The Su family finally heard Su Ruiyi speak today.
"Miss, eat a little more. You'll have strength to go out and play after you're full," the nanny said.
"Miss, does it suit your taste? The kitchen is also stewing black chicken soup, oh right, and abalone congee, and..." the chef added.
"Miss, eat this, this is delicious..." the nanny urged.
"Enough! Are you treating me like a pig? It's so early in the morning, how can I eat so much!" Su Ruiyi exclaimed.
"Exactly, exactly. Miss just woke up. How can the first meal be so greasy!" the butler chimed in.
As he spoke, the butler brought over a huge platter of raw seafood. In the middle of mantis shrimp, which were half an arm long, were countless peeled king crab legs.
"Miss, this fresh seafood was specially flown in from Thailand. I've already prepared it for you, and it can all be eaten raw," the butler said.
Su Ruiyi almost gagged. She had eaten more this morning than she had in a year!
"You're crazy, why are you making so much food!" Su Ruiyi exclaimed.
"Miss, you haven't spoken to us in a long time, we were worried about you..." the butler explained.
Su Ruiyi looked up at the servants surrounding her. Their eyes were filled with an eagerness to express their concern, which struck a chord in her heart.
So, in this home, there were still people who cared about her.
"Get out of the way!" Su Ruiyi commanded.
"Miss..." the butler started.
"Aren't you going to check if that scoundrel is at the door yet?" Su Ruiyi demanded.
"Who?" the butler asked.
"Mr. Ou! You're so silly!" the nanny exclaimed.
Everyone quickly dispersed. Some went to the door to welcome him, others rushed to clean, and some followed Su Ruiyi upstairs, ready to be at her service.
Perhaps no one noticed the tears welling up in Su Ruiyi's eyes as she turned away. This time, they weren't tears of bitterness, but of sweet happiness.
***
It was said that a Leo woman's temper could be as destructive as a landslide, but once pacified, she could forget why she was angry in an instant.
Su Ruiyi was a typical Leo. After two months of depression, the stormy, thunderous weather had finally cleared.
Not only was the entire Su family at her beck and call, but Ou Yunchen was also delighted that she was willing to see people.
Not long after, a Koenigsegg stopped in the Su family's courtyard. Its gleaming body and magical design drew out all the household servants to watch.
"Wow, this car is so beautiful," the butler remarked.
Ou Yunchen got out of the car and handed the keys to the butler. It was the first time he had seen such a car; it was rarely seen on the streets.
"Where is Miss Su?" Ou Yunchen asked.
"She hasn't come down yet," the butler replied.
The butler cautiously touched the car's body, full of praise.
"Wang Ziran never drove such a beautiful car when he visited us," the butler said.
Everyone quickly nodded, lavishing praise on Ou Yunchen's car.
"Miss is sure to like it," the butler added.
The group nodded again.
"Who said I like it?" Su Ruiyi's voice rang out.
The crowd parted, and they finally saw their spirited young lady again.
"Is this the car you mentioned for taking me for a drive?" Su Ruiyi asked.
"Yes, let's go and let you experience the thrill of losing ten thousand yuan with one press of the accelerator," Ou Yunchen replied.
Su Ruiyi's eyes lit up, but she pretended to be indifferent. She didn't want to lose face, and this was her first time riding in a Koenigsegg.
The butler listened to the roar of the engine, and everyone watched as their young lady drove out the gate.
The butler ran to the door and shouted after the departing car, "Miss, you don't need to come back early, we won't wait for you."
For some reason, the old butler was in tears, his heart aching as if watching a child he had watched grow up being married off to a distant land.
***
As they reached the highway entrance, Ou Yunchen told Su Ruiyi to hold on tight, but Su Ruiyi shot him a disdainful glare.
But before Su Ruiyi could turn her head, she finally felt the power of speed, which instantly pressed her entire body against the chair, making her unable to move.
Ou Yunchen continued to accelerate, weaving through traffic and overtaking other cars at close range, making Su Ruiyi's heart race and her mind soar.
"Is it exciting?" Ou Yunchen asked.
"Exciting!!!" Su Ruiyi exclaimed.
"Do you like it?" Ou Yunchen asked.
"Like!!!" Su Ruiyi replied.
"Faster!!!" Su Ruiyi urged.
Ou Yunchen smiled, watching Su Ruiyi's excited shouts. His little cat had finally returned to normal. This wild cat named Su Ruiyi should bare her claws and show her might.
They sped along and finally stopped in a field of roses.
Su Ruiyi, her chest heaving, smiled happily at Ou Yunchen. She had left all her unhappiness on the highway.
As Ou Yunchen was about to stroke Su Ruiyi's hair, the heiress kissed him.
"Thank you," Su Ruiyi said.
Ou Yunchen cupped her chin and returned a passionate kiss.
"I kissed you to thank you for taking me for a drive and making me feel so much better. What do you mean by kissing me?" Su Ruiyi asked.
