NOVPUBChapter 197: 197, Distance, unwilling to get involved
Chapter 197: 197, Distance, unwilling to get involved
After Yihan’s birthday, this was the first time they saw each other again and the only time since. Nonetheless, she bumped into Shi Mu several times in between.
Occasionally, Shi Mu would have lunch in the employee cafeteria, sometimes even sitting at the same table as Song Qinghuan.
However, they didn’t chat much. He simply enquired whether she was comfortable with her work, then they would discuss some topics of mutual interest.
Gradually, rumors started circulating in the company, that Song Qinghuan’s support was not Shi Annuo but Shi Mu. Of course, there were also rumors that Shi Annuo had dumped Song Qinghuan, and that Song Qinghuan had cozied up to Shi Mu.
That afternoon, Shi Mu came to the cafeteria for lunch and again chose to sit opposite Song Qinghuan.
Clearly annoyed, Song Qinghuan looked at him and suggested, “Mr. Shi, there are so many other seats, why do you insist on sitting opposite me? I think it would be better if you didn’t.”
Shi Mu looked around the room and, not understanding, asked her, “Why can’t I sit opposite you? Among everyone in this canteen, I only know you. It’s nice to have someone to chat with while eating, otherwise, eating alone can be very lonely, right?”
Song Qinghuan awkwardly responded, “But there are rumors going around the company about you and me, which isn’t very good.”
“Really? Rumors about you and me,” Shi Mu said, surprised, then added with a graceful smile, “Don’t worry, your husband won’t misunderstand.”
Who cares whether he misunderstands or not, thought Song Qinghuan with embarrassment.
She said seriously, “It’s not for my sake, I’m worried it’ll reflect badly on you.”
Shi Mu gave a faint smile. Decidedly nonchalant, he said, “Let the clean be clean. I don’t mind these things, they don’t affect me.”
There was nothing more Song Qinghuan could say since he had already spoken.
Shi Mu took a bite of his food, then looked at Song Qinghuan, “You are quite scared of our alleged affair.”
It was a statement, not a question.
Song Qinghuan pursed her lips and gave a helpless grin, “Rumors of affairs are not anything good. Anyone would be afraid.”
Shi Mu chuckled, “Don’t worry, all these are not real affairs. Haven’t there also been rumors about me and your husband before? With time people came to know it was not true. Moreover, once they lose interest, they will stop talking.”
Song Qinghuan laughed, and didn’t say anything more.
In truth she wanted to ask Shi Mu what he thought about the rumor, just out of curiosity.
However, about Yihan, she decided not to. The real reason she didn’t want Shi Mu to sit with her had nothing to do with not wanting to be involved with anyone else sharing the Shi surname.
Because any involvement with them would certainly be tied to Yihan.
While leaving work, Song Qinghuan and Bai Rubing stepped outside the company’s main entrance, only to see a sharply-dressed man standing there holding a large bouquet of flowers.
Song Qinghuan was taken aback, “Zhan Cheng, why are you here?”
“Naturally, I’m here to pick you up after work and then go to dinner,” Zhan Cheng chuckled, then handed the bouquet to Song Qinghuan.
She had to accept it and thanked him.
Being given flowers by such a handsome man would certainly make her the envy of many and draw plenty of admiring looks.
Bai Rubing standing next to her was no exception, she had a look of envy on her face, whispering into Song Qinghuan’s ear, “Is he your husband?”
Song Qinghuan quickly shook her head, “No, he’s a schoolmate of mine!”
Bai Rubing gave an ambiguous giggle, then said nothing more.
After waving goodbye to Song Qinghuan, Bai Rubing’s disdain was clear to see. She thought to herself, Song Qinghuan sure led a chaotic private life.
