Chapter 10, a member of four percent

What of it if you are like this? Everyone has normal physiological needs, so what?

Yang Huan's expression fell: "What kind of boyfriend do you want when we are like this? Go ahead and pretend, come on, keep pretending, say that you don't love me and have fallen for someone else, go on!"

Lv Pin pouted at that time and said: "You men all like Xiao Zhao and Shuang Er, what kind of virtue is that!"

"It's nothing, I'm going to buy some medicine," Lu Pin tried to make his voice sound more resolute, but unfortunately, he couldn't catch his breath, and his legs felt weak. "This is where it ends."

Lu Pin turned around and said coldly: "We are going back to the hotel. I know what to say and what not to say regarding my godmother."

All resistance became formalism upon hearing this statement

He said, I know you are thinking of me, and I also know you are waiting for me. It is my fault, I should not have left you all alone for so many years

Yang Huan shook his head with a wry smile: "One must be modest in life. In fact, we only achieved profitability at the end of last year. Those few said that since I often go out to meet clients, I need to have a decent appearance, so I had no choice but to buy a Buick to maintain appearances. You are impressive, saying you would become a teacher, and you truly became one."

"Don't touch me!" Lu Pin shook him off with one hand, "We broke up! We broke up seven years ago!"

He said: "Koukou, and what about me?"

In a disheveled posture, in a cramped space, feelings of joy and shame intertwined, Yang Huan, having fulfilled his desires, lay contentedly, breathing against her neck. He reached out and gently caressed her face, as if whispering some affectionate words, but Lv Pin's mind was blank, not registering any of it.

He smiled mischievously, like a child who has successfully pulled off a prank.

Just this, "Yang Huanmei is full of vigor and vitality." Initially, there were only seven or eight of us, and along the way, some dropped out while a few new recruits joined. When we officially registered the company three years ago, there were only fifteen people, with five core members, always on the brink of collapse. We encouraged ourselves by listing our numbers, treating it as a form of self-comfort. The earliest idea to start a business came from Zuo Shen, who is Xin Ran's cousin. He is exceptionally skilled in technology and used to command from the school. He only came to Beijing this year, and on his first day, he managed to modify a rice cooker we bought for forty yuan from the grocery market into a programmable timer!

As for Xin Ran, is she Zhou Zhiruo or Zhao Min?

Is it because I am old-fashioned that I annoy you? Is it because I often use Xinran to irritate you?

"Last time at home, I shouldn't have lost my temper and said so many nonsensical things," Yang Huan's voice was low and gentle, completely different from before, and he chuckled self-deprecatingly, "However, I have changed my mind now"

The baozi's mother naturally cares for her, but as soon as Chen Shimei returns, she is immediately relegated to second place; Yang Huan initially did not lack love for her, but he loved the outside world even more, loving badminton, tennis, cross-country, mountain climbing, roller skating, programming, and coding even more... At most, she can be considered a little nanny who always follows behind him, only able to comply submissively; as for Yang's mother and father, perhaps their sympathy is more about pity...

I know, Yang Huan spread his hands and asked, "But now we are back together, just now, right here"

Lv Pin stared at Yang Huan with suspicion. Perhaps due to the years of not being in close contact, he had indeed changed somewhat. How could the old Yang Huan ever apologize to anyone? Yang Huan quietly looked at her, his gaze somewhat unusual. Lv Pin became alert all over, not daring to engage in conversation, and casually ordered a set meal according to the menu. After Yang Huan ordered the same dish, he changed the subject and asked: "Nothing much, how have you been lately?"

Lü Pindun lowered his wine glass: "Yang Huan, you have had too much to drink." Yang Huan leaned closer, closing his eyes to take a deep breath: "Do you often think of me?"

"Xin Ran lives above me," Yang Huan first mentioned Xin Ran, "The few of us who started our business together all rented in the same community. We got used to it and didn't change. How about you come over to our place to hang out tomorrow?"

Lu Pin silently pushed Yang Huan aside and began to organize his clothes. Yang Huan leaned over again and asked, "Shall I come up and keep you company?"

Unfortunately, I am one of the four percent.

Indeed, indeed, Yang Huan's eyes lit up, "You still remember, I said I wanted to be the principal, to take care of my dad, my mom, and you!"

What exactly happened? I... I just... was I too... I originally wanted to go to the room first, but just now...

