Say One Thing, Mean Another (ChatGPT Translated)

Chapter 5, Chapter 5

Zou Miao lay on the bed, picked up her phone, and absentmindedly swiped her fingertips on the screen.

She felt tired but couldn't fall asleep.

The first impression of Sun Fei during the day was actually not bad. Although her temperament and personality were not likable, it was evident that she was a cautious woman. Such a person seemed distant and unapproachable, but in reality, she adhered to principles and disliked others crossing her boundaries, while still maintaining rationality on the surface.

People like her who seek advice about relationship issues and then give up halfway are most likely faced with difficult choices. The man she coincidentally encountered in the parking lot today is probably the variable in Sun Fei's emotional life.

Contrary to his seemingly distant and indifferent attitude, he couldn't completely refuse.

Zou Miao subconsciously touched her chin, wearing a pensive expression.

If Li Jiaming is really the man in Sun Fei's mind, then is his purpose for appearing here really just unfinished business?

A cold smile appeared at the corner of Zou Miao's mouth, and her eyes suddenly turned cold.

Has he cheated?

The next day, although the office was said to be operating as usual, in reality, no one came in the first half of the day. The three people in the office had nothing to do but organize the documents. Finally, Zou Miao and Shen Man had to gather together to play a mobile game. As for Chen Zhuo, he used the excuse that the two of them were not skilled enough and refused to participate. He directly asked Zou Miao for half a day off and left early to handle his own personal affairs.

Unexpectedly, someone came to visit near lunchtime. Zou Miao thought it was a delivery person.

"Just put it there!" Zou Miao replied upon hearing someone speaking.

"Sorry to disturb you. But I'm here to find Miss Zou."

Zou Miao finally lifted her head and glanced at the door, only to find that the visitor was wearing a high-quality dark jacket, with a silver tassel pin on the collar of the white shirt underneath.

He held a briefcase in one hand, and his leather shoes were spotless. His hair seemed to be carefully styled, and his eyes behind the gold-rimmed glasses were full of smiles, with a gentle and affectionate gaze.

Zou Miao's eyes showed a hint of surprise. She put her phone on the table and spoke to the person.

"Hello, Mr. Li."

Although Li Jiaming had sent a message to Zou Miao yesterday, expressing his intention to ask her for "some help," even Zou Miao herself didn't expect him to be so proactive.

Apologies for the inconvenience. Here is the translation without the specific lines:

"I'm sorry to disturb you. However, can Advisor Zou give me some private time to discuss my situation with you?"

Li Jiaming speaks in a calm and polite manner, with impeccable external image management. It must be said that despite his age, he still exudes charm.

Zou Miao politely smiles and says, "Please follow me." Subconsciously, she didn't want to receive the other party, including not giving a positive response last night. Although she doesn't completely deny the other person's character for having an affair, she doesn't have a good impression. But since the person has already come, there is no need to reject them outright.

Li Jiaming briefly introduces his purpose to Zou Miao. Throughout the process, he speaks fluently and remains composed, displaying an attitude of sincerity in his every move. He even openly admits his not-so-honest past with Sun Fei.

According to Li Jiaming's confession, he and Sun Fei met seven years ago.

They met in a place of entertainment. At that time, Li Jiaming was the owner of a relatively well-known heating and ventilation engineering company, while Sun Fei was a newly hired member of the design department of the client he was dealing with.

In theory, there should have been no connection between their engineering collaboration and Sun Fei. However, the company where Sun Fei worked at the time was not large in scale, and there were not many young female employees. So, she was pulled in by her superiors to fill the numbers.

Sun Fei was not the most outstanding-looking girl among those present, but she had a superior figure, leaving a deep impression on Li Jiaming at the time.

Li Jiaming was already a mature man in his thirties with a successful career, and he was well-versed in dealing with young girls. After some interaction, he successfully won over Sun Fei.

"Do you think it's a beautiful story of a talented man and a beautiful woman?" Li Jiaming's voice was deep as he told half of his story, suddenly looking directly at Zou Miao, who was listening attentively.

Zou Miao was caught off guard by the sudden question and couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. "What opinion does Mr. Li want me to express?"

Li Jiaming smiled slightly, seemingly deliberate. He leaned forward slightly, lightly pressing his fingers against his lower lip.

"Some things may make Miss Zou laugh if I say them, but if I don't, you may not understand the complexities between Feifei and me."

Zou Miao nodded, indicating for him to continue.

"At that time, I thought she was just a casual woman, and I was indeed quite reckless." Li Jiaming paused here, his gaze unintentionally falling on Zou Miao's face, but he found no reaction from her, as if she wasn't surprised by what he said and couldn't discern any personal emotional fluctuations regarding this event.

"Not long after, we got together. Unexpectedly, I was her first man. And as we got to know each other, I gradually realized that she wasn't the casual woman I had imagined.

I regretted it and wanted to tell her the truth, but I was afraid to say it. She loved me very much, and I loved her too. I didn't want to, nor did I dare to hurt her.

Later, we separated, but I couldn't forget her. Until six months ago, I got divorced from my ex-wife. I heard that she was also alone, so. . . I want to come back and find her. I can tell that she hasn't let go of me in her heart, but she still refuses to give me another chance."

Speaking of this, Li Jiaming took off his glasses and wiped the red corners of his eyes with his hand. His expression looked both regretful and suppressed, as if his heart was filled with countless regrets.

Zou Miao quietly looked at the man in front of her, who had a painful expression. Her eyes were dark and showed no emotions.

Li Jiaming: "Miss Zou, I understand that you are not just a simple psychological counselor in the past. There seems to be a mysterious power in you that can help lost people find their way. As far as I know, anyone who seeks your help can completely resolve their emotional burdens. Can you please help me? I really hope that Feifei can come back to me."

Li Jiaming's emotions seemed a bit agitated, and his heartfelt regret appeared so genuine. He stared at Zou Miao with his reddened eyes, his handsome yet weary face, along with those eyes full of deep affection, enough to make countless soft-hearted women sympathize with him.

However, Zou Miao remained indifferent, not even willing to say a comforting word.

This man's inner emotions were far less intense than what he showed.

Because at this moment, Zou Miao couldn't read any sound from the other person's heart.

Note: Revision not needed