Li Yuan had noticed a very real phenomenon: when a man was full of confidence, spouting slick lines and acting nonchalant around women, he became especially attractive to them. Women would generally describe such men as humorous and witty, praising them for providing emotional value. Ironically, they would develop a greater affection for them, sometimes even fawning over them.
However, if a man with the same qualities was sincere, faithful, and considerate, doting on a woman with unwavering attention, he would most likely be slapped with a "nice guy" card and labeled a "simp" or a "spare tire." This was because you had lowered your own value.
Regardless of gender, human nature was mostly the same. The favored always acted with impunity, while the one doing the favoring was often left battered and bruised. Exceptions existed, but they were few and far between.
This was exactly how Li Yuan felt as he faced Qi Siyu, so he spoke without any reservations.
