First spoiled, then love

Chapter 619 Ni Shengnan's Side Story: Loneliness and Regret are the Norms of Life

Ding dong.

The bell hanging on the door of the dessert shop rang.

“Welcome~”

Ni Shengnan, who was scrolling through her phone because she had nothing to do, suddenly looked up and gave him her signature service smile.

But her face fell when she saw who it was.

"Why are you here again?"

Her tone carried a hint of helplessness.

The man was about the same age as her, in his early forties, and tall. Because of his long-term fitness routine, his physique was still in good shape. Wearing a white shirt made his muscle lines look even more clearly visible.

He's quite a charming mature man.

"You don't welcome me?" Qian Zhengjun smiled, sat down in front of her as if they were old friends, and said, "Can't I come to buy something?"

"Okay." Ni Shengnan put her phone in her pocket, forced a smile, and then a few wrinkles appeared at the corners of her eyes. "What would you like to order?"

"Can I have your love?"

"Are you ever going to shut up?" Ni Shengnan was immediately annoyed, and spread her hands helplessly. "Qian Zhengjun, it's been seventeen years. We've known each other for seventeen years. I've rejected you at least a hundred or two hundred times, haven't I? I've told you that I only consider you a friend. Why don't you understand?"

"You're not young anymore. Among your age, let alone guaranteeing a second child, some have even been married two or three times. You should hurry up and find someone; they're not bad either."

Qian Zhengjun is a business partner that Ni Shengnan met after she left Tang Xiaoru's studio to start her own business.

The two share many hobbies: they both enjoy traveling, watching art films, eating desserts, and reading martial arts novels.

So Qian Zhengjun began to pursue her.

Over the years, his love for Ni Shengnan has been overwhelming.

Chen Qingrong and others tried to persuade her, her parents tried to persuade her, and Sun Cheng's parents also tried to persuade her, but she remained unmoved.

Do you really think she has absolutely no feelings for Qian Zhengjun?

That's not it either.

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect?
Seventeen years have passed.

If someone treats you well for seventeen years, even a heart made of stone would melt. But Ni Shengnan just couldn't get over that hurdle in her heart.

Most importantly, she feels she doesn't need a lover to accompany her. After all, she's in her forties and has been used to being single for so many years. If you suddenly ask her to live with another man, she'll definitely feel awkward.

After hearing her words, Qian Zhengjun forced a wry smile. "I knew you would say that, so I was just joking. Pack me some cream puffs that I like and some egg tarts from here, and I'll eat them on my way to the airport."

Ni Shengnan said "Oh," and while packing, casually asked, "Are you going on a business trip?"

"It's about settling abroad."

"Settle down?" Ni Shengnan's hand trembled.

Qian Zhengjun nodded. "The head office in the Netherlands has been urging me many times. I really can't find a reason to refuse this time. I plan to settle there and never come back."

Ni Shengnan was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt as if a knife had stabbed her heart, causing an indescribable pain.

Then she forced a smile and said, "It's fine. The Netherlands is a nice place. Although there's not much good food, it suits you quite well."

"I think so too, right? Is that all?"

"All right."

Ni Shengnan handed him the takeout box.

Upon seeing Qian Zhengjun take out his phone to scan the QR code, Ni Shengnan quickly removed the QR code from his phone.

"Consider it a gift from me. After all, we've known each other for so many years, and you're going abroad, so I can't leave without giving you a present."

"Then thank you." Qian Zhengjun smiled as he picked up the takeout box. Before turning around, he paused and gave her a deep look. "If you try to persuade me to stay now, I can cancel my ticket immediately."

Ni Shengnan understood his unspoken meaning, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.

"Let's forget about it, there'll be a handling fee for canceling the ticket." She told a joke that wasn't funny at all.

Qian Zhengjun's eyes dimmed instantly. "That makes sense. I'll be going then."

"Well, have a nice trip."

Qian Zhengjun left.

Ni Shengnan was left standing blankly inside the counter, her gaze lingering on the inside.

(End of this chapter)