Love Is No Match for Reading

"When I was little, I watched them play horseback riding games because you told me that it would hurt me."

"When I was a little older, they started trying smoking and drinking. You tell me that's bad habit, but I didn't touch those things."

"When I got older, my friends started dating, and you told me that a good girl should keep her fidelity and purity. I think you are right."

"There are so many more, I can't even remember them all. Now, you're telling me that Lin Qi isn't the best fit for me. Should I listen to you?"

Sai Weiruila looked at Wo Delike and posed a soul-searching question.

Wo Delike nodded. "Yes, I just want you to avoid getting hurt. I love you, and I don't want anyone to hurt you."

Sai Weiruila shook her head slightly. "But haven't you noticed? I'm not happy. I've never been happy!"

"I watched them having fun as they rode horses and played war games."

"While they were smoking, drinking, and indulging in music, I watched them wake up laughing and fall asleep laughing."

"When they were in love, whether they were happy because of love or crying because of pain, I just watched from the sidelines and couldn't feel anything."

"I don't have my own life, Father. Everything is what you wanted. Maybe you're right, but I'm not happy."

"I am more like an executor and observer of what you perceive as a 'standard life,' and all the joys, sorrows, and happiness have nothing to do with me."

"I am not in pain, but I am not happy either. If you think I should no longer contact Lin Qi, I will obey your decision. But you may never see me smile again, because this has made me realize that I am just a character in a novel, as some people say."

"You are the author, the pen is in your hand!"

Wo Delike's expression had become very serious. His wife held his hand tightly, partly out of concern that the elegant gentleman would be angry, and partly to comfort him.

Every parent's love for their child stems from their heart and instinct. A few are exceptions; they never think they are hurting their child, but sometimes their actions ironically turn into harm.

Wo Delike grasped his wife's hand in return and patted the back of her hand.

His daughter's words gave him some new ideas. Perhaps because he had been in power for too long, he always subconsciously believed that he was always right, and this extended to his family matters as well.

Now, Sai Weiruila's words woke him up. He had indeed helped the girl avoid all the problems that would hurt her, but he had also made her life colorless.

She was just an observer, watching others' joys and sorrows, but she herself never felt those complex emotions.

This made him fall silent and begin to reflect on his actions, a characteristic shared by all outstanding individuals.

They can listen to any advice and seriously reflect on whether they have any problems, rather than blindly criticizing others for questioning their decisions.

During Wo Delike's reflection, Sai Weiruila calmed down and suddenly realized she had gone a bit too far.

Because Wo Delike's actions were indeed all for her protection, and he used his excellent experience to solve these problems. He may have used the wrong methods, but his intentions were good.

Sai Weiruila felt she had gone too far with her previous words, and she apologized somewhat embarrassedly. After all, she had spoken so aggressively just now, and it was indeed a bit shameful to have to apologize now.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that..."

"No!" Wo Delike suddenly retorted. "You're right, Sai Weiruila. I shouldn't be making decisions for you. I can give you advice, but I shouldn't make decisions for you. I need to apologize for the stupid things I've done in the past, and I hope you can forgive me."

"As for what you're talking about..." he sighed, "... those things related to Lin Qi..."

At this moment, Sai Weiruila looked surprised and somewhat incredulous. She stared intently at Wo Delike, her mouth tightly shut, as if afraid that her heart would jump out of her throat if she opened her mouth.

"... Although I still hold my own ideas, I am no longer against anything. You can do what you want to do, but we need to reach a consensus on certain points."

This was almost the best news Sai Weiruila could get, and she nodded repeatedly. "Of course, what do you want me to promise?"

"If you're not considering marriage and are really planning to do so, don't sleep together."

"I understand this might offend you, because it's a very private matter and shouldn't be something I'm talking about."

"But I have to say this: for a girl like you, chastity is more important than anything else!"

"This is my only condition."

This was Wo Delike's final compromise. He understood better than most that this was still a patriarchal society, and no matter how vigorous the Feminism Movement was, it was still not a feminist society.

A few powers may be ceded to women, but true power remains in the hands of men.

