Chen Qingxuan shook her head: "You're not that you don't understand, you just don't want to admit it. Think about it, since we got married, have we ever had any deep conversations about anything? Actually, no. I can't keep up with you anymore. When you tell me about your work, when you tell me about your experiences, I can hardly understand anymore. All I can talk to you about are everyday things. Whether the baby spits up, whether our daughter is a picky eater, and your parents. That's all we talk about."

“That’s how it is in other people’s homes.” Cheng Yize’s rebuttal was somewhat weak.

"But you chose me as your wife. I can't stand this kind of life. I know many people must envy my life. If someone else were in my position, they might live a very good life. They don't need to prove their worth through work. A happy family might be their ultimate goal."

“But I don’t like people like that. I can’t be like them. I feel that none of you can give me a stable sense of security. Family, children, friends, they are all changing, they are all uncontrollable. The only thing I can change is myself. I know you haven’t changed your mind now, but I can’t guarantee that you will be the same in 10 or 20 years. We didn’t sign a life-or-death contract, you don’t have to keep treating me like this.”

Cheng Yize shook his head, somewhat puzzled: "You're being too extreme. Why don't you think about it in a positive light? Even if we really get divorced, even if you're a housewife, what I earn is marital property, joint property. I won't transfer it or smuggle it out."

"You say you won't now, but will you really not?"

Cheng Yize paused briefly, then continued, "I can sign an agreement with you guaranteeing that you will receive half of my assets in the future. Wouldn't that give you a sense of security?"

Chen Qingxuan shook her head helplessly: "Don't you understand? It's not that I'm short of money. Even if in the future, after you change your mind and I'm abandoned by you, and I gain a lot of wealth, I've been out of touch with society for so long. I haven't experienced any hardships, not even the basic hardships of work. My mind is still like it was in college—won't I be deceived?"

"I really don't believe I could have remained stable at that time. Being abandoned by the man I had lived with for a long time, I would definitely have felt lonely and helpless because I didn't have a strong heart. I didn't have the opportunity to grow stronger. Just thinking about it is terrifying."

Many people are criticizing Chen Qingxuan for not appreciating her good fortune.

Why does she have to think so far ahead?

[Is Chen Qingxuan overestimating the benefits of working? She'll be unemployed by 35, and if she hasn't saved any money by then, she might as well stay home. At least her husband earns more and can give her more. As for scams, well, that's something to be careful about.]

Come on, you've all been watching for so long, haven't you figured out Chen Qingxuan yet? She has her own pursuits, unlike some parasites who just latch onto anyone. Her thinking is very precise, she has mastered her abilities, so what if she's 35? She's been through the ups and downs of society, she has a sense of security. Even if she's not living as well as she does now, she's happy in spirit. The purpose of life is to be happy, so do whatever makes you happy and mind your own business.

Moreover, although everyone says 35 is a turning point, there are always exceptions. If you believe your value can only be realized at 35, then your understanding is not on the same level as hers, so why bother communicating with her?

I still think Chen Qingxuan's idea is very unwise. In an era of economic downturn, what's the point of pursuing personal values? It's hard enough just to survive!

Chen Qingxuan's remarks not only failed to gain her husband's support, but also drew criticism from netizens. Many people were watching her make a fool of herself, believing that she was simply asking for trouble and that she would behave herself once they got divorced.

Cheng Yize didn't understand either, but he stopped asking.

He could see the sadness and confusion in Chen Qingxuan's mind.

Perhaps her years as a housewife have also brought her very serious trauma.

"So that's why you signed up for this show, so you can have the most legitimate reason to file for divorce from me?"

Chen Qingxuan shook her head: "Women need to have value to gain love. I understand this very well. So when I was confused, uneasy and uncomfortable, I wanted to find a way to realize my value. I also wanted to earn money with my own hands. After this program issued an announcement, I immediately signed up. Actually, I followed my heart in everything. I wanted to come to this program. Perhaps my subconscious was telling me that I wanted to escape that family."

Cheng Yize ultimately said nothing.

He wasn't a bad man in the conventional sense. Even though he was a terrible father to his own children, Cheng Yize believed he had done enough for his wife.

"We've never talked for this long or this many times in all these years."

Cheng Yize suddenly said this as if he were making a joke.

To outsiders, the two seem to be always sweet and loving, but in reality, their conversations are very limited.

Cheng Yize has reached his current position because his work is highly specialized, and the content he has to accomplish is not something that ordinary people can understand.

Chen Qingxuan was confined to her small plot of land, where all she could see were children and the elderly.

When the two of them got together, they talked mostly about their old classmates and things from their university days.

But it's ridiculous that they're still reminiscing about college after all these years.

After all these years, their memories of life are too pale.

"If you want a divorce, then let's get a divorce. I'm truly in love with you, so I don't want to stand in your way. I shouldn't be looking for anyone else in the next two years. If you're willing to come back and continue being my wife, and you don't have any other girlfriends, I'd welcome you."

Cheng Yize made a decision.

Are they really that in love? Neither of them thinks so.

No matter how much love there is, after the passage of time, only familial affection remains.

Cheng Yize can be good to Chen Qingxuan, or he can be good to other people.

With his good looks and such a good job and income, finding a new, beautiful girlfriend wouldn't be difficult for him.

But society is not kind to Chen Qingxuan.

But she still took that step.

The two of them did not bring up the topic of children again.

Cheng Yize still doesn't care about his daughter. His mindset is deeply ingrained; in his heart, his daughter is a money-losing burden. This kind of thinking can't be changed by just a conversation.

Chen Qingxuan didn't want to talk to her about these things anymore.

Let her teach her own daughter.

After watching the two finish their conversation, the viewers in the live stream were filled with sighs of regret.

Cheng Yize didn't cheat, he didn't cheat, and Chen Qingxuan still wants to divorce him. Many people think she will regret it, and they all say they want to see how far Chen Qingxuan can go.

Does she think her life will improve just because she left her comfortable life? That's wishful thinking. She'll have her share of troubles later.