The evening banquet was not over, yet Han Ruoxi was going to leave first.
Generally speaking, before leaving, people would say goodbye to the host. Thus, she directly went to Lu Boyan.
A group of journalists was drawn by herâThe Lu Boyan couple and Han Ruoxiâs relationship was very subtle. Moreover, Han Ruoxi and Su Jianan wore the same outfit tonight. The journalists had been wishing to see more sparks between them long ago.
Now, the three finally stood face to face. Moreover, with Han Ruoxiâs aura, she must be overwhelming.
While others could not see, Su Jianan knew that Han Ruoxi was coming at her. Her warning was easy to read: She would not give up Lu Boyan.
Likewise, she had also decided to fight for Lu Boyan.
âBoyan, Iâm leaving. See you next time.â Han Ruoxi smiled naturally and acted like they were close. Then, she turned her eyes to Su Jianan and said aloofly, âMrs. Lu, good night.â
Su Jianan did not treat Han Ruoxi as some enemy. She just saw her as another guest and smiled. âGood night.â
During the short session that lasted for less than two minutes, journalistsâ cameras did not miss anyoneâs any expression.
Han Ruoxi turned around to leave. Her agent and security guards besieged her. The journalists followed to ask questions, and she would sometimes answer a question on her way out.
âRuoxi, why are you leaving so early?â
She smiled. âMy flight to the US is at midnight, and Iâve got an interview tomorrow. Why do you think Iâm leaving so early?â
The journalists smiled. âRuoxi, last time when you were in the US, your suicide story was all over the news. You hadnât responded to it yet. Can you tell us the what the real story is?â
Last time, the news that Lu Boyanâs real love was Han Ruoxi had a twist and became that Han Ruoxi attempted suicide for love. Every portal put the news on their front page, and every forum was talking about it. Her latest tweet received 1 million comments. The journalists tried to reach Han Ruoxi, but she did not respond at all. She simply let others know that she was still alive and was fine.
Now, she had expected that the journalist would bring up the matter, thus she was well-prepared and had thought of an answer.
âI was under pressure during that time, so there has been a misunderstanding. I apologize to all of you. Iâm fine now, and my new show is under smooth filming. Thank you and my fans for your love. I promise you that Iâll take care of myself and give you a great show.â
This was the first time Han Ruoxi had said anything to respond to her âsuicide attemptâ. She managed to deny the whole thing in a few words and blamed it on the work pressure. The journalists still wanted to ask further, but Han Ruoxi declined questions concerning the matter.
The journalists had to ask another thing that everyone wanted to know. âRuoxi, many agencies have been contacting you. Will you consider a new contract with other agencies?â
âIâve been cooperating with Lu Enterprises for many years. Iâve got a mature team and best friends here, and I donât want to leave yet. Thank you for your concern.
Afterward, Han Ruoxi got into the minivan and left.
Inside the ballroom, the atmosphere was even hotter than in the beginning.
Some people were still dancing, while some financiers in suits were having small talks. However, the more common scenario was that some young people would chat up each other.
Feeling attracted to a stranger, they would pat on their shoulder and tried to make small talk. They would talk about their hobbies and work, and left a phone number in the end. This entire process was romantic and they were all beaming.
When Su Jianan was at school, she had seen so many alike scenes. She felt it was beautiful and could not help tugging at Lu Boyanâs hand. âHave you ever chat up a girl?â
Lu Boyan cocked an eyebrow. âIsnât it too late for you to investigate now?â
Su Jianan was speechless for a few seconds. âWhoâs investigating you? Iâm just asking if you have done anything like that. Xiaoxi said that this kind of thing also depends on your skill.â
Lu Boyan looked over her. âWhat skill?â
âWhen a boy hit on a girl, he must laugh. And he must laugh in a gentle or energetic way. Anyway, he has to look charming, not creepy or lustful, and donât...â Then, Su Jianan suddenly thought something. âWhy are you asking me? Havenât you hit on a girl?â
âUsually, girls hit on me.â Lu Boyan said calmly. âJust like you threw yourself at me when you were young.â
â...â
Well, then what about Han Ruoxi? How did they meet? Han Ruoxi called him âBoyanâ in a so natural and intimate way. The two must be... close.
It turned out that her, the real Mrs. Lu, could always call him by both his first name and last name: Lu Boyan.
However, she did not want to share the same name with Han Ruoxi at all. While the partners and employees respected him, people Han Ruoxi acted close to him. Instead, she just wanted to call him by his full name, direct and domineering. It was just like another way to claim her right on Lu Boyan!
She lifted her chins. âThatâs because I was young and innocent. But when Iâve grown up, I get smarter and no one has ever taken advantage of me.â
Her advantage had all been taken by Lu Boyan, even when she still did not know what love was. Lu Boyan had already appeared in her life and took her heart by then.
