Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?
Chapter 68 Attempting to Date

Chapter 68: Chapter 68 Attempting to Date

The essence of marriage is actually about mutual compromise and accommodation.

This is the most ideal state, in other words, a mutual endeavor.

But in marriage, it’s often a one-sided effort, which over time, no matter how deep the love, can become exhausting and burdensome.

Thus, from the initial contact with the two women, Shen Siyuan was more inclined towards Jiang Taoshi.

He was aiming for marriage, not just a passionate romantic affair.

Marriage is not about poetry and distant lands, but about the daily grind of household chores and responsibilities.

Two women, two styles, just from initial contact.

Ruan Hongzhuang has a strong-willed personality and is very opinionated, clearly not someone easy to compromise with in life. To live with such a person, one can only compromise and accommodate, or there will definitely be conflicts.

But over time, he did not believe he could tolerate it, and why should he start by making concessions for himself?

He and Ruan Hongzhuang had only met for the first time, and it wasn’t to the stage of a life-or-death love.

Jiang Taoshi’s personality is the exact opposite of Ruan Hongzhuang; she is gentle and kind. Having been well protected since childhood, she grew up in love and being loved, with everything arranged for her, hence she doesn’t have many strong opinions.

Marrying such a woman, as long as you give her sufficient love, she would mostly be obedient to you, because she’s used to others planning her life. Without opposing views, naturally, there would be less conflict, reducing many unnecessary troubles in life.

Even with many flaws, she is still a person worthy of love.

Moreover, from Shen Siyuan’s observations, Jiang Taoshi is not the kind of girl who’s only superficially like a fairy; she’s also someone who cares about the feelings of others.

Because she grew up with love, she likewise knows how to love others.

Of course, such a woman, if she encounters a scoundrel, could be deeply hurt unless she changes herself or has strong family support, otherwise it could be tragic.

But Shen Siyuan doesn’t consider himself a scoundrel, if they really came together, he would surely give her happiness.

That’s why Shen Siyuan took the initiative to test the waters with the other party.

However, he did not receive a reply from Jiang Taoshi, but instead got a WeChat message from Ruan Hongzhuang.

"Did you get home?"

Why does this message look so familiar?

Isn’t this the very message he sent to Jiang Taoshi? Even the punctuation is exactly the same.

What’s this, a copy and paste sent back to him?

Shen Siyuan did not reply to the message immediately but stroked his chin in thought.

He naturally understood what Ruan Hongzhuang meant.

To be honest, being pursued by a beautiful woman, he’s neither a saint nor is he in a relationship, so it’s hard not to be tempted.

This made Shen Siyuan, who had been considering pursuing Jiang Taoshi, start to waver.

Just as Shen Siyuan was debating whether to reply to her.

Ruan Hongzhuang sent another message: "Do you like peaches?"

Shen Siyuan thought about it and replied to her.

"I just got home and saw your message."

Then he added: "We just met today, so I can’t say I like her, but Miss Jiang is indeed very nice, so I want to try getting to know her."

Shen Siyuan honestly expressed his thoughts, and did not hide his true intentions simply because another beautiful woman was involved.

However, Shen Siyuan’s reply and Jiang Taoshi’s replies were almost identical, both wanted to get to know each other first.

Shen Siyuan saw that his message had been sent without reply, and was about to put down his phone, when it chimed again.

He picks it up and sees another message from Ruan Hongzhuang.

"What do you think of me?"

Seeing this, Shen Siyuan’s expression became straight-faced; is sister this direct?

But after some thought and careful consideration, he sent a message saying: "You’re a very nice person."

This time, Ruan Hongzhuang’s message came through quickly.

"So, should we try dating each other?"

"This..."

Shen Siyuan was somewhat astonished.

After thinking about it, he replied: "Isn’t that too fast?"

"It’s not like I’m asking you to become my boyfriend right away. You think I’m a nice person, and I find you agreeable, so we can try dating first."

Before Shen Siyuan could reply, the other party immediately sent another message.

"Do you think I’m being too frivolous?"

Then another message followed, as if it had been pre-composed, just waiting to be sent out one after another.

"I’m afraid you’ll date Taozi, and then it would be wrong for me to make a move."

"..."

Shen Siyuan simply sent back six dots, not knowing what else to say.

After the six dots were sent, she remained in typing status, and Shen Siyuan was curious what more she had to say, so he waited for her.

"The reason I am so straightforward has to do with my personality. You have a unique aura that attracts me, you are a very special person, and I’m afraid I’ll regret it if I miss out..."

"Even if I regret it later, I won’t choose to regret it now, so I just come clean with you..."

"Of course, my actions might make you dislike me, but I can tell that you have a fondness for Taozi. If you really start dating her, then I would have no chance, and I could never do something like steal her boyfriend..."

"If it weren’t for that, I might choose to slowly get to know you..."

"I asked you what you think of me? You said I’m a nice person, which means you also have a fondness for me. In that case, why shouldn’t I be the one to try with you first..."

"Also, I have a doubt; I believe my looks and abilities should be no less than Taozi’s, so why would you choose her?"

Reading the messages from Ruan Hongzhuang one by one, Shen Siyuan finally understood what she was thinking.

As for the last question, it was easy to answer: "It’s precisely because you’re too great that I feel we’re not suitable."

He then added: "Also, I think it would be more relaxing and comfortable to be with a girl like Miss Jiang."

Shen Siyuan didn’t directly mention the issue of her being too dominant, but with Ruan Hongzhuang’s intelligence, she should understand.

"We haven’t even spent time together, how can you know we’re not suitable?"

"Okay, that’s my fault for being too hasty, but it’s just a personal judgment. I’m afraid we’ll end up deeply hurt without any results."

"Isn’t that good?"

"?"

Shen Siyuan was puzzled, how could that be good?

"Being deeply hurt means we have each other in our hearts. Would you feel heartbroken over a stranger? The deeper the feelings, the deeper the hurt. No matter the outcome, it’s one of the most beautiful memories in life..."

Shen Siyuan suddenly felt there was a lot of sense in her words.

A complete life never consists only of happiness. The love and regrets that are etched in one’s soul, the unrequited love is what truly constitutes the normal state of life.

Shen Siyuan was persuaded by her and also admired her bold and passionate personality.

Of course, the most important was that she was beautiful, which mattered a great deal.

So he said, "Then shall we give it a try?"

Ruan Hongzhuang then sent over a smiley face, and followed with: "Let me formally introduce myself, my name is Ruan Hongzhuang, I’m twenty-eight this year, have achieved some success in my career, and have never been in a relationship. I look forward to our future..."

So formal, huh? Shen Siyuan thought.

But he introduced himself in the format she provided as well.

"My name is Shen Siyuan, twenty-six this year, haven’t achieved anything, do not own a house or a car, and have been in one relationship before..."

Shen Siyuan was still straightforward. If this made Ruan Hongzhuang back down, then there was probably nothing to discuss.