Chapter 0574: Important People

Women need men to provide a sense of security to live more comfortably, and men also need career success to prove they are not worthless.

So both Tan Kaixuan and Zhao Fusheng understood that their ambition and desire for success stemmed from the persistence of seeking recognition.

For example, Tan Kaixuan was one hundred percent sure that if the two of them hadn't made money from business, even if he wasn't bad-looking and had refined speech, he wouldn't have attracted so many girls.

The reason was very simple: ultimately, it was the power of money. Though realistic, it was the truth.

"Alright, stop overthinking," Zhao Fusheng said, seeing Tan Kaixuan still lost in thought. He smiled and patted his shoulder. "I know, 'eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.'" Tan Kaixuan grinned and said, then turned around and continued flirting with the girls, ignoring Zhao Fusheng entirely.

The girls around him were initially enthusiastic toward Zhao Fusheng. After all, under the reward incentive from Tan Kaixuan, two or three took the initiative to chat with him. But Zhao Fusheng was impervious, with an air of 'do not disturb.' The girls out for fun also had their pride, so naturally, no one bothered him anymore.

Zhao Fusheng was undoubtedly quite happy with this scene. He just sat there quietly, drinking occasionally and watching the bustle on the dance floor, feeling perfectly at ease.

Time passed quickly, and soon it was time for the mid-show performance. Checking the time on his phone, Zhao Fusheng looked at Tan Kaixuan, who was chatting enthusiastically. The guy was already drinking too much to be aware of the time.

Thinking this, Zhao Fusheng shook his head.

"You seem to really dislike it here?"

At that moment, a voice sounded beside Zhao Fusheng. He looked up and saw the girl with smoky eye makeup standing next to him.

Clearly, she had noticed his earlier action.

Zhao Fusheng rarely looked at her so frankly and nodded: "Yeah, this place isn't for me."

The girl was stunned. She hadn't expected this guy to be so blunt. Do your parents know you talk like this?

After all, according to normal logic, if she asked that, Zhao Fusheng would at least be polite to save face. But he just admitted it so frankly, instantly making the girl feel awkward.

Zhao Fusheng, however, didn't feel anything was wrong. In his view, his answer was perfectly fine. It might make the other person uncomfortable because they weren't close, but facts were facts. They weren't such good friends, so why should he consider her feelings at the expense of his own?

We always tend to exhaust ourselves for others. Many people, no matter what they do, are overly concerned about others' feelings. They hesitate, worry about everything, as if one decision might cost them many friends. But in reality, the earth keeps turning without anyone.

Similarly, anyone in this world can live well without others.

It's not like some people think: if you do something, someone will leave you because they don't understand. Remember, those who leave you over small things will eventually leave you over other things sooner or later.

Just as true love can't be driven away by scolding or hitting, the same goes for friends. If you can't even tolerate each other's small flaws, what kind of true friends are you?

"Alright, I'm leaving now."

Bored to death in the bar, Zhao Fusheng glanced at the stage, walked over to Tan Kaixuan, and leaned in to say.

Tan Kaixuan was startled, then nodded: "Okay, go ahead."

He realized at that moment that Zhao Fusheng probably hadn't come to the bar today to have fun, but to talk alone. He had misunderstood.

Zhao Fusheng didn't say much. He patted Tan Kaixuan on the shoulder, told him to be careful, and left the bar under the surprised gaze of the crowd.

"This guy is really weird."

"Yeah, is he crazy?"

"Hmph, who does he think he is? Seriously..." A group of girls watched Zhao Fusheng's back, expressing their dissatisfaction. Clearly, his behavior had unconsciously hurt them.

Tan Kaixuan frowned and stood up.

"Brother Tan, what are you..." A girl sitting next to him couldn't help but ask.

Tan Kaixuan sneered, glanced at the girl, shrugged, said nothing, and walked straight to his own booth.

For him, these people were just playmates when he was bored. If someone disrespected Zhao Fusheng, that meant disrespecting him. Was there any need to continue associating with them?

Tan Kaixuan, though he loved to have fun, was always clear about who was close and who was distant, and he was clear about love and hate.

In his own words, he wasn't some high-end, grand figure, just an ordinary person who sided with his friends over reason.

"Wait for me!"

Just as Zhao Fusheng reached the bar entrance, he heard Tan Kaixuan calling from behind. He turned around and saw the guy chasing after him, out of breath.

"Why not stay and play a bit longer?" Zhao Fusheng asked curiously.

Tan Kaixuan grinned: "It's boring. Let's go get some skewers?"

Zhao Fusheng was taken aback, then smiled: "Sure, I'll treat you to pork rib skewers. You like those, don't you?"

Near District Four, there was a barbecue place called Old Five Pork Rib Skewers, which was especially delicious. Tan Kaixuan and Zhao Fusheng had been loyal customers since their freshman year, going there often. Back then, they were students living on family allowances; now, they were entrepreneurs earning their own money.

Though their status had changed, their mood hadn't.

When they entered the restaurant, the老板娘 (boss lady) was startled to see Zhao Fusheng and Tan Kaixuan, then smiled: "You haven't been here in a while."

Since they used to eat there often, the boss lady knew these regular customers.

"Sister, you have a great memory," Tan Kaixuan said, giving a thumbs up.

The boss lady smiled slightly: "It's okay. You guys came often, so I remember you well."

"Really? If I come back in five years, will you still remember me?" Tan Kaixuan asked with a smile.

"Yes, don't worry," the boss lady said with a smile on her face.

But Zhao Fusheng knew she wasn't joking. In his previous life, six years after graduation, he and Tan Kaixuan came here, and she really recognized them at a glance.

Of course, neither the boss lady speaking nor Tan Kaixuan listening knew that now.

Because many times, we often make promises without knowing if they will come true.