Chapter 149

Shen Tang considerately slowed her pace, but she did not intend to support Zhou Jin.

Although the two got along quite well recently, Shen Tang did not forget how he had treated Lan Sister at first.

What's more, she felt Zhou Jin seemed to like her.

Of course, Zhou Jin had never said anything about it. This was just Shen Tang's feeling, probably her misconception.

There was a saying, one of the three biggest misconceptions in the world is suspecting that someone likes you.

It was not that Shen Tang was too narcissistic, but Zhou Jin texted her every day, seeming eager to share.

To be blunt, if it wasn't for Elder Sister Liang's face (and money), she would not even want to keep him on her contact list, let alone interact with him.

Zhou Jin wanted to sit in the passenger seat, but Shen Tang pressed her hand on the door, "Sit in the back, please."

Zhou Jin jokingly said, "What, is the passenger seat reserved for someone that I can't sit there?"

"Yes."

Zhou Jin almost couldn't maintain the smile on his face, not expecting that Shen Tang would really say that.

"No way. It's just a passenger seat. Is he that petty?" If it were me, I would never make it difficult for you like this."

His words sounded cheesy.

Shen Tang gave a light cough and said, "It's not difficult. Just sit in the back."

Of course, she was just making up an excuse. Gu Huaian was not that kind of person.

Shen Tang thought again uncertainly, Gu Huaian shouldn't be that kind of person, right...

Zhou Jin pursed his lips unhappily and sat in the back.

On the way, he took the initiative to chat from time to time. However, Shen Tang only responded briefly. Anyone with eyes could see what was going on.

After a moment of silence, Zhou Jin asked, "Shen Tang, do you dislike me?"

Shen Tang looked at him through the rearview mirror, "Huh? Why do you ask that?"

"I feel like you don't really want to talk to me."

"I don't dislike you, but I don't like you either."

"Why?" Zhou Jin felt hurt.

He thought that after such a long time, they were at least friends.

Shen Tang smiled, "Do you still remember when we first met?"

Zhou Jin explained in a panic, "Is it because of that time? I admit I spoke recklessly in anger at that time, which may have made you feel I'm not a good person. But that was because—"

Shen Tang interrupted him, "Zhou Jin, I don't think you understand what I mean. Lan Sister is my friend, so I felt it was very inappropriate how you treated her."

"I can apologize to her!" Shen Tang's expression was indifferent, "Then you need to tell her that, not me."

Although not the smartest, Zhou Jin understood something from Shen Tang's attitude.

For the first time, he somewhat regretted that he had been too unscrupulous in the past, relying on his powerful family background.

The car fell silent as neither of them spoke again. The atmosphere turned somewhat cold.

After a while, Zhou Jin asked in a low voice, "...Do I still have a chance?"

The words had two meanings, and both understood.

"I'm sorry..."

Zhou Jin's face turned pale in an instant. He trembled as he squeezed out a few words from his throat, "I see, I disturbed you."

Seeing him leave unsteadily, Shen Tang couldn't help but reflect whether she had been too heartless.

However, she had always firmly rejected those who might like her, not leaving any chance.

Soon, they arrived at the hospital and the car stopped.

After getting out of the car, Zhou Jin barely curved his lips and asked, "If we hadn't had that unpleasant first meeting, would I have had a chance?"

Shen Tang could see Zhou Jin was about to cry.

Perhaps she should tell a kind lie to comfort him now, but Shen Tang didn't want to lie.

"I'm sorry..."

Zhou Jin's face turned white in an instant. He trembled as he squeezed out a few words from his throat, "I see, I disturbed you."

Seeing him leave unsteadily, Shen Tang couldn't help but reflect whether she had been too heartless.

However, she had always firmly rejected those who might like her, not leaving any chance.

Soon, they arrived at the hospital and the car stopped.

After getting out of the car, Zhou Jin barely curved his lips and asked, "If we hadn't had that unpleasant first meeting, would I have had a chance?"

Shen Tang could see Zhou Jin was about to cry.

Perhaps she should tell a kind lie to comfort him now, but Shen Tang didn't want to lie.

"I'm sorry..."

Zhou Jin's face immediately turned pale. He trembled as he squeezed out, "Alright, I bothered you."

Watching him leave shaking, Shen Tang couldn't help but reflect if she had been too merciless.

But she had always strictly rejected those who might like her, leaving them no chance.

Not until Zhou Jin entered the hospital did Shen Tang drive away.

On the way back, she felt a little heavy-hearted.

She didn't cheer up until seeing Tao Sister.

"Tao Sister!"

Tao Sister had been cracking melon seeds and watching TV shows. Hearing the voice, she spilled seeds all over the floor.

She rushed over to Shen Tang, held her hands and looked her up and down before speaking, "Oh my! Madam, you're finally back. You look...hmm, seem to have gained some weight..."

Shen Tang smiled awkwardly.

She secretly pinched the flesh on her waist. It did seem she had gained some weight.

Staying at Shen Family these days, her aunt and uncle tried new ways to make delicious food for her every day. As a result, she had unintentionally put on some weight.

"Ahem, Tao Sister, I missed you so much!"

"Yeah, you missed me so much that you only ate three meals a day."

Shen Tang grinned.

Tao Sister was the person she had known the longest since arriving in this world. She had a special feeling for her.

Shen Tang looked left and right, asking, "Where is He Uncle? How come he's not home?"

"He went out for square dancing."

"Square...dancing?" No matter how Shen Tang thought about it, square dancing and He Uncle did not go together at all.

"You also feel it's odd, right? Something fishy is going on!"

After gossiping for a while, they heard the sound of a car from the yard.

Shen Tang went out to see, and it was indeed Gu Huaian.

"Why did you get off work so early today?"

"I delegated part of my work so I can spend more time with you in the future."

"You should have done this long ago. You are not made of iron. How can you work overtime every day?"

Shen Tang didn't even want to mention that he handled work every day even when hospitalized. She really didn't know how he could be so busy.

Gu Huaian took out a small box from his pocket, "This is for you, see if you like it."

When Shen Tang opened it, it was a necklace with pink diamonds that shone brightly.

Shen Tang fell in love with it instantly. "What made you suddenly think of giving me this?"

"Seeing it, I felt it suited you very much so I bought it."

"Let me help you put it on."

Shen Tang turned around and lowered her head slightly, revealing her fair neck.

Gu Huaian took a quick glance then withdrew his gaze, concentrating on putting on the necklace.

Feeling the cool sensation on her neck, Shen Tang took out her phone to take a photo. The necklace looked so beautiful.

"Thank you, Gu Huaian. I love it."

"As long as you like it."

Shen Tang's eyes glistened. "Close your eyes. I also have a gift for you."

Gu Huaian obediently closed his eyes and the surroundings instantly quieted down. Even Shen Tang's voice disappeared.

He suddenly felt a little panicked.

Just as he was about to speak, a faint, sweet scent approached and something soft touched his lips.

Gu Huaian was stunned.