Chapter 10: The Pursuit of Beauty Becomes a Parody

They are definitely not a regular customer of the store, yet they do not seem to be a complete stranger either. Curiously, they do not have a thick accent either!

This fellow actually has some self-awareness! ... Then we need something even more intense ... Jian Fan smiled, quickly pondering in his mind, and said nonchalantly: "Brother Guo introduces the door, but wooing girls relies on oneself. I am merely telling you the approach; you can choose for yourself, it doesn't have to be a direct copy ... If the first method doesn't work, switch to the second one! Listen carefully! A woman's second heart is curiosity; if you can touch her curiosity, you have succeeded halfway!"

Jian Fan said slowly and calmly, secretly thinking to himself, this fat man won't turn back until he hits the south wall, so I might as well let him hit it harder.

Fei Pangzi observed Jian Fan's face, which was fluctuating between joy and anger, and thought that Jian Fan was about to unleash his wrath. However, to his surprise, Jian Fan let out a long sigh. Listening to the absence of anyone outside, he squinted and smiled, saying: "Fei Pin, although you have done a lot for me, you haven't suffered any losses either; I haven't been taken advantage of too lightly... Well, since you've put it this way, I can't owe you a favor. But how can I help you with picking up girls? I can't do the flirting, chatting, or sleeping with them for you, can I?" He continued with a smile: "Fei Pin, although you have done a lot for me, you haven't suffered any losses either; I haven't been taken advantage of too lightly... Well, since you've put it this way, I can't owe you a favor. But how can I help you with picking up girls? I can't do the flirting, chatting, or sleeping with them for you, can I? ... Besides, look at Jiang Dijia; she is probably two or three years older than us. She might already have a partner, and if not, a woman as beautiful as her has likely been through several suitors... I wouldn't dare pursue this woman; you go ahead. Isn't that like a little lamb teasing a big wolf, just offering meat right to her mouth? Even throwing away the little money your father saved up wouldn't necessarily have much effect."

The reasoning is correct, but the method is absolutely wrong! This approach might work on a naive young girl, but to win over a sophisticated urban beauty, one must definitely spend a considerable amount of money. However, the key to this is something that Fei Shiqing's mind will never comprehend.

Two guests ordered two servings of earthen pot braised pork, and they did not want any drinks. They urged for the dishes to be served quickly. Jianfan responded and reported the order, feeling somewhat surprised. Suddenly, he slapped his thigh and touched the crumpled piece of paper in his pocket, thinking how fortunate it was that the photo printing paper was sturdy; otherwise, it would have been used in the restroom long ago

Jian Fan chuckled, knowing that the more this matter was stirred, the worse it would become. Although they had only met twice, Jiang Dajia could tell that she was a well-mannered woman, both elegant and composed, with a discernible taste in her speech. Given the unpleasant nature of the fat man's character, if he were to bring up such a chaotic topic, it would be necessary to either call the police or treat him as a lunatic and drive him out.

During dinner time, another busy day begins. It starts at 6:00 PM and continues until around 10:00 PM! In the small county town, there is not much nightlife; except for special occasions, there are generally far fewer people in the evening compared to noon. Once the kitchen work is done, Jianfan, besides occasionally helping as a server, also assists Shuisheng and Sanqiang with sweeping the floor, wiping the tables, and washing the dishes. If Taohua's accounts are incorrect, she also needs to ask her cousin for help. In the shop, apart from the kind yet authoritative Jian Zhongshi, several rural relatives seem to prefer Jianfan a bit more!

Jian Fan's expression fluctuated unpredictably. Fei Shi Qing, however, did not care about the consequences. Seeing that Jian Fan was not angry, he approached with a smile: "No, no, no... Brother Guo! It's very simple, not as complicated as you think! ... Just teach me what to say when I meet her? What can I say to make the beauty favor me? ... I've been thinking about it since I returned this morning, and I couldn't even sleep at noon, yet I still couldn't figure out what to say. You mentioned bringing a bottle of wine; when I see her, what should I say? I have nothing to say. ... I'm afraid that as soon as I open my mouth, I'll scare the girl away." ... I've been thinking about it since I returned this morning, and I couldn't even sleep at noon, yet I still couldn't figure out what to say. You mentioned bringing a bottle of wine; when I see her, what should I say? I have nothing to say. ... I'm afraid that as soon as I open my mouth, I'll scare the girl away.

