Jin Ruizhi was not surprised to see Song Xinya approach. His expression remained calm, as if he had expected it all along.
It was the old acquaintance, Zhang Yingying, who reacted strongly: What are you doing here?
Song Xinya replied, Is this your property? Am I trespassing in your house?
Zhang Yingying stiffened her neck. You know full well that Young Master Jin is my client, yet you keep throwing yourself at him. You really have no shame.
Song Xinya retorted, You haven't even signed a contract with Young Master Jin, so stop flattering yourself by calling him your client. It's fair competition, each relying on their own abilities. I haven't broken any laws or violated any morals, so my dignity is perfectly intact. You, on the other hand, are like Zhang Fei in women's clothing, arrogant and overbearing. You have a bad personality, a bitter mouth, ugly looks, and no money. Other people are occasionally shameless, but you are a professional, open for business twenty-four seven.
Zhang Yingying snapped, Song Xinya, you won't be smug for long. I'm discussing the contract with Young Master Jin right now.
Song Xinya said, Go ahead and discuss it, I'm listening. If Young Master Jin agrees to sign a contract with you, I'll leave right this instant.
Zhang Yingying took a contract out of her briefcase and placed it in front of Jin Ruizhi. Young Master Jin, the reason you didn't manage to woo Jian Yiyi last night was because you didn't follow my plan exactly. If you had listened to me from start to finish, Jian Yiyi would already be your girlfriend by now.
Young Master Jin, I still have many methods for pursuing girls. As long as you sign the contract with me first, I guarantee I'll help you win over Jian Yiyi.
Zhang Yingying pressed a pen into Jin Ruizhi's hand. Young Master Jin, please sign.
Jin Ruizhi uncapped the pen and began writing on the contract, the nib making a rustling sound against the paper.
Zhang Yingying laughed inwardly. Kids were so easy to fool; all it took was a little empty promise to coax them.
After finishing his writing on the contract, Jin Ruizhi casually tossed the pen onto the table.
Overjoyed, Zhang Yingying shot a triumphant smile at Song Xinya.
Song Xinya glanced at Jin Ruizhi's signature line and smiled as well.
Zhang Yingying picked up the contract, closed it, and said to Jin Ruizhi with a beaming smile, Young Master Jin, from now on, I will be your private tutor.
Jin Ruizhi said, You can leave now.
Zhang Yingying replied, Leave... sure, let's go together. I'll help you go after Jian Yiyi.
Jin Ruizhi clarified, You leave by yourself. Get out of my house, and don't ever come looking for me again.
Zhang Yingying stammered, Young Master Jin, there should be a limit to your capriciousness. We just signed a contract, what is the meaning of this?
Song Xinya laughed, Fly Yingying, use your two little beady eyes and take a good look at the contract.
Panicking, Zhang Yingying flipped open the contract and looked at the signature line. Instantly, her eyes filled with shock. The words Jin Ruizhi had written were: Get lost.
Zhang Yingying stared at Jin Ruizhi in disbelief.
Jin Ruizhi had his hands in his pockets, looking casual and unruly, but his expression turned serious when he mentioned Jian Yiyi. I cannot agree with your methods of pursuing girls. I don't want to hurt Jian Yiyi anymore.
Zhang Yingying argued, You never hurt Jian Yiyi, it was only her grandmother who got injured.
Jin Ruizhi countered, Her grandmother was injured, and she is very sad. That is also a form of harm.
The butler promptly arrived and kicked Zhang Yingying out.
Jin Ruizhi looked at Song Xinya. I knew you would come.
Song Xinya asked, Why are you so certain?
Jin Ruizhi looked at her head and said, Your head is exceptionally round. People with round heads have very stubborn personalities and refuse to admit defeat.
Both Song Xinya and Jian Yiyi had very round heads.
Jin Ruizhi's gaze circled Song Xinya's head, noticing that her head shape was exactly the same as Jian Yiyi's.
Such round heads were quite rare.
Jin Ruizhi continued, Because your head is so round, I am willing to give you a chance and listen to your advice.
It was the first time Song Xinya had ever heard such a reason. I guess I should thank my round head.
Jin Ruizhi sat on the sofa, his long legs stretched out casually. He kept his head down, appearing in low spirits.
The detached villa was magnificent, designed in a luxurious European palace style. The pure white stone and large floor-to-ceiling windows exuded a cold, aristocratic elegance, while the crystal chandelier was extravagantly beautiful. Opening the doors, the courtyard was as expansive as a private estate.
The handsome young man sat on the sofa without saying a word. He lacked nothing, yet it seemed as if he lacked the entire world.
Song Xinya asked him, Why are you sad?
Jin Ruizhi replied, Jian Yiyi is ignoring me.
He had hurt her grandmother, and she might never speak to him again.
Song Xinya asked, Do you want her to talk to you again?
Jin Ruizhi looked up at Song Xinya. Do you have a way to help me win her over?
Song Xinya told him, emphasizing every word, The first thing you should be thinking about right now isn't how to make her your girlfriend, but rather...
Atonement.
Jin Ruizhi's heart felt as if it had been shot twice point-blank, trembling in his chest.
These words brought a profound sense of enlightenment.
Song Xinya explained, You hurt Jian Yiyi's grandmother, and now she resents you. A person's emotions cannot instantly shift from resentment to love. There is a transitional phase in between, called changing one's perspective.
The first thing you must do now is to make Jian Yiyi change her opinion of you.
The way you atone for your actions will be the process that changes her view of you.
Jin Ruizhi asked, How should I atone?
Song Xinya answered, By truly and correctly caring for someone, by loving someone.
Jin Ruizhi remembered what Song Xinya had told him yesterday: I want to teach you what true love is.
At the time, he had scoffed at it.
Now, he was ready to learn it frame by frame.
He asked her, What is true love?
Song Xinya said, When you see someone and your heart fills with joy, when you want them, get them, possess them, and feel happy, when all your starting points are your own feelings, that is not love. That is infatuation.
Love is giving willingly without expecting anything in return. I give, and I am happy. Regardless of whether they respond to me, regardless of whether they like me, I still want to treat them well. I want them to be happy, I want them to be blessed, and I want them to have what they desire. That is love.
It was as if something exploded in Jin Ruizhi's mind. The fog cleared, and the path ahead became crystal clear.
His gaze toward Song Xinya shifted from his previous disdain to one filled with respect.
He looked at Song Xinya and asked earnestly, Teacher Song, what can I do for Jian Yiyi to make her feel happy?
His way of thinking had already shifted from 'I want to pursue Jian Yiyi and make her my girlfriend' to 'I want to do things for Jian Yiyi to make her happy.'
Song Xinya sighed inwardly in admiration. The boy was teachable; this young master's true nature wasn't so bad after all.
She walked toward the villa's entrance. I will take you to do something for Jian Yiyi right now. Let me warn you in advance, it is not an easy task and it will be very tiring. If you are willing, come with me.
Jin Ruizhi immediately stood up from the sofa. I am willing.
