Neither of them spoke.
"That's tacit agreement. I'll have someone call Miss Qin in."
A few minutes later, Qin Xueyi came in.
She saw Xiao Chenglin and Shen Suliang, but her expression didn't change much.
So much time has passed, and many things have been buried by time; there's no need to bring them up again.
"The guests have all arrived, let's try the new dishes."
As the boss, Jiang Tian also became the one who livened up the atmosphere.
She treated the guests with great enthusiasm, and it must be said that she was quite skilled at conversation, giving them a warm and welcoming feeling.
At first, none of them said anything; they were just eating. And I must say, the food was really delicious, definitely worthy of being called a delicacy.
To be able to open a store in such a prime location and still stand strong requires real skill.
After finishing the meal, Jiang Tian said to the three people present, "Just say what you have to say. We've all eaten, so let's get down to business."
Qin Xueyi glanced at the other two people and spoke up immediately, looking at Xiao Chenglin: "Have you heard about my recent blind dates?"
Xiao Chenglin looked at her quietly for a few seconds and nodded.
Qin Xueyi's eyes immediately dimmed: "Then what do you think?"
"I want to tell you that if possible, I hope you can find your own happiness. I've been reflecting on this lately, and I was too impulsive before, thinking that the two of us were a good match. But as you can see from the reality, we haven't even weathered any storms before facing separation."
“I’m already very busy with my daily affairs, and I haven’t been able to take care of your feelings. The only compensation I can give you during this time is financial support. If it’s convenient for you, please accept this check.”
Xiao Chenglin wrote a check and gave it to Qin Xueyi.
The amount mentioned above is not small.
Qin Xueyi looked at Xiao Chenglin, tears streaming down her face.
"Xiao Chenglin, is our ending really this bleak?"
"It's not that things are bleak, it's that I was too impulsive before. I didn't consider whether someone could be a perfect match for me, and I said those things in a fit of anger. That's unfair to everyone. If I change my mind later, you won't have a way out."
Xiao Chenglin spoke in a very calm tone.
Once he has figured something out, he doesn't want to dwell on it anymore.
Qin Xueyi is indeed a very good woman, but he can't be with her. The two of them are incompatible and it's just that they haven't realized it yet. If they do realize it later, their marriage will still end in divorce.
"You've fallen for another woman."
Qin Xueyi used an affirmative tone.
Xiao Chenglin shook his head: "I know you're going to talk about Jiang Tian, but my relationship with her is currently just a superficial husband-wife relationship. To say I like her wouldn't be quite right. It's just that her appearance has indeed made me realize my own feelings."
"We live in such times that we can no longer afford to be entangled in petty romances. I have too many things to do. So I hope we can return to being friends. If you think you would be happy to break off our friendship, I will respect your opinion."
Qin Xueyi's eyes were red.
She kept her head down, lost in thought.
After a while, Shen Suliang suddenly said to Jiang Tian, "Ms. Jiang, these two people are chatting here. Let's find another place to have a proper chat. I am very interested in the business empire you have built."
Xiao Chenglin looked at Shen Suliang: "If the two of you want to discuss business, I hope I can listen in. As I always say, one should always be wary of others."
Jiang Tian continued to smile, as if it were none of her business.
Qin Xueyi then looked at Jiang Tian and asked, "Can I speak with you alone for a few more minutes?"
"If it's about Xiao Chenglin, then don't say anything. I'm a businessman, and right now I just want to focus on my business. I don't understand your sentimentalities. We all come into this world with a certain value, Miss Qin. Actually, I'm very saddened by your current state."
“You have such good education, a good family background, and people supporting you. You put all your energy into getting entangled with others, which is putting the cart before the horse. If I had your abilities, I would definitely make a name for myself, otherwise I would be letting down the education I received.”
Qin Xueyi's expression remained unchanged despite Jiang Tian's compliments.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Jiang Tian also remained silent.
After a long pause, Qin Xueyi said to Jiang Tian, "I know you mean me no harm, but every time you say something, it makes me feel very ashamed. Like what you just said, I did receive a very good education, but I think that's what I deserve. The conditions I've had since childhood have given me the opportunity to access so-called higher education. Every time you say these things to me with an envious and disappointed tone, I feel humiliated."
"Do you understand? I haven't done anything wrong, I just fell in love with someone, so why should I suffer humiliation from others? If only you were a bad person, but there was never any hint of scheming in your tone, so it hurts me. If it's convenient, please don't speak to me again when you see me. My life is my own choice, and whatever direction I take in the future is my own destiny. You and I are indeed different. So I hope you live your life well and don't interfere in other people's lives."
Qin Xueyi said a lot in one breath.
She vented her anger from breaking up with Xiao Chenglin on Jiang Tian.
She knew perfectly well that Jiang Tian was innocent; she had come to this city through hard work and struggle to get where she was today.
But the anger in her heart could only be vented on the woman in front of her.
She thought she couldn't see that Xiao Chenglin didn't like her yet, but is the distance between admiration and liking really that far?
This woman had already won Xiao Chenglin's favor, yet he was still wholeheartedly urging her to dedicate herself to construction.
Qin Xueyi found it quite funny.
They are blessed but don't know it.
If only Qin Xueyi were the wife Xiao Chenglin was engaged to, at least she wouldn't have such a regret in her life.
After saying that, Qin Xueyi left, ignoring the surprised looks from the others.
The damage is done now, and she no longer needs to worry about losing face in front of anyone.
Her words silenced everyone present.
After a while, Jiang Tian said to them as if nothing had happened, "Then let's continue our business discussion."
Shen Suliang's eyes revealed his approval: "Boss Jiang is truly magnanimous."
Jiang Tian shook her head; she seemed completely unaffected.
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