Gu Qing was stunned for a while, and Lin Wanwan didn't disturb her, eating the food in the pot by herself.

Does your older brother have a girlfriend?

Lin Wanwan paused for a moment, looked at her, and shook her head. "No."

Gu Qing lowered her head and gave a self-deprecating laugh. "I always thought he rejected me because he had a girlfriend or someone he liked."

"But over the years, I've never seen anyone by his side, so I thought maybe his family didn't approve and he was hiding it. But then I realized that someone like him would never hide someone he likes; he would definitely bring them along openly."

Lin Wanwan thought about it and realized that Lu Anyang was indeed like that, always bringing Zhang Junyi along in a very open and aboveboard manner.

Why do you think he doesn't like me?

Lin Wanwan looked at her and thought for a long time before speaking.

"Perhaps he is not a good match for you, so even God doesn't want you to be together."

Gu Qing lowered her head and chuckled softly, staring blankly at the bright red bottom of the pot.

"Sister Qing," Lin Wanwan called out to her.

Gu Qing was taken aback by being called "Sister Qing" and looked up at her.

"Some things don't need to be so persistent. Planting fruit trees doesn't mean you'll see them blossom and bear fruit just because you wait a long time."

“I understand the reasons, but I’m just not reconciled. I used to be a very proud person. I have many brothers and sisters in my family. I work very hard and am very ambitious. Now I am my father’s most capable assistant and his only heir. But every time I’m with him, I feel so inferior. I think, I’m so outstanding, why doesn’t he like me?”

“This trip isn’t just about signing a contract. My dad found me a suitable marriage partner, but I don’t like him. So I want to try one last time. Your family’s wealth speaks for itself. As long as Anyang agrees, my dad won’t say anything. I know my chances are slim, but I still want to give it a try.”

"My eldest brother went abroad when he was very young, carrying the expectations of his family. He studied and started businesses abroad for many years. I can tell that my eldest brother is a person who really loves his family. So when you say he is a very busy person, I can't tell at all."

He ate dinner with us every day and chatted with us. He remembered each of our birthdays and prepared gifts for us. He really liked Tuantuan and Yuanyuan, and he loved the pomegranate tree in our yard. He renounced his foreign citizenship and stayed in China. No matter how good things were outside, they held no appeal for him.

Your older brother might want something different from you, so you two aren't a good match, and you don't need to be persistent.

Gu Qing is a smart person. I've already explained it so clearly, she should be able to understand.

Zhang Jun is nominally the CEO of a technology company, but he only takes charge of research and development and doesn't care about anything else. Lin Wanwan has observed their interactions. Even when they're just drinking tea and reading books together, the peaceful and idyllic atmosphere is something that not just any couple can achieve.

She didn't want Gu Qing to keep an eye on Lu Anyang. Given Lu Anyang's personality, if provoked, he might just reveal Zhang Junyi directly.

Lin Wanwan's reason was simply that she didn't want the two of them to be hurt by gossip.

Gu Qing nodded slightly. "I understand what you mean. I know I have no hope. I'm just a little unwilling. I've liked him for so many years, but he's still unmoved, which makes me feel very frustrated."

"Your brother's rejection doesn't mean you're not good enough; it just means you two aren't meant to be."