Chapter 37

Dafei woke up laughing and didn't wake up until 9 a.m. the next day. Suddenly, he remembered that today was his sister Xiaoli's day off and she was coming home. Time was running out, so he quickly went to the station to see her off. It seemed her train was at noon.

Dafei didn't have time for breakfast and took the subway directly to the station. Although the Spring Festival travel rush hadn't started yet, the station was still as crowded as usual. After asking around, he found out which train was arriving today. Dafei then searched through the sea of people in the waiting hall.

Then his eyes lit up. A pair of curvaceous, sexy, and well-proportioned legs in black thermal stockings, a pair of white high-heeled boots, a black wool mini skirt—what a great combination of legs and skirt! Looking up, he saw a white down jacket with a pink scarf, and a ponytail on top of the scarf—there she was! No wonder she's my sister, able to wear a bunch of cheap stuff and look like a model! Whether it's academics or appearance, she doesn't fall short of anyone. As the saying goes, freshmen are naive, sophomores are charming, juniors are proud, and seniors are sought after by bosses and tycoons!

At that moment, she was chatting and laughing with a tall boy wearing only a shirt and a wool sweater.

Dafei's face darkened. Sure enough, it's this poor, smooth-talking guy! You're so good at sweet-talking girls, why don't you go after rich women or beautiful, wealthy women instead of ruining Xiaoli's future! Today, I rarely run into you, so I have to make things clear.

Dafei pushed through the crowd with a grim face and called out, "Xiaoli!"

The girl turned her head in surprise, "Brother! Didn't you say you weren't coming?"

The tall, handsome boy quickly bent down and nodded, "Hello, big brother!"

Dafei scowled, "Who's your big brother!" Anyone who calls Dafei "big brother" would make him happy, except this guy!

Xiaoli glared, "What are you talking about? Dawei is my friend! He came specially to help me with my luggage. By the way, why are your eyes so dark? Did you stay up late?"

Hmph! Little brat, I'll deal with you later!

Dafei smiled faintly, "I've been on night shifts for two days, not feeling very well. I originally wanted you to bring some things home, but it's inconvenient for a girl to carry things, so forget it." Actually, he came in a hurry and forgot. As for being a professional gamer, Dafei wouldn't even mention it; the family's opinion of his crazy gaming days was unbearable to recall.

Xiaoli sighed, "Brother, take care of yourself, don't overwork yourself."

Damn! You're never this gentle to me usually, clearly trying to show a good image to Dawei, right? Your relationship has reached this point! I won't let you two get together!

Dafei shook his head and sighed, "To be a man, you have to work hard and earn big money. Otherwise, not only will women look down on you, but even dogs won't pay attention to you." As he said this, Dafei glanced sideways and saw the smooth-talking guy lower his head in disappointment. Damn, you know you don't have money, right? As a tall, poor, and handsome guy, do you need me to teach you what to do?

Xiaoli, of course, heard the hidden meaning in Dafei's words and immediately countered, "Money can't be earned forever, and not all women only care about money! You need to change your mindset, big brother. You need to win someone's heart with sincerity. Our parents are most worried about your marriage."

What the hell! A yellow-haired girl, now lecturing me in front of a stranger! Women don't care about money? The only woman in the world who doesn't care about money is my sister Xiaoli! I can't let this poor guy get her!

Dafei chuckled, "Don't worry, I'm about to turn my luck around. It won't be long before I become successful."

Xiaoli was surprised, "Really? Don't tell me you're involved in a pyramid scheme!"

Dafei shook his head quickly, "Absolutely not! Absolutely legal! I'm following a big boss, and my salary will at least double to 20,000 a month!" Hmph, the big boss is the Chinese agent of Hero's Origin. I'm afraid to say 200,000 a month, or you might think I'm up to no good.

Xiaoli chuckled, "That's great, big brother, you must work hard."

My sister! I hate it when women say "you must work hard"! Do you think men don't want to work hard?

So, Dafei chatted with Xiaoli about all the relatives they usually never mention, deliberately leaving Dawei out of the conversation.

Finally, the station's loudspeaker announced it was time to board the train.

Dawei finally found his place, and hurried to pick up the luggage.

Hmph, who do you think you are? Dafei immediately stepped forward and grabbed the luggage, "No need for you, I'll carry it!"

Dawei hurriedly said, "No, no, let me do it!"

Dafei angrily snatched the luggage, "I said I'll do it, I'll do it!" Damn, it's a bit heavy and hard, probably books. What books are you bringing on a holiday? I didn't have breakfast, this is just making things hard for me...

The train started, and Dafei and Dawei waved goodbye to Xiaoli through the window. Although they couldn't hear what she was saying, her lips didn't seem to be forming the words "goodbye." Could it be "don't fight"? Hmph, I didn't have breakfast, and my back and legs are sore from carrying the bag and waiting in line. I'll let him off this time.

Dafei took out a cigarette and offered it to Dawei, who quickly waved his hand, "Big brother, I don't smoke."

Hmph! How can a man not smoke and still make it in the world? No ambition!

Dafei tilted his head, lit the cigarette, and took a deep puff. Then he moved his hand and adopted a classic Chow Yun-fat pose, exhaling a stream of smoke like a sword. This is Dafei's well-practiced pose! Kid, have you seen this before? This is called showing off, and a man who doesn't show off will be bullied!

