She abandoned her husband first, then her children, and was ecstatic after the divorce.

Although he had set up a tight net to cause trouble in the shadows, he never revealed his true identity.

As for those people hired by Shen Pei'an to cause trouble, they refused to reveal Shen Pei'an's identity.

Moreover, Shen Pei'an has always been careful in his work, and the expenses incurred in hiring these people have passed through countless hands, making it impossible to trace them back to him.

Lin Qingran's side of the story alone is not enough to explain the grievances between herself and Shen Pei'an.

This time, Sheng Hai Group has no choice but to accept its defeat, at least in terms of economic losses.

Lin Qingran was troubled by these matters and developed a fever that night.

Upon learning the news, Susukino traveled a long distance to come over.

Lin Qingran had been taken to the hospital. She was burning up with fever and was delirious, muttering something unintelligible.

Bo Ye patiently wiped Lin Qingran's body, trying to help her cool down.

Hearing Lin Qingran seemingly saying something, he leaned closer to listen, only to hear Lin Qingran saying...

"Uncle... Uncle, don't go..."

Bo Ye looked at Lin Qingran with some confusion, puzzled.

Who is she calling?

Lin Qingran finally woke up the next morning.

She had a high fever, felt weak all over, and had a dry mouth.

Upon seeing Bo Ye, Lin Qingran was completely speechless.

She regained her voice only after being half-held by Susukino and sipping a whole glass of water.

In a hoarse voice, she asked Bo Ye, "Why are you here? Is everything alright at home?"

“The family has already made arrangements; security guards are keeping a close watch from the shadows. Fu Xiuheng has been busy dealing with the scandals surrounding their Fu Group lately and hasn’t had time to pay attention to us. Lu An did call, though, saying that Fu Xingze should be in class.” Bo Ye said, then gave a cold laugh.

But seeing Lin Qingran's haggard face, Bo Ye's expression immediately turned to worry.

“You’ve been so busy these past few days without even sending me a message. I heard from Xiao Zhou that you were sick, so I didn’t dare leave you alone in Nancheng and came over right away.”

Lin Qingran smiled wearily, "I'm fine. It's normal to catch a cold in the cold weather in Nancheng."

Bo Ye held Lin Qingran's hand tenderly. "Sister, I know you're strong-willed, but I'm really worried about you. I won't stand in your way, but could you please not leave me behind? I want to stand with you and share the burden with you."

Lin Qingran stared blankly at Bo Ye, and a certain part of her heart that had been frozen began to thaw because of Bo Ye's words.

She could sense Bo Ye's affection for her, but Lin Qingran always felt that Bo Ye was still a child, and perhaps he couldn't yet distinguish the feelings in his heart.

Moreover, someone like him will definitely meet more and more outstanding girls in the future; she was just a passerby in Bo Ye's life.

When the two of them are together, it's more about cooperation and exchanging benefits.

Lin Qingran thought that she had helped herself and Bo Ye, so they were even. But it was only at this moment that Lin Qingran realized that she might owe Bo Ye too much.

Moreover, Bo Ye's words about wanting to stand by her side were like a heavy hammer blow to Lin Qingran's heart.

Lin Qingran felt disillusioned with romantic relationships, and in her mind, no man would say he was unwilling to hinder her and only wanted to be by her side.

But Susukino is different.

Lin Qingran looked up at Bo Ye, this seemed to be the first time she had seriously examined this boy.

Due to a family tragedy, Da Nian Shao left home and lived with his mother, refusing any assistance from the Bo family, and has come this far.

If it weren't for Susukino's mother's illness, his company would never have stagnated to this day.

How could Lin Qingran still think of such a person as an uneasy child who couldn't distinguish his own feelings?

The young man's sincere emotions were delivered to Lin Qingran unexpectedly, and Lin Qingran was moved without any warning.

Before anyone knew it, Lin Qingran's eyes gradually became misty.

Bo Ye panicked and hurriedly wiped Lin Qingran's wet eyes.

"Sister, don't cry!" Bo Ye said urgently.

"I didn't mean anything by saying this, I just wanted to be with you, I...I..."

Bo Ye was at a loss. He was afraid that he had been too forward with Lin Qingran, and even more afraid that Lin Qingran would refuse him.

However, contrary to his rationality, he felt an overwhelming surge of emotion within him.

Bo Ye and Lin Qingran looked at each other for a while, then Bo Ye suddenly said, as if deflated.

"Sister, I actually like you a lot."

Bo Ye lowered his head, and although he was saying words of confession, he looked like a child who had done something wrong, not daring to look Lin Qingran in the eye.

"But I'm not trying to blackmail you, nor do I think that just because I like you, you have to accept me. I just want to stay by your side, however it may be, or if you hate me, you can kick me out..."

Bo Ye stammered and spoke incoherently.

In the end, his voice was almost choked with sobs, and he looked at Lin Qingran with red eyes.

"I just don't want to see you working so hard..."

The next second, Susukino was embraced by a warm body.

Susukino's body stiffened, and he didn't even know where to put his hands.

He had hugged Lin Qingran many times, but this was the first time he had received such a solemn hug.

"I know," Lin Qingran said softly.

"I cherish everything you've given me."

Mr. Bo bit his lip, his lips trembling slightly, afraid that he might burst into tears if he wasn't careful.

"Give me some time, let me accept you, okay?"

Bo Ye's pupils dilated, and he straightened up to look at Lin Qingran.

"Really, really?"

Lin Qingran gently brushed aside the stray hairs on Bo Ye's forehead with her slender fingers and nodded seriously.

"If your feelings change one day, you can leave at any time."

Bo Ye grabbed Lin Qingran's hand. "No! I won't leave! I absolutely won't leave!"

He looked at Lin Qingran excitedly, "So, sister, you're allowing me to pursue you now, right?"

Lin Qingran couldn't help but soften her heart and gently patted Bo Ye's head.

How insecure must he be to feel that he needs her permission even to pursue her?

"Yes," Lin Qingran replied.

Bo Ye held Lin Qingran tightly, and finally couldn't help but cry out.

Xiao Zhou, peeking through the crack in the door, exclaimed, "Wow... your CEO is really suited to be an actor; he can shed tears so easily!"

Bo Ye's assistant, Qi Xinglan: "...That's called being sentimental. What do you know about the Six Coins?"

The two of them turned around at the same time and breathed a sigh of relief.

Although there are many things to do right now, it's a good thing that the two of them have opened up to each other at this stage.