Long reprint: The Road to Love Exchange, Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Thirteen.
"She went straight to her parents' house after work. My mother-in-law missed her daughter and asked her to stay for dinner."

"Aren't you going?"

"They eat dinner early, and it'll be too late if I get there after work, so unless it's the weekend, she usually goes alone. Her school is close to her parents' house too."

"Oh, I see. How about I wait for you after work and treat you to dinner today?"

"That's not really appropriate."

"It's not inappropriate at all. You're not only a potential major client for our company, but also someone who can influence my daughter's homeroom teacher. Of course, I should give you a chance to curry favor."

"Haha, now that you mention it, I don't feel so embarrassed anymore."

"Then it's settled. Can you eat spicy food? How about that Sichuan restaurant across the street?"

"No problem."

"Okay, then you keep going. I'll go reserve a table. Call me when you're done." With that, she got up and left.

Watching her retreating figure, I realized I admired this quick-witted and unpretentious young woman.

Soon it was time to leave work. I hadn't walked far before arriving at the agreed-upon Sichuan restaurant. It was a fine-dining Sichuan restaurant, very elegantly decorated, and the prices reflected its high quality. Having arrived early, she chose a two-person table that felt like being in a pavilion, almost completely isolated from the outside world.

While waiting for the food, we chatted. She was quite adept at social interaction; since we were out of the office, she didn't discuss work. After talking about her children for a while, she learned we didn't have any, and the topic shifted to our marriage. She mentioned she was divorced. I pretended not to know, because if I showed I already knew, it would inevitably leave her with the impression of a gossip about my wife. But since she brought it up herself, she didn't consider it a taboo subject, so I followed up by asking about the reasons for her divorce.

"May I be so bold as to ask why you divorced?"

she suddenly gave a bitter laugh. "Xiao Lu, you've only been married for four years, so you probably can't understand the pain of couples who have passed the seven-year itch."

I thought to myself, how could I not know? But on the surface, I pretended to be all ears.

"We were in our seventh year of marriage at the time. I got married young, only 27, and he was 35. Outsiders envied him for having a beautiful wife and daughter. Don't think I'm narcissistic, but his friends all thought that with such a pretty wife, he would at least be more settled than other men. Yes, he was settled, he didn't go out and fool around, he was a quiet, honest guy. But do you know what request he made of me?"

I asked curiously, "What request?"

"One day he came home and said he felt there was no passion between us, and he had thought of a way to rekindle it."

I suddenly felt this sounded familiar, so I asked guiltily, "What method?"

"Hmph, he said he found a trustworthy friend, and then the two families went on a trip together, and the two couples would switch places, like... ***."

I spat out the tea in my mouth.

She frantically pulled out tissues to wipe my mouth. "I'm sorry, I didn't expect you to react so strongly. You think it's ridiculous too, right?"

I coughed violently because I had choked on the tea, so I pretended not to answer her question.

"And then what happened?"

"Of course I didn't agree. He had a huge fight with me and said I didn't love him."

"So you got divorced?"

"He then compromised, saying he wouldn't have sex, but he wanted me to have sex with another man in front of him, saying that would stimulate him. I thought to myself, how could this man have become so disgusting? Is this still the man I was so devoted to back then?"

I tried to find the right words to tell her. "Jialing, I believe you're telling me all this because you want me to join you in condemning your ex-husband's disgusting behavior, right?"

Xi Jialing looked up at me, a hint of admiration in her eyes.

“I’d venture a guess, you’ve definitely told these things to more than one person over the years, both men and women, but without exception, they all condemned that man, right?”

Xi Jialing was still looking at me, a hint of surprise gradually appearing in her eyes.

“Now I’m asking you the same question: are your thoughts still the same as they were back then?”

Xi Jialing was still looking at me, but her gaze slowly calmed down. She took a sip of water and said,

“These past few years have been quite tough for me. Before, I was like a flower in a greenhouse, having never experienced anything. My mindset now is quite different from before.”

Now it was my turn to look at her with interest, waiting for her next words.

"Men are out there working hard all day, the pressure is immense. Some choose to endure it, while others find ways to vent. There are many ways to vent. Xiao Lu, answer me honestly, have you ever been to a prostitute?"

I shrugged. "That's a mistake many men make, and I'm a man too."