Just then, an old lady with a red armband rushed over and pointed to the no-smoking sign on the wall, "No smoking here! Can't you read? 20 yuan fine!"

Damn, ruining my mood! If you don't smoke, let's drink!

After sending the nagging old lady away, Dafei nodded, "Let's go, have lunch."

Dawei quickly said, "Okay, okay."

Hmph! No class at all, you'll definitely be taken advantage of in the real world. Although college students are often shy and reserved, once they enter society, it's like a new soldier on the battlefield. One wrong step and you're done. By the time you realize your mistake, you'll be at the bottom, and it might take ten or twenty years to get back up! How can Xiaoli be with someone like you?

...

At a small restaurant next to the station, Dafei ordered three small dishes and two bottles of liquor.

Dawei quickly waved his hand, "Big brother, I don't drink! Our track team doesn't allow it."

Hmph! Track team? Can you run like Liu Xiang? What use are you if you don't drink? Do you really think it's a civilized society with high-level social interactions? That's not something a new guy like you should be thinking about! You don't even understand Chinese drinking culture, and you want to rise from the bottom? I see through you, and as an older brother, I won't let you be with Xiaoli.

Dafei took a sip of liquor and sighed, "Actually, I think you're a good guy, with good character. But what's the basis of your relationship with Xiaoli? Just for fun, and then go your separate ways after graduation? Or marriage?"

Dawei quickly said, "Of course marriage! I'm from this city, I won't go anywhere!"

Damn! Marriage! You have the nerve to say that? Do you know how much it costs to get married? But with Xiaoli's character, she might agree to a bare marriage? Damn, that's absolutely not acceptable!

Dafei raised his eyelids, and two cold rays shot out, "Our family is poor, and my parents are not in good health. The financial burden is heavy, and I, as the older brother, am not very capable. Have you considered these issues?"

Dawei quickly said, "I know, big brother works hard, and Xiaoli has told me. No matter what difficulties, I will be with Xiaoli—"

Damn, I hate soap operas that poison young people. Watch more palace dramas, it will help you grow up!

Dafei impatiently waved his hand to interrupt, "You have one year left before graduation, right? What are your plans after graduation?"

Dawei quickly said, "I'm preparing for the civil service exam."

Dafei shook his head coldly, "Don't mention the civil service. The average monthly income for a regular civil servant in this city is about 10,000, not much better than me moving bricks and delivering water. With that income, how can you buy a house? How can you support a family? Your parents need support too, right? Don't even think about getting promoted, it takes at least ten years for a new person. You don't want Xiaoli to wait for you for ten years, do you?"

Dawei was stunned, "I—"

Dafei continued to interrupt, "I have many classmates and friends who are getting divorced, the reason is simple, lack of affection! Bullshit, it's just that the wife thinks the husband is poor and incapable, why didn't they think about this before getting married?"

Dawei hurriedly said, "Xiaoli is not that kind of woman!"

Of course, my sister is not that kind of woman! I'm afraid you'll be a failure, and when you come home frustrated, you'll hit your wife! How can such a rare good woman marry a useless man and suffer?

Dafei said seriously, "I'll be straightforward. I'll give you one year, by graduation, you need to earn 300,000, just the down payment for a house in this city. This is the minimum requirement. I'm not being unreasonable, other women would demand a car, a house, and cash upfront. I only ask for a down payment! If you can't do it, I don't want to see you. Borrowing money from relatives is out of the question, I won't let Xiaoli marry a useless debtor."

Dawei was shocked, "300,000 in one year! I still have classes in my senior year—"

Dafei sneered, "What use are those classes? The economy is bad, and your bachelor's degree is less valuable than a vocational school graduate with a skill. In short, I've said my piece, you decide what to do!"

Have the guts to say "don't look down on a poor young man"? If I had your physique, I could earn 100,000 by moving bricks for a year. If I had your looks, I could earn 1,000,000 by being a gigolo for a year! Without real experience, you think you can talk about ideals and the future with sweet talk and get the girl? No way!

For a moment, Dawei couldn't eat, and Dafei drank heavily. The meal ended in a gloomy and unhappy mood.

On the way home, Dafei felt very uncomfortable. Xiaoli would surely be furious when she found out, and I, who am already not well-liked, would be even less liked.

Hmph! I'll be the bad guy, the opportunist, I accept it! I'm this practical and opportunistic! Haven't I suffered enough, been humiliated enough, and seen enough?

...

Dawei, lost in thought, returned to his dormitory. Passing by the school convenience store, he suddenly remembered something and turned back to buy a pack of cigarettes. He sat in the dormitory, coughing and choking, smoking one after another. This was his first time smoking.

After a while, the dormitory door opened. His roommate Dabing came back excitedly with a big box, and upon smelling the smoke, he was surprised, "Wow, Dawei is smoking? Heartbreak?"

Dawei said irritably, "Get lost! What's that?"

Dabing laughed, "You won't understand, it's the hottest thing globally! Get rich overnight! I won't go home for the winter break!"

Dawei was stunned, "Get rich overnight?"

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