Chapter 196- Sincerity
"Then what does it mean to be well-matched? Are you still trying to say that our values are different? What do we mean by values?" Qin Buliu asked again.
Shi Feiye pondered for a moment, "A good match means having the same education, family background, and appearance, with parents of similar knowledge and wealth. "Three perspectives" refers to one's worldview, outlook on life, and values; these three also need to be similar."
Qin Buzhu leisurely calculated each item for Shi Feiye:
"We both have no parents and no elders. We both graduated from prestigious universities, and our looks are roughly the same. We both have future prospects for wealth, but we're currently broke. So, it's a perfect match, right?"
Shi Feiye listened to his nonsense in a daze, while Qin Bulu continued to talk about his three views:
"As for worldviews, since we've all lived in China and been educated there, we should have similar perspectives. We all have a positive outlook on life, committed to contributing to society and doing our part for our families. As for values, you're in charge of the family's finances, so it's impossible to disagree. Our three perspectives are aligned, so there's no problem."
Shi Feiye opened his mouth. "Huh?" "Why, after hearing what the boss said, it seems like the gap between them isn't that big."
But why do I always feel like something is not right?
"No, you grew up in a wealthy environment, while I grew up in a working-class environment. We are from different social classes, so how can we be similar? Our family backgrounds are very different."
After finding the key point, Shi Feiye regained his clarity of mind.
"But my grandfather has always taught me to live without money. What's the fundamental difference between your life and mine?" Qin Bulu's tone was filled with sadness.
He was clearly a person of great value, but when his tone changed, he seemed a little pitiful. Shi Feiye felt a pang in his heart, feeling that he was bringing up something that was not relevant, and said with embarrassment:
"Sorry, I forgot."
"No problem, any other questions?"
It seems, maybe, probably, perhaps, I really can't find any problem.
However, Shi Feiye still had many things in her heart that were difficult to express. For example, her identity as a time traveler, and whether Qin Buzhu really liked her or simply wanted to take care of her because she didn't leave him in his time of crisis? Or even, was Qin Buzhu keeping her because he didn't have anyone else he liked? At least they were familiar with each other?
Shi Feiye didn't know how to ask these questions. She was stuck here, not saying anything and not giving a definite answer. She just stared at the small piece of carpet at her feet, her whole body revealing a sense of hesitation and frustration.
Qin Buzhu looked at her and guessed what she was thinking after a brief thought. He suddenly reached out and grasped Shi Feiye's shoulders, turning Shi Feiye to face him:
"I know you're not the original Shi Feiye. You probably showed up after I declared bankruptcy, right?"
This one sentence stunned Shi Feiye so much that he couldn't even utter a word.
"Hehe..." Qin Buzhu chuckled. "Do you think that if one person replaces another, no one will notice? Although you seem to have the memories of the original person, a person's thinking and behavior patterns cannot change suddenly."
Shi Feiye was about to say something, but Qin Bulu interrupted her:
"You have so many flaws that I can't just make a few excuses to get away with it. As for why I didn't expose you, initially, I was certain you had no ill intentions, weren't deliberately trying to steal someone's body, and had decent character, so I didn't see the need to expose you."
Qin Buzhu sighed. "As for falling in love with you later on, that wasn't something I could have predicted. But that's not important anymore. Since it's you, maybe it was fate destined by heaven."
"No, wait, you just accepted it so easily? Aren't you afraid that I might be a wandering ghost?"
"Let him be a lonely ghost, after all, everyone will die and become a lonely ghost after death." Qin Buzhu teased her deliberately.
Shi Feiye's face wrinkled up. It seems that the boss's way of thinking is completely different from others.
Qin Buzhu rubbed Shi Feiye's head again and said seriously:
"You probably don't know about my parents. My mother isn't actually from this world. She traveled to this world and happened to be met by my father. They later fell in love, and my father married her against all odds. A few years later, my mother's health deteriorated, and he gave up his career here to accompany her back home."
Upon hearing this news, Shi Feiye was shocked:
"You, you, you, are you saying that your mother is not from this world either, and that she also traveled through time?"
"Yes, according to today's term, it's called time travel. That's why my grandfather raised me. But it's okay this way. They went to another world, and as long as I know they're fine, that's enough."
Shi Feiye finally understood why Qin Bulu was so accepting of her time travel.
