Not to mention the RV and other things that are basically impossible, just that room full of imported appliances cost tens of thousands of yuan. Nowadays, not many people have that kind of financial means.
“Xiao Xiang, you knew what kind of person I was from the very beginning. I’m the kind of woman who’s especially vain.”
Lu Shuangshuang pointed a thumb back at herself. “I just believe that if a man truly loves a woman, it’s never about what he says with his mouth, but what he does with his actions.”
“You caring about my injury and sending me flowers to cheer me up, those are the very basics. But love can’t replace food, especially since if I’m going to be in a relationship, it’s with the direct goal of getting married.”
“Getting married and living day-to-day, money is the foundation. Poor couples suffer every misfortune—that’s an old saying we’ve heard forever.”
“How much money you can give me, how much money you’re willing to spend on me, that, to me, is the real proof that you truly like me.”
“If a man just says with his mouth, ‘I like you,’ that’s basically no different from a fart—it’s just letting out some air. How simple is that? I could say it too, and I could say it to you every single moment.”
“On this point, you should really learn from your brother-in-law.”
Lu Shuangshuang patted He Bin’s shoulder. “Your brother-in-law directly transferred the ownership of that courtyard house on Fu’an Alley to your sister’s name, and he hands over all his salary and bonuses to her.”
“You know what your brother-in-law’s family background is like, so I don’t need to spell it out. Not to mention he’s very capable himself.”
“You also know that I love to compare myself to your sister in everything. The man I end up with definitely can’t be worse than her Yue Mingyuan. I’m absolutely not willing to lose to Ye Zhiqiu on this matter.”
Seeing He Bin lower his head and not say a word, Lu Shuangshuang worried that she might have gone too far.
He’s still young. What if her words hit him so hard that he’s afraid to be with any girl later on?
“Actually, there are plenty of good girls out there. You…”
He Bin suddenly raised his head and looked at Lu Shuangshuang, startling her so much her heart skipped a beat. “Xiao Xiang?”
Oh no, definitely went too far. Just look at the weird look in this kid’s eyes.
“So, if I do all the things you asked for, you’ll be with me?” He Bin stared into Lu Shuangshuang’s eyes.
“That’s not necessarily true.”
Lu Shuangshuang turned around, avoiding He Bin’s gaze, and started ticking off points on her fingers, raising the bar even higher. “I also need to see if you’ll be completely obedient and attentive. Money is money, feelings are feelings. Without feelings, it’s still a no-go.”
“Plus, you have to be handsome too. What if you meet all my other requirements but then turn ugly? That wouldn’t work for me either.”
“If I end up with an ugly guy, I couldn’t even bring myself to kiss him. If the first thing I see every morning when I open my eyes is something ugly, what joy would there be left in my life?”
“Then, do you think I’m handsome right now?” He Bin stood in front of Lu Shuangshuang, leaned forward, and pointed at his own face.
The young man’s eyebrows were thick, dark, and well-shaped. His eyes sparkled like stars. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, his smile as bright as sunshine, yet with a hint of mischievous naughtiness.
Lu Shuangshuang could clearly hear her own heart pounding like a drum. This wasn’t the first time, and she knew deep down what it meant.
But precisely because of that, she couldn’t let the mistake continue. She needed to cut the knot quickly.
“Average, just an ordinary person.”
Lu Shuangshuang pushed He Bin away. “You should go back now. Don’t come looking for me anymore.”
“Shuangshuang, promise me. Give me a few years, okay? I will definitely meet all your requirements.”
He Bin grabbed Lu Shuangshuang’s hand. Lu Shuangshuang forced herself to put on a stern face. “Xiao Xiang, what gives you the right to ask me to promise you that?”
“You just casually say ‘a few years’? A few years turns into how many years? By then, I’ll be an old maid. The only reason anyone would want me is you, so I have to be with you, is that it?”
Lu Shuangshuang shook off He Bin. “Xiao Xiang, if you don’t want me to treat you like a child, then act more mature.”
“Do you think that’s possible? I’m not going to wait for you like a fool. If I meet the right person, I will definitely consider it.”
“See? I told you we’re not suitable. I should be thinking about marriage right now, but you’re still a child. By the time you’re old enough to think about these things, I’ll already be old.”
Lu Shuangshuang shrugged. “So, tell me, how do we solve this problem?”
“I…”
He Bin had thought about these things too, but he hadn’t thought them through so thoroughly or deeply.
Hearing Lu Shuangshuang say it like that, he finally realized how naive he really was, how he had oversimplified everything.
“Yeah, what right do I have to ask you to wait for me.”
He Bin lowered his head and let out a self-mocking laugh. “Shuangshuang, you’re right. I really am immature.”
“Shuangshuang, I’m sorry. I was too selfish, too childish.”
He looked up at Lu Shuangshuang, the corners of his mouth twitching as if trying to smile, but it ended up looking worse than a cry. “Shuangshuang, don’t worry. I won’t come looking for you again.”
