Chapter 144 - 110 Thank You for Liking Me_2

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Chapter 144: Chapter 110 Thank You for Liking Me_2Even though it was expected, you can’t just erase the fact that I helped you pay off the car loan, right? Besides, why is it taken for granted that men should spend money on women, but not the other way around? Aren’t we always advocating for gender equality? But reality is such that gender inequality exists. In many areas, women are valued above men. This idea that men are responsible for earning money and supporting the family while women just need to look pretty... Such offensive talk is still repeated by many women as if it’s some profound truth. I can only mock it. Of course, Chen Feng didn’t think Shen Lin was such a woman because she had a job and had contributed to their home when they were together. He was just annoyed by the tone of her words just now. Chen Feng didn’t want to argue with her about whether what she said was right or wrong because he didn’t want to fight with her anymore. But Wu Mengting did speak up for him quite well, "Sister, I know Brother Feng might have let you down in the past, but he never intended it to be that way. Also, the criteria for a good man isn’t necessarily about buying cars and houses. A man able to make money isn’t necessarily good. In my opinion, as long as two people truly love each other, even if they have only a roof over their heads and eat simple meals like salted vegetables and radishes every day, it is still happiness." After hearing Wu Mengting’s words, Shen Lin was even more convinced that there was something wrong with her. Shaking her head in a sympathetic manner, Shen Lin said to Wu Mengting, "Do your parents know about your situation? I think you should discuss it with your family. I was just too young and naïve at the time, not listening to my family’s advice and insisting on marrying him. And what was the result? Just as expected, it ended in despair." Hearing her words, Chen Feng felt somewhat guilty. This was the main reason why he couldn’t bring himself to be too harsh with her. He had let her down too much regarding their marriage, almost causing her to sever ties with her own family. Deep down, Chen Feng had always thought about compensating her, but now they were divorced, and it didn’t feel right to provide financial compensation; it might lead to misunderstandings and unwanted ties. So, if he were to die, he could leave her some financial support in his will. As long as he was still alive, and since Shen Lin might also have a new partner, giving her money would potentially affect her future happiness. Thinking about it this way, Chen Feng, as her ex-husband, was quite noble. However, the thought of her starting a new family with another man, even having children for him, left a sour taste in his heart. After all, they had loved each other once. Wu Mengting, on the other hand, kept a polite smile on her face after listening to Shen Lin’s words and said, "Thank you for your concern. But this is my own business, so please don’t worry about it. Now that Brother Feng has explained himself, are you satisfied?" Wu Mengting tactfully turned the tables, her tone still gentle, her face still smiling, but overall, she gave Shen Lin a feeling of being kept at arm’s length. This was her way of showing Shen Lin out. Shen Lin really wanted to say, "A dog bites Lu Dongbin, not recognizing the good person," but she was, after all, an elegantly composed and knowledgeable woman who had never alienated herself by resorting to vulgar insults or engaging in verbal sparring with another woman over a man. "Alright. You take care of yourself." In the end, Shen Lin could only put on a façade of indifference, her lips curling up in a condescending manner as she said this lightly before turning and leaving. But why... did she still feel so angry inside? Her chest was still heavy with frustration. Chen Feng and Wu Mengting didn’t immediately get up to leave; they remained seated on the bench. "She doesn’t know about your illness, does she?" Wu Mengting was certainly not foolish; she was smart and easily deduced this from Shen Lin’s attitude and reaction. Chen Feng hummed softly in acknowledgment. "Did you ask for a divorce because you got sick? Do you still like her in your heart?" Wu Mengting looked at Chen Feng with a slightly tense expression. Chen Feng’s smile held a trace of bitterness, "I initiated the divorce. But it wasn’t entirely because of my terminal illness. It was mainly because I was poor, fat and lazy at the time, lacking ambition, which made her lose confidence and hope in our future together. Gradually, our relationship fell apart. I don’t know if I still like her now, but I can tell you that, compared to her, I like