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In the evening, I was dragged by Mrs. Tu to the "execution ground," which was actually her house.
Previously, I had begged her helplessly, saying that the man in the disk was merely an image I admired, just a dream of a pathetic, overaged girly girl. Lin Zexiu, if he really is the Vice President of their company, he represents just a symbol and is not true love.
"You won't know if it's true love unless you give it a try," she retorted.
So, I said it was just idol worship, for example, I adore Antonio Banderas, but I can't go to Hollywood and kidnap him.
Yet, the formidable Mrs. Tu blinked her beautiful big eyes and looked at me as if I were a monster, "Why not? If it's someone I'm interested in, even if he's Uncle Martin from Mars, I'll drag him down from Mars."
I looked at her incredulously, thinking that the children of wealthy families are indeed unreasonably confident. Yet she, in a very barbatious manner, tugged and pulled me, dragging me on the ground, forcibly taking me to her house as if I were to sell my body to repay debts.
As a result, I found that the social morals these days are really bad, declining day by day, with people losing their traditional virtues. I struggled and cried all the way, attracting the glances of many, but not one valiant soul came to my aid. I was thus brought to Rabbit Nest, and luckily, only women were there; Beibei and Lao Bai were both absent.
Besides Mrs. Tu and UU, my other close friend Leng Yue was also there. Like UU, she worked at CES, but as the finance director, earning over a million a year. True to her name, she was stunningly beautiful and cold, always keeping others at arm's length, an advocate of singlehood who disdained men. Yet the more she was like this, the more suitors she had.
As soon as I arrived, they started to look over the disk I brought. When I identified the "criminal" who enticed me, a virtuous married woman, UU and Yueyue confirmed that the man I fancied was Lin Zexiu, the Vice President of CES.
"Now that we've identified the target, let's devise a plan of action," Mrs. Tu said impatiently, cutting straight to the chase.
"To be honest, I don't think he's a good target," Yueyue, who always spoke bluntly, said directly. "If Xiao Xin likes refined men, UU and I could screen some at the company and introduce her to them. You know we have a lot of employees at CES."
"Is that Lin something Zexiu a bad guy?" Mrs. Tu asked.
Yueyue shook her head, "He's the Vice President of the company; we don't socialize much privately, only through work so I don't really know his character. You know, it's hard to judge someone's true nature. But he has a very good reputation in the company, is amiable and just in his dealings, conducts business ethically, and is very filial to the President, his father. Such a person can't be too bad in character."
"Could there possibly be a beastly nature or depraved morals behind his appearance?" Mrs. Tu asked further.
UU laughed, "If Vice President Lin were really as Mrs. Tu described, his acting skills would be too good, and moreover, he's not just playing a role temporarily, but has been disguising himself for years. He hasn't died from exhaustion and still lives very healthily; it's practically a miracle. Do you think being Yue Buqun is easy?"
Mrs. Tu hummed solemnly, then nodded, "From what you say, at least for now, his character seems passable, even if flaws are found later, we can slowly 'train' him. What about his personal life? Does he have many women?"
"With a top-tier man like him, women flock around him like ants to a block of quality sugar," UU smacked her lips in amazement. "But I've never heard that he's been particularly good to any woman, meaning he doesn't have a steady girlfriend. At gatherings where he needs to bring a female companion, he often changes partners, never being especially close with anyone. I'm sure he's no Liu Xiahui, but at least he's not the kind that lives a debauched life. You can tell by looking at his face, my husband taught me that—Vice President Lin is definitely not a hedonist."
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"Does he have any physical disabilities?" Mrs. Tu asked in the calmest tone about the most shocking topic.
UU was both annoyed and amused, "How would we know that? Why don't you go stay in a hotel room with him and check it out, Doctor Tu?"
"I don't mind; I am a doctor. The human body is science to me, and I am confident that he wouldn't be able to touch me," Mrs. Tu said seriously. "However, as you all know, our Beibei often threatens to jump off a building to manipulate me, and I'm afraid he might act impulsively. After all, it's a life at stake, why should I harm him? Finding another one would also be quite troublesome."
She spoke so earnestly that UU and Yueyue burst out laughing, while I felt like I was just invisible air. They were discussing my love life, but I felt like an outsider.
"Beibei is the best at jumping off buildings, just like Beibei in the Three Kingdoms who likes to cry to win people's hearts," Yueyue laughed, almost choking on water.
"Let's not talk about him. Today's topic is: The possibility of Yu Huxin chasing Lin Zexiu." Mrs. Tu decisively waved her hand, "Since Lin is handsome, comes from a good family, has a decent character, a great personality, no girlfriend, why do you, Yueyue, disapprove of Xiao Xin chasing him? Do you think that a woman chasing a man is inappropriate?"
"What era are we in? I understand that love must be fought for; there's nothing wrong with a woman chasing a man," Yueyue said. "The key is that Vice President Lin is too good a catch."
"So you mean, since he's such a great catch and yet doesn't have a girlfriend or isn't married, there must be some hidden defect?" Mrs. Tu brought the conversation back to that issue. She really is one bunny with a one-track mind!
"I didn't say that," Yueyue shrugged. "I just think that because he's such a great catch, the chances of Xiao Xin's success might be small. Why hurt her self-esteem?" she said, turning to look at me with a gentle gaze. "Xiao Xin, don't mind me saying this. It's not that I think you're not good enough for him; in fact, based on how much I like you, I don't think he deserves you. But this is a pragmatic and materialistic society, where looks and wealth always influence judgment."
"Also, he's just too good-looking. For a woman to marry a man who's more beautiful than herself, it's going to be a lot of pressure," UU added.
I nodded desperately, pitying Mrs. Tu.
Just thinking about such a man is nice, but if I pursued him and got rejected—no matter how gently—it would be too much for me. Dreams, after all, can be deeply buried or secretly cherished, but they should never be shattered.
In reality, I could strongly resist because this is my life, yet I seemed somewhat hesitant. Could it be that deep down I really overestimated myself, wanting to chase such a top-tier man? Hoping for a miracle from the heavens? Thus, I almost wished someone would stop me.
People always yearn for what they can't have. Logically, I'm opposed, but emotionally, I'm inclined to agree.
On the other hand, Mrs. Tu had built up a strong influence over both me and Beibei. Despite Beibei being tall and strong, and myself being trained in martial arts, we dared not defy a tiny loli, and that's the advantage of psychological intimidation!
However, far from stopping me from falling into the trap, Mrs. Tu pushed me further, "Looks aren't the issue. If our Xiao Xin hooks him and later dislikes his appearance, we can just disfigure him, I'll do it myself. See, it's that simple."