Chapter 3 (2)
After confirming her relationship with Shi Tongguang, Yu Rui discovered that this man's love history was not as rich as she had imagined.
His smooth talk was a natural gift. Listen to him often enough, and you'll understand that sophistication and sophistication come after the age of thirty. She found him essentially quite poor, even dull. Yu Rui boldly speculated that Shi Tongguang had probably never experienced a passionate love affair (how many people have?).
He made his first fortune when his family repossessed their land during a major urban demolition crisis. Then, a few friends joined him in opening a housekeeping company, earning another fortune. Then, he opened a snail noodle shop, steadily making a living. Now, he lives on dividends—his small, shell-out companies are even more idle than Yu Meng's.
Shi Tongguang was born in the right place and at the right time, but in his twenties, there weren't many girls interested in him. Therefore, when he turned thirty, he desperately needed to find a girl like Yu Rui to fall in love with and make up for his lost youth.
Yu Rui moved out of Yu Shuang's place. She and Shi Tongguang rented a place in a satellite city. Shi, of course, paid for the rent, and they built a little love nest. Yu Rui loved cats, so Shi Tongguang got three. She left early and came back late, leaving Shi Tongguang to cook for the family. When he didn't feel like cooking, he'd take her out for dinner. Whenever Yu Rui had an appointment, he'd always pick her up. He'd mocked Yu Yi for waiting at the hotel entrance on his electric scooter. It's the pot calling the kettle black, but it's even worse—just the electric scooter has been replaced with a car.
Yu Rui felt that Shi Tongguang kept a close eye on her. But she understood him. He had a sense of crisis. If she hadn't grown tired of the big city and wanted to find a place to call home, he probably wouldn't have been destined to be with her.
Yu Rui had certainly been in love before, with Huang Qi and Zu Liangcai. Though the circumstances were different, they all had a simple element. Because they had both given their feelings, they remained friends despite the passage of time. However, what Yu Rui couldn't stand was that Shi Tongguang treated love too seriously. Having never experienced it before, he couldn't help but push it too far now. Shi Tongguang longed to be with her 24/7. He was obsessed with her. And he was incredibly suspicious, and though he tried his best to control himself, it still showed from time to time—like a dog baring its fangs. Yu Rui found it troubling, but she also felt a little sorry for Shi Tongguang. The land had been dry for so long, and now, finally, a downpour, she felt as if a mouth were sucking at her. Hungrily.
Of course, Shi Tongguang was no slouch when it came to money. The second week after they announced their relationship, he started showering her with gifts, bags, cars, and even a house. With Shi around, Yu Rui felt much more comfortable financially. However, she didn't want to spend too much of Shi Tongguang's money. She was in this relationship with the intention of getting married. She was cultivating Shi as a good marriage partner.
A bit older than me. Not too handsome. Not too poor, but not too rich either. Comes from a normal family. Parents who can help out a bit. Preferably a local with some roots. Some education, but not too much. Complex in mind, but simple with her. Generous.
above.
Yu Rui felt that she could handle such a man and thus start her ideal marriage life.
At eleven o'clock in the evening, Shi Tongguang's car was parked on the side of the road. Yu Rui walked out of the hotel, got in, and fastened her seatbelt. In the past, she would always say sorry when getting in a car. But after so many times, she stopped being polite. Shi Tongguang said nothing as the car started moving. He turned on the music. It was Joe Hisaishi, whom Yu Rui liked.
"Turn it off." Yu Rui had a headache. After a long day of noise, any music would be unnecessary.
"Why bother?" Shi Tongguang suddenly said.
Yu Rui said nothing. She checked her phone, looking at the photos everyone in the group had taken on the video chat.
"It's like earning money to buy medicine."
By the time Shi Tongguang said his second sentence, Yu Rui had grasped his central point. He'd always hoped she wouldn't work. It was just that he'd never been so direct in the past. This was the first time he'd said it directly. Yu Rui had considered it; work was indeed tiring, but after just discussing it with Shi, she couldn't immediately devote all her time to him; it was too risky. She also had to make a show of it. Even if she resigned, he would have to beg her. That way, she'd feel justified in spending his money in the future.
Shi Tongguang continued, "Just tell me, is this job still fun?"
Nonsense, what kind of work is fun? Even the most fun thing will become boring if it becomes a job.
"Seeing you like this makes me sad, I feel so bad, I wish I could... I could drink it myself!" Shi Tongguang was a little excited, "I wish I could..."
He wanted to tear those men apart.
He's jealous. He's a male animal.
Yu Rui said, "Isn't this how you make money?" Her tone was helpless.
"I pay you a salary and I provide you with living expenses. Can we just quit?" Finally, we got to the point.
Yu Rui laughed: "That wouldn't be considered keeping a mistress."
"It's so hard to say, I'm your man and you're my woman, isn't this how it should be?"
"I earn quite a bit of money at this job."
