She had dug herself into a hole and buried herself in it.
Shen Weiyi hadn't yet thought of how to respond, when Sheng Ting comforted her, "You don't have to feel burdened, and there's no need to rush your reply. I didn't intend to tell you so soon." He paused, then added, "If you feel my presence is disturbing you, you can tell me."
"I didn't mean that," Shen Weiyi blurted out impulsively. Although she was annoyed, she did not regret it.
"Give me some time, I need to think it over."
Even though he didn't demand a response, she knew it was wrong to keep someone hanging. If you like someone, you like them; if you don't, you don't.
Now that everything was out in the open, things needed to be made clear.
"Okay!" Sheng Ting nodded, his voice calm, then he said to her, "Let's eat first!"
Ever since she had met him, he seemed to always consider her feelings, always thoughtful and meticulous. Even his expression of affection was gentle and unobtrusive, never making things awkward.
