Actually, the day Gu Song introduced him to Qiao Shu, Qiao Shu had already confessed her purpose for meeting him.
Her disposition was indeed cold, but her words were direct and to the point. As soon as they sat down, she got straight to it, "I already have someone I like. I came to see you to ask for a favor. You can refuse."
Shen Su was intrigued by Qiao Shu. After she vaguely explained her situation, Qiao Shu said she had taken a liking to someone with a significant gap in their social standing. The other person was considering the inequality in their positions and had been deliberately keeping his distance from her. However, she intuitively felt that the other person might also like her.
Therefore, she wanted to test the waters in this way.
It was just that she hadn't had many men around her over the years. Even if she had, they were people she met in business circles, unsuitable for discussing such matters.
Thus, when Gu Song offered to introduce her to a man, she agreed.
After Shen Su heard Qiao Shu's situation, he readily agreed to play along with her charade. He harbored an unrealistic hope that perhaps Feng Feng would also show some reaction.
But the reality proved that Feng Feng remained as indifferent as ever. Even when he walked past her with Qiao Shu, she showed no outward change.
Rumors about Shen Su and Qiao Shu continued to circulate outside, but Shen Su and Qiao Shu hadn't seen each other for over half a month. Qiao Shu had gone to Kyoto on a business trip and hadn't contacted him.
Shen Su found it inconvenient to explain these matters to Gu Song.
Gu Song looked at Shen Su's furrowed brow and thought for a long time, "Don't tell me you're still thinking about Feng Feng?"
Upon hearing Feng Feng's name, Shen Su's body stiffened for a moment, and he didn't reply.
But Gu Song had seen through everything, "Holy crap, you're really still thinking about her? Are you crazy?"
Shen Su said, "She's with Wen Zhouyuan."
Gu Song: "...Is she crazy too?"
Getting involved with someone so irresponsible, isn't that being blinded by love?
At this moment, Gu Song somewhat understood why Shen Su was looking so dejected. Although Shen Su wasn't exactly a good man, he at least hadn't wronged Feng Feng.
Feng Feng rejected Shen Su and went back to a man who had played her. If he were Shen Su, he would also feel resentful.
Shen Su chuckled softly, "Isn't love just something that drives people crazy?"
Gu Song was speechless. Knowing this, why did he still fall so deeply?
Both he and Xing Zheng were blinded by love, leaving him the only one who was clear-headed.
Shen Su fell silent once more. Gu Song had never seen him so troubled over a woman, so he began racking his brain for ideas, "Didn't Jin He have cooperation with their firm? You're a major client, aren't you afraid you can't control her? She seems to care a lot about her job."
"It's useless." Shen Su had never considered using this tactic against Feng Feng; it would only lead to a mutual destruction.
"Is it useless, or are you reluctant?" Gu Song didn't quite believe it. "I think it's very useful. Someone as career-driven as her absolutely couldn't stand that."
"Or, let's change our approach. After that old man comes back, he'll need to find a job, right? You say the word, and he'll have no prospects in Nanjiang at all." Gu Song's malicious ideas came one after another. "I'll go inquire if he's looking for a job recently."
This time, Shen Su didn't stop Gu Song. Although he didn't intend to actually use this move against Wen Zhouyuan, he did want to know Wen Zhouyuan's recent whereabouts.
Thus, Gu Song arranged for someone to keep an eye on Wen Zhouyuan and Feng Feng.
And as Gu Song's people began tailing Wen Zhouyuan, he had just finished his first round of chemotherapy and was leaving the hospital.
Wen Zhouyuan's condition was unstable, so Feng Feng had him move directly into her apartment, giving him the spare room.
This was where Shen Su used to live, but after their relationship ended, Feng Feng had thrown out all of Shen Su's belongings and changed the sheets and duvet covers.
Feng Feng familiarized Wen Zhouyuan with the layout of the apartment.
When they reached the kitchen, she said, "If you have the energy, you can cook for yourself. Just remember to clean up."
Wen Zhouyuan looked at the arrangement in Feng Feng's kitchen and said, "Your home's decor style is quite cozy."
Feng Feng replied, "Yes, I personally oversaw the renovation."
Wen Zhouyuan asked, "When did you buy the apartment?"
Feng Feng said, "The second year I started working. I made a down payment from stock trading and bought it. I'm still paying off the mortgage."
Wen Zhouyuan was aware of Feng Feng's capabilities and smiled, saying, "Very impressive."
Feng Feng had heard many compliments over the years and wasn't puffed up with pride.
Wen Zhouyuan suddenly started coughing. Feng Feng frowned and supported his arm, "I'll get you a glass of water."
Gu Song's people followed for two or three days before confirming that Wen Zhouyuan and Feng Feng were living together, then reported it to Gu Song.
Coincidentally, Gu Song was with Shen Su when he received the call, leaving him no chance to hide it. Shen Su heard everything. His eyes darkened, and he clenched his fists, the cracking of his knuckles audible.
He knew very well how much Feng Feng valued her personal space and privacy. The fact that she had allowed him to stay over on Fridays was the result of his persistent persuasion. She had once said that she was used to living alone and didn't like being in the same space with another person after returning home.
And now, she was openly letting Wen Zhouyuan live in her apartment, twenty-four hours a day in her exclusive territory!
Shen Su recalled what Feng Feng had told him, and images of Feng Feng and Wen Zhouyuan being intimate kept flashing through his mind, his killing intent intensifying.
Gu Song finished his call and saw Shen Su's demeanor, showing no surprise.
He didn't mention Wen Zhouyuan living together again, but instead relayed the subsequent intelligence, "After he returned to Nanjiang, he hasn't looked for a job. These past few days, he's just gone for walks, bought groceries at the supermarket, and then gone home. It seems he has no intention of looking for work."
After hearing this, Shen Su's fingers made a cracking sound. Gu Song was startled, "Take it easy!"
Gu Song was also quite surprised that Wen Zhouyuan wasn't looking for a job. Logically, with Feng Feng's proud personality, she shouldn't like a man without a job, right?
Wen Zhouyuan's current lifestyle of walking and grocery shopping made him look like a househusband. Did Feng Feng like that?
Gu Song was filled with doubt, but seeing Shen Su's current rage, he didn't dare to ask him.
After his first chemotherapy, Wen Zhouyuan's spirits seemed to have improved compared to before.
During the time he had moved in, Feng Feng could eat a ready-made dinner almost every day after work. Although she had told him several times not to go to so much trouble, Wen Zhouyuan insisted on doing it.
One evening during dinner, Feng Feng received a message from Lin Mei on WeChat. She sent a photo of a baby.
Seeing the photo, Lan Lan immediately contacted Feng Feng, preparing to book a flight.
Wen Zhouyuan saw Feng Feng constantly messaging on her phone while eating and asked, "Do you still have work today?"
"No, Lin Mei had her baby." Feng Feng shared the news with Wen Zhouyuan and showed him the photo Lin Mei had sent.
Wen Zhouyuan looked at the child on the screen and praised, "This baby is very beautiful. Is it a girl?"
"A boy." Feng Feng was amused, "What kind of eyesight do you have."