"So, rather than you being unsatisfied as just my lover in the future, or unwilling to break up with , thereby resenting and creating conflicts, it's better not to start at all from now."
Chen Feng spoke these words with honesty, with no intention of lying; this was truly what he thought.
After listening, Hong Xiaodan countered, saying, "But I have already started with you, and I even have a child. If I cannot be your lover, I will not be content; I will be discontent and unhappy for the rest of my life. As for when you have a real girlfriend in the future or when you get married and have children and want to break up with , I can promise you, I absolutely won't resent you. On the contrary, I might be grateful for your companionship all this ti, and definitely won't be discontent."
Hong Xiaodan's words also sounded very honest, but Chen Feng was evidently sowhat skeptical.
However, he did not show this, instead calmly saying, "You don't need to rush about this now; with your belly so big, even if you want to be my lover, it will have to wait until after the child is born."
Hong Xiaodan gave a charming smile and said, "Who says so? Whatever other won can do, I can do now too."
Chen Feng's expression involuntarily stiffened, and he shook his head, saying, "To be honest with you, the last ti you plotted against , it left a knot in my heart regarding you; I temporarily can't accept you. After the child is born safely, when we have a flesh-and-blood connection, I might slowly accept you. So, what I said before, let you calmly consider for two or three months after the child is born, wasn't nonsense—it's not only a cooling-off period for you, but also a buffer and adjustnt period for myself."
Hong Xiaodan looked helplessly at Chen Feng, and after a long while, reluctantly said, "Alright, I respect your opinion; I will allow you to slowly adapt to , hoping to get you to accept sooner."
Seeing how understanding she was, Chen Feng felt a little more favorable towards her, nodding and saying, "It's best if you can understand ; feelings can't be forced—they have to be mutual. Your reckless actions before were really inappropriate; you were just lucky it was , and luckily your family is understanding. Otherwise, unmarried childbirth, the man's refusal to recognize you and the child, your family would take it as sha, not support you, and wouldn't help you bear the burden of raising the child—you would have ruined your life."
Hong Xiaodan didn't care much for his remarks, thinking to herself that it's precisely because she knew her family would support her and agree to let her have the child that she could dare do what she did, and besides, she had faith in his character.
But outwardly, she quickly admitted her mistake, "Yes, you're right; I really didn't think things through and acted too impulsively. Mainly because Han Shipei kept egging on, which finally made decide. I've already severed ties with her."
Hong Xiaodan's ability to shift bla was quite skilled, though she wasn't completely unjust to Han Shipei.
Regarding this matter, Han Shipei had admitted to Chen Feng personally back then.
So, Chen Feng didn't think her words were wrong.
"Soone like Han Shipei is calculating and good at exploiting loopholes; you can be friends with her, but absolutely can't trust her fully—you trusted her too much before, which almost got you into trouble."
Now, Hong Xiaodan actually didn't harbor much resentnt towards Han Shipei, although gratitude was impossible since Han Shipei had been too self-interested in this matter.
She genuinely would thank Liu Ying instead.
Previously, Liu Ying actively confessed her goodwill, and the two quickly ford an alliance; Liu Ying offered her advice and even took the initiative to persuade Chen Feng.
Otherwise, how would Chen Feng know she had prenatal depression and the fetal arrhythmia issue?
"Yes, you're right; I will certainly be more discerning in making friends in the future and avoid befriending bad company again."
Regarding Han Shipei's matter, Chen Feng let it go appropriately, as Han Shipei was his employee now and had once openly said she was willing to be his follower; it wouldn't be right to speak ill behind her back.
Chen Feng stood up and said, "Alright then, let's watch TV together outside, plus I'll have lunch at your place."
"Alright, we'll have lunch together."
Hong Xiaodan was very happy and quickly stood, ca over, and held Chen Feng's hand, this ti making it difficult for Chen Feng to refuse.
The two seed quite natural holding hands, stepping out of the bedroom together.
"What do you like to eat? I'll ask Aunt Li to cook it for you."
Hong Xiaodan warmly asked Chen Feng.
"Anything goes; your Tianzhou taste is not much different from ours in Lu City."
"That's good, I'll ask Aunt Li to prepare a few more dishes."
They walked to the living room, and Hong Xiaodan promptly released Chen Feng's hand, running to the kitchen to instruct her dietary housekeeper aunt.
The other housekeeper, responsible for laundry, cleaning, and chores, was also in the kitchen at the ti.
Chen Feng didn't feel restrained and directly went over to the sofa, picked up the TV remote, and started watching.
Shortly after, Hong Xiaodan returned and told Chen Feng that she specifically instructed Aunt Li to cook two extra signature Tianzhou dishes, which would surely satisfy his palate.
While speaking, she naturally sat close to Chen Feng, then chatted with him about all sorts of topics while watching TV together, displaying a very talkative deanor.
It was evident her mood was very good at this mont. Therefore, the two housekeepers were very perceptive and stayed in the kitchen, avoiding disturbing them.
Seeing Hong Xiaodan so happy, Chen Feng naturally felt relieved.
His efforts and guidance had not been in vain after all.
Chen Feng patiently watched TV with her for more than an hour, which was mainly idle chat, with most of the ti spent listening to Hong Xiaodan talk about her childhood, schooling, and business ventures.
Chen Feng just needed to be a suitable listener on the side.
After finishing the hearty lunch, Chen Feng sat with her in the living room for about half an hour, then sent her to the bedroom for a nap.
Once she lay down, Chen Feng promised to visit her again tomorrow, finally managing to leave amidst her reluctant gaze.
Though seemingly straightforward, this task wasn't easy for Chen Feng.
He was used to being an idle hobody, now having to co over and accompany Hong Xiaodan, a woman who had "hurt" him before, enlighten her, and endure her occasional advances and overly intimate moves.
This wasn't an easy task for Chen Feng.
Yet for the child in her belly, he could only temporarily endure.
This shows he is not a cold-hearted person but a warm man with responsibility, culture, elegance, and empathy.
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