But there are other questions. Shi Feiye asked cautiously: "Do you like me? Why?"
Qin Buzhu did not answer her, but asked her: "Then what is there about you that is not worth liking?"
Is this to let her count her own faults?
It's a bit heartbreaking.
But Shi Feiye was a very honest person, and he began to count honestly:
"I'm a lazy person with no ambition. I don't really like doing housework and I don't have a strong sense of career. I look okay but I don't like to dress up. My favorite thing to do is write novels and daydream. Occasionally, I go out for something delicious. It would be even better if my novels were adapted into TV series. That's it."
After she finished speaking, she spread her hands and said to Qin Buzhu very seriously:
"Look, I'm not outstanding in any way. I don't have anything to show for myself. What is there for you to like about me?"
Qin Buzhu wanted to hug Shi Feiye and kiss her when he heard her talk. She was obviously an excellent girl, but in her own words, she became a person with no merits. He sighed, resisted the urge to hug Shi Feiye, and coaxed her patiently:
"You are kind, patient, and loving. Although you don't have a strong sense of ambition, you strive to do your best in everything you do. You maintain a calm attitude towards wealth, view things rationally and calmly, have judgment that is unaffected by external factors, and possess the perseverance to persevere. When you encounter problems, your first thought is how to deal with them rather than wallowing in your emotions. You even proactively seek solutions to difficult situations. These are all strengths."
Is she so outstanding?
Facing Shi Feiye's somewhat confused look, Qin Buzhu smiled. Not surprisingly, he saw the surprise in Shi Feiye's eyes. He continued:
"But all that is secondary. I just like it, there's no need to explain it in so many words."
The unique warmth that Shi Feiye possessed, and even the peace of mind that came with being with her, were things he couldn't express, and there was no need to speak of them.
"So, now, do you have any questions about my liking you?" Qin Buliu asked again, "Can I hear your answer?"
"My original name is Shi Feiye. I've never been in a relationship. I lived a simple life in my previous life. I went to school diligently. After graduating from university, I wrote novels and did design to support myself. With my parents gone, no one forced me to get married, so I just lived my life until I died saving someone and came into this world."
Shi Feiye calmly described his life in one sentence:
"I've never liked anyone, and I don't know what love is. I don't hate you, but I'm not sure if I like you either. You're undoubtedly a very high-quality man. I've seen that during the time we've lived together. But I never thought you'd be the one to spend my life with, so I can't give you an answer."
A question that had never been considered was suddenly put before him, and Shi Feiye really couldn't come up with an answer.
She knew what Qin Buzhu wanted to ask, but she had never thought about it. She had never thought about whether she liked him or not, and she would not give her life to him just because he was excellent. She was not to the point of selling herself for money, so she could not give an answer.
This answer was much better than Qin Buliu had expected. At least, he was sure that Shi Feiye was speaking the truth. Looking at Shi Feiye's unwavering gaze, Qin Buliu asked her:
"Are you a non-marriage advocate?"
Shi Feiye shook her head: "No, even in my previous life, I thought about getting married and having children. I don't hate children, I even like them. I hope that I can live as perfectly as possible in my limited life."
"Okay, although I dare not say that I am a perfect man, but at least I am better than most men in the world. It doesn't matter if you didn't think about it before, it's okay to think about it now. We can date first, cultivate feelings, and then become real husband and wife. Is that okay?"
Although these were clearly very strong words, Qin Buzhu's words were filled with grievance, caution, and expectation. Shi Feiye's heart trembled again when he heard them, and before his brain could react, he blurted out "OK".
Ah Xi, this is really unbearable.
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Shi Feiye wanted to slap himself to death, but then he thought about it and felt that what the boss said was not wrong.
Well, it's a relationship, if it really doesn't work out and they're not suitable, they can just break up. Anyway, the boss's quality is indisputable, and she's not afraid of being bullied.
Okay, it's decided. Since the boss already knows her situation, let's just date her first.
Seeing Shi Feiye's annoyed yet determined look, Qin Buzhu's eyes flashed with a smile. It was just like when you were a kid raising a cat. At first, you wouldn't let it get close, and then you let it get close but wouldn't let you rub it. But it didn't matter. As long as you had enough patience and slowly tempted it, sooner or later the little guy would lower his guard and become completely familiar with it. Then, you could rub or pinch it as you pleased.
As for divorce? Haha~ maybe in the next life.
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