Chapter 183: And What You Didn’t Bring

Chapter 183

The next day, Rong Dai, while Huo Shao Ting was still asleep, tiptoed out of bed and busied herself in the kitchen.

During the past few days in the hospital, it was Huo Shao Ting who had taken care of her, and he had made all the meals himself.

He didn't even use the meals prepared by the nutritionist.

She remembered in her heart his thoughtfulness and care.

Although she and Shao Ting were husband and wife, his efforts were not obligatory, and she could not keep taking from him.

After going through the events of her past life, she now understood something very clearly.

No matter if they were lovers or spouses, friends or family, they needed to make mutual efforts for each other.

No one in this world would be nice to you for no reason.

Feelings were such a wonderful thing, efforts were extremely important.

In normal husband and wife relationships, if only one side made efforts while the other enjoyed and took, after a long time, the feelings would become unbalanced.

In her past life, she had blindly made efforts, but forgot that some feelings could not be reciprocated just by continual giving.

Feelings went both ways.

The Emperor in her past life only used her, he had no feelings at all, so how could he make efforts for her?

Now she had Huo Shao Ting by her side.

He was so nice to her, she could not just bask in his warmth either.

Huo Shao Ting always woke up early, but today, whether it was because he had to take care of Rong Dai these past few days or handle company matters, he woke up exceptionally late.

When Rong Dai saw he was still not awake, she kept the breakfast warm and went into the study herself.

She had already not worked for a week, she had to return to the crew to work normally as soon as possible.

When Huo Shao Ting naturally awoke, he found the spot beside him empty, and his brows knitted as he sat up from the bed.

Rong Dai estimated the time and it was about right, she had just come out of the study when they bumped into each other head on.

"Why didn't you sleep a little longer?"

Huo Shao Ting embraced her, looking down at her, his voice was gentle and doting, in stark contrast with his usual cold demeanor.

Rong Dai was already used to his frequent intimate gestures, and took the initiative to wrap her arms around his neck, "I've already slept so much these past few days, so I got up and read through the script for a while. Seeing that you were tired these past few days, I didn't wake you up."

"Aren't you returning to Shengjing today? I've prepared breakfast, go wash up and you can eat after."

Huo Shao Ting responded and took the chance to kiss her forehead before turning to go to the bathroom.

"Thank you."

Rong Dai smiled faintly, and poured them glasses of warm water.

"I didn't have any scenes today, and when I heard from Mei Shu yesterday that Young Master Huo was returning today, I asked Zhou Jing to come with me and see how you were doing."

Qiao Wanzhou took a sip of water, her gaze sweeping the apartment.

"I'm better now, sorry to have worried all of you. I can return to the crew tomorrow."

Rong Dai explained.

After all, these two were important figures both in the industry and the crew.

It was understandable that Uncle Xiao and Lu Ye felt they needed someone to remind her.

"I didn't come here to rush you back to the crew. The filming is going very smoothly, originally it would have taken about a year, but the director estimated we can finish in March or April."

Qiao Wanzhou casually leaned back on the sofa, propping her cheek with one hand, smiling as she looked at her and explained.

"Then, you two..."

Rong Dai was a little confused. Since they didn't come to rush her, what were they here for?

It didn't seem likely they came specially to see her.

Qiao Wanzhou glanced at Zhou Jing, then turned her gaze to Rong Dai.

"Let's go out for dinner tonight? We've been working together these past few months after all. It's rare we have a few days off, it would be a waste to just lie at home and sleep."

Rong Dai looked at Zhou Jing after hearing her words.

She sensed something was off - they didn't come together.

Qiao Wanzhou came on her own to see her, while Zhou Jing probably truly came on behalf of the other actors to check up on her.

"What about you, Senior Zhou? Since the weather is cold, hotpot is most suitable. I'll call Mei Shu and let's go together?"

Rong Dai was clever.

Qiao Wanzhou was an intelligent woman, she wouldn't randomly invite her to dinner.

Also, these past few months in the crew, although she was close with them, she always felt something was going on between Qiao Wanzhou and Zhou Jing.

Qiao Wanzhou didn't seem interested in Shao Ting like she had claimed before.

She was interested in Zhou Jing.

Zhou Jing was a man, Qiao Wanzhou's senior. He was very humble in the crew, without any airs of a celebrity, and was well-liked.

Zhou Jing wasn't stupid either. He should have sensed Qiao Wanzhou's unusual attitude towards him, but what was the deal between them? They looked so awkward.