Out of control and sinking

The host was surprised by Jiang Ruan's quick reaction, offering a few official compliments before changing the subject: "So, between you and President Bo, who fell for whom first?"

Jiang Ruan was a little amused and exasperated, but remained calm and composed. She said shyly, "We'll have to ask President Bo about that. Neither of us has ever discussed this issue before. In my memory, we probably think they're attracted to each other."

Upon hearing this, the host clapped while holding the microphone in one hand: "That's love that's mutual."

"Wow, I'm so envious of you two. Jiang Ruan, you should know that President Bo's proposal to you caused a sensation throughout the entire capital. It's still trending on social media."

Jiang Ruan smiled sweetly and made a heart shape with her hands towards the camera: "I know, and thank you to all my fans who care about and love me. I have received all your blessings. We will be happy. Love you all."

"Okay, Jiang Ruan, we have one last question for today's interview, which was randomly selected from the comments of netizens."

The host, looking at the cue cards, said, "This netizen wants to ask: If love had an expiration date, how long would you hope it would be?"

Jiang Ruan replied instantly: "Ten thousand years."

Her face was gentle, and paired with today's orange tulle dress, she exuded a sense of nobility and composure compared to her previous sweet and girlish appearance.

The host laughed and said, "I thought you were going to say forever. Could you share why? Why ten thousand years?"

Jiang Ruan moved her red lips slightly, her gaze falling on the dark lens, her eyes bright. She said slowly and calmly, "Because I think that in this world, apart from death, all sudden departures in love are betrayals."

"If love has an expiration date, I hope it will last until the moment I pull out the oxygen tube when I die."

The host was taken aback when he heard this: "Oh, I see."

Then Jiang Ruan joked about herself: "Of course I can't live to be ten thousand years old, otherwise I'd be an old hag."

The host was amused: "Hahaha..."

The interview concluded successfully, and Jiang Ruan returned to the lounge specially prepared for her to rest for a while.

As soon as she entered, she kicked off her high heels and stepped barefoot onto the carpet. Her assistant had thoughtfully prepared honey water beforehand.

"Sister Jiang Ruan, have some honey water to soothe your throat."

"This host has too many problems."

The assistant complained, "I wish I could dig up every inch of the ground to find out your entire love story with President Bo."

Jiang Ruan took it. The lightly sweet osmanthus honey water suited her taste. After taking a couple of sips, she laughed and said, "If he weren't a gossip, he wouldn't be able to be an entertainment gossip reporter and host."

The assistant clicked his tongue and said, "I heard that recently a lot of media reporters have been waiting outside the Bo Group building, just waiting to interview President Bo."

"As a result, President Bo didn't leave the house all day and just stayed in the company. They waited until it got dark but couldn't catch him."

Jiang Ruan put down her water glass and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Of course they can't get through; the Bo family has more than one way out."

"I remember the garage had several exits."

“They’re not insiders at Bo’s Group. They only know one or two exits at most. Of course, Bo Ye can exploit loopholes.” The assistant sighed, “So that’s how it is. No wonder the paparazzi couldn’t catch them. Compared to them, President Bo is definitely smarter.”

Jiang Ruan wanted to say that it wasn't about comparing Bo Ye's intelligence to theirs.

She had never met anyone more intelligent and resourceful than Bo Ye. No matter the time or situation, he could easily take control of the overall situation.

That's the charm of a mature, career-oriented man.

A flicker of admiration crossed Jiang Ruan's eyes, but she composed herself and asked her assistant, "Is there anything else scheduled for today?"

Back to work, my assistant brought me today's schedule.

Besides this interview, Jiang Ruan will be attending a shareholders' meeting at the company this afternoon.

Then I have a social engagement in the evening.

Speaking of social engagements, Jiang Ruan has been having a lot of them lately, with every listed company wanting to get on her good side.

Jiang Ruan knew in her heart that they weren't interested in her, but in Bo Ye, who was behind her.

Naturally, he had no interest in meeting her and had his assistant postpone it.

But Jiang Ruan really couldn't refuse this social engagement today.

Because this round is Bo Ye's team.

Bo Ye mentioned to Jiang Ruan a couple of days ago that the newly appointed mayor was an old friend of Bo Ye's.

I want to introduce her to you.

The thought that the other party was the mayor made Jiang Ruan inexplicably nervous. She rested her chin on her palm and looked up to ask her assistant.

"You said I'm meeting the mayor with Bo Ye, so shouldn't I dress more formally and not be too casual?"

When asked, the assistant nodded: "I think so too. After all, he is the mayor, not an ordinary person."

"I can't dress too flashy either," Jiang Ruan muttered. "But I can't dress too plainly either."

"Hmm, otherwise I could just wear a dress that matches the color of Bo Ye's suit, and we'd look like a couple."

Assistant: "Sure, then ask President Bo what color suit he's wearing today."

“I know,” Jiang Ruan said. “Black.”

“I glanced at it when I left this morning. He especially likes black suits, so I’ll choose a black belted long dress, something French-style or simple and elegant.”

"You can put your hair up or leave it loose with some curls, it's all fine."

(End of this chapter)