Chapter 120: Brother, Are You Planning to Jump into the River?

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The livestream exploded.

#SandsOfTime instantly shot to the top of the trending searches.

The name Jiang Ciyou dominated the rankings.

Industry insiders had long since fallen to their knees in admiration. Even outsiders, who were merely watching for the spectacle, were left utterly awestruck, feeling that the work was truly breathtaking.

Jiang Jinhui and Yao Shulan were watching the livestream as well.

When they saw the dress of sand slowly peel away layer by layer, tears nearly spilled from Yao Shulan’s eyes.

The Jiang Ciyou she had raised was so exceptional.

The work she had designed was as stunning as ever, just as it had always been.

As her mother, Yao Shulan was filled with immense pride.

But after that pride came nothing but heartache.

Yao Shulan did not know whether she still counted as Jiang Ciyou’s mother.

Jiang Ciyou seemed to have no intention of acknowledging her anymore.

Looking back on the past three years, Yao Shulan had done so many things to hurt Jiang Ciyou for Jiang Xiaoxiao’s sake.

She had originally believed she was making amends to Jiang Xiaoxiao.

But after seeing Jiang Xiaoxiao’s true nature clearly, she suddenly felt that none of it had been worth it.

Unfortunately, by the time she regretted it, it was already too late.

On the other side, Jiang Jinhui’s hands trembled with excitement.

Jiang Ciyou had actually designed a work so astonishing that it seemed to shake heaven and earth.

No wonder she came from the Jiang family.

No wonder she was his daughter.

Only in the hands of a design genius like Jiang Ciyou could Beauty in Her Own Right have a future.

Perhaps one day, it might even become a globally renowned luxury brand.

The more Jiang Jinhui thought about it, the more exhilarated he became.

Today had brought him one surprise after another.

His two daughters—

one was a genius,

and the other was a genius among geniuses.

He seized Yao Shulan’s hand. “Shulan, did you see that? Both of their designs are sure to win awards. One brand taking home two grand prizes—there’s only one such brand in the world, only one!”

“Perhaps, starting today, Beauty in Her Own Right will become famous throughout the world.”

“The company’s stock is certain to hit its daily limit tomorrow!” Jiang Jinhui declared with absolute confidence.

At the headquarters of BJ Corporation, in the president’s office—

Bo Jinxiu stared transfixed at the livestream playing on his computer.

Gao Cen had already been standing there for quite some time.

When he had entered moments earlier, the screen had happened to show Miss Jiang.

So he had refrained from disturbing him.

Now Jiang Ciyou had already gone backstage.

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Only then did Gao Cen speak. “I never expected Miss Jiang to be a design genius.”

But Bo Jinxiu’s brows were tightly furrowed.

“Gao Cen, did you notice the model beside her just now?”

Gao Cen recalled the scene. “Very professional, with an impressive presence. Why do you ask, President?”

“Didn’t you think her eyes looked a little like someone’s?”

The camera had spent most of its time displaying the sand dress.

There had been very few close-ups of the model’s face.

The glimpse just now had lasted no more than a fleeting second.

But Bo Jinxiu had seen those eyes.

They had looked strangely like… Shen Yibai’s.

However, the runway livestream had no replay function.

Based solely on that one-second glimpse, Bo Jinxiu could not confirm anything.

Gao Cen said, “Like whom? She was wearing a mask. I couldn’t see her clearly.”

Bo Jinxiu was silent for a moment. “Still no sign of Yibai?”

Gao Cen immediately understood. “You think that model looked like Young Master Yibai?”

But he quickly dismissed the possibility. “It absolutely could not have been Young Master Yibai. Although we still don’t know his exact whereabouts, one thing is certain: he should be in Italy right now.”

Gao Cen had checked the family credit card.

A few days earlier, Shen Yibai had purchased a ticket to Italy.

Recently, there had also been several large expenditures charged in Italy.

Moreover, the transaction records showed no purchase of a return ticket.

So Young Master Yibai should currently be in Italy.

Besides, his school really had organized an educational tour to Italy.

Bo Jinxiu also felt that it was impossible.

How could the world contain such a coincidence?

Bo Jinxiu closed the laptop and rubbed the bridge of his nose. “Why did you come to see me?”

It was lunchtime.

Gao Cen generally would not come in at this hour.

“Miss Qingqing was looking for you. She said she called, but you didn’t answer, so she called me instead.”

Bo Jinxiu picked up his phone and glanced at it. Sure enough, there were two missed calls.

“I know. You can go.”

After Gao Cen left, Bo Jinxiu called Shen Qingqing back.

“Did you need something?” His voice was mild and even, revealing no emotion.

“Fourth Uncle, there’s something I want to tell you. Can you promise not to be angry?”

Shen Qingqing sounded somewhat worried.

“What is it? Tell me. I won’t be angry.” His voice remained gentle.

“I don’t want to go to Hollywood.”

Bo Jinxiu replied calmly, “Then don’t go.”

On the other end, Shen Qingqing seemed to finally let out a sigh of relief.

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“I was afraid you’d be angry. After all, Fourth Uncle, you went to such trouble to pave the way for me, and I’ve disappointed you.”

Bo Jinxiu smiled. “Silly girl, I only thought it was a good opportunity. But if you don’t want to go, you can refuse. Your happiness matters most. I would never force you to do something you don’t want to do.”

Shen Qingqing’s voice brightened. “Thank you, Fourth Uncle. You’re so good to me.”

She seemed to think of something else. “Fourth Uncle, can I accept a variety show from another company? It’s Director Xie’s new program. I have a very good feeling about it.”

“Director Xie is the godfather of variety shows in the entertainment industry. Almost every program he directs becomes a huge hit. You can work with him.”

“Still, how come I didn’t know he was directing a new show? What kind of program is it?”

Bo Jinxiu personally reviewed nearly all of Shen Qingqing’s work.

Of course, he did so only to prevent Bo Wanhua from taking advantage of any opportunity.

After all, Shen Qingqing was trying to establish herself in the entertainment industry, while Bo Wanhua controlled most of its resources.

It would be easy for Shen Qingqing to stray into her sphere of influence.

Shen Qingqing’s tone was light and playful. “Fourth Uncle, don’t ask. It might be a surprise when the time comes.”

Bo Jinxiu did not press her.

His thoughts were still occupied by Jiang Ciyou and the model he had just seen.

He had little interest in worrying about anything else.

After ending the call, he returned to the back of his desk.

His gaze unconsciously fell upon a framed photograph resting on the tabletop.

It showed a little girl of four or five.

Bo Jinxiu remembered the first time Jiang Ciyou had seen the photograph.

She had actually asked whether the girl was his daughter.

He had been so furious that he had laughed on the spot.

How could she fail to recognize a photograph of herself at the age of five?

The first time Bo Jinxiu had met Jiang Ciyou, she had been five, and he had been ten.

It had happened at Kyoto Hospital in the capital.

The Han River flowed beside the hospital.

A metal railing stood between the grounds and the riverbank.

Ordinarily, patients from the wards liked to stroll along the Han River.

But that night, it was deep into the small hours.

There was not a single person by the river.

Only one lonely, tiny figure stood there.

Ten-year-old Bo Jinxiu had remained by the Han River for a long time.

Then he climbed over the railing.

Just as he was about to leap, a childish voice suddenly came from above his head.

“Big Brother, are you planning to jump into the river?”

Ten-year-old Bo Jinxiu looked up.

A little girl with twin pigtails was sitting in the parasol tree beside the Han River.

A lollipop was clenched between her teeth.