Chapter 51: 051 Rational Analysis For Choosing A Partner
Wang Heng originally thought that after hearing Tang Hexing’s revealing speech, the girls would keep their distance from him. But for some reason, Sun Ruimin seemed even more interested.
“Since you’re so popular, have you dated before? No, right? You’ve never dated?”
In response to Sun Ruimin’s follow-up question, Wang Heng simply hummed twice and tried to continue looking at his mobile phone. But Sun Ruimin was still talking, so lowering his head at this moment would be a bit too rude.
Wang Heng deeply felt that having thin skin was definitely one of his fatal weaknesses.
Sun Ruimin: “Why refuse romance? Only interested in programming?”
Wang Heng: “That’s right.”
Sun Ruimin asked again: “Then, if there was a girl who likes programming, would you like her?”
Wang Heng: “Don’t know, haven’t met one.”
Sun Ruimin: “Why haven’t you met one? There should be female classmates in your class too, right?”
Wang Heng couldn’t help but complain: “Are you Lu Yu?”
Sun Ruimin blinked and was about to say something else when she was interrupted by her cousin brother’s voice.
Sun Xing Si clapped his hands and said loudly: “How’s the chat going, classmates? Spiritual exchange can’t replace material food either. I’ve already booked seats at the restaurant next door; the taste and reputation are pretty good. Let’s head out now?”
Wang Heng eagerly stood up and responded: “Let’s go!”
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At the restaurant next door, the tables couldn’t be moved around freely like in the coffee shop, so they naturally had to sit at separate tables. Wang Heng unhesitatingly chose a table full of boys and even pulled Wang Ke along with him, not leaving any seats for certain girls.
The table where Sun Ruimin was sitting had both boys and girls, and her cousin brother Sun Xing Si was right next to her.
While waiting for the food, Sun Xing Si saw his older sister’s gaze still drifting in a certain direction, so he couldn’t help but ask in a low voice: “Sis, you wouldn’t have fallen for that Wang Heng, would you?”
Sun Ruimin whispered back: “Among the boys in your class, he’s the one most worth paying attention to.”
“Why?” Sun Xing Si was a bit puzzled. “If we’re talking about the most handsome or the tallest, it’s not him!”
Sun Ruimin glared at her cousin brother and said in a tone full of exasperation: “When finding a partner, is the face the most important thing? And height, can you eat that?”
Sun Xing Si: “Can Wang Heng be eaten?”
Sun Ruimin: “Programming can earn money for food.”
Sun Xing Si suddenly understood: “I get it, you value his money!”
Sun Ruimin pinched her cousin brother’s arm: “Keep your voice down, don’t let him hear.”
Sun Xing Si nodded while rubbing his arm, then covered his mouth and said: “But big sis, you only know Wang Heng can earn money, but what about his family background? If his family isn’t well-off, even if he’s capable, the future will be tough, right?”
Sun Ruimin rolled her eyes at him: “It’s just dating, it’s not like I need the boyfriend to buy a car or a house. Does family background matter? You have to know, being able to earn money during school means life will be very comfortable during the dating period.”
“Using his money?” Sun Xing Si sucked in a cold breath. “Big sis, you’re really realistic.”
At this moment, the first dish arrived, and everyone laughed and started using their chopsticks.
Sun Ruimin picked up a piece of braised beef brisket from the plate and whispered to her cousin brother beside her: “Realistic? Thanks for the compliment.”
Sun Xing Si glanced at the other table not far away. Wang Heng was also using his chopsticks to pick up food, but his other hand was still holding his mobile phone, eating while looking at it. Wang Ke was saying something to him, and he smiled, not sure what they were talking about…
“Big sis, you’re bullying an honest person!” Sun Xing Si sighed.
Sun Ruimin swallowed the piece of braised beef brisket and pursed her lips: “A die-hard otaku like him might not even get a girlfriend by thirty. Me being willing to try with him is already considered charity, okay? Actually, in the end, I’m just fed up with smooth-talking scumbags and want to see what a honest boy is really like. Rest assured, I’m not a scammer; he won’t suffer much loss.”
Sun Xing Si nodded: “Just his wallet will be a bit thinner, right?”
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When Wang Heng took his first bite of food, he heard Wang Ke whispering beside him: “Teacher Wang, does that girl from earlier like you?”
“No.”
Seeing his straightforward answer, Wang Ke was stunned. But after thinking about it a bit, he had to raise an objection.
Wang Ke: “I saw her actively talking to you; she almost snatched my current seat earlier. And that doesn’t count as liking you?”
Wang Heng swallowed the braised beef brisket in his mouth and smiled as he countered: “What do you think liking means?”
Wang Ke scratched his head: “Uh… does this need a definition?”
Wang Heng nodded: “Of course. It can be divided from subjective and objective perspectives. Subjectively, liking is a feeling; for example, if you like lolis, then every time you encounter a cute loli, it’s like feeling the sunlight of spring, and your mood becomes pleasant.”
Wang Ke scratched his head even more: “Teacher Wang, can you use a different example…”
Wang Heng: “As long as you get my point. In short, if ‘liking’ is defined as a subjective feeling, then Sun Ruimin’s attitude toward me absolutely isn’t liking.”
Wang Ke asked curiously: “Then what is it?”
Wang Heng: “Still using you as an example. If a stack of hundred-yuan bills is placed in front of you, with no legal or moral risks, you’d definitely reach out to take it. Defined by objective behavior, this could also be called ‘liking,’ but it’s definitely not the same as your emotion when meeting a loli, right?”
“Why do you keep using me as an example…” Wang Ke suddenly reacted. “Wait, you mean she doesn’t like you, she’s just eyeing your money?”
Wang Heng shrugged: “Good that you understand; no need to say it out loud.”
Wang Ke turned his head to glance at Sun Ruimin’s table, lowering his voice even more: “No way? This is only the first meeting!”
Wang Heng: “Suppose you met a girl whose disposable cash each month is much more than others, her looks are passable, and crucially, she seems very honest and easy to control. Would you want to talk and try dating that girl?”
“Why do you always use me as an example?” Wang Ke protested righteously. “And I’ve said it before, I’m not interested in older women!”
Wang Heng: “Okay, suppose the conditions are as above, and that girl happens to be 14 years old?”
Wang Ke nodded vigorously with righteous indignation: “Of course that’s fine!”
Wang Heng put down his chopsticks and spread his hands: “Forget it, your situation is a bit special; using you as an example has no meaning. In summary, I absolutely don’t have that much charm to make a shrewd girl like Sun Ruimin chase me right away. Her real interest in me started after talking about Bitcoin, when Fu Hanwen said I had money for speculation.”
Wang Ke nodded thoughtfully.
Wang Heng concluded: “If a girl really likes a boy, in most cases, her first reaction isn’t to immediately launch an offensive. They are often more euphemistic and indirect than boys. The more they like, the more timid they are; that’s the norm.”
Wang Ke couldn’t help asking: “Why do you know so much? Have you really never dated a girl?”
“Because…” This time it was Wang Heng’s turn to scratch his head. “Um, I’ve self-studied psychology.”
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Thanks to Old Cat Boss and Lingjia Jiuxiao classmate for the reward!
