Chapter 113 Extra: Fifty Questions on Husband-Wife Compatibility
A beam of light shone on the host.
Host (turns around): Hello everyone! It is an honor to have our two main guests here today for our "Fifty Questions on Husband-Wife Compatibility".
The light fell on the sofa opposite the host, illuminating the two men.
One person nodded slightly, the ginkgo leaf earring in their left ear swaying gently with the movement. Dressed in a white shirt and black trousers, with a small braid draped over their right shoulder, they exuded a refined and elegant air, like a delicate landscape painting.
A man sat arrogantly with his legs crossed on the sofa, taking up most of the space. His hands were resting on the back of the sofa, exuding an aggressive aura. He was dressed in black work pants and Martin boots, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. His features were deep-set, yet he appeared somewhat fierce and sinister, making people afraid to approach him.
Host: This episode has only one keyword: honesty! Let's open our hearts and play a sweet truth-or-dare game! Are you two ready? If you are, let's begin—
1. Please introduce yourselves by name.
Bai Chenzhu: Jiang Ye, the Ye in Ye Wang... I think it's more like the Ye in Ye Ma, which means wild horse that can't be held back once it starts running.
Jiang Ye: Bai Chenzhu, Bai as in white wood, Chenzhu as in green bamboo in the mortal world, the name is elegant and pleasant to hear, the writing reflects the person.
2. What is your age?
Bai Chenzhu: Which one should we use to calculate this? (Looks at Jiang Ye)
Jiang Ye: Of course, we'll count based on the youngest one. I'm 20!
Bai Chenzhu (nods): 21 years old.
3. What is your height?
Bai Chenzhu: ...186.6cm.
Jiang Ye: Haha! I'm 187cm, a round number!
Bai Chenzhu: Are you laughing again?
Jiang Ye: I'll buy you a pair of shoes later.
Bai Chenzhu: (indifferently) No need, get lost.
4. What do you think your personality is?
Bai Chenzhu: Sunny, cheerful, enthusiastic and lively.
Jiang Ye: magnanimous, mature and steady, kind-hearted, helpful... there are too many to list.
5. What do you think the other person's personality is?
Bai Chenzhu: Unreliable, petty, immature, frivolous, stubborn, occasionally kind, domineering and unreasonable...
Jiang Ye: (Knocking on the table in dissatisfaction) Hey, why are they all reversed?
Bai Chenzhu: Because the opposite is correct.
Jiang Ye: (gritting his teeth) Aren't you the same? Aloof and quiet, cold and distant.
Bai Chenzhu: (Seriously) I am not.
Jiang Ye: ...Okay, I'll take the case.
Bai Chenzhu: Actually, it's quite cute.
Jiang Ye: (Heartbeats out of rhythm) Actually, you're quite enthusiastic and lively too.
6. Where did you first meet?
Bai Chenzhu: Nightclub.
Jiangye: by the roadside.
Bai Chenzhu glanced at Jiang Ye.
Jiang Ye: I don't even remember the nightclub time. Wasn't our first meeting on the roadside? You were squatting pitifully by the roadside late at night, and I picked you up and took you home.
Bai Chenzhu: Hmm? Yes, that's right.
7. What was your first impression of the other person?
Bai Chenzhu: A cynical young master, quite wicked.
Jiang Ye: A refined, pretty boy who looks easy to bully.
8. What do you like most about your partner?
Jiang Ye: I like both of them.
Bai Chenzhu frowned.
Jiang Ye: (Quickly waving his hand) I didn't say anything.
Bai Chenzhu: (Looks away) Courageous, passionate, like fire. I admire people like that, even though I sometimes get burned by them.
Jiang Ye: (Relieved) Gentle, thoughtful, like water, but water can be cold sometimes, quite freezing to the touch.
9. What's your problem?
Bai Chenzhu: I admit I'm quite selfish and indifferent, and I can't and don't want to change.
Jiang Ye: What could be wrong with me?
10. What do you think is the other person's fault?
Bai Chenzhu: Aesthetic sense is a big problem. The brightly colored clothes are so irritating to my eyes.
