Apologies alone could not express his deep regret towards Mrs. Su, nor could they heal the wound his insensitivity had caused her.
But he did not know how to convey his feelings. So, he went online to search for ideas on how to win forgiveness from a wife after doing wrong.
One internet user offered him a "finishing move": kneel before your keyboard!
The user claimed that no matter how grave one's mistake, if your wife loves you, this strategy is a surefire win!
Su Yan was initially reluctant. He was a man! A man's knees are made of gold, kneeling is appropriate only for heaven, earth, and one's parents. But for nothing else.
The user asked him, what was more important: his pride, or cuddling his wife sweetly in bed?
Being good to your wife brings tangible rewards, but what good comes from caring too much for your pride?
Only hardship awaits!
If he wanted to lead a life of self-denial, he could certainly continue being arrogant.
