Basketball miracles

Chapter 85 [Love is love, who's afraid of who?]

After dinner, Xiao Tu did not immediately take Guan Zhilin home; the two strolled and chatted in the community garden.

Rosamund Kwan breathed a sigh of relief, certain that Xiao Tu didn't care about her divorce. She became increasingly curious about this man and asked him many questions.

For example, did Xiao Tu change his age?

He doesn't look like he just turned 19 at all.

Xiao Tu shook his head: "I didn't change my age, I'm just tall and look more mature."

Rosamund Kwan sighed, "I still can't quite believe it... I'm actually three years older than you. I feel that you speak very maturely, unlike me."

The three-year age gap made Rosamund Kwan even more uneasy.

After being heartbroken, she became a sensitive and contradictory person. Three days of narcissism, two days of inferiority complex.

"Because I used to have to work to support myself, I entered society at a young age and have seen a lot."

Rosamund Kwan asked bluntly, "You're young, handsome, and rich, you must be very popular with girls. You're not a playboy, are you?"

"Of course not, I don't even know how to pursue people." Xiao Tu wasn't lying; it seemed like Madonna had been the one pursuing him before. He genuinely didn't know how to please the opposite sex and preferred to be passive.

In Xiao Tu's previous life, the world was a place of great harmony. Men had to avoid women when they went out, and if they accidentally brushed against a woman, they could be accused of sexual harassment. Matchmaking events in various places were often attended only by women, with no men participating.

"I don't believe you, otherwise I wouldn't have exchanged phone numbers with you."

“You’re different. You’re the most beautiful Chinese woman I’ve ever seen, bar none.” Xiao Tu said seriously, “I only glanced at you and knew I had to get to know you. If I just signed an autograph and let you go, I would regret it for the rest of my life.”

Guan Zhilin swallowed hard, her breathing quickening and her heart pounding, as Xiao Tu spoke. "Smooth talker... This is America, you've hardly ever seen any Chinese women, have you?"

Xiao Tu thought for a moment and then smiled, "I've seen quite a few, plus you, there are thirteen."

"So specific?!" Rosamund Kwan's eyes widened, like those of an angelic baby.

Xiao Tu shrugged. "I can't stop thinking about this number whenever I see you.

There's nothing I can do about it; what can I do when you're the Thirteenth Aunt?

Xiao Tu knew many Hong Kong actresses, all of whom became famous for their roles in Hong Kong films. Rosamund Kwan was his favorite, perfectly matching his aesthetic standards. He loved her big, expressive eyes and her delicate, porcelain-like skin.

Even Vivian Chow, the Jade Girl leader whom the Golden Toad Family coveted, seemed inferior to Rosamund Kwan in Xiao Tu's eyes. Mainly, he wasn't from the Golden Toad Family, and in both his lifetimes, he had never considered marriage.

As for whether doing this would be unfair to Madonna… Xiao Tu didn’t consider it at all. Because he had a premonition that Madonna would cheat on him sooner or later, and that it couldn’t last forever.

In Xiao Tu's view, Rosamund Kwan's previous divorce was actually an advantage. He had no intention of marrying her; the idea seemed too far-fetched.

In this parallel world, Rosamund Kwan seems to have given up on herself after her divorce. She doesn't want any official status and doesn't mind being a mistress to a wealthy man. She openly stated on a talk show that she's very free-spirited, had been a mistress, and prefers money to relationships.

Xiao Tu never puts invisible moral shackles on himself, hates pressure, and doesn't want to think too much.

He firmly believes that for people to be happy, they must first be free.

In addition, he felt that he was not a scumbag, but rather that he was saving Rosamund Kwan.

In this parallel world, Rosamund Kwan's love life is troubled, but her career is successful. Something happening between Xiao Tu and her would be far better than her going back to her original life trajectory and being embroiled in a bunch of messy, negative news.

For example, the Rosamund Kwan golf ball incident, which countless people have heard about, was actually a fabrication by a third-rate Hong Kong newspaper. It takes only a mouth to spread a rumor, but debunking it is incredibly difficult; even Joseph Lau's clarification was useless.

Joseph Lau later swore a solemn oath that if he did this, he would be childless. It was no use; many onlookers still insisted it was true.

