Chapter 518: Free
"Some things are easier said than done." Jiang Budu lowered his head and remained silent for a long time before he managed to squeeze out this reply from his throat.
He had never been troubled by relationships between men and women. When he was helping people around him analyze and give advice, he never thought that one day he would be deeply trapped in it and unable to extricate himself. He had a lot of reasons to advise others, but when it came to himself, he felt even more powerless.
The most desperate thing is not having no clue or being unable to think of a solution, but being clearly aware that all the roads are blocked by one's own hands, and even blaming others for comfort is not an option.
Fu Xijing saw Jiang Budu like this, but did not take advantage of the situation to mock him. Normally, it was just a joke, but now he could see that Jiang Budu was really sad.
"What's wrong with you today?" Fu Xijing was curious about the reason for his behavior: "Have you met Tang Qing?"
"No." Jiang Budu took a breath, "I met her boyfriend."
Fu Xijing: "Did you go find someone?"
Jiang Budu: "He went to Hengyuan to sign the contract today."
Fu Xijing frowned, his expression becoming more serious. "Did he agree to cooperate with Hengyuan?"
Fu Xijing knew that Jiang Budu asked Jiang Mozhou to negotiate cooperation with PE, but he thought it was inappropriate.
Even though he knew that Jiang Budu's starting point was to help Shi Chen's career advance to a higher level, he had a long criminal record, and Tang Qing would definitely be on guard if he knew about it.
Logically speaking, even if Shi Chen wanted to take Tang Qing's feelings into consideration, he would not sign this contract.
"Does Tang Qing know?" Fu Xijing asked Jiang Budu.
Hengyuan has shares in Jiang Budu. Even if he is not the main person in charge, there are still many connections between them. This is so annoying.
"She knows." Jiang Budu thought of Qin Yu's words and laughed at himself. "She doesn't mind either."
Fu Xijing: "..."
Jiang Budu: "I'm thinking, after all these years, she might really have never liked me at all."
He wiped his eyes and said, "Shi Chen is her white moonlight."
"There's no point in researching this now," Fu Xijing said. "Anyone with a clear mind wouldn't seek death with your previous behavior."
Jiang Budu did not refute, but just whispered: "You and Song Yi can get together again, I think I have a chance too."
Fu Xijing: "I am different from you, and Song Yi is different from Tang Qing."
"I wasn't good enough to Song Yi back then, but during those years in Rome, she was the only one by my side." Fu Xijing said the most crucial point, "I talked to Song Yi about it. If I was like you, she wouldn't give me any chances again."
Jiang Budu was silenced again by Fu Xijing's words - yes, how could he forget that when he was raising Tang Qing by his side in Haicheng, he had always been surrounded by beautiful women.
At that time, he did not regard Tang Qing as his official girlfriend. He just wanted to have fun on a whim. Naturally, it was impossible for him to "keep his chastity" for her. The most he could do was not to have two girlfriends after the relationship was officially confirmed. As for someone who was kept by his side for entertainment, it was not worth his time to think about her.
Therefore, during that period, he would not refuse any woman who came up to him and going out for dinner and dates were commonplace.
Tang Qing didn't react at all at that time. Even when he was talking on the phone with another woman in front of her, she acted as if she didn't hear it and didn't make a fuss. She was a perfect lover.
"Do you remember now?" Fu Xijing sighed when he saw Jiang Budu's white knuckles. "You have reached this point step by step."
"Do you know why people suffer?" Fu Xijing asked him.
Jiang Budu raised his eyelids and looked at him.
"There's no pain in walking a firm path. People's pain comes from wandering," Fu Xijing said. "You know, our views on love have always been different, but if you can stay the same as before, you can get along just fine."
Making friends is always about seeking common ground while reserving differences. It is impossible for two people in this world to have the same attitude and opinions towards everything. He and Jiang Budu both value face, but have completely different views on love and marriage. There is only difference in opinions, not superiority or inferiority. Fu Xijing has never commented on Jiang Budu's private life, nor has he thought about changing his views.
He always thought that Jiang Budu would be able to walk smoothly on the path he chose, but now, he was the one who was wavering.
How can a person who regards marriage as a combination of interests and has never thought about taking a relationship seriously not be in pain when he suddenly becomes dependent on one person, which is completely contrary to his previous behavior?
"You're right." Jiang Budu thought carefully about Fu Xijing's words and laughed at himself again, "I'm a jerk. I'm like this today... I brought this upon myself."
Fu Xijing did not respond. It was obvious that Jiang Budu had not completely accepted the reality and he still needed time to get over it.
"Shi Chen, you're more courageous than I thought." Jiang Budu recalled Shi Chen's attitude just now, leaned back on the sofa, and said hoarsely: "I know why Tang Qing likes him."
Fu Xijing: "Did you cause trouble for him?"
Jiang Budu: "Yes."
"But he didn't back down and just confronted me head-on." He took a deep breath, his tone full of self-mockery.
Jiang Budu's words were not complete, but Fu Xijing still heard the hidden meaning in his words - if Shi Chen gave in because of his difficulties, Jiang Budu would definitely use this as a reason not to let go. He could at least brainwash himself by saying that Shi Chen was not as perfect as he imagined, and did not love Tang Qing as much as he said.
But Shi Chen refused to give in. Even though he knew that there was a huge gap in their hard power and that there was no benefit in offending him, he still did not back down.
Jiang Budu subconsciously believed that men would put their careers first, because he always did so, so he naturally thought that Shi Chen would also back down, but he didn't expect that he would not accept it.
No wonder Jiang Budu had a mental breakdown - he knew that Shi Chen's love was more impressive than his, and he was completely outshined.
"It's good for Tang Qing to be with him." Fu Xijing said, "Don't waste your time. Let's wait and see."
"Look back." Jiang Budu repeated these three words.
This is probably the word he has heard the most recently.
A clear-headed person will not be trapped in the past. He certainly understands this truth, but he seems to have no idea how to "look back".
His career and life have been moving forward and have never stopped over the years.
As for feelings.
Look back—to find the next person?
He seemed to have lost interest and passion.
"There are still decades to go, and you'll eventually get over it," Fu Xijing said. "If it really doesn't work out, go get some psychological counseling."
Fu Xijing is not particularly good at comforting others. He has done his best just now.
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