He Tiantian persevered, "I’ve known Zhao Yongkang for over three years, been sure of our romantic relationship for a full three years, and throughout that time, Zhao Yongkang was always gentle, the perfect good man."
"I’ve relished his tender care, his deep romance, and experienced true, pure love!"
"So, I am not a complete victim. I was very happy. I was cherished, pampered, and coaxed like a princess by Zhao Yongkang."
"I only blame Zhao Yongkang for wanting to harm the He Family’s interests because of some outsider’s petty bribery."
"There’s no deception involved in our emotional relationship."
"Perhaps, Zhao Yongkang has always been pretending, but so what? I liked his act, and I enjoyed it, and that’s good enough!"
Su Muxue’s forehead twitched, and for some unknown reason, hearing her aunt’s words, she felt a bit of sympathy for her Little Uncle.
Everyone thinks "He Sitian" was deceived by a scumbag, a pitiful victim.
But in reality, "He Sitian" didn’t care whether Zhao Yongkang was lying or not, she only cared about whether she was pleased by his pampering.
In the eyes of this Eldest Miss, whether Zhao Yongkang was real or fake, an artist or a clown, it didn’t matter.
By blood and family affection, Su Muxue should be on Zhao Yongkang’s side, if not defending her Little Uncle, at least sympathizing with him a little.
But, as a woman, and a self-respecting, independent, and strong woman at that, Su Muxue somehow felt her aunt’s way of thinking was terrific.
Why must women always put themselves in a weaker position in a romantic relationship?
Why always be a woeful, pitiable victim?
"Aunt, I, I understand what you mean, don’t treat love as the only thing!"
Su Muxue truly lived up to being the female lead, her understanding was exceptional.
She quickly grasped the meaning behind He Tiantian’s words.
He Tiantian inwardly praised her, but purposely said, "Wrong! I’m trying to tell you, the person you should always love the most is yourself!"
"As long as everything centers around oneself, and everything is considered for oneself, then one won’t be easily hurt!"
Su Muxue: ...okay, Aunt, you’re an elder, I’ll listen to you!
Moreover, seeing how He Tiantian, betrayed by her husband, didn’t cry her eyes out or blame the world as outsiders speculated, but instead appeared carefree and decisive,
Su Muxue found herself liking it, even feeling a bit envious—she too wanted to be like her aunt, not losing herself over love.
Wait, no, that’s not right!
She, she will no longer be related to her aunt in the future.
No matter how much "He Sitian" still deeply loved Zhao Yongkang, Mr. and Mrs. He would make them divorce.
And in truth, "He Sitian" didn’t love Zhao Yongkang that much; she loved herself more.
Seeing such a clear-headed and calm "He Sitian," Su Muxue would bet that it won’t be long before her uncle and aunt’s marital relationship would be dissolved.
"I’m preparing to divorce Zhao Yongkang!"
"Because of you, Muxue, I can let go of pursuing his legal responsibilities just this one time!"
He Tiantian said earnestly.
Su Muxue was taken aback, "Because of my face?"
"Yes, I just said it, didn’t I? I like you. So, for you, I’m willing to let Zhao Yongkang off the hook."
He Tiantian declared as if it was the most natural thing. She didn’t evoke any sentimentality of "marital affection"; her casual demeanor was as if, in her eyes, Zhao Yongkang wasn’t the lover she had dated for three years and married for two, but just a clown taking his final bow.
"Aunt—Aunt—" Su Muxue pitied her Little Uncle once again.
"Oh, I’ve been meaning to say, stop calling me ’Aunt,’ okay!"
"Especially since after my divorce from Zhao Yongkang, we’ll no longer be relatives; in the future, you should just call me ’Sister Sitian,’ or use my first name!"
He Tiantian cheerfully suggested.
Su Muxue: ...Why do I suddenly have a sense that the aunt—oh no, Sister Sitian—is not only not saddened by the divorce but seems rather excited?
"Do you think I seem like a femme fatale?"
He Tiantian, as though understanding the confusion in Su Muxue’s eyes, said with a smile: "I told you, don’t make love your everything."
"Love isn’t the only thing, and men, they’re just a part of a woman’s life."
"If you like it, enjoy it to the fullest. If you don’t like it anymore, then change it, there’s always something to satisfy you!"
He Tiantian continued to corrupt Su Muxue’s view of love.
What torturous, passionate love affair?
And then what, they end up with a happy ending (HE)?
The female lead is neither a Stockholm syndrome patient nor inherently masochistic, suffer abuse again and again, only to end up with a happy ending with the male lead.
Such a plot just disgusted He Tiantian.
He Tiantian finally realized something was amiss...