Fortunately, wearing sportswear made it easy to tidy up after climbing the mountain. Lü Pin remained silent, while Yang Huan smiled and said: "Didn't you say Yuan Yuan wouldn't be here today? I'm hungry again. What snacks do you have here for a late-night bite?"

Just now you were willing, weren't you? If you really don't want to, can I still force you?

Even if life could truly last for a hundred years, Lü Pin thought, when she reaches the end of her life, when her hair turns white, her skin wrinkles, and her teeth fall out, as long as she retains a trace of memory, she will remember that night. That night had no stars or moon, only the sound of machinery from the distant gypsum mine, accompanied by the chirping of insects in the grass. The summer night breeze carried a damp scent, brushing against the clothes of that fifteen-year-old boy. When her biological parents were unable to believe and could not be relied upon, he was there, sitting with her on the abandoned gypsum mine until the eastern sky began to lighten, until the first light of dawn appeared. That night had no stars or moon, only the sound of machinery from the distant gypsum mine, accompanied by the chirping of insects in the grass. The summer night breeze carried a damp scent, brushing against the clothes of that fifteen-year-old boy. When her biological parents were unable to believe and could not be relied upon, he was there, sitting with her on the abandoned gypsum mine until the eastern sky began to lighten, until the first light of dawn appeared. There were no earth-shattering vows or deeply engraved promises, only the broad shoulders of the boy and the warmth of his palms. Even when he was weary and on the verge of sleep, he still remembered to tell her: "I am still here."

Yang Huan huffed loudly through his nose: "What do you want to do? Isn't it obvious? Stop making a fuss, let's just save ourselves some trouble!"

After much contemplation, Lu Pin asked: "He added a chip, right? What specific model of chip was used for the modification?"

"That might not be appropriate," Lv Pin said with a wry smile, "as we are not very familiar with each other."

The sea of people in Xiangshan is vast, yet in his eyes, there is only her; this feeling is extraordinarily wonderful

Lu Pin turned his head, and there it was again, that shameless face, yet it bore a hint of remorse, looking pitiful. Lu Pin couldn't help but cast a glance at him and said, "When will you change this disposition of yours?"

Lu Pin was taken aback. She suddenly started getting chilblains one year, and Yang Huan saved up his pocket money to buy her hand cream, which had the scent of sheep's milk. She was reluctant to use it, applying just a tiny bit each time, treating it as if it were a precious treasure. After entering university, when she went to buy facial cleansers and cosmetics, she would occasionally splurge on some good brands when her finances allowed. However, having grown accustomed to that particular scent, it eventually felt as if it were innate to her.

"CXO? What is that?" Lu Pin asked while cutting a small matcha cake, "I have only heard of CEO, CFO, and the like."

Will it really happen or not

Upon reaching the mountainside, Lü Pin received a call from Yang Huan, who had encountered a massive traffic jam at the roundabout and requested Lü Pin to come over directly. Lü Pin looked around and indeed found the population density at the foot of Xiangshan comparable to that of a train station during the Spring Festival travel rush. As he prepared to call Yang Huan after walking a few stops to the roundabout, a black business vehicle suddenly brushed past him. Startled, Lü Pin looked up and was met with a peculiar face that seemed to oscillate between light and dark.

It is Qian Haining, and only Qian Haining, who gazes at her with such cherished eyes, as if she were the dewdrop rolling on the grass after dawn, to be carefully cradled in his embrace, fearing that as soon as the sun rises, this dewdrop will vanish in an instant

"What do you mean by stopping here..." Yang Huan was taken aback, his voice suddenly rising, "Lu Pin, what exactly do you want to do?"

When the proportion of hydrogen in the air exceeds 4 percent, it is prone to explosion upon encountering an open flame—emotions are similar; to love someone, you must invest 96 percent of your emotional capacity, while sharing the remaining 4 percent with all other friends. An improper ratio can lead to the danger of an explosion

Lv Pin smiled slightly, but when she raised her eyes, she found Yang Huan staring at her, his deep and distant gaze igniting clusters of flames. She immediately tightened her grip on the knife and fork, her palms slightly sweating, and quickly changed the subject: "You... are the others in your company around the same age as you?"

What does he call you

Lu Pinshang awakened: "It is impossible, Yang Huan."

