Chapter 87: See if you are willing to be deceived
Chapter 87: See if you are willing to be deceived
“What is liking someone?”
“Liking someone means you can’t help wanting to be close to them, to possess them, and to give to them. When you see a beautiful piece of clothing, you want to buy it and make it yours. That’s the simplest kind of liking.”
Outside, the cold wind howled, carrying icy snow particles that slipped into collars and cuffs.
The two of them walked downstairs, sleeves drawn tight, chatting as they strolled along the path in the residential complex.
“What if you can’t afford it?”
“If you can’t afford it, then work hard to earn enough money to buy it. That effort itself is a form of giving.”
“When it comes to liking someone, possession and giving should be equal. If you only want to possess but aren’t willing to give, that’s not really liking. If you’ve worked hard but still can’t afford it, you shouldn’t steal or rob. You need to be content with yourself and consider whether stealing it might damage or ruin it.”
Xu Qing exhaled a long breath of cold air, turned to look at her, and smiled. “That’s why I don’t want to lie to you. I want you to decide for yourself. If you don’t like me, I’ll let you go, as long as you’re okay. If you only want to give but not possess, that’s just being a simp, not real liking.”