Chapter 120: Yan Luoxi: I have a friend...

Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Yan Luoxi: I have a friend...

"Meow~!"

Yan Luoxi’s fur stood on end!

Just as she was about to flip over and fight Gu Yizhou to the death,

that damn Gu Yizhou suddenly reached out and stroked her head, whispering, "Time for sleep, Xiaobai."

"..."

Yan Luoxi froze for a second!

’What does he mean by that?’

Yan Luoxi was on guard.

But this time, Gu Yizhou really did just fall asleep.

Yan Luoxi wriggled her head out from under Gu Yizhou’s palm.

’That bastard!’

’A couple of pats is one thing, but does he think he can just pet me all night?’

’Does he have any idea who I am? I, Yan Luoxi, have my pride!’

...

「The next morning, at seven-thirty.」

The faint morning light filtered through the glass window, casting slanted rays onto the bed.

Gu Yizhou slowly opened his eyes, a hint of confusion still lingering in them. He was clearly not fully awake yet.

He rubbed his eyes, which helped him wake up a little more.

Reaching over to the nightstand, he grabbed his fully charged phone. He unlocked the screen, glanced at the time, and saw that it was already 7:30 in the morning.

Remembering he had to work today, Gu Yizhou stretched and got out of bed.

After getting up, Gu Yizhou first did a sweep of the apartment. As expected, that little furball Xiaobai was gone again.

Gu Yizhou felt helpless about it, but there was nothing he could do.

Shaking his head, he walked toward the bathroom.

After quickly washing up,

Gu Yizhou grabbed his backpack and helmet and left for work.

...

「10:30 in the morning.」

In the president’s office on the top floor of the Tidal Group building.

After dealing with some urgent work, Yan Luoxi suddenly remembered something. She picked up her phone, opened her browser, and typed into the search bar: "Why would a man dislike being proactive and prefer being passive?"

Soon, answers from other users popped up on the page.

Reasons why a man might dislike being proactive and prefer being passive could include the following:

1. Stress and Anxiety: In modern society, men face immense pressure from life and work, such as constant social comparison and the "involution" of the workplace. These pressures can leave them exhausted, causing them to lose the motivation to proactively express their feelings. At the same time, anxiety can also make them passive, as they worry that being forward might cause a negative or resentful reaction.

2. Financial Pressure: With the rising cost of living, men are expected to bear more financial responsibilities, such as the costs of dating, buying a house, buying a car, etc. These pressures may cause them to lack the confidence to proactively pursue a relationship.

3. Personality Traits: Some men may simply have passive personality traits. They are more inclined to observe and think rather than take initiative. While this trait can help them adapt better to certain situations, it can negatively affect their proactivity and enthusiasm in relationships.

4. Social Anxiety: In social situations, some men may feel uneasy and anxious, worrying that their actions will attract attention or judgment. This anxiety can lead them to become passive in relationships because they fear rejection or ridicule.

5. Past Experiences: Past experiences can influence a man’s behavior. For example, they may have been hurt or faced setbacks in past relationships, which can lead them to become passive and unconfident in future ones.

6. Most men generally like being passive. Sometimes they like to be on the bottom and tell you to get on top and do the work yourself! As long as you can manage the rhythm, you can both soar to the heavens!

Yan Luoxi was reading the list seriously at first, but suddenly, her eyes flew wide open!

’I understand the first five points, but what the hell is with this sixth one?!’

’What kind of weird stuff got mixed in here?!’

Yan Luoxi couldn’t help but blush.

Tsk~

’How can they just drop a dirty joke like that?’

She tsked, complaining silently in her head.

But then again, she felt the answers she’d found weren’t what she was looking for.

She figured that damn man Gu Yizhou didn’t prefer being passive—he was just plain lazy!

’That bastard!’

Hmph!

’But what kind of girl does that bastard even like?’

’Or rather, what kind of girl could make him switch from passive to proactive?’

As she thought about it, Yan Luoxi’s mind started to wander again...

Her assistant, Bai Jie, placed a cup of hot coffee on Yan Luoxi’s desk and said respectfully, "President Yan, here’s your coffee."

"Hm?"

Hearing her assistant’s voice, Yan Luoxi snapped back to reality.

She glanced at the coffee, then waved her hand dismissively. "Mm, just leave it there. You can go back to your work."

"Yes, President Yan."

Her assistant, Bai Jie, nodded very respectfully.

Although she was very curious why her president was spacing out again, this time she’d learned her lesson and didn’t dare to ask.

Just as she turned to leave, Yan Luoxi suddenly called out, "Assistant Bai."

"Ah?"

Bai Jie stopped in her tracks. She turned to her boss and asked, "President Yan, is there anything else?"

"Um..."

Yan Luoxi hesitated for a moment before saying, "Assistant Bai, can I ask you a question?"

"Hm?"

Bai Jie was taken aback for a second, but she quickly replied, "Of course, President Yan. Go ahead."

Yan Luoxi glanced at her, then asked, "Um... Assistant Bai, what do you think it means when a guy says he doesn’t like to be proactive and prefers to be passive?"

"Huh?"

Bai Jie was dumbfounded.

Her eyes went wide as she stared at her president, her expression one of shock. "President Yan, are... are you dating someone?"

Yan Luoxi: "..."

*Hic*... -_-||

The moment the words were out, Bai Jie realized she’d misspoken again and quickly clapped a hand over her mouth.

"Forget it. You can leave."

Yan Luoxi said, looking completely exasperated.

"Oh, oh, okay, President Yan."

Hearing this, Bai Jie looked as if a great weight had been lifted from her shoulders. She nodded her head rapidly, like a chicken pecking at grain.

With that, she immediately turned and scurried out of the president’s office, even bumping into the doorframe in her haste.

Yan Luoxi watched her clumsy assistant’s retreat, completely exasperated.

She wasn’t angry, though. Shaking her head, she thought for a moment, then picked up her phone and sent a message to Roy, asking her to come to her office.

...

A short while later, Roy arrived.

"Xixi, what’s up? You were looking for me?"

Roy pulled out the chair opposite Yan Luoxi, sat down, and asked.

"Hang on a second. I need to finish signing these documents first."

Yan Luoxi was busy. She glanced up at Roy and said in a calm tone.

"Oh, okay."

Roy didn’t press the issue and just nodded.

「A few minutes later.」

Yan Luoxi finished signing the documents, capped her pen, and looked up at Roy with a serious expression. "Roy, I want to ask you something."

"Hm?"

Roy paused for a second, then said casually, "Go ahead and ask."

"Well..."

Yan Luoxi pondered for a moment before speaking. "I have this friend... She said a guy told her he doesn’t like to be proactive and prefers to be passive. What does that mean?"

Roy: "..."