Su He felt a little dizzy with the beauty before her.
Lu Yanbei had a face that could bewitch people. Even when he wasn't smiling, he was captivating, and now, with a smile, he was even more irresistible.
Su He clutched the bouquet in her hand, repeatedly telling herself, "Su He, you absolutely cannot be swayed by beauty. You must hold strong!"
"Wife~" Lu Yanbei saw that she was unmoved and his voice grew even lower and more lingering.
His voice was truly excellent, especially when he deliberately lowered it. It was a true deep-bass. It would be a waste for him not to be a voice actor!
In the words of some people, listening to it too much would make your ears pregnant!
At this moment, Lu Yanbei was like a seductive male fox spirit, repeatedly breaking down Su He's defenses and testing her fragile willpower.
"One night," Su He forced herself to calm down with great effort. "Come back tomorrow!"
Lu Yanbei, however, was still unwilling to give up. "What if I have an episode again without you?"
Su He couldn't help but freeze.
Why did he suddenly bring up his illness?
Was he planning to open up to her?
Seeing her attitude soften, Lu Yanbei immediately put on a sad expression. "You must have heard a lot from Xiao Xun. I used to... suffer from depression and spent a long time in a sanatorium."
"Xiao Xun is my attending physician," Lu Yanbei recounted.
Su He's heart suddenly tightened, and the grip on his hand strengthened.
"For a year, I barely spoke, and I took medication like food... The outside world thought my life was over..."
"But I was unwilling to lose you just like that... I hired many private investigators to find information about you, but it was all in vain... Just when I was on the verge of collapse, you reappeared..."
"Even though it was just a silhouette, I still recognized you..."
Hearing this, Su He was already in tears.
She never expected that the proud Lu Yanbei would also be tormented by depression and almost lose his life. And she was the fuse that led to his depression.
Su He covered her mouth, tears uncontrollably pouring out.
Lu Yanbei squatted in front of her and gently wiped away her tears. "I'm not telling you this to make you feel guilty. I just want to tell you that I really wouldn't be able to live without you."
The sudden heartfelt confession made Su He cry even harder.
She opened her arms and threw herself into his embrace, hugging him tightly. All punishment and resentment were gone! All that remained was her care and concern for him!
"Why didn't you tell me sooner..." Su He said, choking back sobs.
"I didn't want you to feel burdened," Lu Yanbei said softly 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 about your feelings for me..."
"Lu Yanbei, I love you!" Su He let go of his shoulders, pulled away from his embrace, cupped his face, and said.
"What?" Lu Yanbei's body stiffened, and he was completely stunned.
"I love you!" Su He's voice, though tearful, was not perfect but incredibly beautiful.
She looked intently at the man in front of her and said with unwavering determination, "I love you, Lu Yanbei! This lifetime, I'm sticking with you!"
Hearing these touching words, Lu Yanbei's heart came back to life and instantly grew hot.
He couldn't help but kiss her lips, wanting to pour all his love into her.
Su He wrapped her arms around his neck and responded passionately.
The bouquet fell to the floor at some point, but they paid it no mind.
In the heat of passion, they kissed each other fiercely.
When Lu Yanbei carried her back to bed, Su He had already forgotten about sleeping in separate rooms.
Having not had intimate contact for many days, that night, the two were particularly passionate. From the bed to the window, then to the bathroom, they had embraced countless times. Only when Su He was exhausted and fell asleep did Lu Yanbei carry her back to bed.
The next day, Lu Yanbei, for once, took a lazy day off and did not go to the company.
He explained to Cheng Jue and continued to accompany Su He in catching up on sleep.
Su He was awakened by Jiang Xiaoxiao's phone call.
"Miaomiao, I'm back in B City. Want to grab lunch?" Jiang Xiaoxiao's voice was cheerful, as if she had already emerged from her gloom.
Su He hummed and slowly opened her eyes. "Okay, you pick the place, and I'll be there on time."
"It's been a while since I've had the private kitchen near the school. How about we meet there?"
"I have no problem with that."
"What time?"
"An hour? I might not make it in time." Su He's place was at least fifty minutes away from the school.
"You're not still in bed, are you?" She who knows Su He best is her best friend!
Su He awkwardly hid in the covers. "Ahem... That, I slept a little late last night..."
"Looks like your domineering CEO has good stamina!" Jiang Xiaoxiao couldn't resist teasing.
Su He blushed and quickly hung up the phone, fearing that Lu Yanbei might hear.
Unfortunately, the person behind her heard it all clearly.
His arm suddenly tightened, pulling her back into his embrace.
Su He sensed his restlessness and immediately pleaded, "No more... I have to go out soon!"
"It's still early," Lu Yanbei flipped over and pinned her beneath him.
By the time Su He was done with her makeup and left, it was two hours later.
*
"Over here." Jiang Xiaoxiao waved at them as she saw the two arrive hand in hand. Her hair had grown quite a bit since they last met. She was wearing 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 unnaturally.
"Why isn't he accompanying you back?" Su He asked with a half-smile.
"Where I go has nothing to do with him," Jiang Xiaoxiao retorted stubbornly, but the tips of her ears turned slightly red.
Su He smiled knowingly and didn't tease further.
After ordering their food, the two began to chat casually.
Lu Yanbei, the big shot, was left out in the cold.
However, he wasn't angry and even proactively poured 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 unreservedly start the topic. "Last time you told me you had a little problem between you two, how come I can't see it?"
"Did I say that?" Su He equivocated, refusing to admit it.
"Of course you did! You said your husband just slept hugging you, and he wasn't... anymore..." Jiang Xiaoxiao deliberately probed.
"No, we're doing great!" Su He desperately denied.
"I can tell! Tsk tsk, last night's battle was intense!"
Su He covered her burning cheeks and glared at her fiercely. "Be mindful in public!"
Jiang Xiaoxiao laughed until she doubled over.
After she had laughed enough, she leaned in and whispered into 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 yelped in shock and quickly covered her neck.