Chapter 62: Chapter 062 An Encounter with Shen Jianguo
“Let Qin Cuifen jump! She also dances very well.”
“Oh!” Zhang Hongmei saw that she was reluctant to say more and did not ask further.
The two went to the cafeteria, which was already crowded. In the cafeteria capable of accommodating five hundred people, voices could be heard everywhere.
Sheng Ning listened carefully; it seemed everyone was discussing the training camp happening in three days.
They were departing in three days.
Thinking of the scenes from her past life, Sheng Ning momentarily lost her focus, her heart seemingly soaked in tears, both bitter and astringent.
She hoped she would not see Shen Jianguo again in this lifetime.
Zhang Hongmei pulled Sheng Ning to line up for food, with many around them sneaking glances at her. Their looks were curious, shy, mocking, and disdainful.
Sheng Ning focused her gaze ahead, pretending not to care about her surroundings.
When it was her turn, the chubby cook served her a full lunchbox. “You’re the one who wrote the self-criticism, right?”
“Um!” Sheng Ning lowered her head embarrassingly. Being punished to write a self-criticism and having it posted on the bulletin board made her feel extremely humiliated.
If her father back home knew, he would definitely scold her.
“You wrote it very well.” The cook looked admiring, “I like those who are literate; you managed to write the self-criticism so splendidly.”
“This… this doesn’t sound like a matter worth praising, right?” Sheng Ning’s mouth twitched, unaccustomed to being praised for something clearly embarrassing.
Laughter suddenly spread around them; it was mealtime, and many from other departments were also there. Many did not know her, but their gazes towards Sheng Ning were filled with goodwill.
She sincerely smiled, her beauty radiant like a morning rose dewed with droplets, innocence tinged with sensuality.
It had to be said, after her rebirth, Sheng Ning, having shed her previous superficiality, selfishness, and narrow-mindedness, became confident and radiant. Like a phoenix reborn from ashes, a butterfly breaking free from its cocoon. No matter how much you disliked or disapproved of her, you couldn’t help but look pale in comparison to her beauty.
“Glug…” A sound of swallowing came from the crowd, followed by a roar of laughter.
Sheng Ning, embarrassed and blushing, quickly moved through the crowd with her lunchbox and accidentally bumped into a tall figure.
“Be careful.” A deep, mellow voice sounded above her.
Sheng Ning’s body stiffened suddenly, her hands trembling so much she could barely hold her lunchbox.
“Let me help you.” Shen Jianguo took the lunchbox from her, steadied her, and made sure she wouldn’t fall before letting go of her.
Cafeteria three was the General Union’s most ordinary cafeteria, usually frequented by ordinary people. With Shen Jianguo’s appearance, it instantly became the center of attention.
He could be considered the most eligible bachelor of the entire union. His own standing in the Research Institute, his father being closely connected with the union as the President of the Rescue Association, and his frequent visits made him well-known.
Many knew him and quite a few people came forward to greet him. Shen Jianguo reciprocated with a smile and a warm attitude.
Standing in the center of attention, Sheng Ning felt uncomfortable all over, wanting to leave but was pulled back by Shen Jianguo.
“It’s just right to have a meal together.” Shen Jianguo said with a smile.
“No… It might not be a good idea?” Sheng Ning kept her head down, not wanting to look at him, or perhaps she was too afraid to.
In their past life, they were meant to be but never truly were. In this life, she no longer harbored any sentiments.