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Mina cannot agree with my approach. Looking at me, she asked, "Do you know what kind of situation Su Qian will face if you continue down this path?"
I lowered my head and remained silent. In fact, when I first learned that Xiao Minxing was ill and thought about getting a divorce, I had already considered using Su Qian. It would be hypocritical to say that I hadn't thought about involving him.
These things can be said to others, but I felt it unnecessary to share with Mina, so when faced with her accusations, I could only listen.
She finished the water in her cup and sighed before saying, "What am I supposed to say to you?"
I deliberately looked at her pitifully and said, "Then don't say anything. Just give me some advice on how to talk to Xiao Minxing."
Mina rolled her eyes dramatically and replied, "Can we really make decisions about this? Is President Xiao that easy to fool? When the time comes, it's not like we can say whatever we want; I can guarantee that once you meet him, even the direction of the conversation will be in his hands. I'm worried that you’re saying all this confidently now, but when you see him, you won't even dare to mention the word 'divorce.'"
A bitter melon seemed to fill my heart as I looked at Mina and asked, "So what do we do now?"
She walked around the room twice before stopping in front of me and said, "Since you've already involved Su Qian, why don't we ask him for help?"
I was thinking along the same lines. Xiao Minxing is a very strong-willed person; although Su Qian might not necessarily have a way to deal with him, he would certainly be stronger than just Mina and me.
Moreover, he is already at the center of the situation. It’s impossible for me to completely extricate myself from it; he has to prove his innocence while still being able to protect me.
I know this thought is selfish, morally binding, and shameless, but I have no way out now.
After discussing with Mina, she arranged for Su Qian to come over and also brought along her boss Zhuo Feng. In her words, Zhuo Feng is not an outsider and has a good relationship with Su Qian, making it easier for them to talk.
I deliberately asked her, "Isn't Zhuo Feng your boss? How is he not an outsider?"
Mina casually replied, "Isn't he close with Su Qian? Don't you want him to speak on your behalf?"
"But why would he help me? I'm not familiar with him at all."
Mina hung the last piece of clothing on the drying rack, turned around, and looked a bit strange. After a moment of silence, she said, "Didn't you go to Yunnan to save me before?"
"No, big sister, what does my saving you have to do with him?"
Mina always thought I was a bit slow when it came to feelings, but honestly, I didn't think she was much better. Everyone knew Zhuo Feng's feelings for her; she just pretended not to understand. For so many years, the two of them were clearly as close as family, yet she deceived herself into thinking he was just her boss.
I had wanted to help Mina more than once, but every time I opened my mouth, she interrupted me, saying, "We've known each other for so many years; if there were feelings, they would have appeared long ago. There's no need to wait until now."
But when it came down to it, she knew better than anyone else that this man was the only one who wholeheartedly stood by her side. Even though I was just a friend, Zhuo Feng was willing to help me for her sake.
Just like when I went to Yunnan to find her; Xiao Minxing had followed me there for my sake.
Thinking about this startled me.
Was Xiao Minxing really there for me? At that time, he clearly hated me and was constantly thinking of ways to torment me. How could he possibly go save my best friend for my sake?
I must be overthinking it.
Mina had already returned to the living room and glanced at me still on the balcony. She said, "It's fine; just go to bed early. Even though you seem to think a lot every day, it's all useless. Tomorrow I'll invite those two high-IQ guys over to brainstorm. I don't believe that so many people can't compare to just one Xiao Minxing. As long as you make up your mind and don't regret it in the future, that's all that matters."
I didn't know if I would regret it in the future. In fact, ever since the day I met Xiao Minxing, many things were no longer in my control. Sometimes I felt like a leaf in the sea, completely lacking the ability to survive on my own, relying entirely on others' pushes to choose whether to move forward or stay still.
As for Mina's previous evaluation of me—talking about being resolute and burning bridges and persisting for love—now that I thought about it, did those words really have anything to do with me?
The next day was a weekend. Mina arranged for the two of them to come over at nine in the morning.
I thought it was a bit early because ever since coming to Mina's house, I didn't have to get up early to make breakfast anymore. She treated me as a key protected object and sometimes wouldn't even let me get out of bed. So gradually, I developed the habit of sleeping in and even lost the desire to go out and meet people.
Sometimes I would spend an entire day at home without changing clothes, just wandering around in my pajamas.
Now that I had to meet two men I wasn't very familiar with, I needed to get up and tidy myself up. So I felt a bit pressed for time. After getting myself ready and having breakfast, there was a knock on the door outside.
First up is Zhuo Feng.
As soon as he saw Mina, his eyes lit up, and he smiled, saying, "I'm here thanks to Anan; I usually don't have the chance to come here."
Mina didn't respond and turned around to get some water.
I could only smile and say, "You two work together every day; do you really need to come to my house for this?"
Zhuo Feng didn't come into the living room but turned to follow Mina toward the fridge, still talking: "It's different. As a boss, I need to understand excellent partners like Mina better."
The words were directed at me, but the last part was aimed at Mina: "Don't you think so?"
Mina wasn't angry; she directly shoved the water into his hands and said, "If I said no, would you just walk out right now?"
Zhuo Feng immediately stood up straight, looking as if he was pledging loyalty: "That can't happen. Since you invited me, I have to do my best to handle things well before I can leave."
Looking at their expressions and listening to their conversation, I couldn't help but wonder who the real boss was.
It was clear that Zhuo Feng seemed more afraid of Mina. I didn't know if it was like this at the company, but thinking back to when Xiao Minxing cut off their deal for me, Zhuo Feng still ended up backing Mina all the way. Such behavior wouldn't be acceptable from any boss.
However, worrying about this was of no use to them. Regardless of her age, social experience, or ability to read people, Mina was beyond my reach. She might not be completely oblivious to Zhuo Feng's feelings; it's more likely that she simply didn't want to acknowledge them and pretended not to understand.
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