Chapter 972
Facing Your Own Inner Self
After hearing Xu Bo'an's words, Bai Susu thought about it carefully and realized that what Xu Bo'an said was true. She did indeed possess all the qualities he mentioned.
Bai Susu is usually busy with work and hasn't had a chance to seriously reflect on herself. Today, after Xu Bo'an said that, Bai Susu felt excited and gained a lot of confidence.
However, she still humbly said to Xu Bo'an, "If I really had so many good qualities, then why haven't I found a suitable boyfriend yet? I think you're just trying to make me happy!"
Xu Bo'an picked up a mouthful of beef noodles and put it in his mouth. As he ate, he gave Bai Susu a thumbs up and said, "This beef noodle soup is absolutely delicious! Your cooking skills are truly superb!"
As for why you haven't found a boyfriend yet, that's not your fault. Perhaps your true prince charming just hasn't appeared yet! With your excellent qualities, you don't need to worry about finding a boyfriend. When the right person comes along, it will naturally happen!
The right person? What kind of person is my ideal type? Over the years, the only time I've ever had a crush on someone was during high school, a relationship that lasted into college. But in the end, didn't he still let me down?
Thinking of this, Bai Susu's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. Xu Bo'an noticed that Bai Susu's expression had suddenly become serious, so he waved his hand in front of her and said, "Hey, what's wrong? I was praising you, why do you look so worried and unhappy!"
After hearing Xu Bo'an's words, Bai Susu finally snapped out of her thoughts. Although so many years had passed since that incident, and she had unexpectedly run into Gu Mingchuan before and they had already talked things out, Bai Susu still felt a lack of confidence in the future, marriage, and men whenever she thought about it. The hurt from that incident had cast an indelible shadow on Bai Susu's heart.
However, after meeting Xu Bo'an, Bai Susu seemed to have a different feeling. She admired Xu Bo'an's superb medical skills, liked the warmth of Xu Bo'an stepping forward to save her when she encountered difficulties, and appreciated Xu Bo'an's business acumen.
In short, Bai Susu felt that Xu Bo'an's appearance brought a refreshing feeling to her life. Although the hurt that Gu Mingchuan had caused her in the past was still there, it was obvious that after the two of them talked things out when they met last time, Bai Susu understood Gu Mingchuan's helplessness at the time and had already forgiven him in her heart.
When Gu Mingchuan wanted Bai Susu back in his life, she refused without hesitation. She had loved Gu Mingchuan deeply, but for so many years she had chosen not to date because she couldn't let go of the past and Gu Mingchuan. So whenever family or friends introduced her to potential partners, she would refuse. Occasionally, when she couldn't refuse, she would simply meet with the man briefly to fulfill the obligation, and that was it. No man had ever been able to touch her long-dormant heart.
When Bai Susu last saw Gu Mingchuan, he had already explained things very clearly. Gu Mingchuan's departure from her without a word was out of necessity. Bai Susu understood Gu Mingchuan's situation at the time. Logically speaking, Bai Susu should have returned to Gu Mingchuan's side. However, after resolving her long-standing inner conflict, Bai Susu did not do so and still insisted on refusing Gu Mingchuan's offer to get back together with her.
At the time, Bai Susu didn't think much of it. She felt that although Gu Mingchuan's silent departure was out of necessity and she understood him, the pain caused over the years couldn't be healed, which was why she didn't agree to continue with him. However, when she heard Xu Bo'an say that he hadn't married yet because he hadn't met the right person, Bai Susu seemed to be suddenly awakened by Xu Bo'an's words. She felt that Xu Bo'an was absolutely right. Perhaps Gu Mingchuan wasn't the right person for her. The reason she still occasionally thought of him might not be because she was so attached to Gu Mingchuan as a person, but because that painful experience was unforgettable.
After resolving this inner conflict, Bai Susu still feels a little sad occasionally when she thinks about her past experiences, but she is much better than before. She has now begun to slowly try to accept the affections of the opposite sex, and she no longer resists being introduced to potential partners as she used to.
Recently, some people have been introducing her to potential partners. One is a knowledgeable person with a doctorate, and the other is a businessman who is doing very well. Bai Susu went to meet them, but for some reason, she didn't like either of them, and didn't even have the desire to talk to them.
After meeting, both men sent messages to Bai Susu, indicating that they were very satisfied with her. However, Bai Susu did not reply to any of them. She did not know why she instinctively rejected them and did not want to have any contact with either of them.
Afterwards, Bai Susu was still reflecting on whether her mind was not quite right because she hadn't been in a relationship for many years. There were only two kinds of people in the world, men and women. If she wasn't interested in men, would women be interested?
However, after careful consideration, Bai Susu felt that she did not have such a strange hobby, but she could not find any other reason.
Seeing that her grandfather was getting old, he had repeatedly told her and Bai Shanshan to get married as soon as possible. He wanted to see his great-grandson soon. Bai Susu also wanted to fulfill her grandfather's wish as soon as possible and have a family to settle down with. However, Bai Susu was unwilling to compromise. She would rather stay single than settle for someone who didn't meet her ideal partner.
However, whenever she was with her grandfather, he would always praise Xu Bo'an in front of her. Not only did she not feel disgusted by this, but she would also occasionally agree with her grandfather's words, and the two of them would praise Xu Bo'an together.
Moreover, after spending time with Xu Bo'an, Bai Susu seemed to feel more and more that her feelings for Xu Bo'an were different from those for others. Whenever the topic of her and Xu Bo'an came up, Bai Susu would blush unconsciously and her heart would beat faster involuntarily. This was something she had never experienced when she was with other people. Even after seeing Gu Mingchuan again last time, Bai Susu clearly felt this.
Could it be that I've unknowingly developed romantic feelings for Xu Bo'an? If that's the case, then it's time for me to confront my own heart. (End of Chapter)