"Heh, you're honest. Let me ask you again, have you ever had an affair?"

I shrugged again. "That's also a mistake many men make, at least so far I'm one of those."

"Haha, you're really funny. Hearing you say that, I don't have a single doubt."

"You know how beautiful my wife is, and we're still in the honeymoon phase. It would be too stupid to have an affair now."

“Then let me ask you again, which is more disgusting, prostitution or infidelity, compared to the things I just mentioned?”

I stared into her eyes for a long time. “I think you already have your own answer, but I don’t mind saying mine first. I think infidelity and prostitution are more disgusting.”

Xi Jialing closed her eyes, letting out a sigh of relief as if a huge weight had been lifted from her heart. “Xiao Lu, I really want to hug you right now. You’ve been my only confidant all these years.”

I smiled. “So, after all these years, you’re now able to accept the demands your ex-husband made to maintain your relationship?”

Xi Jialing nodded slightly and said, “Although I’m reluctant to admit it, I know deep down I’m willing to accept it. But can you tell me why you understand it this way?”

"It's simple. No man would tell his wife about prostitution or having an affair. Both physical and emotional betrayal are betrayal, and betrayal inherently involves concealment. For someone to hide something from their partner to satisfy physical desires is incredibly selfish. You have to consider that if you become emotionally complacent due to the continuation of the marriage, isn't your partner facing the same problem? Couples should be open and honest about any issues, even if some problems seem shameful to outsiders. What can't you say to your partner?"

"So, do you think open infidelity and prostitution can be forgiven or even supported?"

I shook my head. "Infidelity will never be morally acceptable, and prostitution is illegal. I just believe that if a couple can engage in sexual activity involving others that is mutually acceptable and controllable, it can be understood."

"Like ***?"

I nodded. "Yes, provided there's a high degree of mutual trust between the couple. Even the slightest suspicion is unacceptable."

Xi Jialing looked bewildered. "Why would someone who's only been married for four years have such profound insights?"

I smiled mysteriously. "Want to know?"

Xi Jialing nodded.

I leaned closer and whispered, "Because we're facing the same problem, and I believe we've found a solution that everyone can accept."

"What is it?"

"***."

This time, Xi Jialing spat out a mouthful of water. She hurriedly wiped her mouth, covering it with her hand as she looked at me in surprise.

I was somewhat pleased with her reaction and continued, "Actually, it's a broad concept. The two solutions your ex-husband offered you back then were actually solutions, but at the time, you were too angry to understand them."

"You mean, you mean Teacher Chen agreed to go to *** with you?" Xi Jialing tried her best to suppress her emotions and whispered.

"Yes, and just a few days ago, we already tried having a threesome with a strange man." I said calmly.

If someone had come to serve the food at that moment, they would have witnessed a strange scene. The man and woman sitting opposite each other were not speaking, but were exchanging complex emotions through silent communication. Xi Jialing clearly hadn't expected a simple dinner to lead to such a sensational topic.

"Why are you so frank with me? We only met yesterday, and we've only just gotten to know each other today. Aren't you afraid I'll expose your affair?"

"You won't. While I wouldn't say I've seen countless people, I still have a good eye for them. Besides, even if you threatened me to tell everyone for some reason, what evidence did I keep? Do you have a recording? Even if you did, do the crazy things said at the dinner table count?"

Xi Jialing stared at me intently, then suddenly smiled—a very alluring smile. "Tell me, I'm quite interested."

At this point, the dishes began to arrive, and our conversation temporarily stopped. We drank beer and ate, but our minds weren't on the food or drinks. Finally, when most of the food had arrived, and the waiter wasn't coming back anytime soon, Xi Jialing impatiently said again, "Tell me quickly."

I ate slowly... He picked up a piece of boiled fish, wiped his mouth, and said, "Actually, I've found that everything is easy to discuss between couples, but the most taboo thing is deception. Whether it's cheating or prostitution, it's all about seeking excitement. Imagine if there were a group of people you know and trust, who are also people who have lost passion for their marriages. The way to rekindle that passion is to find someone in that group to engage in a sexual game. Everyone knows each other well and no one intends to destroy the other's family. They all agree to have the game done in the presence of their partners. Doesn't that achieve the effect of prostitution while avoiding its risks, both legally and health-wise?"

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