May 20th.
Couples all over the capital were holding flowers, dating and dining.
Shi Wangyue and Ning Youguang had also booked a French restaurant for dinner in advance.
During dinner.
The waiter had just taken away the nu they had ordered from.
Shi Wangyue took out two watches and handed them to Ning Youguang, "Choose one to wear because I want to share the sa minute with you."
"And every minute after that." Ning Youguang smiled as she accepted the silver one.
...
Evening.
Ning Youguang sent a ssage to Shi Wangyue—
[Did you get ho? Send a ssage when you arrive.]
The reply ca instantly.
[I’m ho...]
[What’s wrong? You seem a bit upset.]
[Today is 520, yet you didn’t invite to stay overnight.]
[???]
[I’m just feeling a bit down.]
[...]
[Weren’t you supposed to go on a business trip tomorrow?]
[Can’t I stay overnight even if I’m on a business trip?]
...
On the plane during the business trip.
In first class.
Ze Wu asked Shi Wangyue beside him, "You two didn’t spend last night together on 520, what’s Ning doing lately?"
Shi Wangyue leaned back in his seat and replied indifferently, "Retreat."
Ze Wu chuckled and said, "I t soone the other day who works in the psychology field. He told that a spiritually wealthy person would first seek a state without pain or worry, pursuing tranquility and leisure, essentially striving for a quiet, simple life with minimal disturbance. The richer a person is within, the less they crave external possessions, and other people beco less important. Hence, the higher the wisdom, the less sociable they are. When I heard him say that, I couldn’t help but think of Ning. I feel she really fits that image."
Shi Wangyue opened his eyes, his deep gaze resting on him, "What are you trying to say?"
"Nothing." Ze Wu laughed, "I just think Ning really is a formidable person."
He continued, "I’ve observed the won around —comrcial powerhouses, noble heiresses, career elites... all kinds of professions and temperants are represented. As they walk out, they appear to be decisive and striking, both beautiful and spirited. But I feel their impressive strength still can’t match Ning’s. Despite her ordinary and sunny daily life, she truly is a worldly powerhouse and a transcendental sage. Those won have their strength in their flesh, in their bones; hers is within her heart. Even if she seems incredibly gentle, she remains—formidable."
Shi Wangyue emphasized, "What exactly are you getting at?"
Ze Wu licked his lips and teased, "What I’m saying is, encountering such a formidable woman, the future you desire, the road ahead is long and challenging."
"You’re right, being with her, I’ve always been on the weaker side." Shi Wangyue said after a mont of silence, "I know I can never be in the dominant position, nor have I ever considered attempting to be."
Ze Wu was sowhat unable to understand, "I find it curious; outside, you always seek victory and avoid defeat. Why do you have a completely different deanor with Ning?"
"As long as she is willing to be with , whatever she wants to do, I do gladly." Shi Wangyue said, "Let alone the struggle for power in an intimate relationship? If our love needs to be fought over, then haven’t the past twenty years of our lives been lived in vain?" 1314
User Comments
0 comments from readers