After Shen Su finished listening to Gu Song's analysis, he nodded in agreement, "That's pretty much the mindset."
Gu Song: "Possessiveness acting up, it's normal, normal."
"You should focus more on Ji Tong. Are you taking her home for Chinese New Year?" Gu Song changed the subject.
Chinese New Year was just over a week away. As for Ji Tong's itinerary, it had long been decided. Shen Su originally planned to take her back to the Shen family. When Ji Tong met his parents before, they had dined out. His parents had a good impression of Ji Tong, but since Ji Tong had just graduated, the elders weren't rushing them to get married.
Mainly, seeing Shen Su dating so seriously, they felt they didn't need to worry.
He hadn't dated before, but never for as long as with Ji Tong. Moreover, the fact that he could break his principle of not dating someone from the same company showed that Ji Tong was quite something. Shen Su had heard them praise Ji Tong quite a bit.
However, this Chinese New Year, he wouldn't be able to take Ji Tong back.
Shen Su told Gu Song about Ji Tong's arrangements, "She's taking her parents to Huaixi for a trip. It'll be after the new year."
Gu Song: "The young lady is quite filial."
After a pause, Gu Song offered Shen Su some advice, "Why don't you go with them? You can show yourself off to your future in-laws in advance."
Shen Su didn't reply.
He had considered this before and had mentioned it to Ji Tong, but Ji Tong hadn't given him a clear answer.
However, Shen Su could tell what she was thinking. Ever since they got together, whenever he brought up meeting her parents, Ji Tong would beat around the bush.
She probably didn't want him to meet them.
Seeing Shen Su remain silent and lost in thought, Gu Song started worrying he was thinking about Feng Feng again. "You and Ji Tong have been together for about a year now, it's quite stable. You should start thinking about marriage."
In short, he shouldn't do anything rash and go find Feng Feng. Before, there was Wen Zhouyuan, and now there's an intern. There's always someone between them, which is a typical sign of no destiny.
Shen Su: "Ji Tong doesn't really want me to meet her parents."
Gu Song: "Impossible, did she say that to you?"
Shen Su: "She didn't say it explicitly."
Gu Song: "Then maybe you're overthinking it. Or perhaps her parents think your age difference is a bit too much, and your statuses are too different, and they're afraid you'll trick her. These things are easily resolved by just meeting."
Shen Su's ability to interact with people was second to none. Among their friends, he had the best personality and the best social connections. People his type were very likable to elders. As long as they met, Ji Tong's parents wouldn't dislike him.
Although Gu Song had been avoiding mentioning Feng Feng, after talking with him, Shen Su's mind was still occupied with Feng Feng and Li Yue. On his way back, he contacted someone from Jin He and requested a background check on Li Yue.
The firm had very strict hiring standards, even for interns, so the background check information was very detailed.
It included Li Yue's schooling information from childhood to the present, as well as his family background and his parents' professions.
For him to be hired by the firm and be groomed as a key talent, Li Yue's family background wouldn't be too bad.
The information confirmed this. From primary school, he was among the top students in the experimental classes of key schools. In high school, he won a patent for participating in a physics competition. Later, he was admitted to T University through early admission. During the college entrance examination, he was also the top science scorer in the city. In his third year of university, he received an offer from Princeton to study economics.
As for his parents, one was a senior executive at a listed company, and the other was a postgraduate supervisor. Li Yue was clearly a product of elite education. His family background bore some resemblance to Feng Feng's family.
Before retiring, Feng Feng's parents were also senior executives at listed companies. If Feng Feng were to consider marrying Li Yue, her parents should be quite satisfied with Li Yue's family background.
Li Yue's background check found no flaws or shortcomings. Even his young age was an advantage. There were too many age-gap relationships these days, and many in their circle were involved in such relationships.
After reviewing Li Yue's information, Shen Su tossed it aside and recalled the passionate encounter he had with Feng Feng at the elevator entrance.
After the annual meeting, Feng Feng and Li Yue's relationship was confirmed. They didn't deliberately hide it. When colleagues from the firm asked, Feng Feng generously admitted it.
The management wasn't worried about Feng Feng blurring the lines between personal and professional life. They knew Feng Feng's work style, and besides, both Feng Feng and Li Yue were sensible people who knew their boundaries, so there was no need for concern.
The days before the holiday were the busiest at the firm. After getting through these days, the Chinese New Year holiday finally arrived.
Li Yue was a local from Nanjiang, so he naturally spent Chinese New Year with his parents. Feng Feng, on the other hand, had to return to Huaixi, so they would be apart for a few days.
Li Yue personally saw Feng Feng off to the airport. He carried Feng Feng's suitcase for her as they walked into the departure hall. Inside the hall, they ran into Shen Su and Ji Tong again.
Shen Su was also there to see Ji Tong off.
Ji Tong also saw them and waved enthusiastically, "Ms. Feng, Li Yue! What a coincidence."
Seeing Shen Su and Ji Tong, Feng Feng truly understood what "enemies on a narrow road" meant. These two people were intruding into her life in every possible way, yet she couldn't avoid them.
Feng Feng: "It is indeed a coincidence. Going home?"
Ji Tong: "Yes, I'm going home first. After picking up my parents, I'll drive to Huaixi."
Feng Feng: "Have a good trip."
Feng Feng had assumed that Shen Su would be traveling with Ji Tong. Given their relationship, it wasn't unusual for them to visit parents during Chinese New Year. She had heard before that Shen Su had already taken Ji Tong to meet his parents. Although she couldn't verify it, she figured it wouldn't be mere gossip.
However, it wasn't until after checking in and going through security that Feng Feng realized Ji Tong was alone.
When Ji Tong saw Feng Feng was also alone, she smiled, "I thought Li Yue would be going back with you."
Feng Feng: "Me too." She had also thought Shen Su would be going back with her.
Ji Tong quickly understood what Feng Feng meant, and the smile on her face became a little strained. "My parents haven't finished their 'ideological work' yet."
Feng Feng: "Oh?"
From Ji Tong's words, it seemed her parents were not entirely accepting of her relationship with Shen Su?
Indeed, what Ji Tong said next confirmed her guess, "My parents don't really agree with me being with him. I don't even dare to tell them."
Feng Feng: "Why?"
This was quite unusual. Objectively speaking, Shen Su had good qualities in all aspects, and his personality had always been likable to elders. It was rare for elders to have objections to him.
Ji Tong: "Shen Su had quite a few relationships before, and our age difference is also significant. Although my family is quite wealthy, it can't compare to his family."
Feng Feng understood now, but she didn't know how to respond.
Ji Tong seemed to be an only child, and her demeanor suggested she had been doted on by her parents since childhood. Her parents' concerns were entirely valid.
Shen Su was a playboy, and no one could guarantee he wouldn't "return to his old ways" in the future. Ji Tong's parents would certainly not want their daughter to bear such a risk.