Chapter 501 - 499 First Kiss
Ming Zhu had heard from one of her cousins that when a man willingly buys you a gift and you joyfully accept it, he feels his intentions are affirmed, and everyone ends up happy.
If you hesitate and complain about wasteful spending, suggesting it would be better to buy something practical instead, you’ll dampen the man’s enthusiasm, and who will give you gifts in the future?
This cousin, with high emotional intelligence, was only pretty but not stunning, yet she had countless accomplished men pursuing her. Ultimately, she chose the best among them, and the married couple was incredibly affectionate. Her husband practically worshipped her.
She became a role model and example for her girlfriends to learn from.
However, another cousin’s close friend was exactly the opposite. Taught by her family to be gentle, kind, considerate, and sensible, she was the epitome of a good girl.
In a relationship, she always considered her boyfriend’s perspective. When dining out, fearful of making him spend too much, she avoided fancy restaurants and chose humble eateries instead. Eventually, she even suggested that they were better off cooking at home because it wasn’t hygienic to eat out.
When her boyfriend bought her an expensive, delicate gift, she would be happy inside but would refuse it outwardly, nagging him not to waste his money on impractical things. Wouldn’t it be better to save up for a house or a car?
When he asked her to the movies, she preferred buying some snacks and watching films online at home instead.
At first, the boyfriend was touched, thinking she cared for him, but over time, he grew accustomed to her considerateness and took it for granted. He never thought of buying her gifts or taking her out anymore, as she would always refuse.
After marriage, she envied other women whose husbands bought them flowers and gifts or took them out on romantic outings on holidays and birthdays.
Her own husband never thought about it, and when she finally gathered the courage to bring it up, he was astonished: hadn’t she always said that buying flowers and gifts was a waste and impractical? Wouldn’t it be more cost-effective to save for a house or a car?