“Take care of yourself. Goodbye.”
He Bin rode away on his bike. Lu Shuangshuang only relaxed when she could no longer see his figure.
Her chest felt incredibly tight, so tight that it hurt a little.
She liked He Bin. She really, really liked him.
But like she said, what good is just liking someone? Liking can’t replace food.
Besides, the age gap between them was too big. She didn’t dare take the gamble. She couldn’t afford to lose. She was terrified that this was just a passing whim for him, but that she would never be able to move on for the rest of her life.
If that was the case, it was better to just let this chance pass.
Even though there would be regrets, at least whenever she thought of him, it would be with fondness.
When she got home, Feng Wan saw Lu Shuangshuang holding a large bouquet of wildflowers and said with a doting smile, “So you went out picking flowers. I was wondering what you were up to so late at night.”
“But isn’t it pretty late for flowers to still be around here?”
Lu Shuangshuang didn’t hide it from Feng Wan. “I didn’t pick them myself. I ran into Xiao Xiang, and he gave them to me.”
“Xiao Xiang is a good kid. He’s quite romantic for his age, knowing to give a girl flowers.”
Feng Wan had been young once too. Even though Lu Shuangshuang didn’t say it directly, how could she not see the feelings those two had for each other?
Feelings are the hardest thing to hide. You might not admit them with your mouth, but your eyes can’t lie.
Still, she also felt the age gap was a bit large. Plus, Xiao Xiang was at that passionate, impulsive age. This might just be a passing fancy.
In the end, it would be Shuangshuang who suffered and got her time wasted.
And she knew Shuangshuang best. She knew she was a good girl who valued emotions deeply.
She was afraid Shuangshuang would never be able to let go.
So she felt it was best not to start anything at all.
“Auntie, I cleared things up with Xiao Xiang. He won’t come looking for me anymore.”
Lu Shuangshuang put the flowers in a vase, sat down next to Feng Wan, and leaned her head on her shoulder. Her mood was clearly very low.
Feng Wan reached up and stroked Lu Shuangshuang’s hair. “Shuangshuang, if you two are truly meant to be, then this brief separation will just be a test. But if you’re not meant to be, even if you got together, you’d eventually part ways anyway.”
“Some things, you just have to leave to time. Time will give you the answer.”
Feng Wan’s words comforted Lu Shuangshuang immensely, and her mood immediately lifted again.
Not to mention the RV and other things that are basically impossible, just that room full of imported appliances cost tens of thousands of yuan. Nowadays, not many people have that kind of financial means.
“Xiao Xiang, you knew what kind of person I was from the very beginning. I’m the kind of woman who’s especially vain.”
Lu Shuangshuang pointed a thumb back at herself. “I just believe that if a man truly loves a woman, it’s never about what he says with his mouth, but what he does with his actions.”
“You caring about my injury and sending me flowers to cheer me up, those are the very basics. But love can’t replace food, especially since if I’m going to be in a relationship, it’s with the direct goal of getting married.”
“Getting married and living day-to-day, money is the foundation. Poor couples suffer every misfortune—that’s an old saying we’ve heard forever.”
“How much money you can give me, how much money you’re willing to spend on me, that, to me, is the real proof that you truly like me.”
“If a man just says with his mouth, ‘I like you,’ that’s basically no different from a fart—it’s just letting out some air. How simple is that? I could say it too, and I could say it to you every single moment.”
“On this point, you should really learn from your brother-in-law.”
Lu Shuangshuang patted He Bin’s shoulder. “Your brother-in-law directly transferred the ownership of that courtyard house on Fu’an Alley to your sister’s name, and he hands over all his salary and bonuses to her.”
“You know what your brother-in-law’s family background is like, so I don’t need to spell it out. Not to mention he’s very capable himself.”
“You also know that I love to compare myself to your sister in everything. The man I end up with definitely can’t be worse than her Yue Mingyuan. I’m absolutely not willing to lose to Ye Zhiqiu on this matter.”
Seeing He Bin lower his head and not say a word, Lu Shuangshuang worried that she might have gone too far.
He’s still young. What if her words hit him so hard that he’s afraid to be with any girl later on?
“Actually, there are plenty of good girls out there. You…”
He Bin suddenly raised his head and looked at Lu Shuangshuang, startling her so much her heart skipped a beat. “Xiao Xiang?”
Oh no, definitely went too far. Just look at the weird look in this kid’s eyes.
“So, if I do all the things you asked for, you’ll be with me?” He Bin stared into Lu Shuangshuang’s eyes.
“That’s not necessarily true.”
Lu Shuangshuang turned around, avoiding He Bin’s gaze, and started ticking off points on her fingers, raising the bar even higher. “I also need to see if you’ll be completely obedient and attentive. Money is money, feelings are feelings. Without feelings, it’s still a no-go.”
