Yu Wenli raised an eyebrow. "Ask."
"Mmm..."
The young girl withdrew her hand, biting her lip hesitantly.
She didn't know how to put it into words.
It seemed that ever since she learned about the Xie family's affairs, she had become suspicious and jumpy.
She was afraid those things would happen to their family, especially...
Wen Tingxue recalled that secretary. She was very beautiful and had a very good relationship with her father.
She knew a little about what went on at home.
But she also felt like she was being petty. After all, her father was very good to her and her mother.
As a daughter, she shouldn't doubt her father's sincerity.
However, Xie Liangzhe had repeatedly crossed her boundaries and redefined her understanding.
She didn't know about the grievances between Xie Liangzhe and Madam Xie.
She only knew how cold Xie Liangzhe's attitude was towards Madam Xie.
He wasn't even bothered to pretend.
Even if Madam Xie was at fault, what about Yiyi?
She was innocent.
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As a father, how could Xie Liangzhe do such a thing?!
And he did it so calmly, without a hint of panic, even when Yiyi almost caught him.
Perhaps Yiyi was right when she said he didn't love her that much.
Otherwise, how could he bear to hurt her?
What was even more frightening was that if one didn't know Xie Liangzhe's true nature, they might actually believe his image as a good father.
After all, in front of outsiders, he treated Yiyi very well.
It was precisely because of this that she was afraid. She was afraid that her father's affection was also an act.
The young girl thought about it for a long time and finally couldn't help but ask, "Do you... think all men cheat?"
Yu Wenli stared at her wandering gaze, pondered for a moment, and shook his head.
This answer...
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The young girl pinched her fingers and said cautiously, "You don't know, or they don't?"
Yu Wenli smiled and asked in return, "Do you think all women cheat?"
"No."
"Then why would men necessarily do it?"
"Because you guys..." couldn't resist.
The young girl didn't dare to say the rest.
Although she didn't know much about such things, with the internet so developed now, there was nothing one couldn't find if they searched for it.
The night she found out about Xie Liangzhe's infidelity, she had searched for related content, and the more she read, the more unsettled she became.
Especially since she had video-called her father's secretary before that.
Even if she didn't say it, Yu Wenli could guess what she was going to say, and he smiled and shook his head.
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"Silly Yiyi, men know best whether they can resist. Those who say they can't are just making excuses. Whether or not one cheats has nothing to do with their lower half, but with this."
He pointed to his chest. "Conscience, morality, bottom lines – these are what constrain all actions. To put it more bluntly, it's character. Whether one's character is good or bad has nothing to do with their education or status, but with their life environment and upbringing. Take my father and Uncle Wen as examples."
Yu Wenli went straight to the point. "My grandparents' relationship directly influenced my father's attitude towards marriage. Uncle Wen and Aunt Yu's upbringing taught them what is more precious. So, no matter how alluring the outside world might be, they know what they truly want. Cheating is indulgence, while protecting is restraint. Therefore, as long as they want to protect their family, they can restrain all desires, both physical and emotional."
Wen Tingxue blinked at him, feeling as if she was transparent in front of him.
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No matter what she was thinking, he could see right through her. Even if she said nothing, he knew what her point of contention was.
In comparison, she, his daughter, didn't trust her father as much as an outsider did.
The young girl lowered her head, feeling regretful and self-reproaching, like a deflated balloon.
Yu Wenli smiled and lifted her chin, his dark pupils meeting her slightly guilty eyes, and said softly:
"Be good, darling. This isn't your fault. Xie Liangzhe's situation has had a big impact on you. It's completely normal for you to suspect Uncle Wen. You just love them too much. You finally have a home, and you cherish all the warmth you've received. You don't want to lose it, so you're cautious. Everyone can understand that. Besides, you haven't hurt anyone, have you?"
His gentle, guiding tone spoke directly to her heart with every word.
The young girl's eyes turned red, and she pouted, "You really are a master of brainwashing..."
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Good or bad, everything had a reason in his words.
Yu Wenli, torn between laughter and tears, squeezed her chin. The force left a red mark.
"Your brother is kindly advising you, and this is how you describe your brother? Is 'master of brainwashing' a compliment?"
"It's not a bad word either..."
Tears welled up in the young girl's eyes, her lips puckered in a way that was both wronged and amused. Her brow was furrowed, making her look utterly adorable.
Seeing how cute she was, Yu Wenli rubbed her head and didn't press the issue further. However, he added:
"I've known Uncle Wen longer than you have, so it's normal for me to trust his character. Therefore, no more overthinking."
"Okay, okay." The young girl nodded vigorously.
Yu Wenli understood. "Don't worry, what happened today stays between us."
The young girl's face brightened. "Brother Yu is the best!"
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Yu Wenli wasn't swayed by her flattery. He grabbed her collar and pulled her down.
"Don't think you can avoid practicing calligraphy. Otherwise, you'll get the ruler."
Wen Tingxue: "..."
She wanted to take back what she just said!
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Yu Wenli was strict as a teacher, and no less so as a senior disciple.
Practicing calligraphy for a whole page left Wen Tingxue's hand aching. After she finally finished, he complained that her posture was incorrect.
The young girl rubbed her wrist and whimpered.
Yu Wenli showed no mercy. "Starting tomorrow, we'll add another page of practice until your wrist stops shaking."
Wen Tingxue resigned herself to her fate. "Yes, Senior Disciple."
Yu Wenli smiled, put away the Xuan paper, and led her upstairs to pack her things.
There had been a lot more test papers recently. Wen Tingxue didn't have any clips, and just as she was about to ask to borrow one, he handed her a paperclip.
"Thank you."
Wen Tingxue took it and briefly organized the papers. As she was about to clip them, Yu Wenli suddenly spoke.
"Do you know the story of the paperclip?"
"Hmm?" Wen Tingxue looked up. "Paperclips have stories?"
Yu Wenli smiled. "The paperclip was invented by a Norwegian and inherently carries patriotic and nationalist sentiments. During World War II, the indignant Norwegians, to express their protest against the Nazis, would clip paperclips onto their collars and hats, encouraging each other. Thus, the paperclip once symbolized resistance against Nazi tyranny."
Wen Tingxue held the paperclip, looking at him thoughtfully.
She felt as if he had an ulterior motive, yet he appeared so nonchalant, as if he were just casually mentioning it.
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Before she could ponder further, Yu Wenli stood up and picked out several books from the bookshelf for her.
"I've noticed you enjoy reading too. However, the books here are a mix of everything, and many are professional texts, quite dry and uninteresting. I've picked out a few that are easy to understand and lighthearted for you to read first. There are also some of my thoughts and annotations on them."
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