Chapter 203: Giving Advice

“How did you meet this little girl?”

On the way back, Wu Mengting finally couldn’t help but ask.

When Chen Feng brought them over before, he had only briefly said that Qin Xiaorou had a bad temper and a foul mouth, but he didn’t say how the two of them had met.

Chen Feng explained, “I met her right after my divorce, at the arcade. I felt we had a connection. Later, I found out that her mother was the boss of the company I used to work for. You’ve all seen her. She has a foul mouth and a rebellious personality. It’s probably mainly because she grew up in a single-parent family. Her parents divorced a few years ago. Her dad remarried abroad, and her mom is focused on her career, so she’s been neglected and not disciplined properly, which is why she’s like this. How should I put it? She’s not a bad person at heart. You don’t have to take her seriously.”

Wu Mengting quickly said, “I’m not taking her seriously. It’s just that with her personality, like you, I’m really worried that she’ll be isolated or even bullied after she goes abroad.”

Chen Feng sighed and said, “There’s nothing we can do about it. That’s just her personality. It’s impossible to change it overnight. We can only wish her good luck.”

Hearing this, Wu Mengting didn’t say anything more.

That night, Qin Zhen called and asked Chen Feng to go out for a drink. Chen Feng originally didn’t plan to go, but hearing the dejection in his voice, he went.

It was the same food stall where they had gathered last time. When Chen Feng arrived, two cases of beer had already been brought over, and various skewers were already on the table. He was already drinking by himself.

Chen Feng casually grabbed a meat skewer, took a bite, and then sat down opposite him, asking with a smile, “Don’t tell me you’ve been dumped, kid.”

Qin Zhen glared at him but didn’t speak. He raised a can of beer and drank it all in one go.

Seeing him like this, Chen Feng was stunned and said in surprise, “No way. Did you and Ning Wei really have a fight?”

Qin Zhen casually threw away the empty beer can and sighed, “Actually, we’ve been fighting on and off for a while now, not just for a day or two. I was originally planning to just live with her. After all, I’m not young anymore. But on some things, we really can’t get along. Especially this time when I took her home for the New Year. After spending more than ten days together, we were even more incompatible. Later, she got angry and went back to Xiuzhou by herself ahead of time.”

Hearing his complaint, Chen Feng certainly couldn’t immediately advise him to break up. He could only say matter-of-factly, “You two haven’t known each other for very long. You’re still in the adjustment period. It’s inevitable that you’ll have some bumps in your daily life. I was like that at the beginning.”

Qin Zhen looked at him with a wry smile, “But you still got divorced in the end.”

That was true! This example was obviously not very appropriate.

However, Chen Feng still explained briefly, “Although my ex-wife and I got divorced in the end, it really wasn’t because of these small frictions in daily life. After all, we were in love at the beginning. Although we had some small conflicts at first, we still had feelings for each other. We tolerated and understood each other and slowly adapted. Later, if it weren’t for… anyway, I think if you still have feelings for each other, it’s best not to break up easily. After all, if you want to find another one, she might not be better than this one.”

Qin Zhen nodded with a wry smile, “We’ve been together for several months. We definitely still have feelings for each other. Especially her for me, she’s been very caring and considerate. When we’re together, she spends more money than I do.”

“Then what is it about her that you’re not satisfied with?” Chen Feng asked in a very professional manner, acting as his psychological counselor.

Of course, Qin Zhen had nothing to hide from his good brother, Chen Feng. He said directly, “First of all, it’s our spending habits. She likes to buy, buy, buy. She has dozens of pairs of high heels at home, dozens of lipsticks, and also handbags, perfumes, and so on, all of which are very expensive.

Not to mention clothes. Many clothes are very expensive when she buys them, but she only wears them once and then throws them aside. She told me herself that her monthly salary of nearly ten thousand is not enough for her to spend on herself, and she often asks her family for money to subsidize her. Tell me, with her spending habits, can I afford to support her with my monthly salary of a few thousand?”

Chen Feng reminded him, “You’re not just earning a few thousand a month now.”

Hearing this, Qin Zhen poured out his grievances even more, “Yes, I made a lot of money this time thanks to you, but I plan to use this money to buy a house. But when I told her, guess what she said?”

“What did she say?” Chen Feng continued to guide him.

Qin Zhen said with a dissatisfied tone, “She actually wanted me to use the money for the house to buy a car, a sports car worth over a million. She even said she had her eye on a Porsche for a long time. I was so angry that I had a big fight with her on the spot, and then I came to find you for a drink.”

