Su Ruanruan felt heartache for the elderly lady.
She walked over and leaned beside the elderly lady’s knee, whispering, "Old Madam, I ca back to see you."
Tears welled up in the old lady’s eyes.
She felt sorry for this child.
If she hadn’t asked her to stay and keep house in the first place, this child wouldn’t have had to go through all these hardships.
The old lady’s withered fingers trembled as they touched Su Ruanruan’s cheeks.
She struggled to look up, saying to Gui Zhi, "Still as beautiful as ever."
Gui Zhi was holding back her tears, "This past year, what Old Madam has been most concerned about is Miss Su."
Su Ruanruan softly comforted her, "I’ve been doing very well in Britain! Jingyuan is sensible too, she helped a lot."
Bao Jingyuan couldn’t help but cry.
She threw herself beside the old lady, crying and saying, "You were doing well when we left! Why didn’t you tell us earlier, then we would have co back to see you sooner."
The old lady also touched her face.
In the past, she had never liked Jingyuan.
But now, she has been well guided by Ruanruan.
And her son Ziqi, has also pulled himself together... looking very spirited.
The old lady closed her eyes.
Tears stread from the corners of her eyes... she had only one unfulfilled wish.
She would die with eyes open!
Everyone present could see that.
But no one dared to speak.
...
At a ti filled with sorrow for the Bao family, Housekeeper Wang approached.
He said to Bao Jingyan, "Old Madam Sun asks for Young Master Jingyan to visit."
Bao Mingyuan rebuked him, "Can’t you see the house is in a ss? Ziqi and Jingyuan have just returned, why visit the Sun Family now?"
Housekeeper Wang remained silent.
Bao Mingyuan knew perfectly well, and everyone present was no fool.
The Sun Family had a purpose in calling Bao Jingyan over at this ti.
Old Madam Bao’s life is nearing its end. If she passes away, the younger generation at ho couldn’t celebrate any joyous events for at least two years.
Unless, it’s done within a hundred days.
The Sun Family intended for Bao Jingyan to et a potential match!
Bao Mingyuan glanced at Su Ruanruan unconsciously.
Su Ruanruan was only talking to the old lady, showing no reaction.
Bao Mingyuan sighed, telling his elder son, "You go take a trip."
Bao Jingyan’s gaze fell on Su Ruanruan, who was not looking at him.
He stuffed his hands into his coat pockets, saying to the old lady, "I’ll go for a while and will be back for dinner."
Those words were ant for Su Ruanruan to hear.
...
An hour later.
Bao Jingyan parked his car at the Sun Mansion’s parking lot.
He didn’t get out of the car right away but sat there smoking a cigarette.
Smoke rose.
His Adam’s apple bobbed a couple of tis.
He stubbed out the cigarette and opened the car door to get out.
Near the Spring Festival.
Sun Jing’an and Sun Jingyu returned to River City with their wives.
The hall was bustling.
Bao Jingyan took off his coat and chatted with them about family matters for a while.
Sun Jing’an wife tily brought out seven or eight photos, smiling as she said, "Each of these girls cos from an excellent family background and is of remarkable appearance, Jingyan take a look first, if not suitable we can change another batch!"
After she finished speaking, the Sun Family mbers all watched Bao Jingyan.
Afraid that he would resist!
Over the past year, Jingyan had lived like a monk.
No female companions at his side.
Now, with Old Madam Bao seriously ill, they couldn’t stop Su Ruanruan from returning.
So, they hastily arranged this display.
Bao Jingyan wasn’t angry.
He picked up the photos and flipped through them casually.
"Aunt has good taste, they’re all pretty good!"
Sun Jing’an wife sipped her tea with a smile.
She asked, "If there’s one you particularly like, we can arrange for a tea eting these days."
Bao Jingyan put down the photos.
He patted his trousers and said slowly, "I might have to disappoint uncle and auntie! I don’t deserve these girls."
Sun Jing’an suppressed his anger, "Because Su Ruanruan is back?"
Bao Jingyan smiled faintly, "Not exactly! It’s because I have a child now, you arranging a blind date for , should ask if they are willing to start off by being a step-mother imdiately upon entering the door!"
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