Out of control and sinking

Chapter 407

Bo Ye's eyes were bloodshot, and he wasn't in much better shape than her. He had spent the whole day at the company looking at documents, and then came home in the evening to help her look at documents and explain them to her.

He chuckled lightly, "Now you know being a boss isn't so easy?"

Jiang Ruan nodded: "Mm."

She nuzzled his shoulder with her chin and said, "You may look glamorous on the outside and be able to give orders, but only you know how tired you really are."

"I've come to understand now."

Bo Ye clicked his tongue: "You're just getting started. Right now, it's only one company. What would you do if you were a shareholder in ten companies?"

Jiang Ruan looked up and said without thinking, "Then I won't live."

She pouted and said, "I'm already exhausted from working at just one company, and you want ten? Do you think I'm invincible? You're not going to die from exhaustion."

Bo Ye chuckled and pinched the tip of her nose with his fingertips: "Actually, you'll get used to it gradually. The more documents you read, the faster you'll be able to read ten lines at a glance, and you won't have to scrutinize every single word like this."

"In the end, the documents contain the same content, and the templates are all the same."

"What you need is to extract what you need to know from the template."

Jiang Ruan yawned as she listened. Lazy, she snuggled against his neck and said in a soft, coquettish voice, "Brother Bo Ye, I'm sleepy. Let's go back to sleep."

"it is good."

Bo Ye raised his hand to turn off the computer, then picked her up as if he were carrying a kangaroo.

Turn off the study light, then go back to the bedroom.

Jiang Ruan took a shower when she got home in the evening, so she didn't shower again. Bo Ye went to take a shower.

Listening to the sound of rushing water coming from the bathroom, Jiang Ruan closed her eyes, feeling drowsy.

When Bo Ye came out of the bathroom, looking refreshed, he went to the bedside and saw that she was sleeping soundly.

There was a pillow under her head, and she was also holding his pillow in her arms.

A smile flickered in the man's eyes. Was she mistaking the pillow for him?
He turned off the bedroom light, tiptoed to bed, lay down next to her, and pulled the pillow out of her arms.

Jiang Ruan groaned and opened her eyes, but was too sleepy to stay awake, so she closed them again: "You're back."

Bo Ye put the pillow away, pulled her into his arms, and let her lean against his arm.

"Well, go to sleep."

Perhaps it was because his tone was too gentle.

Jiang Ruan heard it somewhere else.

She pouted and muttered nonsense to herself.

"No, I won't do it anymore."

"I'm exhausted."

"Being a shareholder is no fun at all."

Bo Ye was taken aback, and then he saw her snuggle against him, finding a comfortable position.

Then nothing happened again.

He's obviously fallen asleep again.

Bo Ye chuckled in exasperation. What do you mean, "I don't want to do it anymore"? He hadn't bothered her at all today.

I just took a cold shower.

He pulled the blanket over her and looked at the dark circles under her eyes; Bo Ye still felt sorry for her.

But there are no shortcuts to any path.

She's still young, and learning to manage a company is a good thing for her.

When she no longer wants to act, she can become her own boss.

If he doesn't want to be a boss either, then he'll support her.

Anyway, he has plenty of money, enough for her to live on for several lifetimes.

Life continued, uneventfully yet busily.

Jiang Ruan and Bo Ye devoted themselves to their careers every day, leaving early and returning late, working hard before sunset and reuniting at the villa when night fell.

The Bo Group is thriving.

After Jiang Ruan became a shareholder, she was also able to choose her own development path and, within the constraints, secure many rare resources for herself.

Its popularity among the people is increasing.

She worked hard on her acting, never complaining no matter how tired or difficult it was, and her acting skills were increasingly recognized by the public.

Its reputation is getting better and better.

Zou Ji and Su Tiantian are dating.

This was exactly what Jiang Ruan and Bo Ye had expected.

At first, they hid it from Zou Ji because they were afraid he would hurt Su Tiantian. Later, they learned how deep Zou Ji's love for Su Tiantian was.

After starting a relationship, Su Tiantian often shared her daily life with Lu Jie and Jiang Ruan, which was incredibly sweet.

Zou Ji was truly good to her; he doted on her like a precious gem.

Zou Ji would cook breakfast for her, tie her shoelaces, wash her underwear, and even during her period, he would climb over the wall to Su Tiantian's house to keep her company, rub her stomach, and comfort her before climbing back over the wall at dawn.

When Su Tiantian spoke, Lu Jie and Jiang Ruan couldn't help but feel envious.

Zou Ji was indeed a good man.

