Shen Nian bit her lower lip gently, her eyes glistening with a hint of sadness, "I... I just missed you, Jingchuan. I know you've been busy lately, but I couldn't help but come to see you."
Pei Jingchuan had to strike a balance in order to keep Shen Nian from doubting his real intentions. He had to be neither too cold nor too amiable.
The look in Pei Jingchuan's eyes softened a little, but he kept a certain distance.
"Shen Nian, I've been really busy of late. There are many important matters that need to be dealt with in the company, so I might not have too much time to chat." Pei Jingchuan's voice was calm, trying to convey a touch of apology.
When Shen Nian heard Pei Jingchuan's words, a wave of inexplicable joy surged through her.
Despite the polite and distanced tone in Pei Jingchuan's words, she chose to hear what she wanted to hear - that Pei Jingchuan had not directly rejected her concern and visit.
Shen Nian happily walked into the office, her steps light
