Chen Jing did not believe him, but she did not believe him; rather, she did not believe herself.
She couldn't believe she could win the affection of such an outstanding man, nor could she believe she could make a man act like a fool for her.
It has to be said that those twenty years spent by Takeozumi's side had truly eroded even the confidence in her bones.
Therefore, if a woman lacks sufficient wisdom and encounters a scumbag, her life will be ruined by that scumbag.
Because even if she leaves this scumbag, the pride and confidence she has as a woman has been completely destroyed by him.
Chen Jing is very lucky to have such a pair of precious daughters who have supported her over the years, helping her to stand up little by little.
Even so, she still found it hard to believe.
"Mr. Luo, tell me, you like me?"
Chen Jing finally recovered from her shock and stared at Luo Yifan, asking.
"Yes, what's so strange about it? A man and a woman see each other, their hormones click, and they fall in love. Isn't that a very simple thing?"
After going all out, Luo Yifan regained his excellent eloquence and quick thinking as a businessman.
Chen Jing didn't know how to answer; to her, what Luo Yifan said was too profound.
After a while, she murmured, "But all I want is to find someone to live a simple life with..."
Yes, she doesn't demand that the other person be highly capable, outstanding in appearance, or from a prominent family. All she needs is an ordinary person who can accompany her and live a simple, ordinary life.
Luo Yifan looked at her, somewhat puzzled, "Does that mean I can't just live a simple life with you?"
Chen Jing shook her head. "You're too outstanding. I feel you deserve a better woman."
Luo Yifan stared at her with wide eyes, "Chen Jing, you are outstanding yourself!"
Chen Jing thought he was just trying to coax her. "What's so great about me? I'm just an ordinary woman, uneducated and ignorant. It's only in the last few years that Ying'er and Xiaoyu have pushed me to be a decent person. Otherwise, I'd probably be a lump of mud."
Looking back at her past self at the Zhu family, Chen Jing realized she looked down on herself. Sometimes, she wished she could go back in time and beat up her former self.
Luo Yifan's face slowly turned serious.
"Ah Jing, why do you see yourself that way?"
Chen Jing was startled by his seriousness, but her gaze, as if under some kind of spell, was fixed on his eyes.
"Do you know, the moment you stood in the kitchen, you shone like a radiant light. You are outstanding, so outstanding that many people can't even reach your level. Those who say you're not outstanding, who treat you like dirt, are either blind to your worth or they're just jealous of you, deliberately saying those things to hurt you. Because family background and wealth are just external embellishments, while talent is what truly defines a person's inner qualities and character!"
Luo Yifan didn't understand who had instilled so many feelings of inferiority in Chen Jing, but he had to admit that at this moment, he felt a pang of heartache.
Besides feeling heartbroken, there was also a sense of regret.
Chen Jing understood the meaning behind Luo Yifan's words, but truly accepting and appreciating oneself was not an easy thing.
"I'm not as good as you say..."
Luo Yifan sighed, reached out and took her hand, which was casually placed on the table, and looked at her with a serious expression.
"Jing, after you finish attending this food expo, you'll find that you're even better than you think, and even more so than others think! Trust me!"
Chen Jing forcefully pulled her hand back. "You flatter me!"
Luo Yifan's mind was now at ease, because he vaguely understood that from before until now, she had basically not given him any response. Besides being unsure, the most important reason was that she simply did not believe in herself.
But this matter seems to require patience.
"Okay, let's make a bet, are you in?" Luo Yifan stared at Chen Jing, not allowing her to back down in the slightest.
Chen Jing was taken aback. "What kind of bet?"
She wasn't a gambler, but in her life, she made a huge gamble.
He staked his entire 10-20 years of youth on that bastard Takenozu, and in the end, he lost miserably.
Fortunately, I still have my two precious daughters, so this gamble wasn't completely wiped out.
Therefore, upon hearing Luo Yifan's suggestion, she instinctively backed down.
Do you dare?
Luo Yifan suddenly became aggressive. Although his expression remained the same, his tone clearly made her feel pressured.
Chen Jing blinked slightly, a little hesitant, "Tell me the stakes first!"
But despite her fear, she would never allow herself to do anything foolish that could never be undone.
Luo Yifan stared at her intently. "Since you're so insecure, I'll bet you'll become famous overnight at this food exhibition!"
Chen Jing looked at Luo Yifan in surprise. Had this man gone mad with greed for fame and fortune? So many famous chefs gathered at the food exhibition, what was she, Chen Jing, compared to them?
"You think too highly of me!"
Luo Yifan remained unmoved. "Never mind that. Just tell me, are you going to gamble or not?"
Although Chen Jing is not particularly intelligent, she is still capable of normal thinking and analysis.
"If I win the bet, what will I get? If I lose, what will you get?"
"If you win, name your terms, as long as I can afford it!" Luo Yifan said without hesitation.
Chen Jing was startled again. Was this man joking, or was he serious?
"If I win, and I want you to give me the Fanxin Pavilion, will you give it to me too?"
Luo Yifan nodded without hesitation, "I'll give it to you! If you win!"
Chen Jingzhen felt like she had heard the biggest joke of the century. Thinking this, a slight mockery appeared on her face.
Luo Yifan seemed to have guessed what she was thinking. "Don't worry, I never make bets with words. If you're willing and I'm willing, I'll have my lawyer draft a contract. I will never go back on my word."
Chen Jing looked at him with suspicion, and after a long while, she asked again, "What if I lose? You wouldn't want my Jingjing Restaurant, would you? That would be too unfair to you."
Chen Jing, who said these words, clearly still did not believe Luo Yifan's words.
Luo Yifan looked at her noncommittally until she became slightly uncomfortable, then he spoke slowly and deliberately.
"If you lose, you'll be my girlfriend!"
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