The director immediately fixed his gaze on Xu Weiran upon hearing this, smiled and said, "That’s great. Weiran is our research institute’s pride, and an important researcher here. The project I just mentioned to you, completed before the new year, was led by him. You young people can exchange ideas more often in the future. I have something to attend to, so I’ll leave you to chat."
After the director left, Shen Ying’an smiled at Xu Weiran and said, "Long time no see!"
Then she looked at Sheng Ning’an beside him and said, "Is this your girlfriend? She’s very pretty!"
"Thank you, you’re also very pretty!" Sheng Ning’an snapped out of her surprise at seeing the protagonist and hurriedly replied.
"Hello, I’m Shen Ying’an." Shen Ying’an extended her hand toward her.
Sheng Ning’an held her hand and said, "Hello, Sheng Ning’an."
Shen Ying’an laughed upon hearing this and said, "My surname is Shen and yours is Sheng, and we both have ’An’ in our names. It’s quite a coincidence."
Not only are their names similar, but even their taste in men is the same. Isn’t that quite a fate?
Sheng Ning’an gave Xu Weiran a half-smile glance.
When Xu Weiran met his girlfriend’s gaze, he inexplicably felt a chill down his spine and suffered in silence.
He and Shen Ying’an aren’t really familiar, so he has no idea who started spreading rumors about their relationship.
Previously, Sheng Ning’an didn’t care if they were familiar or not, but since the two have to work together in the future, Sheng Ning’an is indeed slightly concerned.
But she has never been one to fret unnecessarily, especially since worrying about something that hasn’t happened isn’t part of her character.
After parting with Shen Ying’an, Sheng Ning’an didn’t really react. She remained the same as before, unlike Xu Weiran, who couldn’t help but worry about her overthinking.
It must be admitted that Shi Yue’s previous words did leave an impression on Sheng Ning’an’s mind, but not enough to trouble her.
Dating is meant to be enjoyable, not to create misery for oneself.
Admittedly, the other is indeed a very charming girl.
But Sheng Ning’an isn’t lacking either.
Moreover, she doesn’t feel that Xu Weiran sees her as a stand-in. The other person has just gone abroad, not passed away. If he wants to rekindle feelings, he can just do so. Why need a stand-in?
She thinks Shi Yue has simply heard too many stories, leading to an overactive imagination.
Xu Weiran watched her, wanting to speak but hesitating.
"What do you want to say?" Sheng Ning’an saw his hesitation and simply asked directly.
Xu Weiran sighed and said, "There’s really nothing between me and her, don’t overthink it!"
"I’m not overthinking!" Sheng Ning’an put down her knife and fork, looked at him seriously, and said, "Even if there was something between you, it’s in the past. I trust you!"
She knew Shi Yue’s words were just meant to unsettle their relationship. If she really believed it, she’d be playing right into her hands.
Certain things are bound to happen eventually, so rather than worrying needlessly, it’s better to be oneself and manage the present.
They’re just in a relationship; they both still have the chance to choose again. If it really comes to that, she’ll let go and wish him well.
Thinking of this, she looked up again at Xu Weiran and said, "If one day, you no longer like me, just tell me right away."
"What are you imagining? How could I not like you?" Xu Weiran said, smiling but feeling helpless.
Sheng Ning’an: "I’m saying if. Feelings can change, you know! If one day you don’t like me anymore, it’s actually quite normal. Of course, if I no longer like you, I’ll also tell you immediately."
Should he thank her for that?