There are definitely differences.
"But it doesn't seem quite right. Could you please give me a bunch of agapanthus?"
One second Xia Nuan felt her heart was about to fly away, the next second her face was so dark it looked like it could drip water.
"I'm not going shopping anymore, I want to go home."
For Li Dong, giving roses was too common.
But summer warmth is not suitable for it at this moment.
Xia Nuan even felt somewhat wronged.
Therefore, he felt that agapanthus was more suitable for her.
For some reason, the atmosphere between the two suddenly became less harmonious.
Even with a mask on, Xia Nuan's puffy cheeks were still visible.
His big eyes were wide open.
"What's wrong? Are you unhappy about receiving agapanthus?"
Xia Nuan thought to herself, "What an idiot! Wouldn't it be better to buy a bouquet of roses and ask her to be my girlfriend in this wonderful atmosphere?"
Maybe she'll agree on a whim, right?
"Rose doesn't suit your temperament."
Xia Nuan: "??????"
I'm speechless.
Are you kidding me?
Does this mean she doesn't deserve roses?
"I'm going back now."
"Not leaving?"
With the atmosphere like this, who can even go?!
"I have an appointment with Sister Jing tonight and I have something to do."
Instead of taking Li Dongyang home, she told him to take a taxi.
Afterwards, I went to a casual bar by myself.
When Li Jing arrived, Xia Nuan was slumped over the table, venting her anger on a bunch of agapanthus petals.
"What's wrong? Why did you come out so happily, only to end up here drinking your sorrows away?"
Xia Nuan didn't say anything and casually placed the bunch of agapanthus flowers on the sofa.
She initially wanted to throw it away, but couldn't bear to part with it, after all, it was the first bouquet of flowers Li Dongyang had ever given her.
Xia Nuan appears to be a very proud and aloof person, but this is because she doesn't like to talk and has a cold personality, which gives others this misconception.
Upon hearing Li Jing's voice, Xia Nuan turned to look at her and replied, "Sister Jing, you're here?"
"Can I do it if I don't come?"
"What's going on? Why did you go out so happily and end up drinking here?"
Xia Nuan lay weakly on the table and said, "Sister Jing, have you ever seen someone give you agapanthus flowers?"
"Agapanthus?"
Li Jing was slightly taken aback: "Agapanthus?"
Xia Nuan nodded: "Yes, Agapanthus."
"These flowers would be a really nice gift for your girlfriend."
Agapanthus, also known as the love flower, is one of the most popular flowers on the list of flowers that express love.
Using it to express love is far better than the symbolism of roses.
Personally, I think that thing is too superficial.
Agapanthus is more meaningful.
Although Li Jing is not a seasoned player in the dating scene, she has seen all sorts of people in the industry, and the more she sees, the more knowledgeable she becomes.
She used to think that roses were the only flowers to give as gifts, but later she learned that there were flowers even more suitable for giving to a girlfriend than roses, namely agapanthus.
"Would you like more? I'll refill your glass."
"I'm not drinking anymore, I have something to do." Xia Nuan got up, grabbed her trench coat from the side, picked up the flowers from the sofa, and hurriedly left.
Li Jing was left standing there, stunned. "They promised to invite me out for drinks, but before we even had a drink, the person who invited me out has already left."
"Sister Jing, you pay the bill later, and I'll give you double when we get back."
Li Jing: "————!"
Looking at the untouched fruit platter and two bottles of wine on the table, Li Jing was troubled.
He then took out his phone and found the phone number that had been lying there for a long time in his contacts.
"Qing girl, do you have time to come out for a drink?"
"I told you not to call me 'little girl' anymore. You're only a few years older than me, but you act like you're a senior."
"Where do I send my location?"
In a high-end apartment building.
A woman, wearing a bathrobe, was rubbing her freshly washed hair while talking on the phone.
The woman was none other than Zhang Qing, who had previously arranged a blind date for Lin Wan.
She and Li Jing are good friends.
"I'll be there after I've dried my hair."
"I just happened to ask you to help me analyze the situation."
Li Jing chuckled on the phone, "No problem, I'm all ears."
Zhang Qing lives relatively close to the bar, about a 10-minute drive away.
When I opened the door at the address Li Jing gave me, I saw Li Jing holding a bottle of wine and chugging it.
"You're here, please have a seat."
Under the dim light, Li Jing held the microphone and sang loudly.
Who in the entertainment industry can't sing a song or two?
Zhang Qing closed the door and took off her coat, casually tossing it onto the sofa.
He walked over to Li Jing and sat down next to her.
"Let's have a clash."
"What brings you to the mood for drinks today?"
Zhang Qing picked up the beer bottle on the table and took a sip.
"By the way, what made you decide to come out and drink with me today?"
"I was extremely busy dealing with my boss's personal life recently."
"So, what's the current situation between President Lin and Su Yipeng?"
Zhang Qing sighed, "This matter has caused quite a stir within the family, so it's not a good thing."
"Ms. Lin's mother is strongly opposed to her marriage with Su Yipeng. Last time, the old man even arranged for Ms. Lin to go on a blind date."
"But she didn't go; she asked me to go instead."
"The guy across from me is handsome; he seems to have been tricked into going on a blind date too."
"He's quite handsome. In terms of height, looks, and temperament, he's no less handsome than the young heartthrobs in our company."
"What, you've taken a liking to it?"
Zhang Qing didn't speak, but stared at Li Jing with half-closed eyes.
Ding ding!
The two bottles collided.
"My mom has been pressuring me to get married lately."
Li Jing: "So you're saying you want to get married and stop being a single person?"
“It’s not a matter of whether I want to or not. You’ve been to my house before and you know my mom’s personality.”
"I don't know if it's because I'm going through menopause, but every time I go home alone, it's like I'm about to explode. It's like I'm the only one who's not happy."
"To be honest, what has marriage really given us women?"
"The country encourages having three children, hospitals promote natural childbirth and breastfeeding, experts advise against grandparents raising children, children crave their mothers' constant companionship, husbands hope their wives are beautiful and can earn money to support the family, parents-in-law hope their daughters-in-law are thrifty and hardworking, and society advocates for women's independence. One person lives like a thousand troops."
"Who the hell would want to get married in a situation like this?"
"Yes, every word hits home."
"The key is that men don't need to make any changes. If they meet a responsible one, they may have a happy life."
"If you meet a scumbag, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. What's the point of a woman getting married then?"
"If all the changes are due to women, then why should we get married?"
Li Jing and Zhang Qing are both insightful people. After working for so many years, they own their own cars and houses and live a comfortable life without having to worry about others. This is the main reason why they don't want to get married at this age.
What exactly does marriage bring to women?
Zhang Qing sighed deeply, "If we really want a child to carry on the family line, we can find a special agency and get whatever we want. Then we can raise the child ourselves without getting angry."
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