Chapter 3 (8)
The small garden outside the concert hall. Cold weather. Dark and windy.
"Let's split it up." Yu Shuang went straight to the point.
"Not really."
"I figured it out."
"You can slowly adjust and adapt."
"That's not the problem."
"You hate me?" Kang Long didn't like these two words.
"No."
"Then why must we separate?"
"It's my fault," Yu Shuang shrank his neck, "It's my fault for not explaining it clearly at the beginning."
"It's not too late now."
Yu Shuang sniffed, "No, that wouldn't be fair to you."
"It's okay. I'm a man, so it's no big deal if I suffer a little. I was reckless, and I apologize. I should respect you and not... ahem... be chauvinistic." Kang Long paused for a second and said, "You can't be feminist either."
"That's excessive stress."
Conlon continued, "We're the same."
"What?"
"They are all orphans."
"You have a dad."
"Then you have a younger brother." Kang Long said, "In terms of age, occupation, and pursuits, we are quite suitable and have the basis for marriage."
Yu Shuang quickly interrupted him, "I don't want to get married now."
Kang Long stared at her, speechless. The argumentation methods he used in scientific research seemed ineffective in front of Yu Shuang. "I don't want to get married," she repeated, emphasizing. "I made the wrong choice from the beginning. My mom passed away, and I was devastated. I was afraid of living alone, so I found you. But now I realize I'm not ready for marriage at all. The thought of getting married and being with someone day and night..." Yu Shuang's hands fluttered in excitement, like chicken claws. "Being together day and night, I just... I can't stand it..."
"I understand." Kang Long breathed out. At this point, he could only understand. He also believed that married life was a drain on people. Every day was mired in the mundane routine of cooking, raising children, endless housework, and trivial arguments.
trouble.
"So," Yu Shuang said, holding her right hand with her left hand and pushing down, looking a bit like a girl, "let's divide it."
"I disagree."
"I can't do anything unfair."
"If I don't want to get married, then I won't," Kang Long said. "Actually, I'm not ready for marriage either." He paused, then added, "Just like you, my mom passed away, and I was a little panicked. Everyone told me I should get married and have a family."
"But……"
"Fair. Still fair."
"but……"
"If we don't talk about marriage, then we can be lovers."
"Lover?" Yu Shuang looked at Kang Long. She never thought that this word would come out of the old-fashioned Kang Long's mouth.
"Lover?" Yu Shuang repeated, "Mistress? Love..." The more he thought about it, the more outrageous it became.
Kang Long reached out and gently nodded her head. "What head? Lover, someone with feelings."
In the entrance hall, Yu Rui and Bai Yuankai chatted cheerfully. This time, they were both more relaxed. Moreover, having just been immersed in classical music, they were in high spirits. Yu Rui couldn't help but praise Yuankai. Yuankai accepted the compliment without a trace of regret.
Excellence is a habit. Yu Rui likes Yuan Kai's straightforward attitude. Now that she has a boyfriend, she can appreciate him with a sense of relief.
It was about appreciation, not possession. With the psychological burden released, communication became more natural. Yuan Kai also found Yu Rui very charming that day. She was as elegant as a chrysanthemum, her breath as fragrant as an orchid. She analyzed classical music with great understanding and had a professional eye for stage performance—he had almost forgotten that she was an actress, professionally trained, and in this respect, she could be his teacher.
Yu Rui checked her watch. Shi Tongguang hadn't arrived yet, and she was waiting for him. Seeing Yu Rui checking the time, Yuan Kai thought she was wasting her time, so he quickly ended the conversation and asked if she wanted a ride. Yu Rui declined. "It's not convenient to take a taxi. I'll take you. It's on our way," Yuan Kai said, maintaining his gentlemanly demeanor.
"Really?" Yu Rui said, a bit embarrassed. "I'm waiting for a friend. You go first." She didn't say it was her boyfriend. Instinctively, she didn't want Bai Yuankai to see Shi Tongguang. At least not in this kind of setting.
A few children came running out of the exit, bounding and bumping into Yu Rui. Her high heels made her stumble. Yuan Kai quickly reached out and grabbed her arm.
