Who Would Fall in Love After Being Reborn?

TL: Etude

“Why does it seem like I’m the only one in this world living such a fragmented life?”

“Actually, many people are like you, but everyone prefers to show only their best side. When you feel lonely, others might be even lonelier than you.”

“Then why does it feel like I’m the only one living such a hard life?”

“Everyone has their own struggles, just that they don’t speak of them until they’re on the brink of collapse. After all, life must go on, and if you don’t hold yourself up, no one else will.”

Gao Dawei didn’t believe it: “Give me an example!”

“On my uncle’s birthday, he chased after a water truck, crying all the way.”

“Why?”

Jiang Qin pursed his lips: “Because that day, only the water truck ‘sang’ Happy Birthday to him.”

“Holy fuck…”

“Come on, let’s have a drink.” Jiang Qin lifted his glass.

Gao Dawei imagined himself chasing a water truck on the street, and suddenly felt overwhelmed: “I don’t care about myself, but, bro, how heartbroken would my parents be if they knew about this?”

“Gao, they would only be sad to see you not doing well, not for you making the right choices.”

“But I, I’m over forty and don’t even have a child!”

“If we can’t even take care of ourselves, why bring a child into this world to suffer? There are billions of people in the world; the burden of procreation doesn’t fall on us.”

Hearing this, Gao Dawei felt even more overwhelmed.

…

Gao Dawei’s milk tea shop wasn’t a small storefront like Xi Tian’s but a spacious store of about forty to fifty square meters, complete with a resting area, restroom, and an additional small storage room not counted in the space. This was why the milk tea shop was so popular.

While Jiang Qin and Gao Dawei were drinking and chatting, a crowd had already gathered outside the door.

Some were merchants who also wanted to negotiate a price.

Some were friends who came to see Gao Dawei.

But the door of the milk tea shop was locked by Jiang Qin earlier, so no one could get in, and they had to wait outside.

Half an hour later, Jiang Qin opened the door of the milk tea shop and walked out under the astonished gaze of the crowd. He stood on the steps and took a deep breath.

“Boss, how did it go? Did you make a deal?”

Wei Lanlan got out of the car, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Jiang Qin.

“It’s signed. Take the contract back with you.”

Jiang Qin handed her the contract and walked into the night, unzipping his jacket to let the cool breeze in.

Wei Lanlan took the contract, stunned for a moment, then quickly checked it. After confirming the signatures, she blinked in amazement.

She knew very well who Gao Dawei was. After all, their marketing team had called for three days without managing to negotiate even a penny off.

Such a tough guy, really tamed by the boss?

Meanwhile, sobs were heard from inside the milk tea shop, filled with the indescribable sorrow of an adult. Those standing outside looked at each other in bewilderment.

“What’s going on?”

“Seems like they were talking and started crying.”

Among the murmurs, the nearby merchants and friends who had come to see Gao Dawei all walked in and found him holding his drink, tears streaming down his face, but with a certain relief in his expression.

Seeing this, everyone couldn’t help but exchange glances, surprised.

A young man, not even twenty, made a forty-something-year-old hot-tempered man cry?

It was hard to believe, considering the gap in age and life experiences. It seemed almost like a joke.

Of course, there were also nearby merchants who were skeptical, feeling that signing a contract over drinks was problematic.

After all, if the other party had signed the contract while drunk, even if the signature on the contract was clear and proper, it would have no legal effect.

But when they entered, they discovered that only half of one of the two bottles of liquor had been drunk, and the other hadn’t even been opened, still sealed tightly.

It turned out that what truly intoxicates people is not alcohol, but stories.

“Gao Dawei, are you alright?”

“I’m fine. I’ve had a realization. Tomorrow, I’ll go back to my hometown to see my parents. It’s not right to keep delaying. I’ve also transferred the ownership of the milk tea shop. You all can disperse now.”

…

Meanwhile, Jiang Qin sat down on a bench not far away. Although he hadn’t drunk much, he still felt the strong taste of alcohol in his mouth.

Using a person’s vulnerabilities to win them over is a common tactic in business negotiations.

Once you empathize with someone, they tend to develop an emotional dependence on you.

This is especially true for people who have experienced heartbreak, divorce, or family tragedies. They are vulnerable because they desperately need emotional support.

It’s like when Chai Jing interviewed Stephen Chow, and he thanked her twice. The phrase “you understand me” is truly powerful.

But perhaps because Gao Dawei’s life bore too many similarities to his own, Jiang Qin felt like he was looking in a mirror while trying to win him over.

Where, then, was his own emotional anchor?

Jiang Qin fell silent for a moment and then realized his fingers were unconsciously playing out a gentle strumming motion.

Well, well, caught you there, didn’t I? You indeed have your own thoughts!

“Boss, have you drunk too much?” Wei Lanlan came over with the contract in hand.

Jiang Qin casually waved his hand: “No, alcohol is like water to me, but I definitely can’t drive now. You go back by taxi first. I’ll take a walk around.”

“Alright, just be careful.”

“Don’t worry, go on.”

Jiang Qin walked for a while and then called Guo Zihang, asking where he was. He replied that he was in the dormitory.

Guo’s nights were not particularly eventful. He either played games or read s in the dorm, like most university students without a partner.

Since Jiang Qin wasn’t in a hurry, he went to the dorm to chat with Guo Zihang.

“Jiang, did you really manage to get the milk tea shop?”

“Yeah, but the promotion campaign can’t start yet. Don’t worry, you’ll get to buy a Yadea soon. Imagine riding with a beautiful girl on the back seat, wouldn’t that be grand?” Jiang Qin joked like a capitalist, painting a bright picture for Guo.

Guo Zihang pouted: “I like women older and more mature than me.”

Jiang Qin stiffened for a moment: “Then go straight for it. Carry a mature lady on the back seat, unlimited charm.”

After hearing this, Guo Zihang felt a lot more relaxed. Then he remembered something and lowered his voice: “By the way, Jiang, Chu Siqi has been bombarding me with messages recently, non-stop for three hours from eight to eleven at night. It scared the hell out of me.”

“…”

“And then?”

“She was asking if you were with Feng Nanshu, and when you two got together. If I didn’t reply, she just kept sending messages, and I hardly slept all night.”

After hearing this, Jiang Qin’s breath hitched slightly: “You didn’t end up telling her everything, did you?”

“No, I learned my lesson this time. I just told her I didn’t know.” Guo Zihang patted his chest.

“…”

Jiang Qin knew Guo’s personality. He was the type who couldn’t say no to anyone, always smiling and friendly. So, unless someone was an enemy, he couldn’t ignore their messages.

But managing to say “I don’t know” was definitely a sign of growth for Guo.

“Just saying ‘I don’t know’ is fine, no need to say more.”

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