I met my whole family through Baidu Tieba.

At the industry conference venue for "Intelligent Manufacturing and High-end Equipment," a middle-aged man with a square face was looking in a certain direction.

"Anyone brought children?"

The square-faced man pointed in that direction, which seemed somewhat amusing.

Next to the square-faced man stood a middle-aged man with a long face.

Upon hearing the square-faced man's words, the horse-faced man looked in the direction the other man was pointing and saw Shen Kang and his group of people.

The square-faced man was clearly referring to Shen Kang, who was the youngest among them.

"That's not anyone's child."

The square-faced man didn't go to the Chinese restaurant in the morning, but the horse-faced man did, and he also knew Shen Kang, so he brought it up now.

"His name is Shen Kang, and he is the owner of Anjia Housekeeping."

Upon hearing the horse-faced man's words, the square-faced man was taken aback. "The owner of Anjia Housekeeping? So young... Wait a minute, what are we doing here, someone in the housekeeping business?"

The horse-faced man said, "It was Boss Niu who invited us, saying it would be a chance to brainstorm and broaden our channels, but I reckon Boss Niu just wants to use this Boss Shen to get the reporter here..."

The man with the horse-like face recounted what happened at the Chinese restaurant that morning.

After listening, the square-faced man suddenly realized: "No wonder Boss Niu didn't say anything beforehand. How come there are reporters all of a sudden? So that's what happened."

After saying that, the square-faced man glanced at Shen Kang and suggested, "It's been a long time since I've seen President Bei. Let's go say hello."

So the two of them got up and went over.

After walking to the side of the crowd, the square-faced man smiled and said, "Mr. Bei, it's been a long time..."

After exchanging pleasantries, the group naturally introduced the two men and Shen Kang.

Shen Kang then learned that the square-faced man was named Yan Changchun, and the long-faced man was named Song Kun.

"...What are you talking about, Mr. Bei?" After getting to know Shen Kang, Yan Changchun asked Bei Ronghuan to join their conversation.

Before Bei Ronghuan could speak, Lin Yishan said with a smile, "President Shen is analyzing his marriage for President Bei."

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Upon hearing this, Yan Changchun and Song Kun looked at Shen Kang—he appeared to be around eighteen years old, youthful and energetic, with smooth skin and an innocent appearance.

Then look at Bei Ronghuan—his skin is sallow and slightly loose, his eyes are weary, and even before he frowns, his forehead wrinkles are clearly visible. If you didn't know, you would think he was in his forties.

Judging from his appearance, Bei Ronghuan could be Shen Kang's father.

Yan Changchun couldn't help but ask, "President Shen, would you like to analyze President Bei's marriage prospects?"

How absurd does this sound?

Lin Yishan laughed heartily, "President Yan, President Song, don't underestimate President Shen just because he's young. He's really eloquent when it comes to this kind of thing. Even I, Old Lin, find his words very reasonable."

Bei Ronghuan nodded as well.

He had wanted to ask Shen Kang about the rest of the story, but Yan Changchun and Song Kun interrupted him.

Now that everyone has finished introducing themselves, Bei Ronghuan couldn't wait to ask Shen Kang, "So, Mr. Shen, do you mean I'd better not choose this rich second-generation?"

Shen Kang shook his head. "That's up to you. Like I said, I'm just saying whatever comes to mind, just for fun. I won't make any choices for you, Mr. Bei. At most, I'm just speculating and offering some advice."

After a moment's thought, Bei Ronghuan asked, "So, this kind of high-asset, low-cash company has absolutely no advantages?"

He was still somewhat unwilling, and the lingering thought of a snake swallowing an elephant had not been completely extinguished.

Shen Kang continued his rambling: "That's not entirely true. Actually, women with high assets and low cash reserves have their advantages. Their jobs are relatively relaxed, allowing them to devote more energy to their families."

"Mr. Bei, as you know, someone like you will inevitably devote most of your energy to your work. A person's energy is limited, and if family also takes up a lot of your energy, it will inevitably affect your career..."

While Shen Kang was rambling.

Yan Changchun pulled Chen Kexu aside and quietly asked, "What's going on, President Bei?"

He saw Bei Ronghuan's appearance, which was clearly a humble attitude of seeking advice, which naturally made Yan Changchun even more pleased.

Could it be that Mr. Shen, who can be Mr. Bei's son, can actually give Mr. Bei advice on matters of marriage?

Chen Kexu also quietly told him, "To put it simply, President Bei has three marriage prospects..."

Chen Kexu quickly and simply summarized the situation and told Yan Changchun.

