"Cherry, if you really think so, it's a bit unfair to Simingda. You know, he has never forgotten you all these years. He didn't show it before because of Mudan. Now that you are reunited, his care and concern for you obviously exceeds the relationship between ordinary classmates. In order not to affect your respective marriages, I have two suggestions for you. Either you don't contact him and don't cause misunderstandings to Mudan. It hasn't been easy for her these years. In addition, you and Simingda can just maintain an ordinary classmate relationship. Nod and say hello when you meet, but don't have too deep interactions, otherwise he will get deeper and deeper, and it may not end well." Lan Dujuan said worriedly.
"Hey, Du Juan, to be honest, at our age, we can tell whether a man loves you from his actions or his eyes. Since we met again, although we have only met once, we have chatted quite a lot on WeChat.
He really cares about me, so I feel very conflicted. I don’t want to have a deeper relationship with him, but I also want to use his connections to help me expand my company’s business.
"Cherry, I understand how you feel. You can ask someone for help!"
Luo Yingtao replied with a gloomy face, "Who else can I ask for help? You know, in this society, many people are selfish and snobbish. If they can't get anything out of it, why would they help me? It's just like when I was looking for a boyfriend. When they heard that my brother from my mother's family was sick, they avoided me like I was the plague. Honestly, I've seen through it all. Finding someone who's caring and helpful is harder than climbing to the sky. My company's business has never developed. The monthly income of around 10,000 yuan can only guarantee basic living expenses. At this rate, when will I be able to afford a house in Nanyou City?"
Lan Dujuan sighed and said, "Cherry, we are old classmates and good friends. I sincerely hope that each of you will live a happy and joyful life. I understand your feelings, but I am worried that if you and Simingda spend more time together, your old feelings will rekindle, which will be troublesome. You both have families to support, so it is better to suffer a short pain than a long one to avoid more trouble."
"Du Juan, I understand what you mean. As I said before, I just want to use him to expand my business. There is no emotional factor involved.
"Don't worry, I'll keep my emotions in check. I had so many boyfriends when I was young that I've long seen through men's minds. Now that I'm in my thirties, I'm even less likely to think about relationships. Don't worry, I just want to make money," Luo Yingtao said coldly, her eyes gleaming with coldness. Lan Dujuan couldn't help but tremble in her heart. She sympathized with Luo Yingtao's situation. Before her family changed, she had been a carefree little princess from a wealthy family. Her superior family background and the care she enjoyed were unattainable.
No one could have expected that her family situation would change so drastically in the past ten days. A series of family tragedies and the blow of an unhappy marriage made her cold-blooded, worldly, and even a little unkind. As an old classmate, she felt very sad, but she could do nothing about it. When you reach middle age, with elderly parents and young children to take care of, life is not easy for everyone.
"If you're just looking to expand your business, you can talk to Mudan. She knows a lot of people and might be able to help you."
"Mudan is indeed very capable, but she will definitely not help me. You also know that she is a smooth and worldly person. On the surface, she doesn't mind my relationship with Simingda, but in fact, she holds a grudge. Of course, this is also the nature of women. The last time I met Simingda, she got so angry and made it known to everyone. Wasn't it just to embarrass me? If I ask her for help, wouldn't it be a slap in the face and let her step on me? To be honest, I can't afford to lose face. I will never ask her for help. I don't want her to look down on me. In comparison, it is more practical to use Simingda. At least he is really doing it for my own good."
Lan Dujuan smiled bitterly and said, "I can understand Mudan's feelings. She and Simingda are husband and wife, and you are Simingda's first love. No matter which woman you are, they will care about it. After all, love is absolutely selfish."
"Yes, so I don't want to beg her and I don't want to create an opportunity for her to feel superior. But Si Mingda is different. He still has feelings for me, and I want to use his affection for me to expand my business. Don't worry, I will control the scale and will not destroy his family." Luo Yingtao said calmly.
"That's good, Cherry. I believe you. We are all classmates. I hope everyone is happy and safe. Don't let this matter make everyone unhappy. No matter what, you have to think about the children."
"Don't worry, I have a plan in mind."
Although Luo Yingtao repeatedly assured Lan Dujuan that there was no emotional involvement in her relationship with Si Mingda, she knew very well in her heart that this statement was somewhat disingenuous, because she was not completely without feelings for Si Mingda. The reason she did not dare to tell the truth was simply to save face for herself.
At the beginning, she looked down on Si Mingda, abandoned him capriciously, and then chose the rich boy Gao Huai. Now, time has changed, and her and Si Mingda's fate have been reversed. Si Mingda has become a wealthy boss, while she is still a down-and-out financial officer who can't even afford a house. It is conceivable how big the gap in her heart is.
Ever since they met again at the banquet and last time they met alone, she began to miss the feeling of being with him. She was also an ordinary woman and had the vanity of ordinary women. No matter how old they were, no matter whether they were beautiful or not, as long as they could get the favor of men, they would feel that they were attractive and have a sense of superiority in their hearts. What's more, Simingda was a successful and wealthy man. Being with such a successful man made her self-confidence increase sharply.
What made her even more unable to let go was that she and Simingda were first love. After so many years, he still loved her. Luo Yingtao was so smart. She knew Simingda's character too well. Now he had money and resources.
If we use his connections to expand the financial company's business, he would undoubtedly be the best candidate.
These days, her mind kept replaying the feeling of dating Si Mingda, and she was deeply intoxicated by it. Although Wang Mudan had noticed their last date, she had no intention of restraining herself. Instead, she was looking forward to the opportunity to meet Si Mingda again. The last meeting was too hasty, and she did not mention the financial company business to him.
In Luo Yingtao's eyes, Si Mingda has changed a lot after twelve years of separation. Whether in terms of financial strength or personal charm, he is no longer the poor boy he was in K University.
Years of social experience have made him more mature and wise than before, and his excellent eloquence makes his words hit the mark. No wonder his career has been so successful. It turns out that he has so many advantages. Why didn't he discover them back then?
Luo Yingtao sighed helplessly in her heart. The time was not right and the luck was not on her side. They would never be able to hold hands again in this life. It would be better to use his connections to expand the business.
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