Chapter 937: Rural Absurd Past Events Chapter 937: Zhang Yueran's Three Requirements

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

Because Zhang Yueran refused him, Wang Erhai slept poorly all night.

He couldn't help but let his thoughts run wild—wasn't a teacher off on weekends?

How could Zhang Yueran have no time?

Or did she really have other business?

Wang Erhai couldn't tell, and didn't feel right asking directly.

So he spent the whole night letting his thoughts run wild.

By the next morning, he simply couldn't hold back anymore, and called her directly.

"Miss Zhang, I want to ask you something."

Zhang Yueran's voice came from the other end of the phone:

"I also want to ask you something."

"You go first," Wang Erhai replied.

Zhang Yueran hesitated for a moment, then said:

"You go first."

As she spoke, she let out a yawn; it was obvious she hadn't slept well last night either.

"Um... how should I put this? If you think I'm a decent person, then let's officially date. If you think I'm not up to it, then let's not waste each other's time. We're both adults, and not young anymore. Since we met through a blind date, let's lay all our conditions and requirements on the table, without beating around the bush. You might think I'm too impatient, but I still hope you can give me a clear answer right now. I don't want to let my thoughts run wild over this and lose focus."

Wang Erhai gathered his courage and said all this.

After saying this, he felt anxious.

Like a prisoner awaiting Zhang Yueran's verdict.

Zhang Yueran remained silent for a moment, then spoke:

"I think we can date. But those messages you sent me on WeChat last night—didn't you think I wasn't suitable?"

Wang Erhai laughed helplessly:

"I didn't mean that. You're overthinking it."

Zhang Yueran laughed too:

"You put it so vaguely, I couldn't sleep all night!"

"Sorry, it's my fault." The stone in Wang Erhai's heart finally dropped, and he regained his calm. "Miss Zhang, if you have any requirements for me, just say them outright."

Zhang Yueran didn't state her requirements directly, but said:

"How about this: come to my home tonight. We'll sit down face to face and talk slowly. This time, I hope we can both open our hearts and express our own needs."

"Fine, no problem!"

Before long, it was past six in the afternoon.

Wang Erhai drove to County Town.

Arriving on the County City Side, he bought some small gifts, a bouquet of flowers, and even went to the supermarket to buy Durex condoms, just in case.

This time Zhang Yueran directly invited him to her home as a guest, which inevitably made him think in that direction.

But this was normal; they were both adults with physical needs.

Zhang Yueran's home was in the same residential complex where Liu Mei Qi had lived before.

And it was the same building, just a different floor.

So Wang Erhai coming here could be described as knowing the way well.

Soon, he arrived at Zhang Yueran's door.

He pressed the doorbell.

Not long after, Zhang Yueran came out to open the door.

All he saw was that she was wearing an apron.

"So early! I was still cooking!"

Seeing Wang Erhai arrive, Zhang Yueran welcomed him with a smile.

"This is for you."

Wang Erhai presented the flowers and small gifts.

Zhang Yueran accepted them gladly:

"Thank you, how thoughtful of you!"

She put the things on the table:

"There's food cooking in the pot; I need to go check on it. You sit down first."

Then she hurriedly turned around and entered the kitchen.

Wang Erhai watched her busy back, and looked around at the environment of the house.

The house wasn't big, but it was kept very clean and tidy.

"Do you live here alone?"

Wang Erhai came to the kitchen doorway.

"My parents don't live here; usually I'm the only one at home."

Zhang Yueran answered while stir-frying dishes.

From her practiced cooking movements, it was clear she often cooked at home.

"Want me to help?"

Wang Erhai took the initiative to offer help.

Zhang Yueran didn't refuse, but said:

"Then you help me bring these finished dishes over, and also bring the bowls and chopsticks to the table first."

"Sure!"

Wang Erhai brought all the dishes and bowls and chopsticks to the table.

Zhang Yueran's last dish was also done.

She dished the food onto plates, went to wash the wok herself, and had Wang Erhai serve the rice.

By the time she finished washing the wok, took off her apron, and returned to the living room, Wang Erhai had already served the rice.

One bowl of rice each, three dishes on the table.

Not large portions, but very refined.

Color, aroma, and taste all complete.

"The taste is really good!"

Wang Erhai took a bite and couldn't help but praise.

"If it's good, eat more!"

Zhang Yueran smiled.

The two chatted back and forth, eating and chatting idly.

When they finished eating.

The two went to wash bowls and chopsticks together.

Washing bowls and chopsticks.

Then Zhang Yueran took the initiative to bring up the real matter:

"Didn't you say you hoped we'd open our hearts and have a serious talk? You speak, what requirements do you have for me?"

Wang Erhai said:

"You're fine just as you are now, I don't dare ask for more, as long as you stay like this, I'll be completely satisfied."

Zhang Yueran was praised by Wang Erhai until she couldn't help laughing:

"Don't be glib, let's talk seriously, if you don't raise requirements now, there might not be a chance later."

Wang Erhai smiled and said:

"I truly have no requirements for you, what about you, any requirements?"

Zhang Yueran's expression turned serious:

"I have three requirements."

"Speak, which three?"

"First, housing. You also know, I don't only have this apartment I live in now, I'm also paying the mortgage on a new house in Huangsheng New City, so if we buy a house later, you have to pay the mortgage yourself. Of course, I also don't need you to put my name on the deed."

Wang Erhai nodded:

"That's completely reasonable."

Zhang Yueran continued:

"If you're willing to help me pay off the mortgage on that house in Huangsheng New City, then when the mortgage is paid off, I can add your name to the deed."

Wang Erhai said:

"If we get married, I'll definitely help you pay it off. As for whether my name gets added, I don't care."

Zhang Yueran continued:

"Second, arguments are fine, but no hitting. Whatever conflicts, we must communicate properly."

Wang Erhai nodded:

"That requirement of yours is also what I wanted to say. Proper communication is more important than anything."

Wang Erhai had experienced that dark romantic history with Liu Mei Qi, and deeply understood the importance of communication. Even if Zhang Yueran hadn't mentioned it, he would have brought it up later.

Zhang Yueran continued:

"Third, and most important, I refuse premarital sex. This is my bottom line. I'm quite conservative in my thinking. If you can't accept this condition, then we can only end it here."

Wang Erhai was stunned, somewhat surprised:

"You mean, you've never before..."

Zhang Yueran nodded a bit embarrassedly.

It was precisely because she stubbornly held this bottom line that she had parted on bad terms with several blind date partners before.

Sometimes she even wondered, what era is this now, is such conservative thinking still needed?

But gritting her teeth, she still persisted.