Qi Yan asked, "Sister, your first love was Brother Han Chen, and he was also the first person you liked... That's great. You fell in love the first time you liked someone, and now you're married."
Zhou Mo thought for a moment and said, "I'll tell you a secret too, but don't tell anyone else. Actually... the first person I liked wasn't Han Chen, even though Han Chen was my first love. At the time... how should I put it... I was too young to know what love was. We went to and from school together every day, played around at school, ate together at set times, and borrowed books from each other when we didn't bring any. Isn't this something friends can do? How can that be considered love? So I was confused at the time, doubting my feelings, or not wanting to admit or even avoiding my feelings."
Qi Yan was curious: "What happened next? How did you let it go?"
Zhou Mo: "Then he got together with someone else. I was very upset at the time, but only after losing him did I realize that this is what love feels like. But now that things have come to this, there is no turning back. Everyone can only forge ahead on their own path and keep moving forward."
Qi Yan: "Why? Why are you not together? Is it because he doesn't like you?"
Zhou Mo shook his head. "I don't know if he likes me or not. I didn't realize my feelings for him. I always realized it too late and didn't even confess. Or rather... even if I realized it, I probably wouldn't have the courage to reveal my feelings like you. You are really brave, so... don't deny yourself because of others' rejection, and don't feel discouraged. The future is still long, and many things are unpredictable. Maybe you will be lucky like me and meet someone who loves you deeply, and you will also be moved by him."
Qi Yan nodded and looked at Zhou Mo again, "Senior Sister, now that you say that, I have confidence again."
Zhou Mo: "Actually, there are many reasons why you're in a bad mood. The pressure from your family, your love rival Duan Feng... all mixed together, it really makes you uncomfortable. But, it feels better if you talk about it, right?"
"Yeah," Qi Yan cheered up again, "Senior Sister, you are right. There are so many women in the world. Why should I hang myself on a tree?"
Zhou Mo frowned, "I'm advising you to regroup, not to induce you to become the King of the Sea and embrace the entire forest."
Qi Yan smiled awkwardly: "I don't have that ability, I just said that. Senior sister, are you free? I'll treat you to a meal."
Zhou Mo thought for a moment and said, "Okay. I haven't eaten out in a long time."
Qi Yan: "How about grilled fish?"
Zhou Mo: "My favorite, let's go!"
Zhou Mo is tired of cooking for himself lately.
She was not someone who liked to cook often. It was only because she was married and had Han Chen at home that she reluctantly cooked almost every day and racked her brains to think of the daily menu. It was so annoying.
Although Han Chen did not ask her to cook, Zhou Mo thought that Han Chen was now the pillar of the family and the main source of income, so he must be fed and well-dressed. After all, having a good body is a prerequisite for making money, so Zhou Mo treated him to delicious meals every day.
Han Chen is not coming back today, and Zhou Mo is alone at home, cooking instant noodles. It would be better for her to go out to eat with Qi Yan.
Improve your meals while you're at it.
Qi Yan found a grilled fish restaurant with good reviews online. They were having a promotion recently, and a single grass carp plus the hot pot base was only 38 yuan, which seemed like a good deal.
Zhou Mo asked Qi Yan to place an order online and get the coupon without hesitation.
The grilled fish restaurant was doing a booming business, and Zhou Mo and Qi Yan had to wait for a while before they got a seat in the hall.
After ordering the dishes and waiting for them to be served, Zhou Mo drank some hot water and looked at the bustling crowd in the hall, the mixed aromas, and the steam, feeling comfortable and cozy.
Qi Yan was no longer bothered by Ding Ning's affairs. Instead, the two began to talk about their recent studies and work.
Qi Yan has not been very busy with Shen Qingyi's project recently, so he has focused all his attention on his studies, especially his graduation thesis.
Before the first semester was over, this guy had already started deciding on his research topic.
He thought of several in a row and specifically consulted Zhou Mo about their feasibility.
After Zhou Mo gave his own opinion, he advised him to take the opportunity to discuss it with Director Shen, after all, Director Shen was the most authoritative.
Qi Yan said that from now on, he would never consider love affairs again, and would focus on his studies, and start working and earning money as soon as he graduated.
Zhou Mo teased, "You still need to make money? Aren't you the type who has to go home and inherit the family business if you don't study hard?"
Qi Yan: "It's not my turn to manage the family business yet. My uncle and my father are waiting for my brother to go deeper. When he reaches a certain level and can't go any further, they will let him come back to manage the company."
Zhou Mo: "Then why not just let your brother run the company? Isn't that a roundabout way?"
Qi Yan: "My brother wanted to pursue a career in government. I didn't understand it before, but I gradually understood. The domestic environment... If you want to do business, you can't expect to do well without building good relationships with the people in the relevant departments. If you want to build good relationships with people, there are also entry barriers. The middlemen will peel off your skin, and the people you want to contact will peel off your skin as well. The people under the people you contact will also have to 'take care' of them. Instead of nodding and scraping to others to do things for you like a grandson, it's better to be the master yourself, what do you think?"
Zhou Mo understood a little.
"I've heard that some retired cadres have been rehired by private companies as managers. I think it's not just about their management skills. After all, the connections they've built up while working are a valuable resource."
"That's right."
Qi Yan poured sour plum juice for Zhou Mo.
Their dishes also began to arrive one after another.
Qi Yan unpacked the tableware and prepared to feast.
Zhou Mo was just about to remind people to be careful of the thorns on the bamboo chopsticks and avoid getting pricked by them, but when he looked up, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in his peripheral vision.
The man lowered his head and slowly walked down the stairs.
She wore a khaki wool coat with a bow tie at the waist and a black turtleneck sweater underneath. She held a PRADA bag in one hand and put the other in the pocket of her windbreaker, seemingly lost in thought.
It was obvious that the outfit was not what a Dongjiang person should wear.
It's freezing cold, and you look cold even though you're wearing so little.
Zhou Mo has started wearing cotton and down jackets.
"Miss Yan." Zhou Mo reminded.
Qi Yan turned around upon hearing the voice and said in surprise: "Really? Sister..."
He immediately stood up and ran after him.
Yan Yi walked out with her head down, and Qi Yan barely caught up with her after she had already walked out the door.
Zhou Mo sat in his seat and waited without moving.
After waiting for about five minutes, Qi Yan came back.
Zhou Mo asked curiously, "Why is Miss Yan here? Are you on a business trip? You're wearing too little."
It's so cold today, it's freezing to death.
Qi Yan shook his head: "She didn't say anything, just said she came to meet a friend. I offered her the coat, but she refused, saying she had a flight tonight and had to go back to Shanghai."
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