Su He felt a bit dazed by the stunning beauty before her.
Lu Yanbei possessed a face that could captivate souls. Even when not smiling, he exuded an irresistible charm, and his current smile made him utterly irresistible.
Su He clutched the bouquet in her hand, mentally steeling herself: *Su He, you absolutely cannot be swayed by beauty. You must stand firm!*
"Wifey~" Lu Yanbei's voice grew deeper and more lingering as he saw her unmoved.
His voice was truly magnificent, especially when he deliberately lowered his tone. A true baritone. It was a shame he wasn't a voice actor!
In the words of some people, listening to him enough would make your ears pregnant!
At this moment, Lu Yanbei was like a bewitching fox spirit, repeatedly breaking down Su He's defenses and testing her fragile willpower.
"One more night," Su He forced herself to calm down with great effort. "Come back tomorrow!"
But Lu Yanbei was not letting go. "What if I have an episode without you?"
Su He was taken aback.
Why was he suddenly bringing up his illness?
Was he finally going to open up to her?
Seeing her soften, Lu Yanbei immediately put on a mournful expression. "You must have heard a lot from me and Xiao Xun. I... I suffered from depression for a long time and spent a considerable period in a sanatorium."
"Xiao Xun is my attending physician," Lu Yanbei recounted.
Su He's heart clenched, and the grip on his hand tightened.
"For a year, I barely spoke a word and took medication like it was food... The outside world thought my life was over..."
"But I wasn't willing to lose you like this... I hired many private investigators to find you, but all my efforts were in vain... Just as I was on the verge of a breakdown, you reappeared..."
"Even though it was just a silhouette, I recognized you..."
Hearing this, Su He burst into tears.
She never imagined that the proud Lu Yanbei could be tormented by depression and almost lose his life. And she was the spark that ignited his despair.
Su He covered her mouth, tears uncontrollably welling up.
Lu Yanbei knelt before her and gently wiped away her tears. "I'm not telling you this to make you feel guilty. I just want you to know that I truly couldn't live without you."
The sudden, heartfelt confession made Su He cry even harder.
She threw her arms around him, burying her face in his chest, holding him tightly. All her anger and resentment vanished! All that remained was her care and concern for him!
"Why didn't you tell me sooner..." Su He sobbed.
"I didn't want to burden you," Lu Yanbei murmured in her ear as he held her. "Besides, at that time, you hadn't remembered everything from the past yet, and I wasn't sure of your feelings for me..."
"Lu Yanbei, I love you!" Su He pulled away, supporting herself on his shoulders, cupping his face.
"What?" Lu Yanbei stiffened, utterly stunned.
"I love you!" Su He's voice, though thick with tears, was not imperfect. It was exceptionally beautiful.
She looked intently at the man before her and said with unwavering resolve, "I love you, Lu Yanbei! This lifetime, I'm sticking with you!"
Hearing these moving words, Lu Yanbei's heart, which had been on the verge of death, instantly came back to life, burning with passion.
He couldn't help but kiss her lips, wanting to pour all his love into her.
Su He wrapped her arms around his neck, responding passionately.
The bouquet fell to the floor at some point, but they paid it no mind.
Lost in the throes of passion, they kissed with an intense fervor.
When Lu Yanbei carried her back to the bed, Su He had completely forgotten about sleeping in separate rooms.
After so many days without intimacy, that night they were exceptionally passionate. From the bed to the windowsill, then to the bathroom, they lost count of how many times they made love. Only when Su He was exhausted and asleep did Lu Yanbei carry her back to bed.
The next day, Lu Yanbei indulged in a rare day of laziness and didn't go to the company.
He informed Cheng Jue and continued to catch up on sleep with Su He.
Su He was woken up by a call from Jiang Xiaoxiao.
"Miaomiao, I'm back in B City. Can we grab lunch today?" Jiang Xiaoxiao's voice was cheerful on the other end, as if she had emerged from her gloom.
Su He hummed and slowly opened her eyes. "Sure, you pick the place, and I'll be there on time."
"I haven't had the private kitchen near the school in ages. How about there?"
"I'm good with that."
"What time?"
"In an hour? I might not make it." Su He's place was at least a fifty-minute drive from the school.
"You're not up yet, are you?" A best friend knows you best.
Su He awkwardly hid under the covers. "Cough... cough... Well, I slept a bit late last night..."
"Looks like your domineering CEO has good stamina!" Jiang Xiaoxiao couldn't help but tease.
Su He blushed and quickly hung up, afraid that Lu Yanbei would overhear.
Unfortunately, he heard it all from behind her.
His arm tightened, pulling her back into his embrace.
Su He, sensing his restlessness, immediately pleaded, "No more... I have to go out later!"
"There's still time," Lu Yanbei flipped over and pinned her beneath him.
By the time Su He finished her makeup and left, it was two hours later.
* * *
"Over here," Jiang Xiaoxiao waved at them as they arrived hand in hand. Her hair had grown considerably since they last met. She wore a bohemian-style long dress, and her entire demeanor had changed.
After Su He sat down, she couldn't help but ask, "Where's my brother?"
"He's in Nancheng," Jiang Xiaoxiao replied uncomfortably.
"Why isn't he accompanying you back?" Su He looked at her with a knowing smile.
"Where I go is none of his business," Jiang Xiaoxiao retorted stubbornly, but her earlobes turned slightly red.
Su He smiled in understanding and didn't tease further.
After ordering their food, they began to chat idly.
Lu Yanbei, the powerful figure, was left on the sidelines.
However, he didn't seem upset. He even took the initiative to pour tea and water for them, making Jiang Xiaoxiao feel a little embarrassed.
During their conversation, Lu Yanbei went to the restroom.
Only then did Jiang Xiaoxiao unabashedly steer the topic. "Last time you told me there were some minor issues between you two. How come I can't see it?"
"Did I say that?" Su He was evasive, flatly denying it.
"Of course you did! You said your husband only slept hugging you, and nothing else..." Jiang Xiaoxiao deliberately tested her.
"No, we're doing great!" Su He vehemently denied it.
"I can tell! Tsk, tsk, last night's battle was intense!"
Su He covered her burning cheeks and glared at her. "This is a public place, be mindful!"
Jiang Xiaoxiao laughed until she was bent double.
When she finally stopped laughing, she leaned in and whispered in Su He's ear, "Don't you even look in the mirror when you go out? You haven't even covered the hickeys on your neck!"
Su He shrieked and quickly covered her neck.