Su Tiantian was innocent and adorable to begin with. After falling in love, it was as if she was experiencing a date called pampering. Every time they met, her eyes shone with light, and the happiness and joy on her face could not be suppressed.

Jiang Ruan sincerely wished her well, and while she envied her, she hoped she would always be this happy.

However, there are no secrets that stay hidden forever.

Stli still managed to witness Zou Ji and Su Tiantian's affair.

During a shopping trip, she witnessed Zou Ji and Su Tiantian holding hands, looking very intimate.

Especially that man's face, who else could it be but the man Su Tiantian saved back then?

This was a complete shock to stli.

He immediately lost his temper and rushed over to take Su Tiantian home.

From then on, they were forbidden from seeing each other.

They even locked Su Tiantian in a room for a week and confiscated her phone.

Zou Ji was extremely anxious because he couldn't contact Su Tiantian.

Jiang Ruan and Lu Jie had no idea what had happened; Su Tiantian had suddenly disappeared.

It was from Zou Ji that they learned that their affair had been discovered by stli.

That day, they gathered together to discuss the matter.

Lu Jie sighed, "I still can't get in touch with Tian Tian, what should I do?"

Jiang Ruan said bluntly, "Su Tiantian's family all know that it was because of you that Su Tiantian was pushed off the cliff back then, so it's understandable that they resist you."

"Zou Ji, you can go and meet Tian Tian's family and talk to them."

"It's no use." Zou Ji smiled bitterly. He couldn't bear to see Su Tiantian. He hadn't slept for days, and his eyes were bloodshot.

He hadn't shaved, and his beard had grown quite a bit, making him look rather unkempt.

Where is the spirited look he had when he took photos with Su Tiantian just a few days ago?

“When Tian Tian had her accident, her family already hated me to the core; they wished they could kill me with their own hands.”

"They won't let me be with Tian Tian."

Jiang Ruan interrupted him: "So, are you giving up now?"

“Impossible.” Zou Ji’s tone was firm: “As long as I live, I will not give up.”

"I'm determined to marry Su Tiantian. She can only be my woman, Zou Ji's woman, for the rest of her life."

Lu Jie gave a thumbs up: "That's a real man."

"By the way, don't you know how to climb walls? Otherwise, you could sneak up to Su Tiantian's house at night and see if you can find her."

Lu Jie suggested.

Mentioning this matter made Zou Ji's expression even worse.

He said in a cryptic tone.

"I went there, but I didn't see Tian Tian in her room. Instead, I saw Stli."

"She almost called the police."

Lu Jie: "..."

Jiang Ruan: "..."

He's really something.

Nonsense, a man suddenly appearing in the middle of the night.

stli would be terrified.

"It seems this path is blocked," Lu Jie said. "Is there any other way? Let's think about it again."

The three sat facing each other. Jiang Ruan frowned in thought, Lu Jie was biting into an apple, and Zou Ji was looking worried.

He, who is usually a master strategist in his career, was stumped by this matter.

But Zou Ji did not blame Su Tiantian's family.

Su Tiantian was hurt because of him.

So much so that he hasn't regained his memory. They have every right to hate him.

Zou Ji suddenly stood up: "I'll go talk to her family again."

Jiang Ruan disagreed: "Haven't we already met?"

"I only met the woman you mentioned named Stli; I haven't met her parents yet."

Zou Ji said, "Isn't there a saying in China that sincerity can move mountains? If I let them know my true feelings, maybe they won't object to my relationship with Su Tiantian."

That's what he said, but it's not a bad idea.

Lu Jie and Jiang Ruan exchanged a glance.

I think that's fine too.

So Zou Ji set off.

The next day...

The three of them gathered together again at the same old spot.

After all, the only people who can help Zou Ji right now are Tian Tian's two best friends.

It just so happened to be the weekend, and neither of them was busy.

Lu Jie and Jiang Ruan were drinking tea when they heard a noise at the door. Looking up, they saw Zou Ji enter.

His cheeks were red and swollen, clearly indicating an injury.

Jiang Ruan nearly spat out her tea. Her eyes widened. "You got beaten up? Who hit you?"

Who dares to hit the dignified Boss Zou Ji?

I don't want to live like this anymore.

Zou Ji looked embarrassed and sighed, "Who else could it be?"

Lu Jie immediately guessed: "You were beaten by Tian Tian's parents?"

"Hmm." Zou Ji said in a muffled tone, "Her mother didn't lay a hand on me, but her father saw me and, without even listening to what I was saying, came up and slapped me a few times."

hiss……

Hearing this, Jiang Ruan and Lu Jie exchanged a glance, their eyes conveying two words.

How miserable.

"And then?" Jiang Ruan asked, "Did he scold you?"