Only then did Chen Feng understand. From Qin Zhen’s description, Ning Wei’s spending habits were indeed very different from Qin Zhen’s, or rather, from most ordinary people. It could only be said that Ning Wei came from a well-off family, was spoiled since she was a child, and didn’t treat money as money.

“From what you’re saying, Ning Wei is going a bit too far. How can you use the money for a house to buy a car?”

Chen Feng said matter-of-factly.

Qin Zhen nodded and sighed, “So, I really can’t stand her anymore. Although she’s very good to me, very considerate and caring, it seems our values are completely different. I’m just an ordinary civil servant. Although it’s an iron rice bowl, my salary and bonus are basically fixed. I work my butt off all year round and at most I make a hundred thousand or so. Unless I take bribes, I really can’t afford to support her. But you also know, I can’t do anything illegal or against the rules.”

Chen Feng said very pertinently, “She has a good job herself, she doesn’t need you to support her, right?”

Hearing this, Qin Zhen was stunned for a moment. After a brief silence, he shook his head and said, “Even if she doesn’t need me to support her, with such a big difference in our spending habits, do you think we can get along in life in the future?”

Hearing this, Chen Feng could only say, “Then you mean, you plan to break up with her?”

Qin Zhen suddenly fell silent again. Obviously, he hadn’t made a final decision yet.

Seeing this, Chen Feng didn’t press him further and just ate his skewers and drank his beer.

After a long while, Qin Zhen spoke again, asking him, “Do you think I should break up with her?”

“What kind of nonsense is that?” Chen Feng rolled his eyes at him in annoyance. “This kind of thing, you definitely have to decide for yourself. Even your own parents can’t decide this for you, let alone me.”

Hearing this, the 1.8-meter-tall man could only drink his beer with a worried frown.

Seeing him drink a can of beer in one go, with a worried look on his face, Chen Feng sighed and said, “I can only say, you have to look into your own heart. Do you really like her? Do you really want to marry her, have children with her, and spend the rest of your life with her? If you haven’t made up your mind yet, then you should wait and see. Don’t make a decision rashly.”

After all, Qin Zhen was not a novice in love, but a master with rich experience in relationships. Logically speaking, he really didn’t need to ask for Chen Feng’s experience.

In fact, Chen Feng’s experience in love was far inferior to his. Before getting married, Chen Feng had never had a serious relationship in college, at most he had flirted and had a few flings. It wasn’t until he met Shen Lin that he had a serious relationship, and then they got married directly.

However, as the saying goes, the person involved is confused. Even if Qin Zhen was experienced, he was now in the middle of it, with emotional ties, and it was difficult for him to make up his mind to break up with Ning Wei.

That’s why he asked Chen Feng out for a drink, and at the same time, he tried to get advice or encouragement from Chen Feng.

Unfortunately, although Chen Feng’s advice was not bad, it was not what he wanted, and there was no encouragement at all.

After hearing it, Qin Zhen could only nod silently, then continue to drink his sorrows away, not even eating the skewers.

Chen Feng didn’t bother with him and continued to eat his skewers and drink his beer.

It wasn’t until the large plate of skewers was almost gone, with only a few grilled cauliflower skewers left, that he paused, took a napkin to wipe his mouth.

“How is it? Are you feeling better? If you’re about done, let’s go back.”

Qin Zhen shook his head and looked at him, “I’m really envious of you now, kid. After your divorce, you’re living such a carefree life.”

Chen Feng smiled, “You should be envious of me. But you’re not bad either, kid. You’re a deputy director at such a young age. Your starting point is really high, and your future is limitless. I’ll need you to protect me in the future.”

Qin Zhen gave a wry smile, “My future looks good. But after all, I was transferred from the army. It’s not that easy to get promoted further. And there are all sorts of rules and regulations that bind me. How can I be as carefree as you, living in a villa and keeping a woman?”

“If you’re envious of me, you might as well just quit. With your own abilities, can’t you still live a carefree life?”

“Go to hell. You know that my biggest wish is to serve the country and uphold justice…”

“Alright, alright, pretend I didn’t say anything.” Chen Feng quickly interrupted him and changed the subject, “I don’t think you need to be so downcast, acting like you’re so deeply in love. Don’t I know your playboy nature? It’s not that easy for you to settle down and be a good man. My advice to you now is, if you really feel that you and Ning Wei are not suitable, then you should separate for a while and see. Give each other a cooling-off period and space and time to think carefully.”

