Chatting implies there is a pusher argument and there is no friendship
"Spit Star" quickly responded, "Beautiful Yue, you wanted to express yourself but were too shy to do so. Turning this into a startup project is both reasonable and empathetic. It's truly a great deed."
Xue Jiuyue's thoughts were initially vague, but after her conversation with Ye Yi and the "spitting star's" comment, a clearer path began to emerge. "How about creating a project similar to a pottery workshop? Fulfilling everyone's wish to make clothes for their loved ones?"
"She's indeed the Moon Princess, incredibly intelligent and rare in the world. She even has a slogan for her advertising."
"Actually, when I was a kid, my mother knitted sweaters for my father and me, but now we wear fewer sweaters. And it doesn't seem easy to teach an ordinary person how to make clothes."
"Princess Yue, you'll know once you experience it. The model is ready, and the excuse is there. As for whether this project will be successful in the future, does Princess Yue still care?"
"Of course I still hope to achieve success and add a little romance to more lives, isn't that good?"
"Princess Yue is kindhearted. Amen..."
Last night's shy dream hadn't been obscured much by today's blazing sun. The mere thought of Liu Che could make Xue Jiuyue's pretty face flush red. So she put on a smile early on, hoping to forget about it in the midst of fresh and interesting conversation...
Although the company only reimbursed takeout orders, the combination of delicious food, stunning beauty, and curiosity had already surpassed Qian Jianjun's expectations. Jianru employees, with their generous benefits, didn't mind the few extra dollars reimbursed; some even paid their own way to take a short break at "Inch of Time." So, when Gu Quyu returned, several familiar faces seemed like repeat customers. With her goal in mind, she simply nodded in greeting from afar and headed straight for "Smiling Face," where Xue Jiuyue was, coffee in hand.
"Hello."
"Hello, please take a seat." Xue Jiuyue responded politely and asked first, "You look familiar. Have we met before?"
Gu Quyu blinked twice and continued, "Good memory, I've been here before. About three months ago, but business seemed much slower back then."
"Business suddenly picked up three weeks ago."
"Oh, what kind of promotion did you do that was so effective? You have to explain it in detail. Knowing how to promote is the biggest headache for all businesses. The chairman of a company once said, 'I know that half of my annual advertising expenses are wasted, but the problem is that I don't know which half.'" Gu Quyu started the topic.
"I really didn't do any promotion. It's such a small store, the promotion fees are not worth it." Xue Jiuyue told the truth.
"There is no love without reason in this world. Do you mind analyzing the reasons together? I can learn from you." Gu Quyu smiled cunningly, as if Xue Jiuyue was hiding something and didn't want to reveal it.
Xue Jiuyue answered frankly, "I don't mind working with you to find out the reason. If you really have any experience, I'd be happy to share it."
"If, as you said, there's no deliberate promotion, then are there customers or people around you who recommend it to others? For example, internet celebrities, influencers, or other influential people?" Gu Quyu patiently guided him. "Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a sudden increase in traffic. With normal word-of-mouth or traditional promotion, traffic should increase gradually."
"Are you working in a related industry?" Xue Jiuyue asked with raised eyebrows.
"That's about right. I work in administration and also deal with product promotion, so I wanted to learn from you."
Xue Jiuyue lowered her head and thought for a moment, then regained her composure. "I really don't have much experience here, and most of the orders are takeout. Although the increase in dine-in customers isn't very significant, and unlike takeout orders, there's a clear timeline, it's also concentrated in the past week."
"Looking at it this way, my previous analysis is probably pretty accurate. It was recommended by someone. Then, based on the customer's situation and order information, we might be able to find the answer."
Xue Jiuyue smiled sweetly, "Well, your guess is correct. It must have been recommended by a friend."
"It seems that no matter what circle you're in, it's very important." Gu Quyu sighed. "People in the circle can easily achieve things that outsiders have to pay a huge price to achieve. This leads to many people who rely on the power of others to bully others, always thinking that they are better and smarter than others, and always feel superior. Little do they know that apart from the luck given by God, they are not more hardworking than others, nor are they more noble than others. Such people are the least worthy of success."
"Yes, it's true that social networks and friends are important. But those who rely on friends to achieve success don't rely entirely on luck. After all, choosing friends, making friends, and maintaining friendships all require effort. That's why there were stories like Meng Mu moving three times and breaking her shuttle to choose neighbors. Even adults who study for an MBA to expand their social circles have to pay a price."
"No, it's different." Gu Quyu said seriously, "Bo Ya and Zi Qi, Guan Yu and Bao Yu, these are bosom friends, soulmates, and those who share a common soul. The rest are just using each other, full of desire."
