Recently, Bao Mingyuan started treating Su Ruanruan as his future daughter-in-law, which worried Madam Bao greatly.
She had to plan for her son.
The Xia Family was scholarly, and Xia Minglan was their only daughter.
She was talented and artistic, the perfect match for Ziqi.
After Madam Bao said this, she observed her son’s reaction.
Bao Ziqi was originally unwilling, but after the recent upset with Su Ruanruan, he surprisingly agreed.
Madam Bao was both shocked and delighted.
She said, "Ziqi, you’ve finally seen the light."
She added softly, "Minglan is well-educated and mannered, your father will like her."
Madam Bao had confidence in her own judgment.
Madam Bao arranged a meal with the Xia family, choosing the best restaurant in the city.
Membership VIP system.
Inside the elegant dining room, Bao Ziqi met Miss Xia Minglan.
Indeed, Miss Xia was radiant and beautiful, and about the same age as himself.
But Bao Ziqi just couldn’t muster any enthusiasm.
Madam Bao warmly held Xia Minglan’s hand and introduced her to her son, "Minglan teaches history at the university and is the youngest professor in the city! She’s also multi-talented, truly a rare find."
Bao Ziqi wasn’t interested in the ’rare find’; his mind was preoccupied with that cunning girl.
His attitude was lukewarm, making Madam Bao somewhat embarrassed.
However, Xia Minglan admired Bao Ziqi. She was not offended by his indifference and instead kept trying to find topics of conversation.
Madam Bao and Mrs. Xia exchanged glances and breathed a sigh of relief.
The two children, there might be hope!
Midway through the meal, Bao Ziqi’s attitude suddenly warmed up.
He even personally served dishes to Xia Minglan.
Madam Bao was feeling reassured when she looked up.
Ah, it was that troublemaker Su Ruanruan who had arrived.
She wasn’t alone; the man with her was Gu Ze!
Madam Bao narrowed her eyes.
She had underestimated the connection between Su Ruanruan and the Gu Family... Had Su Ruanruan been rejecting Ziqi because she wanted to climb up to Gu Ze?
Madam Bao snorted coldly.
She whispered a command to her attendant.
Upon encountering the Bao Family, Su Ruanruan was quite surprised.
She had arranged to meet Gu Ze at noon, to give him the herbal medicine she had prepared for Gu Auntie.
Gu Ze insisted on having lunch here.
As soon as they walked in, they saw Madam Bao and Bao Ziqi dining.
Across from them was a respectable mother and daughter pair.
Su Ruanruan guessed it was an arranged date and didn’t take much notice; she was rather happy for Bao Ziqi.
She greeted them openly, but Bao Ziqi was reserved and indifferent.
Madam Bao smiled subtly, "Ruanruan, you’re here for lunch too? Why not join us?"
She added, "After all, you’re no stranger! What do you say, Young Master Gu?"
Gu Ze, who hated such pretentious women, was blunt: "We wouldn’t want to interrupt Ziqi’s date, you carry on with your conversation."
Madam Bao’s smile froze on her lips.
Bao Ziqi’s expression wasn’t pleasant either.
Seeing their displeasure, Gu Ze felt particularly satisfied.
He guided Su Ruanruan to a seat by the window and gentlemanly pulled out a chair for her.
Su Ruanruan sat down and whispered, "You really don’t give the lady face."
"Isn’t it just to see if it feels satisfying?" Gu Ze passed her a glass of water and asked with a smile.
Su Ruanruan smiled lightly, "Quite satisfying."
Gu Ze was happy to see her happy.
Su Ruanruan stealthily watched the other party’s movements and said, "When we came in just now, Madam Bao spoke to someone by her side, I think she must have instructed them to and catch me in a compromising situation."
After thinking for a moment, Gu Ze smiled lightly, "Then we’ll just have to do the opposite."
After a brief reflection, Su Ruanruan understood!
Next, not only did Gu Ze not avoid contact with Su Ruanruan, but he also became even more intimate with her.
Madam Bao’s people took even more splendid photos.