Loneliness and solitude have similar meanings.
Both essentially indicate a person's current social status, but there are still some differences between them.
A lonely person's thoughts form a barrier between themselves and those around them. They have strict requirements for social interaction and do not easily make contact with others.
However, the situation is somewhat different for a lonely person. Loneliness stems from a passive sense of social deprivation. For example, when lying alone in bed late at night, scrolling through various social media platforms, one may yearn to integrate into a certain lifestyle. If no one responds, one's emotions may become irritable, accompanied by physiological feelings of anxiety and emptiness, and an impulse to gain the favor of the opposite sex.
This impulse is often accompanied by feelings of shame.
So when someone is bored, they often say they are lonely, but usually they don't say they are alone, because when someone says they are alone, it often indicates that they are longing for the opposite sex.
Due to societal constraints, most people wouldn't express their thoughts so explicitly.
When someone of the opposite sex asks you if you're lonely, they often want to explore that aspect of your relationship in more depth.
It is obvious that Hao Li, who was wearing a rather revealing halter dress at this moment, had this purpose in mind.
Chen Zhe smiled inwardly and continued along with her words.
"Sister Li, there's nothing we can do about it. Work is the priority."
Hao Li smiled. The fish she cast had bitten her ear, so naturally she would keep it dangling slowly.
"Manager, work is important, but you also need to pay attention to your personal life, especially since you're only in your early twenties, a time when you're young, strong, and full of energy. Wouldn't it be tough to go to bed without a girlfriend by your side every night?"
Middle-aged women tend to be more outspoken and are not ashamed to discuss these topics with men.
"What can you do if you feel bad? Just bear it."
Hao Li covered her mouth and laughed. Chen Zhe, like many normal men in their twenties, had already exposed his problems.
Then it was time to seduce him.
She also sighed softly.
"Sigh, we're actually in the same boat. I'm not much better off than you..."
Chen Zhe looked at her with feigned surprise.
"Really? Sister Li, aren't you already married? How come you have the same question as me when you have a husband by your side?"
Hao Li took a sip of red wine, her ambiguous eyes seeming to hold a hint of spring; "My husband's physique is... well, let's just say it's not that men's bodies start to decline once they're over 30. Actually, I'm not afraid to admit it, but my husband and I have been sleeping in separate beds for over seven years, and we haven't had a single normal sexual encounter all year round."
Hao Li was telling the truth. In fact, she had discussed this issue with her friends. Most married middle-aged couples have basically become like brothers. As the jokes on the internet say, even a kiss can cause nightmares for several nights.
"Really? Sister Li? You're so beautiful and have such a great figure, how can your husband resist?"
To be honest, Hao Li wasn't particularly beautiful; her features were quite ordinary compared to those of the technicians. However, she maintained a good figure, and the mature woman's charm she exuded was a unique allure.
Hao Li was suddenly pleased to receive Chen Zhe's praise. Originally, she had come with the intention of seducing Chen Zhe and hoping to gain some benefits from him. Even if there were no immediate benefits, she hoped to be tied to Chen Zhe. She was very satisfied with her current job and did not want Chen Zhe to take a fancy to Wu Yuanyuan and then kick her aside.
That was her main purpose in coming here, but now that she found Chen Zhe's voice to be so pleasant, she was also a little excited.
She laughed out loud, pretending to be drunk, and patted Chen Zhe's shoulder.
Touching Chen Zhe's strong arms, Hao Li felt a surge of emotion.
"Manager Chen, you're too kind. I'm old and faded, I'm not pretty anymore!"
She blinked her eyes like a young girl when she spoke.
Her face flushed slightly; the most exciting thing between people is the feeling of familiarity mixed with strangeness.
Some people enjoy having affairs not because the other person is particularly outstanding, but because they experience a thrill of transgression when interacting with unfamiliar people of the opposite sex. This thrill is often addictive and makes it difficult to resist.
Chen Zhe is her boss, a handsome young man who is capable, humble, humorous, and considerate.
It was late at night, and the two were drinking in a room. They were alone together, talking about topics that were typical of relationships.
Whichever one she thought of, Hao Li found it extremely exciting.
So she couldn't help but touch Chen Zhe's shoulder just now; it was an unconscious gesture of hers, an attempt to flirt with the man.
Unfortunately, Chen Zhe didn't get the hang of it.
Chen Zhe remained smiling gently, holding a glass of red wine, and did not engage in any physical playful interaction with her, which left her slightly disappointed.
So she decided to intensify her efforts.
"Manager Chen, I heard you're the top salesperson in the East District, and your massage skills are amazing. My shoulder has been hurting lately, could you take a look at it for me?"
Hao Li spoke casually, implying that she wanted to create an opportunity for physical contact with Chen Zhe.
As expected, Chen Zhe did not refuse.
He put his wine glass on the table and said, "Then come over to the sofa, I'll take a look for you!"
"good!!"
Hao Li quickly put down her wine glass, then took off her high-heeled sandals and lay down on the sofa. Her voluptuous figure formed an S-shape as she lay down.
[She does still retain some charm, haha, no wonder she came to find me; it seems she still has confidence in herself.]
Hao Li was wearing seamless, form-fitting underwear; when she lay down, there were no visible marks.
While waiting for Chen Zhe, her heart was pounding, and she imagined many scenarios for herself.
Chen Zhe sat down next to her, his warm, large hands resting on her shoulders. In that instant, Hao Li got goosebumps all over.
Chen Zhe's massage skills were indeed very impressive, but right now, her mind wasn't on the massage technique, but rather on the strong masculine aura emanating from Chen Zhe.
The masculine energy emanating from this energetic young man was unmatched by middle-aged men, and Hao Li was somewhat captivated.
She subconsciously compared Chen Zhe to the greasy middle-aged man at home. It was fine when she didn't compare them, but when she did, she really wanted to complain about how wronged she felt.
My husband was alright when he was young, and he was quite handsome. But after he turned 30, he gradually became unkempt, slovenly, and greasy. He wouldn't wash his hair for days, and he would smell bad and look ugly when he woke up in the morning.
Good heavens! The thought that a woman with a decent figure like herself had to put up with her husband's slovenly appearance made Hao Li feel increasingly wronged, and at the same time, her desire for Chen Zhe to take things further grew stronger.
However, Chen Zhe behaved very properly, which made her somewhat depressed.
So Hao Li couldn't help herself?
"Manager Chen, my thighs are also a bit sore..."
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