deliberately delayed time by talking all kinds of things just to record it."
Bo Jinlan looked at her charming and lively expression, then smiled. "You're quite smart."
Jiang Yaoyao's smile became even sweeter after being praised by the person she liked.
As for Xu Fenglai in the corner of the second floor.
His eyes were filled with worship as he looked at Bo Jinlan.
Awesome!
Fortunately, he had been thinking for a while just now and thought Bo Jinlan deliberately did not take action to assess this girl's abilities. Now, it seemed clear that he was using Miss Jiang!
He would throw these recordings in front of the old master later. He could effortlessly get rid of the two useless chess pieces from the third branch without explaining anything,
Poor Miss Jiang.
How could she still giggle after being used?
***
Downstairs, Bo Jinlan smiled. "Now you know I didn't do this on purpose, right?"
Jiang Yaoyao snorted, "What if they attack me for real?"
"Then fight back." Bo Jinlan's smile did not change at all. "It's on me if you kill him."
Jiang Yaoyao only felt her heart tremble, and she couldn't help but let her imagination run wild again.
He was always like this.
Not only did he say and do good things for her, but he also flirted with her occasionally.
Who could bear it?
Back then, she had fallen deeper and deeper because of this.
No! Jiang Yaoyao took a deep breath and warned herself not to sink further.
He was only good to her because of her uncle!
Without her uncle, she was nothing!
Anyway, she would return to Haicheng tomorrow. They wouldn't have ties for a long time if nothing unexpected happened, just like the past three years...
"What made you think of learning self-defense?" Bo Jinlan suddenly asked.
Jiang Yaoyao was stunned at first, but then she chuckled. "Of course, I have to learn some self-defense skills. Otherwise, what if I get bullied like before? Countless experiences have told me I can't count on anyone at a critical moment! I can only rely on myself!"
Bo Jinlan didn't reply. He only took a small sip of the cigarette in his mouth while his dark eyes stared at her without blinking.
The young lady rarely tied her hair into a ponytail like today, revealing a smooth, plump forehead and a slender, fair neck. Her beautiful face, covered in thin makeup, was filled with pride and indifference.
However——
Did he not care even a little?
Bo Jinlan's gaze descended and landed on her fair left hand.
Three years ago, she suddenly ran over to look for him and said that Jiang Mingyang had bullied her. A fruit knife cut her palm deeply, and she lost a lot of blood.
Later, she had a scar on her palm.
But a few nights ago, when the passion had faded, he had held her left hand and sifted through it.
The scar had long faded away, and no signs of injury existed. It was as if the incident three years ago had never happened.
The man's dark and profound eyes rippled with layers of emotion that no one could decipher.
"Whoosh!"
Someone whistled.
Jiang Yaoyao raised her head.
At the corner of the spiral staircase, Xu Fenglai, wearing a contrasting casual suit, stood there. He smiled evilly and frivolously. "Do you still want to play basketball?"
Bo Jinlan ignored him. "Yaoyao, come with me to the Bo's house."
Jiang Yaoyao retracted her gaze. "What am I doing at Bo's house?"
"Bo Yuxi sent people to ambush you. Do you intend to let this slide?"
"Uh. Was there a need to alarm the elders for such a small matter?" Jiang Yaoyao blinked. "Besides, isn't Bo Yunxi your sister? You even beat those people. I'll return to Haicheng tomorrow, anyway."
"Whoever does something wrong will be punished," Bo Jinlan interrupted her lightly.
His tone was still warm and indifferent. When he spoke, his usual thin smile was on his face.
But for some reason, Jiang Yaoyao suddenly couldn't understand him.
The last time at the hotel, he was protecting his family. Why now...
Perhaps Bo Jinlan saw her hesitation. That's why he comforted her. "Don't worry. Just tell them the truth when we reach the Bo family later."
"Oh," said Jiang Yaoyao.
Bo Jinlan smiled with satisfaction. "Let's go."
Looking at the man's devastatingly handsome face, Jiang Yaoyao subconsciously followed him.
Xu Fenglai, who was on the stairs, was speechless.
No way.
Was he a ghost?
Didn't they see him?
Or did they deliberately pretend that he didn't exist?