Jiang Ye: A-Zhu is fine. (Pauses) Didn't you throw them all away? Now I obediently wear the outfits you put together.
Bai Chenzhu: (Glancing at Jiang Ye) Yesterday I found a new pink short-sleeved shirt under the closet, with a mole printed on it.
Jiang Ye: Don't you think it's cute?
Bai Chenzhu: Let's talk about it when we get home.
11. How should you address the other person?
Bai Chenzhu: His name is easy to pronounce, so I just call him by his full name.
Jiang Ye: Ah Zhu~ Baby~ Darling~
12. How would you like to be addressed by the other person?
Bai Chenzhu: Call him whatever you want, as long as he's happy.
Jiang Ye: Call me husband! Call me baby! Call me darling!
13. Who fell in love first?
Bai Chenzhu: Me.
Jiang Ye: Me.
They exchanged a glance.
Bai Chenzhu: It's me, isn't it? Have you forgotten what happened in Jinqiu Village?
Jiang Ye: I haven't forgotten, but I became interested in you much earlier.
Bai Chenzhu: Being interested doesn't mean being moved, right? You blockhead.
Jiang Ye: (Loudly thinking) Doesn't that count?
14. Who confessed first?
Jiang Ye: (Raises hand) This must be me!
Bai Chenzhu: Well, if I were to formally confess, it would be to Jiang Ye.
15. Do you prefer the other person to take the initiative or be passive?
Bai Chenzhu: He's too proactive. I mean, at times, his enthusiasm is so overwhelming that it's suffocating. It would be better if he were a little more passive.
Jiang Ye: I hope he'll be more passive and not always try to take the initiative from me.
Bai Chenzhu: (facepalm in exasperation) ...Who stole whom?
Jiang Ye: Whoever grabs it gets to keep it.
16. What stage has your relationship reached?
Bai Chenzhu: Lover.
Jiang Ye: My lover.
17. What are your attributes?
(Speaking at the same time)
Bai Chenzhu: Privacy.
Jiang Ye: The receiver.
18. Why was this decision made?
Bai Chenzhu: I don't like being passively manipulated; I feel insecure. I'm only slightly better now.
Jiang Ye: He likes it. Besides, I'm strong, and I'm afraid I'll hurt him if I come.
19. What is your favorite pose?
Bai Chenzhu: A more traditional one.
Jiang Ye: Face to face! Above! Above! I want to be on top!
Bai Chenzhu quickly covered his mouth.
20. Who were their ideal types before they met?
Bai Chenzhu: Fair-skinned, beautiful, long-legged, gentle and charming, and we treat each other with respect. (Glancing at Jiang Ye) It's fine as it is now.
Jiang Ye: Uh, it's similar to the above, but I like someone who's passionate and fiery, a bit virtuous and domestic, and preferably someone who's clingy and whose life revolves around me. Of course, A-Zhu is much better than the mannequin I imagined.
21. What is the most attractive thing about him to you?
Jiang Ye: Eyes. His eyes are very beautiful, bright and expressive.
Bai Chenzhu: ...legs.
Jiang Ye: What?
Bai Chenzhu: Fair skin, beautiful face, and long legs, at least you have long legs.
Jiang Ye was pleasantly surprised.
22. What is your favorite food?
Bai Chenzhu: She likes sweets, drinks sweet drinks, and enjoys sweet foods.
Jiang Ye: I like eating candy now, and I like it even more if A-Zhu gives it to me.
23. Who usually cooks?
Bai Chenzhu: We rarely do it; it's something the team does together.
Jiang Ye: A-Zhu rarely cooks, but I think his food is delicious.
24. Is their relationship public or secret?
Bai Chenzhu: I don't care about this. Those who know, know; those who don't, I haven't specifically explained. I'd say it's semi-public.
Jiang Ye: It must be made public! I want to announce it to the whole world!
25. What are your plans for the future?
Bai Chenzhu: I've had enough of being out here. I'll go back to work at the 'Tower', buy a house, work from nine to five, and live a peaceful life with Jiang Ye.
Jiang Ye: (Clenches fist) I want to become stronger! Strong enough to deal with all unstable factors.