“Plus, you have to be handsome too. What if you meet all my other requirements but then turn ugly? That wouldn’t work for me either.”
“If I end up with an ugly guy, I couldn’t even bring myself to kiss him. If the first thing I see every morning when I open my eyes is something ugly, what joy would there be left in my life?”
“Then, do you think I’m handsome right now?” He Bin stood in front of Lu Shuangshuang, leaned forward, and pointed at his own face.
The young man’s eyebrows were thick, dark, and well-shaped. His eyes sparkled like stars. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, his smile as bright as sunshine, yet with a hint of mischievous naughtiness.
Lu Shuangshuang could clearly hear her own heart pounding like a drum. This wasn’t the first time, and she knew deep down what it meant.
But precisely because of that, she couldn’t let the mistake continue. She needed to cut the knot quickly.
“Average, just an ordinary person.”
Lu Shuangshuang pushed He Bin away. “You should go back now. Don’t come looking for me anymore.”
“Shuangshuang, promise me. Give me a few years, okay? I will definitely meet all your requirements.”
He Bin grabbed Lu Shuangshuang’s hand. Lu Shuangshuang forced herself to put on a stern face. “Xiao Xiang, what gives you the right to ask me to promise you that?”
“You just casually say ‘a few years’? A few years turns into how many years? By then, I’ll be an old maid. The only reason anyone would want me is you, so I have to be with you, is that it?”
Lu Shuangshuang shook off He Bin. “Xiao Xiang, if you don’t want me to treat you like a child, then act more mature.”
“Do you think that’s possible? I’m not going to wait for you like a fool. If I meet the right person, I will definitely consider it.”
“See? I told you we’re not suitable. I should be thinking about marriage right now, but you’re still a child. By the time you’re old enough to think about these things, I’ll already be old.”
Lu Shuangshuang shrugged. “So, tell me, how do we solve this problem?”
“I…”
He Bin had thought about these things too, but he hadn’t thought them through so thoroughly or deeply.
Hearing Lu Shuangshuang say it like that, he finally realized how naive he really was, how he had oversimplified everything.
“Yeah, what right do I have to ask you to wait for me.”
He Bin lowered his head and let out a self-mocking laugh. “Shuangshuang, you’re right. I really am immature.”
“Shuangshuang, I’m sorry. I was too selfish, too childish.”
He looked up at Lu Shuangshuang, the corners of his mouth twitching as if trying to smile, but it ended up looking worse than a cry. “Shuangshuang, don’t worry. I won’t come looking for you again.”
“Take care of yourself. Goodbye.”
He Bin rode away on his bike. Lu Shuangshuang only relaxed when she could no longer see his figure.
Her chest felt incredibly tight, so tight that it hurt a little.
She liked He Bin. She really, really liked him.
But like she said, what good is just liking someone? Liking can’t replace food.
Besides, the age gap between them was too big. She didn’t dare take the gamble. She couldn’t afford to lose. She was terrified that this was just a passing whim for him, but that she would never be able to move on for the rest of her life.
If that was the case, it was better to just let this chance pass.
Even though there would be regrets, at least whenever she thought of him, it would be with fondness.
When she got home, Feng Wan saw Lu Shuangshuang holding a large bouquet of wildflowers and said with a doting smile, “So you went out picking flowers. I was wondering what you were up to so late at night.”
“But isn’t it pretty late for flowers to still be around here?”
Lu Shuangshuang didn’t hide it from Feng Wan. “I didn’t pick them myself. I ran into Xiao Xiang, and he gave them to me.”
“Xiao Xiang is a good kid. He’s quite romantic for his age, knowing to give a girl flowers.”
Feng Wan had been young once too. Even though Lu Shuangshuang didn’t say it directly, how could she not see the feelings those two had for each other?
Feelings are the hardest thing to hide. You might not admit them with your mouth, but your eyes can’t lie.
Still, she also felt the age gap was a bit large. Plus, Xiao Xiang was at that passionate, impulsive age. This might just be a passing fancy.
In the end, it would be Shuangshuang who suffered and got her time wasted.
And she knew Shuangshuang best. She knew she was a good girl who valued emotions deeply.
She was afraid Shuangshuang would never be able to let go.
So she felt it was best not to start anything at all.
“Auntie, I cleared things up with Xiao Xiang. He won’t come looking for me anymore.”
Lu Shuangshuang put the flowers in a vase, sat down next to Feng Wan, and leaned her head on her shoulder. Her mood was clearly very low.
Feng Wan reached up and stroked Lu Shuangshuang’s hair. “Shuangshuang, if you two are truly meant to be, then this brief separation will just be a test. But if you’re not meant to be, even if you got together, you’d eventually part ways anyway.”
“Some things, you just have to leave to time. Time will give you the answer.”
Feng Wan’s words comforted Lu Shuangshuang immensely, and her mood immediately lifted again.
