Seeing her blank expression, Xiang Zhilan continued to offer some advice: "Sometimes feelings happen quietly without you even realizing it. In fact, when you ask yourself if you've fallen in love, it's 100% true that you've already fallen in love, or at least you've already liked someone. Otherwise, you wouldn't have this doubt."

Ni Sitian looked up at her and smiled helplessly. She remembered how anxious Xiang Zhilan was when she found out about her whirlwind marriage, thinking she had been tricked. But now, Xiang Zhilan's attitude had changed, and she seemed to be watching the situation unfold with a detached, indifferent attitude.

"You always have so many theories, but you never actually date anyone." She just couldn't understand why Xiang Zhilan was still single.

"Because I'm still waiting for someone." Xiang Zhilan curled the corners of her lips.

Ni Sitian knew who she was talking about—a childhood sweetheart, an older brother. She and Zhi Lan were close back then, and she had met that boy twice.

But her whole family immigrated more than ten years ago, and she lost contact with him a long time ago. Now everyone is not the same as before. Who knows if he is bald, fat, or has already married.

Ni Sitian could only feel helpless yet admiring of Xiang Zhilan's persistence. She knew she couldn't blindly wait for someone like that.

This is probably where she differs from Zhi Lan. Zhi Lan possesses unwavering courage, while she is timid, always hesitant and wavering, always prioritizing safety before taking a single step. Her only act of courage was used on Qin Mu Bei, and now she has become even more timid.

“Speaking of which, your Mr. Xu is indeed someone who is easy to fall in love with.” Xiang Zhilan suddenly looked at her seriously and said, “You have to be careful. With his status, even if he himself is virtuous, there may still be some vixens who want to seduce him, especially those who are close to him.”

Upon hearing this, Ni Sitian thought of Secretary Lin and frowned slightly. Fortunately, Xu Tingchuan did not bring Secretary Lin with him on this business trip.

"But don't worry too much. Your Mr. Xu seems like he can resist temptation. Even if a hot girl strips naked in front of him, he'll still remain chaste for you, right?" Xiang Zhilan smiled. Although she was drunk that day in the car, she remembered Xu Tingchuan's promise very clearly. He should cherish Ni Sitian, right?

Ni Sitian smiled slightly, and when she thought of Xu Tingchuan saying that he was afraid she would be jealous, he specially chose a male assistant to work by her side, a warm feeling welled up in her heart again.

The two chatted for about ten more minutes before Xiang Zhilan had to leave. She had to go to the police station to pick up her father, and she also had to take the dog to the groomer in the afternoon.

Ni Sitian waved to Xiang Zhilan and headed towards the company, intending to resign.

Actually, she had been considering whether she liked the job or was just unwilling to give up and that's why she kept going.

I just talked to Xiang Zhilan about work, and she realized that she has always had a lukewarm attitude towards this job, neither enjoying it nor wanting to give it up.

Given the commotion yesterday, she didn't really want to continue.

But I'm also a little confused. If I don't do this, what else can I do?

Her only skill was writing, and she couldn't stay at home full-time; that kind of life was too insecure. Even if Xu Tingchuan was willing to support her, she wouldn't feel safe.

When Ni Sitian arrived at the company, everyone looked at her differently. It wasn't the accusatory look from yesterday, but rather a respectful yet cautious one.

She walked towards Xiao Ya, intending to ask her something, when she heard the editor-in-chief's assistant say that the editor-in-chief was looking for her.