Inside the banquet hall, the sudden appearance of Bai Hongbo caused a noticeable shift in the expressions of many attendees.

Bruna's reaction was the most pronounced. The young Chief Executive couldn't contain her emotions the moment she saw Bai Hongbo.

Years of pent-up repression, fear, and grievance erupted like a tidal wave. Bruna disregarded her position as Chief Executive and rushed, somewhat disheveled, to Bai Hongbo, embracing her long-lost husband tightly.

For people in South America, family holds a paramount position in their culture. Even close relatives take a backseat to the immediate family unit.

Bruna's eyes were red as she touched Bai Hongbo's face, as if caressing the most precious treasure in the world, and said from the depths of her heart, "Darling, the moment I heard you had been shot, my heart shattered. I didn't know what to do. Our two children are still young, and they miss you terribly, asking me every day where you went. I didn't know how to answer them!"

As she spoke, Bruna lost control of her emotions, tears streaming down her face. "You know, I've been avoiding those questions, even afraid to go home, afraid to face the place where we made so many memories. But I still think of our countless days and nights, and I desperately wanted to fly to Dragon City and be by your side. These have been dark days, and I've been so depressed, so terrified…"

Bai Hongbo also held his wife tightly, as if afraid of losing her again.

Everyone in the banquet hall watched this scene, their expressions complex. Fei Pingsheng and Jin Maohui, while happy, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Bruna's reaction eased their concerns somewhat.

On the other hand, the Panama City contingent displayed a sense of helplessness, even speechlessness, with some involuntarily frowning.

At this moment, Bruna acted as a loving wife, but not as a competent Chief Executive. Upon seeing Bai Hongbo, her emotions were unrestrained, somewhat agitated, even losing her composure.

This display was undoubtedly frustrating for the Panama City leadership.

The truth was, while Bruna was an exceptionally intelligent woman, she wasn't necessarily a skilled politician.

The person who understood Bruna best was her husband. Bai Hongbo held his wife close, whispering gently in her ear, "Don't cry, see? I'm fine… And, can you lighten up a little? You're going to break my wounds open."

Hearing her husband's teasing, Bruna quickly released him, her face flushing slightly. "I'm sorry, darling, I was just too excited…"

Bai Hongbo wiped away Bruna's tears, saying softly, "I know, I know!"

Bruna nodded vigorously, taking Bai Hongbo's hand and saying, "Let's go home soon. The children are waiting for us."

The two looked at each other without speaking, a silent warmth flowing between them.

Their blatant display made the atmosphere in the banquet hall extremely complex.

Some were genuinely happy for them, while others felt their hearts sink.

Especially on the Panama City administrative side, everyone had thought that after the day's negotiations, things were almost settled. But now that Bai Hongbo had appeared, the situation might change.

"Let us raise our glasses again."

Fei Pingsheng stood on the stage, happily raising his glass. "To celebrate the healthy return of Chief Executive Bruna's husband, the Foreign Minister of Panama City!"

Even those who were unwilling in their hearts raised their glasses and drank the toast.

"Clap, clap, clap…"

Following that, led by some people who had a good relationship with Bai Hongbo, many began to applaud.

Bai Hongbo took his wife's hand, walked to the stage, and exchanged a glance with Fei Pingsheng.

Old Fei was very understanding and immediately stepped down, standing to the side. Bai Hongbo held the microphone with grace and said gently, "During my critical illness, I missed my wife, my family, this city, and every friend in this city. The fact that I survived is due to the strength you all gave me."

As he spoke, Bai Hongbo scanned everyone in the hall, silently noting their expressions, and continued, "I hope my return can build a bridge of friendship between Dragon City and Panama City. To the friendship between our two cities, cheers!"

Fei Pingsheng stood below the stage and shouted, "To Foreign Minister Bai's health, and to the friendship between our sides, cheers!"

Everyone raised their glasses again and drank, but Bai Hongbo, due to his health, drank tea.

Regardless of what people were thinking, the surface atmosphere of the banquet became more harmonious and lively.

The banquet lasted for more than two hours, finally ending in an atmosphere of harmony.

As everyone was leaving, Bai Hongbo took Bruna's hand and whispered in her ear, "Darling, you go first. I want to say a few words to Bo Ang."

Bruna looked at her husband's expression and understood his meaning, nodding and saying, "Okay, I'll wait for you in the car downstairs."

After speaking, Bruna looked back every few steps as she went downstairs.

Bai Hongbo stayed behind, turning to look at Bo Ang, who had just left the banquet hall and was preparing to leave through another passage. He walked over and called out, "Bo Ang! Wait a moment!"

Hearing the voice, Bo Ang glanced sideways, waving his hand at several officers beside him.

The officers understood and left first, leaving only Bai Hongbo and Bo Ang in the corridor.

Bai Hongbo walked slowly to Bo Ang with a smile on his face, and said softly, "Little brother-in-law, I've missed you very much."

Bo Ang nodded, "Of course, I've also been worried about you."

Bai Hongbo bent down, and the two hugged lightly.

After showing the affection between them, Bai Hongbo released Bo Ang, looking at him and saying, "Actually, I arrived with the delegation yesterday, but I deliberately disguised myself as a member of the security detail and stayed in the reception area overnight. It was torture for me."

Bo Ang frowned, unable to help asking, "Why did you do that?"

Bai Hongbo looked at him intently, his tone solemn. "I did this to tell Panama City. My return this time is only to return to my family, and I will not interfere in the negotiations on the issue of sovereignty between the two sides. I will appear after you reach an agreement, so that you will not be put in a difficult position. Similarly, Bruna will not make things difficult on many issues."

Hearing this, Bo Ang was visibly stunned, then nodded, "You're still the most thoughtful."

Bai Hongbo reached out and patted Bo Ang's shoulder hard, "To be honest, at the moment when my life was in danger, I thought about a lot of things. You, Bruna, and my two children, you are all the people I care about. To me, you are my family."

Bo Ang looked at him, smiling and nodding.

"Bo Ang, I am a person who has died once. When the female gunman's bullet hit my body, when I was pushed to the operating table, and my consciousness was blurred... I was extremely reluctant, and the images flashing in my mind were all of the people I cared about. Only then did I realize that what power, status, social identity... those are not what I truly care about." Bai Hongbo reached out and patted Bo Ang's shoulder, "Live well, you are here, and the people you love are also here. That's what's important."

"Of course!" Bo Ang also patted Bai Hongbo's shoulder, "I'm sincerely happy to see you come back safe, brother-in-law."