Chapter 293 Can Love Be Given Away?
"Nothing's wrong?" Jian Yan said nonchalantly. "Is something amiss?"
Chen Ci frowned: "Isn't he pursuing you?"
How could you not even greet someone when you meet? Even if you're worried about Jianyan misunderstanding, you should at least explain things clearly!
Not only did he not explain, but he also put his hand on another woman's shoulder.
Doesn't he know that this could easily cause misunderstandings?
Or did he misunderstand his relationship with Jianyan? So what he said just now was a sign of jealousy?
But based on his understanding of Chen Chu, that was clearly not the case!
So there are still problems.
He could only fix his probing gaze on Jian Yan's face, where she held a cup of tea in her hand, lowered her eyes, and smiled: "No, it's not like that."
Chen Ci was taken aback, becoming even more puzzled: "That's impossible! He did so many things before, you couldn't possibly not see his feelings for you, could you?"
She spun the cup twice in her palm, then looked up at Chen Ci with a smile on her lips and answered calmly.
"He might have had feelings for me before, but after we had hot pot last time, he said we weren't a good match and he wasn't planning to pursue me anymore..."
Jian Yan's eyes fell on Chen Ci's handsome face, and she read a hint of doubt in his eyes. She paused for a moment and added, "He also said that you like me."
A flash of surprise crossed Chen Ci's eyes: "Why would he say that?"
Jian Yan looked at him with unwavering eyes and finally asked, word by word, "So, you've never liked me, have you?"
Chen Ci's gaze paused, and he leaned back slightly. His action spoke volumes. Jian Yan smiled, her eyes filled with relief: "I know your answer... Actually, I've always known."
"So my brother..."
Chen Ci suddenly remembered what happened that day when they ate hot pot. While he was washing vegetables, Chen Chu insisted on asking him who he liked and whether he liked men. He was so frustrated by the questions that he casually asked back.
"Is it not allowed?"
Although he was just saying it casually, there was no doubt that Chen Chu took it seriously and thought he really liked men!
That's why he told Jian Yan he didn't like her, hoping Jian Yan would change his orientation.
Chen Ci was almost moved by his older brother's intelligence, emotional intelligence, and relationship skills.
He frowned and explained what had happened that day, concluding, "He took me seriously, thinking I really liked men... What an idiot!"
Jian Yan nodded slightly.
I see.
That's why he suddenly changed.
"I'll go see him later and explain this to him, you and him..."
“No need.” Jian Yan interrupted him, her gaze firm, her tone calm, and she said, word by word, “I am not a commodity or an object, not a tool for you two brothers to pass around…”
Seeing the suppressed displeasure in her eyes, Chen Ci felt a pang of sadness: "It's not like that..."
“It’s okay.” Jian Yan smiled, “I understand. Maybe we both need time… I hope you can save me some face and let time make the best choice.”
Chen Ci sighed helplessly: "Okay."
When it comes to feelings, there's really no way to explain them clearly, and it's definitely not something that someone outside the parties involved can help with.
This is a good opportunity for his brother to reflect on his actions!
Can love be sacrificed?
...
After dinner, Chen Ci drove Jian Yan to the hotel that Xiao Miao had booked. Xiao Miao was waiting downstairs. Chen Ci greeted her and left with peace of mind.
As Xiao Miao led Jian Yan upstairs, she kept gossiping: "What did you two eat today? Was it good? Are you dating? How far have things progressed?"
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