He Jitang’s heart fluttered.
He really wanted to touch her, but eventually he gave up.
He simply had someone send over the snacks that Su Ruanruan loved and sat himself in the opposite box.
Boss Yan took the stage.
While others watched the opera, He Jitang only watched Su Ruanruan.
Could he ever openly gaze at her like this at home?
Su Ruanruan looked at Yan Qing and the famous actor on stage, with tears shimmering in her eyes, barely holding back from crying.
But the tip of her nose was red, very endearing.
The grand young madam of the Huo Family glanced at the opposite side, then at Su Ruanruan beside her, and gave a faint smile.
When the opera ended, Su Ruanruan sent someone to deliver her name card.
Soon, the errand runner came over and said, "Boss Yan invites Miss Su backstage for a chat!"
Su Ruanruan thanked him.
She said to the grand young madam, "Please wait for me a while, grand young madam!"
The grand young madam elegantly said, "Since it’s an old acquaintance, you should meet."
With that, Su Ruanruan followed the person and left.
Not long after, He Jitang came over.
The grand young madam poured tea for him, saying, "Young Master He should know that it’s better to let things flow naturally. You can confine Miss Su’s person, but not her heart. If you always keep her locked away from others, Miss Su will lose her brilliance. Would she still be the Miss Su you want?"
She was eloquent and made a lot of sense.
After listening, He Jitang didn’t chase after her but rather sat down to quietly wait.
...
Su Ruanruan arrived backstage.
Yan Qing and the famous actor had been waiting for a long time...
The moment they met, their hearts were intensely stirred and pained.
Yan Qing hugged Su Ruanruan, feeling extremely distressed, "You’ve suffered and lost much weight. Everyone at home wanted to visit you but dared not act recklessly."
Su Ruanruan softly responded.
She asked, "How is everyone at home? How is Bao Jingyan’s injury?"
"All is well!" the famous actor replied, "We just miss you!"
She said softly, "Mr. Bao has been busy since he woke up, running around everywhere... he’s doing very well."
Su Ruanruan knew this.
She wanted to ask more, but there were too many eyes and ears here; she dared not say another word.
Yan Qing brought her something.
Her usual favorite jewelry and clothes.
Touching them, Su Ruanruan murmured softly, "He understands me the best."
Yan Qing couldn’t bear to see her like this, saying, "If you want to go back, I’ll take you."
Su Ruanruan shook her head, "Guangzhou is He Jitang’s territory, with the Huo Family supporting him, even Sun Jing’an can’t do anything to him momentarily!"
She continued, "If you see Bao Jingyan, tell him I will do whatever he plans to do."
The famous actor was thoroughly impressed.
With tears shimmering, she said, "I used to live in confusion, but now I realize Miss Su and Mr. Bao have great righteousness."
Su Ruanruan bitterly smiled, "Not really! But seeing that scene, truly, even if I wanted to go back to a life of luxury, I wouldn’t be able to!"
The grand young madam was waiting for her; she couldn’t stay long.
The three of them spoke a bit more, and then Su Ruanruan prepared to leave.
As she left, she bumped into a man serving tea.
The tea was scalding hot, almost burning Su Ruanruan.
Startled, her body was steadied by the man, his voice slightly hoarse, "Please be careful, Miss Su."
That voice...
Su Ruanruan incredulously looked up.
Before her was the person she had longed for day and night!
He was still handsome, but much leaner, his visage marked by a few new lines.
Su Ruanruan covered her lips.
She wanted to recognize him, but acknowledging him in this place would endanger him.
Tears welled up in Su Ruanruan’s eyes.
She meticulously looked him over once more, her hand resting on his arm, not bearing to lightly caress it twice before letting go.
She softly said, "I wasn’t scalded, don’t worry!"
That ’don’t worry’ also warmed Bao Jingyan’s eyes...