Chapter 42 Rejecting His Feelings

Shen Shuangmiao was lost in thought when she suddenly heard footsteps outside.

It's not time to start work yet.

She turned around and went out to check, only to find that Fu Xuan had arrived an hour early.

"I knew you'd be awake. You must have been feeling unwell after drinking last night. I brought you some warm porridge."

Fu Xuan smiled and placed the porridge on the table, gesturing for her to come and drink it.

Shen Shuang smiled and walked over to sit down in front of him.

"I didn't expect you to still remember that I didn't eat breakfast."

Fu Xuan glanced at her face and said meaningfully, "I don't just think about everyone. I only give this thoughtfulness to those I feel are worthy."

Shen Shuangmiao paused, keenly sensing the implication in his words.

They're both adults, and she's experienced many years of love and relationships. How could she not sense any affection Fu Xuan had for her?

However, despite her feelings for him, she absolutely did not want to have any emotional entanglement with Fu Xuan.

You've already suffered so much and been targeted repeatedly, so don't go around harming others.

Shen Shuangmiao's eyes flickered. She opened the porridge, took a sip, and said softly, "Have your aunt and uncle been pressuring you to get married lately?"

Fu Xuan paused, momentarily confused as to why she suddenly asked this, and smiled, "Nothing, what's wrong? Why are you suddenly asking this?"

"No, I was just asking." Shen Shuangmiao also smiled. "But you're almost at the age where you should be dating and getting married. After this project is finished, I'll train my staff to form a team and let them complete the project independently. If you're not so busy, go and date or something, and enjoy life more."

Upon hearing her say that, Fu Xuan's breath hitched slightly, and the smile on his face froze.

He glanced at Shen Shuangmiao without making a sound and said softly, "My social circle is very small. Even if I wanted to meet new people, I wouldn't be able to. Besides, I don't want to go on blind dates."

Shen Shuangmiao blinked: "How about I introduce you to someone? There are so many young ladies in our studio, and they all have friends and stuff. If you want to find someone suitable, I can ask them to help you find someone."

Fu Xuan's expression turned sour.

He finally stopped smiling and sat down seriously in front of Shen Shuangmiao.

Have you found out that I like you?

Shen Shuangmiao paused, not expecting him to be so blunt.

Before she could say anything, Fu Xuan chuckled to himself.

"Yes, of course you know, after all, I have never hidden my feelings for you."

"If you don't like me and have no good feelings towards me, I understand and accept that."

"But please don't push me away, okay? Don't you think it's incredibly hurtful to introduce someone who likes you to someone else?"

Fu Xuan's eyes gradually turned sorrowful: "By doing this, you're essentially denying my feelings."

Shen Shuangmiao was stunned, at a loss for what to do, and suddenly realized that what she had done was indeed inappropriate and too offensive.

She pursed her lips and could only apologize softly, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, please forgive me? I just didn't know how to bring it up, so I just..."

Shen Shuang was tongue-tied and didn't know what to say, wishing she could bury her head in the bowl.

Fu Xuan was both amused and exasperated, and could only help her gather the stray hairs that were about to fall into the bowl.

"Okay, I'm not angry, but I can't deny that I'm sad. Miaomiao, it's my business that I like you, and I didn't ask for your consent or response, but you absolutely can't reject me in this way that pushes me away."

His tone was gentle and considerate, yet it also contained a hint of barely perceptible hurt.

Shen Shuangmiao was at a loss for words.

She deeply regretted her impulsive decision to reject Fu Xuan in this way.

Seeing her troubled expression, Fu Xuan forced a smile and said, "Alright, alright, I didn't say all this to make you feel guilty or remorseful. Drink your porridge; we have something important to do today."

It was only after Shen Shuangmiao reminded him that they realized they were going to approach a very powerful investor today.

The other party was a big shot, a very famous investment bank owner in the financial industry.

If we can get close to them and invest in the studio to grow it into a larger company, we won't have to worry about future development.

"Send me this person's information again so I can take a look."

After taking a few sips of porridge, Shen Shuangmiao began to get back to work.

Fu Xuan shared the other party's information with Shen Shuangmiao via email.

He looked at Shen Shuangmiao's focused profile and coughed lightly.

"You'll still pretend to be my girlfriend and help me out, right?"

Shen Shuangmiao was taken aback for a moment, then smiled at him nonchalantly.

"Of course, don't worry. Even if we clarify some things, it won't stop me from helping you deal with your aunt and uncle."

Seeing her radiant smile, Fu Xuan felt a heavy weight in his heart.

He couldn't have such a good girl, but Zhu Jin didn't cherish her.

Thinking about it carefully, perhaps he really wasn't the right person for Shen Shuangmiao.

When Shen Shuangmiao was being bullied by Zhu Jin, he was completely useless, unable to help or solve her predicament.

He couldn't be on par with Zhu Jin, so he shouldn't cause trouble for Chen Shuangmiao and should just protect her silently.

Perhaps one day, Shen Shuangmiao will suddenly turn back in her world and think that it wouldn't be bad to give it a try with him.

Fu Xuan tried his best to calm down and was no longer so fixated on the matter.

He talked with Shen Shuangmiao for a while, then went to attend to other things.

Shen Shuangmiao then read the email he sent.

This investment bank owner is named Zhao Mobai. He is only thirty-two years old, but he already owns the largest investment bank in the world. He is a genius in the financial world.

Zhao Mobai has an eccentric personality and is not easy to approach. Moreover, he has maintained his integrity for many years and has never had any entanglements with any woman.

Anyone who wants to get close to him, whether for work or personal gain, will not be allowed to get a second glance from Zhao Mobai unless they have exceptional abilities or something that makes them worth investing in or getting to know.

After reading it, Shen Shuangmiao felt immense pressure and let out a sigh, feeling that her hopes were slim.

After all, Zhao Mobai should look down on her small workshop.

But she is a student of Professor Lei, a leading figure in the industry, whose title should be enough to make Zhao Mobai pause for a few seconds.

If she can get those few seconds, there may be endless possibilities to move Zhao Mobai.

Thinking of this, Shen Shuangmiao forced herself to cheer up and left the studio to choose a dress to wear tonight.

Zhao Mobai will be at the business gala tonight; this is her only chance to get close to him.

Shen Shuangmiao dressed appropriately and went directly to the party venue at eight o'clock in the evening.

When she arrived at the venue, it was packed with guests and very lively.

As luck would have it, a few people were talking about Zhao Mobai.

Shen Shuangmiao overheard something and was about to go over to ask when she suddenly saw a man and a woman in the crowd.

Zhu Jin and Zhou Wu stood side by side, talking to a boss across from them.

"Mr. Zhu, what brings you to the party tonight?"

"This is Mo Bai's first public appearance since returning to China. I brought Sister Wu here to introduce him."

Shen Shuangmiao suddenly stopped, and upon hearing these words, her heart sank heavily.