Fei Shiqing has never minded his weight! He often boasts that his body full of fat is the "result of reform and opening up"

Jian Fan smiled mischievously, clearly trying to lead Fei Shiqing into a trap. Looking up briefly, Fei Shiqing's smiling face had already turned into a crooked pumpkin. After thinking for a long time, Fei Shiqing finally murmured in response: "Brother Guo, this won't do, right? I can't come up with such nonsense. Besides, my entire being is a tremendous achievement of the reform and opening-up. ... To say that someone like me, a post-80s generation, has suffered hardships and endured pain, who would believe that? I don't even believe it myself!"

With a soft sound, it fell with a thud.

I just want to have a conversation with the picture book

At that moment, Jian Fan thought that Fatty Fei had probably been kicked out and was sitting alone on the riverbank feeling dejected. Just as he was contemplating whether to call and comfort Fatty Fei's wounded spirit, two customers entered the shop. As usual, he politely welcomed them inside. The two customers insisted on a private room instead of sitting in the main hall. Upon entering the private room and while smilingly introducing the dishes, Jian Fan suddenly felt a stir in his heart... These two people seemed inexplicably familiar... very familiar, as if he had seen them somewhere before, yet he couldn't recall at that moment...

Yes, yes, understood

Go ahead, take your time to digest this. Make sure to time it right; after their Audi has been parked in the yard for two hours, you can go! If you go too early, they might be having a meal; if you go too late, they might be taking a shower, which would be inconvenient... Go and have my dad write down a recipe for Rehmannia and Fo-Ti soup. Start the conversation with food; I don't need to teach you that, do I? Then gradually expand the topic. Just avoid saying anything inappropriate; the rest you can say freely. How long you talk will depend on your skill." Jian Fan said. After cleaning the fish, she poured the dirty water down the drain and turned around, only to find Fatty Fei had already rushed out impatiently.

Applying the principles of Marxism-Leninism to the practicalities of courting, elevating the trivial matters between men and women to a theoretical level, was an exclusive invention of Room 606 during university, with the original creator being Jian Fan

This fat man, I kindly advised you but you did not listen, and even made fun of my embarrassing moments... If you are not subjected to some setbacks, you will never know your own worth

I will provide you with two options; you may choose for yourself. Once you have finished listening, leave immediately

It is them, it is them...! In an instant, Jian Fan's heart raced wildly. Cursing under his breath, "Damn it, this group of wanted criminals, I've been hiding and escaping, and now this is what I get. I managed to evade two of them, and the other two came looking for me at home. It's one thing to fail an exam or be wrongly accused, but... can I not keep running into such reckless people? Is there no way to live in peace... can I not keep running into such reckless people? Is there no way to live in peace...

Jian Fan held up two fingers, observing Fei Shiqing's attentive demeanor while he himself was busy collecting materials and fishing. He said, "Time is of the essence, and a prolonged campaign is not feasible, so you must be prepared to launch quick and decisive harassment attacks! Women are most easily moved by sympathy, and the simplest way to approach them is to find a way to elicit that sympathy! Some women are very proud; they do not appreciate humor, sincerity, or charm, and they certainly do not like extravagance. Therefore, the quickest way to touch their hearts is to feign pity. If necessary, you can fabricate a tragic backstory, claiming you had an unfortunate childhood, that your parents abandoned you, that your beloved girlfriend left you in despair, that you are disillusioned with life, that your family has a dark past, that you once attempted suicide, or that you have been beaten and hospitalized... If you can make yourself cry or make the other person cry, then you have succeeded; you will have created an opportunity for conversation. Women are inherently maternal towards men; they possess a nurturing instinct, and from sympathy can arise love. Who knows, they might even come to like you in the future... According to Marxist principles, the two aspects of a contradiction can transform into one another; sympathy might just turn into love at any moment, do you understand?

Jianfan continued to peel the fish scales without pause, speaking with the confident demeanor of someone who has been through it all: "You see, this fairy girl is of a proper background, so one must use the unconventional to counter the conventional, to pique her curiosity... When conversing with her, avoid lofty topics; what is elegance? You don't understand it at all! You can start by critiquing modern literary trends, nauseating designs, postmodern cultural phenomena, and pseudo-humanism. What approach should you take? Yes, parody; girls are interested in parody, and you excel at it. No matter how elegant something is, it cannot withstand your parody. Discuss the intrinsic connections between counterfeit culture and traditional culture, tell her about the relationship between Freud and Andy Lau, talk about the battles between Guan Gong, Bruce Lee, and Jackie Chan; you are quite adept at weaving these tales! ... Discuss the impending rise of the 'Cultural Revolution of Ignorance' resulting from the theory that 'reading is useless'; you have deep insights into this, and you should be at the level of a revolutionary pioneer, no need for me to teach you. Then, it would be best to ramble on about Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, and Romain Rolland... Anything goes, just like how we used to chat aimlessly in our university dorms at night... Reach a point where you don't even know what you're talking about, and that would be just fine! ... In this way, time will pass unnoticed, and you will have succeeded. How about that?"

