When the Side Character Gets a System and Travels through Difference Worlds-Chapter 77: Chi Mo 31

Her words were like a torpedo dropped into the deep sea, instantly causing a huge stir. All eyes fell on Tan You, and Xu Jike in particular looked rather agitated.

’She knew that on a dating show like this, you absolutely, positively could not say you weren’t looking for a partner. Otherwise, her very presence here would be a joke.’

She considered this for a moment. "I don’t have many requirements for the male guests in terms of height or build. As long as he’s taller than me and has pleasant features, that’s fine. As for his profession, it’s enough that he can support himself and live independently."

"I understand that appearance is the first thing people notice, but I hope he won’t just love my face. I want him to see that I’m just an ordinary person and be able to stand firmly by my side. I want us to be steadfast, no matter what difficulties we encounter."

"That’s a rather idealistic view of love," Gao Jing commented. "How many people can actually do that? You know, love is the most unreliable thing there is."

"Then I’ll just take my time finding him," Tan You said with a shrug. "I’m not opposed to being in a relationship, as long as the other person is a genuinely good person. Of course, I want to get married, too. My parents have a wonderful relationship, and I’d like to have a marriage like theirs."

Zhou Wenwen added, "You’re not wrong. Whether it’s for dating or marriage, the person has to be good, first and foremost. That way, even after the novelty fades, you can still appreciate the beauty of each other’s character."

Song Haomin pondered for a moment. "What does a ’good person’ mean to you?"

Tan You thought for a moment. "Someone who can stay grounded in prosperity and endure solitude. A lot of people champion the idea that ’anything not forbidden by law is permissible.’ Some even live by it as a creed. Personally, I think that’s a one-sided view."

Xu Jike immediately perked up. He was a lawyer, and it was the first time since the show started that he’d heard anyone discuss legal topics.

Tan You paid him no mind. "I’m not a lawyer, so I’m just speaking from my own perspective. As I see it, ’anything not forbidden by law is permissible’ emphasizes individual rights and the idea that citizens must not violate criminal law. But is it really enough to just not break the law? The law is the bare minimum of morality; I believe upholding morality is far more important."

Xu Jike asked, intrigued, "So in your view, what are some specific ways to be moral?"

"Our teachers in school probably covered all that," Tan You said, sidestepping the question. "I won’t rehash all the textbook virtues. I’ll just give you my personal take. In a nutshell, it’s about having integrity."

Gao Jing snapped her fingers. "Exactly. Integrity is an excellent quality."

Tan You smiled. "I once read a passage that went something like this: ’These days, I can walk into any place I want. If I so choose, I can wrap my arm around any woman’s waist. But when I think of *her*, all I want to do is put out my cigarette, put on a clean, simple white shirt, and stand before her spotless.’"

Lin Meng offered her interpretation, "So, it means ’After seeing everything the world has to offer, I can still master my desires and stand by your side, as devoted as I was in the very beginning.’"

"Exactly, right? You’re all so sharp. I was just quoting it verbatim, which just goes to show I’m not that profound," Tan You said with a self-deprecating smile. Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere immediately relaxed.

"What are you talking about? I think you’re very profound." Zhou Wenwen leaned on Tan You’s shoulder. "You keep emphasizing that you’re just an ordinary person, but your looks are a part of you, too. You really shouldn’t try to dissociate from them so much."

"It’s not that I’m deliberately trying to. It’s just that people today are too greedy," Tan You said softly. "They get something, and then they’re immediately dissatisfied. They want their partner to have exceptional looks, but also to have depth and a spiritual connection. The moment their partner falls short, the relationship becomes uninteresting, and they’re quick to walk away."

"And so the cycle repeats. They’re forever searching, never stopping to wait for their partner to grow."

"Everyone craves novelty. The difference is that some people seek that novelty outside the relationship, rather than in the novelty of two people exploring the world together. Fundamentally, those are two different things."

Lin Meng sighed. "I’m just now realizing our youngest really understands the human heart. And to think you’re always saying you’re not profound—I almost believed you."

"Oh, I don’t know about that. You’re giving me too much credit, Mengmeng." Tan You waved her hand dismissively. She was speaking her mind. ’As for Chi Mo... she’s your typical beautiful airhead. It’d be a miracle if she could even figure herself out.’

"I just mull things over sometimes. You know the saying, ’Even a fool will have one good idea out of a thousand thoughts’? That’s me."

Xu Jike felt his face sting. Though Tan You hadn’t mentioned him by name, he couldn’t help but take her words personally. He felt as if every sentence was a veiled jab at him.

Zhou Wenwen thought for a moment, then smiled. "Momo, you were just speaking from a man’s perspective, so I’ll offer a woman’s. Of course, I’m not trying to put women down, but I think a lot of women these days are a bundle of contradictions."

"When they’re with a boyfriend from an average family, they’ll complain that he can’t afford a designer bag even with a few months’ salary. But when they’re with a rich man, they suddenly want to talk about pure, untainted love. I just find that so contradictory." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Tan You chuckled. "That’s why it’s best to make your own money. Don’t rely on others, make yourself happy, and you won’t have to deal with all that conflict and contradiction."

Gao Jing clenched her fist. "Yes! We have to make our own money!"

Xiang Zhe poured Gao Jing a cup of hot tea. "Have a sip. You look really fired up right now."

Gao Jing laughed. "Can you blame me? Momo is just too good at firing people up. She’s got me wanting to start making money this very second."

Tan You wouldn’t take the credit. "Hey, that has nothing to do with me. Jingjing’s just getting swept up in the moment."

Gao Jing collapsed onto Tan You’s shoulder, laughing. Tan You glanced sideways at her, a faint smile gracing her own lips.

It seemed as if Tan You had said nothing, and yet she had said everything. Obviously, Song Haomin understood her meaning. He was silent for a long time. It wasn’t until noon the next day that Tan You saw Song Haomin’s ex-wife.

His ex-wife made the same choice she had in Tan You’s previous life, but Tan You felt no disappointment. In fact, she wished she wouldn’t attract so much romantic attention, wanting only to focus on her career in peace.

It was just that, with the ex-wife’s arrival, the situation became a bit awkward for Lin Meng and Zhou Wenwen.

Lin Meng said, "What’s there for me to be awkward about? I’m just treating this as an all-expenses-paid trip someone else is footing the bill for. I get a front-row seat to all the drama, and I get paid for it. How great is that?"

Zhou Wenwen added, "That’s what I was thinking. Hanging out with you all is much more interesting than flirting with the male guests anyway."

’Seeing that her friends weren’t affected, Tan You could finally relax. Of course, she was also happy to get less camera time at a moment like this. Did she really want to be flirting with male guests on a dating show? Not at all.’

In fact, when Song Haomin brought his ex-wife on the show, Tan You breathed a sigh of relief, not the least bit annoyed that he was stealing the show.