flstandardbreds Chapter 174 Dogs look down on people
Chapter 174 Dogs look down on people
Seeing Li Mu's straightforwardness, Chen Hao became even more jealous: "Li Mu, what future do you have staying here? Why don't you come south with me? I'll help you get rich, I guarantee you'll earn more than you are now! Look at you, you're not bad looking, just a bit short, but as long as you come with me, I guarantee you'll make something of yourself!"
Li Mu sneered inwardly as he listened to Chen Hao's words.
He never expected that after all these years, Moses Chan would still be so fond of showing off and belittling others.
"Thank you for your kind offer. I just like staying in the village, farming, and doing vegetable supply. I think it's great, very fulfilling. I don't like going south. Although there are more opportunities there, the competition is also fierce, and it's not suitable for me."
Chen Hao, enraged, retorted, "Why are you so stubborn? Look at you, dressed so plainly, not even wearing a single designer brand item. Look at me, I'm decked out in designer brands from head to toe, all earned through hard work in the south. If you come with me, I guarantee you can live the same life as me."
Li Mu looked at his designer clothes and felt a little disdainful.
He knew that Chen Hao had bought these designer brands with his family's money; he himself had no talent whatsoever.
There's no need for him to deliberately undermine us. We're all from the same place, and we'll run into each other all the time. There's no need to make things too tense.
"It's not that I don't like brand names, it's just that I don't think it's necessary. Clothes are just about comfort; there's no need to chase after those empty titles. Besides, although my business is doing well now, I don't want to be too ostentatious. You should understand the principle of keeping your wealth hidden, right?"
Chen Hao had been pampered all these years, so he couldn't stand Li Mu's words. He immediately turned ashen with anger: "What did you say? How dare you talk to me like that? Do you know that everything you have now is a gift from me! If I hadn't left the village to work hard in the south back then, you would still be toiling in the fields for food!"
He just couldn't stand Li Mu's arrogant and humble attitude. He was clearly doing better than Li Mu now, but Li Mu didn't seem to envy him at all, which made him feel very embarrassed.
Back in school, Li Mu's pretty face attracted girls, and his grades were better than his, which made him resentful ever since.
Li Mu's calm and composed demeanor only fueled his anger.
"What are you pretending to be? I'm trying to help you get rich, and you don't appreciate it! Who do you think you are now? You're just a vegetable vendor who grows crops!"
Li Jianjun immediately became furious: "Chen Hao, what did you say? Say it again!"
He grabbed Li Mu and pulled him behind him protectively: "Brother Mu is our brother, so stop talking nonsense! Who do you think you are? You're just a rich second-generation kid who lives off your family! What skills do you have? What right do you have to talk about Brother Mu like that?"
Chen Hao was stunned by Li Jianjun's words; he hadn't expected Li Jianjun to be so direct in his criticism.
His face turned ashen as he glared at Li Jianjun: "What did you say? How dare you talk to me like that? You fatherless bastard!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jianjun became even more enraged: "Chen Hao, stop talking nonsense! Who do you think you are? You think you're so great just because you've been working hard in the south for a few years? You think you can look down on us? Let me tell you, we don't need your charity! We have our own hands, we can create our own wealth! What do you think your designer clothes and bags represent? They only represent your vanity and shallowness!"
As he spoke, he grabbed Li Mu's arm and said, "Brother Mu, let's go! Don't waste time here with this show-off!"
The other classmates were happy to watch the fun, but Zhang Wei was anxious to stop them, only to be pulled back by her boyfriend.
"Weiwei, where are you going? What are you going up there for? He and Li Jianjun are going to fight, why are you going to get involved? Let's just stay here and see what they can do!"
Just then, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open, and a tall, muscular man wearing a top luxury brand suit walked in, followed by a stylish and beautiful woman. The woman was holding the man's arm, looking very affectionate.
The man frowned upon seeing the scene inside the private room: "What's going on? Why is it so noisy?"
Chen Hao immediately abandoned Li Mu and rushed forward with a fawning expression: "Oh, President Zhao, what brings you here? I'm so sorry for not greeting you sooner!"
Zhao Dakai is now a big real estate tycoon in the city, holding several large projects, and is someone everyone tries to curry favor with.
He had an important dinner appointment tonight, but he canceled it at the last minute. He thought he would relax at a karaoke bar instead. Zhang Wei happened to know Zhao Dakai, so she went up to him and said, "Mr. Zhao, you're here too. What a coincidence, we're having a class reunion together."
Zhao Dakai checked the room number and realized he had gone to the wrong room; the private room he had booked was next door.
But since I was already there, I felt awkward leaving right away, so I nodded and said, "Oh, it's a class reunion. You guys continue, I came to the wrong room."
Upon hearing this, Chen Hao was not about to let the opportunity slip by, and quickly said, "Mr. Zhao, since you're here, it must be fate. Why don't we have a few drinks together? Let me introduce you to my classmates."
Zhao Dakai wanted to refuse, but seeing Chen Hao's enthusiastic expression and glancing at the other people in the private room, he nodded and said, "Alright then, since Chen Hao is so enthusiastic, I'll stay and have a few drinks."
Upon hearing this, Chen Hao was overjoyed. He immediately ordered the waiter to bring several fruit platters and some fine wine and dishes, and then asked the waiter to turn on the loud music in the private room.
Zhao Dakai was surrounded by the crowd and sat in the main seat, while Chen Hao sat next to him, constantly toasting him and introducing the other people in the private room.
Li Mu, Tian Xiaohu, and Li Jianjun squeezed into a corner in the dim light. Zhao Dakai noticed that Li Mu was there at first.
He and Chen Hao weren't close. Given his status, Chen Hao was no match for him. It was only because Chen Hao's father had recently asked him for a favor that he was giving Chen Hao some face and was just going through the motions here.
Zhao Dakai raised his wine glass, clinked it with Chen Hao's, and drank it all in one gulp.
Li Jianjun recognized Zhao Dakai and asked Li Mu, "Brother Mu? Isn't that Young Master Zhao?"
Speaking of which, Li Mu and Zhao Dakai have maintained a cooperative relationship at the restaurant, and Vice Mayor Zhao is Zhao Dakai's uncle.
Li Mu nodded: "Yes, it's him. He has some engineering projects, and our restaurant has been supplying them with food."
Li Jianjun was so happy that he pulled Li Mu to toast Zhao Dakai.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's hurry up and toast General Manager Zhao! Maybe he can introduce us to some big business opportunities in the future!"
Li Mu shook his head and pressed Li Jianjun's shoulder: "Don't rush, let's see how things go first. I know Young Master Zhao. He doesn't drink with others easily unless they need something from him or he thinks highly of them. If we go over now, he might not give us face."
Li Mu didn't care about this trivial matter. This wasn't his home turf, and it depended on whether Chen Hao was willing or not.
Seeing that Li Mu and the other two were still there, Chen Hao's eyes flashed with a cold glint, and he revealed a disdainful smile.