"To have you happily exploited by me," Ou Yunchen replied.
"Will my fate be the same as my mother's?" Su Ruiyi asked.
"You have no one else to rely on but me," Ou Yunchen stated.
"You still haven't answered my question. Will you be like my father was to my mother?" Su Ruiyi pressed.
Ou Yunchen looked at Su Ruiyi seriously. Her eyes no longer held the innocence of a young girl.
Perhaps it was the death of Mrs. Su that had ignited the fighting spirit in her blood. Now, she wanted to win, to participate in the game of capital, and no longer be an outsider.
"Will you betray me?" Su Ruiyi asked.
"..." Ou Yunchen remained silent.
"Will you?" Su Ruiyi pressed.
"No," Ou Yunchen finally answered.
Su Ruiyi burst out laughing, even pointing at Ou Yunchen's face.
"You're nervous. You were really nervous just now."
Ou Yunchen paused, then burst into laughter. He had been tricked by Su Ruiyi.
Yes or no?
He wouldn't dare make a promise without reaching the final step.
Ou Yunchen let down his guard, pitying the cat who had retracted her claws. But she extended her claws again, digging into Ou Yunchen's chest.
"Honestly, whether you deceive me or not, I just want you to kick Xu Shuming out of the picture."
"I can be ruthless towards a stranger, but can you truly set aside the fact that he is your father and deal with him?" Ou Yunchen asked.
"He could be ruthless towards his wife, and even move in with another woman after my mother's death without regard for my feelings. Do I still need to call him Dad?" Su Ruiyi retorted.
"But he is, after all, the one who gave birth to you and raised you," Ou Yunchen said.
"Does that matter? With someone like him, I might end up with a half-brother or sister soon," Su Ruiyi said.
"Do you want me to watch them fight me for the fortune my maternal grandfather left behind?"
Ou Yunchen smiled. This was indeed something he hadn't considered.
"So don't talk to me about family ties. I've cried enough and screamed enough these past few days," Su Ruiyi declared.
"The more I mope, the happier Xu Shuming will probably be. Just like my mother back then, if she had turned a blind eye to his affairs for too long, he would have thought it was the right thing to do."
"It seems I can't underestimate you from now on," Ou Yunchen said.
"I've always told you not to treat me like an ordinary person. I'm different from those women!" Su Ruiyi stated.
"Which women?" Ou Yunchen asked.
"That mute girl. I told you, you and I are the most compatible," Su Ruiyi said.
Ou Yunchen gave her a thumbs-up and then got out of the car with a smile.
They played until dark before Ou Yunchen drove Su Ruiyi back to the Su family home.
But as soon as they entered, both of them sensed that something was wrong. The servants' expressions were somber.
They had been so cheerful when they left. Had something happened?
"What's wrong?" Su Ruiyi asked.
"Miss, the master is back," the butler replied.
"Back, so what?" Su Ruiyi said.
"And he brought a woman with him," the butler added.
"Where?" Su Ruiyi asked.
As soon as she finished speaking, Su Ruiyi saw the woman standing in the living room. She was very beautiful, but her face was filled with a high-tech facade.
"Take your hand off my mother's photo frame!" Su Ruiyi demanded.
"Why are you so fierce?" Mimi asked.
As she spoke, Mimi threw the photo frame to the ground. With a crack, the glass shattered.
"You!" Su Ruiyi exclaimed.
Su Ruiyi was so angry she wanted to slap Mimi, but as she raised her hand, she heard Xu Shuming's voice.
"Su Ruiyi! What are you doing!"
Mimi ran to Xu Shuming, her face full of grievance.
"It's my fault, I wasn't careful with Mrs. Su's photo. Let her hit me if she wants to."
"Su Ruiyi, why aren't you apologizing!" Xu Shuming ordered.
"Why should I apologize? She broke my mother's photo, and you're not saying anything!" Su Ruiyi retorted.
Xu Shuming looked at the broken glass scattered on the floor and told the servants to clean it up immediately.
"Is there no one to discipline you in this house anymore!" Xu Shuming exclaimed.
Ou Yunchen, who had just parked his car, walked in and witnessed this scene.
"Why are you at my house?" Xu Shuming asked.
"Mr. Xu, long time no see," Ou Yunchen replied.
"You can bring women home, and I can't bring men?" Su Ruiyi challenged.
"You!" Xu Shuming sputtered.
"After Mrs. Su passed away, I knew Yi Yi was in low spirits, so I took her out to relax. I brought her back safely and left," Ou Yunchen explained.
"It's really kind of you to take the trouble, but I hope you'll stay away from my daughter. Don't let Mr. Emmanuel suspect you and my daughter have something going on, which might affect their relationship."
"I understand. I will do as you say," Ou Yunchen replied.
Ou Yunchen gave Su Ruiyi a look, and she had no choice but to suppress her anger and grudgingly return upstairs.