The CEO’s Unkown Wife
Chapter 413 Listen to His Explanation_1

Chapter 413: Chapter 413 Listen to His Explanation_1

Xia Qingtian followed the gaze over.

Soon, she met a pair of deep eyes, like a vast starry sea.

It was Bo Jingyan!

Only, his face seemed a bit off. Had someone upset him?

Xia Qingtian thought about this and prepared to go over to him. However, remembering that Huo Qilin was still by her side, she glanced at him, "Qilin, do what you need to do. I’ve found the person I was looking for."

"Alright." A hint of disappointment flashed across Huo Qilin’s eyes.

Xia Qingtian, whose attention was entirely on Bo Jingyan, didn’t notice.

After saying her goodbyes to Huo Qilin, she walked in Bo Jingyan’s direction.

Just as she was about to get close to Bo Jingyan, suddenly...

"Brother Jingyan, you haven’t had dinner yet, right? I’ve brought lots of good food for you. Have something to eat first."

Shi Qian emerged out of nowhere, one arm clinging to Bo Jingyan’s, the other holding various types of snacks, while she looked at him with an eager face.

Xia Qingtian’s steps came to an abrupt halt.

She finally remembered why she was here at this business event.

After Shi Qian spoke, she saw that Bo Jingyan wasn’t responding to her, his gaze fixed intently in one direction. Subconsciously, her eyes followed his gaze.

And then she saw Xia Qingtian.

Her smile instantly froze on her face; her eyes filled with gloom.

That damn Xia Qingtian, why does she appear everywhere?

Shi Qian took a deep breath, pushing all her negative emotions down to the bottom of her heart.

"Sister Qingtian, what a coincidence. I didn’t expect you to be attending this business event as well," she said with a smile, all sugar and sweetness. "But why didn’t you tell us sooner? If Brother Jingyan and I had known you were coming, we would have brought you along with us. Then when Brother Jingyan is busy entertaining, we’d have someone to keep us company."

Listening to her, Xia Qingtian almost wanted to laugh. Shi Qian was acting as if she belonged there.

If she wasn’t the rightful Mrs. Bo, from the way Shi Qian was acting, anyone could easily mistaken them for being the real couple.

Xia Qingtian ignored Shi Qian. If she got into an argument with her in this setting, it would be very demeaning.

With that in mind, Xia Qingtian looked directly at Bo Jingyan and said, "Come with me, there’s something important I need to discuss with you."

As soon as she finished speaking, she left the crowded area first.

If they had this conversation here, it would only become a spectacle. They needed a quieter place.

Bo Jingyan, one hand in his pocket, followed her without any hesitation.

"Brother Jingyan..." Shi Qian gripped his hand tightly, looking at him anxiously. "What would I do here alone? I’m a bit scared."

A flicker of helplessness flashed in Bo Jingyan’s eyes.

He hadn’t planned on bringing a female companion today. However, he hadn’t expected his mother to stop him with Shi Qian before he left, insisting that he bring her along.

The reason was that Shi Qian had come under the attention of some powerful figures in the entertainment industry.

These powerful figures were also attending this business event. Should Shi Qian attend as his companion, it would serve as a signal of ownership, causing any potential threats to measure their intentions carefully in the future.

He didn’t want to agree.

However, his mother brought up the debt of gratitude they owed Shi Qian: if not for her, his mother might still be suffering from her illness, or even dead by now.

In this regard, the Bo family truly did owe Shi Qian.

Now, it was only right to offer her some protection and pave the way for her career.

And so he eventually agreed to bring Shi Qian along.

Meanwhile, he couldn’t help thinking about Xia Qingtian’s words over the phone. He had subconsciously planned to explain things to her after the business event concluded.

As for why he wanted to explain to Xia Qingtian, he himself couldn’t articulate why.

He just hadn’t expected Xia Qingtian to make an appearance before the event ended, let alone witness him with Shi Qian and wanting to talk to him.

When Bo Jingyan thought back to his promise to his mother to ensure Shi Qian’s safety and bring her back home, he decided to keep her by his side.

He broke away from Shi Qian’s arm and uttered two words, "Follow me."

"Okay." Shi Qian obediently nodded and followed, with a smile of satisfaction in her eyes.

Soon, Xia Qingtian found a suitable place for their discussion.

She stopped walking.

Just as she turned around to face Bo Jingyan, she found out that he did not come alone. There was an extra tail following him, which made her look worse.

She tried hard to control her emotions, and only after Bo Jingyan had stopped, she calmly asked, "Bo Jingyan, is there anything you want to say to me?"

She wanted to know--

Why?

Why did Bo Jingyan tell her over the phone that he did not plan to bring a female companion to the event?

And why did he have Shi Qian by his side in the end?

Why, even when he came to find her, did he bring Shi Qian?

Could it be that he really couldn’t separate from Shi Qian?

She gave Bo Jingyan a chance to explain. As long as it was what he said, she was willing to believe.

"I..." Just as Bo Jingyan was about to speak, at that moment...

"Sister Qingtian, are you okay?" A concerned voice sounded.

Hearing this, Xia Qingtian turned her head to see a thin layer of sweat on Huo Qilin’s forehead. He quickly walked over to her, his face filled with worry.

"Why are you here?" she asked, surprised.

Yes, Huo Qilin was panting heavily but answered her question seriously.

"I was a bit worried about you and afraid you would get taken advantage of. So, I had our house’s help keep an eye on you. They just told me that you suddenly left for a secluded place with a stern face, and that two people were following you. I was worried for your safety."

"Thank you," Xia Qingtian replied, lightly biting her lip.

Regardless, Huo Qilin was worried about her.

Huo Qilin glanced at Bo Jingyan, whose face was full of gloom, and Shi Qian, who was obediently following him like an innocent lamb. He asked somewhat uneasily, "Do you need me to stay here with you?"

"No need." Xia Qingtian shook her head. "I can handle it myself."

She just wanted to clear up today’s misunderstanding. She did not intend to fight.

Moreover, she believed that Bo Jingyan wouldn’t hit her.

As for Shi Qian, she’s not afraid at all.

Seeing her response, Huo Qilin did not insist on staying any longer.

"Then you be more careful." He cautioned, somewhat worried. "I’ll be a short distance from here catching my breath. If anything happens, just shout, and I’ll hear."