Chapter 10 Romantic Words

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“Hello everyone this is FM9666, you’re now listening to Midnight Phantom, this is DJ Fish Jelly.” Yu Dong with a headset skillfully said,”It’s time for our listener friends to call again, Let’s see which friends have stories to share today.”

Senior Yu motioned for Yu Dong to quickly answer the phone.

“Hello, this is Fish Jelly.”

“Hello,” A somewhat tired male voice came from the other end of the phone.

“What’s your name, sir?”

“Please just call me whatever you want.” The man didn’t want to be named.

“It seems that most of our listener friends prefer to share stories anonymously.” Fish Jelly laughs and said, “But it’s not like I’ll go looking if you just say your name casually, you know?

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“……”

“Well, it seems this gentleman is in a bad mood. I’ll just call you Mr.Strong alright?” Fish Jelly sensed that the other party wouldn’t be receptive to further jokes.

Anonymous people will now be called Mr.Strong if a man, and Ms. Beauty if a woman, quick and easy, Fish Jelly thought.

“Whatever,” replied Mr. Strong

“So Mr.Strong, do you have a story to share with us tonight?” asked Fish Jelly.

“I’ve fallen out of love! This is the 15th time I’ve been rejected!” Mr.Strong suddenly cried out.

Suddenly a lot of messages flooded in expressing their amazement at the 15 failed relationships.

Even in the middle of the night, people still enjoy gossiping. Every time her program starts this stage, short messages start appearing. Yu Dong ignored these messages and said, “Maybe number 16 is your true destiny.”

“Host, you’re a woman too. May I ask you what kind of man women look for?” Mr. Strong didn’t care anymore, “I’ve met so many girls, each one I wholeheartedly liked; I just want to find someone to marry. Why do they all leave me? What’s wrong with me?”

“That’s difficult to answer.” Yu Dong thought for a while and said, “Well, first tell me about your own strengths, then I’ll help you analyze.”

“I think I’m kind and considerate. I can do housework, I would love my wife dearly, be single-minded…”

Single-minded enough to go through 15 girls…

Consistent with Yu Dong’s thoughts, a large number of listeners sent messages mirroring this sentence.

“These qualities are very good.” Yu Dong said.

“But why did they all abandon me?” Mr. Strong indignantly asked.

“Well … Then I’ll ask you a few questions from a woman’s point of view.” Yu Dong thought for a bit then asked, “Your height, weight, age, education, work? ”

“165cm, 70KG, College graduate, 20 this year, just started in real estate sales.”

“Is it alright if you tell us your annual income?”

“With performance bonuses and subsidies, it’s about 50,000 a year, and I can save 30,000 a year if I live frugally.”

“Er… You don’t spend money on your dates?” Yu Dong was beginning to feel cold sweat.

“I spent money on the flowers, popcorn, and I buy the movie tickets, but all the girls only went out with me once, so I’ve essentially wasted 15 movie tickets.”

Suddenly, the computer became more lively. Some people messaged that ‘the brother sure is talented,’ others say ‘ugly people will do all kinds of weird things to get attention’, and so on.

Yu Dong massaged her forehead, hesitated for a moment and said with great emphasis, “Mr.Strong, if you continue like this, I’m pretty sure number 16 will also run.”

“Why? Is it my lack of money or my short stature?” Mr.Strong cried out.

“Not at all!”

At Yu Dong’s voice, a bunch of praises appeared in her computer saying things like “The host is a real warrior!”,  “The host will deduct his salary tomorrow!”, “At last, there’s a truthful host!”, “Host tell him he’s being stingy.” Wait…

“….” Mr.Strong was in a bad mood. He wanted to make a phone call and complain. He thought that no matter what, in such a public channel the host would try to comfort him. The result, however, was that the host did the opposite.

“It’s not that you’re not tall, but you’re too heavy. You earn 50,000 a year but save 30,000. You talk about going through 15 girlfriends, yet you still dare to say that you’re single-minded….”