26. If you suspect that your partner is having an affair, what would you do?
Jiang Ye: He killed the third party.
Bai Chenzhu: (coldly) Kill them all.
27. Do you believe in love at first sight or love that grows over time?
Bai Chenzhu: Feelings grow over time.
Jiang Ye: Love at first sight.
28. What do you feel happiest doing?
Bai Chenzhu: Being with someone makes me happy.
Jiang Ye: During in-depth exchanges.
29. Do you argue?
Bai Chenzhu: Yes.
Jiang Ye: (Confused) No.
30. What are the typical signs that the other person is angry?
Bai Chenzhu: Pretend nothing happened, or keep laughing.
Jiang Ye: Has he ever been angry? It seems there have been times when he ignored me.
31. If you have an argument, who will give in first?
Bai Chenzhu: Jiang Ye. I hadn't calmed down yet when he came over, and I couldn't argue with him at all.
Jiang Ye: Huh?
32. What do you think is the most effective way to make up?
Bai Chenzhu: Let's open our hearts and have a good chat. The most important thing about living together is communication.
Jiang Ye: Huh? How can you make up without arguing?
33. Who is more prone to jealousy?
Bai Chenzhu: Logically speaking, it should be me, since Jiang Ye originally liked women, but now I've turned him into a lesbian, so I have to be wary of both men and women. But actually, he makes me feel safer... (glances at Jiang Ye, hesitates to speak)
Jiang Ye: Me. He's good-looking, I have to be careful.
34. In relationships, are you more used to taking care of others or being taken care of?
Bai Chenzhu: To take care of people.
Jiang Ye: To take care of someone.
35. Have you ever thought, "If only I had met this person sooner"? If so, when would you like to have met them earlier?
Bai Chenzhu: I don't want that. If it had happened earlier, I would have been more outspoken, and Jiang Ye would have been living a life of debauchery. If we had met then, it probably wouldn't have sparked a flame of love. Now it's just right.
Jiang Ye: Yes. I'd like to see a younger version of A-Zhu, preferably during his school days, like being deskmates or something. I want to see his youthful, innocent student appearance.
36. Are there any details about the other person that left a deep impression on you, but the other person didn't even realize it?
Bai Chenzhu: He looks great when he drives. He looks great when he's teaching Tang Zhao and me. He drives with the ease of handling a toy. Actually, I used to get carsick, but I don't get carsick when he drives, and that's something I'll remember for a long time.
Jiang Ye: When he was sick. Although I felt sorry for him, his clingy behavior was just like a freshly baked rice cake. I wish he could always be like that.
37. What habits did you develop because of your partner?
Bai Chenzhu: I learned basic first aid knowledge from Sister Zhuohua, as well as how to change dressings and bandages.
Jiang Ye: All my cool and stylish clothes are gone, waaaaah...
38. Have you ever thought about how the other person would feel without you?
Bai Chenzhu: He might become more ruthless and crazy. To put it bluntly, there's a high probability that he'll die young. For a specific example, you can refer to the incident at the alien base.
Jiang Ye: He's a bit socially awkward, but he's quite self-reliant. He might find a place to live in seclusion and become a pitiful little guy who can live quite well on his own.
39. How do you usually celebrate someone's birthday?
Bai Chenzhu: We'll celebrate at home, sing him a birthday song, prepare lots of gifts, and enjoy some time alone together.
Jiang Ye: Take him out to play, set up a romantic location, have a grand party, and let him have a great time!
40. What kind of birthday gift would you give to the other person?
Bai Chenzhu: I prefer things I make myself, like longevity noodles, cakes I bake, and meals I cook...
Jiang Ye: Of course, I'll give it to myself! Haha, just kidding. At least there should be flowers, and maybe some watches or cars that men like (scratching his head).
41. What kind of gift would you like to receive for your birthday?
Bai Chenzhu: Just wish me a happy birthday and spend a day with me.
Jiang Ye: Kisses, hugs, and cuddles.
42. What small animals do you like?
Bai Chenzhu: Gray wolf, or a cute big dog.
