Chapter 932: 918: Hotel Proposal

Chapter 932: Chapter 918: Hotel Proposal

Su Xuan smiled and said, thinking to himself that Yu Lingling probably hasn’t been to a hotel for a meal. Didn’t Gu Xiyin say that you should raise sons frugally and daughters lavishly? So he’ll take Yu Lingling out for some good food to broaden her horizons.

“Hmm, okay, thank you, big brother!”

Yu Lingling smiled as she spoke, her heart filled with happiness. Actually, it doesn’t matter where they dine; just having Su Xuan’s company is the happiest thing for her.

When Su Xuan drove to a nearby star-rated hotel with Yu Lingling as his passenger, Yu Lingling was somewhat taken aback by the luxurious decor inside. Honestly, though she had seen it on TV, the feeling of being there in person was undoubtedly more breathtaking.

Su Xuan took Yu Lingling to a private room in the hotel and ordered some delicious dishes. Yu Lingling was excited and overjoyed. It was the first time she had tasted such exquisite food and been in such a high-end hotel.

“Big brother, this is my first time in such a high-end hotel. It’s really upscale. I used to think that seeing a scene like this wouldn’t be surprising, but after seeing it today, I realize that this hotel is truly too upscale; its ambiance leaves me feeling so amazed.

“Haha, silly girl, actually, these are just appearances. Don’t take them too seriously. The difference between star-rated hotels and roadside stalls, I feel, is just a matter of face. Sometimes when you think about it, maybe people give themselves too many constraints in life, otherwise, why would life be so tiring.”

Su Xuan spoke with some sentiment, and at this moment, there was suddenly a commotion outside. Su Xuan frowned and got up to go to the door. He saw a boy half-kneeling before a girl, holding flowers in his hands, and speaking with deep passion.

“Darling, marry me, I promise I’ll make you happy, I want this century-old star-rated hotel to witness our love.”

“Hey Wu, can we not make a fuss? There are so many people watching. Can we discuss this when we get back?”

A girl in stylish clothing, looking quite pretty but slightly impatient, said in a tired tone. Upon hearing her words, Su Xuan could easily tell that she really didn’t want to get married.

“But, but I’m sincere, and I’ve been preparing for a long time for today. Darling, didn’t you always say you longed for a proposal ceremony? Isn’t this enough?”

The boy spoke earnestly, and at this moment, Yu Lingling also came out, saw the scene, clasped her hands together, and said with admiration.

“It’s so heartwarming, big brother, they’re so romantic, truly enviable!”

Su Xuan looked at Yu Lingling and gave a gentle smile, saying.

“Silly girl, never think of things too simplistically, you think you’re like a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl.”

Su Xuan sighed helplessly, thinking that this woman clearly had no intention of marrying Wu, probably staying with him just for a meal ticket, or perhaps just to relieve loneliness.

Actually, concerning the notion of relationships between men and women, there’s still quite some chaos. Many girls are willing to live with a guy but are not necessarily willing to marry him. Often it’s to relieve life’s pressures, and sometimes it’s solely to stave off loneliness. As for marriage and starting a family, that hasn’t even crossed their minds because they believe these men cannot give them happiness.

Sometimes Su Xuan feels that men of this era are truly exhausted. For his parents’ generation, love was simple—just being well-fed and running a modest household together was contentment. But with the economic development, the society of this era has kind of lost its flavor.

Su Xuan had read a report saying that in the Guangdong area, for a woman to marry, the male’s salary must reach at least fifteen thousand to feel secure. Without a salary above fifteen thousand, they wouldn’t consider marriage.

Actually, Su Xuan thinks that’s such a pit. Fifteen thousand isn’t difficult for many; at least, Su Xuan earns more than that without even working daily. But not everyone is as lucky as Su Xuan, and many people’s lives are genuinely challenging.

In this awkward period, though one won’t starve, earning money is difficult, and many people’s salaries, if stable at seven thousand, are considered very good, but in those women’s eyes, even seven thousand is insufficient.

Online, there was a joke about earning six thousand a month, and after expenses and socializing, there’s less than a thousand left. Although said with some exaggeration, it’s indeed the reality; many are trapped in this awkward stage.

And now, those outrageous dowries are even more daunting. What about the “ten thousand purple,” or getting a bride at the cost of going bankrupt?

“Don’t be silly, Wu. We’re adults! You know I can’t marry you!”

The woman said earnestly, seeming a bit impatient with so many people watching.

“Wh-why? I love you, and you like me too. Why can’t people who love each other be together? Isn’t loving someone about being with them?”

The boy seemed a bit clueless, speaking with confusion. And looking at him, Su Xuan felt he seemed familiar, but thought to himself whether this guy is too naive; the girl spoke quite candidly.

“Big brother, why won’t this sister marry this big brother? I feel he really loves her!”

“Uh, because he has no money!”

Su Xuan straightforwardly replied, and sure enough, when he finished, the girl spoke earnestly.

“Wu, do you have a house? Do you have a car? Do you know about ‘ten thousand purple’? Do you know what a Carat Ring is? You don’t, right? Wu, we’re adults. The life I want, you can’t give. Let’s just leave it at that.”

As she spoke, the girl turned to leave resolutely. At that moment, Su Xuan genuinely felt the boy was quite tragic. Su Xuan could tell the boy wasn’t one of those scheming types; his thoughts seemed rather simple. Such a simple-minded guy made Su Xuan think of Monkey, who also had straightforward thoughts.

Actually, Su Xuan felt sympathy for this boy and found the girl somewhat despicable. However, it’s not the girl’s fault; it’s actually society, and those kinds of women are everywhere; a significant portion of women is indeed like that.