“…Even Ma Yun doesn’t act so high and mighty ah!”

(T/N: Ma Yun is the co-founder to Alibaba Group, basically a very successful, wealthy businessman)

“–a great man like Ma Yun, compared to a millionaire what are you?” Yu Dong was remembering her past life as she vigorously scolded. Suddenly she notices Senior Yu vehemently waving his hands and shaking his head. Yu Dong finally remembered that she was on a live broadcast and backtracked: “But you’re still very young. Why think about marriage when you haven’t peaked in your career? Real estate is a booming industry, and if you work hard to become a great salesman, in 10 years you can be your own boss! When the time comes, you can open your own real estate company and employ numerous beautiful women. I promise you, during that time your girlfriend will stay for far longer than 1 movie! Anyway, don’t be so frugal anymore, money is meant to be earned, not saved. Even most people don’t bother saving, do you think bosses save their money?”

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“……”

In the City Hospital Oncology Office, a sudden burst of laughter resounded throughout the room.

Shao Yifan wiped his tears and said: “Ouch, my sides, I like this host, this fierce heroine hit the mark!”

“…” Xia Feng’s expression was also complicated.

“I say, it was strange for you to listen to the radio at this hour, but I like this, I’ll definitely listen to her more in the future.” Shao Yifan laughs, “Just tonight had enough material for me laugh for a week.”

“Have you laughed enough?” Xia Feng couldn’t help but interject.

“No, I can’t help but laugh whenever I think about it. This host has personality.” Shao Yifan said, “Nowadays most radio hosts, even TV hosts, speak empty words, I like this kind of truthful talk.”

Xia Feng didn’t say more.

“But this host will probably get fired by the director.” Shao Yifan said, “Speaking of the host, her name is quite familiar, Fish Jelly, it’s similar to your wife’s name.”

Xia Feng just stared at the other person expressionlessly.

“No way?” Shao Yifan was surprised, “It’s really your wife?”

“What do you think?” Worried about Yu Dong’s safety, Xia Feng got into the habit of turning the radio on at midnight to make sure she safely arrived the station and sending her a message at around 3:00 a.m. asking if she got home alright.

“Well, that’s fine. Maybe today’s words made a real estate tycoon 10 years later.” Shao Yifan said.

In 10 years later, when a stout president was seen with a beautiful woman in a villa, Shao Yifan would remember Yu Dong’s actions and lamented on the prophecy he made that fateful night.

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The next day Yu Dong slept until 2:00 p.m. She groggily woke up and went into the kitchen with half-closed eyes to get some water in the refrigerator.

Standing on the sidelines watching her sleepy shuffle was Xia Feng, who shook his head, pulled a confused Yu Dong back into the living room, and handed her a glass of honeyed water.

After drinking, Yu Dong felt a little more awake. She finally noticed Xia Feng and said: “Do you not have work today?”

“Today’s a rest day!” Xia Feng saw her cup empty and refilled it halfway. He said, “Don’t sleep for so long. The longer people sleep, the longer the brain sleeps, and the more likely it is to be slow.”

“But I’m so sleepy!” Yu Dong just woke up, so her voice had a slightly nasal tone. With her messy hair and grievous expression, Xia Feng thought she looked particularly lovely

“You have to learn to control yourself.”

“But I can’t control myself ah, if I can’t will you dislike me?”

“I’m just worried about your body. Being inactive for such long periods isn’t very good for your health.” Xia Feng shook his head and said.

“Then, as long as you won’t dislike me!” Yu Dong smiled.

Xia Feng smiled back, finally unable to resist stretching out a hand and rubbing Yu Dong’s messy head.

“Ah, I have such a slow reaction speed, you actually managed to rub my head. I’ve become so foolish, you’ll have no choice but to feed me!” Yu Dong was disgruntled.

“Sure, I’ll raise you!”

Yu Dong blinked, waking up completely.

“Are you hungry? what do you want to eat?” Xia Feng asked.

“Sweet and sour pork tenderloin!” Yu Dong answered.

