Chapter 360: Can I still choose this?
After the spa, several people went up to the revolving restaurant on the top floor. The limited afternoon tea here is extremely difficult to book, with only eight sets per day. Unless you book long in advance, you won’t be able to enjoy it.
Even the rich ladies in Longcheng are no exception.
But with Shen Jingjing, this is not a problem.
The waiter professionally and enthusiastically led the group to a seat with the best view. The sun was shining brightly today, and the entire cityscape of Longcheng could be seen through the glass.
"Ms. Shen, please wait for a moment with your friends. We will serve you today's full afternoon tea set right away."
Shen Jingjing smiled: "Okay."
Several rich ladies were also in a very good mood, and they all cast happy glances at Shen Jingjing.
"I'm so lucky to meet Jingjing. Before, when we wanted to come here for afternoon tea, we could never order the limited set menu."
"That's right, Jingjing, your daughter is truly filial. She directly handed you an unlimited credit Black Gold Card so you can enjoy it as you please, and even benefited from it for us."
"Now it's not just Sister Mo Ru who's interested in your daughter. We want to meet her too."
"Mrs. Feng, do you want to see him yourself, or do you want to see him on behalf of your son?"
"Oh, then he's the same age as my son, so it's okay to get to know him and make friends, right Jingjing?"
Shen Jingjing smiled helplessly and nodded, then added: "I don't interfere with my daughter's friendships, but if Mrs. Feng wants to bring them together, now is really not the right time. My daughter has a boyfriend."
"She has a boyfriend?" Mrs. Feng was slightly disappointed, but she didn't show it too obviously. "That's not surprising. A girl this outstanding wouldn't have suitors lining up all over the world."
"But Jingjing, you've been alone for so many years, have you ever thought about finding another one?" Mrs. Wang's mind skipped a beat, and she suddenly changed the subject and asked about Shen Jingjing.
This question also stunned Shen Jingjing.
Indeed, ever since Fu Jun left her and returned to his hometown, and then died shortly afterwards, she seemed to have never had any illusions of achieving success again in personal matters.
In fact, her considerations were very pure. She had three children. Who would be willing to be with her?
She'd better not cause trouble to others!
Over time, I really didn't think about it anymore.
She shook her head calmly: "I haven't thought about it for a long time. I am very satisfied with my current life. There is nothing I am not satisfied with."
Upon hearing this, the wives just looked at each other. Although they had not divorced and lived a stable and wealthy life that seemed stable to outsiders, in fact, their relationship with their husbands was completely supported by each other's sense of responsibility.
Love has always been a consumable. Everyone's love is limited, just like today's afternoon tea. Once it's used up, it's gone.
Therefore, when it comes to marriage, they have no right to persuade others to enter into it.
Only Mrs. Gu next to her was an exception among the few people. Gu Shangyou had been doting on her for decades, and she could not empathize with the troubles of others in this regard.
He then took Shen Jingjing's hand and said seriously: "You don't have to think about marriage, but men still have to think about it when they should. You are beautiful and gentle. Many men in the north like southern women like you, who are as delicate as water."
Mrs. Wang agreed with what she said: "Mrs. Gu, what you said is right."
Shen Jingjing's pretty face flushed, and she glared at Deng Xiwen: "What are you talking about..."
"You're still blushing?" Deng Xiwen couldn't help but laugh. "Isn't this perfectly normal? Dating is wonderful; it doesn't necessarily mean you have to get married. Let me tell you, Jingjing, my husband has many men who are just right for you. Divorced, single, overseas Chinese, Longcheng natives—all kinds. I'll really introduce a few to you later. Take your pick!"
Pick, pick one?
Is this still a choice?
Perhaps because she was always reserved, Deng Xiwen's words made her blush uncontrollably for a moment, but she also resisted from the bottom of her heart: "Really, there's no need. You're worrying too much."
Her reaction made the other ladies cover their mouths and laugh, but it was also obvious that she was really shy.
"Mrs. Gu, please stop teasing Jingjing. Look at her, she is still as innocent as a little girl." Mrs. Feng joked.
Deng Xiwen sighed slowly upon seeing this. "Ah, Jingjing, you're too conservative. You're single, you have the freedom to fall in love. I'm sure Ah Ci would agree to your second spring. After all, you've dedicated half your life to them. Now that your children have finally grown up, shouldn't you hurry up and live for yourself?"
"I understand what you mean."
Shen Jingjing pursed her lips lightly, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "I also want to think more about myself, but I really haven't thought about finding a man to fall in love with. I want to find something to do on my own."
After hearing this, several people looked at her in confusion.
"Find something to do? What kind of thing?"
"I don't have any definite ideas yet, but I've always had the urge in my heart." Shen Jingjing said truthfully.
At this time, the waiter came over with a cart. On the cart were various exquisite freshly made desserts, each of which looked extremely tempting.
Shen Jingjing took the opportunity to change the subject and greeted everyone: "The food is here. You all always say that it's delicious but hard to order. I'm very curious."
"Of course it's delicious, otherwise why would it be so hard to order? Come and try it!"
"Let's all come together."
For a moment, they put aside the previous topic and began to concentrate on tasting the delicious food.
Shen Jingjing didn't know much about desserts, but for her, delicious desserts should not be too sweet, and this afternoon tea did achieve the perfect balance in sweetness.
She especially liked the "Green Apple Pie". The perfect sourness and the refreshing aroma of green apples were very soothing to her taste buds, making her greedily eat a whole piece.
Halfway through, while the others were chatting happily, Shen Jingjing got up and went to the bathroom.
Unexpectedly, she met one of her few acquaintances in Longcheng in the bathroom.
Sister Min!
Sister Min was wearing work clothes and wiping the mirror in the bathroom with a rag. In the bathroom of a business club like this, every corner must be spotless and cleaned in real time to keep the bathroom clean for every guest.
She wiped attentively, and when she saw someone enter the restroom, she simply stood up and nodded as the staff asked: "Hello."
She didn't recognize Shen Jingjing at all, but Shen Jingjing recognized her at a glance.
"Sister Min?"
Shen Jingjing stopped and exclaimed in surprise, her eyes falling on the work badge pinned on her work clothes.
Sister Min looked up when she heard the voice. The confusion in her eyes was stunned for a moment before it suddenly turned into shock: "Jing, Jingjing?"
(End of this chapter)
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