Chapter 1507 Real Man
Chapter 1507 Real Man
Jin Liwei deliberately spoke louder so that everyone could hear what he was about to say. He didn't want similar incidents to happen in the future.
"I love my wife," he continued saying. "I've always loved her, and I'm certain that I'll continue loving her for a lifetime. I don't care about what many of you think, what your experiences are, whether you believe me or not. I don't care at all. But I want you all to know that I take my marriage vows very seriously.
"I've never kept mistresses in my life, and I'm not interested in keeping any in the future. Just the thought makes me nauseous. There is only one woman that I want to be with—and that's my wife. Only her.
"I know that many of you might scoff at me for saying this, but I. DON'T. GIVE. A. F*CK. My wife, my kids, my whole family are the most important to me. Even if Jin Corporation's membership in Cross Academy's exclusive business network expires one day, I'm not afraid. My family will always remain my number one priority."
Jin Liwei glanced at each and every man in the room, not allowing the grinning Grandpa Lu to distract him, before finally settling his heavy gaze on the French magnate.
"So I want you to know that I feel extremely insulted whenever someone assumes that I'll follow the 'norm' of men of our status in disrespecting my beloved wife by cheating on her with other women who can't even match to a single toenail of hers.
"I already have the best woman, so why would I choose to lower my standards? For the thrill? For the prestige among a bunch of immoral cheaters? To boast to other men, proving to them that I'm more masculine by sleeping around with so many different women? Bullsh*t.
"I don't know about all of you, but my criteria of being a real man is completely different. I feel the most masculine whenever my wife, our kids, and our entire family all trust me to always be there for them no matter what. It doesn't matter if I'm wealthy or not, as long as I can protect my wife and our beautiful family, then I believe that I am a real man."
Jin Liwei was interrupted by loud clapping.
"Bravo!" Grandpa Lu's voice boomed in the room. "Well said, my boy! Well said!"
The other older men, most of them widowers, joined in the applause. The others, though, wore awkward smiles. Jin Liwei's words felt like arrows shooting at their now wounded pride.
Although they didn't agree with Jin Liwei's words, they didn't dare to openly protest, especially now that the older ones approved and supported his so-called monogamous values.
The older gentlemen were people that they couldn't offend. They literally had the wealth and power to affect the trajectory of several nations. If politicians were the visible leaders on the surface, then men like Sir Lu Jianhong and his old friends could be considered the real decision-makers.
Fortunately, they didn't exercise this dangerous power often. Now most of them were enjoying their retirement life free from most worries.
Even so, the dangers of a dormant volcano still remained. In fact, dormant volcanoes were more dangerous when they exploded.
The other men who felt stung by Jin Liwei's words wisely kept their mouths shut and pretended to be unaffected.
Like what he just said, Jin Liwei didn't give a f*ck about other people's opinions. It was none of his business if they kept mistresses or not, but they shouldn't force their own immoral values on him either. That was something that he would never tolerate.
Even just the thought of cheating on his wife was unforgivable.
His wife was the biggest miracle and blessing that ever happened to his life. If anyone dared to destroy his marriage, then he would be the first one to fight to the death.
Jin Liwei looked at the French magnate. "I'll let it slide this time because my son injured you. We're even now."
The French man felt the growing bump on his forehead. It throbbed painfully like the beating of his anxious heart.
"Yes, yes, of course we are even now!" he said in a hurried tone. "But I must still express my deepest apologies to you, Liam, your wife, kids, and family. Blame my ignorance. Please don't hold it against me. I am genuinely sorry about my careless insults."
Jin Liwei looked at him with cold eyes for a few seconds before saying, "Up to you."
The French man released a sigh and smiled at everyone. "If you will all excuse me while I have my injury treated first. I apologize for today. I'll make it up to you next time, especially to you, Liam, and your family."
After apologizing, the man left in a hurry.
"Hmph!" Grandpa Lu snorted and crossed his arms over his chest. "Even if Liwei my boy doesn't hold a grudge, I do! How dare that pipsqueak even suggest that Liwei my boy cheat on my precious disciple?! Does he think that I'm dead?! Tell me, I want to know!"
One of his old friends tried calming him down. "Now, now, Jianhong. Don't be too angry. Our hearts aren't as strong as when we were younger."
"Hmph!"
"Jianhong, you haven't changed a bit. You still like interfering in other people's affairs. Let the youngsters solve their own problems. I think that Liam defended himself and his wife quite beautifully. You don't need to fight your successors' battles anymore. They can do it themselves."
"Hmph!"
Although Grandpa Lu still looked angry, his expression had somewhat improved.
Jin Liwei and Grandpa Lu stayed for another half an hour before leaving when the twins started becoming restless. It was almost time for lunch, and they wanted to eat with their family, not with this bunch of men.
"Don't forget to come to my disciple's launch party tomorrow!" Grandpa Lu reminded them, especially his old friends, before leaving.
Jin Liwei carried his twins in each arm while Grandpa Lu continued complaining about the Frenchman. The bodyguards surrounded them, carrying the twins' many presents.