Ji Xiangnian was particularly good at taking an opening and running with it. He went straight to the point. "Wasn't I just trying to be polite? Pursuing someone without getting their permission first could have a negative impact on them, so..."
Ji Xiangnian paused tactically. Puzzled, Fang Ning prompted him, "So what?"
Ji Xiangnian smiled gently. "So, have you given me a chance to be pursued?"
Fang Ning was instantly at a loss for words. She had assumed that since this man had never dated, he wouldn't have much useful experience. Looking at him now, sure enough, quick-witted people could put what they learned into practice even when it came to dating.
Fang Ning felt she couldn't let this drag on any longer. After that nap, her mind was much clearer. She needed to talk everything through, whether it was what had happened online or things that might happen in the future. They had to sort it all out properly. Given their awkward relationship, failing to make things clear could easily leave them tangled up in a mess. The feelings part was manageable! The real issue was that their precious money was involved too!
She was willing to give Ji Xiangnian a chance and see whether he could seize it.
If Ji Xiangnian couldn't, they had to make things perfectly clear. It absolutely could not spill over into financial matters!
That was her bottom line!
Not a single cent of the money that belonged to her could be missing.
"Mr. Ji, I think we need to clear something up first." At the thought of money, all Fang Ning's awkward hesitation vanished without a trace.
The light turned green. Keeping his eyes ahead, Ji Xiangnian turned the steering wheel again. "All right. Go ahead."
Fang Ning spoke slowly. "Feelings aren't something