RMM – Chapter 25 A Chance Encounter

After Xi Yuechen left, Su Ruo didn’t immediately move back to the Su family home. Instead, she first returned to Jingyue Mingdu. Zhang Huaqing also advised her not to rush back to her maiden home. If she was going to move, she should return to Zhengjia Courtyard first.

Su Ruo had no intention of moving out of Jingyue Mingdu. After all, she wasn’t very familiar with the Xi family, and moving in with them would undoubtedly feel uncomfortable. Moreover, this was a high-end residential area with good security, so there was no need to worry about safety.

However, being alone at home felt unfamiliar, especially at night. Seeing the empty, unused pillow beside her made the air itself seem filled with a heavy silence.

After tossing and turning for the nth time, she finally resigned herself, got up, walked to the window, pulled back the heavy curtains, and leaned against the glass, looking out at the bright city lights and bustling nightlife. She let out an unconscious sigh.

Unknowingly, she had already been reborn for quite some time. It seemed she had gotten used to it—even to having a husband. Now, she couldn’t sleep without him beside her. She had thought about looking for the orphanage where she had stayed in her past life and the company she had worked at, but she never found the orphanage—it simply didn’t exist, as if it had never been there in the first place. The company still existed in B City, but there was no one named Su Ruo in their records.

After thinking it over, she decided to let it go. After all, she had traveled back in time and been reborn as Su Ruo several years earlier. How could Su Ruo still exist in this world?

Besides, her life after rebirth was actually quite good. She had wealth, beauty, family, a career, a prestigious in-law family, and a husband with a bright future. Everything was wonderful.

She poured herself a glass of red wine, drank it, then pulled the curtains closed, turned off the lights, and went to sleep.

At that moment, He Wen and Duan Wei were drinking at a bar. As two beautiful and elegant young women, they naturally attracted the attention of many men in the bar.

“Weiwei, you’ve already graduated. How come you’re still doing nothing all day? Are you planning to leech off your family forever?” He Wen teased.

Duan Wei shot He Wen a sideways glance and snorted. “Don’t get so smug, He Wen. It’s just a Siqi deal—do you really need to flaunt it for so many days?”

“Tsk, why wouldn’t I be proud? This marks my official debut in the business world! Succeeding this time means I’ll dominate the industry in the future. What do you even know?”

“I don’t know much about business,” Duan Wei smirked, “but I do know that Ruo paved the way for you this time.”

“Even so, I still had to have the skills to walk the path! In the end, that proves I have talent, doesn’t it? Haha!”

“But seriously, what’s your plan? Are you just going to keep going like this?”

Duan Wei lowered her head and stayed silent. The dim lighting blurred her expression, making it hard to tell what she was feeling. After a long while, she finally spoke. “What else can I do? He’s already married. I can’t shamelessly cling to him, can I? Do you think I’d stoop that low? It’s fine. I just need some time.”

“Still, you need to find something to do! How else are you going to forget about that scumbag who misled you?” He Wen said, exasperated.

“Do what, exactly? I’ve spent my entire life following in his footsteps. Now you want me to suddenly find a new purpose? At least give me some time to adjust before I change direction,” Duan Wei chuckled softly in response, but the smile didn’t reach her eyes—it was forced, carrying a trace of sorrow.

He Wen took a sip of her drink and sighed inwardly. How did she end up with such a hopeless romantic for a friend? From childhood, Duan Wei had only ever had eyes for one person, chasing after him despite all the obstacles. And now, she had finally hit a dead end—he had married someone else.

It wasn’t that she hadn’t tried to warn her, but Duan Wei had been dead set on him. No amount of persuasion had worked.

At least now that he was married, she would be heartbroken, but she would also finally stop holding onto that scumbag. In a way, it wasn’t the worst outcome.

“Then why don’t you shift your attention to Lu Yue? He’s always been devoted to you. You might as well take the opportunity to turn over a new leaf.”

Duan Wei simply smiled without responding.

The city remained as busy as ever, with its endless streams of cars and flashing neon lights. But behind all the glamour, how many untold stories of joy and sorrow were playing out?

Truly, some celebrated while others mourned.

Su Ruo woke up early today but didn’t feel like getting out of bed. She just lay there, passing the time on her phone. It wasn’t until she felt noticeably hungry that she finally got up lazily.

After tidying up her place a little, she found herself at a loss for what to do. Turning on the TV didn’t seem interesting either. The more she watched, the more the house felt empty, and thoughts of Xi Yuechen kept creeping into her mind.

Shaking her head, she pushed away the messy thoughts. She realized that since her rebirth, she hadn’t really visited Mu You properly or taken the time to understand it. That suddenly felt wrong—after all, it was hers now. Even if she didn’t know how to run it, she should at least try to understand and learn. She couldn’t just be a hands-off owner forever.

By the time Su Ruo arrived at Mu You, it was already the afternoon. The manager greeted her with some surprise. Of course, they all knew about her memory loss, which was precisely why her visit seemed strange. She hadn’t been very involved in the business before—just suggesting plans and guiding the overall direction while leaving the rest to them. Of course, Mu You had only survived thanks to Su Ruo’s backing; otherwise, it wouldn’t have lasted long in a competitive city like this.

“Oh, why so eager? I’m not here to fire you.” Su Ruo teased the manager in front of her.

“Haha, of course, the big boss is here—we have to welcome you properly.” Yang Yu replied with a grin.

“Alright, alright, enough of that. Didn’t I lose my memory? I’m here to get to know Mu You better.”

She spent the entire afternoon following Yang Yu around, listening to his explanations. When she felt it was enough, she stopped him from continuing.

“Manager Yang, let’s call it a day. I’m feeling a bit hungry—how about grabbing a meal together?”

“No need, no need. I’ll just eat something here later. You go ahead and enjoy your meal; I won’t impose.” Yang Yu, sensing the politeness in her offer, tactfully declined.

“Alright then, I’ll be off. You get back to work.” With that, she turned and headed downstairs, ready to find something to eat.

“Ruo Ruo!”

Just as Su Ruo was about to get into her car, she suddenly heard someone calling her name. She turned her head—

Liang… Bo’an? She vaguely remembered this person. Wasn’t he one of her childhood friends?

“I thought I recognized you. What brings you here?” Liang Bo’an approached with a smile, clearly pleased by the unexpected encounter. His peach blossom eyes shimmered with amusement.

“I came to learn more about Mu You. It is my business, after all—I can’t just ignore it forever. What about you?”

Su Ruo responded with a smile. Since he was an old friend, their relationship was naturally good. Besides, his distinguished presence and striking appearance made him effortlessly likable.

“I was just wandering around. So, what are you up to?” Liang Bo’an glanced at her car.

“I was just about to grab something to eat—I’m feeling a bit hungry.”

Seeing Su Ruo’s smile, a thought crossed his mind, and he asked, “Then, may I have the honor of inviting Miss Su to dinner?”

Su Ruo couldn’t help but chuckle and replied, “Then I shall graciously accept your invitation.”