Not only that, but after marriage, there would inevitably be issues with childbirth…
Children were very cute, but she didn't think she was ready to be a mother.
The more she thought about these things, the more anxious and uncomfortable she felt, unwilling to face them.
After more than half an hour of deliberation, she had almost arrived at an answer—
Or perhaps, she had already had a preferred answer in her heart a long time ago.
It was just that this answer was too cruel, which was why she had always been unwilling to face it.
Li Yue was so perfect, and so attentive, yet she only wanted to be in a relationship with him, never considering the future. By such logic, by conventional standards, she was an absolute scumbag.
Many people believed that the outcome of love was marriage, including Li Yue and his parents, but Feng Feng had never considered it that way.
Thinking of this, she took a deep breath, her mind made up.
There was one thing Li Yue's mother had not said correctly; she had a responsibility to let Li Yue disengage in time and not remain infatuated.
Having thought this through, Feng Feng was about to leave. She got into her car and, as she tried to start it, she suddenly discovered it wouldn't turn over.
Feng Feng frowned, tried a few more times, and got the same result. Finally, she resigned herself to it and got out of the car.
Fortunately, although the place was remote and deserted, the signal was good. Feng Feng found the number for a 4S shop, gave them the address, and asked them to come and tow the car.
The waiting process was tedious, and she could only stand by the car and play on her phone.
After another forty minutes, a car suddenly stopped in front of her. Feng Feng, without even looking at the license plate, instinctively thought it was someone from the 4S shop and put down her phone to speak.
But when she looked closely at the person who got out, she froze.
Shen Su opened the car door and got out, stopping in front of Feng Feng. He adjusted his tie and looked around, "Why are you here alone?"
Feng Feng: "The car broke down, I'm waiting for someone from the shop."
Shen Su: "You thought I was from the 4S shop just now?"
Feng Feng: "Mm."
Shen Su: "What's wrong with the car?"
Feng Feng glanced back and said faintly, "It won't start."
Shen Su: "No warning signs?"
Feng Feng: "Mm."
Shen Su asked a few more questions, and Feng Feng answered casually. In just a few minutes, the people from the 4S shop finally arrived.
Once the repairmen came, Feng Feng naturally no longer had time to talk to Shen Su. She went up to register the situation with the repairmen, left her phone number and car insurance proof. After the repairmen inspected the situation, they towed Feng Feng's car away.
Before leaving, the person in charge enthusiastically asked Feng Feng, "Do you need a ride back to the city?"
Before Feng Feng could respond, Shen Su had already answered for her, "No need, your towing is too slow. I'll give her a ride."
If Shen Su hadn't spoken, Feng Feng would have almost forgotten he was still there.
Hearing his voice, Feng Feng turned her head to look at him. Shen Su smiled at her, "I'm heading back to the city too."
Feng Feng pondered for a moment, then finally nodded, "Then I'll trouble you."
The repairmen had to tow a car, so they certainly wouldn't be fast. And it wasn't easy to get a taxi here, so taking Shen Su's car was clearly the optimal solution.
Feng Feng had intended to sit in the back, but when she opened the door, she saw several boxes on the back seat.
Shen Su looked over and smiled, explaining, "I was picking up some wine for Gu Song and hadn't had a chance to unload it yet. You can sit in the front."
Shen Su's attitude was so open that Feng Feng didn't suspect anything and closed the door, sitting in the passenger seat.
After she fastened her seatbelt, Shen Su started the car.
On the road, Shen Su chatted casually with Feng Feng, "Why did you come to this desolate place alone? Aren't you working?"
Feng Feng: "I took leave."
Shen Su: "It's rare to see you take leave. Did something happen?"
These were just idle chats between friends, and Feng Feng didn't take them to heart, replying casually, "Mm, I went to the airport to see my boyfriend off."
Shen Su didn't react much after hearing this, "Business trip?"
Feng Feng: "No, he changed jobs."
Shen Su's expression showed curiosity this time, "Didn't your supervisor want him to stay at the institute?"
Feng Feng: "He got a better offer."
Shen Su: "Is there anywhere better than your institute?"
Feng Feng: "New York. A company he's always wanted to join."
Shen Su nodded, indicating understanding, "Men are ambitious, it's normal."
Feng Feng smiled faintly and didn't reply. Later, Shen Su didn't dwell on this topic, and they chatted casually about mutual friends, the atmosphere becoming quite harmonious.
As they neared the city, Shen Su glanced at the time, 2 PM, and casually asked Feng Feng, "You haven't had lunch either, right? Shall we?"
Feng Feng had barely eaten when she had brunch with Li Yue's mother, and she was indeed a bit hungry now, so she agreed, "That sounds good. You pick the place."
Shen Su chose a restaurant they used to frequent. Having missed the peak dining hours, there weren't many people in the restaurant. The entire first floor had only a few tables occupied. Shen Su and Feng Feng sat in a booth by the window.
After ordering, Shen Su suddenly seemed to remember something and asked Feng Feng, "Are you also planning to change jobs?"
Feng Feng knew why Shen Su was asking this and smiled, shaking her head, "No plans for that."
Shen Su raised an eyebrow, his expression seeming somewhat surprised, "You're not changing? Long-distance relationships are quite unreliable."
Feng Feng looked up, her gaze fixed on him, as if probing something.
Shen Su met her gaze calmly and asked, half-jokingly, "Do you think I'm trying to sow discord between you two?"
Feng Feng: "...No."
Shen Su's directness actually removed her doubts. Besides, Shen Su hadn't really said anything provocative; long-distance relationships were inherently unreliable.
Shen Su: "Actually, with your abilities, developing in New York wouldn't be bad. I remember the cooperative companies there have always wanted to poach you, right?"
In an instant, their conversation shifted back to work. Shen Su seemed to be merely offering advice as a friend who understood her.
Feng Feng: "I have no intention of going there. The circle in Nanjiang is already established."
Shen Su: "That's true. But I didn't expect Li Yue to leave. I thought he would stay at your institute, which would be convenient for your relationship."
Feng Feng: "..."
Hearing Shen Su describe it this way, Li Yue in his mind seemed like someone with a love-addled brain.
But Feng Feng didn't refute his words.
Shen Su suddenly seemed to realize something again, "How did he get the offer?"
Seeing Feng Feng's confused expression, Shen Su added, "I mean, did he apply to other companies before graduation?"
Feng Feng took a sip of ice water, "Isn't it normal to apply for jobs after graduation?"
Shen Su: "Indeed, Li Yue is quite career-oriented."
Feng Feng smiled faintly. Shen Su's words, at first glance, seemed to be praising Li Yue, but Feng Feng understood the underlying meaning.
"I don't intend to interfere with his career. He can go wherever he wants," Feng Feng added.
Shen Su was not surprised that Feng Feng would say that. He smiled, "He should be happy to have a girlfriend like you."