Chapter 22

Lu Tai knew that Sun Fat's idol was the celebrity Liu Yifei, and his standards for finding a girlfriend naturally and unconsciously matched those of Liu Yifei. However, the person in the photo was actually the real Liu Yifei. Lu Tai, of course, would not mistake such a public figure.

He glanced at Sun Fat, who was grinning from ear to ear, then picked up the photo and examined it carefully. He then said to Sun Fat, "Who did you get to Photoshop this? Don't tell me it looks real."

Sun Fat reached out and took the photo back from Lu Tai, wiped it on his chest, and then put it to his nose to smell it. He then said with a smile, "You don't need to worry about that. In any case, she is my girlfriend now."

Lu Tai smiled helplessly and replied, "Fatso, seriously, there's a limit to your fantasies. Saying Liu Yifei is your girlfriend is fine with me, but don't let others know. They'll think you're a stalker."

Sun Fat raised his glass and clinked it with Lu Tai's, then said, "I'm just telling you. If it were anyone else, would I tell them such an important secret?"

"Bullshit secret. You just want to drink. You found some far-fetched reason to come here and drink," Lu Tai said, taking a sip of his drink.

"Hehe, seriously, what do you think of this photo?" Sun Fat asked.

Lu Tai nodded and said, "Just from the compositing technique, it's quite professional and could fool a lot of people."

"That's good enough. Do you know? Liu Yifei is coming to Jibei City. I heard she's promoting a brand and will have a fan meet-and-greet. We should go and get her to sign this photo. That would be perfect," Sun Fat said excitedly.

"We?" Lu Tai shook his head and said, "Don't include me. You go by yourself. These fan meet-and-greets are full of middle school students. Just thinking about the screaming makes my head hurt."

"No way," Sun Fat shook his head and said, "You have to come with me."

Lu Tai put down his chopsticks and said seriously, "Fatso, you're not a kid anymore. Can we be a bit more normal? I understand that Liu Yifei is your idol. Who doesn't have an idol? Even if you keep fantasizing that she's your girlfriend, I can accept it. But if you really act on it, especially at a fan meet-and-greet for brain-dead fans... sigh... I can't go with you. Let me tell you, the organizers have everything planned out. Do you think anyone can just get close to Liu Yifei for a signature? Wake up and be realistic. Go to work, find a girlfriend, and when you bring a real girlfriend next time, I'll treat you both to a big meal."

Sun Fat also put down his chopsticks and said, "Why do you think I'm not serious? Do you think I haven't done any work? Ha, I'll tell you, I can get someone to Photoshop this photo and guarantee that Liu Yifei will sign it for me..."

Seeing Sun Fat's confident look, Lu Tai was taken aback. He frowned and said, "You mean... you've really contacted the organizers?"

"Haha, smart. Let me tell you, Liu Yifei's meet-and-greet is sponsored by our factory. As you said, the fans are carefully selected, only a hundred people. I have a good relationship with the head of our factory's publicity department, so I took this opportunity... to be one of the hundred people..." Sun Fat said proudly.

Lu Tai nodded, admiring Sun Fat's persistence. He said, "After all this, you're inviting me to share your 'joy.' Alright..." He raised his glass and said, "Congratulations on making it into the top hundred brain-dead fans. Cheers."

"You see, what brain-dead fans..." Sun Fat said with a smile.

"Exactly, brain-dead fans. Are you drinking or not?"

"Drinking..." Sun Fat raised his glass and drank it all in one go.

"Ts~~~" Sun Fat smacked his lips and then sighed, "Chinese female celebrities... in my view, if we categorize them by 'mushrooms,' Liu Yifei is definitely a pink mushroom. Look at her walking posture, it's very compact, unlike that international cypress. Her appearance is not just beautiful, but transcendent. Do you understand what 'transcendent' means? Sigh... from your expression, it's hard for you to understand. This world of ours is mundane, but transcending it makes you a deity... That's why celebrities become celebrities, there's a reason for it..."

Lu Tai didn't say anything because he knew that at this moment, Sun Fat would start pontificating. This time, Sun Fat started from the perspective of 'mushrooms' and used the concept of transcendence to lead the conversation into the entertainment industry, as if he were a seasoned agent.

Sun Fat rambled for half an hour, drinking three glasses of wine, while Lu Tai listened quietly. When Sun Fat paused, Lu Tai finally said, "Sigh... Fatso, linking the 'mushroom theory' with transcendence, you're quite something."

"Hehe, I have plenty of theories, but unfortunately, heaven doesn't give us such opportunities. I tell you, if I had the chance to enter high society... humph, I'd dominate the business world, the political arena, and the entertainment industry, no problem. But that's what I just said, it's fate. Who has a good father? Of course... you're even worse off, you don't even have a father. So..."

Lu Tai replied, "So, you always come to me because I'm worse off, and you feel superior. Damn it."

"No, no, that's not what I mean," Sun Fat hurriedly said, "Lu Tai, I may not be good at many things, but I'm good at reading people."

"Bullshit."

"Really... take you, for example. You have potential, I saw that a long time ago. As I said, you're not an ordinary person, but you lack opportunities. Given the same opportunities, you have much more potential than me. Speaking of opportunities, they can be anything. Maybe a benefactor, maybe a sum of money, maybe a coincidence, or even an incredible encounter. It's all predestined. Don't disbelieve this..."

If it were before, Lu Tai would have dismissed Sun Fat's words as nonsense, but now... he subconsciously moved his wrist, touching the watch. After experiencing the movie world, how could he not believe in the existence of deities?

Seeing Lu Tai's serious expression, Sun Fat thought he had hit a nerve and continued, "Also, your biggest problem is that you're too self-centered, meaning... your social circle is too narrow. What? Are you really waiting for a gold brick to fall from the sky and hit you?"

"If it were a gold brick, I'd probably be dead," Lu Tai interjected.

"Ts, that's what I mean. Sometimes, opportunities need to be seized. Living a life of routine, you won't even notice opportunities when they come. You need to engage more with society, meet more people. For example, if a big boss sees you and thinks, 'Hey, this guy is good, quiet and steady, let's make him a driver...' Isn't that an opportunity?"

"I can't drive," Lu Tai said.

Sun Fat rubbed his forehead and said, "My God, can you at least wash a car?"

"Why would I wash a car for someone? I'm fine being an electrician," Lu Tai replied.

"I was just giving an example," Sun Fat said irritably.

Lu Tai smiled and said, "Actually, I understand what you mean. The key is, our mindsets are different. Your realm is higher, and I'm content with my current life. I'm quite satisfied with how things are."

Sun Fat smiled, picked up his chopsticks, and took a bite of food. He then said, "Sigh, sometimes it's good to be like you, not competing with the world. Eighty percent of Chinese people are like you, which is why our country, despite its large population, is easy to manage."

Hearing this, Lu Tai knew it was bad. Sun Fat was about to shift the conversation to national affairs. He quickly said, "Whatever, let's drink. We have to work tomorrow, let's finish this and go home."

Sun Fat laughed and said, "Alright, I'll follow your lead today, but you have to come with me to the meet-and-greet."

"Damn, you're already selected, why do you need me? Besides, I'm not selected, they won't let me in," Lu Tai complained.

"No problem, you come with me, just stay outside the security line. I won't feel confident without you. What if I get too excited and kiss Liu Yifei?" Sun Fat said.

"Grass, she's your girlfriend, kiss her if you want," Lu Tai laughed.

Sun Fat was speechless, pointing at Lu Tai, unable to say a word for a long time...

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