Chapter 832: Chapter 346: Alright, You’re Really a Sucker! (Part 2)

Encountering true love as a teenager, I was incredibly immature but the goddess liked me anyway;

In my twenties, I got the goddess pregnant, even though I had nothing, she stuck by me unfailingly;

By my thirties, my career was taking off, and I thought, why not catch up on all the fun I missed;

In my forties, I was too worn out to play around, so I started seeking more twisted thrills;

Approaching sixty, my loyal wife passed away early, but before she left, she insisted on finding me a new companion for my twilight years...

Look, isn’t it perfect?

So the ’core point’ you sensed is indeed problematic, exactly as you described, this is purely a mashup from a male perspective, with the screenwriter and director being extreme chauvinists, in the late stages of a middle-school syndrome."

"Wow! Listening to you, it really seems that way?"

Ding Xiang looked at Han Lie with awe, feeling that brother Lie was incredibly cool, radiating wisdom from head to toe.

After some playful banter, she was then naturally led by Han Lie into sensing a type of doubt.

"Do all you men really yearn for a life with several wives? Or maybe having stability at home while entertaining affairs outside?"

The rascal gently embraced her, starting his attack for the day.

"Of course, such matters can’t be generalized!

If we talk about desires, maybe every man has them, but whether one can restrain themselves, would act upon them, depends first on their pursuits, second on their ability, and third on their constitution.

Take some top scientists, their heads are filled with knowledge, their material desires are terrifyingly low; as long as they’re fed, clothed and have a nanny to care for them, what are women? Math is much more fun!

Then there are some ordinary people who lack the capacity; even just coaxing one girlfriend is exhausting, raising a family already saps most of their energy, so they can only dream.

As for those successful individuals...

If their constitution allows, they seem to be ground zero for affairs.

However, I think it still depends on the individual. Right now, I could barely say I’m successful young man, but you see how I treat you and the village belle.

I’m not desperate, nor impatiently tricking you both into bed, am I?

Actually, I take emotions quite seriously, but sometimes I really don’t know how to control those forbidden affections..."

Towards the end, Han Lie’s expression looked somewhat desolate.

His long, thick lashes drooped down, covering the upper part of his eyes, causing Ding Xiang to feel inexplicably heartbroken.

And so... she conceded again.

"I understand, I totally get it, it’s not your fault...

We’re still so young, sometimes we just can’t control those blind affections, I’m like that too...

Actually, sister Yan Yan already told me that you’re going to get engaged to Pan Ge, right?"

Han Lie’s fingertips trembled, almost letting out an exclamation from his heart.

Damn!

Good thing I’m smart and cautious, didn’t boast or deceive aimlessly...

The candid confession continued, her voice soft and glutinous, yet not firm, tinged with a bit of bewilderment.

"...Anyway, I’m certainly not going to be a mistress, this Valentine’s Day, I just wanted to give myself closure, I’m glad you came and didn’t deceive me with lies.

I... forget it, I don’t know what to say, anyway, we’re just friends, aren’t we? 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

I like you, and you like me, but we don’t have a strong enough fate, even without Pan Ge, there’s sister Yan Yan between us...

So... let’s just remain friends!

When we have time, we can catch a movie, have some milk tea, chat, yeah, I think that’s good, maybe after getting to know each other better, we’ll find more flaws and not like each other as much? Is it possible?"

The conversation took a sudden turn, something Han Lie never anticipated before trying to set her up.

Yet this result wasn’t bad at all, at least she wasn’t angry, she just didn’t know how to proceed at that moment.

So, Han Lie naturally shifted his thinking.

"It’s possible."

He smiled at her, nodding with apparent seriousness: "With time, you’ll discover many flaws in me, and gradually stop liking me.

And I’ll discover many of your flaws too, but unlike you, I might grow fonder of pure, kind-hearted, adorably silly you..."

"What!"

She lightly elbowed Han Lie, grumbling.

"Is ’adorably silly’ a good description? I got into SISU all on my own! I’m warning you, you better not think I’m easy to coax or fool, I’m quite aware of a lot of things!"

Yes, yes, you’re hard to coax, you’re just skilled at conceding...

Han Lie was amused by her, suddenly reached out and messed up her hairstyle, then single-handedly lifted her up and headed towards the parking lot.

"Alright, little smartie, I’m taking you back to the hotel!"

"Hey... put me down! I’m not a little kid anymore... hahaha..."

While she complained, she laughed happily, soon forgetting the unpleasant conversation completely.

This is truly... tsk tsk.

Of course, nothing happened in the end.

Han Lie dropped her off at the hotel she was staying, gave her a kiss in the parking lot, then watched her bounce into the entrance.

Not the right time, no need to rush.

Some men are in such a rush because they can’t be sure if they’ll have another chance if they miss this one, so whenever they sense a slight opening, they try to squeeze in with all their might.