Yang Huan moved closer, while Lü Pin, feeling embarrassed and angry, rang the bell to call the waiter over to settle the bill. In a low voice, he harshly said, "Yang Huan, is this really interesting for you to say now? Don't be indifferent to someone just because you're with someone else; you should be concerned about Xin Ran right now!" The waiter entered, and Lü Pin took out his wallet to pay. Yang Huan, feeling out of place, quickly rushed to settle the bill instead. Lü Pin waved his hand and left, while Yang Huan hurriedly followed him out, asking, "Shall I take you back?"

"I didn't drink much, really," Yang Huan said as he held her back. "Can we say I misspoke, alright?"

His tone was sarcastic, especially when he mentioned the word "respect," which made Lv Pin feel uncomfortable again. During her middle school years, aside from her studies, her only interest was reading novels, to the extent that her relationship with Yang Huan and the owner of the bookstore at the school gate evolved from daily rentals to monthly subscriptions. At that time, it was most popular for boys to read Jin Yong and for girls to read Qiong Yao. Lv Pin had no love for romance novels, yet she still held onto "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" every day. When she saw Zhang Wuji tell Zhao Min that he had "both respect and love" for Zhou Zhiruo, and "both love and hate" for Zhao Min, she asked Yang Huan whether he liked Zhao Min or Zhou Zhiruo. Yang Huan tilted his head, resting on the desk, and smiled at her: "I don't like either."

"I have," Yang Huan defended himself, "I have accompanied you to the library."

Hmm?

"If you want to see the red leaves, you wouldn't go to Baiwang Mountain," Yang Huan said with a look of disdain, as if he were looking at two country bumpkins. "Do you see any traces of red leaves within a radius of ten miles?"

I was wrong, I was wrong just now, "Lü Pin was somewhat hysterical, "Is it not possible for me to change now?"

"Xiao Zhao, " Yang Huan said with a playful smile, "just like you, has a good temper!"

Yang Huan's complexion finally improved as he pressed the car door lock, allowing the two to enter. After driving a few stops, he suddenly turned around and said to Qian Haining, "I have a few old friends over there, some of whom also know Lv Pin. Do you mind if today..." He spoke sincerely and amiably, making Qian Haining feel embarrassed to express any objections. Moreover, Qian Haining had been pondering when Lv Pin mentioned that Yang Huan had seen him; when exactly had that been? With Yang Huan lowering his voice to ask, and seeing Lv Pin's expressionless face, Qian Haining quickly smiled and said, "It's fine, it's fine. I'll just eat by myself at the hotel."

I left that time because I had something to attend to

"It's not..." Lyu Pin did not have time to explain, as Yang Huan had already leaned in, sealing her lips, lightly pecking and slowly grinding. "I did it on purpose, every word of it, none of it is true—I admit I was a jerk. Later, I was with her for a while, but I never straddled two boats..." "I know, Yang Huan, don't be so childish," Lyu Pin tried to push him away, but Yang Huan increased his force, as if shortening the distance could enhance her belief in him. "I know, Yang Huan, don't be so childish," Lyu Pin tried to push him away again, and Yang Huan once more intensified his grip, as if the reduced distance could make her trust him more. "Yes, yes, yes, I am childish. You have never had another boyfriend, while I have been involved with a few messy relationships—I swear I will never do such childish things again. I just wanted to see you get jealous..."

Many years ago, there was such an occasion when he said "口口", and what about me

Yang Huan opened his mouth, momentarily at a loss for words—his original intention was to show off the impressive skills of Zuo Shen, highlighting the elite structure of the Memory team, in order to present himself as a minor elite and earn Lu Pin's admiration. However, he did not expect Lu Pin to take it seriously and start discussing microcontrollers with him. After making an effort to adjust his emotions, he smiled again: "I don't remember, when you come to our place, I'll have Zuo Shen give you the blueprints. And then he said, that CEO is a real character, with an '8' written on his left cheek and a hexagram on his right, totally fit to be a tabloid subject—though that's not the funniest part, the funniest part is something you definitely won't believe when I tell you." After making an effort to adjust his emotions, he smiled again: "I don't remember, when you come to our place, I'll have Zuo Shen give you the blueprints. And then he said, that CEO is a real character, with an '8' written on his left cheek and a hexagram on his right, totally fit to be a tabloid subject—though that's not the funniest part, the funniest part is something you definitely won't believe when I tell you."

