But rejection was rejection.
She occasionally attended banquets, especially those where she could meet foreign businessmen. Ostensibly, this was to make friends, but in reality, it was an exchange of interests, establishing long-term friendly alliances for mutual support and learning.
Ever since Jarvis heard she had a fiancé, he had called to express his concern. Upon receiving a confirmatory response, he never again brought up his own feelings for her, voluntarily relegating himself to the position of a friend.
Xu Si had never seduced him, nor had she spoken coy, inviting words to him. She had told him clearly and plainly: she did not love him, and she didn't want to love him.
This was how Xu Si handled emotions, never allowing an impossible relationship to develop, nor leaving anyone with unrealistic fantasies.
All Jarvis was left with was a wry smile.