Hearing Chen Feng’s words, Qin Zhen’s face finally looked a little better. He said with a smile, “Couldn’t you have suggested this earlier, kid?”

Chen Feng rolled his eyes at him and said in an annoyed tone, “Even an honest official can’t settle family disputes, understand? The most taboo thing in a relationship between two people is the random interference of family and friends. Outsiders will only get blamed for their efforts. If it weren’t for the fact that you look so pitiful, I wouldn’t have given you this advice.”

Qin Zhen gave an embarrassed smile, “I definitely won’t blame you.”

Chen Feng said with a straight face, “If Ning Wei finds out, she will definitely blame me.”

Qin Zhen shook his head, “She definitely won’t blame you either, or rather, she won’t dare to blame you. You’re a big client she personally brought to the bank. She’s so nervous about you now. If you get angry and transfer the money from her bank, she’ll immediately run over and beg you.”

Hearing his words, Chen Feng was a little embarrassed. No matter what, Ning Wei was his girlfriend now.

Putting himself in his shoes, would you feel good if your girlfriend was fawning over and flattering another man?

Chen Feng didn’t want him to have any resentment towards him, so he said directly, “The way you’re talking, kid, why do I hear a sour tone? I only went to her bank to open a card and deposit money because of you. If you think it’s inappropriate, I can go and cancel it right away.”

Hearing him say this, Qin Zhen said with some embarrassment, “Where’s the sour tone? I’m just stating the facts. She doesn’t dare to do anything to you now.”

“Alright. Don’t be jealous for no reason. She’s a client manager at the bank. Her job is to attract deposits and loans. She hasn’t done anything out of line. You have to understand. Just like your job, sometimes you have to work overtime and go on business trips, and there’s even a risk to your life. You also need her understanding.”

“From what you’re saying, you’re still not advising me to break up with her?”

“I’ve made it so clear, don’t you understand? Why would I advise you to break up? Whether you break up or not is your own business. Don’t ask me, OK?”

Seeing that Chen Feng was a little angry, Qin Zhen quickly waved his hand, “OK! OK! I’ll take your advice and separate from her for a while to cool down.”

Chen Feng instructed him again, “Don’t say it was my suggestion. Don’t involve me in your affairs.”

“I know, really. Come on, let’s finish these two cases of beer.”

“I don’t have time to continue drinking with you. You’ve had enough. Do you really want to get drunk and have me carry you back? You’re so big, I can’t carry you. Boss! The bill, please.”

Chen Feng ignored Qin Zhen’s resentful gaze, called the boss to pay the bill, and then pulled him up and left.

Because they had come out to drink, neither of them had driven. They were waiting for a taxi by the roadside.

The night market here was very lively, and there were quite a few taxis around. The two of them didn’t have to wait long before one drove over.

But even though it clearly showed “vacant,” when the two of them waved to stop it, the taxi didn’t stop and drove straight past.

Seeing this, Chen Feng couldn’t help but say angrily, “Old Qin, remember the license plate number. We’ll complain about him tomorrow, or just summon him to the station.”

Qin Zhen, on the other hand, was considerate of others and not angry at all. He explained with a smile, “The driver might be afraid that we two men are drunk and will vomit in the car, or go crazy.”

Just as his words fell, the taxi suddenly made a sharp turn, drove up onto the curb, and then crashed into two iron trash cans before finally stopping after hitting a utility pole.

Damn!

Both of them were a little shocked as they watched this. If they had gotten in just now, they might have been in trouble too.

There were also many onlookers who were equally shocked, all looking at the taxi in surprise.

Not long after, the passenger side door opened, and a man got out, looking panicked as he ran towards them.

Chen Feng and Qin Zhen exchanged a look, both seeing that something was strange.

Under normal circumstances, after a car accident, you would definitely call the police or an ambulance first, not run away in a panic like this.

Out of professional habit, Qin Zhen was even more sensitive to this. His eyes immediately sharpened as he stared at the man.

This guy was obviously extremely unlucky. Of the four directions, he just had to choose to run towards Qin Zhen and Chen Feng.

So, the result was doomed from the beginning. Just as this guy was about to run past them, Qin Zhen suddenly pounced like a tiger coming out of the mountain, tackling the man to the ground.

“Don’t move! Police!”

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