Li Hao didn’t know how to describe his mood.
He couldn’t understand the state they were talking about.
After all, he was still struggling at the bottom of society.
Even in his imagination, he only dreamed of earning a million a year.
This was worlds apart from Lin Yi’s situation.
"Talking so much to him is useless, just say something straightforward," said Wang Mazi.
"Come on, you say it."
Wang Mazi stepped forward and said:
"To tell you the truth, like you, a little brother, is just cannon fodder in our eyes. We only call you a brother, but frankly, if you die on the road, I wouldn’t feel anything."
"Don’t think about those so-called brotherhood feelings, they’re really useless. Work hard, take care of your parents, and your wife and kids. That’s better than anything."
"Tell him the key points. Obviously from an ordinary family, monthly income around ten thousand, yet forcing the parents to buy a car costing four hundred thousand."
"If you do that, it’s really a bad move. Relying on mom and dad doesn’t make you a good man; even if you mix in these circles, no one will respect you," said Wang Mazi.
"But I still think you all were impressive back then," Li Hao whispered.
"You think we were impressive because we went out fighting, and others were afraid when they saw us, right?"
"Yeah."
"Then look at Master Lin. Don’t you think he’s impressive?"
"I think he might just have a lot of money."
"Haha..."
Li Hao’s words elicited laughter from everyone.
"Young man, it seems you’re still naive, not knowing who Master Lin is."
"When Master Lin was killing people, you probably hadn’t even touched a knife."
"Huh? Killing people?!"
Li Hao was shocked this time.
"You, you actually..."
"Don’t listen to their nonsense; he hasn’t killed many."
With a thud, Li Hao sat on the ground.
Killing even one is terrifying enough; are you thinking of killing several?
"Young man, hear our advice: find a good job, don’t fool around outside, or you’ll always be cannon fodder."
"Got it."
After listening to the advice from the old gangsters, Li Hao became a lot more subdued.
His expression was silent, seemingly doing some personal thinking.
"Alright, you guys go ahead and regroup; I’ll take him with me."
With a nod in greeting, Lin Yi took Li Hao away.
The two got in the car and headed toward the downtown area.
Li Hao remained silent all the way until Lin Yi drove the car to the parking lot of a car exhibition.
"Thank you."
"Have you figured things out?"
"Yeah, just like Wang Mazi said, he might just call me a brother in words, but in actuality, we’re just cannon fodder. He wouldn’t take us seriously."
"It’s good that you can think this way," Lin Yi said, patting Li Hao’s shoulder.
"Do you still want to buy a car now? A domestic car for over ten thousand is just as good. Maybe I can help you bargain for it."
"Not buying." Li Hao said:
"Our family isn’t suitable for buying a car yet, maybe we can’t even afford the gas."
"Not even going to buy a car?"
"Not buying." Li Hao said:
"In the future, I’ll find a job, work hard, and buy a car based on my own ability."
"That’s what makes a real man."
"But I want to know why someone like you is willing to pay attention to me."
"I have a good relationship with He Li, helping you is just a good deed," Lin Yi said:
"Also, your behavior is typical for your age. I was like that back in the day, just not as severe as you. I just don’t want you to go astray."
"Thank you. In the future, I’ll definitely work hard and never fool around outside again."