Life After Prison by Silencieux
Chapter 1306

Sofia pouted. "I didn't want to just leave either, but I couldn't find an excuse to stay in South Link City. I'm a shy person, and there are certain things that I can't bring myself to say."

Birk nearly fainted. She said somewhat resentfully, "You can't be shy all the time. Let me give you some advice - you need to be bold when you meet someone you like! Your mother was also a very beautiful woman. There amount of men who tried to win her heart could fill an entire airplane! Do you know how I managed to get one over them?"

That was Sofia's first time hearing such a thing. She looked curiously at her father and asked, "How? Tell me, Dad! This is my first time hearing you mention something like that!"

Birk cleared his throat slightly and said, "Well, the first reason is that I'm handsome. Since I've beaten more than a third of her suitors in terms of looks, there were only two-thirds left of the competition." Sofia looked at Birk's belly and said with disdain, "Look in the mirror, Dad. Did you think you can fool me into believing you're handsome when you have a beer belly?"

Birk immediately explained, "Hey, I might be much fatter than I used to be, but I was a very handsome guy when I was younger."

Sofia did not want to argue with Birk on that. "Okay, okay, I believe you. You've beaten more than a third of the competition, so what then? What about the remaining two-thirds? How did you defeat them?"

Birk smiled and said, "The second thing I did was to keep the contact going. I sent some treasures to your mother from time to time, such as spiritual herbs or similar items. I gave her something to look forward to and show some affection to her. You do understand that, don't you?"

"And then?" Sofia found his explanation somewhat fascinating and was eager to know more.

Birk immediately smiled and said, "Finally, you need to be shameless. Be as shameless, as bold, and as proactive as you can be. With time, you'll gain the upper edge over all other competitors. You understand that, don't you?"

Sofia frowned. "It seems to me that you're just being a bootlicker."

Birk's face scrunched up when he heard her remark. "What nonsense are you talking about? How could you liken working hard to win someone's heart to being a bootlicker? Besides, even if you think I am a bootlicker, then I wouldn't be where I am today without doing that!" Birk then put on a serious expression and looked at Sofia. He stood up, stretched out his hand, and patted Sofia's shoulder. "If you love someone, you shouldn't be embarrassed to tell them. It's fine if you end up getting rejected after telling them your true feelings. At least you won't live without regrets."

Sofia then nodded approvingly and said, "I understand, Dad. I'll get some rest for now and leave for South Link City tomorrow morning."

Birk was glad to see Sofia's determination. "Women have it easier when they're chasing men. I trust you'll do just fine."

He then paused for a moment and added, "By the way, if you succeed, you don't have to ask me for permission again. I think highly of Severin, so you have my unequivocal approval!"

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