Shen Su held his breath, not continuing Feng Feng's sentence. This was unexpected for Feng Feng, who had thought Shen Su would follow up with sarcastic remarks. To her surprise, he not only remained unusually silent but also looked displeased, as if he were trying hard to suppress something.
Feng Feng put down her water glass and casually asked him, "What's wrong?" She thought back, realizing she had only mentioned accompanying Li Yue. Shen Su shouldn't have such a strong reaction. She wondered what he was thinking about now.
Shen Su chuckled lightly. Naturally, he wouldn't admit to following her. "Nothing, Ms. Feng. I deeply regret your breakup, especially seeing you and your ex so affectionate."
Feng Feng was accustomed to his sarcasm. Hearing him speak like this, she actually felt he was being more normal.
Not long after, the waiter came to serve the dishes. Feng Feng had ordered, and besides sashimi and sushi, there was also sukiyaki. Feng Feng introduced it to Shen Su and then rolled up her sleeves to start eating.
Shen Su, however, hadn't touched his chopsticks. Sitting opposite her, his gaze remained fixed on her. So, Feng Feng placed a piece of sushi onto Shen Su's plate. "Try it, it's quite good."
Shen Su's expression finally improved slightly. Although he didn't say anything, Feng Feng could sense the difference in his demeanor. She felt like laughing. Shen Su's immaturity always managed to surprise her.
Even dating Li Yue, who was seven years younger, didn't require such effort to "coax."
Later, Feng Feng served Shen Su a few more dishes. It was evident that Shen Su's mood improved with each serving. Eventually, he initiated conversation with her, and the atmosphere between them eased considerably. After finishing the meal harmoniously, they prepared to head home separately.
She had to leave for a business trip the next day, so even if Shen Su wanted to do something, time wouldn't allow it. However, this business trip would be a long one, so he wasn't in a hurry.
As they parted, Shen Su asked Feng Feng, "How are you getting to the airport tomorrow?"
Feng Feng replied, "I'll take a taxi. The travel expenses will be reimbursed."
Shen Su asked, "Do you need me to pick you up?"
Feng Feng declined, "No, I'll see you at the airport."
Shen Su didn't insist. "Alright, see you at the airport."
Feng Feng had thought that after this evening, Shen Su would be much more normal, at least he wouldn't be causing trouble like before.
However, when they met at the airport the next day, she suddenly realized that Shen Su hadn't given up on some of his ideas.
This was because Shen Su had brought Li Ran along as well.
When Feng Feng arrived, Shen Su and Li Ran were standing together, chatting about something. Li Ran was laughing heartily and playfully patted Shen Su's shoulder, "You're such a joker, you're making me blush."
Feng Feng stopped with her suitcase about a meter away from the two, watching quietly.
Li Ran was about to say something more to Shen Su, but upon seeing Feng Feng appear, she suddenly showed a surprised expression. "Oh, isn't this Ms. Feng? You're traveling with Shen Su too."
Li Ran's tone clearly indicated that she considered Feng Feng an outsider, and that she and Shen Su were on the same side. Feng Feng understood this but didn't react. As Li Ran scrutinized her, she found it strange. This indifference, was she really pursuing Shen Su?
Shen Su remained rather composed. He introduced Feng Feng, "Li Ran, we met at the party that day."
This introduction was rather ambiguous, as it didn't mention Li Ran's identity at all. After hearing it, Feng Feng smiled and looked at Li Ran. "Hello, nice to meet you again. Please take care of me."
Besides Li Ran, Shen Su had also brought two assistants and another subordinate, but they weren't with them.
The institute had only sent Feng Feng alone. Shen Su and Li Ran were engrossed in each other. Feng Feng, dragging her suitcase, stood quietly to the side. After checking in her luggage and passing through immigration, the group arrived at the departure lounge.
Li Ran dragged Shen Su to browse the duty-free shops, taking the opportunity to whisper to Shen Su, "What's going on? She doesn't seem to react at all. Are you sure she's really pursuing you? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
Shen Su gave a self-deprecating laugh. "She's just like that."
Li Ran tutted. "She's really patient. With you two like this, when will you ever get together? She's so calm even when she sees you with another woman. It's hard to get a sense of emotional accomplishment from someone like that."
Li Ran was also an experienced player in the game of love. How could she not understand a man's thoughts?
Men, when faced with someone who makes a fuss, is jealous, they find it troublesome and lack the patience to coax. But if they encounter someone as calm and collected as Feng Feng, they start to worry: if she's not jealous, doesn't she love me?
Shen Su's thoughts were hit on the head by Li Ran's words, and he turned to buy coffee.
As Feng Feng was playing on her phone in the departure lounge, a cup of coffee suddenly appeared before her. She looked up to see Li Ran.
Li Ran smiled and said, "Shen Su said you like oat lattes."
Feng Feng took it and said "Thank you" to Li Ran. Then, Li Ran sat down directly beside her and began asking about Shen Su. "Ms. Feng, how long have you known Shen Su?"
Feng Feng calculated the time. "I can't recall exactly, maybe around four years."
Li Ran nodded. "That's a long time. I heard you're good friends with Xing Zheng's wife. Do you often get together privately?"
Feng Feng readily admitted, "Yes, we often meet privately."
Li Ran's expression became wary. Her hostility was too exaggerated, but Feng Feng didn't expose her, just watched quietly.
Li Ran raised an eyebrow. "I heard Ms. Feng is still single. You interact with Shen Su so often both at work and in private. Could it be that you like him?"
Feng Feng took a sip of her coffee and calmly retorted, "Miss Li, are you here to talk about this with me?"
Li Ran was enjoying her act. "Ms. Feng, you can probably tell. I'm also pursuing him now, and he's much more enthusiastic towards me than you. We'll get together sooner or later. I advise Ms. Feng to back down."
In Li Ran's script, Feng Feng should have argued with her at this point, perhaps telling her how much she loved Shen Su and what was special about Shen Su to her.
However, Feng Feng simply said, "Oh," and then replied with three words: "I know."
This completely stumped Li Ran, leaving her unable to deliver her next line. She finally managed a smile. "It's good that Ms. Feng knows."
After that, Li Ran went to find Shen Su.
Feng Feng saw them sitting together and chuckled, remembering how hard Li Ran had been acting just now.
Feng Feng found Shen Su's chat window and sent him a message.
After returning from Feng Feng, Li Ran began to analyze Feng Feng's state of mind for Shen Su.
Before she could finish speaking, Shen Su took out his phone to check WeChat. Li Ran saw his expression gradually darken.
Li Ran frowned. "What's wrong?"
Shen Su didn't answer. He looked up towards Feng Feng, who was leaning back in her seat, leisurely sipping her coffee.
Shen Su was jolted back to attention by Li Ran and turned his phone screen towards her.
Li Ran peered at it. In Feng Feng's chat interface, there was a message that had been sent three minutes ago.
【How much did you bribe your cousin? She's really putting on a good performance.】