"I understand your lofty definition of a friend, and I admire it." Xue Jiuyue still politely expressed her respect before expressing her own opinion. "But it's understandable that men and women have their own pursuits, so I think using each other is a bit harsh. It's more about mutual achievement, or at the very least, each taking what they need."
"Haha, each taking what he needs? What a great saying, each taking what he needs." Gu Quyu seemed a little excited. "From large-scale cross-border trade between countries to small-scale sexual transactions between men and women, it can be considered as each taking what he needs. Sorry, I may be a little extreme."
"It's okay..." Xue Jiuyue smiled, but the smile was not strong. It was like a clear understanding that had seen through the confusion, and also like a helpless indifference. "As long as the topic does not violate the law, you can discuss it freely here."
"Thank you." Gu Quyu returned an apologetic smile, calming down before continuing, "Actually, as you said, there's nothing wrong with each taking what they need. After all, Zhou Yu fought Huang Gai, one willing to fight, the other willing to be beaten. From a certain perspective, it's fair. But those who exploit noble or beautiful emotions and profit from them are the most despicable and should be despised."
"Tell me more about it?"
"For example, the goal of making friends from the outset is to gain benefits from the other person. To please the other person, one hides their true colors and engages in all kinds of flattery and fawning."
"This behavior is a desecration of friendship. However, if we don't encounter some special experiences, even drinking buddies can very likely stay together for life, so it is difficult to identify such friends. After all, before Wang Mang usurped the throne, who knew if they were Yi Yin and Huo Guang? Although the Spring and Autumn Annals advocated punishing the heart, there still needs to be evidence to punish the heart."
"I'm deeply impressed by your erudition and insights!" Gu Quyu praised him first, then changed the subject and said, "Sorry, I originally wanted to learn from you, but I didn't expect the conversation to go this far."
"You're welcome. It's normal to let your imagination run wild here." Xue Jiuyue added with a smile, "After all, outside this room, you don't know me and I don't know you, so there are no restrictions. You can speak freely."
"If you say so, shall I continue?"
"Please."
After a small incident, Gu Quyu returned to the previous topic, "If what happened just now is an insult to the word friend, then aren't some girls who use their looks to exploit boys even more despicable?"
"Isn't this what you call sex trafficking? Although I don't support it, it's legal in many countries."
"No, not that kind! It's knowing clearly that a boy is interested in you, and knowing clearly that you don't like him, but still using the guise of 'just being friends', being unclear, ambiguous, even playing it safe, and luring the boy into falling into your trap. That's the biggest insult to the word 'friend'." After speaking out, Gu Quyu picked up the coffee and took a sip. "Your coffee here is always so special."
"Thank you." Xue Jiuyue smiled again, a smile that was both polite and profound. "How can you understand the joy of a fish if you are not a fish? We don't know whether girls really just want to be ordinary friends or use this as a means to achieve a certain goal. We also don't know whether boys are happy with it or suffering."
"Yes, admittedly we don't know, but we can always discern something from the clues in the facts."
"I'd like to hear more about it."
"The most confusing problem in relationships between boys and girls is playing hard to get. On the surface, girls deny everything and say clearly, 'It's impossible for us, we are not suitable, let's just be ordinary friends...' Then the lower-class girls will say, 'I need to see your sincerity again, I don't have any feelings for you now, and the relationship needs to be cultivated slowly...', which makes boys willing to spend money like water. Smart girls, on the other hand, will disdain all these and even refuse gifts that are delivered to their door again and again. But the more this happens, the more obsessed the boys will be, the more they will not regret it, and the more they will give everything they have, and when the time comes to close the net, they can get whatever they want." As Gu Quyu spoke, his big eyes were observing Xue Jiuyue carefully.
Xue Jiuyue met Gu Quyu's gaze and analyzed the situation carefully. "You're right. Many girls are indeed scheming. But how can they be considered scheming if they repeatedly refuse gifts delivered to their door? How can we judge their ulterior motives before the final answer is revealed?"
"In fact, it all comes down to one thing: girls are taking advantage of boys' reluctance to give up! If you don't like him, just reject him. Why bother pretending to be nice? Isn't this an ulterior motive?" Despite trying hard to suppress it, Gu Quyu's voice still became much higher.
"Since you are not giving up, will rejection definitely be effective?" Xue Jiuyue remained calm.
"Why not? If you've rejected me, why bother being friends? If you don't contact me, you'll naturally give up. But if you still meet and communicate, who else would give up?"
"It seems that you don't believe that there are ordinary friends between men and women?"
Gu Quyu replied sharply, "I can believe it, but is it trustworthy? In this age where happiness is paramount, in the face of hormones and dopamine, is that fragile bottom line trustworthy? Even if I believe it, will others believe it?"
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