“Why do you like sweet and sour food so much?” Last time it was sweet and sour ribs, this time it was sweet and sour pork tenderloin.

“Is it too troublesome? then just vegetable stir-fry is fine.”

“No, it’s no trouble, I’ll do it. Go wash your face first.” Xia Feng then got up and went to the kitchen.

Yu Dong sat there for a while, smiling silly. She touched her face, suddenly realizing she had drool at the corner of her mouth, then madly rushed to the bathroom to wash.

When Yu Dong was ready, she went back into the living room, and at the same time, Xia Feng’s phone began to ring.

“Can you get that for me, Yu Dong.” Xia Feng’s voice sounded from the kitchen.

Yu Dong took his phone and brought it to the kitchen, saying: “It’s auntie calling.”

“My mom?” Xia Feng who was busy cooking said, “Then can you answer it for me, please.”

Yu Dong lifted an eyebrow and returned to the living room with the phone: “Mom.”

“Dong dong, you don’t have work today?” Mother Xia’s cheerful voice came from the other end of the telephone.

“Well, we all have a rest day today.”

“Oh my, I hope mother didn’t disturb your date.”

“No, we’re just cooking at home.”

“Cooking? is Xia Feng in the kitchen?” Mother Xia guessed.

“Yes, did you want to talk to him?” Yu Dong went into the kitchen again and passed the phone to Xia Feng.

Xia Feng already turned the stove off when she came back in, and he signaled Yu Dong to take the dished to the table. Taking the phone, he began to speak to mother Xia.

“Son, do you cook with Yu Dong at home?” Mother Xia asked.

Xia Feng looked towards Yu Dong, a person who could burn any dish, and said, “Yes, we just cooked together.”

“That’s good, the housework should be shared.” Mother Xia said.

“Mom, you don’t have any position to say that.” Xia Feng never saw his mother do any housework when he was a kid.

“How can my situation be the same as yours,” Said mother Xia, “Your father managed to marry me and was blessed with 8 lifetimes of happiness, but you dare tell me to do housework? Besides, women are meant to be spoiled silly by their husbands.”

“Ok, I’ll learn to be like dad.” Xia Feng laughed.

“By the way, I almost forgot. I’m calling to ask when your dad and I can meet Yu Dong’s parents. You two already got married, but the two families haven’t even met yet, ah.” Said mother Xia, “Make an appointment with them soon. Oh, and ask what they like, your dad and I are free to meet anytime. If Yu Dong gets pregnant without us ever meeting, we’ll all lose face.”

“…” Xia Feng glanced towards Yu Dong, went into the balcony and said, “I know mom, I’ll discuss it with Yu Dong later. Take care of your body and rest well first.”

“What’s more, Yu Dong and I don’t want children just yet.” Xia Feng said this with a guilty heart.

“Ah?” Mother Xia was obviously disappointed, “OK, Dong Dong is still quite young anyway, so you don’t need to feel anxious about this. Just don’t forget to talk to her parents.”

After Xia Feng promised, he hung up the phone. Coming back he saw Yu Dong sitting, the meals served and chopsticks set. She was waiting for him.

“Why didn’t you eat first? ”

“The food was too hot, so I let it air for a bit.” As Xia Feng sat down, Yu Dong pushed a plate of cut cantaloupe towards him and said with a flourish, “Here, taste my cold cantaloupe fruit dish.”

Xia Feng took a bite enthusiastically and said: “It tastes delicious, like something you would see in a five-star hotel.”

Aren’t the cantaloupe melons sliced by five-star hotel chefs also grown in the fields? What’s the difference?

“Don’t think I can’t hear you being sarcastic.” Yu Dong said, a little unhappy.

“Don’t be angry!” Xia Feng laughed, “Even if your cooking skills aren’t as good, I doubt the chefs in five-star hotels are as beautiful as you.”

Mom, your son-in-law sure can say such romantic words!

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Yu Dong goes off into a tangent, and Xia Feng continues to be an oblivious flirt.