Lau may not be handsome, but his character is impeccable. He may be a womanizer, but he always insists on mutual consent and genuinely benefits. None of the women he's been with have spoken ill of him after their breakups. How could the man that Michelle Reis and Rosamund Kwan were vying for be a pervert?
Chen Meiqi's shattered dream of marrying into a wealthy family and her loss of fertility weren't Guan Zhilin's fault, but Hong Kong media felt that reporting on the woman Ma Qingwei married wasn't attention-grabbing enough, so they directly fabricated rumors and dragged her into it. Xiao Tu discovered that Guan Zhilin didn't care about his relationship with Madonna. This was a clear sign of goodwill; surely she wasn't unaware of it?
However, Rosamund Kwan genuinely didn't know. She wasn't used to reading English newspapers, and watching television, which was entirely in English, felt awkward. Her brother didn't tell her about it, hoping she would discover it on her own.

The two chatted for a while longer, and the atmosphere became increasingly ambiguous.

Rosamund Kwan said softly, "I think you're a great person, but it feels too fast for me to be with you. This is only our second meeting."

What she meant was: Although I'm divorced, I'm a traditional woman and I want to be friends first.

Xiao Tu felt that what she meant was: I am a traditional woman and I don't mind being a concubine.

Only Guan Gu Shenqi would refuse such a kind offer; Xiao Tu, being American, naturally accepted it without hesitation.

“It is indeed too fast, but you said you live in Hong Kong and are only visiting relatives. There are some things I need to say, and I'm afraid we'll miss each other.” Xiao Tu said affectionately, “I said that even if I am rejected, I will have no regrets. I just want to be ordinary friends and wish you all the best in Hong Kong.”

Rosamund Kwan's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her throat.

Does this mean that if I don't get together with him right away, we can only be ordinary friends? No way!
Who would refuse someone like him? Does that woman think she's some kind of angel descended from heaven?

With his looks and income, even an angel would be grinning from ear to ear, right?

How happy I would have been if I had met him a few years earlier? Compared to him, what is Wang Guojing?
No, I broke the law a few years ago when he wasn't even an adult yet.

Those ugly guys who are rich are all womanizers. He's so handsome and a celebrity, how could he not be a womanizer? If I'm with him, am I falling into another trap?
In Rosamund Kwan's mind, two chibi versions of herself started arguing.

The little girl in the white dress with angel wings said, "Don't be silly. He's a playboy. He's just young now. He'll definitely have many women in the future, and he'll dump you when he gets tired of you."

The little figure in a sexy red bikini with devil wings said, "Do you even need to think about it? Don't you know your own situation? You're not good enough for such a great man. Even if you break up after six months, you'll still be incredibly lucky!"

The little angel said, "You learn from your mistakes. Can't you learn to rely on yourself? You got nothing from your last marriage, only pain. That man didn't care about you at all; he treated you like a plaything. Relying on others, you're just a pretty face; relying on yourself, you're the queen."

The devilish little man said, "Who said you didn't get anything? He paid off your debts! Without that failed marriage, how long would you have to pay off your scoundrel father's debts? Xiao is richer, and he'll only get richer. Think about his age."

The little angel said, "That's right, you have no debt now, and you can live well on your own."

The devilish little man said, "You earn your money as an actor through hard work. Think about how you lived in Hong Kong. You filmed seven TV series and two movies in one year. You could fall asleep standing up on set."

The little angel said, "Xiao definitely won't be faithful. He's too good for you; he'll be even more of a womanizer than your ex."

The little devil said, "He's richer than Wang Guojing. He'll give you a little bit, and you'll never have to worry about money for the rest of your life!"

At this moment, Xiao Tu saw that Rosamund Kwan's expression was uncertain and her conflicted look was quite cute, so he lowered his head and kissed her.

Rosamund Kwan paused for a moment, then a thought popped into her head: "I'll hit you."

The little devil slammed a blow into the enemy's chin, and Rosamund Kwan's face, like Michelle Reis's after being elbowed by Jet Li, was completely deformed, spinning and flying into the sky, turning into a small star.

Women are emotional and prone to making hasty major decisions; all they need is a little more dopamine in their brains.

Love is love, who's afraid of who?

I've already been divorced once, so what am I hesitating for when I meet such a great man?
It's just a cross-border relationship between an older woman and a younger man, right? He seems much better than the last one. I'd accept it if I fell into the same trap again.

If Xiao Tu knew Guan Zhilin's current state of mind, he would find it very funny.

She went all in after only two meetings; what a lack of self-confidence in such a beautiful woman.

The good news is that Xiao Tu never intended to cheat Guan Zhilin and doesn't consider himself a bad person. She needs money to feel secure, and he happens to be rich; he doesn't even know how to spend his money.

(End of this chapter)