Chapter 140 Control
Wei Yang's words, which revealed his true feelings, had thoroughly aroused Song Lubai's vanity.
She found it a little funny after hearing it.
The smile appeared out of place.
When Wei Yang saw her smile, his heart skipped a beat.
What he said wasn't funny, so what was she laughing at?
"Song Lubai, you can ask anything or say anything directly."
No matter what, things need to be made clear.
He dislikes the feeling of his emotions fluctuating uncontrollably.
Song Lubai stopped laughing and said, "Comrade Wei, I cannot agree with what you just said."
"You said that starting a family isn't just about finding someone to live with, but about finding someone with similar values to walk together."
"But we've never had a spiritual exchange, so how can you be so sure that my thoughts resonate with yours?"
Instead of trying to talk about shared values, it's more effective to just say, "My salary is high, my rank is not low, I have a bright future, and I can give you a good life."
Whether or not people are compatible in spirit is something that people who are well-fed, clothed, and have no worries about food and clothing consider.
She is certain that she can support herself in the future, but she doesn't mind if her partner can raise her standard of living to a higher level.
The saying "poverty-stricken couples face a hundred sorrows" is not just a saying.
Her neighbor, Aunt Niu, lived with more than a dozen family members crammed into one house; poor families in the countryside didn't even have a decent pair of trousers to wear when going out, and a good pair of trousers was rotated among family members when they went out; in the city, not many people had jobs, and their rations were used up before the end of the month, with many families going hungry for several days...
What kind of life do people in rural areas lead? What kind of life do people in cities lead? What kind of life do families in the city with many members but few with formal employment lead?
She's just an ordinary person; she just wants to live a decent life.
She can live a decent life on her own, and if she gets married, her husband must be the one who adds the finishing touch to her life.
She's still young and can support herself in the future, so there's no need to settle down so quickly. She can take her time and look for someone.
Wei Yang was initially quite proud of his earlier declaration of affection.
The state and government cracked down on feudal dregs, prohibited arranged marriages, and advocated freedom of marriage. Wei Yang's understanding of freedom was freedom on a spiritual level.
He wanted to be in a relationship with her, a strong feeling he had never had for anyone else before, and it came from the bottom of his heart.
When they were together, he could feel that she was not averse to him and was friendly towards him, so how could that not be a spiritual connection?
But he couldn't just say something like, "I think you're quite satisfied with me too," which would definitely make her angry.
Wei Yang opened his mouth several times but no sound came out.
Song Lubai added, "Your so-called spiritual compatibility is just a facade. You could say, 'I just admire your looks,' which would sound more honest."
Wei Yang felt a little uncomfortable after being shut down by her words. He didn't think there was anything wrong with what he had just said, but he couldn't refute it. So he simply said in a desperate attempt to get back at her, "Fine, I just admire your looks and want to date you with marriage in mind. What kind of response do you want to give me?"
Song Lubai choked for a moment.
She reacted quickly and said seriously, "Comrade Wei, liking based on physical appearance won't last. I hope you go back and calm down. Perhaps after a while, all these feelings of yours will disappear."
Wei Yang felt that there was an invisible thread between the two of them, and this thread was held in Song Lubai's hand. She could hold it tight or let it go as she pleased.
What she controlled on the other end was not anything else, but his heart.
He had his heart firmly in her grasp.
For a moment, Wei Yang felt that the woman in front of him, who was several years younger than him, had a more mature soul inside her, coldly observing and manipulating everything with ease.
But looking at her serious face, Wei Yang began to despise himself.
How could he make such malicious assumptions about her!
What she said made perfect sense, but things didn't go as he expected, and he couldn't accept that.
He decided he still wanted to fight for himself.
"Comrade Song, you are not me. I am not a fickle person, nor am I the kind of person who acts recklessly when emotions run high or abandons others when passion fades. I swear on my uniform..."
Feeling a little guilty, Song Lubai interrupted him, "Comrade Wei, thank you for your appreciation. Actually, you don't need to say so much to me. I won't consider personal matters until my job is stable."
So you should hold it in for now, but don't go too far.
Wei Yang, who had felt stifled ever since he revealed his true feelings, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It wasn't that she had a problem with him, but rather that she had no plans to settle down yet.
I can finally breathe freely again.
Song Lubai had no idea that by telling the truth under the pangs of her conscience, she had once again put Wei Yang in a very difficult position.
Wei Yang regained his composure and said, "Comrade Song, I was too hasty and caused you trouble. Work really should be the top priority."
Seeing several people approaching from afar, Song Lubai urged them to hurry back, saying, "Comrade Wei, you should go back now. Our 25th Company is here."
Wei Yang glanced back and said worriedly, "If we wait for a few more people to go back together, the tractors that haul coal for your company can't carry many people. By the time we get back to the company, it will definitely be dark."
Song Lubai smiled as she saw him off. When he turned back, she smiled and waved to him.
Good heavens, thank goodness she was quick-witted; she was almost forced to make a statement.
Now it's great, everything is back to normal.
Although things are still a little different, she can enjoy her freedom for a while longer.
The snow fell heavier and heavier, and it took Song Lubai and the others more than two hours to get back to the camp of the 25th Company.
The temperature was getting lower and lower, and I felt chilly. I huddled around the stove for a while before I warmed up.
Lu Shuangshuang carried a basin into the communal room to pour hot water. Song Lubai glanced at her but didn't say anything.
"Comrade Song, I heard you'll be leaving at the end of the month. Time really flies! It was summer when you came, and now it's winter in the blink of an eye."
Song Lubai didn't want to chat with her about everyday things; their relationship wasn't very good to begin with. She casually hummed in response and didn't say anything more.
Lu Shuangshuang continued talking as if she hadn't noticed her coldness.
As Song Lubai was about to get up and leave, she heard her say, "Comrade Song, I've been bad these past few months. I shouldn't have been so petty and argued with you. I've been keeping these words to myself for a long time. You'll be leaving in a month or so, so I thought I should just say them. Once I've said them, I'll feel relieved."
Lu Shuangshuang looked very sincere, as if she was genuinely apologizing for past conflicts.
But Song Lubai found it too strange.
Given Lu Shuangshuang's competitive and ambitious personality, would she genuinely apologize to her?
The grudges between the two in the past were just a few quarrels, nothing worth Lu Shuangshuang having to apologize for. Once she left, the two would have no chance to interact anymore, so there was no need for a "handshake and reconciliation" at all!
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