Her arms are so thin! Yuan Kai's first feeling was.
The incident happened suddenly, and the force was so strong that Yu Rui was pulled back and almost fell into Yuan Kai's arms. He had to hold her steady to restore balance. Yu Rui's face flushed, and she didn't know if it was because she was too bored after just coming out of the concert hall, or because of something else.
There was someone behind me called Xiaorui.
Yu Rui turned around hastily. Shi Tongguang was coming, jogging.
Did he see what just happened? Yu Rui muttered. It was hard to explain. It was nothing, no need to play it darkly. Old Shi arrived. The two men faced each other, and Yu Rui had to make official introductions. To Shi Tongguang, she said, "This is Mr. Bai." To Bai Yuankai, she said, "This is my boyfriend."
It was Yuankai's turn to be surprised. Finding a boyfriend like this? But this doubt only lingered in Bai Yuankai's mind for a second before vanishing. No man is ugly. Take, for example, Yun, Lin. Bai Yuankai wasn't one to judge people by appearance, especially not men.
A man's strength matters.
Since such an outstanding beauty like Yu Rui chose him, he must have some outstanding qualities.
After shaking hands, Shi Tongguang asked Yuan Kai for his business card.
Bai Yuankai felt around and said, "I don't think I brought it." He was a guest today, and he was wearing a new suit. "It's in the car," he said. Shi Tongguang really wanted to go with him to the car to get it. Yu Rui stopped him, "Tongguang! Forget it." Who still cared about business cards these days? She understood that Shi was curious about Bai.
Several women emerged from the passageway. They were dressed in dazzling attire. They were members of the Women's Business Association. Upon seeing Bai Yuankai, they surrounded him like wolves at meat.
After escorting Yu Rui away, Shi Tongguang glanced at her and said, "Mrs. Naiwan Killer!"
Yu Ruimei took over the conversation.
She could already smell the vinegar.
After getting in the car, Shi Tongguang really started to ask a hundred thousand questions.
"What does that man do?"
"Sister Shuang's friend."
"What business do you work in?"
"Not sure."
Shi Tongguang sneered, "I didn't know we were having such a good time."
"What do you want to say?" Yu Rui was also a little unhappy. A few words, what's the big deal? There are people around, what can she do? Besides, they are all talking about art.
Art. Get it?
She rolled her eyes at him.
"No..." Tongguang softened, "That's not what I meant. I just think he's a little..."
"Okay."
"He's not your ex-boyfriend, is he?" he asked jokingly.
"Are you really that cunning?"
Tong Guang sighed and said, "Yes or no, it's not. It doesn't matter who didn't click on it."
"Yes!" Yu Rui simply admitted the false account, "So what?"
"Don't get excited, don't get excited..."
Yu Rui simply pointed it out, "Are you trying to say that I'm looking for you instead of a man like you? I'm definitely after your money, not you." After a pause, she continued her criticism, "Shi Tongguang, can you be a little more confident?"
Tong Guang tried to make amends, "I am confident. How can I be so confident?... Isn't it just confidence? I have it... I've lacked everything since I was a child, but this is it... I have plenty of confidence... I was just asking you casually, and you've brought up so many things..."
"Stop the car." Yu Rui took out her trump card.
"Stop——" Shi Tongguang begged for mercy.
"stop."
Shi Tongguang cried out and had to confess, "I was wrong, okay? I admit it. I'm narrow-minded. Actually, I'm usually quite broad-minded. I don't know why, but when I came to you, my heart immediately shrank, just like I followed the Silver Horn King into his purple gold gourd... Actually, it's all your fault." He turned the blame around humorously.
Yu Rui was just acting, but after hearing what Lao Shi said, she calmed down a little.
"The shit is crooked enough."
"Who made you so beautiful?"
“Is this also wrong?”
"My fault."
"Do you want someone who looks like Zhu Bajie?" Yu Rui said sharply.
"It's my fault, my fault." Just admit it all and let the matter rest.
Yu Rui closed her eyes and leaned back. She felt tired.
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