Chapter 72 - 69: Demanding Retirement Money
"Just hearing it makes me angry!" Li Si thought about the scene and felt a surge of anger. It was the same old routine as that time with Wu Dachuan and his mother.
"What can I say? This thing with Kong Dan is definitely not the first, and it won’t be the last. People always have a bit of this mindset: I can only be better than you. If we’re in the same social circle and on equal footing, everything’s fine. You’re good, I’m good, everyone’s good. But the moment a friend from the same level climbs up, gets rich? Just watch — jealousy, resentment, bitterness come flooding in. They won’t think about how much sweat and tears others have poured in while they were out enjoying life; they’ll only dwell on their own misfortunes, how their luck is bad, how nothing they do works."
She patted Li Si on the shoulder. "So, Li Si, there’s no need for you to get this upset. Most of the time, female friends want you to live well, just not *better* than they do! This kind of mentality isn’t uncommon!"
"Listening to you talk is such a relief! Why didn’t I realize before that you’re so good at giving advice?" The dusky evening sunlight streaming in from outside cast a reddish glow on her fair face. Li Si carefully studied Jiang Fan’s features — her bold, arched eyebrows, sharp and calm eyes, slightly pursed lips, always with a hint of seriousness.
"It’s not too late to realize that now! Actually, Li Si, I noticed you last semester! It’s just that you were always with Bai Shasha from the media department, practically inseparable. Since we’re not in the same department, I didn’t really have a chance to talk to you!"
"Alright, then! Let’s reintroduce ourselves. I’m Li Si! Nice to meet you." Li Si smiled warmly and extended her right hand.
Jiang Fan’s lips curled into a light smile. "Hi, I’m Jiang Fan! It’s nice to meet you, too!"
The two exchanged smiles, letting their expressions say what words couldn’t.