Chapter 1012: Chapter 998: No Father to Rely On

This kind of person falls down mostly because life isn’t satisfying. Actually, there’s a saying that’s very true. In this screwed-up era, guys our age are in the most awkward position. If you have a father to rely on or are from a family with a property development, that’s great. But if you come from a regular background, with no father to rely on or house to demolish, it’s really embarrassing in this era. You won’t starve, but living a little more comfortably and wealthy is the hardest thing of all.”

Su Xuan said with some lament, and when Su Xuan finished speaking, Li Qingxue sighed. He knew Su Xuan made a lot of sense. In this messed-up age, it’s somewhat easier for girls, but for people of Su Xuan’s age, it’s really awkward.

The batch of nine-zero generation in Huaxia is really in an awkward position. They missed the golden opportunity of the reform and opening up. In the era most suitable for starting from scratch, they were still running around in crotch pants. When they grew up, ready to roll up their sleeves to achieve their life goals, they found that the opportunities in society were gone. Suddenly, they realized that society had become one of connections and relationships, and even entering a factory requires treating someone to a meal or sleeping with them to secure a good position.

Though they never starved, they found that each month ended with not even a single penny left in their pockets. It’s just a tragedy like this, and there’s no one else to blame.

So Su Xuan portrayed himself as a very tragic person. In this society, he’s not welcomed everywhere, and even his girlfriend walking with him on the street wouldn’t hold his hand. Just think about it, it sounds pretty tragic.

“Did he help you just because of this?”

Li Qingxue still finds it unlikely, as it seemed that the beggar gave all the money he begged to Su Xuan.

“Of course not. I told you, didn’t I? I’m handsome, so I wasn’t lying to you. The reason the beggar was willing to give me the money was that he wanted to invest in me. Now beggars are actually quite smart, which really surprised me.”

Su Xuan said with a mischievous smile.

“Uh… investing in you, isn’t that a bit exaggerated?”

Li Qingxue asked weakly, thinking how come he didn’t see it. Now he felt that Su Xuan’s words were really smart.

“Have you heard of Brother Sharp? He just took a few steps and became famous all over the country. What makes money most these days? Fame! Look at Sister Feng, why is she so profitable? It’s because of her fame!”

Su Xuan said weakly, and when he finished speaking, Li Qingxue curled her lips and said.

“You’re saying he wants to make you the next Brother Sharp?”

Li Qingxue was speechless, thinking are beggars this smart these days, or is it that she has too little experience?

“Pretty much, maybe making me into a human pet is possible too. After all, with my handsome looks, being made into a human pet to beg might still garner sympathy.”

Su Xuan said casually, and when he finished speaking, Li Qingxue became speechless, thinking this guy’s words are indeed different from others.

“Isn’t that a bit exaggerated?”

Li Qingxue was still a bit incredulous, thinking are people’s minds so complicated these days? Just saw that beggar, seemed pretty kind.

“Heh, the world is never as simple as you think. The saying ‘a smile hiding a dagger’ didn’t just come up today.”

Su Xuan smiled lightly. When he finished, Li Qingxue clucked her tongue, feeling a sense of realization, also lamenting that perhaps she thought things too simply, the world turned out to be this complex.

“Why didn’t you expose him just now and still be so polite to him?”

Li Qingxue asked curiously.

“Why expose him? Actually, this society needs various roles to play their respective parts. Some people are just attention seekers, and if they have an overflow of sympathy, what can be done?”

Su Xuan smiled as he spoke. Actually, although Su Xuan didn’t like such beggars, he rarely helped them when he saw them. But existence is justified. He deeply understands that this society needs various bizarre characters to play roles.

“If everyone were like you, wouldn’t these people become increasingly rampant?”

Li Qingxue smiled as she spoke.

“How could everyone be like me, able to keep their money and even con some from beggars? I bet beggars would want to change jobs.”

Su Xuan said with a mischievous smile, and Li Qingxue instantly became speechless, but also instantly realized that this guy’s words seemed to have some sense.

The two chatted as they walked and somehow ended up at a bicycle shop. Su Xuan spotted a very nice bike and showed a really fond expression, then started asking the owner about this and that. Even Su Qingxue felt speechless, thinking are you buying something or learning? I’m truly speechless.

“Boss, how’s this bike?”

Su Xuan suddenly said helplessly, and when he finished, the owner replied carelessly.

“This bike is quite ordinary; it’s relatively cheap, just one thousand yuan.”

The owner almost didn’t think much, then Su Xuan took out one thousand yuan and handed it to the owner and said.

“Then I’ll take this one; it’s exactly five thousand, no need for change.”

Su Xuan said with a smile.

And when Su Xuan finished, in that instant, the boss felt like he swallowed a fly, instantly feeling used, as if he got conned by this kid Su Xuan.

He felt bad, thinking I’ve been talking about the bike’s performance and configuration with you all afternoon, only to find out after all this time, you suddenly switch to something else, it’s just like being duped by you.

Turns out, the boss didn’t make much profit with that bike he just mentioned, almost no profit at all.

Because the boss mainly aimed to sell the high-end bikes to make real money. Initially, he thought Su Xuan loved that expensive bike, but unexpectedly, after all this time, Su Xuan bought that cheaper one instead, which made the boss almost want to vomit blood, thinking you really played me.

Because Su Xuan initially showed a very keen interest in that high-end bike.