"Double it for you!" It seems that Shi Tongguang had already planned it.
It is better to accompany one man than a group of men.
"That won't work either." Yu Rui deliberately blocked her, "Work isn't just about money, it's also about a sense of accomplishment."
"Don't you want to act?"
"I was thinking about it."
"Artists, why do you have to find a job to tie yourself down?" Shi Tongguang advised, "If there's a good play, take it. I'll be your agent and assistant. If there's no play, just rest at home. Isn't that great?"
"Good?"
"That's good. Take a break and take care of your three cats. If you keep working hard, you'll get old." Shi Tongguang said casually.
Yu Rui shuddered. Old? She couldn't be old yet. Before her life became stable, she had to be young. These words struck a chord with her.
Back at the house, Yu Rui showered. Shi Tongguang also undressed and came in. Clearly, he wanted to shower together. Yu Rui, however, felt this was a nuisance. She needed to wash her hair, and it was too inconvenient for the two of them to squeeze together. Shi Tongguang hugged her from behind, but Yu Rui pushed him away. Something was pressing against her. Oops. She felt a little nauseous.
"No." She turned off the shower and said seriously.
Shi Tongguang said a little aggrievedly, "It's not like that in the movies..." Yu Rui hated hearing this the most. She had told him repeatedly before that movies are movies, and real life is real life. Two different things! You found a girlfriend, not an actress. But Shi Tongguang always liked to equate movies with real life. For example, every time he "fried rice", Shi Tongguang would ask a question that Yu Rui hated the most - "Why don't you scream?"
Yu Rui gave a few token moans, her mission accomplished. What was she doing? What was she acting like?! There wasn't so much drama in ordinary days. Did she really think she was the hero? Enough! He wanted a slut in bed, and she wasn't one.
Water splashed. Shi Tongguang stepped forward and tried again.
Yu Rui's face darkened. "I'm very tired."
"Okay..." Shi Tongguang was a little unhappy and walked out naked.
Before moving out, Yu Meng had a heart-to-heart talk with Yu Shuang. The gist: She suggested that Yu Shuang move in with Kang Long as soon as possible and give it a try. "Since we're all aiming for marriage, it's best to get straight to the point. If we can get along, we can consider getting a marriage certificate and selling insurance."
Yu Shuang didn't understand, "What kind of insurance should I buy?"
Yu Meng reminded, "Didn't he say you'd be the insurance beneficiary?"
Ahem, my elder sister still remembers this.
Yu Shuang said, "Not good. You don't know the whole story."
Yu Meng said, "How else do you know him? Xiaobai recommended him. You've already met him, his work, and his elderly mother working in the fields. How else do you know? We need to get to know him quickly. Just think of it as sharing a house with him." Yu Shuang thought this was a good idea, but it still felt a bit against their "principle of fairness."
"It's not good to have him come to my house all the time."
Yu Meng had never seen such a blind girl before, and she was anxious. "Then why don't you arrange it yourself? He comes to stay at your place for a few days, and you stay at his for a few days. It would be so fresh." Yu Shuang thought about it and finally admitted that this was a good way to advance the relationship, but she also felt that it was not her turn to bring it up. Yu Meng said, "I'll bring it up for you! Okay! Seriously, if I had a daughter like you, I'd be so pissed off."
Everything went smoothly. Yu Meng brought it up, and Kang Long didn't think it was a big deal. He made it clear that he and Yu Shuang were aiming for marriage. They needed to get used to each other first. From a scientific perspective, it was like breeding a new breed, which was essential. Once the breeding was successful, they could then promote it on a large scale. However, privately, Yu Shuang and Kang Long agreed to live together, but not share the same room or bed for the time being.
Both parties began their lives as equals. No one owed anyone anything. As soon as Yu Meng's small house was reclaimed, she would move out. However, she had a lot of clothes, which she temporarily left at Shuang's place. Shuang's house was large, so she would come back and clean them up later. Kang Long "inherited" Yu Meng's room. Yu Shuang warned him, "Don't open the big cabinet." It was filled with all of Yu Meng's "magic weapons." Kang Long sighed.
"You don't have any bad habits, right?" Yu Shuang asked.
"Which way?"
"Eating, drinking, whoring, gambling, smoking, cheating, deceiving, stealing."
"A little drink now and then."
"Okay," Yu Shuang said, "but enough is enough."
"Yes!" Kang Long performed the Qing Palace greeting.
Yu Shuang laughed, "Are you imitating Kangxi or Qianlong, Mr. Kanglong?"
Kanglong replied: "Xueerkang."
Yu Shuang turned his head and said, "It's a pity that I'm not Ziwei."
"It's okay if it's Xiaoyanzi."
Yu Shuang suddenly turned around and made a twisting gesture, "Once you enter this room, if you obey me, I will be Xiaoyanzi. If you don't obey me, I will be Rong Mama!"
Wow! Kanglong likes this kind of wild horse with a lot of changes.
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