Chen Tongfu thought about it for a long time and was still not sure which way to express his feelings would be better.
He would say euphemistically, but he always felt something was missing. In that moment, impulse overwhelmed reason, and Chen Tongfu chose to play it straight.
——I don’t want to be just friends with you anymore.
Zou Weijun had just reached out to take the flowers from Chen Tongfu, but suddenly felt the bouquet was very hot in her hand!
One advantage of adult interactions is that there's no guesswork involved. Zou Weijun thought about it and shook his head gently, "I don't want to think about that right now."
Zou Weijun has experienced the ups and downs of love.
The only benefit that marriage brought to Zou Weijun was her son Xie Qian. She had finally gotten out of the emotional whirlpool, so why would she jump back into it again?
It was comfortable to be friends with Chen Tongfu. If they took the friendship one step further, Zou Weijun was worried that she would completely lose this friend... Alas, Chen Tongfu said this tonight. If she had no intention of dating Chen Tongfu, she would have to be careful about her interactions with Chen Tongfu in the future and could no longer make plans for dinner with him as often as before!
Chen Tongfu couldn't tell whether he was disappointed or happy.
He actually knew that Zou Weijun would not agree so easily.
Since Zou Weijun's divorce, she's been courted by many men. One man, Yi, was particularly attentive. Even after being rejected by Zou Weijun, he didn't get upset and often sent flowers to her company.
Zou Weijun said to Mr. Yi very bluntly, "You are not my type." Mr. Yi was greatly shocked and remained silent for a long time.
With this previous experience, Chen Tongfu was even more afraid of hearing the same thing from Zou Weijun. What if Zou Weijun didn't like his type at all? That would be quite troublesome! Personality is set in stone by middle age, and it's difficult to change.
So Zou Weijun’s answer was “I don’t want to think about feelings now” rather than “You are not my type”. Chen Tongfu’s happiness had overwhelmed his disappointment.
"It's okay not to think about it now. I'm not in a hurry. Let's eat first. After dinner, I want to talk to you about the 'Dream Building Fund'."
Chen Tongfu sat opposite Zou Weijun.
The distance is neither too far nor too close, so it will not give Zou Weijun a sense of oppression.
"What I said just now was just my thought. I was the one who had the delusion first. It won't affect our friendship, right? If I lose you as a friend, then I really am..."
Chen Tongfu didn’t continue to say what it really was.
Zou Weijun had been thinking about keeping her distance, but seeing Chen Tongfu's expression, she couldn't bear it. As far as she knew, Chen Tongfu didn't have many friends in Shanghai, and it seemed he didn't have any relatives.
Maybe it is because of this that Chen Tongfu regards friendship as dependence?
“It won’t affect you.”
Zou Weijun tried hard to maintain her composure, but when she caught a glimpse of Chen Tongfu's words during dinner, she felt a strange feeling in her heart. Although she had made promises, she knew that once some things were brought up, it was impossible to pretend they had never happened.
Zou Weijun felt awkward while eating this meal.
As for Chen Tongfu, although he seemed calm, his palms were actually sweating.
The two chatted for a while about the Dream Building Fund. Zou Weijun asked Feng Tingting how her internship was going, and Chen Tongfu actually took special note. "She's meticulous and empathetic, so I think she's well-suited to working at a charity foundation. However, her father passed away, and she has younger brothers. After graduating from university, she'll probably want to find a high-paying job—it's up to her. If she wants to change her job after graduation, I can recommend a few companies."
Zou Weijun can also understand Feng Tingting's choice.
The Dream Building Fund job was indeed a good fit for Feng Tingting, but it was also true that they couldn't offer a high salary. A high salary would increase the foundation's operating costs. Even Chen Tongfu's salary wasn't that high, let alone for ordinary staff like Feng Tingting.
Zou Weijun couldn't force Feng Tingting to stay, although she really wanted to find a reliable person to share the work with Chen Tongfu.
Chen Tongfu saw what Zou Weijun was planning. "Don't worry. We need to cultivate suitable managers slowly. I feel I'm still young and can work for Dream Building for another 20 years!"
Zou Weijun laughed and said, "Letting you work at Dream Building for another 20 years would be a real waste of your talent and a complete waste of your abilities."
Chen Tongfu said seriously, "I don't think it's a waste. Maybe my previous job could have earned me more, but after a certain amount of money, it just becomes a cold, hard number in the account. In comparison, I prefer working at Dream Building. This job makes me feel needed again, and it makes me feel that my work is meaningful."
Zou Weijun didn't know what to say for a moment.
The two of them finished their meal feeling somewhat uneasy. Chen Tongfu offered to take Zou Weijun home, but Zou Weijun refused: "I still have to go to Xiao Niu's place. You know her wedding is coming up soon, and she and her fiancé are both workaholics. As her boss, I have to worry about the wedding preparations for her."
"Okay, let me know if you need any help."
Chen Tongfu did not shamelessly follow him, and Zou Weijun was not as nervous as before.
She still doesn't know how the two of them should continue to be friends. If Chen Tongfu becomes the second "Mr. Yi", Zou Weijun will have even more headaches.
Watching Zou Weijun drive away, Chen Tongfu stood there for a long time.
Chen Tongfu did not regret expressing his feelings tonight.
He could feel that Zou Weijun didn't actually hate him.
Having experienced a failed marriage, it is normal for Zou Weijun to be hesitant about a new relationship, and Chen Tongfu has enough patience.
If he wants Zou Weijun to have confidence in love again, he must give Zou Weijun enough sense of security.
Chen Tongfu thought for a moment and called Xie Qian: "Did the things I gave you that day help you? Don't be polite with me. If you need any help, be sure to tell me. Maybe I can help you solve the problem."
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