"I have a son."
"I know," Zhuang Rong said, "President Li mentioned it to me, and I don't mind."
Xu Ai replied with a faint smile, "I think my son would mind, because he really likes his father."
Zhuang Rong said, "That doesn't bother me either. I would treat him as my own son and love him dearly. If he doesn't like me, I won't insist, nor will I hinder the relationship between him and his biological father."
Xu Ai smiled bitterly, "Mr. Zhuang, you might not have understood me. I'm past the age where I expect anything from love. Now, besides work, all my energy is devoted to my son. Moreover, I also like his father."
Li Dan hadn't told Zhuang Rong the whole truth. As a business partner, he wanted Zhuang Rong to back off gracefully without Xu Ai's consent, and he didn't say much more. Xu Ai said, "Mr. Zhuang, I'm sorry, but I have someone I like, so I can't accept your offer."
...
Zhuang Rong took a deep breath, displaying considerable grace. "I see."
"Sorry!"