He whispered softly in her ear, and her body began to lose its will. She reached out to push him away, but he pulled her over, pressing her against his chest, creating an increasingly ambiguous posture, as if every part of their bodies was entangled in a passionate embrace. The advantages of the business vehicle became apparent; it was spacious, and he easily pushed her to the back seat, entering a relatively secluded space. She cursed him as a bastard, called him a scoundrel, and all the dirty words she had never uttered in her twenty-seven years of quietude rushed out of her mouth. He paid no heed, urgently tearing her clothes apart and leaning down to block her lips. The advantages of the business vehicle became apparent; it was spacious, and he easily pushed her to the back seat, entering a relatively secluded space. She cursed him as a bastard, called him a scoundrel, and all the dirty words she had never uttered in her twenty-seven years of quietude rushed out of her mouth. He paid no heed, urgently tearing her clothes apart and leaning down to block her lips. She bit him, clenching her teeth, and the moment she tasted the metallic tang of blood, he surged into her body. It was unusually smooth—beyond Yang Huan's expectations, and her own as well.

A deeper sense of sorrow and indignation surged within her, realizing that even this last shred of dignity was not spared. No matter how she resisted, her body had long since betrayed everything. Tears flowed uncontrollably, yet Yang Huan took this as her tears of joy, clearly encouraged by the unexpectedly smooth turn of events. He cupped her face, gently sucking away those tears that she felt were shameful, while he considered them as encouragement.

Perhaps she had been too obedient in the past, as such a simple statement left Yang Huan speechless. He stared at her intently, as if he wanted to extract her heart with his gaze to see what was inside: "Lu Pin, what exactly do you want? I have already apologized, and I have compensated as well. What else are you dissatisfied with?"

I am afraid that if you drive under the influence, you will get caught by the traffic police and implicate me

Lu Pin was being pulled down the mountain by Qian Haining. Perhaps after a whole day of climbing, she was simply too exhausted to free her hands. Qian Haining busied himself all day, actually just wanting to spend a little more time alone with her. Who would have thought that his misplaced efforts would lead to worries about her being upset, as he followed her like a dutiful wife, being overly cautious—no one had ever looked at her with such cherished eyes from the moment she was born.

He arranged a marriage by pointing at the belly! Yang Huan laughed after a moment, saying, "His wife often tells us that the development of marriage and love in human history has progressed from promiscuity to arranged marriages, from arranged marriages to introductions, and then from introductions to free love. As a result, their parents have directly regressed to the feudal society!"

The dim light in the private room made his eyes glimmer even more. Lu Pin felt that it had been a long time since she had seen his expression so gentle, leaving her momentarily at a loss for words. Yang Huan pushed her down onto the sofa and called the waiter over to take their order, then sat down beside her: "Originally... I wanted to invite you to dinner as an apology, fearing that you would be unwilling to dine with me alone."

Yang Huan looked at her and smiled, but it was not the same arrogant and ostentatious smile as before; instead, she merely pursed her lips and slightly curved the corners of her mouth, and after a long while, she softly replied: "We are all about the same age, just within two or three graduating classes of each other."

Lv Pin's anger flared up, yet he still made an effort to remain polite: "Thank you, we will visit Baiwang Mountain next time."

You are insane

Yang Huan smiled shamelessly, took the car out to send her back to the hotel, and suggested that Lu Pin take Yuan Yuan and Qian Hai Ning to his place to play on Sunday. Lu Pin sensed that Yang Huan was acting a bit strange today and quickly said that Yuan Yuan had gone to Tianjin, suggesting they arrange another time. Yang Huan did not insist, and they chatted casually along the way. After the effects of the red wine kicked in, by the time they arrived at the hotel, the dusk was deepening, and Lu Pin felt a bit dizzy. Yang Huan stopped the car, leaned over to help her unbuckle her seatbelt, and before Lu Pin could do it herself, Yang Huan suddenly leaned in and embraced her, his slightly tipsy breath brushing against her face: "Kou Kou, why don't we start over."

"Get lost!" After shouting, Lu Pin realized that she had lost her composure. They were still in Yang Huan's car. She reached out to open the car door: "I was wrong, I will get lost."

Upon hearing the phrase "指腹为婚" (betrothal by the finger), Lü Pin couldn't help but laugh, saying, "So it turns out that betrothal by the finger is still in demand these days; the Qian family has arranged one for him."

