Chapter 456: Love Is Demonstrated Through Actions

Cui Jian looked at him, feeling that he might be mistaken. He wasn’t talking about love or anything; he just thought that Zhou Qi seemed to genuinely like Shen Ming. He didn’t know if that feeling was reciprocated, but it was clear Zhou Qi was truly attentive to Shen Ming. He even remembered details that Shen Ming might have forgotten herself.

Zhou Qi knew Cui Jian meant well, but he didn’t want him to misunderstand. He looked at Cui Jian and then at Shen Ming, who was now smiling brightly. He then said, “Liking someone isn’t just about what you say, it’s about what you do. Liking someone isn’t about being good at talking, but about being good at listening. Liking someone isn’t about whether they change for you, but about whether you’re willing to change for them. Liking someone isn’t about changing yourself into what they like, but about finding common ground while maintaining your individuality.”

He continued, “When you like someone, you consider their preferences first. You want to eat seafood, but if she doesn’t, you don’t insist. You want to watch a blockbuster, but if she prefers an art film, you buy tickets for the art film. You want to stay home, but if she wants to go out, you go out with her. You want to talk, but if she’s tired, you let her rest.”

Zhou Qi looked at Cui Jian and explained, “Love isn’t just a fleeting feeling. It’s about being responsible, tolerant, and committed. It’s about making her feel cared for, understood, and cherished. When she’s happy, you’re happy. When she’s sad, you comfort her. When she’s tired, you support her. When she’s successful, you celebrate with her. When she’s lost, you guide her. When she’s lonely, you accompany her. And when she’s in trouble, you stand by her side.”

He added, “If you truly like someone, you want to be there for them through everything. You don’t try to change them into someone else. You simply want to protect them and make them happy. You want to show them the world and help them achieve their dreams. That’s what I understand about liking someone, and that’s what I want to do.”