She was about to argue with Lu Boyan, but Su Jianan spotted two acquaintancesâ
They were Mr. Pang Mrs. and Pang.
When she was a freshman, she was working for her accommodation to ease the burden on Su Yicheng. She had found a part-time job as a family teacher and her employer was the Pang couple.
Mrs. Pang cared for her and also paid her well. She would always let her stay for dinner and have the chauffeur drive her to school when she finished the classes.
At that time, her roommates used to call Su Jianan extremely lucky to have run into such a good employer.
Su Jianan also knew that it was really hard to find employers like them so she had always kept them in mind. However, when she went abroad, they became out of touch. When she married Lu Boyan and attended her first party, she met with them again.
Today, the met with each other again.
âMrs. Pang.â She smiled and greeted them.
Mrs. Pang was here especially for Su Jianan and smiled back. âJianan, you grow prettier every time I see you.â
Su Jianan smiled shyly. Mr. Pang and Lu Boyan greeted each other, and then the two men naturally talked about business and stock.
Mrs. Pang complained to her husband. âWhy are you talking about it with everyone? What A share, B share? I canât understand, and Jianan canât understand either.â
âItâs normal for you to not understand,â said Mr. Pang, âitâs like men donât understand when women talk about bags and cosmetics.â
Mrs. Lu glared at him, while Mr. Pang smiled tenderly.
Su Jianan tugged at Lu Boyanâs sleeves and pointed to somewhere not far away. âYou have a good talk, Iâll go there with Mrs. Pang.â
Lu Boyan answered, âOK. Donât get too far, Iâll go get you later.â
Su Jianan nodded and went there with Mrs. Pang. âWe donât have to listen if we donât understand them.â
Mrs. Pang smiled. âRight, weâll just let them. I happen to have something to tell youâJianan, Mr. Lu cares for you more than Iâve expected. You two get along well, heâll make you happy.â
From what Su Jianan knew, Lu Boyan was not too close to Mr. Pang. It was strange for Mrs. Pang to suddenly came up with those words. Just like the first time she attended a party with Lu Boyan, Mrs. Pang also said something strange.
âI can see that youâre wondering why I said this.â Mrs. Pang beamed. âThereâs something Iâll tell you in the future, when the right time comes.â
Su Jianan had a hunch that the thing was about Lu Boyan. Her heart was itching for the fact. âCan you tell me now?â
Mrs. Pang smiled mysteriously. âIâm afraid I canât.â
Su Jianan did not pester and just smiled it away. âHowâs Tongtong?â Tongtong was Mrs. Pang and Mr. Pangâs only son. Su Jianan had helped him with his Math and English classes.
Mrs. Pang said, âTongtongâs grades are very good now. Since you went abroad, we havenât hired another teacher. And he always talks about you.â
Su Jianan did not expect that the little kid still remembered her. âIâll go see him next time.â
âYou must.â Mrs. Pang was naturally very happy. âI wonât tell him. Give him a surprise. Right, you and Mr. Lu... have you thought about having a baby?â
Well, how did the topic change to baby?
Su Jiananâs cheeks turned hot, and Mrs. Pang immediately saw she was shy. Mrs. Pang patted on her hand. âHow can you blush so easily? Youâre already married. A baby is an angle. He can make you two love each other more. And heâll make you feel you have a complete family. I think you and Mr. Lu should have a baby soon.â
Su Jiananâs cheeks almost exploded from the heat. Suddenly a familiar voice rang behind herâ
âJianan and I are planning on it.â Lu Boyan walked over and naturally held Su Jiananâs waist. âIâll tell Mrs. Pang once weâve got the good news.â
Mrs. Pang beamed and nodded for several times. Mr. Pang had to helplessly ask why she was always encouraging others to have babies and if she wanted to set up a âBaby-Delivering Promotion Houseâ. Though it sounded teasingly, Mr. Pangâs voice was full of affection.
Mrs. Pang agreed and praised her husband for being so creative.
Looking at them leaving, Su Jianan exclaimed from the bottom of her heart. âThey really love each other. They were like this years ago, and now theyâre still the same. Nothing has changed.â
âEnvy?â asked Lu Boyan.
Su Jianan shook her head. âI just thought itâs really nice.â
She knew that she could not get such a love by envying other people. She geniuelly felt it was really nice. If she could, she would have wished for one too.
At that time, Lu Boyanâs words popped into Su Jiananâs head again. She asked depressedly, âWhy are you telling people that weâre having a baby?â Fact: They did not, alright? They were not even a normal couple!
Lu Boyan acted like he could care less about what he said. âWhatâs wrong with that?â
Su Jianan pursed her lips, upset. âWhat if next time they ask me howâs the plan going? What am I supposed to say?â
Lu Boyan raised one eyebrow and blurt out. âYou just say weâve decided to have a baby.â