Phi-Fic Chapter 174 Impulsive Choice
Chapter 174 Impulsive Choice
Qingsheng excitedly took Ranmo's hand and returned to the guest room. He closed the door and prepared to repeat his old trick: push the two beds together to sleep. Just now, due to the public's concerns, he hadn't dared to say that only one large bed would be enough. Now, he was going to turn the two small beds into one large one.
He felt unusually excited today for some reason. Perhaps one reason was seeing Wu Shao and Hu Ling finally living together. Although they weren't together at night, their relationship was clear. He even had a competitive streak, not wanting to fall behind Wu Shao in this matter.
Ran Mo watched his actions and suddenly felt a little nervous. She called out to Qing Sheng and asked him not to move the bed. Qing Sheng put his hand away and looked at her eagerly, meaning, didn't they sleep together before? What happened today?
Ran Mo could feel the youthful and restless aura coming from Qingsheng, which was even stronger than before.
Whatever the reason, it was probably related to seeing Wu Shao and Hu Ling hanging out together. He was probably more confident than Wu Shao. Even if he did something wrong, the worst that could happen was that he could just continue with the process. Those who needed to propose marriages proposed marriages, those who needed to marry married, and he had probably already gone through the entire process in his mind.
Because of this, she felt a little nervous and even scared. After all, she was a girl and wasn't ready for certain things. She couldn't guarantee that Qingsheng wouldn't take any further action. But she had an obligation to keep a close eye on things like this.
People often think that men are primarily responsible for such incidents, but in fact, women should also play the role of a firewall and fire extinguisher, and should not be too soft-hearted and let their boyfriends do whatever they want.
After considering various factors, she decided that she couldn't sleep on the same bed with Qingsheng tonight. Whether he liked it or not, a girl should be reserved when she should be. Learning to say no when it's appropriate is key to a successful future.
Seeing her resolute attitude, Qingsheng, though still unhappy, felt his anger slowly subside. He calmed down and thought, Ranmo was right. If he'd acted impulsively, as a man, it wouldn't have been a big deal. But Ranmo was a girl, and how could he possibly save her in the future? Even if he married her immediately, he was afraid people would look down on him.
Thinking of this, he slapped his head hard, blaming himself for being so greedy for warmth that he almost lost his mind. So he honestly went to make his bed and then lay down in his clothes.
Ran Mo watched his every move, and suddenly felt a little pity for him. He tried to keep a calm tone and said, "It's so uncomfortable to sleep without taking off your clothes."
Upon hearing this, Qingsheng jumped up from the bed and prepared to take off his clothes with a smile.
Ranmo asked him to wait for a moment, then went over to extinguish the candle. They both fumbled in the darkness to change their clothes and go to bed.
After a while, Qingsheng asked softly, "Are you asleep?" Ran Mo sighed slightly, indicating that he was not asleep.
After a moment, Qingsheng said, "It's still early, let's chat for a while. Do you think Wu Shao and Hu Ling can make it?"
Seeing that he was asking this and that he couldn't sleep at the moment, Ran Mo wanted to take this opportunity to discuss their affairs with Qing Sheng.
Ran Mo said in a mature manner that since ancient times, many infatuated men and women have believed that love is a matter between two people, and they either run away or fight to the death, but in the end they can never get a happy result.
A more common situation is that some rich young men have been used to a good life and think they will have no worries about food and clothing wherever they go. However, after they break up with their families due to love affairs and their financial resources are cut off, they find that poverty brings sorrow to couples and they are financially stretched. Over time, their feelings become distant and indifferent, and they even regret their original choices and impulsive behaviors.
In Ranmo's past life, he had watched a TV series called "A Lifetime of Commitment." It told the story of a beautiful but vain girl from a poor family named Pei Ya, who, on the eve of her wedding to a wealthy man, chose to elope with her young and handsome lover at the urging of him.
This action led to widespread criticism and condemnation from her family. Unable to endure the poverty of life after their elopement, the couple returned home in disgrace. They argued repeatedly over trivial matters, blaming each other for ruining their lives. Ultimately, they parted ways...
Such stories are quite heartbreaking to read. Love's most frustrating enemy is utilitarianism. Some people abandon true love for fame and fortune, while others resolutely choose love only to be defeated by reality. In fact, both ancient and modern times can be called materialistic societies, but the concept didn't exist back then.
This philistine ending serves as a cautionary tale for the public, especially for those in love. When pursuing our ideals and pure love, do we need to engage in seemingly clichéd responsibilities and considerations? Is indulging in the gentle pleasures of love inherently more noble than realistically calculating the benefits of marriage?
Perhaps there's no definitive answer. After all, the contexts and considerations behind choices vary. But what is clear is that everyone must take responsibility for their actions, including bearing the penalties of youth and impulsiveness. In short, choose carefully or don't regret it.
Ranmo, of course, couldn't teach Qingsheng such a long lecture, so he simply gave him the outline of the story, explaining the underlying principles in simple terms, especially the constraints and helplessness of a wealthy young master who drifted into the life of the common people.
Qingsheng was stunned by what he heard. He hadn't imagined such a complicated situation before. But his simple mindset made him think things weren't as dire as Ranmo's. He wasn't some uneducated playboy; he could make a living anywhere. He wasn't the kind of person who was picky about his living conditions. As long as he could be with the one he loved, he would be happy to endure any hardship.
He didn't fully confide his thoughts to Ran Mo. He simply remarked that love always involves trials and tribulations. To him, life's hardships might be insignificant; his real concern was how to face and properly handle the situation if a heavy responsibility forced him to temporarily part with his loved one.
Ranmo didn't understand at first, but then he realized Qingsheng was talking about the possibility of being called up to war again and having to separate. It was indeed a man's responsibility, a mission to protect his family and home.
In comparison, the trivialities of life he'd been discussing seemed superficial. Thinking of this, his face flushed. Fortunately, the light was dim, so Qingsheng couldn't notice.
I simply stopped arguing with him and turned around to go to sleep. Qingsheng also yawned, put away his theory, and fell asleep.