Chapter 89 Is this what you like?

Lu Zuofan chased after him: "Hey! What do you mean? Why are you just leaving like that?"

Pei Muye said, "I'm going to buy something."

"What do you want to buy in the middle of the night? All the shops are closed!"

Pei Muye stopped in his tracks: "Is it closed?"

"Besides entertainment venues, what shops are still open at this hour?" Lu Zuofan asked, standing next to him. "What do you want to buy?"

"Buy a gift for Lin Xiyin."

“You really are…” Lu Zuofan sighed, “I called the store manager and asked her to open the door.”

Is that okay?

“I am their most valued customer. When I go there, they close the store to welcome me.”

Thanks to his girlfriends, Lu Zuofan has some knowledge of various brands.

Unlike Pei Muyi, who knew nothing when asked.

After Lu Zuofan made the contact, he said, "Since you don't know what kind of things she likes, just buy her something expensive. Let me tell you, women have absolutely no resistance to jewelry and bags."

Two grown men, in the middle of the night, went into a luxury goods store.

A store manager and two employees were waiting for them; they had all come on short notice to serve them.

Having money really does allow you to accomplish many things.

While Lin Xiyin was still worrying about paying off her debts, a man began to spend lavishly on her.

Pei Muye really didn't understand. Lu Zuofan was much better. He would buy all the new seasonal items that Pei Muye liked and thought were suitable for Lin Xiyin.

Lu Zuofan told him, "Customers like my mother have their products delivered directly to their homes by the brand whenever there are new products."

Pei Muye thought this was good.

Lu Zuofan then said, "You really didn't care about this before. Did you give gifts for birthdays or anniversaries?"

Pei Muye was taken aback.

Lu Zuofan was taken aback when he saw his expression: "You didn't know at all?"

Pei Muye really didn't know.

"You..." Lu Zuofan didn't know what to say to him: "You say you like her, and this is what you call liking her?"

"I don't think any of these things are important."

"Then tell me, what's important?" Lu Zuofan asked. "Let me put it this way, you like her, so what have you done for her?"

Pei Muye fell silent.

Because he discovered that he had only married Lin Xiyin, and then... that was it.

Lu Zuofan was very distressed: "No wonder she wants a divorce from you. I can't speak up for you now... You two have been married for more than three years, and you've been like a block of wood, treating her like this?"

Lu Zuofan added, "To be honest, although many people think I'm a jerk, every girlfriend I've had, whether we were together or broke up, was consensual. I never forced anyone. I think you're a jerk than me."

Lu Zuofan also said, "Liking someone isn't just about words, it's also about actions. You're the opposite; you can't say anything and you can't do anything. If I were a woman, I wouldn't even look at you."

"How should I say it? What should I say?" Pei Muye asked.

"Say more sweet words," Lu Zuofan said. "Women are visual creatures. If you're good-looking and know how to say sweet things, most of them will be moved. Say more sweet words, at least let them know that you like her."

"I...can't say."

Lu Zuofan shook his head: "You'll get better with practice. Or you can just do it. If you can't express it, just do it—like being caring, gentle, and considerate. Make sure she can feel your love for her no matter what."

Lu Zuofan spared no effort in passing on his experience.

"Women are actually very simple. If you treat them well, they are easily moved."

"You're like a mute, so just do it! If you can't do it, then buy her something. You can at least do that, right?"

"And another, most importantly, is his favoritism towards her. You understand what I mean?"

Pei Muye asked, "What do you mean?"

He understood the literal meaning, but when it came to women, he didn't understand.

"It means that if you like someone, regardless of whether she is right or wrong, in front of others, you will always stand by her side, support her, and encourage her. Even if she is wrong, you will firmly stand up for her. Because she is your wife."

Pei Muye remained silent for an even longer time this time.

Is it a preference?

He never did it.

Not only did they fail to achieve it, they even...

Lu Zuofan then realized that he was a playboy who had been playing the field since he was eighteen, and had been involved with countless women.

But his brother, despite being exposed to this all day, didn't learn anything at all.

People say that one becomes like those one associates with, but it seems that's not always true.

If Pei Muyi had learned even a tenth of his womanizing techniques, his marriage wouldn't be in this state now.

Lu Zuofan wished he could cram all his methods into the boy's head at once.

But clearly, Pei Muyi was not a very good student.

For the first time, Lu Zuofan felt a sense of superiority over Pei Muye.

After all, from childhood to adulthood, no matter what he studied, he was always inferior.

Unexpectedly, he outperformed Pei Muye in the lesson of how to please women today.

But it doesn't seem like something to be very proud of.

Pei Muye bought a lot of things and left Yunhai's address, asking them to deliver them as soon as possible.

