Chapter 96

Wu Shulan said with some hesitation, "Do you know? He is too generous. When people see something he has that they like, he just says, 'If you want it, take it!' And he really gives it away! You know, that was something he bought with half a month's salary, and he doesn't cherish it at all..."

"What was it?"

"Clothes!"

"Who did he give it to?"

"Chenglong!"

"..." Wu Cheng was speechless for a moment, then smiled and said, "Do you really need that money?"

"I, I'm just afraid that one day, he'll give away his car and house too!" Wu Shulan pouted, muttering to herself. In this moment, she looked like someone who was good at managing a household.

Hearing this, Wu Cheng still said, "Do you really need that money?"

"..."

Wu Shulan was left speechless by Wu Cheng's question.

Then, Wu Cheng smiled and put his arm around her shoulder, saying, "Money is just an external thing; you can't bring it with you when you're born, and you can't take it with you when you die. Why do you need so much? Do you want to be a miser? Rong Shao is like this; he values his friends more than money. So, when it comes to choosing between friends and money, he can easily make a decision. And this just shows how pure he is, doesn't it?"

Pausing for a moment, he added, "Actually, this also shows that he's not the kind of man who would stay with you just because you're rich and leave you if you're poor, right?"

"Do you mean you support us?"

Wu Cheng shrugged and said, "It depends on whether you can accept this flaw of his! For poor people, this kind of flaw can be fatal. But for you and him, it's not a big deal. You are already very rich, and he will also be very rich in the future, I can guarantee that!"

"Then, you have to talk to my dad for me!" Wu Shulan looked at Wu Cheng with a pleading smile, "As for my grandfather, it's fine. He thinks Shizai is a good and honest person, and he doesn't care about the family background, letting me decide for myself!"

Wu Cheng shook his head and laughed, "Your old man has no right to criticize others; his own hands aren't clean either! It's hard for me to talk about this! Even though I don't think Shizai is that kind of person, who can say how many people will make him fall in love? Can you guarantee that you will love him for the rest of your life? Can you swear that you won't meet another man who makes you fall in love?"

"Uncle, don't talk about 'morality' separately, okay?" Wu Shulan rolled her eyes and said, "Even if it might happen, there should be a limit, right?"

Wu Cheng laughed and said, "I can't speak for others, but I think Rong Shao is a man who won't easily betray others, and he hates being betrayed the most!"

"Does that mean I can accept his proposal?"

"It depends on whether you are ready to get married!" Wu Cheng smiled, "Of course, I want to say that Rong Shao is a man who lacks security. When you give him an answer, be clear. If you want to get married, just say so. If you don't want to get married yet, you can propose an engagement or tell him when you will get married. Don't let him feel that you're not sincere!"

Wu Shulan nodded. Seeing Zhang Guorong looking at them, she walked over to Zhao Yazhi and the others. Then, Wu Cheng saw Zhang Guorong walk over to him, looking a bit awkward.

"Rong Shao, why do you look like you're constipated? Did you do something wrong?"

Hearing this, Zhang Guorong coughed and looked at Wu Cheng with a bitter smile, "Cheng Shao, can you not tease me like that?"

Wu Cheng laughed and put his arm around Zhang Guorong's shoulder, whispering, "You're quite something! When did you win over my niece? I didn't hear a thing!"

"That... that... was yesterday!"

Wu Cheng nodded and then said seriously, "What are your plans? Do you really want to marry Alan so soon? Do you have a plan for marriage? Do you know what kind of difficulties you will face after marriage? You might get tired of it soon!"

Hearing this, Zhang Guorong fell silent. After a moment, he said, "At the time, I was a bit impulsive. I thought Alan was a good girl, and I was afraid she would be taken by someone else. But later, I thought about it carefully and realized that I do want to spend my life with her. I don't regret my impulsiveness. Although I haven't achieved anything yet, I will work hard to give her the life she wants. That's the promise I can make as a man!"

Wu Cheng chuckled and said, "Relax! Although I'm her uncle, I'm also your friend. You don't need to be nervous in front of me! As long as you're not just being impulsive, that's fine."

