When the Side Character Gets a System and Travels through Difference Worlds Chapter 322: Tang Li 50

"And it was only after I stepped away and re-examined the past few years that I realized how stupid I’d been." Tang Li took a sip of her juice. "My feelings for Wang Mingyu... I think it was more gratitude than anything. He was a truly excellent boss."

"He paid generously, never micromanaged his subordinates, and even gave shares later on. So I thought, ’Well, if this is how it is, I can just keep doing this forever.’ I’d already let go of my feelings, and since neither of us ever explicitly expressed any romantic interest, it wasn’t awkward to be around each other."

Ye Qian sighed. "Once a person truly lets go, it’s highly unlikely they’ll ever look back."

"I never even had him, so what is there to look back to?" Tang Li shrugged. "Besides, I’ve realized I have a certain... emotional hygiene. Even if a guy turns over a new leaf, I still can’t accept it if he’s had a debauched past."

"So on that point alone, there’s no chance for him and . I’ve maintained my standards all this ti. I’m not about to let soone else’s dust settle on ."

Ye Qian asked, "So is that why you, Director, have such high standards for your artists’ personal conduct?"

"Of course," Tang Li nodded. Tan You’s moral compass was very strong. After spending so much ti with her, Tang Li’s own views had gradually aligned with Tan You’s.

"I admire people with morals, boundaries, and principles. Even if they aren’t famous at first, over ti, those are the kinds of people who are more reassuring."

Ye Qian thought about it and agreed. "Basically, you have to protect your reputation and be careful with every decision you make."

"Mhm, that’s exactly it. I’d rather be single my whole life than choose a reford playboy. Of course, I also wouldn’t consider soone who’s had a once-in-a-lifeti, epic romance or anything like that."

Ye Qian was confused. "Why not? If he was deeply devoted to soone in the past, isn’t that a good thing? It proves he’s capable of deep feelings, right?"

"Maybe it’s just a little personal requirent of mine," Tang Li said, chewing on her straw. "A person’s capacity for love is like a well. There’s a finite amount. If he’s given a lot to soone else, there’s less left for ."

"And I’m still a bit of a romantic. I want my partner to give his all, not just the small fraction that’s left after soone else has used up the majority."

"I understand that love might only make up ten percent of his heart because he has so many other things to worry about. But that’s fine. As long as that ten percent is entirely mine, that’s enough for . Because in my life, love might not even make up five percent."

Ye Qian laughed out loud. "Li Zi, think about it. How many n your age haven’t been in a relationship? Even elentary schoolers are dating now. A guy who ets your requirents is practically an endangered species."

Tang Li said, "That’s why I’m really not in a hurry. But if soone wants to be with , they have to et this requirent."

"n are... well, they are what they are. I already have so much. If my life is a little lacking in the love departnt, it’s not a big deal."

Ye Qian summarized, "So you’re the ’quality over quantity’ type."

"Mhm, that’s it," Tang Li didn’t deny it; that was exactly what she thought. Even if he was a reford bad boy, she wouldn’t consider it. The thought just gave her the creeps.

’Why should you get to play around so much and still end up with a good, innocent girl? You should end up with a female player just like you. But how many playboys are actually willing to end up with a playgirl?’

So people lived for the mont, so naturally, so people stuck to their principles. Tang Li was one of the latter.

Ye Qian said, "Chairman Wang deserved it. That’s just how the world is. No one waits around in the sa spot forever."

"Isn’t that the truth? I told him back then, if you’re going to play, then just keep playing your heart out without a care in the world. He was so adamant back then, and now he’s just eating his words."

Tang Li also rembered the conversation between Tan You and Chairman Wang. He had been so smug back then, insisting that he loved the life of playing the field.

Ye Qian said, "Honestly, once you’ve been around these rich guys enough, you realize they’re all the sa. Besides stroking your ego a little, there’s really nothing to it. And the richer they are, the stingier they get..."

Tang Li looked up. "Am I stingy?"

’I’m pretty generous,’ she thought to herself.

"Of course not! You’re the most generous person to , Li Zi," Ye Qian said with a wide smile. "I’m earning so money myself now, so I don’t need to fixate on a man’s wallet. To be blunt, I married Yao Mingfeng for love, but what did I end up with?"

"My career was nearly ruined. I didn’t get a single gig for a whole year, and I had a daughter to raise. My parents couldn’t understand, wondering why we’d get a divorce when our child was so young. But Yao Mingfeng was the one who asked for the divorce. What could I do?"

"When a man loves you, he really loves you. But when he doesn’t, he’s capable of anything." She blinked. "That’s why I’ll never believe a man’s promises ever again."

"It’s just like you said, Li Zi. Only your career and your money will never betray you."

"As for , from now on, I’m just going to cling to your coattails, Li Zi, and let you carry to success."

Tang Li was amused. "Stop sucking up. And while you’re preparing for the new role, don’t neglect the one for the big screen."

"Of course! I spend all day studying the scripts now..." At the ntion of scripts, Ye Qian imdiately perked up. She truly loved acting. Only soone who had lost it all could understand how precious it was to walk the path of an actress once more.

After discussing the script for a while, Ye Qian yawned. "Li Zi, want to have dinner together later? Co to my place. My daughter really misses you."

Tang Li checked the ti. "I can’t. I have dinner plans with soone today. Maybe another ti."

Ye Qian was suddenly wide awake. "Who? You rarely have dinner with anyone, Li Zi. And co to think of it, it looks like you didn’t drive here today?"

Tang Li smiled. "Just my downstairs neighbor. My car’s in the shop getting a paint touch-up, so I caught a ride with him this morning. I told him I’d treat him to dinner tonight since he’s been kind enough to give rides these past few days."

"It’s about ti, I should get going." Quickly gathering the scripts and docunts on the table, Tang Li grabbed her bag and left. Ye Qian imdiately shot up and followed close behind, overco with curiosity about this neighbor of Tang Li’s.

In the parking garage, Wen Xiao had just parked his car when he saw Tang Li hurrying over. He smiled faintly and took a few steps forward to take her canvas bag. "No need to rush. I just got here myself."

Tang Li said, "I’m not used to making people wait. I could have gotten back on my own, really. Isn’t your work very busy?"

"I can work a little overti after dinner. It’s no trouble." Wen Xiao chuckled, but his gaze shifted to just behind and to the side of Tang Li. Ye Qian was standing there, eyeing him warily like a mother hen protecting her chick.

Tang Li followed Wen Xiao’s gaze. "You actually followed all the way here? Are you that curious?"