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.
Rong Dai brought the breakfast to the dining table. The heating was on in the apartment, much more convenient and warm than burning coal braziers in her past life.
After the married couple finished breakfast, Rong Dai went to pack his luggage while Huo Shao Ting called his assistant Zhang. After hanging up the call, he went into the bedroom and saw her carefully folding his clothes and packing them into the luggage case.
Although these trivial matters didn't require her personal involvement, seeing her thoughtfully folding his clothes and packing them, Huo Shao Ting felt a sense of satisfaction he had never experienced before.
"Thank you, my wife."
He embraced Rong Dai's waist from behind, resting his chin on her long, swan-like neck, and said softly.
Rong Dai smiled lightly, she was now adept at handling these matters smoothly.
"See if there's anything else that needs packing, don't leave anything behind when you go back."
"You're also coming with me."
Huo Shao Ting held her, inhaling the fragrance of her hair, his lips kissed her fair neck, whispering words of love by her ear.
Rong Dai's earlobes turned red, her heart uncontrollably racing.
Although she was already used to his passion towards her, such intimate moments still made her nervous and bashful every time.
Rong Dai had originally intended to go to the set in the afternoon, but her plans were disrupted by Huo Shao Ting, who kept her company until the evening.
If not for urgent company matters, Huo Shao Ting would not have left so readily.
After sending him off, Rong Dai returned to the apartment, her body ached all over but her heart felt sweet as honey.
After being toyed with by Huo Shao Ting the entire afternoon, she had wanted to nap a little, but the doorbell rang.
She had no choice but to wrap herself in a thin blanket and answer the door.
"Miss Qiao, Senior Zhou."
Seeing the two of them appear at her door, Rong Dai was quite surprised.
"We've been working together for months, yet you're still so formal with me?"
Qiao Wanzhou saw that she looked well, and was relieved, but her mouth didn't show mercy.
"Won't you invite us in to sit? I purposely came after seeing Young Master Huo leave."
Qiao Wanzhou raised her brow at her.
Only then did Rong Dai remember to let them in, "I'm really sorry, I was just a bit shocked. Please come in, it's cold outside since it's raining."
She hurriedly brought them slippers.
"This is a little something from everyone in the crew, they were all very worried about you these past few days. They wanted to come see you, but with Young Master Huo here, they probably felt it would be inappropriate, so no one came."
Zhou Jing placed the fruit basket and flowers he held onto the table, and sat properly on the sofa.
"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.