Pausing for a moment, Wu Cheng added, "But have you thought about this: if you two are together, no matter what achievements you make in the future, you will always be in her shadow. People will be blinded by envy and jealousy, thinking that your success is only because you married a good wife. They will choose to ignore your efforts. Are you prepared for that?"

Hearing this, Zhang Guorong was taken aback. The feeling of being ignored for his efforts was not pleasant. But seeing Wu Cheng's teasing eyes, he laughed and said, "I think being able to marry a good wife is also a skill of mine!"

Wu Cheng laughed and said, "If you can think like that, that's the best! Actually, men like us must have the face to live off our wives to get by! Do you believe that when my album comes out, some people will say I'm capitalizing on Junjie's popularity?"

"But your album is really good!"

"People won't see it that way. They will say, 'Without Deng Lijun's popularity, what is Wu Cheng? He wouldn't have reached this height!'"

"Then why do you still..."

"What's wrong with that?" Wu Cheng smiled, "When recording, Junjie had a lot of fun, right? As long as she's happy, what does it matter if I get some criticism? With her fame, I don't have to worry about the album's sales. It's a win-win situation, so why not do it? Being criticized won't hurt me. As the man behind a strong woman, you must have a strong heart. Otherwise, it's better to end it early, as a long-term pain is worse than a short-term one!"

Hearing this, Zhang Guorong was stunned and then laughed bitterly, "Cheng Shao, are you encouraging me to be with Alan, or are you telling me to break up with her? I feel a bit off!"

Wu Cheng patted his shoulder and smiled, "I'm telling you to be prepared. As the man behind a strong woman, you must be ready for envy, jealousy, and hate. As for whether you should continue with Alan, I can't make that decision for you."

"Of course, I hope you have a good outcome. After all, one is my niece, and the other is someone I value. But my hope is not enough. Some responsibilities, as men, we must bear! Tell me, are you prepared for this?"

Zhang Guorong gritted his teeth and then looked up at Wu Cheng, laughing bitterly, "If, I mean if, I say I'm not prepared for this, will you look down on me?"

Wu Cheng shook his head and said, "Of course not! Not everyone can be the man behind a strong woman. And you are a sensitive person, which makes me even more worried! If you told me you were already prepared, I would be surprised!"

"Talking about love and marriage, why is it so complicated?" Zhang Guorong said helplessly.

Wu Cheng shook his head and said, "It's not that complicated! It all depends on how much you love her! If you really love her, even to the point of risking your life for her, why fear the gossip of the world? If you don't fear it, why be troubled? Marriage, in the end, is a matter between two people. As long as you are happy, why care so much?"

"It sounds like it makes sense, but it also seems a bit selfish!"

"Who isn't selfish? For the people you care about, being a bit selfish is fine!"

"Then, I'll have to trouble you to talk to Alan's father!"

Wu Cheng smiled and said, "Actually, that's the easiest part. As long as you treat Alan well and achieve something in the future, what can he say? Next year, when 'A Better Tomorrow' is released, your album will also come out. At that time, who in Hong Kong won't know you?"

Hearing this, Zhang Guorong's face lit up with excitement. At this stage, Zhang Guorong was still young and eager for fame, especially after getting together with Wu Shulan.

...

"Is Alan really dating Shizai?"

After Zhang Guorong left, Zhao Yazhi, Deng Lijun, and Lin Qingxia came over.

Facing Zhao Yazhi's question, Wu Cheng shrugged and smiled, "What's so strange about that? Men chasing women is like climbing a mountain, but women chasing men is like lifting a veil! Besides, Alan is not bad either!"

Hearing this, Deng Lijun laughed and said, "Then Shizai must be under a lot of pressure!"

Wu Cheng laughed and said, "Junjie, I'm under a lot of pressure too, you know!"

"Spit! I don't believe you! Azhi, Aqiao, let's ignore him!"

At this moment, Cen Jianxun ran over and whispered, "Boss, Mr. Zou and Mr. He are here!"

Hearing this, Wu Cheng smiled and said, "Since Mr. Zou is giving us face, we should welcome him. Let's go and see!"

Cen Jianxun laughed and said, "Can they not give us face? They already sent the invitation for 'The Shaolin Gate' to your office, didn't they?"

Wu Cheng laughed and said, "Don't think people are so dark!"

Cen Jianxun just smiled.

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