Jiang Ye: Little Butterfly.
43. If you were to use an animal as a metaphor, what would it be?
Bai Chenzhu: ...Why is this question grouped with the previous one?
Jiang Ye: Little butterfly~
44. If you were to describe the other person's smell, what would it be?
Bai Chenzhu: Strong liquor, or rather, scorched earth, burning hot with a hint of burnt wood, a bit heavy.
Jiang Ye: The foot of the mountain is covered with flowers, the thawing stream babbles, and the distant mountain peaks are covered in snow. At this moment, a breeze blows, and that's probably the feeling.
45. How much do you like the other person?
Bai Chenzhu: I never thought I would have a lover in my life. From now on, I will only have Jiang Ye.
Jiang Ye: I am willing to let him know all my little secrets, and I am also willing to understand everything about him, and I look forward to resonating with him on a spiritual level and walking hand in hand in the future.
46. Is there a time when the other person is particularly clingy?
Bai Chenzhu: You should ask the other person the other way around, "Are there times when the other person isn't clingy?" My answer is "No."
Jiang Ye: When he's sick, when he's vulnerable, it's like he'll break if you don't give him a hug.
47. What is your ideal love like?
Bai Chenzhu: Shared values, mutual trust, mutual support, mutual growth, and becoming each other's safe haven.
Jiang Ye: We are inseparable.
48. If there is a conflict in future career development (such as being in different locations), who do you think should be prioritized?
Bai Chenzhu: We prioritize our future, but of course we will also consider our own development direction.
Jiang Ye: A-Zhu is right, we also need to consider our future plans. For example, if we're in a long-distance relationship, we need to think about where we plan to settle down before making a decision. I will try my best to resolve conflicts rather than thinking about silly questions like who should be sacrificed.
49. What do you think is the most crucial factor in maintaining a long-term relationship?
Bai Chenzhu: Communication, exchange.
Jiang Ye: Proactive, straightforward, and enthusiastic.
50. What are your biggest expectations and worries about your future?
Bai Chenzhu: I look forward to a stable life in the future, where I can settle down with Jiang Ye and raise a pet. Life will be very cozy. But I am also worried that Jiang Ye will not like this kind of life. He is not the type to stay still. For him, 'stability' means 'constraint'.
Jiang Ye: I hope the future will be like now, with A-Zhu by my side and other friends to accompany me. I think such a life is very happy. (Looking at Bai Chenzhu) You are willing to travel around with me, so of course I am willing to settle down with you. What is there to worry about?
Bai Chenzhu: (Looking down) That's why I envy your personality. Unlike me, I always think too much, about the past and the future, and I neglect the present.
Jiang Ye: But I also really appreciate that you're thinking about our future. (He takes Bai Chenzhu's hand) We have a long future ahead of us, you can take your time to think it over.
"Okay." Bai Chenzhu smiled, a touch of gentleness appearing on her usually cold face, and took his hand in return.
Host: That concludes today's event! Thank you both for your answers. We wish you both a long and happy life together, like flowers blooming side by side, never to be separated! (Sprinkling flowers)
The lights were turned off, and the surrounding staff came out to tidy up the scene.
Bai Chenzhu pulled Jiang Ye up with their hands clasped together, and they exchanged greetings with the host.
Jiang Ye took out his car keys, circled them around his index finger, and twirled them, making a soft metallic sound. "What are we having for dinner tonight?"
Bai Chenzhu led him outside, saying, "Didn't you say I'm a good cook? What would you like to eat tonight? You can order."
Jiang Ye leaned forward, not holding back at all, "Really? Great! I'll help you. I want to eat mushroom stewed chicken, perilla braised duck, sweet and sour pork ribs, steamed sea bass..."
Bai Chenzhu listened to the whole thing with great helplessness, "All meat?"
Jiang Ye smiled and said, "Let's add some of your favorite vegetables and buy some fruit for dessert. Didn't you say you wanted to eat oranges yesterday? We can go to the supermarket to check later."
The host looked up and watched the two walk side by side into the light outside, their everyday conversation growing softer and softer until it finally dissipated in the wind.
Author's Note:
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