I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2370 - 1502: Prisoners of Human Nature

Jiang Chen ambled toward the sofa, placing the pillow down. Before he could even settle in, the other person recoiled as if warding off a plague.

"Two steps apart. No, three."

Precisely.

Who had given him permission to get that close?

A silent chuckle escaped Jiang Chen as he continued to state his case, "When I mentioned the 'opposite sex,' I was referring to everyone but myself."

Hmm.

A convenient explanation.

Perhaps refrain from explaining next time.

"Dream on!"

Pei Yunxi rebuked icily, refusing to yield. Such was her character – unbending under pressure, which was precisely why she had managed to stand out in the fiercely competitive entertainment industry and amass a legion of fans.

Had she been like her peers, passively going with the flow and accepting things as they came, how could she have ever waited for a chance to shine on her own merit?

She would have been gobbled up by the wolves and tigers long ago.

Why must women be forced to rely on their looks to gain favor?

Can't they earn their keep through their own capabilities?

"Mind your tone."

Jiang Chen placed her water glass down, "You are Pei Yunxi, after all."

And so what if she was Pei Yunxi?

Was Pei Yunxi incapable of experiencing ordinary human emotions like joy, anger, sorrow, fear, or surprise?

Observe his nonchalant attitude.

A classic scumbag move!

Clearly, he was the instigator of her frustration, yet he was blaming her for being upset.

"I wish to end things with you."

A sudden realization struck Pei Yunxi, and she resolved herself with newfound determination.

This "ending things" was evidently not solely about severing her management contract with CX Entertainment.

Jiang Chen, a master of feigning ignorance, didn't evade this time. Upon hearing her desire to break up, he remained composed and unhurried.

"Have you given this serious consideration?"

Pei Yunxi had regained her composure, at least outwardly. After all, she was a professional actress, and an exceptional one at that; her earlier lapse in composure had been truly uncalled for.

"We had an agreement; this is my autonomy."

Remaining untainted by the corrupt entertainment circle, not succumbing to its influence, required not just adherence to principles but also a sharp intellect.

Pei Yunxi had made an exceptionally astute decision.

Raising her voice and engaging in a dispute were not her strengths, nor would they accomplish anything.

Moreover.

This scoundrel.

He actually resorted to physical contact now!

She had endured countless disdainful glances, but someone physically laying hands on her? That was unprecedented.

However, it wasn't worth dwelling on.

Just consider it akin to someone now daring to playfully slap the backside of the formidable Blood Guanyin, and it would all make sense.

Oh.

My apologies.

She had been unaware of someone's significant growth.

"Hm, indeed I had said it – you possess freedom, and you may depart whenever you wish."

Boss Jiang maintained his dignity, unwilling to retract his word. Subsequently, he added as if an afterthought, "However, I would still advise you to deliberate carefully."

"Thank you. I have already deliberated."

Such promptness in her reply was unnecessary.

It caused one to lose face.

Jiang Chen let out a soft sigh, appearing genuinely affected. Yet, being a man of refinement and status, he did not erupt in anger. Instead, he inquired gently, "Is there something that has caused your dissatisfaction?"

Would it be acceptable to voice dissatisfaction with absolutely everything?

Undoubtedly.

Pei Yunxi certainly would not voice such a sentiment.

What was that song about?

A breakup should be amicable, no need for apologies~

Setting that aside, if true freedom was the goal, peaceful negotiation was paramount; provoking the other party would only be counterproductive.

"What you desired, did you not already attain it?"

Jiang Chen was rendered momentarily speechless. He turned his head, his gaze falling upon a face so composed it was infuriating.

What a flawless jawline.

A true masterpiece of nature.

Such a rare and precious gem to possess; how could one possibly bear to relinquish it?

Jiang Chen never boasted about his character; he always acknowledged and was fully aware of it – human nature is inherently selfish.

"The world's most renowned museums hoard their treasures. They once possessed them as well; why are they now unwilling to return them?"

"You gave your word."

Pei Yunxi reiterated firmly.

"I did promise."

Jiang Chen remained calm and collected. "However, I have now reconsidered."

"You!"

Pei Yunxi turned, her emotions beginning to stir once more.

"What? Am I not permitted to change my mind?"

Jiang Chen appeared unfazed, speaking with a calm and direct demeanor. "Have you never gone back on your word before?"

To be entirely candid.

Being subjected to the scrutiny of those eyes induced a considerable sense of unease, yet some matters held greater urgency than others.

Temporarily enduring the weight of moral judgment seemed preferable to a lifetime of regret.

"At that moment, I genuinely had no intention of deceiving you. But now, I realize I overestimated my own capabilities. Or perhaps, I overestimated the inherent flaws in humanity; the mere thought of you smiling intimately with another man..."

"Who am I being intimate with?!"

Pei Yunxi could not help but interject.

"I am speaking hypothetically."

Jiang Chen, adopting the detached tone of an observer, calmly and objectively posed, "After you depart from me, would you remain single indefinitely? You would inevitably pursue relationships, marry, and start a family, wouldn't you?"

What was this?

Was this a display of possessiveness?

"I will not marry. Nor will I seek another partner."

Given how many nights they had already shared, there was no call for pretense or shyness anymore.

Jiang Chen regarded her, his eyes appearing to pierce straight into her soul, and a faint smile touched his lips.

"I don't believe a word you say."

"You're trying to trick me, buying time. Even if you have a change of heart later, there's nothing I can do about it. Isn't that what's going through your mind?"

Astute. Truly astute.

If he himself had the capacity to change his mind, why couldn't others?

"Don't assume everyone else is like you."

Pei Yunxi countered, appearing quite set on remaining unmarried for her entire life.

However, Jiang Chen was no naive youngster to be easily deceived.

The more beautiful a woman was, the more prone she was to deceit – a truth he understood more profoundly than anyone.

"Write me a guarantee, then."

Discussing marriage and starting a family was one thing, but to actually demand a written guarantee was quite another!