you more right now." This answer from Chen Feng didn’t fully satisfy Wu Mengting, but it was somewhat reassuring, knowing at least Chen Feng wasn’t lying to her. Just like Shen Lin said, they had been together for five years and even got married. Shen Lin almost broke ties with her family for him, which shows how deeply in love they were. Even now, having divorced, it was mainly because Chen Feng had contracted a terminal illness and intentionally kept it from her. Just this fact alone, how could you say that Chen Feng had completely lost his feelings for Shen Lin? That’s not possible, right? If that were the case, it would make Chen Feng seem too heartless. And for Wu Mengting, as his girlfriend who had just established a nominal relationship and knew him for less than two months, how could she make him like her more than his ex-wife? What could she possibly do? Wu Mengting leaned gently to the side, falling into his arms, looked at him with a smile, and said softly, "Thank you for liking me." Chen Feng reached out to touch her hair and said with a smile, "Can you not make it sound so literary, okay? It feels like you’re trying to flirt with me like they do in romance novels." Wu Mengting couldn’t help giggling at this and said, "Don’t you like it when I flirt with you like this?" "I like it, but it feels a bit deliberately sentimental and cheesy." "Not at all," Wu Mengting blinked and said, "These are my sincere words, really not deliberate, and definitely not cheesy." "Okay, okay. Not cheesy, not sentimental. I am quite moved. Now, let me say something too." Saying this, Chen Feng deliberately paused, then put on a loving expression, gazed down at her from above, and said in a baritone voice, "Thank you for liking me!" Wu Mengting was first taken aback, then couldn’t help but burst into laughter, laughing so hard that her body shook... Shen Lin returned to the entrance with a gloomy face, and Tang Yue was the first to rush over and ask, "How did it go? What did he say to you? How did that woman get together with him? Did they start dating before you divorced?" Though Tang Yue seemed concerned, it was more out of curiosity and gossip. Shen Lin, who was not in the mood to explain, forced a smile and said, "Let’s talk about this later. I’m not feeling good right now, I’m going back. You guys continue shopping." Yuan Dawei quickly offered, "Then let me take you back." Shen Lin frowned and said, "No need. I drove here." After speaking, she nodded to Tang Yue and then quickly walked towards the parking lot. "What... what do you guys think is going on with her?" Yuan Dawei looked helplessly at Tang Yue and Kong Tianlu. Kong Tianlu smiled faintly and said, "She must be upset. Her ex-husband has only been divorced for a short while and has found a younger and more beautiful woman. How could she not be angry?" "What kind of taste do you have?" Tang Yue retorted irritably, "That woman is only slightly younger than Sister Shen, how is she prettier? Her figure is not as good as Sister Shen’s either." "Yes, yes, yes. I didn’t look closely just now," Kong Tianlu quickly added with an apologetic smile, "Anyway, I think Sister Shen must be upset. Her ex-husband found someone before she did and seems to be living quite carefreely. If it were me, I’d feel bad too." Tang Yue then said, "I think that Chen Feng is not a good guy. He probably got together with that woman before they divorced." "That’s unlikely. Chen Feng seems quite decent." "You can’t judge a book by its cover, get it? If we hadn’t seen it with our own eyes today, would you have believed he’d be with such a young and beautiful woman? She seems like a female college student. Much younger than him, truly shameless." "Hehe, that’s also a skill. Otherwise, how did Sister Shen end up marrying him? You can just say that Chen Feng has a talent for winning women’s hearts." A hint of envy appeared on Kong Tianlu’s face, which was spotted by Tang Yue. "What, you want to learn from him too?" Kong Tianlu hurriedly shook his head, "How could I? Of course not. I’m not that kind of person." "Tsk, as if you’d dare," Tang Yue said disdainfully, then turned to Yuan Dawei, who looked troubled, and said, "Section Chief, don’t be disheartened. Sister Shen must have completely given up on her ex-husband by now. She might have been thinking about reconciling before, but she definitely doesn’t have that thought anymore. So, if you put in more effort, maybe you could win over our department’s beauty." Upon hearing this, Yuan Dawei’s eyes lit up, and he nodded eagerly, "You’re right, Xiaoyue. I hadn’t thought of that. Okay, I’ll definitely put in more effort." Yuan Dawei suddenly became ambitious again.

Chapter 144 - 110 Thank You for Liking Me_2

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