Chapter 81: Chapter 72: Bao Ye, Don’t Leave Me
The call was from Bao Wu.
The whole of Beijing knew him, He Bao Ye’s biological father with a legal blood relationship.
After marriage, for the sake of love, he didn’t hesitate to leave the Bo family, cut ties with his grandfather, and became a ruthless man who abandoned his wife and child.
From the beginning of his memory, He had nothing to do with this man.
Bao Wu rarely returned to the Bo family, either at the company or outside, so He rarely saw him.
At first, He thought it was because he was busy.
But later, He learned from the servants that his father and mother had no feelings for each other, they had a commercial marriage, and Bao Wu had proposed a divorce many times.
But he was refused by his grandfather.
He threatened Bao Wu with the position of the Bo family heir.
If you dare to divorce, get out of the Bo family.
Later, Bao Wu did get out of the Bo family.
It was raining heavily that day, He was standing in the rain, with a servant holding an umbrella, watching coldly as Bao Wu left without looking back.
He never looked back.
And his mother fell to the ground and cried in pain.
From that moment on, He had no expectations for this man.
From childhood to now, He never called him father.
Bao Wu is not worthy.
He turned off the shower, took a towel to wipe his face, and stood in front of the mirror, looking at his face that was sixty percent similar to Bao Wu.
He had a blank expression.
His lips curled into a cold smile.
He had long guessed that Bao Wu would call, just like every time his mother came back.
Asked him to look after her, for his sake, and not to do anything to hurt that woman.
Heh.
Is his face really that valuable?
He simply disdained to argue with them because he never cared about them at all.
Otherwise, did Bao Wu really think He allowed Wu Qi to become bigger over the years?
Wu Qi, Bao Wu, Song Qi.
My wife.
The sarcasm at the corner of He’s lips was so strong it almost overflowed.
The bathroom door opened, and the bedroom was completely silent.
He stepped out, not seeing Jiang Ruan, and instead, noticed a lump under the bed covers.
Coming to the bed, He found that she had already fallen asleep.
Her serene little face was adorably sweet.
Her cheek was pressed against a pillow, her hair loose, and she was holding a pillow in her arms, making her sleeping posture not particularly ungraceful.
He lifted the light blanket, gently pulling out the pillow from her embrace, but as soon as He moved, Jiang Ruan woke up.
"You’re back." Her sweet, soft voice, with a touch of coquettishness, reached the man’s ears as Jiang Ruan, half-asleep, eyes closed, extended her arms to him.
"Let’s sleep, Bao Ye, I’m so sleepy."
Like a delicate little girl.
He chuckled at her cuteness, but indeed, she was just a young girl, not even twenty-four yet, in the prime of her life.
He said, "Okay."
Then He bent down to hold her and lay beside her.
Jiang Ruan found a comfortable position in his arms and soon stopped moving, her steady breathing indicating she had fallen asleep again.
Though she was thin, holding her was not uncomfortable.
On the contrary, she was soft and cuddly.
He raised his hand to turn off the room’s light, leaving only a small nightlight, as the night grew silent.
He held her, the rich fragrance of peaches emanating from her, sweet and enticing.
He lowered his head to view her by the dim light.
The girl’s lips were pursed cutely, her fair little face as delicate as a high school girl.
His heart fluttered, His Adam’s apple bobbed, and eventually, He couldn’t resist stealing a quick kiss on her lips.
He wasn’t sleepy at all.
His mind was filled with thoughts, so He closed His eyes, pretending to sleep.
Not knowing how much time had passed, in a drowsy state, He heard the voice of the person in His arms, speaking almost inaudibly.
But He still heard it.
He opened His eyes, his pitch-black pupils bloodshot, utterly exhausted.
He lowered His head closer to her, and He heard her softly calling, "Bao Ye... Bao Ye..."
She was calling His name!
His black eyes shone, He tightened His grip around her waist, speaking softly, "Hmm, I’m here."
"Don’t be afraid, go to sleep."
"No one dares to bully you."
As long as He was here, no one would dare to bully her.
Initially, He thought she was having a nightmare.
That’s why she called His name.
Looking at her, she indeed seemed to be sleeping.
Whether she heard His words or not was unknown, as she soon quieted down.
He stared at her for a while, waiting to ensure she was asleep.
Just as He was about to close His eyes, the person in His arms moved again, instinctively clutching His chest’s sleepwear, snuggling closer, brows furrowing as she murmured: "...don’t leave me."
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In the morning, Jiang Ruan and Sister Qin arrived at the venue for the press conference, and the place was already packed.
Today was the new series press conference for "Jinfu Legend."
From tomorrow, Jinfu Legend would officially air.
The original work was the top one on a certain website, boasting an astonishing number of fans.
When it initially began filming, there was considerable online controversy, with many critics, because the original fans were worried the actors would ruin the series they cherished.
But later, during the actual filming, occasional clips from the set were shared, and whether it was the male lead Bai Yi or the female lead Jiang Ruan, their acting skills were impeccable.
Instantly drawing people in, they truly captured the feeling of the characters from the original novel.
As a result, another wave of fans began eagerly anticipating the new series.
However, there was a stubborn group of original fans who still felt that no actor could live up to the series’ male and female leads.
Because fantasies are always beautiful.
They preferred the characters to be paper people.
All the actors from the crew were present today, Jiang Ruan warmly greeted them, and everyone chatted happily.
It felt like being back in the crew again.
Soon after, Bai Yi arrived.
In a white suit, he was elegant and handsome, standing at six feet tall with undeniable charisma, truly pleasing to the eye.
Bai Yi entered with a smile, "Long time no see, everyone."
"Bai Yi Bro!"
"Bai Yi Bro, you’re here!"
"Hello, Bai Yi Bro!"
Everyone greeted him enthusiastically.
Although Bai Yi was an award-winning actor, it was widely known he had a renowned temper, just like Jiang Ruan.
Their reputations in the crew were exceptional.
Previously, Jiang Ruan had even made headlines for buying milk tea.
At the time, someone accused Jiang Ruan of acting.
The crew members directly confirmed their identities to defend her.
They all stood by Jiang Ruan’s side.
Bai Yi nodded, polite and gentle, "Hello."
Then he looked at Jiang Ruan in a strapless purple dress and ten-centimeter heels, her long hair draped, with a light makeup.
She exuded a pure fairy-like aura.
Bai Yi’s eyes brightened, tucking one hand in his pocket, smiling as he praised, "Haven’t seen you in a few days, Little Ruan seems even more beautiful."
Jiang Ruan chuckled naively, not noticing the change in address, her voice sweet: "Thank you for the compliment, Bai Yi Bro."
"And you’re even more handsome."
Being praised, Bai Yi laughed heartily.
"You’re so sweet-tongued."
"No, no, we’re both equally sweet."
"It’s alright, as long as you’re the prettiest today, you’re the female lead after all."
"Can’t say that, you’re the male lead, of course, you’re the most handsome."
"Right, everyone? Isn’t Bai Yi Bro handsome today?"
Jiang Ruan turned to ask the actors.
The actors went along, "He’s super handsome!"
Bai Yi laughed helplessly, raising a hand to rub his forehead.
"Can’t win in an argument with you."
Sister Qin, listening nearby, teased, "Are you two doing a commercial mutual praise?"