Chapter 160: Is it him?
Xu Jianian, who was sitting on the sofa, stared at Su Mengxue thoughtfully for a few seconds, then smiled at her: "I thought you were a forgetful person, thank you for remembering me."
As he said that, he stood up and walked to Su Mengxue, extending his hand to her very gentlemanly: "Su Mengxue, long time no see, I hope you are well."
Su Mengxue noticed some dissatisfaction in Xu Jianian's words. Without giving it much thought, she shook his hand back and said politely, "Xu Jianian, long time no see."
It was obvious that Xu Jianian was very dissatisfied with her politeness. He pointed at the sofa behind him with a sullen face and said in a commanding tone: "Sit down and talk."
It just so happened that Su Mengxue also had something to ask him, so she sat down on the sofa. Then she saw Xu Jianian sitting opposite her, looking at her with a cold face.
She said unnaturally, "Xu Jianian, didn't you go abroad? Why did you suddenly come to Shanghai?"
Xu Jianian crossed her legs, a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes: "Why? You can come to Shanghai? But I can't?"
Su Mengxue thought about Xu Jianian's tone. He couldn't be blaming her for coming to Shanghai without saying hello to him five years ago, right?
But she changed her mind and realized that their relationship wasn't that good yet. She bit her lip. If it weren't for this reason, she couldn't think of anything else for the moment.
Seeing Xu Jianian still staring at her, she looked him straight in the eye and replied calmly, "Didn't you go abroad to study back then?"
Xu Jianian sneered, "I thought you didn't care about my affairs at all. Please remember that I did go abroad to study, but it was only for three years."
Su Mengxue followed up his words and asked, "Shanghai's economy is developing rapidly, and its clothing is updated the fastest. Is that why you came to Shanghai?"
Xu Jianian looked at the woman in front of him who was still as beautiful and dazzling as ever. Time had left no trace on her face, but instead she became more and more charming.
He didn't respond to her words, but asked coldly: "Su Mengxue, who do you think you are to me? Why did I come to Shanghai, and what right do I have to tell you?"
Su Mengxue saw that Xu Jianian was so distant and indifferent. Since he had no intention of reminiscing about the past, why should she stay here?
She stood up angrily and said, "Xu Jianian, I didn't provoke you, why are you talking so sarcastic? If you say that, why did you ask me to come up to reminisce about the past? I have things to do, so I'm leaving."
As she said that, she turned around and walked out, but Xu Jianian grabbed her arm forcefully: "Su Mengxue, you are not allowed to leave!"
Su Mengxue glared at him and said in the same cold tone: "Xu Jianian, you hurt me, let me go!"
Xu Jianian refused to let her go. With red eyes, she said, "Su Mengxue, you knew I liked you, so why did you leave so quietly without even saying goodbye? Do you know how hard I've been looking for you all these years? You're such a cruel woman."
He ignored Su Mengxue's struggle and hugged her into his arms, holding her tightly, saying with tears in his eyes, "Su Mengxue, no matter where you go in the future, don't even think about getting rid of me again."
Su Mengxue was struggling to get out of Xu Jianian's arms, but she was stunned after hearing his words. She never expected that after so many years, Xu Jianian still missed her.
Seeing that she had stopped struggling, Xu Jianian continued, "Su Mengxue, do you know how hard I've worked these years? I worked so hard because I wanted to make more money so I could find you in more places. Once I found you, I could give you a better life. That's why I came to Shanghai."
"But what I didn't expect was that you were actually in Shanghai. Do you know how delighted I was when I ran to your store and saw the styles of those clothes? I recognized them as your designs at first sight. Later, I found out that the owner of the store was Tang Qing. I was ecstatic and I was even more convinced that you must be here."
"So I settled down here and opened a shop. I thought that even though I didn't see you in the shop, you would definitely come over after you saw my shop. I didn't expect that I was right. You really came!"
"Do you know how happy and angry I felt when I saw you?"
"Su Mengxue, no matter what, thank God, I finally found you! I will never let you go again!"
Xu Jianian hugged Su Mengxue tighter and talked to her incessantly.
Su Mengxue felt mixed emotions. The people who liked her were those she didn't like, and the people she liked didn't like her. Life was really ridiculous.
After Xu Jianian's emotions gradually stabilized, she pushed him away forcefully and said earnestly, "Xu Jianian, I really didn't expect you to like me so much. I was very moved by what you said to me, but feelings can't be forced. I don't like you."
Xu Jianian's eyes were red, and he said emotionally: "I have looked for Tang Qing, and I know everything about you. I know you can't forget Gu Yunting, but since there is no possibility for you two, why can't you consider me?"
He tightly grasped Su Mengxue's arm and asked anxiously, "Su Mengxue, how am I inferior to Gu Yunting? If you give me a chance, you will definitely know how suitable we are for each other."
"Xu Jianian, I still say the same thing, love can't be forced."
"Su Mengxue, could you please not be so hasty to reject me? We both studied design, and we'll have a lot to talk about in the future. How do you know we're not suitable when you haven't even tried it?"
Xu Jianian stared at Su Mengxue and could not accept what she said.
Su Mengxue knew she couldn't get through to him, so she simply stopped talking. She changed the subject and said, "Xu Jianian, I have to pick up my son from school soon, and I have something to do at the factory, so I have to go."
As she spoke, she slapped Xu Jianian's hand away and walked out quickly. Just as she was about to reach the door, she heard Xu Jianian say in a firm tone: "Su Mengxue, I will never give up on you!"
Su Mengxue paused and left without looking back.
When she returned to the factory to work on the drawings, she forgot about picking up Zihao. When she remembered it again, it was already more than ten minutes past Zihao's kindergarten dismissal time.
She immediately put down the work at hand and hurriedly drove to the kindergarten to pick up Zihao. As soon as she arrived at the school gate, she saw Lu Yuanzhou had already picked up Zihao, and the two of them were standing at the door waiting for her. Only then did she feel relieved.
She sighed softly and walked quickly to Zihao. Just as she was about to apologize to him, she heard someone calling her name from behind.
She turned around in confusion, and was stunned when she saw the man in front of her.
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