Su Ruanruan was oblivious to the undercurrents between the two men as she bid farewell to Su Ru’an.
Su Ru’an patted her head again.
As the group left, Bao Mingyuan suddenly smiled and said, "Professor Su seems to favor Ruanruan, his niece, more than Qionglin."
Su Ruanruan didn’t think much about it.
Su Qionglin sneered internally!
Everyone in the Su Family knew that Su Ruanruan was not her uncle’s biological daughter, except for Su Ruanruan herself.
Uncle Bao treated Su Ruanruan so well because he thought she was the Su family’s precious daughter; once the truth comes out, Su Ruanruan will have nothing!
While Su Qionglin was thinking, Bao Jingyuan spoke up, "Dad, let Qionglin join us for the family feast later!"
Her father’s attitude changed; she’d need Su Qionglin’s help.
Naturally, Bao Mingyuan wouldn’t embarrass Su Qionglin in public, smiling, "She is Ruanruan’s sister, of course she can."
Su Qionglin’s expression changed.
In Bao Mingyuan’s words, there was a distance.
She could attend, all thanks to Su Ruanruan’s grace!
Mrs. Bao patted her hand to comfort her.
Honestly, Mrs. Bao also felt quite upset.
Today, Mingyuan was overly flattering towards Su Ruanruan.
Bao Mingyuan, knowing his wife had complaints, said nothing and just took his family for a stroll around Zhongjiang Academy of Fine Arts.
At a graffiti wall, Su Ruanruan squatted in a corner, watching.
She found it quite interesting.
Suddenly, a large palm hooked around her waist and dragged her into a secluded, dark passageway.
Su Ruanruan was pinned against the wall.
She widened her eyes and stared at the man before her.
His gaze was too intense.
Su Ruanruan lowered her eyelids, whispering, "Spending 20 million on a painting, you’re crazy."
Bao Jingyan, with a clear gaze, replied, "I can’t stand to see your paintings in someone else’s possession."
Su Ruanruan blushed, "I don’t know what you’re talking about."
Bao Jingyan, who had been angry last night, had all his frustration dissipate when he saw the painting this morning.
His heart stirred, his slender fingers teasing her chin, "You wouldn’t know?"
He lowered his head to meet her forehead, his voice also heated, "You’ve seen me before, haven’t you? While painting, were you stealing glances at me? Thinking I look good, hmm?"
Su Ruanruan, so reserved, how could she withstand his teasing?
Her face flushed red, "I didn’t see clearly."
Bao Jingyan caressed her cheek, his voice raspy, "But I’ve seen you clearly for many years."
His voice, unclear near her lips, "When you were just so little, you were already so alluring."
His rare flirtation mortified and frightened Su Ruanruan, her hands pushing against his chest, "Don’t do this... we could be seen."
"Is it okay if we’re not seen?" he countered.
Su Ruanruan’s face turned red, her voice stuttering, "That’s not okay either."
Bao Jingyan watched her shy and affectionate expressions, his heart pounding, his elegantly bones hands gently lifting her chin, forcing her to look at him.
Their eyes met, and she saw sparks in his eyes.
Panicked, her voice shaky, "Don’t... let me go, Bao Jingyan."
Bao Jingyan nibbled on her ear, "I have something later, so won’t be joining the meal! Don’t sit with Bao Ziqi, and don’t go back with him. Later, I’ll have the driver take you to my place for dinner."
Su Ruanruan bit her lip, refusing him.
But Bao Jingyan was resolute, "Otherwise, shall I announce our relationship later?"
She was teased to the brink of tears, "Bao Jingyan, don’t bully me!"
"I’m not bullying you, I’m cherishing you," Bao Jingyan chuckled, kissing her lips lightly, "Be good, did you hear?"
She hesitated in a sobbing manner, unwilling to agree.
Turning her head, playing a little temper, she inadvertently saw a person standing in the distance.