I'm a sophomore in college, what the heck is this "male god cultivation system"?

Chapter 154 An apology should of course include...

After leaving the office, Chen Yan strode towards the school gate.

Now that this matter is resolved, he can naturally leave.

When he was about twenty meters away from the school gate, his phone suddenly rang. He took it out and saw that it was a call from Shen Shulan.

Chen Yan answered the phone without hesitation.

As soon as the call connected, Shen Shulan's slightly hurried voice rang out.

"Chen Yan, are you still at school?"

Along with the voices, Shen Shulan's panting and hurried footsteps could be heard, indicating that the other person had run over.

"Yes, we'll be at the school gate soon." Chen Yan's tone was calm, sounding neither worried nor happy. "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

"Okay, wait for me a moment, I'll be right there. There are some things I want to explain to you."

Before Chen Yan could say anything, a woman in a blue suit appeared in his field of vision.

The other person was carrying a small bag in their left hand and a phone in their right, and was jogging over.

Chen Yan stood quietly in place until Shen Shulan ran to his side.

It was clear that Shen Shulan's physical condition wasn't very good. After just a short jog, her face was already slightly flushed, and her breathing had become quite heavy.

"Is there anything else, Ms. Shen?"

Hearing Chen Yan's polite reply, Shen Shulan's already sliver of hope vanished in an instant.

In the past, Chen Yan would call her Sister Shulan in private, but now he has changed his address to Ms. Shen, which clearly means that he is trying to distance himself from her.

Although giving up a partnership over something like this might seem foolish to some, Shen Shulan didn't find it hard to understand.

Someone as talented and capable as Chen Yan, who has already transformed his abilities into real value, no matter how calm he appears, Shen Shulan simply doesn't believe he has no arrogance at all.

They can maintain this mild demeanor when their bottom line is not crossed, but once it is...

Clearly, what Shen Jianan did has crossed Chen Yan's bottom line... It could be his slanderous act, or his harassment of Chen Yan's family, or both.

But in Shen Shulan's view, none of that matters now; what matters is that she must ease and repair this relationship.

"Xiao Yan," Shen Shulan tried to build rapport, saying, "Do you have some time now? Give me a moment, and I'll formally apologize to you."

Chen Yan's solemn expression eased slightly, but his tone remained exactly the same as before.

"No need. Shen Jianan has already apologized, and I am satisfied with the school's decision. Ms. Shen, there is no need for you to apologize again."

Seeing that Chen Yan's expression had softened, although his attitude still seemed dissatisfied, Shen Shulan was indeed relieved.

I'm not afraid of the other party's bad attitude, I'm afraid of the other party's unwillingness to communicate. As long as communication is possible, then there is at least a possibility of resolving the problem.

“Okay, give Sister Shulan some time, and we’ll have a good talk. Sister Shulan promises to give you a satisfactory solution,” Shen Shulan said gently, looking directly into Chen Yan’s eyes.

"I need to go to the bar tonight to check the accounts. Why don't you come with me, Shulan?" Seeing how sincere Shen Shulan's apology was, Chen Yan's attitude softened considerably, and he said:

"Just take my car there, we can chat for a while in the car."

For some reason, seeing Shen Shulan's attitude, Chen Yan suddenly thought of many similar works.

For example, something like "An Apology from the Bully's Mother"...

When Chen Yan invited her to a bar, Shen Shulan was taken aback at first, since bars have almost become synonymous with certain behaviors. However, she quickly told herself that she was overthinking it.

On the one hand, she was almost forty, and Shen Jianan was only a few years younger than Chen Yan. She really didn't think Chen Yan could have any feelings for her, an old aunt.

After all, given his looks, abilities, and personality, how could he lack outstanding girls around him? There's no reason for him to have any romantic feelings for her.

On the other hand, judging from Chen Yan's attitude today, he was obviously angered by Shen Jianan... Shen Shulan did not believe that someone who was just angry would suddenly have such thoughts.

So, all things considered, Chen Yan was probably persuaded by her attitude, but he was busy with work tonight, so he could only chat with her while he was working.

