A carefree soldier king in the city

Chapter 342 Mentality

Li's mother was overjoyed, but feigned surprise and asked, "Oh? You don't have a girlfriend yet?"

Gu Qinghua nodded and said, "Yes, when I first saw Xiao Wei during my freshman year, I... I fell in love with Xiao Wei."

"Really?" Mrs. Li's eyes lit up.

Gu Qinghua smiled slightly and said, "Auntie, I came here for two reasons. First, to celebrate Uncle's birthday. Second, I want Xiaowei to work at our Gu Group. I've already arranged a position for him."

"Alright, alright, I'm relieved that Xiao Wei is working for your Gu Group."

Li Wei asked with a smile, "President Gu, what position did you assign me?"

Gu Qinghua, adopting a leader's demeanor, said, "Xiao Wei, our Gu Group is currently establishing an online sales outlet called 'The Smurfs.' We will be selling several of our company's main brands on this website. I've already discussed it with my dad, and you will be in charge of promoting and selling 'The Smurfs.'"

Upon hearing this, Li Wei asked, "Is it the director?"

Gu Qinghua nodded and said, "Yes, you will be the director."

Upon hearing this, Li's mother became even more delighted and said, "Good, good, good! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Don't miss it! Um... you two chat, I'll go help with the cooking. Old man, don't just sit there! Come out and lend a hand."

After hearing this, Li Hongren shook his head and smiled, then stood up and said with a smile, "Then you two chat, excuse me."

After Li Hongren and his wife left, the scene became quiet and deserted.

Gu Qinghua glanced at Chao Bufan and noticed that Chao Bufan hadn't uttered a sound since he sat down, silently watching the news on TV and sipping tea, seemingly oblivious to everything. Slightly annoyed, Gu Qinghua smiled and said, "Bufan, you're so young, with little education and no special skills. Being a security guard won't lead to anything. I personally think you should find a way to learn a proper skill, or go to an arts school. That would greatly benefit your future. Putting aside everything else, as long as you have a good skill, you can succeed anywhere."

Gu Qinghua's tone was clearly that of a leader giving a lecture, but Chao Bufan casually said, "Forget it, I'm not like you, born a rich second generation who can have whatever you want. I don't have any great ambitions, and I don't expect to become an official or get rich. Right now, I just want to make more money so that I can find a wife and settle down in the future."

Li Wei smiled and said, "Bu Fan, I really didn't expect you to have such a leisurely attitude at such a young age."

Li Wei, understanding the situation, played along with Chao Bufan, putting on a two-person act. Chao Bufan smiled faintly and said, "You know me, I'm a very laid-back person."

As he spoke, Chao Bufan took out the pack of cigarettes from his pocket, pulled one out, and held it out to Gu Qinghua, asking, "Want one?"

Gu Qinghua frowned, clearly disgusted by smokers. Seeing Chao Bufan smoking cigarettes that cost over a thousand yuan a pack, she immediately lost all goodwill towards him. A mere security guard, earning only a few yuan a month, was putting on airs and acting like a big shot.

"Thank you, I don't smoke."

Chao Bufan nodded, put the cigarette in his mouth, took out a lighter, lit it, and started smoking.

Gu Qinghua frowned, quickly covered his nose with his hand, and said, "Bufan, there are girls here, can you put out your cigarette?"

Upon hearing this, Chao Bufan smiled, then looked at Li Wei and said, "Xiao Wei, you don't mind, do you?"

Li Wei smiled slightly and said, "It's alright, just keep smoking, but smoke less, it's bad for your health."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qinghua's eyes flashed with anger. To allow such a pretentious poor boy to call the woman he liked by name was simply an insult. He thought Li Wei would be offended, but she agreed, so he didn't say anything more. After thinking for a moment, a smug look appeared in his eyes, and he laughed, "Bufan, you're not very cultured, so you probably can't understand or experience real life. Those who take fame and fortune lightly have a noble sentiment, but excessive detachment from desires makes little contribution to society and life. Many young people in society today are like you, facing life with a seemingly casual and indifferent attitude, seeing themselves as noble hermits, unconcerned about career and fame. Often, such people have no future. When certain things actually happen to them and they are unable to do them, they will regret it. Besides, nowadays, you can't just find a girl you want, nor can you marry someone you want. If you have no money, no house, and no car, tell me, which girl would be willing to be with you? Which girl would be willing to suffer with you, eating moldy, rotten bread every day? Is that realistic?"

His eloquent speech was a double entendre, killing two birds with one stone. It seemed to be advising Chao Bufan that a real man should take responsibility for his life, but deep down he despised Chao Bufan's incompetent yet pretentious personality. At the same time, his words were also directed at Li Wei, suggesting that it was best to stay away from trash like Chao Bufan.

As he spoke, Gu Qinghua subconsciously glanced at Li Wei beside him. He couldn't help but admire himself for uttering such philosophical words; it was incredibly cool. He smiled slightly and said, "Xiao Wei, am I right?"

Li Wei nodded and smiled slightly, "Yes, what President Gu said makes perfect sense."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qinghua was overjoyed. Sure enough, conquering such a proud and aloof beauty only required a few words.

Chao Bufan understood the barbed words in Gu Qinghua's speech. He smiled faintly and said, "Cultured people are different. Their words are eloquent and full of profound truths. Unlike someone like me who is uncultured."

Gu Qinghua looked smug and laughed, "Actually, being uncultured isn't scary. What's scary is someone who is uncultured and unwilling to learn, who just lives a mediocre life and accomplishes nothing."

Chao Bufan nodded and smiled, saying, "Actually, no one wants to live such a messed-up life. It's just that everyone has their own ambitions! I'm different from you. You have a rich dad, so your life is carefree and easy. I'm different. As long as I have a job, I can live a down-to-earth life and not starve to death. I'm neither educated nor capable, but I have things that you may not have."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qinghua shook his head and smiled, saying, "That's not necessarily true. What you have, I have all of; what I have, you don't have."

Chao Bufan smiled and said, "You're just rich! It's nothing really. Money is like a piece of waste paper to me. I have plenty of it."