Song Kun also joined in the conversation.

Both of them were surprised after hearing this.

"This Mr. Shen is really something," Song Kun couldn't help but whisper. "High assets, low cash... Hey, I had a vague feeling about that before, but Mr. Shen's summary makes it clear."

Yan Changchun also said in a low voice, "This President Shen is quite interesting."

After learning about the situation, Yan Changchun and his group refocused their attention on Shen Kang and Bei Ronghuan with great interest.

When men get together, they either talk about "career" or "relationships".

It's still quite rare to see a one-on-three choice situation when discussing "relationships" here, which naturally makes them very interested in this topic.

In particular, this Mr. Shen is quite something. It would be great if they had any insightful opinions about him.

Meanwhile, under Bei Ronghuan's questioning once again, Shen Kang began to analyze Bei Ronghuan's other marriage partner.

"...Women with low assets and high cash are actually in a rather awkward position in the domestic marriage market. Because many women are often unwilling to invest their own money in their husbands, so it is meaningless for many women to have a high income, because they do not have altruistic attributes."

At this point, Shen Kang thought of a TV series from later years called "In the Name of the People".

The dialogue between Ouyang Jing (wife, bank president) and Li Dakang (husband, a high-ranking official) on that page is quite representative:

Ouyang Jing: Speaking of which, how much of your daughter's tuition did you pay?

Li Dakang: I give you all my monthly salary and bonuses.

Ouyang Jing: Is your salary enough for your daughter to study abroad?

Li Dakang: But what about you?

Ouyang Jing angrily retorted: What does my salary have to do with you?

Although it's a work of literature, art originates from life and still has a certain degree of generalization about reality. Shen Kang had also known a woman like this in his previous life.

With his thoughts settled, Shen Kang continued rambling.

"At the same time, high cash reserves mean that this woman is very busy, just like you and me, and she can't devote much energy to her family. The fact that she can neither provide altruism financially nor invest emotionally in her family is precisely what puts this kind of woman in an awkward position in the marriage market."

Bei Ronghuan seemed to be deep in thought.

Yan Changchun listened with great interest and couldn't help but interject, "Mr. Shen, you're absolutely right! I know a woman, exactly the kind of 'strong woman' you're talking about, she's thirty-three this year and still not married, hahaha!..."

It's clear that Yan Changchun and the woman he mentioned have a very bad relationship.

After laughing twice, Yan Changchun couldn't wait to ask Shen Kang another question, wanting to hear the answer he wanted from Shen Kang: "Mr. Shen, is it possible that this kind of woman will never get married and will be a spinster for life?"

Shen Kang's answer disappointed Yan Changchun.

"That's not necessarily true. If she can change her mindset, be willing to spend money on men, and find a man who is genuinely willing to stay at home, then she can be the breadwinner while he stays at home, and there's still a good chance they can get married."

Seeing that Yan Changchun had interrupted, Bei Ronghuan was somewhat annoyed and quickly steered the conversation back to himself: "President Shen, what about the one with low assets and low cash?"

"Mr. Bei, as you said yourself, the one with low assets and low cash is good-looking, has a great figure, is young, and has high fertility—she's good in every way. Low cash allows her to dedicate a lot of time to her family, and low assets give you the upper hand in this marriage. However, the downside is also obvious: low assets and low cash..."

Yan Changchun and Song Kun were not the only two who came.

As Shen Kang was speaking, two more people came over, and everyone got to know each other again. Then the newcomer asked about the situation.

Then, two more people came over. They went through the whole process of getting to know each other and understanding the situation.

At this point, Shen Kang, after rambling on for a while, finally finished analyzing all three women.

Bei Ronghuan said, "So, according to you, Mr. Shen, if I were to get married, it would be best to choose someone with low assets and low cash reserves?"

Lin Yishan chimed in, "President Bei, after listening to President Shen's analysis, I also think that choosing the last girl is the more reliable option."

Shen Kang said, "Actually, all of the above is just a matter of probability. What those three types of women would be like are just the three most common scenarios. But nothing is absolute. A woman with low assets and high cash can also be very generous and willing to spend money on her man and family. Marrying a woman with high assets and low cash can also lead to the father-in-law's appreciation, and he might hand over all of her family's assets to his son-in-law after the marriage."

"It's just a probability."

After listening, Bei Ronghuan remained silent, lost in his own thoughts.

He fell silent, but a newcomer spoke up, "Mr. Shen, I have a friend who's run into some trouble lately. Would you be willing to help analyze the situation?"

"I really don't understand these things. But since the meeting hasn't started yet, if everyone's bored, I'll just say a few words and we can chat," Shen Kang said.

