Only after being reborn did I realize how fascinating the world of the rich is.

Looking at Le Xin'er's conflicted expression, Li Xiaofeng leaned back comfortably on the long sofa, his arms outstretched and resting on the back of the sofa, quietly waiting for Le Xin'er's answer.

Le Xin'er hesitated for a long time, then seemed to finally make up her mind, and whispered, "I... I can promise you this once, but you can't..."

Before Le Xin'er could finish speaking, Li Xiaofeng waved his hand, interrupting her.

"Xin'er, you may not understand what I mean. I don't lack women. Besides Shanshan, I have several other women. Moreover, I am young, good-looking, and worth tens of figures."

If I want women, I only need to beckon, and a whole bunch of beautiful women will rush to climb into my bed.

Don't say I'm arrogant. Don't you know why Shen Jiaqi framed me? You were the one who helped me with that lawsuit.

Do you think someone like me would waste my breath and energy on you for a fleeting moment of pleasure?

I have to say, you take your appearance too seriously. Of course, I can't blame you; it's a common problem for beautiful women—they think everyone will treat them like princesses.

"What do you want?"

"How about it? Of course, I want you to be my woman, just like Shanshan and the others. Actually, you can think of this as a business marriage, a marriage that you decide for yourself."

In addition, you can compare me with people like Luo Siyuan and others, and see what you can gain by marrying them, and what you can gain by being with me!

I think if you marry Luo Siyuan, the best outcome for you in the future will probably be to become a virtuous housewife and live out your life there. Otherwise, the probability of divorce is very high.

"But with me, you can achieve the career you desire and reach the pinnacle of your life. Of course, there's a price to pay: you won't have the kind of marriage that ordinary people have."

Le Xin'er said sadly, "But if that's the case, even if I have my own career in the future, what's the point of life if I lose love?"

Li Xiaofeng said in a calm tone, "Love is beautiful, but it is also elusive. Can you be sure that you will get love after giving up your career?"

Based on your own life experience, what are the chances of a girl like you finding perfect love?

Furthermore, the definition of perfect love is different for everyone. For many women, marrying a top lawyer like Luo Siyuan from a prestigious law firm would not only make their love perfect, but also their life perfect.

But if you think it's perfect, you wouldn't have rejected him!

Besides, how can you be so sure that being with me doesn't count as love?

Some say that love is selfish, but I think love is love, and selfishness is selfishness. Saying that love is selfish is just because of human nature.

Humans possess both love and selfishness; must love be defined as selfishness? I think these so-called definitions are merely serving human needs.

In other words, it's about giving people a seemingly reasonable explanation so that they feel they are right and not wrong.

But if love can be explained, why can't there be other explanations? For example, love is actually very simple: it's just two people liking each other.

Le Xin'er rolled her eyes at Li Xiaofeng and said irritably, "You're really good at talking. According to you, I can like you, and I can like someone else, right?"

Li Xiaofeng said with a smile, "With me, you can like me, but you can't like anyone else, because I'm a selfish person."

"This isn't fair! Why can you be selfish, but I can't!"

"Where in this world is there so much fairness? Some people are born as the sons of the richest man, and they can acquire wealth that others could not obtain in several lifetimes without putting in any effort."

But some people are born into circumstances where they can't even get enough to eat, or live in war-torn, precarious environments. How do you see the fairness in this situation?

Furthermore, I have been blessed by God and have achieved what I have today through my own unremitting efforts. You can talk to me about fairness with just a few words. Is that fair to me?

When I lived in the two small, dark rooms my adoptive father gave me, I was helpless and bullied. Who ever gave me justice?

I'm willing to give up some of my resources and exchange them with you on your own terms to fulfill my promises to you. That's the fairest thing I can do.

What, you think it's fair if I give you half of everything I have?

"Le Xin'er, if you don't want to, you can refuse. This is already the fairest thing you can do for yourself. Don't try to have it both ways; that's called being a 'green tea' (a manipulative woman)."

Seeing that Le Xin'er was still looking conflicted, Li Xiaofeng stood up and said in a calm tone, "Xin'er, I can give you another day to think about it, otherwise I will choose to cooperate with Luo Siyuan."

Neither the Luo family's social status nor the resources of the Red Circle organization where Luo Siyuan works can compare to yours. Your only advantage is that you can establish a closer and more trustworthy relationship with me.

My Wanzhong Media needs to go public as soon as possible. I don't have time for you to wallow in self-pity and lament. You can refuse. And for Shanshan's sake, I will continue to maintain our legal cooperation. You won't go hungry.

However, I certainly can't continue to provide you with the resources needed. I'll definitely need to invest them in future partners I've chosen, to solidify our cooperation and friendship. You need to understand that.

"Can I wait a couple more days? My period started, and it might not end for at least two more days!" Le Xin'er blushed and weakly explained to herself.

Li Xiaofeng nodded somewhat helplessly.

Three days later, after dressing up carefully, Le Xin'er arrived at Li Xiaofeng's villa.

"You're here? Have you made up your mind?"

"I've made up my mind. Women have to grow up eventually!"

As the sun set, a crimson glow shone into the villa's bedroom, where a young man and woman were embracing tightly.

A light drizzle began to fall outside. A flower in the garden opened its petals, welcoming the nourishment of the raindrops. The newly opened flower was exceptionally bright and delicate.

A woman's cry of pain seemed to echo from inside the bedroom, while the light rain outside gradually intensified, washing over the newly blooming flower in the garden.