"No, you're wrong."
Seeing her rare expression of embarrassment mixed with disappointment, Lin Chen hurriedly explained.
"I'm not indifferent. I'm forcing myself to exercise restraint."
"For you Westerners, maybe following your heart and being happy is the most important thing, doing whatever you want. But for us Da Xia People, restraint is what's most important."
"In our culture, giving in to indulgence is easy; it takes no effort at all. But that's being irresponsible to yourself and to others. When faced with temptation—and not just this kind, but any kind, like power, money, or status—the hardest thing is to remain steadfast and stay true to yourself."
"So what you're saying is... you're forcing yourself to hold back?"
Erica raised an eyebrow. Her expression instantly softened, and a look of eager anticipation appeared in her eyes.
Her gaze lingered on Lin Chen's face for a moment before she suddenly looked down.
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