Shen Xiaonian no longer bore the trace of the dejection she had shown while drunk that night. Since some things were destined to remain unexplained, she decided it was better to turn the page. As she thought this, a stubborn spark reignited in her eyes. She had once captivated Gu Yan, and she refused to believe she couldn’t make him fall for her all over again.
It wasn't that she hadn’t considered giving up. But, having been left with nothing after her parents passed away, she desperately needed a foothold to keep on living. Winning back her former lover had become her sole obsession. At the very least, he was still alive. Unlike her parents, who had left her without even a chance at redemption.
With slender fingers, she tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear and offered a perfectly measured smile. "It’s only logistics work. Given my qualifications, it’s more than enough."
Chapter 173