Bao Shaojin’s bedroom was monochromatic, characterized by a typical black, white, and gray style, and impeccably tidy without a speck of dust. Looking around, there wasn’t a single superfluous decoration. Bao Cheng placed An Yin on the bed and then started to examine the room. Bedrooms often give a sense of privacy. Jiang Keke saw Bao Cheng’s nonchalant manner and advised, "You should leave first. Leave the rest to me." "Alright, be quick about it." Bao Cheng glanced at the bed, seeing An Yin looking like a sleeping beauty, showing no signs of waking up. He breathed a sigh of relief. In fact, the reason he did not stop Jiang Keke but instead secretly helped her with this task, was primarily because if it succeeded and coincidentally fulfilled his cousin’s wishes, perhaps his cousin would be generous enough to provide him with strong financial support. Thinking of this possibility, Bao Cheng felt waves of turmoil within his heart. Over the years, his cousin had always been the mainstay of the Bao family. Using the resources from the elderly lady and family, Bao Cheng had been on the path of entrepreneurship for years without any noteworthy projects to show. As he grew older, his long-dormant ambition was eagerly waiting to prove itself. As long as this matter made his cousin completely satisfied, maybe... He could realize that plan in his heart. Once Bao Cheng left the bedroom. Jiang Keke stood dazedly by the bed, staring at the bundled-up An Yin, her eyes gradually revealing a trace of complexity. "Yinyin, don’t blame me!" Jiang Keke’s hand trembled intensely as she reached out. Upon touching An Yin’s clothes, her hand shook so much that she couldn’t grasp the zipper. Jiang Keke bit her lower lip until she tasted blood in her mouth, bringing her senses back to clarity. She cautiously pulled down An Yin’s zipper. On the soft chair by the bed, clothes were piled one on top of the other. Even the undergarments were placed in the most conspicuous spot. Anyone entering from outside could see them at a glance. After doing all this, Jiang Keke lowered her head, biting her palm, tears streaming down her face. After glancing at the other person a few more times, she wiped the tears from her face and resolutely left. The spacious meeting room was silent. The man seated at the head position looked solemnly at the crowd, who were all looking down. The sharp air in his gaze was like a sword, where nothing could grow in its path. Assistant Lin slowly lifted his head, seeing the man’s cold and haughty face, and secretly held his breath. Just then, in the pin-drop silence of the meeting room, a very abrupt sound was heard. The vibrating sound rang twice in succession. Everyone turned their heads, glancing at each other until they discovered the source of the noise was at the top position of the room, and everyone instantly became even more silent. Bao Shaojin’s phone was on the table, and the screen stayed lit for a while before going dark. He glanced at it arrogantly and saw it was an unfamiliar number, so he didn’t answer. Until the other party relentlessly called again. Bao Shaojin picked up the phone with his distinctly jointed hand, answered it, and held it to his ear. He didn’t speak, yet it was enough to intimidate the caller. He keenly heard the other party gasp before they seemed to muster the courage and spoke, "Mr. Bao?" A woman’s voice? A shadow flitted across Bao Shaojin’s icy face. "Who?" His voice was deep and magnetic, and just hearing it seemed to carry a dominant aura that made one’s heart fill with fear. "Jiang Keke, An Yin’s good friend." The final three words were said hesitantly by Jiang Keke, showing her guilty conscience. Hearing this name, Bao Shaojin’s eyes flickered, memories of her dating Bao Cheng surfaced in his mind. Then, with sharp eyes, he looked out towards the translucent glass, "What do you want?" Most of those present were longtime employees of the company and had been around Bao Shaojin for a while, somewhat understanding his temper. When they saw the man’s tightly knit brows and raised brows, everyone’s hearts felt like they were walking on thin ice. While everyone was anxious, a female voice came through Bao Shaojin’s phone. "Mr. Bao, can we make a deal?" Jiang Keke’s voice trembled, perhaps she was eager to achieve her goal and didn’t notice it. "You, want to make a deal with me?" Bao Shaojin’s gaze was profound, and her words made him scoff. "Yes." Jiang Keke replied defiantly. "Say another word, and it won’t get you anywhere." Bao Shaojin coldly said. The reason he hadn’t hung up yet was due to a name mentioned at the start: An Yin. He wanted to hear what the other side would say. "Was it you who disrupted my chance to join the acting group?" Jiang Keke asked, uneasy. Jiang Keke always knew Bao Cheng’s cousin had an impressive family background, but how prominent his position was in the business world, Bao Cheng never disclosed. So, Jiang Keke privately speculated that Bao Cheng’s cousin must be one of the many wealthy businessmen in T City. "It was me." Bao Shaojin admitted frankly. His voice was calm and at a measured pace, and his every gesture exuded an innate elegance. Those present listened quietly, their curiosity aflame as they saw Assistant Lin make a gesture towards them. This was an instruction for everyone to leave the meeting room. In the past, everyone feared meetings the most. Despite Mr. Bao appearing to have no temper, his decisive and ruthless approach to work made people steer clear. Just this once, everyone happened to see Mr. Bao chatting about personal matters during a meeting, so how could they not be curious? Yet, everyone was also afraid for their lives, so eventually, they reluctantly left the meeting room, with Assistant Lin being the last to exit. Since Mr. Bao took that call, Assistant Lin had already formed a suspicion; the only thing that could make Mr. Bao irrational and not calm was Ms. An! ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⁂𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱 Therefore, he immediately made a decision to dismiss the meeting. He knew this hasty decision carried significant risk. However, based on his recent observations, he felt he made the right choice. As he left the meeting room and was about to close the door, he saw Mr. Bao give him a look of approval. Assistant Lin left with excitement bubbling within him. Oh, how challenging it was! He had worked by Mr. Bao’s side for many years, yet Mr. Bao had never expressed any work-related appreciation for him. Now, receiving approval in handling a personal matter, Assistant Lin didn’t know if he should feel more heartbroken or more heartbroken. In the silent meeting room, the man had, at an unknown point, risen to his feet. He walked with composure towards the floor-to-ceiling window, a deep, cold glint on his handsome face. "I hope you can rearrange for me to join the group."
