Hearing this, the manâs expression changed.
What kind of logic did this woman have?!
âThatâs different!â he refuted.
âHow is that different?â
The woman stared at him pointedly and determinedly reasoned, âIn what ways is that different? Is it because you are a man and I am a womanâthat you are strong, and I am weak? As the weaker one, I lose the right to have my career and should just take care of our family? Am I expected to be like those rich housewives, waiting at home and expecting your return?! Living day by day dullyâis that what I should be doing?â
He was suddenly short for words.
âAre you perhaps trying to imply that because I am a woman, you are confident that I will never be as capable as you are and that the money I earn wonât be enough to take care of you?â she pursued.
His eyes tensed a little. âItâs not like that!â
Yun Shishi kept quiet for a moment before looking at him pointedly. She sucked in a breath of cold air and asked, âThen, what do you mean?â
âI just...â Mu Yazhe muttered to himself for a moment before spitting out his next words. âI just want you to spend more time with me!â
Hearing this, the woman laughed a little before speaking in a low voice. âAll this time, though, Iâve never been anyoneâs possession. Isnât that right?â
â...Mm.â
âI canât be alive just for the purpose of spending time with you, can I?â She continued to probe.
He was unable to refute that.
She let out a sigh before saying coolly, âI know that youâve never liked my career! Even though you said you wonât interfere in it, I know that you donât like it. Your every glance, every expression, and every gestureâall these tell me that you hate that I am an actress. You hate that I am neglecting you because of my job.â
She paused for a moment before nodding, her eyes filled with guilt. âYes, I know that Iâve neglected you and the twins many times! Especially in this past month, I really had no time for any of you. Thatâs my fault, and I admit it. I feel guilty about it, too, and I am sorry! After seeing this birthday surprise you guys prepared so carefully for me, I felt even more regretful... I am sorry!â
The manâs gaze softened. âYou donât have to apologize; itâs not your fault.â
âStill, I donât want to lose my job; I donât want to be like some of those upper-class women who are canaries in their special cages!â
She covered his hand with hers as she beseeched, âSo please give me some time, alright? I have my plans and decisions laid out for the future! Please donât interfere like how I will never interfere with your career; is that okay?â
âWhat plans do you have?â
The woman smiled. âI want to be a director in the future and hope to start my own filming company where I can invest in scripts, shows, and movies, but I have to be an actress first and foremost. Once I have sufficient capital, I will work hard to start transitioning to working behind the scenes.â
âIf you want, I can fulfill your wish right away!â He held her hand.
Her expression stiffened, followed by her smile simmering. âBut the person I am now isnât very confident that I can operate such a big company. At least, give me some time to train myself!â
The man kept quiet.
She softly implored, âI promise you; Iâll make adjustments in my future schedules to maintain a balance between my work and my personal life, and Iâll also pay more attention to our family! Iâm truly sorry for not taking your feelings into consideration during this period! I promise to do my best in avoiding a repeat of such a situation from here on!â