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Chapter 100 - 89 For Whom the Bell Tolls

Chapter 100: Chapter 89 For Whom the Bell Tolls

"So you two are... more than friends but not quite lovers?"

Duan Xian, who was a bit disoriented from the roundabout explanation, could only come up with this summary after a long thought.

Meng Lang furrowed his brows and thought.

"Although there are some discrepancies, the situation is roughly like that."

Duan Xian rolled his eyes.

"You’ve beaten around the bush so much; aren’t you still just consulting yourself?"

I am consulting myself, always have been...

"Bro! If you’re set on a target, then don’t hesitate, take decisive action!

Come! Tell me about her general situation, like her personality, social relationships, and how far you’ve progressed; I’ll give you some advice."

Meng Lang thought about it, although he still couldn’t be entirely sure if his guess was correct.

But offering some professional advice to himself and his brothers wasn’t a bad thing either—better safe than sorry!

So he pondered for a moment and said.

"Her and I, at first, had some misunderstandings, but those were resolved later, and now we’re on pretty good terms.

We occasionally have meals together, go for runs, chat... about work stuff.

Her parents are divorced; she’s quite independent and opinionated, a bit assertive, sharp-tongued, a top-notch corporate woman, single-handedly raising a sister, too busy to spend much time with her.

Oh! I get along quite well with her sister."

Duan Xian nodded in satisfaction, "Hmm! Shoot the horse before the soldier, secure the sister before the sister’s sister, your strategy is good!

How about her overall conditions; does she have admirers around her? Any particularly threatening rivals in love?"

"Conditions... Apart from her family and economic conditions, everything else is impeccable; she’s beautiful, talented, and likely not short of admirers. As for a threatening rival in love..."

Meng Lang thought of Yan Lihua and suddenly looked serious.

"Yes, and a strong one at that!"

"Is that so..." Duan Xian frowned.

"According to you, she’s beautiful and charismatic, capable at work, and has plenty of admirers... If it were before, I’d certainly be sweating for you."

"And now?" Meng Lang asked, puzzled.

"Now you’re rich!" Duan Xian stated matter-of-factly.

"You said her economic condition is average, right? Displaying your financial strength is an important way to give a woman security!"

"Uh..." Meng Lang rolled his eyes.

"Thanks! Your advice just happens to hit her pet peeves!"

"Why?" Duan Xian was taken aback.

"Her father became a nouveau riche suddenly that led to the divorce with her mom, so, she despises nouveau riches like me the most!"

"Eh? Is that so..." Duan Xian stroked his chin.

"This is quite troublesome, generally, children from such families have an instinctual wariness and aversion to the opposite sex and marriage."

Meng Lang nodded in agreement. Before rescuing Xiao Yu, Haitang really hadn’t given him a pleasant demeanor.

"But the good news is, your competitors will also face the same hellish difficulties as you."

Meng Lang couldn’t help but think of Yan Lihua again.

Instinctual wariness and aversion to the opposite sex and marriage...

Oh no! That might actually be her natural advantage?

Duan Xian looked at Meng Lang and suddenly said, "Let me ask you, are you looking to date her or marry her?"

"Is there a difference?" Meng Lang didn’t understand.

"Of course, wanting to date her is simpler; just cater to her tastes, figure out what she likes, and make her believe you are her soulmate. Once the sparks fly, take your chance when her head is hot!

Remember, if she doesn’t want to wear the wedding dress you provide, never stop your hands from undoing her buttons!"

"Uh..." Meng Lang was speechless.

"Is there a less sleazy approach?"

"So you’re aiming for marriage? That’s trickier; you have to escalate the dating methods!

Still need to cater to her tastes, create the sparks, and make her head hot, but when it comes to the final step, you mustn’t rush it!

For instance, a woman like her is like a block of ice, not frozen in a single day; if you’re too hasty and use a hammer, you might shatter her heart as well.

To melt the ice, you have to be persistent, touching her wholeheartedly in work and life, providing security, and gradually melting the ice!"

"Hmm-hmm!" Meng Lang nodded repeatedly, that sounded pretty reliable.

"So, how do I do that specifically?"

"That depends on personal conditions and perception, varying by individual; commonplace things like giving her meticulous care in daily life, supporting her in her career as much as possible.

When she is vulnerable, show concern— if the lightbulb is out, the heater isn’t warm, or the air conditioner isn’t cold, be the first to step up!"

"Isn’t that a bit too servile?" Meng Lang hesitated.

"Servile?" Duan Xian seemed to find the word amusing.

"Firstly, no beautiful, charming woman in the world will fall for you just because you stand coolly in the wind and say a few nice words, especially a woman like the one you described.

There’s no love without reason in this world, nor is there a ’main character halo,’ right?"

Hmm... that makes some sense.

"Secondly, the term ’servile’ arises only because some people’s methods of pursuing girls are purely amateur.

Servility is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.

However, they do not understand that 1% of inspiration is far more important than 99% of perspiration."