"Romeo fell for Juliet in just a single glance," Situ Xuan spoke slowly, "I don’t think it was too quick."
He looked at her, his voice suddenly lowering, "Or is it that you already have a suitable candidate for marriage?"
"No." The moment Jian Anning shook her head, she saw Situ Xuan’s expression soften considerably.
As long as Yu Zexiao had not mentioned a marriage proposal to her, even if she still had feelings for Yu Zexiao, he had the ability to pry her away to his side!
"Since there is no one," his voice was low and mellow, his eyes so tender they seemed capable of pulling strands of sugar, "I am actually, a good choice."
Jian Anning truly did not know how to tell him! It was not about accepting or rejecting him; she had never even considered the possibility of her and Situ Xuan being together! His sudden pressure for a decision—it wasn’t possible for her to decide on the spot!
Just at that moment, the clerk finished the verification and came back with the check. Jian Anning had a moment to breathe, and Situ Xuan knew as well that this was not something to be rushed, so the two picked up the items and quietly walked out of the store.
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In the elevator, it was empty except for the two of them. Neither of them spoke, their gazes fixed stiffly on the elevator doors ahead. It hadn’t been so bad before the confession, but now, when they were together, Jian Anning felt the space become a bit too cramped, as though even the air had grown tense.
Situ Xuan sensed her discomfort. Honestly, he had never thought that a woman would try to reject a confession that he made! And Jian Anning was the first.
But he didn’t react like Yu Zexiao would, with an explosive temper and disbelieving emotions. Perhaps it was because Situ Xuan had always thought she and Yu Zexiao were in a "lover" relationship. Even though they were not at the point of talking about marriage, Yu Zexiao’s possessiveness towards her was quite strong.
As they both controlled their gazes, the elevator’s floor numbers rapidly descended, Situ Xuan suddenly laughed self-mockingly, "You know? You are the first woman I wanted to date. But, you are also the first to reject me."
As he said this, Jian Anning didn’t know even more how to respond, she said with a bit of difficulty, "Mr. Situ, this is really... I’m just a little too surprised."
Situ Xuan’s grey-blue eyes met hers. The surprise, hesitation, and a slight retreat in Jian Anning’s eyes caused waves to surge in his.
"I don’t know where I haven’t done well enough. Is that why you are rejecting me?"
"It’s not," Jian Anning immediately shook her head, "You are a very charming man. I think, 99 percent of women would be captivated by your demeanor."
"So, you are the one percent exception, aren’t you?" Situ Xuan looked at her very seriously. His eyes, like the grey-blue sea, would drown you unconsciously when they gazed intently at you.
Jian Anning shook her head: "To tell you the truth, I actually... never thought there was a possibility of us being together."
"Then, if you don’t have a steady partner and there’s no suitable marriage candidate, why not consider me?"