"You insulted me, tell me to get out."

"Don't even think about having anything to do with his daughter in this lifetime."

Zou Ji sighed and said, "Then, I was kicked out."

After listening, Lu Jie stroked her chin and said, "It seems your father-in-law has a bad temper."

Jiang Ruan: "It seems that Tian Tian's family really hates you."

After all, they almost caused their daughter's death back then.

How could I not hate it?

If this had happened to Jiang Ruan, she would definitely hate him to death too.

"What can we do then? With her parents treating you like this, I reckon even if you beg for forgiveness, it's hopeless. And don't even mention STLI," Jiang Ruan said. "Besides Tian Tian, no one is on your side."

"But Zou Ji, don't resent them. They hate you because they love Tian Tian, and there's a reason for it."

"I know."

Zou Ji said, "I don't blame them. I had already guessed that they wouldn't treat me well."

He said firmly, "As long as Tian Tian is willing to stand by my side, I will do it no matter how difficult it is."

"I'll go investigate her parents' and Stli's preferences now. I won't go today, but I'll go tomorrow."

Look at their ambition and patience.

Lu Jie cheered: "Go Zou Ji!"

Jiang Ruan also encouraged her, saying, "Keep it up!"

Zou Ji: "Thank you."

Soon, Zou Ji found out that Su Tiantian's mother liked to dance, especially the foxtrot.

It just so happens that Zou Ji also knows this dance.

Su Tiantian's father likes chess, Go, and Gomoku; he's a chess enthusiast.

Zou Ji knew all of these skills, but he wasn't an expert in any of them; however, he could learn them all.

stli's favorite items are designer bags.

This gave Zou Ji a glimmer of hope; anything that could be solved with money was a minor matter.

It's just a designer bag; as long as she likes it, he can buy her all the designer bags in the world.

You could open a handbag museum for her.

After studying everyone's preferences, Zou Ji began to take action, spending his mornings learning chess from international masters.

In the afternoon, I went to the training institution where Su Tiantian's mother works to register as a teacher. It just so happened that the institution was short of teachers, and since he dances the foxtrot well, he was approved directly.

Zou Ji put in some effort to finally get Su Tiantian's mother's membership registered under his own name.

When they met again, he had become Su Tiantian's mother's teacher.

She then arranged for someone to buy a bag and deliver it to Stli's residence, claiming it was a gift from one of her suitors.

Stli likes to buy bags, but given her position and status, it's impossible for her to buy bags every day.

Suddenly a suitor appeared, showering her with four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine designer bags a day.

Even stli couldn't take it anymore.

But she couldn't find out which suitor it was at all.

This left her utterly bewildered. Could it be that some powerful figure in the industry had taken a liking to her, but due to their status, they couldn't show their faces and could only admire her silently in such a humble manner?
stli has been thinking about this for several days.

In the morning, Su Tiantian's father heard that a chess master had come to the clubhouse.

He's played seven rounds, and no one has won against him.

This directly ignited Su Tiantian's father's fighting spirit.

I'm determined to play another game with him no matter what.

When they arrived at the clubhouse and met the people there, Su Tiantian's father's face darkened.

What the fuck.

As he turned to leave, Zou Ji called out to him, "Uncle, are you admitting defeat outright?"

Su Tiantian's father is stubborn and refuses to submit to anyone.

He was surrounded by his colleagues.

Upon hearing this, he immediately became angry and turned around, saying, "How could I possibly admit defeat?"

Zou Ji smiled and said, "I heard that you are a famous chess master in the guild hall and have never lost. I wonder if I could learn a thing or two from you?"

Su Tiantian's father sneered: "There are plenty of people who want to learn from me, who do you think you are?"

Zou Ji remained expressionless: "Uncle, are you scared?"

"Do you know I just won seven games?"

Su Tiantian's father was furious: "Screw you! So what if you win seven rounds? You little brat, how dare you be so arrogant? I'll show you what it means to be outmatched."

So the two started playing chess.

This game of chess lasted a full hour and a half.

Su Tiantian's father went from looking down on her at first to frowning, worrying, having a headache, and being thoughtful and nervous, with sweat beading on his forehead.

In contrast, Zou Ji remained calm and composed.

This made him take another look.

But then he thought of his daughter and suddenly felt like beating him to death.

Finally, the game is over.

In the end, Zou Ji won.

Su Tiantian's father was completely dumbfounded.

The onlookers were dumbfounded.

The most famous chess master in their club lost.

The slogan of "never losing" has been shattered.

"No way, I'm not convinced."

Su Tiantian's father was furious: "Let's play another round."

Zou Ji smiled and said, "Alright."