"Oh, I see."
Shen Nian nodded, understanding what Gu Hengzhi meant.
"Miss Shen…"
"Mr. Gu, to be honest, I would have been happy to spend time with Fanfan even if you hadn't asked. It's not just that he likes me—I felt an instant connection with him the moment I saw him. It's a strange feeling, but… I just adore him!"
As Shen Nian spoke, she recalled the first time she met Gu Zifan and couldn't help but smile. This wasn't her usual polite, social smile; it was a genuine, warm smile that came straight from the heart.
Seeing that smile on Shen Nian's face, Gu Hengzhi found himself momentarily dazed.
'That smile… it looks so familiar. Just like…'
Gu Hengzhi closed his eyes, trying to grasp the fleeting thought in his mind. But the notion vanished in an instant, and he was left with nothing.
"Mr. Gu, what's wrong?"
"Nothing." Gu Hengzhi shook his head. When he looked at Shen Nian again, his gaze had become more probing.
"Miss Shen, may I ask you a few personal questions?"
"Hm?"
