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Substitute Training: Emotional Strategy Substitute Cultivation: Emotional Strategy
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I am a diligent stand-in.
Having been married to Zhou Qinyan for two years, I have always played my role honestly, mimicking the habits of his beloved. However, recently, I've decided I no longer want to continue. My pocket money has accumulated to an eight-figure sum, and I plan to spend it before I continue deceiving Zhou Qinyan.
Seeing how other stand-ins are trembling with fear, I've decided to share my experiences with more people, considering it a contribution to society. I took the time to compile a detailed guide for stand-ins and posted it online.
To my surprise, not long after, I received a message from a stranger: "Hello, I saw your post and really admire it. Can you teach me how to be a stand-in?"
I found it quite strange, but then he added, "I can pay tuition; just name your price."
To be honest, ever since marrying Zhou Qinyan, I've never lacked money and certainly don't need to earn extra on the side. But since I'm free anyway, after chatting for a bit, I agreed: "Sure, give me a contact method."
I rubbed my hands together in anticipation of imparting my lifelong knowledge. He promptly sent me a WeChat ID.
When I looked at it, it seemed somewhat familiar; I felt like I had seen it somewhere before. After searching the WeChat ID, I discovered it was already in my friend list.
Seeing that name left me stunned. Three big characters—Zhou Qinyan.
Isn't that my husband? What does he need this for?
I was a bit dazed and quickly confirmed with the person several times. "Are you sure this is the right number?"
"Yes."
"Are you really sure?"
"I am absolutely sure."
I stared at the chat window, completely bewildered.
Could it be that Zhou Qinyan regretted marrying me, this stand-in?
Was he thinking of reinventing himself and seeking out his true love?
Although my marriage with Zhou Qinyan lacked sweet romance, it provided me with endless wealth.
And I wasn't done reaping the benefits yet; I didn't want to step down.
I had to stop him!
After some thought, I decided to add him using a fake account to test the waters.
I tried asking,
"You seem to have good conditions; why settle for being a stand-in?"
He replied instantly,
"Because of love."
I advised him,
"Young man, the allure of a true love is powerful; they will never forget!"
"Being a stand-in has no future; think carefully."
He replied with conviction,
"As long as my wife is happy, what does it matter if I'm a stand-in?"
"So what if there's a true love? She's still been married off to me."
"As long as I can imitate well, a stand-in can rise to prominence!"
I was taken aback.
Zhou Qinyan shouldn't... be in a bigamous situation, right?
Then his wife... isn't that me?
My mind raced.
Two years ago, Zhou Qinyan approached me and said he could give me what I wanted.
I can also give him what he wants, so I invited him to marry me. Before my family fell from grace, I had some connections with him; we were not complete strangers. In fact, if it weren't for our downfall, we would have been engaged.
So, I looked at the Rolls-Royce behind him and nodded without hesitation. I thought he was offering me money in exchange for my heartfelt imitation of his idealized love. Was I mistaken?
After some contemplation, I pretended to message Zhou Qinyan: “Seeing how enlightened you are, you must treat your wife well, right?”
Zhou Qinyan fell silent. After a long pause, he replied, “She likes someone aloof, so I dare not be too considerate.”
I was left puzzled. Was this the reason he always wore a stern expression? He hurriedly sent several messages: “What’s wrong? Is there something wrong with that?”
“Her senior in college was like this; I’ve been trying to learn from him.”
“Isn’t that counterproductive, Teacher?”
I typed back with a twitching mouth: “Do you really want your wife to be cold towards you?”
He responded: “Uh…”
“Of course not.”
Then isn’t that settled? I silently cursed in my heart.
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