FYN Chapter 168 made me feel inferior.
Chapter 168 made me feel inferior.
Standing outside the villa's wall for several minutes, Chen Xianping's heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Even though they knew the other party no longer had a television station affiliation, they still dared not approach them easily.
Chen Xianping didn't even dare to look at Xie Liting's complete back view, only daring to look at her lower body.
This feeling made him very uncomfortable.
If he were still the captain of the Xiapu Police Station, he would have more courage to face his former dream girl, given his current position.
But now he's a nobody.
Chen Xianping only dared to go inside after the real estate agent left.
I wanted to call her "sister-in-law," but it didn't feel right.
"sister……"
He called out softly to Xie Liting's retreating figure.
Xie Liting, who was about to enter, slowly turned around. The sun shone directly on her face, forcing her to squint.
Unlike other women, Xie Liting doesn't wear makeup, and she's not afraid to face the sun. Her face doesn't look like it's been plastered with putty.
"Captain Chen?"
Chen Xianping smiled wryly, rubbing his hands together on the hem of his clothes: "I'm no longer the Captain Chen I used to be."
"You...want to see me about something?"
"Uh... um..." Chen Xianping stammered.
Xie Liting tossed her head generously, gesturing for him to come inside: "It's sunny outside, come in and talk."
Chen Xianping felt relieved; being invited in meant he had a chance.
The living room door was not closed.
The sofa inside was covered with a white cloth, and there were no tea sets. Xie Liting gave him a bottle of mineral water.
"I'm sorry, we don't have any good tea to offer, but please make do with this sip."
"Oh, it's nothing."
"You... just came out?"
Xie Liting smoothed her medium-length hair.
After being released from the detention center, he simply changed his hairstyle.
It looked much more alluring, with more of her fair neck exposed, the whiteness extending from her neck all the way to her heart, before being covered by a strapless undershirt.
"yes."
"It's good that you're out. What did you want to see me about?"
Xie Liting sat upright. From her past interactions with Chen Xianping, she could tell that Chen Xianping had feelings for her.
She never gave Chen Xianping a chance.
Because she used to be Dawei's woman, she felt that at the very least, one had to be a cadre to be able to get close to someone; someone as insignificant as Chen Xianping wouldn't do.
Chen Xianping kept his head down, not daring to look at her. His gaze fell on her knees, which were clad in stockings. No matter the angle, he thought this woman was beautiful. Just one knee was enough to make him lose control.
"Sister, you...you're going to sell this house?"
"Yes, we've already engaged an agency."
"So, where do you live?"
Xie Liting found his question a bit strange; it wasn't his place to concern himself with this matter. She grew somewhat impatient: "I have my own things to do. What is it you want?"
Chen Xianping's hands were sweating, and he unconsciously rubbed his palms on his pants again, his voice barely a whisper: "Are you leaving?"
"Um."
"Can we stay?"
"What?"
"I mean, can you not leave? You've lived here for so many years, you must be used to it by now. Where can you go?"
"You don't need to worry about that."
"You stay here, I can take care of you."
Xie Liting felt a pricking sensation all over her body. These words sounded awkward and uncomfortable. She frowned and asked, "What do you mean? Are you... are you confessing your feelings to me?"
Chen Xianping's face burned. The living room air conditioning wasn't on, and sweat began to bead on his forehead. He shrugged and wiped the sweat away, muttering, "Hmm..."
Xie Liting shook her head slightly and smiled weakly: "No... I used to be Zhou Dongliang's fiancée, I was... You know all that, and you still confessed to me?"
"It's okay, I don't care."
"What?" Xie Liting's face contorted with anger. "You don't care?"
Chen Xianping glanced at her with a hint of fear, wondering why she was so agitated, and quickly emphasized how firm his heart was: "Yes, Sister Liting!"
I don't care what you were like in the past.
You will always be the best woman in my heart.
I love you.
I love all of you.
I hope to take care of you, treat you well, and cherish you for the rest of my life…
Xie Liting was so angry that her lower abdomen felt uncomfortable. She pressed one hand against her side and waved the other hand frantically, telling him to stop talking.
"Alright, alright..."
I know why you've come.
You don't care anymore?
Do you care if they come looking for you?
Whether you care or not is none of my business.
She asked him a question with a speechless expression, then shook her head, her face showing both disgust and helplessness.
"Let me tell you a true story, Chen Xianping. I've had countless suitors since I was a child."
At least 50 people have confessed their feelings to me.
But I really wasn't...
I've been confessed to by such an ordinary man like you.
You're average-looking, your current status is average, your education level is average, your family background is average—you're average in every way.
Chen Xianping looked pained and wanted to explain something, but Xie Liting pressed her hand down to signal him to shut up.
"Chen Xianping, I am very rational now, and I hope you can be rational too."
Do you know what you just said made me feel inferior?
Yes.
It's just low self-esteem!
You've left me speechless, you know?
If you saw those celebrities, would you confess your feelings like that?
Will not.
You know very well that they won't pay any attention to you.
But you confessed your feelings to me, which means that at this moment, in your heart, you and I are a good match.
From your perspective, I'm just as ordinary as you now, so you can confess your feelings to me.
Good heavens!
Xie Liting held her forehead, looking like she was about to cry but couldn't.
"I really want to swear right now, you know?"
Your confession made me feel ashamed!
Get out of here right now.
Your confession hurt me deeply.
"Get out!"
Xie Liting's voice grew louder and louder, until she even shouted the last sentence, pointing her finger at the door.
Chen Xianping's lips were white, he was sweating profusely, and his body was trembling slightly.
A heartfelt confession takes a lifetime to heal.
That's so hurtful to my self-esteem.
He jumped to his feet, pointed at Xie Liting's face, and wanted to curse her out.
Given his imposing presence when he was the battalion commander, it's possible he could be beaten half to death.
But he couldn't say anything.
Even though he was badly hurt, he still couldn't bring himself to be violent or angry towards Xie Liting.
It was only then that I realized why Zhou Dongliang was so compliant with Xie Liting...
The helplessness of a simp.
He slammed the hand pointing at her behind his back, and without saying a word, Chen Xianping ran away from the villa, tears streaming down his face just before getting into the car.
"Son, what's wrong?" his mother asked worriedly.
"It's okay." Chen Xianping accelerated and drove off.
The car radio station is broadcasting a news brief from Meihua City Radio.
"Yuanshan County has made new breakthroughs in agricultural development. Under the leadership of County Head Chen Dawei, the Yuanshan County government leadership team has put forward innovative development ideas, which have been recognized and supported by the Provincial Department of Agriculture and other departments. We believe that in the near future..."
Hearing the radio broadcast, Chen Xianping became even more frustrated and forcefully turned off the radio.