Thinking of this, Shen Shulan couldn't help but grumble in her heart about Shen Jianan. If he hadn't done such a stupid thing, she and Chen Yan wouldn't have been so busy today.

……

It must be said that Shen Shulan has a certain talent for communication.

The journey to [Hengxing Bar] takes about thirty minutes, and during this time, Shen Shulan has already sincerely expressed her apologies.

From apology to promises to compensation, the whole process was quite natural and sincere. One could say that if Chen Yan were really a parent, he would have been at least half as angry after being dealt with by Shen Shulan's approach.

Of course, Chen Yan also has his own unique talent in communication.

Although he doesn't have strong language skills, he has a cheat code: the system gave him a special skill called "Emotional Resonance".

It was through this skill that he greatly brought him and Wenya closer after playing a piano piece.

As Chen Yan's skill development deepened, he became increasingly proficient in using it.

Now he doesn't even need to use painting or playing instruments; just chatting is enough for him to evoke that emotional resonance in the other person.

After all, language itself can evoke emotions...

Of course, compared to music and art, emotional resonance obviously cannot be perfectly achieved through chatting alone, but for Chen Yan, it is enough.

When Shen Shulan apologized, she inevitably showed concern and helplessness regarding Shen Jianan's personality, which Chen Yan saw as a weakness in her emotions.

By continuously testing this vulnerability, we can make it grow larger and larger.

……

And so, the two chatted all the way in the car for their own purposes, and in the end, they both had a pretty good impression of each other.

Chen Yan wasn't particularly angry about Shen Jianan's behavior. After all, in his eyes, Shen Jianan was just a clown trying to get attention, and he didn't need to get angry at a clown.

And who really suffered more at the bubble tea shop that day... He was only scolded a few times, but Shen Jianan was firmly pressed onto the table and kowtowed several times.

He wasn't particularly angry to begin with, but Shen Shulan's coaxing made him feel much better.

Shen Shulan also found chatting with Chen Yan very comfortable. He was not only a good listener, but for some reason, she felt that her suppressed emotions could be released when she talked to him.

Having struggled in the business world for so many years, Shen Shulan had long since developed a strong ability to control her emotions. However, controlling emotions doesn't mean being able to process them. While chatting with Chen Yan, she felt her suppressed emotions being gradually processed. This experience made her feel comfortable, as if she had found someone who understood her and could resonate with her.

Even Shen Shulan herself didn't realize that she was instinctively enjoying the atmosphere of the conversation and subconsciously wanted to chat with Chen Yan a little longer.

……

By the time Chen Yan arrived at the bar, the impact of Shen Jianan's actions had been largely resolved, but...

"Sister Shulan, come in and sit for a while. You can also check out my bar." Chen Yan took out his car keys, pointed to the bar outside the window, and extended an invitation.

Sitting in the car, Shen Shulan hesitated. Like most people, she had a particular view on bars.

Moreover, she came here today only to eliminate Shen Jianan's influence, and now that the negative influence has been almost completely eliminated, she seems to have no reason to go in.

But anyone who has ever chatted knows that when you're halfway through a conversation, that's when your urge to confide is at its peak. If you interrupt the conversation at that moment... the discomfort is comparable to being alone in your room, just as you're about to take off, when your parents walk right into the room.

Chen Yan keenly noticed this contradiction in Shen Shulan, and thus cleverly offered her a way out.

"Sister Shulan, you have a lot of business experience. Come in and take a look, and give me some advice while you're at it."

As soon as the steps appeared, Shen Shulan instinctively stepped down.

"You can't say that. I'm not necessarily better than you in this regard. I can only offer some of my subjective opinions."

"Okay, let's go in and take a look."

The two walked into the bar while talking.

Upon entering the bar, Shen Shulan was immediately struck by its "prosperity".

Although she had no experience in the bar industry, she knew how to evaluate a bar. Generally speaking, a bar with an occupancy rate exceeding 30% is definitely operating normally.

After a quick glance, Shen Shulan could tell that Chen Yan's bar was already over 70% full, and possibly even 80%.

