His expression was focused, and he still had that same handsome and refined appearance.
The kite finally broke free from the tree's grasp and, like a free bird, returned to the vast sky. The children cheered and ran away.
The man turned around, his eyes meeting Su Ruanruan's. The air seemed to freeze instantly, and even the birds in the trees were startled and forgot to sing.
Su Ruanruan's breath hitched suddenly. She was so close to Mu Bai, yet it felt like they were separated by a vast distance.
She never expected to run into him so closely again. She had only wanted to catch a glimpse of him from afar, just one glance.
Those eyes, like a dazzling starry sky, were filled with doting light, staring straight in her direction. Was he about to recognize her?
Su Ruanruan felt a surge of panic. Her hands clenched unconsciously in her sleeves, and her feet felt as heavy as lead, making it difficult to move an inch.
"My wife, where have you been? I was so worried about you." He walked quickly toward Su Ruanruan, his steps urgent and firm.
However, as he passed her, he only paused slightly before brushing past her and pulling the woman behind her into his arms.
The woman, carrying a basket on her back, said with a charming smile, "I just went up the mountain to pick some mushrooms, why are you so anxious?"
Su Ruanruan stood frozen in place, her body swaying precariously, like a withered leaf about to fall to the ground in the wind.
At this moment, I feel a tightness in my chest, as if a huge boulder weighing a thousand pounds is blocking it.
Su Ruanruan, Su Ruanruan, what are you so sad about? Isn't this something you should have expected?
Seeing Mu Bai happy and affectionate with his wife, why do you feel sad? Isn't this what you've been hoping for?
You should be happy; seeing him safe and sound is enough for you...
Su Ruanruan tightly closed her eyes, trying her best to suppress the endless bitterness welling up in her heart. Then she lifted her skirt, turned around, and prepared to get into the carriage and leave.
Just then, a clear and melodious female voice suddenly came from behind, "Madam, you don't seem to be a villager here, do you? Are you looking for someone in our village?"
The speaker was the young woman who had been standing next to Mu Bai just moments before.
Upon hearing this, Su Ruanruan stopped abruptly, changed her voice, and forced a smile, saying, "My husband and I came to Cangzhou City to do business. We happened to hear that your village has beautiful scenery, so we thought we'd come and see for ourselves."
Upon hearing this, the woman beamed with joy and replied warmly, "I see! You've come to the right place, Madam! My husband and I also happened to be here to enjoy the scenery. We're currently staying at my cousin's house; he's the village head here."
She added, “I find you to be a kind lady. Why don’t you stay a few more days? That way, I can show you around and let you appreciate the beautiful scenery around here.”
Without any hesitation, she stretched out her arm and naturally took Su Ruanruan's arm, then playfully made a face at her husband and asked coquettishly, "Don't you think so, husband?"
The man's eyes were filled with deep affection and doting, and a gentle smile played on his lips. "My wife is absolutely right. Everything is up to you."
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