Zhou Xuan later casually asked Feng Feng, "Have you found a new boyfriend?"
Feng Feng pondered for a moment and told Zhou Xuan, "He hasn't agreed yet."
This time, Zhou Xuan sent a video call. Feng Feng answered and heard her ask, "Did you break up with Li Yue because you fell for someone else?"
Knowing her daughter best, Zhou Xuan understood that Feng Feng wouldn't have fallen for someone else so soon after breaking up with Li Yue. The only explanation was that she had developed feelings for the current person while dating Li Yue.
Feng Feng did not deny it, but explained the sequence of events to Zhou Xuan, "Before I got together with Li Yue, I couldn't let go of him. But at that time, he had a girlfriend."
Zhou Xuan keenly picked up on the important information: "Couldn't let go? Did you two get together before?"
Feng Feng said, "We didn't exactly get together, but he did pursue me back then. He was a player, and I didn't think he was serious at the time."
Feng Feng didn't deliberately hide certain experiences from her parents. Both her parents were open-minded and wouldn't deny her character based on her personal life. Zhou Xuan got a general understanding of the situation between Feng Feng and Shen Su, and then asked her only one question: "So, are you planning to marry him?"
Feng Feng was not entirely sure of the answer to this question, "I'll take it one step at a time."
Although she had heard Shen Su's mother urging marriage before, whether to marry or not ultimately depended on Shen Su's personal wishes. She and Shen Su weren't even boyfriend and girlfriend yet, so considering marriage was too far in the future.
After resting at home for two days over the weekend, Feng Feng finally recovered her energy. The night of Friday with Shen Su had almost drained her. She didn't know if Shen Su was like her, lying down for two days.
Because she had seen Shen Su at the institute all last week, Feng Feng subconsciously assumed she would see him this week as well. However, after five consecutive workdays, Feng Feng hadn't seen Shen Su at the institute, and they hadn't contacted each other during this period.
Feng Feng naturally didn't expect Shen Su to contact her. They had analyzed it that day; Shen Su was currently enjoying the feeling of stringing her along. Even if he really wanted to contact her, he should be holding back.
On this Friday, Feng Feng finished her work early. Before leaving, she sent Shen Su a WeChat message, "Are you free?"
Shen Su replied five minutes later, "I'm meeting a friend tonight, do you want to ask me out?"
Feng Feng: "I was originally planning to have dinner with you."
Shen Su: "I'm very sorry, let's do it another day."
Feng Feng: "Okay, you're busy."
The original plan fell through. After work, Feng Feng didn't go home immediately. She found a Japanese restaurant nearby and sat down to eat alone. Unexpectedly, as soon as she ordered, she ran into Shen Su there.
More accurately, she ran into Shen Su with a woman. The woman looked to be in her mid-twenties, very beautiful. In today's terms, she was pure and alluring. Judging by Shen Su's previous girlfriends, this was likely the style he preferred.
They walked in laughing and talking. Shen Su treated her very gently, his peach blossom eyes always carrying a smile. It was unclear how many women would be captivated by that gentleness.
When Feng Feng saw them walk in, her initially good mood was somewhat disturbed. However, she had no right to question it. Feng Feng averted her gaze and took a sip of tea.
By this time, Shen Su and the woman had already sat down. Feng Feng didn't know if he had seen her. She assumed he hadn't, otherwise, given his personality, he would have come over to say hello.
Feng Feng's food arrived quickly. As she was eating a piece of sushi, she received a WeChat message from Shen Su. Feng Feng put down her chopsticks and opened it, seeing him say: "Eating alone?"
Feng Feng frowned and subconsciously looked towards Shen Su. She noticed he was smiling and talking to the woman opposite him, as if the message wasn't from him. Feng Feng then understood that Shen Su hadn't come over to say hello because he was afraid of what the other person might misunderstand. It seemed he cared a lot about her feelings.
Feng Feng stared at the message, lost in thought for a long time, before replying: "Yes."
Feng Feng guessed that Shen Su probably hadn't seen her message, as he didn't reply afterward. Every time she looked over, she saw Shen Su laughing and talking with the woman. Feng Feng forced herself to finish the meal and left first.
Choosing this restaurant was the biggest mistake of the day.
Feng Feng drove home. After showering, she sat at the small bar counter in the living room and poured herself a glass of wine. While drinking, she pondered Shen Su's behavior today. It was difficult to determine what he was doing, and what his feelings were for that woman.
Feng Feng didn't like her current state. She felt she shouldn't be wasting time analyzing men, but her mind was filled with chaotic thoughts that she couldn't stop.
If Shen Su was using this tactic of playing hard to get and stringing her along, then his method was very successful. It had indeed affected her mood. But even so, Feng Feng still wouldn't send him a message to ask.
She drank until ten o'clock. Just as Feng Feng was about to go to bed, she suddenly received another message from Shen Su on WeChat.
Shen Su: "Are you asleep?"
Feng Feng: "Just about to sleep, what's up?"
Shen Su: "I just sent my friend back. I'm passing by your place, thought I'd come up for a bit."
Between adults, some things don't need to be said too directly. Shen Su's "come up for a bit" could be more appropriately rephrased as "come up to do something." Feng Feng understood his intention immediately and casually replied: "Why didn't you go up to your friend's place?"
After sending the message, Shen Su didn't reply. Feng Feng stared at her message, feeling it was a bit inappropriate, but retracting it would be even more so, so she let it be. As soon as she put down her phone, she heard the doorbell.
Feng Feng frowned, surprised that Shen Su had come so quickly. This meant he was already downstairs when he sent the message. Feng Feng checked the surveillance and opened the door for Shen Su.
Shen Su walked in with a smile, his gaze sweeping over her. She was wearing a black silk slip dress, a camisole style, with a deep neckline and no bra underneath. The dress was just below her knees. The silk clung to her skin, perfectly outlining her curves.
If any other woman were stared at like this, she would likely be shy. But Feng Feng showed no particular reaction; she even met his gaze. The more indifferent her gaze, the greater the temptation for Shen Su.
Shen Su closed the door and walked in, smiling and asking, "Do you have slippers?"
Feng Feng pointed to the shoe cabinet, indicating for him to get them himself.
Shen Su opened it and saw men's slippers inside. He thought of something, "Have they been worn?"
Feng Feng: "Oh, Li Yue bought them before."
In reality, they hadn't been worn. These were new. Li Yue hadn't taken them when he moved out.
However, since Shen Su had made her feel bad tonight, she subconsciously had a bit of a vengeful spirit. Indeed, after saying that, Shen Su didn't take the men's slippers and put on disposable ones.