Zhang Jizhou's face was still not very good. He chewed and swallowed the fried noodles in his mouth, then gulped down a big mouthful of old duck soup.
The soup was dry and sweet upon first taste, yet it also had an indescribable refreshing coolness, which surprised him.
As astute as he was, he immediately realized that the water used for this soup was definitely not ordinary well water.
Zhang Jizhou immediately thought of the day at the hospital when Fang Yan used a bottle of water from who-knows-where to save Xiaoyuzai, a baby that even the doctors couldn't save.
Although he had figured this out, he didn't intend to point it out. After taking another big gulp of soup, he asked, "So, your view on marriage is to find a good-looking man who can earn money to support the family, whose values align with yours, and who is responsible and dependable to his family, wife, and children? Most importantly, he has to be good to Xiaoyuzai?"
"More or less." Fang Yan thought for a moment, worried that this old-fashioned, rustic man might not understand the specific meaning of the phrase "being responsible and dependable to one's family, wife, and children."
She then explained it to him in more detail: "The so-called sense of responsibility and concern for the family, wife, and children means that you have to pay attention to things at home and outside. For example, you have to help share the housework and also help take care of the social interactions outside the family."
He should be gentle and devoted to his wife. He doesn't need to pamper her like a princess, but he should at least be considerate and caring, and know when she is cold or hot.
Being patient with children, able to guide them correctly, and helping them establish sound values.
"Oh, by the way, do you know what values are?"
Fang Yan asked again, and seeing Zhang Jizhou's blank expression, she continued, "The three views are one's outlook on life, values, and worldview."
"Simply put, it's like this: for example, I feel that I've earned money and can reasonably make my life better, but you think that whether you eat simple food or gourmet food, you still have to live a day, and you shouldn't use the money to enjoy yourself, but rather save it for your parents so that they can live a better life. Well, that's where our values clash."
Zhang Jizhou was so stunned that he forgot to chew the fried noodles he had stuffed into his mouth.
It took him a while to come to his senses. "Is marriage really that complicated?"
In his mind, marriage is simply two people who are the right age, introduced by someone else, and who like each other, living together as a couple.
Men are responsible for earning money, and women are responsible for taking care of things at home. Isn't it that simple?
Why bother with things like shared values and gentle, considerate relationships?
"Yes, the kind of marriage I want is this complicated."
Fang Yan nodded, "But your idea of marriage is that it should be as simple as a man and woman living together. Our views on marriage are actually not compatible, so let's get the paperwork done as soon as possible so that neither of us will hold the other back."
Only then did Zhang Jizhou remember to chew the fried noodles in his mouth. He quickly chewed a few times, swallowed them whole, and retorted, "Who said that living together as a couple is my view on marriage?"
Um?
Isn't that right?
Fang Yan raised an eyebrow at him.
“I don’t have many thoughts about marriage. Everyone just lives together like this, so I naturally assume that marriage should be like this,” Zhang Jizhou explained somewhat awkwardly.
Fang Yan clicked her tongue. "Aren't you quite capable at work? How come you just parrot what others say on other matters?"
Zhang Jizhou's wheat-colored handsome face showed a moment of embarrassment, "I..."
The intense daily training and constant missions left him with no time for anything else but work-related matters.
If you want to know if you're doing a good job in your marriage and with your wife, the only reference point is the people around you.
In the end, he will also view marriage and treat his wife the way others view marriage and treat their wives.
Too embarrassed to say these words aloud, Zhang Jizhou, with a flushed face, changed the subject after saying "I," saying, "In the future, I will rethink this issue and reshape my views on marriage."
so?
Does this have anything to do with me?
Fang Yan looked at him, puzzled.
"Once I've thought it over again, maybe our views on marriage will be compatible."
The man's ears turned slightly red with embarrassment. After speaking quickly, he lowered his head and began to drink his soup.
Fang Yan picked up a few green vegetables for Xiao Yuzai and told him to make sure he ate them.
Only then did she lift her eyes and stare intently at a man who was engrossed in a bowl of soup.
She didn't say anything, just quietly looked at him.
Zhang Jizhou couldn't avoid her gaze any longer, so he put down his soup bowl, looked directly at her, and said earnestly, "Look, I'm not bad looking either. My allowance will increase again in the future, and it's enough to support my family."
The thing you value most is that I have to treat Xiaoyuzai well. I am his biological father, and I would never treat him badly. This also meets your requirements.
Once I correct my views on marriage, once I fully understand what you just said, I will be the man who best meets your requirements.
As the conversation flowed more smoothly, Zhang Jizhou's demeanor improved, and before he knew it, he brought out the confident and domineering air he usually exuded at work.
Oh!
Fang Yan really wanted to say, "Brother, you're really shameless."
But thinking about what he said, it doesn't seem to make any mistakes.
"Do you know why Fang Baishuang used the little fish to lure me up the mountain today?"
Fang Yan suddenly brought up a topic.
The topic shifted a bit suddenly, and Zhang Jizhou's thoughts couldn't keep up for a moment, so he shook his head.
Fang Yan pointed at him with her finger, "Because of you."
That statement is both right and wrong.
Fang Baishuang's targeting of Fang Yan was not solely due to Zhang Jizhou.
And also because of the small fish.
However, Fang Yan was unaware of this at the time.
Zhang Jizhou thought about it seriously, "Aside from the time I met her at your parents' home during the wedding procession, I haven't seen her at other times. I hardly know her."
Fang Yan thought to herself, "It doesn't matter that you don't know each other now; you'll be together soon."
After all, Fang Baishuang is the official couple the author arranged for you.
Just because you don't know her doesn't mean she doesn't know you, nor does it mean she has no feelings for you.
What's on your mind can't be said aloud.
However, one's own attitude must be clearly expressed.
Fang Yan continued, "I don't like any female competition activities."
Zhang Jizhou was completely bewildered. "What do you mean?"
"I would disdain to do anything involving two women vying for one man, or even three, four, or five women vying for one man."
Zhang Jizhou's already dark face turned even darker. "Don't talk nonsense! My lifestyle is very good!"
“You are you, and she is she,” Fang Yan said, using today’s events as an example. “Like today, you were on a mission, and she tried to sabotage me in order to be with you. Could you have avoided something like that?”
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