Chapter 1383 718: What Exactly Does She See in Me?

Zhou Qianru visited No. 8 Villa for the first time. Although she had known for a long time that this villa was big, she was still slightly surprised after seeing it inside.

The first thing that caught her eye was the modern tech-inspired swimming pool shade, along with the garden layout and the interior decoration and furnishings.

Of course, she had been a wealthy socialite before, having visited many luxurious estates. The No. 8 Villa that Chen Feng lived in now was at best a first-tier level among luxury homes, not yet top-notch.

But to own such a luxurious villa in the city center meant one was either very rich or very noble.

Chen Feng being able to achieve this at such a young age with his own abilities could only be described as excellent.

When they returned, Sister Xue the housekeeper hadn't finished cooking yet, so Chen Feng took out the leftover sponge cake for them to eat.

This local specialty from Lu City was something Zhou Qianru and Sun Xiaorui had never tasted, but once they did, they couldn't stop praising it.

This is considered a dessert, typically given to guests during celebrations, like weddings, baby's full month party, birthday, or other festive occasions in Lu City.

In the past, giving such a sponge cake was considered a formal and presentable gesture.

But now, with the improvement of living standards, sponge cake is just an addition to all the gifts for family and friends and is readily available on the street.

In the past, people would specifically hire pastry chefs to custom-make them.

After eating, Wu Mengting curiously asked, "Was this sponge cake really made by Sun Yanhong?"

She glanced at Chen Feng, then at Zhou Qianru.

Chen Feng first said, "It should be made by her, right? She doesn't have any reason to lie. Qianru, wouldn't you say?"

Zhou Qianru expressed complicated emotions and said, "She probably made it with her own hands. Actually, her cooking skills are quite good, much better than mine. However, she rarely cooks personally. Even though I've known her for many years, I've only tasted her homemade dishes a few times, and they were delicious."

Previously, Wu Mengting had already told her about Sun Yanhong sending sponge cake to Chen Feng, so she wasn't particularly surprised.

After all, it was because Sun Yanhong had taken an interest in Chen Feng and brought her along that she was able to reunite with Chen Feng in the first place.

"It's quite thoughtful of her," Wu Mengting gave a fair comment.

Sun Xiaorui feigned curiosity and said, "Does she really need to keep such a close watch on Brother Feng? Even going as far as moving nearby."

Zhou Qianru gave Chen Feng a complex look and said, "This shows Chen Feng is excellent, having qualities that deeply attract her."

Although Chen Feng felt a bit pleased, thinking about Sun Yanhong's persistence made his head hurt, so he directly asked Zhou Qianru, "Qianru, do you have any method to discourage Sun Yanhong?"

Zhou Qianru shook her head and said, "It's very difficult. She's a stubborn person, the less she can get something, the more she wants it. Besides, Chen Feng is indeed very outstanding, her liking you is quite natural."

Chen Feng chuckled wryly and said, "Being outstanding is one thing, but she doesn't need to pursue me so relentlessly, does she? She's quite a wealthy woman herself and fairly pretty, surely she can get any man she wants, but she's fixated on me relentlessly. I'm curious why she's interested in me? Can't I work on changing what she likes about me?"

Previously, Zhou Qianru had subtly inquired with Sun Yanhong about this, and Sun Yanhong had answered some questions. Now that Chen Feng asked, she didn't hide and directly said, "She had mentioned to me before, that she found a sense of belonging and security in you, which other men couldn't provide. Besides, your handsome appearance and stable demeanor are certainly big positive factors too."

"That sounds too mysterious. What part of me gives off a feeling of security? And about a sense of belonging, what does that even mean? As for being good-looking and stable, I agree, but that can't be changed."

Zhou Qianru explained, "You're tall, which naturally can give a feeling of security. As for belonging, perhaps it's like love's blind admiration."

Chen Feng was left speechless.

Wu Mengting and Sun Xiaorui didn't know what to say either, though each felt somewhat annoyed by Sun Yanhong's relentless pursuit. But, given that Sun Yanhong used to be close friends with Zhou Qianru, they felt uncomfortable speaking ill of Sun Yanhong in her presence.

Luckily, Sister Xue soon finished cooking and came to inform everyone, so the topic shifted and they began to eat, discussing other matters.

Gradually, Wu Mengting mentioned encountering Su Ruxue at the mall before. Sun and Wu had already learned about Su Ruxue's background from Zhou Qianru, and now shared the event with Chen Feng, trying to stand up for Zhou Qianru.

"That Su Ruxue is really a typical snob, it's a pity Qianru once considered her a close friend. You should've seen her gloating expression and tone back then, really begging for a punch. What I despise most is those who kick you when you're down, opportunistic people."

Wu Mengting evidently loathed Su Ruxue's two-faced nature.

Chen Feng felt a little emotional upon hearing this.

That's the cruelty of social dynamics; when you're prosperous, many will come flattering and bootlicking, but when you're down, many won't hesitate to step on you, among them are those who used to flatter and bootlick you.

Therefore, when prosperous, don't be arrogant; when in distress, don't give up; this is crucial.

It was foreseeable that as news of Zhou Qianru's divorce from Ma Wenjiang spread, more people would mock her, and she would need to adjust her mindset timely.

"There have always been people like that. When you're prospering, they go to great lengths to ingratiate themselves with you, but when you're in distress, they rush over to step on you. The harder they ingratiated themselves before, the more they'll want to resent you when you're down. Qianru, your divorce hasn't spread yet, but once it does, I foresee that more people will mock you, be prepared for it."

Chen Feng gave her a heads-up beforehand.

Zhou Qianru was slightly startled but nodded with a heavy heart.

Seeing this, Chen Feng reassured, "You don't need to worry too much. Things are what they are now, and you should see clearly most people around you. Just try not to contact them and go out less. Things will get better over time."

Zhou Qianru nodded, "Thank you, I'll be careful."

After that, Chen Feng didn't say much more, and the Sun and Wu went on to change topics, causing the dining atmosphere to relax again.

Shortly after dinner, Zhou Qianru left.

The three of them remained in the first-floor living room to watch TV and chat.

Wu Mengting, curious, asked, "Bro, I've noticed you care a lot about Qianru. Why is that?"

Chen Feng certainly couldn't tell the truth, so he said, "She's actually quite nice. Plus, I sympathize with her, having ended up with such a lousy husband, and being deceived by her best friend and husband together for so many years. Now, she has no parents or kids, she's all alone, isn't that pitiful? Besides, I do admire her for her integrity, daring to leave the marriage without claiming any assets. That's something most people wouldn't do."