Chapter 10, The Pursuit of Beauty Becomes a Parody

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

Ah! That's right... Fei Shiqing nodded with a smile

Ah!

Until just past 9 o'clock, when the store was about to close, Jian Fan suddenly thought of Fei Shiqing. Just thinking of this person made Jian Fan unable to help but laugh until his stomach hurt. Fei Shiqing, who is less than 1.7 meters tall and weighs over 210 pounds, has been shouting about losing weight for the past few years, but he only seems to gain more weight. He started chasing girls back in 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" made Fei Shiqing even more famous than the campus beauty.

Jian Fan held up two fingers, observing Fei Shiqing's attentive demeanor while he tidied up the fish, and said: "Time is of the essence, a prolonged battle is not feasible, so you must be prepared to engage in quick and decisive skirmishes! Women are most easily moved by sympathy, and the simplest way to approach them is through this avenue; find ways to elicit sympathy! Some women are very proud, disliking humor, sincerity, or charm, and they certainly do not appreciate extravagance. In such cases, the quickest tactic 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 history, that you once attempted suicide, or that you have been frequently beaten and hospitalized... If you can make yourself cry or make the other person cry, then you have succeeded; you will have created time for conversation. Women are inherently maternal towards men, possessing a nurturing instinct; from sympathy arises love, and perhaps in the future, they will come to like you... According to Marxist principles, the two aspects of a contradiction can transform into one another; sympathy may very well turn into love at any moment, do you understand?"

This fellow is quite self-aware! ... 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 way; 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! Listen carefully! A woman's second heart is her curiosity; if you can touch her curiosity, you have succeeded halfway!"

Just want to have a conversation

Fei Pangzi looked at Jian Fan's face, which was filled with uncertainty, and thought Jian Fan was about to unleash his wrath. However, to his surprise, Jian Fan let out a long sigh. Listening to see if anyone was coming in from outside, he squinted his eyes and smiled, saying: "Fei Pin, although you have done a lot for me, you haven't suffered any losses either; I haven't taken advantage of you too much... Well, since you have put it this way, I cannot 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 taken advantage of you too much... Well, since you have put it this way, I cannot 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, right? She might already have a partner. A woman as beautiful as her might have been through several hands already... I wouldn't even dare to pursue this woman. If you go, isn't that just a little lamb teasing a big wolf? It's like offering meat right to her mouth, isn't it? Even throwing away the little money your father saved up might not have much effect."

Jian Fan smiled mischievously, clearly trying to lead Fei Shiqing into a trap... Raising his head to take a glance, he saw that 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 appearance is a huge achievement of the reform and opening up! ... To say that someone like me, a post-80s individual, has suffered hardships and endured pain, who would believe that? I don't even believe it myself!"

As he spoke these words, Jian Fan's mind conjured the image of that graceful figure in white, exceptionally vivid! He could even still savor the faint scent of jasmine in his nostrils! He thought to himself, not to mention that Fat Fei was in a state of anxious urgency, even he felt a stir in his heart at the sight of that beauty! However, Jian Fan was not as oblivious as Fat Fei; this beauty was like a concept sports car worth two million at an auto show, something to be admired but not touched, and the thought of taking it home was even more unrealistic. It would take a lifetime of selling one's essence and blood without eating or drinking to even dream of it.

He claims he doesn't tell lies, but this fat man just speaks without thinking! ... ... ... Jianfan was in the kitchen, chuckling to himself, when he suddenly realized "Filial Piety!" What about the bottle that was given to me? ... ... ... When he turned back to look, the bottle of Wuliangye that he had just gifted himself had already been casually taken away by Fat Fei to exchange for flowers and offer them to the Buddha in return for some corn liquor...

... ...

At that moment, Jian Fan thought that Fatty Fei had probably been kicked out by someone and was sitting alone on the riverbank feeling dejected. Just as he was contemplating whether to make a phone call to comfort Fatty Fei's wounded spirit, two customers entered the shop. As usual, he politely welcomed them in. The two customers insisted on a private room instead of sitting in the main hall. When they entered the private room and Jian Fan was smilingly introducing the dishes, he 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...

This statement makes sense. Upon hearing it, Fei Shiqing's eyes widened, he dared not breathe, and he listened intently with his ears perked up.

With a soft sound of "puchi," it fell with a thud.

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.

Jian Fan laughed so hard that he doubled over, accidentally tipping over the small stool he was sitting on. He held his stomach and laughed for quite a while before finally stopping. Looking at Fei Shiqing, he said solemnly: "Waste product, never mention the catchphrase 'In my lifetime, I have never known Wu Tenglan, and even as a person, it is all in vain.' Never mention the Japanese girl, otherwise, for the rest of her life, whenever she thinks of you, she will only feel disgust!"

