Very well, this is exactly in line with his expectations; it saves his own child from being too wild.
"Uncle Qin, I’m a bit sleepy."
Secretary Zhou was stowing the luggage and nearly went down on his knees. Miss, you’ve been sleeping all day, what on earth have you been up to?
Was it just a sea voyage?
It’s highly suspicious. Is President Bo really that inhumane?
Yet Bo Qin didn’t even glance at Secretary Zhou; after fastening the little girl’s seatbelt, he rested her head on his shoulder. He asked Secretary Zhou to get a blanket from the flight attendant and then spoke to the girl in a gentle and soothing voice, "Be good and sleep, leaning on me, okay?"
Once Jian Dan found a spot to rest her head, she quickly fell asleep.
No sooner had Secretary Zhou settled down after stowing the luggage than he saw two familiar faces coming toward him. He was taken aback, "President Hai, are you heading to the capital city?"
Secretary Zhou’s voice drew Bo Qin’s gaze back to him. Bo Qin looked over and saw the capable-looking Hai Ling, followed by Hai En. Their seats were just in front of him to the side. Hai Ling greeted him with a gentle smile, "President Bo, you are also on this flight?"
Bo Qin nodded indifferently. Hai Ling spotted the little girl resting her head on his shoulder and showed a moment of surprise, then smiled and said, "Your little girl is sleepy again?"
Bo Qin showed no desire to continue the conversation. Secretary Zhou explained, "Yes, President Bo took her out to sea this afternoon. She might be a little tired; she’s young and not so resilient."
Hai Ling’s expression changed ever so slightly but soon relaxed again. Hai En, dropping his previous flippancy, stood solemnly behind Hai Ling and politely greeted Bo Qin, "President Bo."
Bo Qin gave a barely perceptible nod, his movements very light as if he feared that any stronger gesture might wake the girl resting on his shoulder. Hai Ling’s expression grew dimmer while Hai En, from his angle, could just make out his sister’s lowered eyelashes.
He felt somewhat unsettled in his heart.
He laughed and said to Bo Qin, "President Bo, my sister was saying that when she gets to the capital city, she would like to discuss a business project with you. Now that we’ve met, isn’t that perfect? How about I switch seats with President Bo?"
Upon hearing Hai En’s words, Secretary Zhou’s eyes widened in disbelief. Are you aware of what you’re saying?
He looked at Bo Qin with a touch of concern, worrying that Bo Qin would get angry, and indeed, Bo Qin’s brows furrowed slightly. "There’s no need for that. If it’s about business, we can talk once we are in the capital city."
His voice was low and impatient.
When Hai En first made the suggestion, Hai Ling held some hope, but now it had turned out .
She felt a bit embarrassed and grabbed her brother, "Don’t spout nonsense, President Bo, I apologize."
From the exchange between Hai Ling and Hai En, Secretary Zhou seemed to understand some underlying truths. He realized that he had seen the truth, and what was it? Of course, it was that President Hai of Haicheng Group seemed to be interested in their President Bo. This was...
Secretary Zhou quickly averted his gaze, feeling a peculiar sensation, like discovering a big secret yet unable to share it; keeping it inside felt slightly uncomfortable. Anyway, it’s... ah, indescribable.
Hai Ling didn’t expect to receive such a curt reply from Bo Qin and was a bit startled. Secretary Zhou timely diffused the awkwardness, "President Hai, do you need help with your luggage?"
Hai Ling was dragging an eighteen-inch cabin bag, and Secretary Zhou conveniently took over.
Hai Ling handed it over appreciatively, "Thank you."
Secretary Zhou shook his head without looking elsewhere, "Don’t mention it. It’s no trouble at all."
Hai En let Hai Ling sit by the window while he took the aisle seat, his gaze occasionally drifting toward Jian Dan and Bo Qin. As for what he was looking at, Secretary Zhou didn’t know.
Throughout the flight, Hai Ling stared out the window, unsure of what she was thinking. She found herself somewhat laughable, impulsively boarding the plane at her brother’s urging. Why did she get on the plane and subject herself to this discomfort?
Maybe it was because of Bo Qin’s great charm. She couldn’t refuse, but that wasn’t all.
She was too impulsive.
Hai En tried several times to speak to her, but her somber expression scared him off. After more than three hours of flying, they arrived at the capital city. Jian Dan had slept soundly through the flight, and the turbulence as the plane descended woke her up. She was well-rested and full of energy.
Bo Qin smiled, "You’re awake just in time. We’ve just arrived. Are you still sleepy?"
Jian Dan shook her head, "No, I don’t feel sleepy anymore, but I guess I won’t be able to sleep now either."
Bo Qin: "... Let’s go, off the plane."
"What a coincidence." As Bo Qin walked away, Jian Dan had just stepped out of her seat when she saw Hai En. He greeted her, and she paused, looking at Bo Qin with a blank expression.