The person who asked the question quickly added, "Yes, yes, we were just chatting. Here's the thing, Mr. Shen, my friend is keeping a mistress, and recently he discovered that she's been using his money to patronize male escorts! But this mistress is really strange; she hasn't slept with any of the male escorts, it's just a relationship. My friend is really conflicted now..."

After the man finished stating his question, Shen Kang began another round of nonsensical ramblings.

And then, more and more people came over one after another. Just like the people before them, these people came over to get to know each other, and then stood aside listening with great interest.

"...Women going to male prostitutes and men going to brothels may seem the same, but there are actually big differences."

"The men who go to karaoke bars are mostly like us, relatively well-off, and they've often slept with pretty women. For us, there's no point in simply getting straight to the point and doing *that*."

At this point, Shen Kang thought of Ma Liang.

Ma Liang was rather naive; his mind was filled with those kinds of thoughts, as long as he could get on the field.

These bosses are different.

"That's why we go to karaoke bars. We can chat, flirt, and have some fun first. Once we feel the connection, then we can go all the way. That's what makes it interesting."

"So, for men, sex is like dumplings, and romance is like vinegar."

"Dumplings can be filling on their own, but they're not very flavorful. They're best enjoyed dipped in vinegar."

Many of the business owners around smiled upon hearing this, as if they had met kindred spirits.

Shen Kang was indeed very accurate in predicting their thoughts.

"Don't let Mr. Shen's young age fool you, he seems to be a seasoned veteran in the world of romance." Someone whispered to himself.

More and more business owners arrived from the surrounding area.

Shen Kang's voice continued.

"But women are different."

"For women, talking about love is like dumplings, but actually getting involved is like vinegar."

"The best-performing male escorts are often not the most handsome or have the best physiques, but rather the ones who are best at flirting and understanding women's emotions."

"So the situation you described isn't actually that bizarre. It's entirely possible for someone to only have a romantic relationship with a male prostitute without actually sleeping with him."

Just as Shen Kang finished speaking, Xiang Lingdong also came over.

He didn't know what was happening here; he only saw a group of people gathered here, and Shen Kang was in the center of the crowd.

Could it be that Shen Kang's "identity" has been exposed? Didn't we agree not to say anything for now?

As Xiang Lingdong was thinking this, he moved closer.

Then, a boss in the crowd spoke up, saying, "Mr. Shen, Eileen Chang once said that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, and the way to a woman's heart is through her vagina. It's hard to say what's needed to reach a man's heart, but Eileen Chang was also a woman, and she believed that the way to reach a woman's heart is through her vagina. But according to you, it seems there's no need for the vagina. Do you think you understand women better than Eileen Chang herself?"

"..."

Xiang Lingdong was speechless.

What are these people even talking about? Listen to their vocabulary! And they even use the pronunciation? So vulgar!

But he just likes the common things.

Xiang Lingdong listened with great interest.

Shen Kang replied to that person, "I certainly don't understand women as well as Eileen Chang, but her statement and mine don't contradict each other. According to her, 'heart' is 'dumpling,' and 'sound path' is 'vinegar.' Vinegar is just a prop; the ultimate goal is still to reach the 'heart,' which is the 'dumpling.'"

When people think about this logic, they find that it is indeed true and not contradictory.

Shen Kang continued, "Similarly, this quote from Eileen Chang is exactly what I'm about to say. While it's entirely possible to only talk about love and not actually have sex for the time being, that's only temporary. As time goes on, it will almost certainly become 'jealous'..."

More and more business owners gathered around.

The crowds here are also quite impressive and eye-catching.

Zhou Man, dressed in a cleaning lady uniform, saw this scene when she came over from the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

Seeing Shen Kang become the center of attention again, talking fluently and popular in front of those middle-aged small business owners, Zhou Man was very pleased.

Just then, two business owners attending the meeting passed by Zhou Man, saying, "Mr. Shen seems to know so much about women and male prostitutes. Could it be that Mr. Shen has been a male prostitute himself?" "Quite possibly."

"..."

Zhou Man was speechless.

What kind of nonsense is this?

She pretended to clean up as well and moved closer to the crowd, where she overheard Shen Kang talking enthusiastically.

"...The mainstream societal view is still that when it comes to sex, women always come out worse off. Even if a handsome man like me sleeps with an average-looking woman, subconsciously everyone thinks I'm the one who benefits. This view is wrong! Women in our country are generally more advanced in this regard than men. They know who benefits, but many of them are clever enough not to say it. Instead, they continue to exploit the mainstream societal view to their advantage, claiming they've been taken advantage of even when they've actually benefited. Take my example, for instance. If an average-looking woman slept with me, she would know she'd gotten a great deal, but she would still cry and whine that she'd been taken advantage of."