Lu Zuofan gave him a few more words of advice, then patted him on the shoulder with deep emotion: "Actually, how should I put it, I'm quite envious of meeting a woman you truly love and who can make you devoted and infatuated. I guess it'll never happen to me in this lifetime. You... good luck!"

Pei Muye returned to Yunhai House. The house was quiet. He went to Lin Xiyin's bedroom and saw that she was fast asleep through the light in the corridor.

He hadn't slept with Lin Xiyin for a long time.

During those days in the hospital, she always kept her back to him.

He sat on the edge of the bed, reached out, and gently touched her hair.

If he had done something wrong before, would Lin Xiyin give him another chance if he started to change now?

Lin Xiyin slept until the alarm clock rang.

Because here with Pei Muyi, the alarm clock is set early.

She didn't want to see Pei Muyi again, so she thought she would get up early and leave quietly.

She quickly washed up in her room, then opened the door and went downstairs.

At this time of year, it's still dark at six o'clock in the morning, and the room is dimly lit.

But now the lights are on downstairs, and the man she wants to avoid is sitting on the sofa.

With his back to her, Lin Xiyin couldn't see his expression.

Lin Xiyin quietly went downstairs, and when she got closer and saw his profile, she realized that his eyes were closed.

Lin Xiyin didn't even want to say hello, and tiptoed to avoid making a sound.

"Awake so early?"

The sudden sound startled Lin Xiyin.

Lin Xiyin looked over and first noticed the bluish tinge under Pei Muye's eyes.

She looks quite haggard.

Is he... having insomnia?

Didn't sleep all night?

Lin Xiyin nodded to him: "I'm leaving."

"Wait!" Pei Muye stood up, walked to her side, and pointed: "These things... see if you like them or not."

Lin Xiyin then noticed that the living room floor was covered with gift bags from a certain luxury brand.

"What?" Lin Xiyin asked curiously, "What's wrong with these things?"

"This is for you." Pei Muye felt a little awkward and looked away, not daring to meet her eyes.

"For me?" Lin Xiyin was even more puzzled; "Why?"

"No... I just wanted to give you a gift." Pei Muyi didn't find it so hard to say this: "Take a look and see if you like it. If you like it, I'll buy you another one later."

Only after he said that did Lin Xiyin understand what he meant.

What is Pei Muyi doing?

Why did you give her so many gifts?

Lin Xiyin quickly figured it out.

Pei Muyi doesn't want a divorce; he's trying to win her back.

He thought that if he bought her some gifts and made her happy, the divorce wouldn't have to happen.

In his mind, was she really that easy to please?

“Before, I didn’t know what you liked, and I didn’t pay attention to these things,” Pei Muye said. “From now on, I’ll buy you whatever you like.”

“I don’t like it.” Lin Xiyin said directly, “Pei Muye, you don’t need to do this. No matter what you do, it won’t change the fact that we are getting a divorce.”

“I’m not…” Pei Muye tried to explain.

But he found that what he was about to say was actually very weak and powerless.

He bought things for Lin Xiyin without any particular purpose.

Or rather, he just wanted to make her happy.

Ultimately, however, he still didn't want to divorce her.

She misunderstood that he bought these things to win her back and prevent her from getting a divorce, which wasn't wrong.

Pei Muyi suddenly felt that these things had been given a different color, one that he did not want to add.

"I'm leaving."

"etc!"

Before Pei Muye could even think, he had already grabbed her wrist.

Lin Xiyin's gaze fell on his hands.

Pei Muye's fingertips trembled slightly as he spoke, "I won't hurt you, I just... have something I want to tell you."

“Pei Muyi, I know what you mean. But we’ve already come this far, and I have no intention of turning back. I’m determined to get a divorce.”

"sorry……"

Lin Xiyin looked at him: "Why are you apologizing?"

"For what I did before..." Pei Muye looked at her. "I made many mistakes, and I have a lot to say to you. Ruanruan, I... I can..."

"Don't call me that." Lin Xiyin interrupted him: "I've said it before, I don't want to recall anything from the past. Right or wrong, I don't care anymore."

“But I do care.” Pei Muyi’s eyes were filled with pain. “I only realize now how terribly wrong I was in the past… Ruan Ruan, I… I like you, but I don’t know how to express it, I…”

"shut up!"

Lin Xiyin forcefully shook off his hand, interrupting him.

"Pei Muyi, do you know that if we parted amicably, I could still consider you a man? But now you... saying these things just to coax me back is shameful, do you know that?"

"I'm not trying to comfort you..."

“It’s pointless.” Lin Xiyin shook her head. “You don’t need to do any more of that. It’s all a waste of time. Really, you’re troubled, and I’m troubled too. I’ll say it again: let’s part ways amicably.”

After saying that, Lin Xiyin left without looking back.

She didn't even glance at the pile of luxury goods on the floor.

Pei Muye didn't even have the courage to go out and chase after her...