บท 1243: Section 1243: The Reason for a Different Perspective

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Ancients, when hearing the melody of a zither, understood the elegance intended, which in modern terms, would mean they were savvy.

Many people are not frank and straightforward but express their emotions hidden in their words. From this, it's apparent that women often express their intentions in such a roundabout way, whereas the life of a "straight man" has always started from the most superficial meaning of words.

Of course, some "straight men" also understand a little, that being superficial can cost less.

How much could one possibly spend on just drinking warm water?

Delving deeply into emotions always brings about the disaster of an empty wallet.

Shen Yue was not a "straight man"; in fact, he could predict the final outcome just from someone starting a conversation.

Such a person would naturally not only listen to the surface meaning of the words spoken by the lady-like figure and the masked person—he heard a hint of impatience in the masked person's voice.