My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 423

Certainly, it was a chance at life, but all this was only theoretical.

Whether he could seize it still depended on Chen Yan’s own ability.

If it had been the Chen Yan from over two years ago, he would have likely already knelt by now.

After all, his girlfriend was displaying such a temper, and they were discussing such a fundamental issue. How was he to win her back?

However, the current Chen Yan had been toughened up by interactions with several women. Hence, after tuning into Lu Man’s inner thoughts with his "inner headphones," he had some ideas.

Therefore, he did not contradict, argue, reason, or apologize.

Instead, he let out a deep sigh and said, "You’re right, Man Man."

"All of this is indeed my fault."

Men and women think differently.

Men are rational and tend to argue logically when facing issues, but women think emotionally and seek an outlet and an attitude when confronted with problems.

So, Chen Yan made his attitude clear first, which immediately stopped Lu Man’s anger from escalating.

Of course, she was still very angry, so she looked at Chen Yan with tear-stained eyes, waiting for his explanation.

Chen Yan offered no explanation but lamented, "I feel really despicable."

"What the hell am I doing!"

"You’re such a great girl, yet because of my preferences, I’ve burdened you with this."

"Sometimes, when I wake up, I feel somewhat bitter. I feel like I’ve wronged you."

"Sometimes, I curse myself. Do I really think I’m some big shot to betray such a good girl!"

"Sometimes, I even ask myself, do I really deserve someone as wonderful as you?"

As he said this, Chen Yan looked up at Lu Man, remorsefully declaring, "I really think I’m unworthy."

Honestly, having been pressured by Chen Yan to reveal her inner thoughts, Lu Man was indeed very angry.

It felt like having her wounds exposed in public for all to see, a humiliation.

Especially when the other party involved was the person she deeply loved.

This made it even harder for Lu Man to accept.

And so, she was that angry, that distressed.

She had even braced herself for a fight with Chen Yan and a period of cool-off.

After all, from their years of interaction, Chen Yan was actually very chauvinistic and domineering.

Perhaps it was because of his early success, or maybe because his career had always been smooth sailing, but in front of anyone, he always acted as if he had everything figured out, full of smug confidence.

So when she heard Chen Yan’s self-reproaching and somber words, Lu Man was a bit stunned for a moment.

What followed was... self-doubt.

’Did I go too far with my words?’

’Chen Yan seems to be really upset.’

’Is his distress because he cares about me?’

’Oh my, he really does love me!’

Thinking this way, Lu Man gradually started to calm down.

Of course, her prideful self wouldn’t reach out to reconcile, so she just pouted, crossed her arms, and said, "You... you better not think that by berating yourself, I’ll forgive you."

"I’m not that kind of person."

Chen Yan was very perceptive.

Even without turning on his "inner headphones," he could immediately see Lu Man’s softening stance.

So, breathing a sigh of relief, he moved on to the next step.

He opened his arms and embraced Lu Man, then with his deep, charismatic voice, he made a promise, "Man Man, don’t worry. No matter what I do, I won’t let you down or make you suffer."

"I promise I will treat you well, to grow old with you, and to love and cherish you for a lifetime."

Listening to Chen Yan’s sweet nothings, even the prideful Lu Man felt a hint of sweetness in her heart.

However, she also knew that for Chen Yan to fulfill his promise to her, it would be difficult.

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If Yu Qiao Qiao were just an ordinary woman or a stranger, Lu Man could forcefully convince herself to take Chen Yan’s advice.

But she and Yu Qiao Qiao were best friends and she had always particularly liked Yu Qiao Qiao, the innocent, kind, and rather naïve girl...

So, she sighed softly and said in a rare gentle voice, "Forget it. It’s fine."

"After all, I’m a celebrity."

"Celebrities aren’t really suited for dating or marriage."

"So, maintaining the status quo is also quite good."

Hearing Lu Man’s words, Chen Yan let go of her and took her hands, looking intently into her eyes. He said, "Whether or not you agree is your business."

"But what I do is my business."

"I will not let the woman I love be aggrieved for a lifetime."

Seeing Chen Yan’s earnest expression, Lu Man was even more moved.

So she couldn’t help but ask softly, "What do you plan to do?"

"Are you really going to break up with Qiao Qiao?"

Hearing her words, Chen Yan knew he had reached a critical step.

He coughed once and said, "Why would we break up?"

"I just want to be with both of you."

Lu Man: ???

In that instant, Lu Man almost thought she heard incorrectly.

To be with both of them?

What era did he think it was?

How many dishes had Chen Yan eaten to get such bloated ideas?

Wasn’t it known that one should "drink a little and bet"?

Seeing Lu Man’s expression, Chen Yan knew she was going to get angry again.

He quickly hugged her and whispered an apology. "Man Man, I know I’m in the wrong."

