Chapter 7

Youjia : `` ? ''

Youjia pouted and said: "Consider this as repaying your favor. I originally wanted to treat you to a meal, but now I can save that expense."

Oh dear, how can I possibly accept this?

That would be the best.

You understand nothing

Bai Ze: "... ... I invite you"

Just now, in a moment of impulsiveness, I made a mistake. Now that I have calmed down, Bai Ze feels a sense of regret: "I just introduced you as my girlfriend to Wei Shizhuo, and he must have already spread this news throughout my social circle. Those people are all waiting to laugh at me!"

You Jia looked back at him innocently, trying hard to appear more sincere.

Bai Ze: "Laugh at me for finding a girlfriend, and I ended up with such an unsightly one just to fill the gap."

Youjia let out a sound of confusion, not understanding what this matter had to do with her. Although she had just played along with Boze in a little act, anyone with discernment could see that they were not in a romantic relationship at all. Moreover, given Boze's circumstances, shouldn't a girlfriend be someone who changes frequently? Even if others misunderstood, couldn't she just find some excuse to brush it off?

French cuisine

Although they cannot be considered close, due to Youjia's previous experience with suicide, Boze has long had a considerable understanding of her

Heavens, let a lightning strike this show-off dead, if you are unhappy, come and take my place! ... I would also be willing to have two younger brothers and two younger sisters to compete with me for the inheritance ... . ... The prerequisite is that there must be an inheritance.

Bai Ze looked skeptical and said, "Is that so?"

Baize: "I can hear your heart cursing me."

When Wei Shizhuo walked away, You Jia immediately shook off his arm that was around her.

You are hearing things, I clearly have a lot of sympathy for you

Indeed, every time I encounter that shameless scoundrel, nothing good comes of it

Bai Ze: "... ..."

You want to kill someone to silence them because I found out that you cannot find a girlfriend

With many monks and little porridge, although Boze is the eldest son, he cannot withstand the series of failures in the entrepreneurial ventures. There have long been those who could not bear to see it, speaking ill of him in front of Bo's father. This time, with the investment from Feilong, Boze's father is unwilling to invest another penny; it is still Boze who is scrambling to gather funds.

Boze does not believe in the supernatural; upon seeing the booming popularity of 3D online games, he proceeded to invest in the development of 3D online games

Bai Ze still wanted to say something when the phone rang at an inopportune moment

Moreover, it is precisely because You Jia is not part of the circle that Bai Ze belongs to that Bai Ze does not need to worry about her spreading things around

You got me, haha

At that time, 2D online games were extremely popular in the country, and almost all companies engaged in the development of 2D online games made considerable profits, with companies like Shangfang emerging during that period

Bai Ze: "... ..."

I said that encountering that wretched person, Wei Shizhuo, would bring no good! He let out a cold laugh and said to You Jia: "Right now, a friend is calling to ask if I have a girlfriend. Perhaps tomorrow my old man will call to ask me too"

If the Bai family were like the Wei family, with only Bai Ze as the sole heir, that would be one thing. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Bai Ze's mother passed away early, and his father remarried twice. In addition to Bai Ze, there are also two sons and two daughters, which means Bai Ze has two younger brothers and two younger sisters

Baize seemed to sense her doubts and took a deep breath: "This matter must be explained from the beginning"

Youjia: "Alright, can we make it brief? I am in a hurry to have lunch"

Bai Ze: "Italian cuisine or French cuisine?"

Yes. Youjia took a sip of soda to wash down the taste of the steak she had just finished. In light of the grand meal, she sincerely inquired, "I think I understand your distress, but what is the inevitable connection between this and being laughed at for having a girlfriend?"

First, let it be clear that you should not call me to disturb me if there is nothing important

Due to the global popularity of "World of Warcraft," the few high-quality 3D online games in the domestic market are essentially imitations of "World of Warcraft." Given Bai Dashao's character, he certainly would not want to casually present a shoddy and hastily produced work for others to look down upon. However, high-quality products are also built with money, and 3D games inevitably require more cost and time than 2D games. In the IT industry, time equates to money, which signifies updates and iterations. Consumers, who are often fickle, cannot be expected to wait indefinitely for you. For a game to become a hit, it not only needs to have good quality but also must be launched at the right time. Of course, he would not want to casually present a shoddy and hastily produced work for others to look down upon, but high-quality products are also built with money, and 3D games inevitably require more cost and time than 2D games. In the IT industry, time equates to money, which signifies updates and iterations. Consumers, who are often fickle, cannot be expected to wait indefinitely for you. For a game to become a hit, it not only needs to have good quality but also must be launched at the right time.

Bai Ze: "... ... It is not that I cannot find a girlfriend, but rather that I am unwilling to look for one, OK?"

She saw that Boze did not deny it, and her tone became extremely incredulous: "No way, so I really guessed it right?"

Bai Ze angrily said: "Who says I have never had a girlfriend? I just do not engage in casual relationships!"

Did he underestimate her intelligence before

After saying this, he sighed with a sense of melancholy: "You see, the rich also have their own troubles. Do you think I am happy just because I don't have to suffer from heartbreak and unemployment like you do? Every social class has its own unique challenges. You always view others from the perspective of your own world, and that is not right... Hey, what kind of expression is that?"

Bai Ze: "... ..."

Youjia understood: "No need to explain, explanation is just a disguise. I know you can't find a girlfriend, I won't discriminate against you. Alright, let's leave it at that, goodbye"

Bai Ze: "Have you not understood yet?"

Baize: "Hehe, if you want to save money, just say so"

What are you joking about?

Bai Ze: "... ..."

