But Ji Tong was different.
After following her for these past few days, she learned that Ji Tong was just a young girl who had recently graduated with a master's degree, working under Shen Su. She was a naive and sweet girl who knew nothing.
Qin Siruan couldn't accept that she had ultimately lost to someone like this.
When Shen Su mentioned Feng Feng, he fell silent. Qin Siruan continued to ask him, "Why did you give up Feng Feng and choose her? Isn't it tiring to be with a girl who knows nothing?"
Shen Su: "There's no need to explain this to you."
Qin Siruan: "Do I really have no chance at all?"
Shen Su: "I don't have feelings for you anymore."
His answer this time was very direct, his tone without much fluctuation, even considered gentle, but the content was extremely cruel.
Qin Siruan's heart ached sharply, and she couldn't respond for a long time.
A few minutes later, she asked again, "What about Feng Feng? If she were to pursue you, would your answer be the same?"
Shen Su frowned. He didn't understand why Qin Siruan kept mentioning Feng Feng.
But he knew that Qin Siruan's assumption was invalid. First of all, Feng Feng didn't like him, so how could she pester him like this?
Even if she did like him, she wouldn't act this way, otherwise, she would have caused a scene when Wen Zhouyuan got married.
Shen Su gave Qin Siruan the last bit of dignity and finished the meal with her. After explaining his attitude and stance once, he didn't say anything too harsh.
After the meal, they walked out of the private room together and ran into Feng Feng.
Feng Feng was there to entertain her leader and had drunk quite a bit that evening. She had just seen off a client.
Feng Feng was a little surprised to see Shen Su and Qin Siruan appearing together, but she didn't show it on her face.
Upon seeing Feng Feng, Qin Siruan instinctively looked at Shen Su's expression.
She saw that Shen Su's gaze was indifferent, his expression calm, as if he were looking at a stranger he didn't know well, which was the complete opposite of his previous attitude.
Feng Feng also just nodded at them and hurried towards the private room opposite.
Seeing Shen Su's attitude towards Feng Feng with her own eyes, Qin Siruan knew that what Feng Feng had told her earlier was not a lie.
Besides surprise, Qin Siruan also felt a sense of empathy with Feng Feng. Of course, she didn't know if Feng Feng still harbored feelings for Shen Su like she did.
Shen Su and Qin Siruan went downstairs together. He didn't go out with her but sat down to chat with Gu Song.
Gu Song saw Qin Siruan's dejected look and guessed what had happened. Shen Su was never soft on his ex-lovers, which was one of his characteristics.
Gu Song asked, "Did you make things clear?"
Shen Su: "Yes."
Gu Song recalled many past events and sighed, "You were really good to her back then. Now that you're so decisive, she must feel a sense of loss."
Shen Su: "We broke up so long ago. If I were good to her, what would Ji Tong think?"
Gu Song: "You're so well-behaved now, it's really not easy."
Every time he saw Shen Su's special treatment of Ji Tong, Gu Song couldn't help but sigh. In fact, when Shen Su first chose to be with Ji Tong, Gu Song had thought he was just trying to find some psychological comfort after being frustrated with Feng Feng.
Ji Tong had just graduated, was simple-minded, and her entire world revolved around him, which perfectly suited his needs at the time.
However, Shen Su's seriousness towards Ji Tong exceeded his imagination. It was almost the same as when he dated seriously before. He treated Ji Tong now the same way he treated his ex-girlfriends back then.
Although Shen Su had dated many girlfriends, he was extremely considerate to each of them, truly a perfect lover, but he could be quite heartless when breaking up.
Shen Su and Gu Song chatted downstairs for over half an hour. As they were preparing to leave, they happened to run into Feng Feng coming down with her colleagues, and their eyes met again.
Feng Feng had drunk a lot that night and hadn't driven. As she came down, she was using her phone to call a taxi.
Gu Song also saw Feng Feng and habitually glanced at Shen Su beside him.
Shen Su looked down at his watch, "I'm heading back."
Gu Song: "Okay, be careful on your way."
During the evening rush hour, there were quite a few people trying to get taxis in the city center. The app indicated that Feng Feng would have to wait for more than ten minutes, so she stood by the roadside, waiting quietly.
Once again, she didn't wait for a taxi, but for Shen Su.
Shen Su stopped his car in front of her, rolled down the window as he had done last time, and said, "Get in, I'll give you a ride."
His attitude was like talking to a casual friend. At that moment, Feng Feng couldn't discern his intentions. Was he truly indifferent to their past, or was he deliberately using this opportunity to test her?
Feng Feng stood still, not moving forward, nor speaking, appearing as if she was guarding against something.
Shen Su was amused by her reaction, "Are you afraid I'll harm you?"
This question made Feng Feng awkward, "No, I've already called a car, I won't trouble you."
Feng Feng maintained her rationality. Since there was no longer any possibility between them, she wouldn't give herself room for fantasy, nor would she get into his car again.
Shen Su: "It's hard to get a taxi here, isn't it? I'm going to Ji Tong's place, and it's on the way."
Feng Feng became a little impatient with his words, "No need to trouble you."
Shen Su sensed her rejection but didn't get angry. He just smiled faintly, "Alright, I won't force you. Goodbye."
Then, he rolled up the window, started the car, and sped away.
Feng Feng watched the car drive away, clenching her phone, her knuckles turning white.
In the end, she still queued for a taxi to go home. After arriving home, the effects of drinking kicked in, and her stomach ached so much that she could only fall asleep after taking some medicine.
The next day, Feng Feng wasn't feeling well either, but due to the heavy workload, she still went to work.
Recently, the company was expecting a batch of new interns, and Feng Feng had been notified of this news earlier. Her leader had asked her to personally mentor a few of them.
Feng Feng was assigned two interns, a male and a female. Both were graduates from top domestic universities and were very bright, learning things very quickly.
After being assigned interns, Feng Feng's workload became even fuller. Although it was a bit tiring, she enjoyed the process of nurturing talent. This was also Feng Feng's first time mentoring interns, and she was very dedicated.
Unknowingly, half a month passed. The two interns under her had also gradually become familiar with Feng Feng. One evening after work, Li Yue came to Feng Feng's office to deliver the processed documents.
Feng Feng took them, checked them, and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
Li Yue: "It's my duty."
After some hesitation, Li Yue tentatively asked Feng Feng, "Manager Feng, are you working overtime today? I'd like to treat you to a meal, would that be alright?"
Feng Feng: "Treat me to a meal?"
Li Yue: "Yes, I want to thank you for your care during this period."
His tone was very sincere, and Feng Feng happened to have no plans for the evening. "Let's invite Zhou Yao too. I'll treat you both."
As their mentor, Feng Feng certainly wouldn't let the interns pay for her meal.
Li Yue agreed and left the office.