NOVPUBChapter 1162: Chapter 1162: Let’s Have a Love like the Setting Sun_1 Chapter 1162 -1162: Let’s Have a Love like the Setting Sun_1 Normally at the company, there will be some small talk during work in the office.
Everyone eats lunch together, sometimes even having group meals.
We all discuss the things we see and hear recently to pass the time.
We naturally express our own opinions.
Older co-workers in their forties or fifties are generally quite nice.
Having lived over half a lifetime, they lack the enthusiasm to debate many issues.
It’s the young people in their twenties and thirties who are the main instigators.
...
While some may call it youthful recklessness,
in reality, they are just opinionated.
They look down on and objectify women using their warped beliefs.
They use malice to judge women.
Whether they see a beautiful woman, a young woman, or an older woman, they always find a reason to whisper behind their backs and make snide remarks.
Like the tired, old cliche.
Women depreciate as they get older.
These kinds of particularly insulting words are thrown around casually.
This is why Peggy Lewis does not have the interest in dating or marriage.
Hearing these sorts of things often, who’s to say that the man she encounters and interacts with might at first put on a good front,
but after some time, or even after marriage, might display the same attitude she is sick of seeing at work.
Peggy Lewis cannot accept that.
She believes that nine out of ten men are like this.
This is the pervasive mindset brought about by societal norms and traditional thinking.
Without an extensive period of time, this inherent way of thinking cannot be easily eliminated.
Peggy Lewis originally assumed that Lyke Zhekova was that rare exception in the group, a rare gem.
Yet, to her surprise, the views of everyone in this group are so upright.
If all those with upright views gather and influence one another, how could they not turn out good?
No wonder Lyke Zhekova is so nice, all his friends are nice too.
Or perhaps, one should say, it’s because they are all good people that they’re able to gather together.
Birds of a feather flock together, after all.
Maybe it’s just as simple as that.
Although Clifford Wells and others complain about Lyke Zhekova being a beast, Peggy Lewis can’t help but defend him: “It’s not that bad, he’s just older, we only have a ten-year age gap.”
Zane Hamilton: “Actually, he’s the most beastly.
@Jeff Sanders.”
Jeff Sanders: “…”
Jeff Sanders: “I’m just minding my own business, why am I getting pulled into this?”
Zachary Hamilton: “Yeah, yeah, yeah, what about Jeff Sanders?
Don’t call it getting pulled into it.
Your girl was only 18 when you met her, are you proud of that?”
Jeff Sanders: “Huh, you’re one to talk.
Isn’t your girl also 18?”
Alright then, let’s all hurt each other.
Zachary Hamilton: “But I’m younger than you, our age gap is smaller.”
Jeff Sanders: “…”
Every time they have to bring this up, is there no end to it?!
But thankfully, Lyke Zhekova has come to save him.
Lyke Zhekova smartly chooses not to speak at this time.
He’d rather everyone focus their attention on Jeff Sanders.
And temporarily ignore the age gap between him and Peggy Lewis.
Zander Hamilton: “Alright, alright, let’s stop picking on Jeff.”
Jeff Sanders: “My own brother!”
Zander Hamilton: “Let’s continue picking on Fourth Uncle Zhekova.”
Lyke Zhekova: “…”
Lyke Zhekova quickly changes the topic: “I’ve finished my meeting and stepped out to see you all have yet to give Miss Lewis her red packets.”
Peggy Lewis: “…”
She resolves to keep quiet.
Just walking in and accepting everyone’s red packets feels quite embarrassing.
Lyke Zhekova: “All of you, be more self-aware.”
As Lyke Zhekova types this, he exits the room.
With the meeting over, he naturally walks towards Peggy Lewis.
Good thing he now has plenty of time.
He can take his time walking and chatting on Whatsapp without worrying.
Zachary Hamilton: “When we added someone to this group, we didn’t see you sending any red packets!”
This isn’t fair.
Lyke Zhekova laughs coldly: “Ha!
Giving red packets to Miss Lewis is a show of respect to an elder, can that be the same?”
Everyone: “…”
Damn elder?!
If it was just Anders York, they would accept it.
They even acknowledge Nathaniel York.
The young man is actually quite good at sweet talking.
While the generation gap is there, they aren’t obliged to follow it.
But Peggy Lewis is only 27, and she’s becoming their Fourth Aunt!
Hating themselves for being the younger generation.
Adrian Zhekova: “I suspect he just wants to take back the red packet he gave Cindy under the guise of matchmaking.”
Lyke Zhekova: “…”
Just for 200 bucks, is it worth it?!
“During the new year, I didn’t skimp on giving you red packets,” Lyke Zhekova reminds, “Now it’s time for you to show your filial piety.”
Everyone: “…”
Peggy Lewis: “…”
Suddenly being inundated with all this filial respect from many who are technically older than her, Peggy Lewis feels as if her world has been turned upside down.
But, all jokes aside,
When everyone thought Lyke Zhekova would remain single for life, he finally finds a partner at the ripe age of 37.
Everyone is indeed quite happy for Lyke Zhekova.
Adrian Zhekova sends a red packet first: “[Congrats to Fourth Uncle for escaping singlehood at 37]”
Samson Zhekova: “[Congrats to Fourth Uncle for escaping singlehood at 37]”
Everyone else writes the same thing on their red envelope.
In neat rows, it looks very orderly.
Revealing a stunning formation.
Lyke Zhekova: “…”
Even when sending red packets, this group of people continues to jab at him.
After everyone finishes sending their packets, to everyone’s surprise, Adrian Zhekova sends out another one: “[Sonny, you gotta pull yourself together]”
Adrian Zhekova: “If you don’t work hard, do you really want to wait until you’re 37 like Fourth Uncle and only then experience a love story during the twilight years?”
Peggy Lewis: “…”
It’s one thing to say Lyke Zhekova is in the autumn of his life,
But the person in the twilight of their life with him is her.
She’s not in the autumn of her life.
Lyke Zhekova: “…”
Why is it that when other people bring their significant other into the group after escaping singlehood, it’s happy, congrats, celebration,
and the ones getting hurt are the single people who are left.
But when he stops being single, why is he the one getting hurt?
Although Whatsapp doesn’t allow exclusive red packets, the red packet was clearly intended for Clifford Wells.
Therefore, no one snatched it away due to their fast reflexes.
Clifford Wells kind of wanted to open the red packet, but was quite bothered by Adrian Zhekova’s words containing schadenfreude.
If he were to open such a red packet, wouldn’t he be throwing away his self-respect?
After a moment of struggle, Clifford Wells decided that he truly did not care about his self-respect.
So he opens the red packet.
Then, Clifford Wells’ eyes widen.
Clifford Wells: “You actually sent me just one dollar?
Is your business not doing well lately?”
Adrian Zhekova: “You’re a single dog, how much money do you expect?
Don’t you know that single dogs are discriminated against here?”
Clifford Wells: “As the future head of the Zhekova Family, don’t you care about your reputation?
It’ll be so embarrassing if people found out that you only sent one dollar in a red packet.”
Adrian Zhekova: “No problem, go ahead and tell them.
Let them ask you why I sent you a red packet.”