Bai Ze did not notice her embarrassment; he was recounting his own matters

After these two incidents, the Bai family basically concluded that Bai Ze lacked the talent for business and believed that he was not focused on his proper work. Instead of engaging in solid industries, he spent his days meddling in the so-called internet industry. It is important to understand that in the eyes of the Bai family, the internet is equivalent to a bubble, and once the economic situation deteriorates, it could easily become the first victim.

Unfortunately, the goddess of fate did not stand by Boze once again. A year later, when the company he invested in finally completed the production of the game, the 3D game market had already been largely divided. Boze could only secure a small portion of it, and this small piece continued to shrink over time, ultimately unable to escape the fate of ceasing operations.

Bai Ze also invested in the development of a 2D online game, but his luck was not very good. He happened to encounter the period when 2D games were transitioning to 3D. Apart from a few early market leaders in the 2D online game sector that managed to maintain profitability, most newcomers ceased operations as the consumer market gradually favored 3D online games. When Bai Ze's 2D online game was launched, it faced this awkward situation. Naturally, the investment went down the drain, resulting in a total loss.

Bai Ze did not expect that this woman, after just one day of not seeing her, had reached an unprecedented level of shamelessness, with no limits whatsoever

In the early years of Boze's entrepreneurial journey, it coincided with the peak of China's entry into the IT era. The young and ambitious Boze was unwilling to follow in the footsteps of his elders and was determined to carve out a new path for himself. Thus, he set his sights on the online gaming industry and plunged headlong into it

You cannot leave

Youjia sympathetically said: "I understand"

Bai Ze: "... ... Don't act like a chaste and virtuous woman. You haven't suffered any loss, have you? Just now, the way others looked at me clearly indicated that they thought I was at a disadvantage!"

She turned to leave, but was caught by Boze, who pulled her back by the collar of her clothes

Youjia was baffled: "This doesn't make sense, does it? Do your family members have to meet every girlfriend you have in a serious manner? Can't you just find some excuse to avoid it? Either say you broke up, or just say—wait a minute!" Suddenly, she had a flash of inspiration, "I understand!"

It is only for this reason that it can explain why your family and friends are so curious as soon as they hear that you have a girlfriend

Bai Ze: "The current company of the Bai family has shares held by my mother. Before she passed away, she left the shares to me, but I can only receive them after I get married"

Bai Ze: "... ..."

In the elegantly designed restaurant, You Jia felt a twinge of regret for suggesting they dine on French cuisine. Although she was not entirely ignorant of the etiquette associated with Western dining, her attire and demeanor were, after all, incongruous with the surroundings. In order to save money, she had never asked Yu Tao to take her in and out of high-end restaurants. To her, this place felt like another world, and she was an uninvited guest who had stumbled in by chance.

Youjia elongated the tone: "Oh---"

The Bai family and the Wei family have been family friends for generations. Bai Ze and Wei Shizhuo grew up together, and logically, their friendship should be quite good. However, quite the opposite is true, as Wei Shizhuo has always overshadowed Bai Ze throughout their lives. The former seems to be favored by the goddess of fate, as everything he does, whether in academics or career, goes smoothly. Even after graduating, when he used the first pot of gold given by his family to start a company, it thrived remarkably. In contrast, Bai Ze's situation has been rather bleak.

Bai Ze: "Communicating with someone like you, who has a deficit in intelligence, is truly a painful experience... What I mean is, if that wretched person Wei Shizhu goes around spreading rumors, it would be one thing for my friends to mock me for having poor judgment, but if my family were to find out about your existence, they would definitely insist that I bring you to meet them!"

Bai Ze: "... you are overthinking it. Leave me a phone number. Wei Shizhuo has already seen you. If things go poorly, he might mention you to my family and friends. To be on the safe side, there may be a need for you in the future."

You Jia: "Oh"

Bai Ze took a deep breath, feeling that he was truly shooting himself in the foot, because once the story began, it had to be told from start to finish: "I once had a girlfriend, and we had reached the stage of discussing marriage, but later we realized that we were not suitable for each other, so we broke up"

This woman actually guessed it to be about 80 or 90 percent accurate

Youjia thought for a moment and handed the phone to him

After some thought, I added another sentence: "It's okay, after all, I have been dumped before, I understand how you feel"

San Lai Bo Ze still has matters that require You Jia's assistance; otherwise, there would be no need to engage in such lengthy discussions with her

Bai Ze: "... ... The point is that you are unbearable to look at. Are you selectively ignoring the second half of the sentence?"

You won't be able to find a girlfriend

Youjia clapped his hands and said: "That makes sense! Because you were dumped, and after that, you kept your distance from women, so when the people around you hear you admit that you have a girlfriend, their first reaction will definitely be to believe it, because you wouldn't joke about such a thing"

Youjia saw him making a phone call and waved her hand, intending to take her leave. However, to her surprise, the other party firmly grasped her arm, preventing her from leaving. After saying just a few words on the phone, he hung up, and his expression was not very pleasant.

Bai Ze, it is incredible: "What exactly did I do to make you so confident? You said, I will change."

If it were someone else, Bai Ze might not say so much to her, but You Jia is an exception

However, he felt it necessary to clarify: "First of all, I am not the one who was dumped. Secondly, I do not keep my distance from women. Do you think that just because someone is wealthy, they must spend every day in nightclubs and casually support any escort they encounter? I call this self-respect, do you understand?"

Youjia looked at him with a strange expression and said, "Don't tell me you've never had a girlfriend."

Youjia: "I only know that you cannot find a girlfriend. As a second-generation rich person, how is it that you cannot find a girlfriend? Is it because you have some hidden ailment?"