Without needing to say much, Xiao Baojun could tell from Zhang Fan's expression and subtle movements that Zhang Fan must be recalling some unpleasant past experiences, and that these past experiences were most likely related to the gambling machines in the arcade.
However, Xiao Baojun did not actually agree with what he had just said.
After all, everyone is a unique individual, and the differences between each other are enormous.
Take himself as an example. He comes from a peasant family and has worked his way up through countless hardships to get where he is today.
Xiao Baojun believed it was impossible for him to become addicted to gambling all day long, because he had full confidence in his self-control.
As if he could read Xiao Baojun's mind, Zhang Fan smiled bitterly and asked softly.
"Brother, are you a little unconvinced by what I just said?"
After talking for a while, the two gradually became more familiar with each other and were no longer as awkward and reserved as they had been at the beginning.
Upon hearing Zhang Fan's question, Xiao Baojun did not hide anything and answered frankly.
"Brother Zhang, to be honest, I really don't think I'll get so deeply into the quagmire of gambling that I can't extricate myself. I firmly believe that my self-control is enough to resist this temptation!"
As if he had already anticipated this answer, Zhang Fan showed no surprise on his face, and a faint smile remained on his lips as he spoke slowly.
"Did you see those bosses sitting there leisurely having fun today?"
Which of them isn't worth millions?
What's more, their assets have already reached tens of millions! To be able to run such a successful and large-scale business under such circumstances, which one of them is not a dragon among men, a rare existence?
As for self-control, in your opinion, do you really think you can surpass them?
Zhang Fan's words poured out like a machine gun, leaving Xiao Baojun speechless and completely at a loss for words, not knowing how to respond.
Because one has to admit that Zhang Fan's words were indeed all true.
In the long journey of life, if you want to achieve brilliance and reap remarkable achievements, the most crucial and indispensable quality is self-discipline.
This concept may seem somewhat unreal and unpredictable at first glance, but in reality it is a very real and extremely effective tool.
Self-control is essentially a tenacious willpower, like a treasure hidden deep within everyone's soul.
However, people behave very differently in this regard.
Some people are as indestructible as steel, able to firmly control themselves;
Others are relatively weaker and often succumb to desires and temptations.
I often hear stories like this.
A child from a certain family was originally an outstanding student with excellent grades, but after becoming addicted to a certain game, he gradually lost interest in studying, and his grades plummeted.
Many people would readily attribute this to children no longer loving learning, but is that really the case?
That's not the case! The real reason is that they lack sufficient self-control to restrain their behavior.
Faced with the fleeting pleasure and excitement brought by games, these children cannot control their inner impulses and allow themselves to become addicted to them.
It's important to understand that self-discipline is no easy feat; it requires unwavering perseverance and steadfast willpower.
In contrast, indulging oneself is undoubtedly an innate human trait.
After all, the pursuit of a relaxed, carefree, and unrestrained lifestyle seems to be instinctive.
But it is precisely those who can overcome this natural tendency and adhere to the principle of self-discipline who can stand out in today's fiercely competitive society and achieve remarkable business success.
Imagine if someone could run a business that was incredibly successful and reached a scale of hundreds of millions just by a stroke of luck, without any self-control whatsoever. Even ghosts would probably scoff at that!
Success is never accidental; it is the result of countless arduous struggles against oneself and unwavering self-discipline.
Only when we learn to control our desires and emotions, and let reason guide our actions, can we open the door to excellence and write our own wonderful chapter.
Thinking of this, Xiao Baojun felt a chill run up his spine and spread throughout his body in an instant, and a fine layer of cold sweat appeared on his forehead and back.
It was the height of summer, but at that moment he felt as if he were in an ice cellar, experiencing a bone-chilling cold and fear.
Looking back now, if he hadn't been able to resist the temptation of that game console and actually sat down to play, he probably would have been obsessed with it and gone there every day.
However, does he really have the financial resources to support such daily consumption?
Although he was a senior executive of Panlong Group and received a fairly generous salary every month, compared with those real industrialists, his income was insignificant and not worth mentioning at all.
Just as Xiao Baojun was pondering to himself, Zhang Mian's voice came from across the room again.
"Brother, do you know what I used to do?"
Xiao Baojun shook his head slightly, looking bewildered, his eyes full of doubt. He couldn't understand why the other party would suddenly ask such a question.
He frowned slightly and asked cautiously.
"Brother Zhang, what kind of work did you do before? Would you mind telling me?"
After hearing this, Zhang Fan slowly put down his wine glass, his head, which had been held high, drooped down as if he were lost in deep memories.
After a long while, he finally raised his head, stared at Xiao Baojun, and said in a low voice.
"Brother Xiao, did you see me calling everyone 'brother' and constantly bowing and nodding, running errands for them? Do you think I'm just a low-level hoodlum who can't amount to anything?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Baojun felt his face flush and inwardly groaned – his little scheme had been so easily seen through!
Before this, he had indeed had similar thoughts, believing that Zhang Fan was nothing more than a slightly clever and quick-witted hoodlum.
Running around doing odd jobs all day, even if you can earn some money, how much future can you have?
He was extremely embarrassed at that moment, and could only awkwardly grin and force a smile, but he didn't know how to respond, so he could only remain silent and wait quietly for Zhang Fan to finish speaking.
Zhang Fan picked up his wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, slammed the glass down on the table, and said in a deep voice.
“A year ago, all those so-called big bosses you see today would have to respectfully call me Brother Fan.”
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