Fei Shiqing couldn't help but laugh! Jian Fan not only possesses exceptional culinary skills, but also had quite a way with women during his school days. With Brother Guo's guidance, he could benefit for a lifetime

As Jian Fan spoke these words, the image of that graceful figure in white, as pure as snow, vividly appeared before his eyes. He could even still savor the faint scent of jasmine lingering in his nostrils. He thought to himself, not to mention that Fatty Fei was in a state of anxious urgency, even he felt a stirring in his heart at the sight of that beauty. However, Jian Fan was not as oblivious as Fatty Fei; this beauty was like a concept sports car worth two million at an auto show—something to admire but not to touch. The thought of taking it home was even more unrealistic; one would have to forgo eating and drinking, selling their essence and blood for two lifetimes, and still not be able to afford it.

This statement indeed makes sense. Upon hearing it, Fei Shiqing's eyes widened, and he dared not breathe, attentively listening and memorizing every word.

One can find joy amidst hardship, and indeed, it is not lonely. Although working in a restaurant can be exhausting, with a lively and cheerful disposition, one does not truly feel overwhelmed. Even in the absence of Fatty, the source of joy, the laughter in the establishment remains unceasing

Fei Shiqing chuckled and nodded as if he had been taught, saying: "Hmm... Hmm... I know this!"

Several people outside were busy peeling garlic and picking vegetables. As soon as I got up, I heard Fatty Fei respectfully speaking to my father: "Uncle Jian, look at this! A bottle of good wine to honor you. By the way, let me write down a recipe for a health remedy with Fuling and He Shou Wu... It's not for me, it's for my mom! Yes, yes, it's coming right up..."

Jian Fan, upon hearing this, did not respond directly. With a smile on his face, he looked at Fei Shiqing, who was eagerly waiting for more, and slowly said: "You young man have quite the lustful intentions, don't you? Are you hoping that I will teach you how to chat with beautiful women, to the point where the heavens and the earth seem to fade away, and the sun and moon lose their light, so that you can take advantage of the situation, am I right?"

Ah! By the way... Fei Shiqing nodded with a smile

Ah no! I just want to get to know you, https://wwwhetushu.com, looking a few more times is also a form of happiness! Who knows, it might even lead to something more!

... ...

Until just past nine, when the store was about to close, Jian Fan suddenly thought of Fei Shiqing. Just thinking of this person made Jian Fan laugh so hard that his stomach hurt. Fei Shiqing, who stood less than 1.7 meters tall and weighed over 210 pounds, had been shouting about losing weight for the past few years, but he only grew fatter. He had started chasing girls since high school, but each time he began with increasing determination, only to end up facing more setbacks. One of the most classic incidents during his university days involved a girl who, to shake off his persistent advances, teasingly said to him, "If you lose 30 pounds, I will agree to anything you ask..." As a result, Fei Shiqing, overjoyed, began a frenzied weight loss regimen. After a week of dieting, his weight did not drop, but his blood sugar plummeted, and he fainted on campus, becoming the talk of the school. The nickname "The Fat Guy Who Fainted While Chasing Girls" became more famous than that of the campus beauty.

He claims he can't tell tall tales, yet this fat man speaks without restraint! ... ... ... Jianfan was in the kitchen, chuckling to himself, when he suddenly realized, "What about the 'filial piety' towards me?" ... ... ... Turning back to look, the bottle of Wuliangye he had just gifted himself had already been casually taken by Fat Fei, who had exchanged it for some corn liquor under the pretense of offering flowers to Buddha ...

Alright, waste material, let us agree that I will only explain this to you once, whether you learn it or not depends on you

... ...

Fei Shiqing listened while touching his head, his expression shifting from gloomy to clear, then from clear to joyful. After pondering for a while, he increasingly smiled, and after savoring it for a long time, he gave a thumbs up and nodded in agreement: "Brother Guo, impressive, impressive, I am convinced, let's do it this way! This method is definitely effective! ... By the way, who is that Roland? The name sounds so familiar, isn't he of the same ilk as Wu Tenglan?"

Ah!

Dou De Jianfan laughed so hard that he fell over, tipping the small stool he was sitting on. Holding his stomach, he laughed for a long time before finally stopping. He looked at Fei Shiqing and said solemnly: "Waste material, never bring it up again. It's a saying of mine: 'In my lifetime, I have never known Wu Tenglan, and even as a person, it is all in vain.' Never mention that Japanese girl; otherwise, for the rest of her life, whenever she thinks of you, she will only feel disgust!"

I didn't think of anything else