Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2261 - 2197: Blazing Radiance

It really amounted to nothing in the end.

Without his prestigious family background and the influence of his father, would he truly possess the right to be so insolent?

I honestly fail to see what he has to brag about.

"Is being a Great Officer really so impressive?"

Gao Wei snarled through clenched teeth, though perhaps sensing his own lack of conviction, he immediately shifted his line of questioning.

"What is the deal with that fake foreigner? Are you actually interested in him?"

Du Jinruo felt a sharp ache in her chest.

She was tempted to snap back and say yes, she liked him, and that it was none of his business.

However, the icy reception Kevin had given her earlier left her heart feeling cold and wounded.

In that painful moment, the realization finally struck her: Kevin had no feelings for her whatsoever. Furthermore, could she truly hope to handle a man whose mind was a complete mystery to her?

The advice of her father suddenly resurfaced in Du Jinruo’s mind.

"Xiao Ruo, it is likely because your mother and I shielded you too well throughout your childhood. Despite your high birth, you are far more delicate than most girls. A man like Meng Xinian is not a match for you; you are a flower from a greenhouse. It isn't just that you cannot endure hardship, but rather that you will be easily broken if the person beside you is too harsh or distant."

Back then, her father had been trying to kill her obsession with Meng Xinian.

"Furthermore, while you are currently blinded by infatuation, have you considered what marriage would actually entail? Meng Xinian would be away on missions constantly, perhaps disappearing for long stretches or returning covered in wounds. You aren't built for that. A girl like you deserves a man who can stay by your side, share every meal, walk with you at sunset, and treat you with gentleness. He should cherish you and protect your fragile nature."

For some reason, Du Jinruo hadn't taken those words seriously at the time. She had convinced herself she was capable, drawn to that type of powerful man who seemed to burn as brightly as the sun.

But now, those warnings resonated in her mind with newfound clarity, and she finally understood.

Her father was right.

Kevin’s coldness and total indifference were enough to make her heart bleed; men who possessed such intense brilliance were simply not meant for her.

"Gao Wei, let go of me."

Du Jinruo suddenly felt a wave of exhaustion and disillusionment.

"Just sit down. I’ve already ordered some flower tea and snacks because I thought you’d enjoy them. Since you showed up anyway, it proves there is still a bond between us, doesn't it?"

Gao Wei forced her back into her seat by her shoulder.

"I have no interest in eating! I'm going home!"

Du Jinruo fought to stand back up.

The scene they were making had already begun to attract the attention of the other patrons.

Finally, a member of the staff could no longer ignore the disturbance and walked over.

"Sir, please lower your voice. You are bothering the other guests."

Infuriated, Gao Wei seized a teacup and hurled it against the floor.

"So what if I'm being loud? If anyone has a problem with it, let them come over and say it to my face!"

The cup hit the floor with a loud crash, shattering into a thousand fragments.

The staff member’s expression instantly turned grim.

"Sir, any property damaged in this teahouse must be paid for. That was a purple clay cup, and the cost is twenty-five yuan."

"Why don't you just rob me instead?" Gao Wei suddenly recalled his original purpose for coming and slammed his hand against the table. "That's right, I've heard this teahouse charges criminal prices. Are your business permits and paperwork actually in order? Let me see them!"

This was his objective today regardless; since Du Jinruo had the nerve to bring another man here, he intended to make life miserable for this establishment.