Bao Jingyan stopped in his tracks.
In the dim light, a sliver of scarlet on his fingers flickered on and off.
He chuckled, "This is none of your business. Ziqi, take care of your own matters."
"I’ve broken off my engagement with Su Qionglin." Bao Ziqi suddenly stood up, walking over to Bao Jingyan and seizing his collar: "It was dad’s decision! You know what this means!"
Bao Jingyan casually brushed his hand aside: "Is this a declaration of war or are you sounding the alarm?"
He was so composed, Bao Ziqi was infuriated, "Aren’t you afraid I’ll spill the beans?"
Bao Jingyan pinched out the cigarette butt and took one last drag, chuckling lightly: "Ziqi, you wouldn’t! Your indecisiveness is precisely why dad never considered handing over Di Jing Corporation to you."
Having said that, he headed upstairs.
Bao Ziqi growled from behind, "Bao Jingyan, don’t be too confident! Between power and beauty, you’ll have to sacrifice one!"
"Whatever." Bao Jingyan waved his hand, "But don’t say I didn’t warn you."
Bao Jingyan turned and stood in the stairwell, his good looks as divine as an idol’s.
He spoke coldly, "She is already mine."
Bao Ziqi threw a punch at the glass coffee table.
Between his fingers, blood dripped copiously.
But he couldn’t care less.
Su Ruanruan first visited the hospital. The two patients were profoundly grateful, even secretly trying to slip her a red envelope.
Su Ruanruan discreetly observed the family members of the two patients; it was evident that neither was well-off. She not only refused but also discreetly spoke to the billing department, who were old subordinates of Su Peiming and thus accorded her this respect.
After arranging everything, she thought about leaving when she ran into her eldest brother Su Minghua.
"Ruanruan," Su Minghua called out to her.
Su Ruanruan stopped, quietly asking, "Big brother, is there something you need?"
Su Minghua, over thirty and successful in his career, exuded an aura of importance.
He said very politely, "The old master and dad want you to come home for dinner."
A hint of mockery appeared in Su Ruanruan’s eyes, "I thought I was no longer welcome in the Su Family."
"How could that be?" Su Minghua feigned anger, "The old master loves you the most! Come on, have a meal as a favor to your big brother."
Su Ruanruan smoothly avoided his hand, "I’ve been quite busy these days."
Su Minghua seemed somewhat uncomfortable, chuckling dryly, "I heard you’re working in Di Jing Corporation’s research department! Impressive, Ruanruan, don’t forget about us at Tongsheng Hospital when you develop new drugs."
Su Ruanruan simply offered a faint smile.
After leaving the hospital, she remembered she hadn’t visited Mrs. Gu for a long time, so she made a special trip.
Since being discharged from the hospital, Mrs. Gu had not seen her and was very happy to see her now, but she pretended to be discontented, "You still remember to visit me!"
Su Ruanruan sat beside her, dutifully peeling fruit.
Mrs. Gu watched her with delight, "I’m almost fully recovered now; I should accompany you for a shopping trip sometime."
Su Ruanruan hummed in response, handing the fruit to Mrs. Gu.
While eating, Mrs. Gu inquired about her recent life and ended with a laugh, "Now the newspapers and websites are all buzzing with your news! Your uncle told me too, Ruanruan, you’re now the celebrity of Jiang City."
Su Ruanruan’s eyes sparkled, "Uncle knows too?"
"Yes! He can’t stop singing your praises." Mrs. Gu held her hand, examining it closely.
At this moment, she did have a concern on her mind, but it wasn’t convenient to discuss with Su Ruanruan.
Just then, the Gu Family’s grandniece Gu Jiarou came to visit Mrs. Gu; Su Ruanruan had met her before, a rather cute girl.