Jianfan continued to peel the fish scales without the slightest 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; you don't even understand what elegance is! 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. Even the most refined things 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 battle between Guan Gong and Bruce Lee, and Jackie Chan; you are quite adept at weaving these tales! ... Discuss the 'theory that reading is useless' leading to the imminent rise of the 'Cultural Revolution of Ignorance'; you have deep insights on this, and you should be at the level of a revolutionary pioneer, no need for me to teach you. Then, it would be best if you could 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 unknowingly, and you will have succeeded. How about that?"

Jian Fan's expression was fluctuating, and Fei Shi Qing 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 have been thinking about it since I returned this morning, and I couldn't sleep at noon, yet I still couldn't figure out what to say. You mentioned bringing a bottle of wine, but 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 will scare the girl away." ... I have been thinking about it since I returned this morning, and I couldn't sleep at noon, yet I still couldn't figure out what to say. You mentioned bringing a bottle of wine, but 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 will scare the girl away.

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

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 not know your own worth

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

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 fewer people in the evening compared to noon. Once the kitchen work is done, Jian Fan, besides occasionally helping as a server, also assists Shui Sheng and San Qiang with sweeping the floor, wiping the tables, and washing the dishes. If there are discrepancies in the accounts, Tao Hua also needs to ask her cousin for help. In the shop, apart from the kind yet authoritative Jian Zhong Shi, several rural relatives seem to prefer Jian Fan a bit more!

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! I brought you a nice bottle of wine to taste. Also, let me write you a recipe for a dietary remedy with Fuling and He Shou Wu... It's not for me, it's for my mom! Yes, yes, it's coming right up..."

The reasoning is correct, but the method is absolutely wrong! This approach might work for a naive young girl, but to pursue a sophisticated urban beauty, one must definitely show great wealth. However, the key to this is something that Fei Shiqing's mind will never comprehend.

They are definitely not a regular customer of the store, yet they do not seem to be a complete stranger either, and strangely enough, they do not have a thick accent either

Jian Fan chuckled, knowing that the more this matter was stirred, the worse it would become! Although they had met only twice, Jiang Dajia could tell that she was a well-mannered woman, both elegant and composed, with a discerning taste evident in her speech. Given the repulsive nature of this person, 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!

Ah no! I just want to get to know you, even seeing you a few more times is a form of happiness! Who knows, it might even lead to something more!

Go ahead, take your time to digest this, and be mindful of the timing. 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 a recipe for the Rehmannia and Polygonum multiflorum soup, and start the conversation from there. I don't need to teach you this, do I? Then gradually expand the topic; just avoid saying anything inappropriate, and you can say whatever else you like. How long you talk will depend on your skill. " Jianfan said. After finishing with the fish, he poured the dirty water down the drain and turned around, only to find Fatty Fei had already rushed out impatiently.

... ...

Jian Fan listened, neither affirming nor denying, with a smile on his face as he looked at Fei Shiqing, who was eagerly waiting for what came next. He slowly said: "You little rascal have quite the lustful heart, don't you? You want me to teach you how to chat with beautiful women, to talk until the heavens and earth are dim, until the sun and moon lose their light, and then you plan to take advantage of the situation, right?"

Fei Shiqing chuckled and nodded as if acknowledging a lesson: "Hmm... hmm... I know this!"

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

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 to the order, feeling somewhat surprised as she thought about it. Suddenly, she slapped her thigh and touched the crumpled piece of paper in her pocket, thankful that the photo printing paper was sturdy; otherwise, it would have been used in the restroom long ago.

It is them, it is them...! Jian Fan's heart raced uncontrollably. Cursing under his breath, he thought, damn it, this group of wanted criminals, I’ve been hiding and escaping, and now, having evaded two of them, the remaining two have come to my house. It’s one thing to fail an exam or be wrongfully accused, but... can I not keep encountering such reckless individuals? Is there no way to live in peace... can I not keep encountering such reckless individuals? Is there no way to live in peace...

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 finally gave a thumbs up and nodded in agreement: "Brother Guo, impressive, impressive, I am convinced, just like that! This trick is definitely effective! ... Hey, who is that Roland? The name sounds so familiar, isn't he of the same ilk as Wu Tenglan?"

Yes, yes!

I will provide you with two options; you may choose for yourself. After you have listened, leave immediately

Fei Shiqing was delighted to hear this! 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 from it for a lifetime

I did not think of anything else