“Miss Shen is here!”
"Yes. Mr. Fan, we should see each other often in the future. You should just call me Xiaobei."
"Okay, Xiaobei. Then you can call me Shixian too."
"I'd better call you Brother Fan, haha. I'm afraid if I call you Shixian, Wanwan will find it irritating."
"Haha, will she?"
"Of course. It seems you don't fully understand your girlfriend yet."
"Well, maybe."
Kong Wanwan still works at the Old Times Western Restaurant.
Whenever Shen Xiaobei is free, he goes to their store to check the progress of the renovation and reminds and guides the renovation masters where they need attention.
So, I would meet Fan Shixian here from time to time, and we would exchange ideas on decoration styles several times.
Gradually became more familiar with it.
Before, Shen Xiaobei thought that Fan Shixian might be a playboy, but after a few contacts, she could see that this man was really a pragmatic person when it came to doing things.
No wonder Kong Wanwan praised him for being reliable.
From the current perspective, he can indeed be considered a reliable person.
It’s just that such a man with excellent qualities both inside and out would fall in love with Kong Wanwan and pamper her so much.
They weren't even married yet, but he bought her a house and invested in her to open a store. Shen Xiaobei still felt that it was a little unusual.
Once when she went to see the restaurant renovation, after finishing her business talk, she tentatively asked Fan Shixian: "Brother Fan, I want to ask you a rather private question. Do you mind?"
"Oh, Xiaobei is actually interested in my privacy. Haha, this surprises me. Xiaobei, feel free to ask!"
"Haha, Brother Fan, then let me ask you! Brother Fan, what is it about Wanwan that attracts you? Is it her beauty? Her charm? Her ability to act coquettishly? Or—"
“Neither.”
Fan Shixian immediately denied Shen Xiaobei’s guess, and his eyes became somewhat deep.
Shen Xiaobei could tell that the questions she asked must have brought back some of his past memories, which made her even more curious.
He continued to probe and asked softly, "What is that?"
Seeing that Shen Xiaobei wanted to get to the bottom of it, Fan Shixian withdrew his gaze and glanced at her.
Then he smiled lightly and didn't answer immediately.
"Haha, if you don't want to answer, Brother Fan, just pretend I didn't ask today. Actually, it's quite rude to ask you this question, but it's a common problem among writers; they love gossip."
"Haha, I hope Brother Fan doesn't mind."
"No, I'm willing to answer your question."
"ah?"
"Because I can see the shadow of another person in Wanwan."
"ah?!"
Shen Xiaobei didn't expect that Fan Shixian was willing to answer, and he didn't expect that he would give such an answer.
She suddenly felt very unfair for Kong Wanwan.
"Aren't you treating Wanwan as a substitute? How hurt would she be if she knew?"
"As long as you don't tell her, Xiaobei, she will never know."
"What do you mean? Are you planning on keeping this a secret from her forever?"
"Yes. If Wanwan and I could live together forever, I would hide it from her forever and never tell her the truth."
"Then why did you tell me? Aren't you afraid that I might tell her one day?"
"Haha, I believe you are not that kind of person, Xiaobei."
"Even if you believe me, you shouldn't tell me. If some secrets are hurtful, they should be kept to yourself forever!"
"I know. But you don't understand, it's really hard for a person to keep a secret. Sharing it can alleviate some of the pain."
"So, Xiaobei, I'm actually quite grateful to you for being so gossipy and asking me this question today. Now, I feel much more relaxed, haha, because this secret is finally not a complete secret anymore!"
"Fan Shixian, I shouldn't have gossiped today! No wonder the ancients said curiosity kills the cat!"
“Haha, sorry, Miss Shen, it’s too late.”
Fan Shixian teased with a smile, not minding the anger in Shen Xiaobei’s words.
Shen Xiaobei couldn't help but laugh when he heard him say this.
I'm sorry to bother with him anymore.
It was her fault for being the one gossiping first today, so it was no wonder that others took the opportunity to use her as a tool to confide in others.
"It's really too late. If I've already heard it, I can't just pretend I didn't hear it."
"Brother Fan, since you've told me everything, why not tell me more and satisfy my gossip cravings today? Who is that other person you're talking about? Your ex-girlfriend? Where is she now? Is she married?"
"She's my fiancée."
"Ah? Then you and Wanwan..."
"In my heart, she has always been my fiancée. However, in her heart, she probably hasn't been that long. Because... she's already married. Haha, maybe her children are already there."
"Huh? You guys are engaged, why is she marrying someone else?"
"I have to ask you women, how can you be so cruel? After 11 years of relationship, you just let go like that, haha!"
"11 years? You've been dating her for 11 years?"
Shen Xiaobei asked with wide eyes.
"Well, from my youth to my entire youth, she was the only one. But she... eventually chose another man without even looking back."
"Then you are indeed a bit miserable!"
"That's right."
"But you treated Wanwan as a substitute, and she's even more miserable!"
"Master Writer Shen, when you speak, could you please finish your words in one breath instead of speaking in half sentences?"
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