So, who do you like

"No, they are all quite fun," Yang Huan spoke with enthusiasm when talking about his friends, "We have what is called the CXO Club, consisting entirely of young people"

Yes, it was after I told you to break up! Moreover, you retreated in less than half a day!

Do not touch me

So many careless moments, thought to be forgotten forever, yet unbeknownst to me, they have already transformed into unforgettable memories

What did he say to her? He said, do you remember our double-headed table lamp? As soon as you left last time, I broke it. After breaking it, I regretted it and ran to five or six supermarkets but couldn't find the same one. He said, do you know that one year you went to Massachusetts for an exchange program? Mom called to tell me, and the next day I took a bus for over ten hours to find you, but when I saw you, I couldn't bring myself to face you... so I had to take the bus for over ten hours back... He said, do you know that one year you went to Massachusetts for an exchange program? Mom called to tell me, and the next day I took a bus for over ten hours to find you, but when I saw you, I couldn't bring myself to face you... so I had to take the bus for over ten hours back...

The scent of sheep's milk is very pleasant

Yang Huan, know when to stop

Later, she understood that Xiao Zhao was not Shuang'er after all; Shuang'er's world was solely centered around Wei Xiaobao, while Xiao Zhao's world belonged to the Persian Mingjiao.

Lu Pin is fond of Zhao Min, fond of Huo Qingtong, fond of Ren Yingying, fond of all women who dare to love and hate, simply because she is not one of them

The air was filled with a lingering, ambiguous atmosphere. Yang Huan pressed his forehead against hers, bringing his bloodied lips closer for her to taste. Lu Pin turned her face away, no wonder there is a distinction between the rational mind and the physical body; one governs reason, while the other governs the body. Clearly, reason had made the most correct decision many years ago, yet her body told her that she might remember him forever

Lu Pin disdainfully pushed his hand away

Yang Huan drank two more cups, and a faint blush appeared between his brows: "Lu Pin, taste, taste, dear? Surely I can't still call you 'senior sister' when we go to bed?"

Qian Haining initially intended to make a joke, but upon seeing that Lu Pin and Yang Huan both had serious expressions, he quickly dismissed the thought and smiled slightly, saying: "Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you"

Lv Pin displayed a look of confusion, and Yang Huan explained, "Don't you remember? When we were in middle school, the teacher asked everyone about their aspirations, and you said you wanted to be a teacher, and I said..."

What happened

That is also driving under the influence of alcohol

Why

Yang Huan's consistently arrogant voice revealed a hint of fragility, his gaze was tenacious and intense, yet tinged with a touch of twilight hues, just a little, merely a little, was enough to make her melt within it

On one side, Yang Huan's expression appeared strange as he gazed at her face for a long time, the corners of his lips involuntarily curling into a mocking arc: "Oh, so he is still a fighter pursuing a free marriage, huh?"

He remained silent, and Lü Pin was at a loss for how to continue the conversation. After inquiring with her colleagues, she should have asked about Xin Ran, but that felt too deliberate, as if she were paying special attention to something. Despite Yang Huan having just apologized for the term "tease," the thorn in her heart had been removed, yet the scar remained

Our personalities are too incompatible

This place is not far from where you live

Lu Ping found it easy to engage in conversation, but after being interrupted like this, he suddenly felt disinterested and focused solely on his meal. Yang Huan called the waiter to bring a bottle of red wine and poured a small amount, saying: "He seems to hold you in high regard."

Ah?

Later, she gradually realized that Yang Huan liked her, just as he liked Xiao Zhao, appreciating her attentive service while still allowing him to continue admiring the orchids and roses

"Who caused the commotion?" Lu Pin tugged at his collar, "I have a boyfriend now!"

Like old friends reuniting after a long separation, Yang Huan naturally began to ask her about her experiences teaching at the new school. Due to the current situation, it was inconvenient to say too much, and Lu Pin also did not want Yang Huan to know, so she spoke briefly and then inquired about Yang Huan's company. The atmosphere remained very calm, indistinguishable from catching up with classmates and friends. Lu Pin, with her scant social knowledge, struggled to think about what to say in such an occasion; logically, she should express some compliments. She forced a smile and said, "You have really made it now. At the class reunion earlier this year, I had a task at the observatory and couldn't return. A few days later, when I went online, everyone in the group was still talking about you buying a car. Was it the one you just drove? What brand?"