"How...how did you do that?" Shen Shulan asked in shock.

But she quickly realized that this question was somewhat inappropriate; what if it involved someone's trade secrets? So she quickly changed her tune and praised them:

"You've managed to run a bar like this, Chen Yan, you're a genius!"

"There's also an element of luck involved." Chen Yan smiled and said gently, "Sister Shulan, it's a bit noisy here. Let's go to a private room to talk. It'll be much quieter there."

“Okay.” Shen Shulan immediately agreed to the suggestion. Although she was amazed by Chen Yan’s achievements, she really disliked the noisy environment and preferred a quieter atmosphere.

Chen Yan walked quickly to the bar. He had already successfully notified the manager before he arrived, so when he got there, the manager was already waiting and handed him the private room key and the ledger.

"Bring the wine I have here to the private room."

After giving a brief instruction, Chen Yan led Shen Shulan quickly toward the private room.

……

Once they were in a slightly more private environment, Shen Shulan's urge to confide in others surged up again.

It has to be said that the [Emotional Resonance] skill is just too overpowered in certain situations. Chen Yan suspects that if this skill is upgraded, it could directly evolve into hypnosis.

When the two talked, they didn't discuss business topics; instead, they talked mostly about Shen Jianan.

After all, Shen Shulan's biggest worry didn't come from [Jinxiu Clothing], but from Shen Jianan.

Chen Yan remained attentive, occasionally offering a few words of agreement with Shen Shulan. However, the effect of "emotional resonance" helped Shen Shulan quickly process the emotions that had been building up inside her.

Being able to process emotions is certainly a good thing, but most people inevitably show their emotional side when processing emotions.

What's worse, Chen Yan kept toasting people from the side.

Shen Shulan was in a fit of emotion at the moment. Although she didn't make a scene to vent her anger, her rationality had been greatly diminished, especially with the alcohol...

It can only be said that every single step of this perfectly timed process caused Shen Shulan "a great deal of real damage".

As the conversation progressed, Shen Shulan herself lost track of what she was saying. All she knew was that she was venting her emotions on Chen Yan and drinking glass after glass of wine.

"Xiaoyan, I really don't know why Jianan turned out like this. He was such a well-behaved child..."

"Perhaps I was too busy with my startup and neglected him. By the time I had a little free time, he had already become like this..."

"But I don't have time to deal with him now; Jinxiu Clothing can't do without me..."

"Xiaoyan, no matter how successful you become in the future, you must never neglect your family..."

Shen Shulan had a good alcohol tolerance, but even the best tolerance couldn't withstand this kind of drinking. Chen Yan, on the other hand, with the blessing of his pure yang body, drank as much as he wanted, as if it were water, without any effect whatsoever.

Finally, Shen Shulan realized that she seemed to have reached her limit in terms of alcohol tolerance...

Perhaps due to a "last gasp of life," Shen Shulan regained her senses when she was just a step away from being completely drunk.

"I can't drink anymore, I'll really get drunk if I drink any more." Shen Shulan's face was flushed, and she waved her hand as she was about to get up.

However, she was already a little drunk and was swaying as she walked.

"Sister Shulan, let me help you." Chen Yan quickly stepped forward and supported Shen Shulan, as if afraid that she would fall.

Then, just as their bodies were about to touch, Shen Shulan felt as if she were enveloped by a huge furnace, and the boundless warmth made her subconsciously want to completely merge into it.

That youthful, vibrant, and warm feeling aroused a strong desire in her heart, and her body gave an instinctive reaction.

Two years after their marriage, her husband tragically died in a car accident, and for all these years, she has had no sex life.

And being under forty is already the prime of one's life.

Now that Chen Yan has hugged me like that, all my defenses have crumbled...

"Sister Shulan."

She suddenly heard Chen Yan's voice.

"Um, Xiaoyan... what's wrong?"

"Have you ever heard the saying, 'When apologizing, of course you should...'"

(Let's eat meat, and the chocolate will be here soon too. After all this build-up, we can finally start wrapping things up.)
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