Chapter 158 Emotional Turbulence 11
In the following days, Gao Xiaoqin began to focus more on her work and interests.
She signed up for various training courses to improve her professional skills.
She also tries to reach out to more people, broaden her social circle, and find things that inspire her passion.
Gao Xiaoqin thought that Qi Tongwei was not the only man in the world.
There are plenty of men in the world, so she plans to go on a blind date.
And it was in the city. A conditional blind date.
In this way, Gao Xiaoqin began her blind date journey.
She went to the busiest blind date market in the city, where people were coming and going, and everyone was looking for their other half.
Gao Xiaoqin moved among the crowd, feeling both nervous and expectant.
She met Wang Xiaowu, a man who looked ordinary but was sincere.
He is not the type that makes people fall in love at first sight, but there is a kind of warmth and steadiness in his eyes.
This made Gao Xiaoqin feel at ease. They sat down and began their first blind date conversation.
Wang Xiaowu was very direct. He didn't use fancy words or exaggerated performances. He just introduced himself briefly and then listened to Gao Xiaoqin carefully.
Gao Xiaoqin found that chatting with Wang Xiaowu was very easy. She didn't need to pretend or try to please him.
She can express her thoughts and feelings very naturally.
As time went by, Gao Xiaoqin and Wang Xiaowu met more and more frequently.
They went for walks in the park together, went to the movies together, and attended friends' parties together.
In this process, Gao Xiaoqin gradually discovered.
Although Wang Xiaowu was not the prince charming in her dreams, he gave her an unprecedented sense of security and comfort.
Gao Xiaoqin began to reflect and realized that love does not have to be passionate.
Sometimes, plain companionship is the most lasting confession.
She began to appreciate Wang Xiaowu's steadiness and attentiveness, and also began to feel his kindness towards her.
However, Gao Xiaoqin was still struggling inside.
She was not sure whether her feelings for Wang Xiaowu were love or just a habit and dependence.
She needs time to sort out her feelings and she needs to give herself a chance to explore and experience.
During a late-night conversation, Gao Xiaoqin confessed her confusion and bewilderment to Wang Xiaowu.
Wang Xiaowu did not blame her or put pressure on her. He just listened to her quietly and then said softly, "Xiaoqin, there is no right or wrong in emotional matters. I will give you enough time and space to find your own answer."
At that moment, Gao Xiaoqin felt an unprecedented sense of relief.
She knew that no matter what the future held, she would no longer face it alone.
She had a shoulder to lean on and someone who was willing to wait for her.
But during this period, Qi Tongwei suddenly discovered this situation and was furious on the spot: "Xiaoqin, how could you go to the blind date market for a blind date? Is that a place for people to stay?
How could you do this? Is there no other man in the world?
And they even let you go to the dating market, which is such a cheap place."
Qi Tongwei's anger and confusion filled the air. He couldn't understand why Gao Xiaoqin went to the blind date market to look for possibilities for the future.
In his view, it was a devaluation of her own value and a disregard for his feelings.
But Gao Xiaoqin had different plans in mind, she wanted more than just a partner.
It is also a partner who can understand her, support her, and grow with her.
Faced with Qi Tongwei's anger, Gao Xiaoqin did not respond immediately. She knew that any hasty explanation might add fuel to the fire.
She chose to remain silent and faced Qi Tongwei's questioning with a calm and firm attitude.
Until his anger subsided a little, she slowly spoke: "Qi Tongwei, I know you care about me, but I also hope you can understand me.
The dating market is not a cheap place for me.
It’s a new beginning, an opportunity to find equality and respect.”
Qi Tongwei was stunned. He had never considered the problem from this perspective.
In his world, Gao Xiaoqin has always been the one who needs his protection and guidance, but he ignores her real needs and desires.
He began to reflect on his own behavior, wondering if he was too selfish and overbearing, and if he did not give Gao Xiaoqin enough space and respect.
Gao Xiaoqin continued: "I know you are good to me, but I also hope you can see that
I am not just the little Qin who needs protection in your eyes. I have my own thoughts and pursuits.
I hope to find happiness through my own efforts instead of relying on you all the time."
This conversation became a turning point in their relationship.
Qi Tongwei began to try to understand and respect Gao Xiaoqin's choice, and Gao Xiaoqin also strengthened her determination.
She wants to live her own wonderful life and no longer be constrained by the expectations and frameworks of others.
In this way, Gao Xiaoqin took a step further in her excellence.
Step by step, higher and higher, you will soon reach a higher level.