"A great man once said that all relationships not aimed at marriage are hooliganism. Since I have no intention of marrying, wouldn't pursuing a relationship then be an act of hooliganism?"
Su Xiaoxiao: "???"
Su Xiaoxiao never imagined that this saying could be quoted in such a way.
"Senior, it's normal that you don't plan to marry at this stage," Su Xiaoxiao grew a little anxious. "But as you get older, you'll eventually get married. We can date first, and when you're ready to marry, we can discuss it then. I'm not in a hurry."
Tang Yuan shook his head upon hearing this.
"Xiaoxiao, perhaps you've misunderstood. What I mean is that I don't plan to marry at all."
Su Xiaoxiao was stunned by Tang Yuan's clarification. Combining it with what Tang Yuan had just said earlier, she suddenly seemed to understand his meaning a little.
"Xiaoxiao, I am only 22 years old this year."
"Seeing beauty, but not letting it stir desire or thought—I am just a common man. I admit I cannot reach such a state."
"Whether it's marriage or dating, the primary condition is loyalty to one's partner, both physically and mentally. And these are things I probably cannot do at this stage. You can call me a scumbag, but I am honest enough."
"If, after all this, you still wish to be with me, besides loyalty, I can give you everything you desire in terms of material conditions, whether it's luxury homes or cars, or your dream life."
Speaking frankly, although it was somewhat overly realistic, it was the quickest and most effective solution.
Tang Yuan had his principles and bottom line. Even if he were to be a scumbag, he would be an open and honest one.
Deception was something Tang Yuan disdained. It is said that one lie requires countless more lies to cover it up. If he chose to deceive from the beginning, the end result would be that Tang Yuan would become increasingly exhausted. So, it was better to choose the easiest and most straightforward approach from the start.
Like Jiang Taigong fishing, let those who wish to be caught, be caught!
Tang Yuan's words confirmed Su Xiaoxiao's earlier guess.
At this moment, Su Xiaoxiao's eyes were incredibly complex: "If I agree to you, does that mean that in the future, I will have to share you with other women?"
"Yes."
Tang Yuan replied frankly.
Su Xiaoxiao stared intently at the man before her. His realism mercilessly shattered all her fantasies.
Agree?
Or not agree?
At this moment, Su Xiaoxiao was filled with confusion.
Finally, Su Xiaoxiao said nothing. She opened the car door and slowly disappeared from Tang Yuan's sight. After all, she was only 20 years old this year, and such a choice was still difficult for her, who had not yet left the ivory tower, to make decisively.
Tang Yuan watched Su Xiaoxiao's departing back, feeling no regret, no remorse, only calmness in his eyes.
To do as one pleases without overstepping the bounds—this "bounds" referred to both laws and regulations, and Tang Yuan's own life principles.
If he were to betray his principles, to deceive and lie, just for a beautiful girl, then Tang Yuan would even despise himself.
"Everything that needed to be said has been said."
"The rest, let time decide."
Tang Yuan murmured softly, then turned the steering wheel, and with the roar of the engine, drove towards the nearby Zhonghai Jiaotong University Xuhui Campus.
...
That night.
Two girls tossed and turned.
Sleepless all night…..