"I’m greedy. I’m scum. I’m inhuman. I’m more despicable than Xi Menqing, the scum of ages."

Hearing Chen Yan’s self-description, Lu Man hesitated for a moment but still defended him, "It’s... not that bad."

Maybe because of Chen Yan’s apologies, his previous admissions of guilt, his comical interactions, Lu Man wanted to be angry but somehow couldn’t quite manage it.

She felt she must be under some spell, manipulated by Chen Yan.

But having ranted and vented, Lu Man really didn’t know what else she could do.

So she simply leaned back on the couch and looked at Chen Yan, asking, "Chen Yan, quit the act. What the hell do you want?"

Chen Yan smiled as he once again took Lu Man’s hand and said, "I just can’t bear to part with either of you."

With a huff, Lu Man rolled her eyes at him and muttered softly, "Scumbag."

But still, that being said,

Chen Yan being a scumbag was nothing new.

If she didn’t truly like him, Lu Man wouldn’t have accepted his actions.

And now, with Chen Yan repeatedly expressing his "loyalty" and his desire to grow old with her, although knowing the hope was slim, Lu Man couldn’t help but dream for a moment.

Imagine growing old, with Chen Yan playing Ultraman, she playing the monster, surrounded by giggling kids running around... it seemed like a happy thought.

With that, the corners of her mouth curled up into an involuntary smile.

However, when she saw Chen Yan’s shameless complacency, her smile quickly faded.

She looked at Chen Yan and asked, "So, tell me. Who do you love more, Qiao Qiao or me?"

Without hesitation, Chen Yan said, "I love you more."

Although she knew deep down Chen Yan was lying, Lu Man couldn’t help but laugh.

While laughing, she asked, "Do you just say you love whoever is with you?"

Chen Yan didn’t hide it, nodding with a smile.

Lu Man rolled her eyes at Chen Yan once again. This time, however, her eyes carried much more charm.

By then, Chen Yan felt that his groundwork had roughly succeeded.

He looked at Lu Man seriously and said, "Man Man, give me some time. Let me figure out a way to resolve this."

"Although I haven’t come up with a solution yet."

"But I promise I won’t let you down."

Lu Man revealed her little canine teeth and huffed as she bit Chen Yan on his shoulder twice, "Shameless, utterly shameless!"

"And you won’t let us down!"

"Hmph!"

But after the biting, she did go on to say, "Alright. I’ll see how you solve this."

"If you don’t do it right, don’t blame me for leaving you."

Chen Yan brazenly protested without a moment’s hesitation, "That won’t do."

"Whether I solve it or not, you can’t leave me."

Lu Man: ...

"Chen Yan! You’re the biggest scum!"

Lu Man pounced on him again, her little canine teeth gleaming, ready to fight tooth and nail with Chen Yan.

But Chen Yan just laughed, embracing her, and with a swift move, he pinned her underneath him.

And thus, another big battle began...

That evening, after having dinner with a sullen Lu Man, Chen Yan was kicked out of the villa on the pretext of "going back to think of a solution."

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Lu Man revealed her little canine teeth and huffed as she bit Chen Yan on his shoulder twice, "Shameless, utterly shameless!"

"And you won’t let us down!"

"Hmph!"

But after the biting, she did go on to say, "Alright. I’ll see how you solve this."

"If you don’t do it right, don’t blame me for leaving you."

Chen Yan brazenly protested without a moment’s hesitation, "That won’t do."

"Whether I solve it or not, you can’t leave me."

Lu Man: ...

"Chen Yan! You’re the biggest scum!"

Lu Man pounced on him again, her little canine teeth gleaming, ready to fight tooth and nail with Chen Yan.

But Chen Yan just laughed, embracing her, and with a swift move, he pinned her underneath him.

And thus, another big battle began...

That evening, after having dinner with a sullen Lu Man, Chen Yan was kicked out of the villa on the pretext of "going back to think of a solution."

Lu Man revealed her little canine teeth and huffed as she bit Chen Yan on his shoulder twice, "Shameless, utterly shameless!"

"And you won’t let us down!"

"Hmph!"

But after the biting, she did go on to say, "Alright. I’ll see how you solve this."

"If you don’t do it right, don’t blame me for leaving you."

Chen Yan brazenly protested without a moment’s hesitation, "That won’t do."

"Whether I solve it or not, you can’t leave me."

Lu Man: ...

"Chen Yan! You’re the biggest scum!"

Lu Man pounced on him again, her little canine teeth gleaming, ready to fight tooth and nail with Chen Yan.

But Chen Yan just laughed, embracing her, and with a swift move, he pinned her underneath him.

And thus, another big battle began...

That evening, after having dinner with a sullen Lu Man, Chen Yan was kicked out of the villa on the pretext of "going back to think of a solution."