Chapter 418 - The Curtain Has Been Lifted (2/2)

Xue Qingyan put these words with body language. Her words made Qin Sheng suddenly enlightened. At the same time, he thought about other things.

Qin Sheng said honestly. “Sister, thank you. I’ve learned a lot.”

“You don’t have to say those things to me. I’m happy for you. I hope you can lead a better life.” Xue Qingyan said.

Qin Sheng suggested, “Sister, I haven’t seen you for two months and it’s Spring Festival now, would you like to go somewhere else and have a drink? I still have a lot to say.”

Xue Qingyan was in a good mood and said yes. “I have enough free time today and some questions for you.”

Qin Sheng stood up. “Let’s go.”

Zhu Qingwen had paid the bill when she left. The restaurant owner sent Qin Sheng and Xue Qingyan to the door and stood there until she saw them get on the car.

“She’s unusual.” Qin Sheng said.

Xue Qingyan explained, “You’re right. She used to work in BJO, an office belonging to the State Council. She got into some trouble and quit, and then she runs this restaurant. That’s why a lot of high-level government officials come here. She’s very sophisticated.”

“Got it.” Qin Sheng nodded.

Xue Qingyan sighed and said, “Qin Sheng, you’ll know more truth after meeting more people. Those big shots are different from people’s impressions of them because they are all good at faking. They all look kind and friendly, but it’s all superficial, and actually means guarding and condescending. You should never judge people by how they treat you, but by how they treat their colleagues and underlings. Most common people think highly of low-profiled celebrities, so they just pretend that. People are likely to assess celebrities by their imagination, after all, they’ll never know the truth. I know a famous person, he never smokes, never drinks, never buys expensive things, and is particularly careful when speaking. Common people all think that he is a perfect and low-profiled person. If you meet him, he will exchange a business card with you. But the truth is that he has a lot of lovers and spends a great deal of money on them. His courtesy is a mask. His phone number and email address are managed by someone else. He will throw your business card away once you say goodbye. How could you know what kind of person he is?”

Qin Sheng learned a lot. It seemed that people would all treat him differently. He asked with interest, “So what about this woman, the restaurant owner?”

“She’s very careful, and polite. It’s different. After all, your small aunt’s husband is so powerful.” Xue Qingyan laughed. She felt good when talking with Qin Sheng. He’s such a smart man, and got her meaning in a second and would keep it in his heart.

Qin Sheng teased. “Sister, your elder brother’s also very powerful.”

Xue Qingyan was not surprised that Qin Sheng knew this. “Since you’ve known that… But you’re so wrong. It’s really difficult to make the final one step. Many people have only one step to the top, but never make it. But things are not that difficult in Shanghai. There are more chances of being transferred.”

Thanks to this new identity, Qin Sheng didn’t feel anxious and nervous when speaking to Xue Qingyan anymore and he could even make some jokes. He giggled and said, “I believe your brother will make it.”

Xue Qingyan suddenly questioned him. “Tell me the truth, have you known this long before? Is it the real cause that you make friends with me?”

Qin Sheng was honest. “You won’t believe me if I say no. But it was too far from me in the past. I thought I would never have a chance to relate to those big shots.”

Xue Qingyan giggled. “Fine. Where are we going? I know a good place.”

“Hengshan Road. But I’m not sure whether it’s open. If not, we can go another time.” Qin Sheng was going to YOUNG, the pub impressed him most.

Xue Qingyan didn’t ask more and nodded, saying yes.

A bodyguard accompanying them from Beijing to Shanghai had been waiting for them downstairs to be their driver. Their car went through two blocks and stopped at a crossroad due to the red light. A Porsche car beside rolled down the window and the man inside the car threw a cigarette butt out and spat toward outside.

Qin Sheng frowned and gave the impolite man a glance, wanting to know who he was.

In a second, Qin Sheng stared at the man with his eyes full of rage.