One of the business owners jokingly asked, "Mr. Shen, did you suddenly become heartless and dump him later?"

Upon hearing this, the bosses burst into laughter, and the air was filled with joy.

Shen Kang laughed and said, "This is just an example; it doesn't mean anything by 'pulling out the penis'..."

Suddenly, Shen Kang stopped speaking abruptly, like a duck whose neck had been choked.

He saw Zhou Man, dressed as a cleaning lady, looking over at the edge of the crowd. Their eyes met in mid-air.

"..."

Shen Kang was experiencing the same feeling he had last night, but it wasn't as awkward. Last night, it felt like his mother had come in and seen him while he was using a catheter in the room. Now, it felt like he was watching porn in the room without a catheter, and his mother came in and saw him watching porn.

It was still awkward, but better than last night.

"..."

Zhou Man remained expressionless, head down, took the broom, and swept the floor to the side, as if she hadn't heard anything.

She is a businesswoman herself and knows very well what the character of many business people is like.

It's understandable that Shen Kang can mingle with them and talk about these kinds of things; I'll just pretend I didn't hear it. Besides, the business circles Shen Kang is currently involved with are still relatively low-level. When Shen Kang's business grows bigger in the future, and he uses these kinds of things as topics of conversation, then the circles will talk about them in a more refined way.

Seeing Zhou Man walk away as if she hadn't heard, Shen Kang breathed a sigh of relief and continued his rambling: "It's not about being heartless after a breakup. I just wanted to clarify that who benefits and who loses has nothing to do with gender, but only with the difference in 'sexual attractiveness.' It's always the one with lower 'sexual attractiveness' who benefits from the one with higher 'sexual attractiveness'..."

When the conversation turned to "sexual attraction," Shen Kang expanded on the topic to the issue of "male prostitutes."

"...Actually, bosses, don't be fooled by my good looks. My type isn't really suited to being a gigolo. There are two kinds of handsome men: the 'generally handsome men' and the 'seductive handsome men'."

"The so-called 'universally handsome man' is someone that both men and women find handsome. Do any of you executives remember 'Ichiro' from 'Crossing the Guandong'? The actor who played 'Ichiro,' Jin Dong, is a universally handsome man. I am also this kind of universally handsome man."

"And the 'feminine handsome guy' is the kind of guy that women find handsome, but the bosses think he's effeminate and don't like."

This explains why, despite being a handsome man, Shen Kang is rarely pursued by beautiful women who are unaware of his other qualities.

Because when women are faced with a charming, alluring man, they are more proactive and take the initiative to pursue him. However, when faced with a more universally attractive man like Shen Kang, women subconsciously fall into a passive state, waiting for him to make the first move.

Of course, neither of these is absolute.

Whether a woman is willing to spend money on you depends not only on her type but also on the amount she spends.

"Women are more proactive when they are with a charming and attractive man. If you rate handsome men on a scale of 1 to 10, then a charming and attractive man only needs to score 6 points to make women willing to spend money on him."

"For a universally handsome man, only when he reaches the top level of handsomeness, like 8 or 9 points, will women be willing to spend money on him."

"The 'alluring' type of handsome guy is the main force of male escorts. A 6 out of 10 average handsome guy like me isn't suitable to be a male escort; I'd starve to death..."

More and more business owners gathered around.

They often discuss women, but the discussions are superficial, focusing on who is prettier, who has a better figure, and whether to choose the pretty one or the one with a better figure. They have never gone as far as Shen Kang in understanding the "underlying mechanisms."

Therefore, upon hearing this, they all felt they had gained a lot, listened with great interest, and thought that this Mr. Shen was truly a remarkable person, and were very willing to make his acquaintance.

After all, at their level, besides their careers, they rely on women to spice up their lives and add fun—it's a kind of self-recharge. If they could get some guidance from President Shen, wouldn't they be even more adept and happier in matters of the heart?

Shen Kang had become the star of the event.

So much so that when the meeting was about to begin and everyone needed to take their seats, the crowd seemed reluctant to disperse.

Everyone took the initiative to befriend Shen Kang and exchange contact information with him.

"Mr. Shen, this is my business card." "Mr. Shen, how about we go sing karaoke tonight? It's on me."...

Shen Kang smiled and responded to each and every business card he received.

After seeing everyone off, he went to his assigned seat and sat down, looking at the grand stage ahead.