Chapter 40: Take me home, will you?

  The waiter left the private room, and in the vast space, only two people were left. Yu Han didn't speak, and Zhu Yixiang didn't know how to start a conversation either, making the atmosphere a bit awkward. After brewing for half a day, Zhu Yixiang tried to break the silence and said: "I asked you out tonight just to thank you in person. If it wasn't for your timely rescue back then, I probably wouldn't be sitting here chatting with you now."

  "It's just fate, I suppose. You're such a beautiful girl, how could I just stand by and watch you wither away?" Yu Han said, this was actually his original intention, he didn't have any ulterior motives because of Zhu Yixiang's beauty. Nor did he think about being a hero saving the beauty, letting Zhu Yixiang pledge her body to him. It was simply a very simple, very pure starting point.

  Yu Han's pure and noble nature has become complicated in Ruo Yi Xiang's eyes. Since ancient times, beautiful women have loved heroes, even if they are a bit ugly, they are still called heroes and are very popular. The scary thing is that Yu Han and the word "ugly" have no relation whatsoever. So, this type of hero, whether it's an ancient beauty or a modern beauty, or even beauties from all over the world, will involuntarily fall in love with him when they see him.

  Zhu Yixiang lowered her head in embarrassment, but felt very sweet inside.

  Seeing this momentum, Yu Han said in his heart: "It's over, this guy is in the first bloom of love, it seems that I am doomed to be unlucky."

  Yu Hanchen looked at Zhai Yixiang and said: "Your family is so wealthy, but you are still so low-key. In today's society, it's really rare."

  "That's my parents' money, not mine."

  "Hmm, it's great that you have such thoughts. You're so beautiful, there are many people chasing after you, at 22 years old, all of them are approaching thirty, haven't you ever thought of having a passionate romance?" Yu Han asked.

  "I also had a first love, very pure and innocent, didn't understand anything, not even holding hands, that was in middle school. Later on, my identity was exposed, people found out my dad is a billionaire, all sorts of people wanted to take advantage of me, there was even a time when I almost got ruined. After that, my dad arranged for a bodyguard to follow me around, and the number of people who wanted to get close to me gradually decreased. Moreover, I discovered those men were all opportunistic, they only cared about my dad's money, and then it was my body, I became the object of those bastards' midnight fantasies, just thinking about it makes me sick, ah forget it." said Zong Yixiang.

  Yu Han burst out laughing after hearing this. He understood the woman's difficulties and also understood the difficulties of his fellow men.

  So, a woman who looks beautiful is a disaster, and a man who looks handsome is a sin.

  "What's so funny?" asked Zhu Yixiang.

  "There's nothing, what you said are all very realistic problems. It's just like the ancient emperors choosing their concubines, everyone wants to be chosen by the emperor and become a phoenix from a wild chicken, they all value benefits. If it's an ugly short man looking for a wife, then it's really difficult. Reality is like this, men like beautiful women, beautiful women like handsome guys. Handsome guys like pure women, that is virgins, beautiful women like rich men, that is wealthy bosses. They are all seeking their own interests and striving hard." Yu Han said, sounding like a philosopher.

  "Well said." Zhusaid in admiration.

  "Sometimes, love can transcend everything, even if the other person has nothing, they will still love each other for a lifetime, through thick and thin as husband and wife. But in most cases, the emergence of love is caused by external factors such as wealth, power, filial piety, moral character, and ability. Women all want to find a man who truly loves them, cares for them, is honest and faithful, and doesn't cheat or stray. Men also want to find a woman who is knowledgeable, courteous, beautiful, and understanding. But these are just idealized notions of beauty, reality is cruel, and most couples cannot fulfill their wishes, living unhappy lives. So many people have a common mindset, finding someone who is just okay is fine, they'll just get by, where can you find the ideal partner? Even if you do find them, it's rare." Yu Han said.

  Zhu Yixiang looked at Yu Han with a profound gaze, and after a moment, she said: "You can express such insights, it seems that you've had many romantic experiences before, otherwise, you wouldn't have such subtle feelings."

  Yu Han smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "I grew up in the deep mountains since I was a child. Except for my master, it's just me, the towering trees, and countless animals. I haven't even seen a woman's shadow. After leaving the mountain, I went straight to Shanghai. It's been less than half a month so far. How much romance can I have talked about?"

  Zhu Yixiang looked at Yu Han with a mixture of surprise and skepticism, asking: "Is this for real?"

  "Believe it and it's true, don't believe it and it's false, all depends on your own attitude." Yu Han said with a smile, flicking his cigarette ash.

  Looking at Yu Han, Zhu Yixiang said softly: "I believe!"

  "I'm flattered." Yu Han said.

  Zhu Yixiang also smiled and didn't say anything more on this topic.

  Hunan dishes were served one after another, and the two of them started eating. For Yu Han, Zhu Yixiang also made an exception, drinking baijiu for the first time in her life, and it was even Guizhou Maotai. She seemed to be willing to let go, but Yu Han was a bit worried, what if she got drunk and lost control?

  The two men clinked glasses, and Yu Han downed his in one gulp. Seeing Yu Han's bold and unrestrained manner, Zhu Yixiang couldn't help but feel inferior, so she took a small sip, the pungency of the Maotai making her frown tightly, gritting her teeth, and coughing twice.

  Yu Han smiled and said, "If you can't handle it, then don't drink it."

  Zhu Yixiang wiped her mouth with a tissue and said, "It's nothing."

  "The girl is really troublesome when she's drunk." Yu Han said, wanting her to pull back.

  Ji Yixiang said: "I'll drink a little less, I won't get drunk."

  Yu Han smiled and didn't say anything else. The two of them ate, drank, and chatted, enjoying each other's company. As half a bottle of wine was consumed, Zhu Yixiang's cheeks turned rosy, just like ripe cherries - sweet and juicy, making one want to take a bite. Later on, Zhu Yixiang's eyes even started to glaze over.

  Yu Han said with a smile: "Let's stop here, if you drink any more, I'm afraid I'll have to carry you back home."

  "Alright then, I'm drunk too."

  "We've eaten and drunk enough, let's go." Yu Han proposed.

  "Where are we going?" asked Zhi Yixiang.

  "Huh?" Yu Han was taken aback for a moment before saying: "Of course, everyone will go back to their own homes and find their own mothers. Where else do you want to go?"

  "Then take me home," said Zhi Yixiang.

  "It's an honor." Yu Han said.

  Zhu Yixiang couldn't help but laugh, a kind of indescribable happiness surged up in her heart. Yu Han suddenly felt a tightness in his chest, feeling that something was amiss, and another lost girl had fallen for his unparalleled charm. This was an ominous sign of impending disaster.