Chapter 1708 - 695: Forced Into a Corner (Part 2)

Chapter 1708: Chapter 695: Forced Into a Corner (Part 2)

...The rhetoric here is very important; Zhou Wang spent more than half an hour pondering how to say this part.

What he needed to do was simple: turn "active into passive," using his "bankruptcy" as an opportunity to take an initially terrible situation—bringing all the women together—and turn it into something somewhat positive.

The human heart is quite subtle.

Previously, because Zhou Wang occupied a position of strength and aggression most of the time, while the women succumbed, they also carried some resentment in their hearts. ℯℯ𝑙.

They knew they weren’t the only ones and criticized Zhou Wang’s "womanizing" to varying degrees. Some of them, like Ding Yi and Jiang Qingkui, couldn’t accept that Zhou Wang maintained relationships with them while entangled with other women.

But now, because Zhou Wang suddenly laid his cards on the table without them being prepared, forcing them to make this choice, they suddenly didn’t know what to do.

There’s a very crucial point here... Zhou Wang found himself in a "difficult period."

Whether out of duty or the foundation of feelings they originally had for Zhou Wang, making this choice became even harder.

If it were a usual time when Zhou Wang was fine, under Zhou Wang’s "pressure," someone as strong-willed as Jiang Qingkui or as prideful as Ding Yi would surely leave without hesitation, never looking back.

But now, because Zhou Wang was at a disadvantage, it was hard for them to show a ruthless side.

The pull between men and women is like this: when emotions are involved, if you advance, I retreat; if I retreat, you inevitably advance. The one in the proactive position always loses to some extent.

Skillfully, Zhou Wang placed himself in a "passive" position.

Indeed, upon hearing this from Zhou Wang, Jiang Qingkui first looked cold and immediately said, "Are you trying to drive us away?"

"Brother, how can you say such things? How could anyone leave you?"

Su Yajing’s mouth pouted, and her eyes instantly reddened.

"Ha, so you think I’m a woman who craves wealth? You’re interested in me just because you have money? Zhou Wang, do you think I, Xia Xiwei, have a poor family background, can’t make money, or am too ugly to find someone else to date if I leave you?"

Little Xia, known for her "sweetness," ceased smiling, her expression becoming colder than Jiang Qingkui, with sarcasm in her tone.

"Mr. Zhou, I am very disappointed by your words. You keep saying you let us choose, but what about you? Have you really lost the right to choose? This is merely a form of escapism in disguise... I remember you once taught me that avoiding problems isn’t the right way to solve them."

Qi Jiayi showed no expression, simply said.

While Zhou Wang’s expression shifted, revealing all manner of shame and gratitude in his eyes, he muttered in his heart...

Curse me, curse even more.

The harsher your words, the more... comfortable I feel.

Though this thought seemed brazen, Zhou Wang knew it provided them a channel to vent, and once they refrained from decisively leaving now, they fell further into Zhou Wang’s woven web.

Zhou Wang had various measures ready to further entangle them...

While some women spoke mockingly or openly shared their feelings, others remained silent.

Like Miss Di and Miss Gu.

Miss Di was actually the most hesitant among all the women present.

She came with resentment due to her age, she could weigh pros and cons better. Wisdom told her now was the best chance to leave this "vortex." How could she, Miss Di, truly assume the role of a mistress and compete for favor among a group of women?

Yet, she had deep affection for Zhou Wang, coupled with vivid memories of previous entanglements with him, making it hard to decide.

Miss Gu hadn’t yet had a substantial relationship with Zhou Wang; she was here today by happenstance, but the simple reason she hesitated to stand and leave... was because no one else had left.

If she stood up and left alone now, wouldn’t that seem abrupt?

Moreover, Zhou Wang had said it was just "temporary bankruptcy." With his demonstrated abilities, who could say he wouldn’t rise again?

Her innate admiration for strength, along with the importance Miss Li put on Zhou Wang, made it difficult for her to act.

The situation had reached Zhou Wang’s expectations, but it still wasn’t his "trump card."

When Zhou Wang felt their resentment had mostly poured out, he immediately initiated the next step of his plan—

Zhou Wang suddenly took a deep breath and stood up abruptly.

With his movement, the room finally quieted down.

"Jiayi is right. Pressuring you like this is also a form of cowardice."

Zhou Wang smiled bitterly, conveying reluctance but determination in his eyes, sweeping over each woman in the room, "In this case, why don’t I make the decision..."

"All of you should leave."

Zhou Wang’s light words instantly stirred a thousand waves within them.

"What did you say?!"

"Zhou Wang, think clearly before you speak!"

Their reactions differed, but their expressions all changed dramatically.

"I’ve thought it through."

Zhou Wang raised his head, no longer looking at them, "I had no choice before, but now, I should be a good person... You’re all so outstanding; I’m no longer qualified to continue wasting your lives. You should all leave."

"Zhou Wang..."

"Brother..."

"No need for more words; I’m tired."

Zhou Wang smiled bitterly, "I want to rest for a while, and as for you, it’s up to you... This manor will be seized by the bank tomorrow, but it’s still usable tonight. If you want to stay the night, Qianqian can arrange rooms for you, but you must leave by tomorrow morning at the latest."

After Zhou Wang finished talking, regardless of their response, he turned and walked towards the second floor.

He walked slowly, the exhaustion was apparent from his silhouette, leaving the women speechless for a moment.

Until Zhou Wang disappeared around the second-floor corner, they retracted their gazes, momentarily at a loss for words, unsure of what to say.

"Sisters, do you think... Brother is serious?"

At this time, Su Yajing spoke timidly, breaking the silence in the living room, yet again.

"Knowing Zhou Wang, those words don’t seem fake."

Ding Yi frowned, "However..."

But Ding Yi didn’t finish, and Jiang Qingkui and others nodded slightly with agreement to her previous statement.

"Then what should we do?"

Su Yajing showed fear, "Sisters, will you leave?"

After a brief silence, Qi Jiayi was the first to stand.

"That hypocrite, hmph!"

Qi Jiayi snorted, then turned to leave.

She didn’t go to the second floor nor the entrance, but directly headed to the guest room area on the first floor, seeming to intend to pick a room there.

The seated women felt somewhat disappointed that Qi Jiayi didn’t directly leave, making it even harder for those originally hesitant to leave outright.

"I’m also a bit tired. Senior, let’s find a room to rest."

Ding Yi yawned, pulling the mostly silent Jiang Mo up, differing from Qi Jiayi, she boldly headed to the second floor.

Xia Xiwei wasn’t to be outdone and followed up to the second floor.

With their lead, the other women who now felt leaving would be rash also rushed to occupy different rooms in the manor either together or solo.

Momentarily, only Young Master Zhang remained alone and bewildered in the empty living room...