Gu Dahong usually has a lot of quirks.
But now, he seemed very affectionate.
He was worried this place is too old-fashioned, so he said to Su Ruanruan, "How about we go for a coffee and exchange some academic knowledge?"
Su Ruanruan modestly responded, "Old Gu can just call me by my name!"
Old Gu’s face almost split with a smile.
Clapping his hands, he said, "I am decades older than you, and since you’ve been adopted by Princess Gege, let me be presumptuous and call you Ruanruan."
Su Ruanruan gave a slight smile.
Old Gu grew more and more fond of her!
Such a fine lady! Young and fashionable, with great temperament.
The pride of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Yes, that’s how the elegant script should go!
He left with Su Ruanruan, and Lady Yin and others wanted to join.
Lady Yin was dissatisfied.
She wanted to find flaws in Su Ruanruan to suppress her spirit!
But Old Gu disagreed.
Old Gu, sternly and with a noble coldness, asked, "We are discussing academics, would you understand?"
With that, he silenced them.
Turning around, Old Gu’s face blossomed into a smile.
He gestured, "Ladies first."
Su Ruanruan found the old gentleman adorable, despite his temper.
She found a business club to discuss academics with Old Gu.
Old Gu was very knowledgeable and she learned a lot from him.
Old Gu too felt a kindred spirit and regretted not meeting sooner.
He told Su Ruanruan, "This visit was rushed, I’ll be heading home in a couple of days! When you’re free, come visit Yangcheng, my wife and I will host you."
Su Ruanruan smiled and agreed.
While they were chatting, the elevator doors opened and five or six people came out.
The one in the lead was strikingly distinguished.
It was Bao Jingyan.
Seeing him, Su Ruanruan felt an additional joy.
Bao Jingyan saw her too, and after instructing the people around him, he walked towards her.
Su Ruanruan softly asked, "You’re back?"
Bao Jingyan casually put his arm around her shoulder and greeted Old Gu.
Old Gu recognized him, a prestigious tycoon in the medical field, President Bao.
Old Gu stood up, his gaze shifting between the two, "So, you two are a couple."
Bao Jingyan had other matters, otherwise he would have invited them for a meal.
Old Gu waved his hand, "No need, President Bao is busy."
Bao Jingyan looked at Su Ruanruan again, saying, "I should be back by around three or four."
Su Ruanruan nodded.
She watched him leave.
Old Gu shook his head and chuckled, "You have good taste!"
*
After parting with Old Gu, Su Ruanruan visited the hospital.
By the time she returned to Bao Mansion, it was four in the afternoon.
The mansion was quiet.
Seeing Bao Jingyan’s coat on the sofa in the downstairs hall, she knew he had returned.
She happily went upstairs.
Bao Jingyan was in the living room, leaning on the sofa and smoking.
Su Ruanruan entered, and he looked up at her with a somewhat indifferent gaze.
Indeed, after several days apart, Su Ruanruan’s heart raced under his gaze.
She sat beside him and snuffed out the cigarette in his hand.
"Was your trip to T City smooth?" she asked.
Bao Jingyan did not respond vocally, continuing to gaze at her as if wanting to cherish her delicate beauty.
Su Ruanruan whispered, "I’m talking to you!"
Bao Jingyan pulled her abruptly, seating her on his lap.
He lowered his head and kissed her.
Su Ruanruan, a bit unaccustomed, resisted slightly.
He held her delicately pointed chin and looked at her.
Their eyes met, his voice rough, "Didn’t you miss me?"
Su Ruanruan’s heart softened, yielding.
After kissing intermittently for a while, Su Ruanruan realized he had a slight fever.
She stopped and wrapped her arms around his neck, "You have a fever, should I get some medicine?"
But Bao Jingyan reveled in their closeness.
He entangled her, not letting her go.