Chapter 584: Chapter 323 Gaining Insight
"Hong Xiaodan, let’s not involve others in our business. You’re just making everyone uncomfortable like this. Alright, go now, stop yelling here."
When Chen Feng said this, Hong Xiaodan’s face immediately looked upset, but she really didn’t dare to continue causing a scene, because she could tell Chen Feng was genuinely angry.
Even though she hated Chen Feng, she still harbored fantasies. She knew in her heart that getting Chen Feng was difficult, but the harder it was, the more unattainable he became, the more unwilling she felt, and the more she wanted to obtain him.
Therefore, she really didn’t dare to completely sever ties with Chen Feng. But walking away in defeat, watching this woman in front of Chen Feng flaunt with arrogance, naturally made her feel unwilling, especially since her pride was on the line.
Luckily, at this time, her friend, Han Shipei, who came to dine with her, came over and pulled her arm, persuading her, "Little Dan, so many people are watching. Let’s go back and sit down."
Han Shipei’s persuasion provided a means for Hong Xiaodan to save face. Though she felt unwilling, she knew continuing the disturbance would look even worse on herself, and she was especially afraid of Chen Feng’s attitude toward her worsening, making any future hopes even more dim.
Thus, she followed her friend’s lead and was gently pulled away.
While Hong Xiaodan left, the joyful and lively atmosphere from before was completely ruined by her, impossible to restore at the moment.
Jin Xinyan was, of course, very displeased with Hong Xiaodan, the disruptor, but since the incident had happened, she could only tolerate it. "Come on, let’s continue eating." Chen Feng quickly took the initiative to ease the atmosphere and change the topic, "The food here tastes quite good, especially the freshness of the ingredients, which makes it feel nice to eat."
Jin Xinyan certainly wouldn’t make herself uncomfortable, so she immediately nodded in agreement, "Yes, the ingredients here are very fresh, many people have reviewed it online. This broccoli is so fresh, you can tell as soon as you eat it."
The two acted as if nothing had happened, chatting casually while continuing to eat. On the surface, the atmosphere seemed to gradually recover.
As for Hong Xiaodan, she of course didn’t pretend anything; she didn’t need to pretend—her face clouded over, making it obvious her mood was very bad.
Seeing this, Han Shipei felt a bit helpless. Originally, she noticed Hong Xiaodan had been in low spirits lately, so with good intentions, she brought her to this popular restaurant to unwind, only to run into this situation.
Han Shipei didn’t know about the matters between Hong Xiaodan and Chen Feng, but based on what just happened, she could roughly guess that Chen Feng must be the heartbreaker, causing Hong Xiaodan’s recent dissatisfaction.
Even though she mostly felt this way, she couldn’t help her curiosity and gossipy nature: "Little Dan, what’s going on?"
"Didn’t you see it all?" Hong Xiaodan responded irritably.
"Is that guy the heartbreaker?" Han Shipei probed.
Hong Xiaodan frowned slightly but still defended Chen Feng a little: "It’s not that. He and I haven’t started, so he can’t be considered heartless towards me."
Han Shipei was astonished and asked, "Then what’s the situation between you two? Why were you so angry just now, even confronting him?"
Hong Xiaodan didn’t really want to answer the question upon hearing it; she also wanted a cigarette, but just as her hand reached her bag, she realized this was a restaurant, a public place, and gave up.
"Since you’re so eager to know, I might as well tell you."
Hong Xiaodan, being bold and fearless, straightforwardly said, "I pursued him before, but he just rejected me, didn’t even give me a chance to be hurt, isn’t that frustrating? He’d rather have a mistress than be with me, and now he’s flirting with this woman and showing off in front of me—of course, I’m angry."
Han Shipei was so shocked she covered her open mouth with her hand; she truly was astonished.
She’d known Hong Xiaodan for a few years, they were roommates in college for three years, and she was quite familiar with Hong Xiaodan’s past.
Dozens of guys had wanted to pursue Hong Xiaodan, including handsome academic achievers, wealthy second-generations, and some elite men outside of campus, but all were rejected by Hong Xiaodan without exception.
So much so that many people doubted her sexual orientation at the time. After all, some of those guys really were outstanding, ideal types often sought after by many girls.
Yet Hong Xiaodan ignored them all, didn’t give them a chance to pursue her at all.
And now, for Hong Xiaodan to say she pursued someone, of course, Han Shipei was very surprised.
"You’re not joking, right? You pursued him? I see he’s several years older than us, right? Although he’s somewhat handsome, I honestly don’t see what’s worth pursuing for you."
Han Shipei still found it hard to believe. She knew Hong Xiaodan well—she was definitely a true "beauty of wealth" with billions of assets waiting for her to inherit.
For such a genuine beauty of wealth to pursue Chen Feng, an "uncle" figure, even if she said it herself, it was still hard to believe.
Hong Xiaodan said somewhat sulkily, "Believe me or not, it doesn’t matter. I’ve explained to you."
Although Han Shipei’s heart was still skeptical, seeing Hong Xiaodan’s expression, based on her understanding of her over the years, it was likely not a lie.
Han Shipei couldn’t help but glance over at Chen Feng, scrutinizing him, he seemed a bit handsome but that was all. Could it be he had some hidden identity or qualities unknown to her?
Retracting her gaze, Han Shipei curiously asked again, "Little Dan, tell me, what’s good about this guy? Enlighten me."
Hong Xiaodan gave her a side glance and said slowly, "My standards and perception of men are different from yours. You look at first at money, then looks, and only third at character. As for me, I first look at feeling; if the feeling is right, I don’t care if he’s handsome or ugly, not even about his character, as long as he’s good to me."
Han Shipei really wanted to deny her perception of men, but on second thought, it seemed that her view actually summarized it quite accurately.
"You mean you felt strongly about him and then pursued him?" Han Shipei felt incredulous.
Hong Xiaodan nodded, "Yes, I trust my feelings a lot. When I first met him, I thought he was alright. But after the second meeting, I suddenly had a crush on him. This feeling came quickly and has lasted, even now not dissipating, so I’ve been following this feeling."
"What kind of odd partner preference is that?" Han Shipei couldn’t help but taunt.
"We women are emotional creatures, or you could say creatures of feeling. So, feelings are the most important to us women; only when the feeling is right, everything else is right, or we’ll never be happy in this lifetime."
Han Shipei was quite speechless. For her, a man she might take interest in would first need to have money, second, be handsome. Of course, if not handsome, as long as there’s enough money and not hideously ugly, then it would be acceptable.