If Jiang Susu wasn't the same person as Yingying from back then, how could he possibly have married Jiang Susu?
He met Jiang Susu when he was fifteen, but Shen Shiyan was already by her side at that time.
They met a few more times afterward, but because he knew that Jiang Susu liked Shen Shiyan, he didn't express his feelings.
Gu Xichen felt like he was dreaming. "Jiang Susu is Yingying?"
If that's really the case, then it explains why Tongshang Yanhang married Jiang Susu.
Shang Yanxing nodded, his expression serious, not at all like he was joking. "Yes, Jiang Susu is Yingying, but she may not remember me anymore."
At that time, Jiang Susu only had eyes for Shen Shiyan, how could she possibly remember him?
Gu Xichen could clearly see a hint of disappointment in Shang Yanxing's eyes.
It's probably because the girl he likes likes someone else.
"Since Third Brother knew that Jiang Susu was Third Sister-in-law, why did he agree to Uncle and Aunt's marriage alliance with the Qu family in the first place?" Back then, he almost thought that Shang Yanxing would marry Qu Yanran.
Unexpectedly, he turned around and married Jiang Susu.
"I agreed at that time because they were pressuring me, and even if I married Qu Yanran, it would only be a temporary business marriage. I could never really marry her. But Qu Yanran just happened to be absent that day, which is how I met Yingying."
Perhaps it was because God took pity on him that he met his girl at the club that day.
“Yingying happened to be at the club to see Shen Shiyan that day, and I almost didn’t recognize her. I only found out later that she was Yingying.”
Thinking back to that day, Shang Yanxing felt as if a stone was pressing on his chest.
I even felt like I couldn't breathe properly.
"Do you know? The day Yingying went to the club to see Shen Shiyan, she was there to discuss their marriage." The girl he liked almost married someone else.
"If it weren't for Shen Shiyan's rejection, I wouldn't be able to marry Yingying now." Fortunately, God took pity on him and didn't let his girl marry someone else.
Gu Xichen also noticed that Shang Yanxing's mood was a bit off.
"Third brother, the past is the past. Doesn't your wife no longer like Shen Shiyan?"
He had long heard that Shen Shiyan was always accompanied by a girl, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, and he almost thought that Shen Shiyan would really marry Jiang Susu.
But Shen Shiyan rejected Jiang Susu.
What surprised him even more was that Jiang Susu was actually Yingying, the one Shang Yanxing had mentioned.
"She doesn't like Shen Shiyan, but she doesn't like me now either." And how could someone who has liked another person for six years easily let go?
Even if she no longer has feelings for Chen Shiyan, it's still difficult for her to accept another person in a short time.
With Shang Yanxing's status, he could have any woman he wanted in the capital, but now he was having a headache because of a woman.
"Third brother, you and your wife are already married. Now that you're married, don't you have plenty of time to nurture your relationship?"
As the saying goes, those who are near the water get the moon first.
Moreover, spending so much time together makes it easier for two people to develop feelings for each other over time.
Shang Yanxing's eyes were slightly red, so his voice was low and hoarse, seemingly carrying a hint of grievance, "She doesn't seem to like me."
That little woman was always so polite to him.
I don't want to bother him with anything.
If it weren't for the fact that he always used the excuse that they were a married couple, she might have refused his help and assistance.
Gu Xichen seemed somewhat incredulous. "Third Brother, really? Countless women in the capital want to marry you, yet your sister-in-law shows absolutely no interest in you?"
How can Shen Shiyan compare to Shang Yanxing?
She's not as good-looking as him, nor as gentle, nor as devoted.
Gu Xichen couldn't help but shake his head. Sure enough, there's always someone who can subdue another. Even a business tycoon in the capital, a powerful figure in the business world, couldn't win over a woman.
Hearing Gu Xichen's words, Shang Yanxing asked with some doubt, "Anyway, she really doesn't like me now. Not only does she not like me, she also wants to divorce me."
If he hadn't been smart enough to add the penalty clause for breach of contract, that little woman might have disappeared one day.
Gu Xichen couldn't help but chuckle, "Then Third Brother will have to work hard. Three years should be enough time for you to warm someone's heart, right?"
Three years—not to mention a person's heart, even a block of ice would have been warmed up long ago.
Shang Yanxing seemed somewhat unsure of himself. He frowned, looked at Gu Xichen, and said, "Not necessarily." But he wouldn't give up.
Even three years later, they still won't be able to get a divorce.
Gu Xichen shook his head. "I've never seen Third Brother so insecure before. I also never imagined that Third Brother would be so insecure in front of a woman."
In his memory, Shang Yanxing was confident and proud, never like he was today.
Gu Xichen suggested, "Third brother, I don't think this is right. Aren't you being a little too reserved? With your looks and figure, wouldn't your sister-in-law be completely captivated by you? It's definitely because you're too conservative. You should show what you should show and use your charms."
Otherwise, how could he win the heart of a beauty?
Upon hearing Gu Xichen's words, Shang Yanxing suddenly seemed to understand something.
"You mean seduction?"
"It's not just about seduction, but also about playing hard to get. The more you pretend not to care, the more she'll want you." Because what you can't have always stirs your heart.
"Playing hard to get?"
Gu Xichen explained, "If you treat her well and protect her in your daily interactions, she will naturally become accustomed to relying on you. Then you can't show that you like her; you have to pretend you don't care. That way, she will take the initiative to approach you. If nothing unexpected happens, she will take the initiative to pursue you."
If you remain calm and patient, things will fall into place naturally.
Shang Yanxing nodded, seemingly agreeing with Gu Xichen's point.
"I think I understand what you meant." (This is a combination of feigned indifference and seduction.)
They spend a lot of time together, so they have many opportunities like this.
Moreover, it's not that he had never used it before, he just hadn't realized it.
"Right? What I said makes a lot of sense. Third Brother can think about it carefully."
"I'll go back and give it a try."
...
After leaving the "Nightfall" bar, Shang Yanxing returned to the Waterside Villa.
Jiang Susu and Shang Liqian are back from shopping.
When Shang Yanxing returned, he brought back a bouquet of sunflowers.
Shang Yan walked up to Jiang Susu and handed her the flowers, saying, "Madam, I brought you a bouquet of sunflowers when I came back from outside."
No one else is in my sight, you are all around me. I love you, deep in my heart.
Sunflower symbolism: Silent love. No one else is in my sight, only you surround me. When you are here, you are the sun, and I gaze upon you without blinking; when you are not here, I lower my head, and see no one else.
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