What?

She could not help but sneer coldly in her heart, feeling sorrow for herself; even the tears lingering on her face had turned into her shame—does this not mean wanting to be a whore while also wanting to set up a facade of virtue?

Yang Huan finally sensed that something was amiss, reaching out to hold her face and scrutinize it closely: "What exactly are you thinking?"

Lu Pin immediately recalled the library and said with a smile, "You mentioned wanting to be the principal"

"I am not jealous..." Every time there is never enough time to say a complete sentence, Yang Huan impatiently intrudes, his eyes burning with intense desire, and he ambiguously asks: "Then why?" Before Lu Pin can respond, he answers himself, "You lack a sense of security? You don't trust men? Is it because your grandfather stole your aunt's milk money while your grandmother was pregnant and went to the mistress's house to ask for it? Or is it because of your father, that Chen Shimei?" His hand slips under her clothing, as if the dormant volcano has suddenly come to life, "I have thought about it all, don't think I really don't care about you at all. Over the years, I have thought about so much, I often wonder why you suddenly stopped loving me, or if I did something wrong... I even specifically read many psychology books, which analyze that girls from your kind of upbringing have particularly fragile hearts." Lu Pin is both amused and helpless, just about to speak, when his other hand deftly pulls down the zipper of her coat, gently caressing down from her slightly protruding collarbone, leaving a trail of crimson. In fact, memory is not only in the brain, but also in the body; his breath, caresses, kisses, and intimacy have all left deep marks in her heart. Even after many years apart, at the moment their skin reunites, they still clearly recognize each other, entwined and drawn together.

It is not about what I want to do, but rather what you want to do

"Men and men are not the same, I will not learn from them," Yang Huan tirelessly awakened every memory of her body, from her eyebrows to her eyes, from her earlobes to her lips. "I swear, I will not learn from them—" The familiar part was the body's memory of him, while the unfamiliar part was his tenderness and vulnerability. "Koukou, let us start over."

I came to take you out for a meal Yang Huan emphasized the word 'you' as he spoke, and from the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Lu Pin's hand being held tightly by Qian Haining Lu Pin quickly pulled Qian Haining forward to introduce: 'This is Qian Haining, whom you met last time; and Qian Haining, this is Yang Huan'

Yang Huan felt a surge of anger, as if he was about to erupt again, but he finally managed to hold it in. His gaze wandered between the two for a long time, yet there was no sign of them wanting to open the door. Unable to endure any longer, Lu Pin directly waved for a taxi, and only then did Yang Huan drive over, saying: "Don't call for a taxi, there are many unlicensed cabs here"

The so-called old friend of Lü Pin is probably Xin Ran, and there is not much to say about it. After Yang Huan drove to deliver money to Hai Ning and returned to the hotel, he went straight to Xizhimen, taking Lü Pin into a Western restaurant. There was a line at the entrance, but the waiter directly led them into a small private room. Lü Pin wondered, "Are there still people here?"

Otherwise, how could I have endured all these years

He said that every year and every month he is thinking of you; when he misses you, he tells himself that you are also thinking of him. He said that every month and every year he is waiting for you; when he is waiting for you, he tells himself that you are also waiting for him

What a ridiculous thing to say! Do you know why I want to break up with you? It is precisely because of your tyrannical attitude! You have always been so self-righteous and autocratic, never considering how I feel, thinking you are the best in the world. I have been bottling up my frustrations for years, and now I am finally letting it all out. Whenever you go out for a competition, I have to rush to cheer for you with just a phone call, regardless of how your classmates' girls look at me! Your class is corrupt, and I have to accompany you. When you sing karaoke with your classmates, you insist on dragging me into a duet, even though you know I can't carry a tune! Your mother gives you money, and you expect me to go on trips with you, regardless of whether I have to stay up all night to finish my experiments! Everything revolves around you; the universe and the galaxy spin around you. What about me? You can't even take the time to sit with me in the library for a day! Even I—" Lu Pin finally held back, gritting his teeth and saying, "You always impose your standards on me. When I am with you, I don't even feel like a person! Let me tell you, the years I spent after breaking up with you have been the most comfortable, the most enjoyable, the most free, and the most like myself in my life!"