Feng Feng didn't reply to him, picking up her coffee cup. Although Feng Feng hadn't verbally agreed, Shen Su knew very well that she never refused these small romantic gestures. With this thought, the smile on Shen Su's face grew even brighter, making him resemble a peacock displaying its plumage.
After concluding their Milan itinerary, Feng Feng and Shen Su's next stop was Barcelona, a world-renowned city for its livability, slow pace of life, pleasant climate, excellent urban environment, and rich artistic atmosphere.
Barcelona's most famous attractions were undoubtedly the Picasso Museum and the Sagrada Familia. Feng Feng didn't usually enjoy visiting tourist spots in other cities, but in Barcelona, these two places were must-sees. Feng Feng and Shen Su visited the Sagrada Familia in the morning, and when they went to the Picasso Museum in the afternoon, they unexpectedly ran into an acquaintance—
Qin Siruan was strolling through the exhibition hand-in-hand with a tall, fair-haired man. As they were chatting and laughing, they bumped into Shen Su and Feng Feng. Upon seeing them, Qin Siruan froze for a moment before breaking into a smile again.
When Shen Su saw Qin Siruan, his gaze lingered on her for only a moment before he quickly looked away, instinctively glancing at Feng Feng. Although Feng Feng usually didn't get jealous over his past romantic entanglements, in this particular atmosphere, encountering Qin Siruan would surely remind Feng Feng of their previous unpleasantness. Shen Su felt a hint of panic.
At that moment, Qin Siruan had already walked up to greet them. After a long time, Qin Siruan was as beautiful as ever. She smiled and said, "Hi, what a coincidence. I didn't expect to run into you here. Are you traveling together?"
Feng Feng nodded, while Shen Su looked at the man beside Qin Siruan and asked, "Your boyfriend?"
Qin Siruan replied, "No, just a friend. I'm doing some sketching here recently and just came out for a stroll, looking for inspiration."
Although Qin Siruan denied a romantic relationship, their intimacy suggested they were more than just friends. However, that was her private matter, and neither Shen Su nor Feng Feng inquired further.
Feng Feng didn't have a bad impression of Qin Siruan, as Qin Siruan hadn't done anything excessive to her. It was just that she hadn't expected to meet Qin Siruan again in her lifetime, especially while traveling alone with Shen Su. Feng Feng could sense a deep meaning in Qin Siruan's gaze, which wasn't surprising. After all, the last time they met in Nanjiang, she had told Qin Siruan that she and Shen Su were over.
As expected, Qin Siruan immediately said to Feng Feng, "Actually, I guessed long ago that you two would get back together. I didn't expect it to be so soon. Congratulations."
Although Qin Siruan's words sounded a bit odd, they lacked any sarcastic undertones. Feng Feng nodded slightly and said, "Thank you." Shen Su, on the other hand, was unsure how to respond to their conversation, not remembering that Feng Feng and Qin Siruan had such a "good" relationship.
Hearing their exchange, he wondered if they had met privately before.
Qin Siruan only spoke a few words before leaving, saying she would find time to have a meal together. "I'll message Shen Su later to get in touch. I'm leaving now."
Before Feng Feng could say anything, Qin Siruan had already walked away, arm-in-arm with the man. Feng Feng turned around and saw Shen Su staring intently at her. She asked calmly, "What are you looking at?"
Shen Su directly asked what was on his mind, "Are you still in contact with Qin Siruan privately?"
Feng Feng chuckled briefly, then quickly suppressed it, retorting, "What, afraid I'll bully your ex-girlfriend?"
Shen Su was momentarily speechless. After some consideration, he chose to remain silent. Later, Feng Feng told him, "She looked for me once when she went to Nanjiang. That was when you were with Ji Tong."
Shen Su recalled, and immediately remembered Qin Siruan's unfriendly attitude when she saw Ji Tong. "You met before that encounter? What did she say to you?"
Feng Feng directly answered the second question, "She didn't say much. She thought I was still with you and just made a few casual remarks."
Shen Su: "..."
Feng Feng found Shen Su's speechless expression amusing. "Mr. Shen, with your extensive experience, haven't you encountered this situation before?"
Shen Su deliberated for a while before saying, "Qin Siruan is a bit different from others."
Among his previous girlfriends, few were as brazen and arrogant as Qin Siruan. This was partly because Qin Siruan was herself a wealthy heiress, a pampered daughter of her family, and it was her nature. Secondly, Shen Su had doted on her quite a bit during their relationship. It was his first time dating this type of girlfriend, and it was a novel experience. Qin Siruan had indeed been spoiled by him, which gave her the audacity to act this way.
After hearing Shen Su's words, Feng Feng laughed, "You have quite a few 'different' people here."
Qin Siruan was different, Ji Tong was different, and just the other day she had told Feng Feng that Feng Feng was also different. Even someone as open-minded as Feng Feng found it a little uncomfortable.
Shen Su regretted his words as soon as he said them. Hearing Feng Feng's sarcastic remark, he regretted it even more. He moved his lips, wanting to backtrack and defend himself, but Feng Feng didn't give him the chance, turning and walking deeper into the gallery. Shen Su had no choice but to follow closely.
Fortunately, Feng Feng didn't dwell on the topic later, and Shen Su wisely avoided it. They finished viewing the exhibition relatively happily. After leaving the museum, Shen Su took Feng Feng to a well-known coffee shop nearby. While they were having coffee, Shen Su secretly took a photo of Feng Feng, but she caught him in the act.
Feng Feng looked at the phone in his hand. "Are you secretly taking pictures of me?"
Shen Su readily admitted, "Yes. I wonder if Ms. Feng would allow me to post it on my Moments."
This question was essentially asking Feng Feng if she was willing to make their relationship public. Shen Su had been eager for a while. During their trip, he had posted one or two photos almost every day. Although another person never appeared in the photos, anyone who saw his Moments knew that Shen Su was traveling with his girlfriend.
Posting a photo of Feng Feng at this time would make their relationship clear to others without needing explicit words.
Feng Feng naturally understood the unspoken meaning behind Shen Su's words. She rubbed her coffee cup and was silent for a moment. After some thought, she nodded at him, "Okay, you can post it."
There was one thing Shen Su hadn't mentioned: their relationship would eventually be known to their colleagues. Things were different now; they were no longer interacting without considering the future. Whether they hesitated or acted decisively, the outcome would be the same, so it was better to make a clean break.
Upon receiving Feng Feng's permission, Shen Su immediately posted several photos on his Moments. He didn't add any captions, but he placed Feng Feng's photo first. Within minutes, over twenty people had liked it, and the notification alerts continued to arrive.