Chapter 1422 Let Me Be Pretentious for a While
Maybe because the cocktail party had just started and everyone was busy socializing, there was no one smoking on the balcony, only Xiao Peng and Bruch were here.
Xiao Peng lit a cigarette and tossed the lighter to Bruch: "Bruch, relax. You should learn from Kashin and come here to have fun! Otherwise, why would I bring you in? You need bodyguards to attend a cocktail party like this? I'm not that pretentious! We're here to have fun!"
Bruch took the lighter, lit a cigarette for himself, then returned it to Xiao Peng and said, "It's my greatest luck in my life to meet a boss like you!"
"Come on, stop flattering me!" Xiao Peng placed his champagne glass on the balcony railing, looked up at the sky, and muttered, "I'm finding I dislike cities less and less."
"Huh? What's wrong?" Bruch asked.
Xiao Peng said, "You said that although we're bored at sea, we breathe fresh air every day and can see a sky full of stars at night. But look up now, how many stars can you see? People are so mean. When we were at sea, we thought about the bustling metropolis every day, but when we got to the bustling metropolis, we thought about the sea instead. Even if we don't go back to sea, I still think Delft is better."
Bruch sighed, "Boss, you're always telling the truth. Orange Gardens used to be the Dutch royal family's summer residence! If the location was worse, would the Dutch royal family have built Orange Gardens there? King William was absolutely magnanimous! Villa Eikenhorst and Orange Gardens—these are both top-notch mansions, and he gave them both to you one after another."
Xiao Peng shook his head and said, "It's not that William is generous. If he was generous, why wouldn't he give these things to you? This is just an exchange of interests. He was willing to give me these two houses in order to get more."
Bruch nodded and said, "Yes, that's really impressive, Boss. The fact that he's willing to use such a royal mansion as a bargaining chip only proves that you're more valuable! Apart from anything else, the national cohesion of the Netherlands has reached an all-time high since the discovery of those two ships. Just for this little bit, he's made back what he paid for!"
Xiao Peng shook his head and said, "Don't be like Kasin. I can't stand the people around me flattering me every day."
Bruch was silent for a moment before saying, "Boss, there's something I don't quite understand. Since we're out here playing today, I want to find out why."
"What's not clear?" Xiao Peng asked.
Bruch said, "Boss, I feel like you've changed a lot this time. There are so many beautiful women here, yet you come here to smoke by yourself. This is not like you."
After hearing this, Xiao Peng asked in return, "My style? Then what should my style be like?"
Bruch smiled awkwardly and said nothing.
Xiao Peng gave his own answer: "Yes, if it were me in the past, I would probably be looking for a target among the girls."
Bruch blinked. "Or maybe it's because you haven't drunk enough wine yet?"
Xiao Peng laughed and said, "You've all learned bad things from Kaxin! Well, the real reason is that I find it boring."
"Boring?" Bruch didn't understand what kind of answer that was.
Xiao Peng explained: "Or put it another way and you'll understand: emptiness."
"Empty? Boss, I never thought this word would come out of your mouth." Bruch said.
Xiao Peng pointed to the door behind him and said, "When I was broke, I fantasized every day about being able to attend a place like this one, filled with countless stunning beauties, and all the attendees were celebrities and wealthy people. The life I wanted was to be surrounded by beautiful women every day, with luxury cars and a mansion... Now I have all these things, but I suddenly feel empty. It feels like these are not what I want."
Bruch blinked. "Boss, you said you don't want these things? Boss, can I tell you the truth?"
"Of course!" Xiao Peng said.
Bruch said directly, "You think you don't want these things because they are within your reach. For those who don't have them, it's just a dream. Look at those celebrities in the room. How many men have them as goddesses? You're like Kassim. If he could really get intimate with Irina Shayk once and lose ten years of his life, he would do it! And for you? It's just a choice you make. That's why they say comparison is the thief of joy! In your words, it's called 'a full man doesn't know the hunger of a hungry man'! And in your current state, you can do whatever you want, which is just a dream for most people in this world. You've lived the life that others want you to live, yet you're here saying you're empty? Well, I just hope I can experience your feelings once in my lifetime."
Xiao Peng was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Well, you're right, I'm being sentimental! Bruch, you're right, I think the biggest reason I feel empty right now is because I haven't had enough alcohol yet!"
After hearing this, Bruch said, "Boss, I'll go get you some wine."
Xiao Peng shook his head and said, "No, no, didn't I just say that? This time we're just having fun! There are so many beauties in there, now's the time to show off your masculine charm. Don't be so insecure. Although you say you're bodyguards, you're my bodyguards, Xiao Peng! Don't be fooled by those guys in there who are all dressed up, maybe half of them don't have as much money as you do, they're all just pretending to be rich!"
"Really?" Bruch expressed disbelief.
Xiao Peng said, "Do you think everyone in there is a top supermodel? How many of them got in through connections like that 'carpet star' at the door? Even though Paris is the fashion capital, 99% of the models here earn less than €100,000 a year, and quite a few live worse than refugees. They're all gritting their teeth, waiting for the chance to rise to fame and be appreciated! Feel free to go and flirt with them!"
Bruch was tempted, but still a little hesitant: "Boss, what will you do if I go to play?"
Xiao Peng said helplessly, "Bruch, don't take yourself too seriously. Do you really think I can't survive without your protection? You're still here, delaying my chance to pick up girls! Get out! Get out!"
Bruch stuck out his tongue: "Boss, I'm going to go play!"
"Get out of here!" Xiao Peng waved his hand.
After driving Bruch away, Xiao Peng continued to hesitate at the night sky. This man's desire was truly endless.
His life now was what he had always dreamed of, but after finally having it, Xiao Peng realized it was nothing special. It was true what they said—J people are just pretentious!
If a person does not know how to be content, he will never be happy.
But anyway, let me be pretentious for a while - my true colors will be revealed after I drink too much!
At this moment, the door behind him opened. Xiao Peng thought it was Bruch who had returned, so he didn't turn around and continued smoking. Then, a woman's voice came from behind him: "Hey, friend, can you lend me a light?"
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