"When are you leaving?" Shu Jiao asked amid the silence.
"The report has been submitted. It should be finalized by April at the latest," Ruan Jie replied, his voice hoarse.
Then, another bout of silence ensued.
After a long time, Shu Jiao tossed the documents aside and stood up: "We understand. It's getting late. Let's all go our separate ways." After speaking, she headed to her room.
Shu Jiao rarely reacted this way. Even when upset, she wouldn't show it. Seeing her response, Ruan Jianguo quickly stood up, gestured toward Ruan Jie, and hurried after her.
Once the couple closed the door, Ruanlin Family sighed and also stood up, saying: "You all have grown up and made your own choices. We, as parents, have aged and can't stop you from doing anything. Sigh."
In the end, only Ruan Hao, Ruan Jie, and Duan Xi remained in the living room.
