However, Chen Shuman had no heart for food at this moment. The image of Shen Guangji and Luo Xinyun walking side-by-side as they exited the hotel kept flashing through her mind. Jealousy and a sense of injustice churned violently within her. Yet, she dared not mention this to Chen Wei, as he had already been subtly prodding her to give up on Shen Guangji. If she told him now, it would only give him further justification. Chen Shuman bit her lip, barely managed to compose herself, and walked to the dining table. She pulled out a chair and sat down, staring blankly at the meal in front of her with no appetite at all.
Chen Wei put away his newspaper and began to eat. Chen Shuman picked up her chopsticks and nibbled at a few grains of rice. Suddenly, a thought struck her. Her eyes lit up with anticipation; she hurriedly set down her chopsticks, leaned forward slightly, and asked urgently, "By the way, Dad, didn't you promise me quite a while ago that you would discuss the wedding arrangements with the Shen Family? How are things going? What was Mr. Shen's response?"
At this, Chen Wei’s movements paused. He slowly lifted his head, his gaze settling on his daughter’s eager face. Remembering the cold, decisive way Shen Guangji had refused him, a fire of rage ignited within him. On one hand, he felt pained for his daughter, seeing her so persistent in her feelings only to be heartlessly rejected. On the other hand, there was a deeper, stronger anger toward the Shen Family for their…
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