To date, the highest-ranking woman in Federal politics is only a mayor. In the highest political arena of the Federal, Congress, there are not a single woman among the hundreds of seats in Upper and Lower Houses, despite their constant calls for women to be admitted. So far, has anyone been admitted? Perhaps in the future, but at this stage, it is unlikely within the next ten or twenty years.

In terms of business, there may be a little more freedom, but looking at the Chairman of the Board of all the major conglomerates, none of them are women, and they are all men.

Assuming they can't be together, if Sai Weiruila were to marry an ordinary man, he might see her as just an "honest man" because of her infidelity, and he wouldn't truly love her. But if she still retains her chastity, the situation would be completely different.

The same applies to people of similar social standing and background. Having chastity is not just about fidelity in marriage; it can also change many attitudes.

Marrying a promiscuous woman and marrying a chaste woman are completely different feelings and experiences for men!

Even if her marriage breaks down in the future, a pure relationship in the divorce proceedings could help her gain more recognition from judges and society.

People enjoy seeing women portray themselves as loyal and betrayed, enjoying watching them lick their wounds and cry, so that people can then act as moral paragons of society and do something. This may be an exaggeration, but it's exactly what this society craves.

Therefore, Wo Delike had only one requirement: no marriage, no sexual relations.

Sai Weiruila nodded in agreement almost immediately after he finished speaking. "I agree, Father. I understand what you mean, and I know that these are the right decisions for me. Is there anything else you would like to say?"

Her face was full of smiles, the kind of smiles that were rare, genuine, and irrepressible, which left Wo Delike unsure whether to be happy or sad.

My daughter is all grown up now?

"Take our Head Maid, the servants, and some others with you. I don't want you to get into danger in that wretched place, and then..." He made a "get lost" gesture.

Sai Weiruila immediately stood up, lifted her skirt, and slightly curtsied. "Thank you, Father. I am very touched by your decision. You are finally standing with me."

Then came her mother, "The breakfast was delicious, thank you for everything you do every day, I'm going to pack my bags now..."

Watching his daughter run away, Wo Delike couldn't help but laugh out loud, while his wife looked worried, "Was that a good idea?"

"Whether it's good or bad doesn't really matter. What matters is that she wants to face life on her own, so let's give her a chance."

"She's right. We can't take care of her forever. We will all grow old and be buried. I can take care of her now, but what about later?"

"She will have to face her own world one day."

"As for Lin Qi and this..." He glanced at the girl smiling sweetly in the newspaper and said nonchalantly, "It's just a phone call, no need to worry. I like her courage when she defied me just now and the way she thinks when she talks."

"This shows she's very talented!"

Wo Delike picked up a handkerchief and dabbed at his lips. "This was also her first act of defiance; a truly memorable day!"

"We should at least give her a good outcome for her first act of defiance, shouldn't we?"

Wo Delike maintained his refined smile, as if everything was under control.

The news that Wo Delike's lark was about to fly out of its cage and truly spread its feathers and wings in the sky was also seen by people in Kuli Lan City.

After all, Lin Qi, a business upstart with few scandals but many labels, is still very attractive to the media and the public.

With the addition of a young female star who is gradually coming into the public eye, people need to find some fun for themselves during periods of depression.

In the apartment, Catherine's best friend angrily stared at the news and photos in the newspaper, her eyes wide with indignation. "Aren't you going to say something, Catherine? Your boyfriend is cheating on you!"

Catherine lay lazily on the bed, stretching out her body. "He's not my boyfriend, we broke up, and I was the one who dumped him!"

Thinking of this, Catherine couldn't help but laugh out loud. Of course, she still had to comfort her classmate who was even angrier than she was, "Okay, you haven't seen Lin Qi in high school. He was much more handsome back then than you see him now."

"Every day I have to deal with everyone from the Cheerleading Team Captain to the buck-toothed girl with glasses in the back row. There are many people who are better than me, but in the end I won."

"If you understand him, you'll realize that probably no one can truly enter his heart. Doesn't that make you feel better?"

Instead of worrying about these things, you might as well get some more sleep or read a book!