"Hubby, why aren't you saying anything??" Looking at the silent Jiang Cheng, a hint of doubt and unease rose in Yu Xiaoxiao's heart.
Jiang Cheng admitted that Yu Xiaoxiao was a master of self-pua.
The words she had just spoken seemed, on the surface, only to be persuading herself.
But in reality, they deeply touched Jiang Cheng's heart.
It was precisely because of these words that his affection and love for Yu Xiaoxiao increased even more.
Honestly, the power of this reverse pua really shouldn't be underestimated.
Sometimes, people often fall into a trap in relationships.
They believe that only by saying harsh things to belittle the other person can they make the other person realize their mistakes and treat them better.
Therefore, couples often use methods of suppression and questioning to gain more attention and care.
However, this method often yields poor results.
This is because people instinctively feel resistant when faced with suppression, and may even develop feelings of disgust.
This is true even if the other person is the closest person to them.
Prolonged complaining and negative emotions will only gradually erode the love between them.
Conversely, sweet flattery, like Yu Xiaoxiao's, can inadvertently influence the behavior of the other half.
Unlike suppression, people usually adopt an accepting attitude toward expectations or praise.
They might even subconsciously strive to move closer to the direction the other person expects.
Just like what Yu Xiaoxiao said.
She was grateful that Jiang Cheng helped her broaden her knowledge and horizons.
And she considered this an expression of Jiang Cheng's love for her.
Then, perhaps the next time such an opportunity arises, Jiang Cheng might think of Yu Xiaoxiao first.
This is called effective communication and praise.
Facing Yu Xiaoxiao's question, Jiang Cheng did not respond immediately.
Because his entire emotional state had already been stirred up by her delicate hands, making it hard for him to control himself.
Jiang Cheng slowly lowered his head and kissed her without hesitation.
Completely different from the gentle movements just moments ago.
Right now, Jiang Cheng's every move and every kiss exuded aggression.
As Jiang Cheng's movements grew more intense, Yu Xiaoxiao's originally clear, water-like eyes gradually became hazy... After two rounds of activity, the two finally called a stop.
Yu Xiaoxiao, who exited the bathroom slightly later than Jiang Cheng, immediately saw Jiang Cheng rummaging for something in the nightstand drawer.
Seeing Jiang Cheng take a cigar out of the box.
Yu Xiaoxiao quickly stepped forward, took the cigar cutter from Jiang Cheng's hand, and began meticulously trimming the cigar.
After everything was prepared, Yu Xiaoxiao lit it with a lighter and then carefully handed it to Jiang Cheng's mouth: "You should still smoke less normally; it's not good for your health."
Jiang Cheng smiled as he took the cigar offered by Yu Xiaoxiao, then pulled her into his embrace and held her tightly.
The nicotine content in cigars is indeed higher, and they are more addictive compared to ordinary cigarettes.
However, the current him, bolstered by Xiao Xia's blessing, already possessed an indestructible body, immune to all poisons.
The System itself said he was immune to all illnesses and would live a long life, so even if he chain-smoked a hundred cigars daily, he would remain safe and unharmed.
"Don't worry, I know my limits."
Seeing Jiang Cheng say this, Yu Xiaoxiao's mouth curved slightly, and she stretched lazily.
Like a docile kitten, she lay languidly in Jiang Cheng's warm and broad embrace.
Her gaze casually swept over Jiang Cheng's face, only to find him indifferently scrolling on his phone.
Yu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but feel surprised, but she didn't show it.
Instead, she subtly pressed her body closer into Jiang Cheng's arms.
At this moment, they were like an ordinary, happy young couple, leisurely scrolling through TikTok videos.
They whispered a few words occasionally, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Before long, as Jiang Cheng's finger slid across the screen, a familiar face suddenly appeared before his eyes.
What he scrolled to was Qiao Yinyin's TikTok account.
Even more coincidentally, the video playing was the segment from his last birthday when they were boating along the Huangpu River.
Jiang Cheng's heart tightened, and he almost instinctively wanted to quickly swipe past the video.
However, Yu Xiaoxiao's voice suddenly sounded in his ear: "Wow, that's so romantic! They must be celebrating a birthday by the Huangpu River, right? If it were me, I'd definitely faint from being so touched. I wonder who was so thoughtful..."
Seeing Yu Xiaoxiao's eyes light up, Jiang Cheng's hand movements involuntarily stopped.
He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, since Qiao Yinyin was very obedient and sensible, and only filmed photos and videos of herself when shooting.
So there was absolutely no way his figure would be in it.
Seeing Yu Xiaoxiao intently staring at the screen, Jiang Cheng asked softly, "Do you like it?"
"Mhm, a romantic man like that must be you..."
As soon as Yu Xiaoxiao said this, Jiang Cheng almost choked on the cigar he had just drawn in.
Although Xingchen Entertainment and Xingchen Media are in the same building.
Logically speaking, Qiao Yinyin and Yu Xiaoxiao shouldn't have any interaction.
Moreover, he had never heard them mention any connection between them.
Could it be that these two women had already developed some sort of connection without his knowledge?
However, even though Yu Xiaoxiao didn't mind if Jiang Cheng had other women around him.
But still, the same saying applies: there's no need to take unnecessary action before the right time comes.
If Qiao Yinyin were replaced by Su Wan or Chen Xueer, who are close to Yu Xiaoxiao, Jiang Cheng would definitely choose to confess honestly without hesitation.
If Qiao Yinyin were replaced by Su Wan or Chen Xueer, who are close to Yu Xiaoxiao, Jiang Cheng would definitely confess immediately.
After all, they are people close to her, and since they see each other often, being honest is less likely to lead to trouble.
But in a situation like this, where the two of them have almost no connection, what good would telling the truth do?
It would only destroy the intimate atmosphere between the two of them right now and cause mutual embarrassment.
Seeing Jiang Cheng cough, Yu Xiaoxiao immediately reached out and patted his chest.
Just as Jiang Cheng was considering whether or not to confess.
Yu Xiaoxiao suddenly continued: "It looks exactly like the kind of thing you'd do—so good to your girlfriend. You don't know, I cried from being so touched last time when you gave me the car, and when you bid for the boundless blue for me, that was also so romantic. You really know how to plan things."
Seeing that Yu Xiaoxiao was referring to this, Jiang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, kissed the back of Yu Xiaoxiao's head, and then swiped up the video.
Just when he thought the matter was over, the terrifying big data appeared again.
The video that appeared on the phone screen was actually Zhou Ying's TikTok post.
Most coincidentally, the TikTok she filmed was an exact replica of the video Qiao Yinyin shot.
It was the beautiful scene from the last time Jiang Cheng arranged for her and Fang Yuan to go boating on the Huangpu River; even the confession screen behind them was the same model.
As Zhou Ying's beauty appeared on the screen, Jiang Cheng let out a helpless sigh.
Overly developed big data isn't always a good thing.