Su Ruanruan felt weak in her legs.
But she still picked up the little one, saying very gently, "Auntie will carry you back!"
Little Ci’an rested on her shoulder, looking at He Jitang with an accusing gaze.
He Jitang guessed what the boy had seen, his throat tightening, "Daddy drank too much!"
Little Ci’an clamored, "Daddy should not drink anymore in the future."
He Jitang stepped forward, touched his little head, and softly agreed.
Su Ruanruan was not taking any of this.
She spoke coldly, "Big brother, I want to move out."
He Jitang did not speak.
He simply walked out of the courtyard, handling it coldly.
...
It was deep into the night, yet he felt no sleepiness, his body always in need of a woman’s relief.
Chen Er bounced over.
Seeing the state Jitang was in, he knew he hadn’t succeeded.
Chen Er smiled mysteriously. He reached into his clothes and pulled out a stack of photos, all of them of vibrant young women’s casual snaps.
"Jitang, all these ladies are the active socialites of Yangcheng!" Chen Er tried to please him, "With Jitang’s character, looks, and wealth, these girls would line up for you to choose from, why hang yourself on one tree?"
He Jitang leaned over, actually taking the photos to look at.
The more he looked, the more tasteless it felt.
Added together, these women were still not as pretty as his fourth sister.
He Jitang took out a lighter, burned the photos, and casually threw them into the trash bin.
He instructed Chen Er, "Book a private room for me at Boss Yan’s."
Chen Er went to do it immediately.
After he left and the door closed, He Jitang leaned against a rosewood chair, closing his eyes thinking about the encounter in the courtyard earlier.
He had not kissed her, but he had at least embraced her body.
Ruanruan’s body was very soft, her waist could be encircled by one hand.
If it had really happened, what would it have been like...
*
Su Ruanruan wanted to move out, He Jitang disagreed.
Both sides were at an impasse and a cold war ensued.
Su Ruanruan avoided him, and if he wanted to see Ci’an, she sent Ci’an to his study.
She didn’t bring up moving out again, only reading and looking at the newspapers in the courtyard every day, at most concerning herself with the progress of Ci’an’s project.
He Jitang was at a loss over her, and couldn’t bear to force her.
Shen Ci told him that he was too soft-hearted with Miss Su, and would regret it in the end.
He Jitang just smiled faintly.
Three days later.
A visitor from the Huo Family mentioned the grand young madam had sent them.
A maid led the visitor over.
The Huo Family servant was very courteous, presenting a box to Su Ruanruan.
Su Ruanruan opened it and lightly smiled.
She said, "The grand young madam is too kind, I dare not accept such a valuable gift."
The person must have been a confidant of the grand young madam, and said directly, "The other day, Miss Su righteously helped our grand young madam out of a difficult situation, she is very touched."
Su Ruanruan wasn’t playing dumb, "I was merely self-protecting! There is no favor to speak of."
She placed her hand on the box and came up with a plan.
She said, "Accepting a gift would seem too formal, why don’t I ask the grand young madam to join me at the theater?"
The Huo Family servant showed insight, immediately replying, "Miss Su also enjoys Boss Yan’s performances? Coincidentally, our grand young madam is also a fan of Boss Yan. I will convey this to the grand young madam and invite her to join Miss Su to watch the play."
Clearly, the Huo Family’s grand young madam wanted to make Su Ruanruan’s acquaintance.
The servant was very pleased with this outcome.
That very afternoon, the grand young madam sent someone again, saying she would personally come to pick her up on the day of the theatre.
Su Ruanruan mused: This grand young madam is not simple! She must see that I am being controlled, unable to even manage a phone, car, or servants!
Su Ruanruan got confirmation.
She went to find He Jitang.
In the study with its antique charm, He Jitang had put on a vinyl record, and the tune was also quite beautiful...
Su Ruanruan stated her purpose.
She said, "The Huo Family’s grand young madam has invited me to the theater!"