Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2336 List (18)
"what?"

The one who made the sound was Raymond, but the pause in the animation before the scene was also quite good.

It was clear that his suggestion had an impact on both listeners.

It's not their fault. Anyone with a normal mind would realize that this suggestion has absolutely nothing to do with the predicament Raymond is facing.

Like many others, Raymond was very dissatisfied with his life.

It is also quite representative that they are powerless to change this dissatisfaction.

At this point, a life mentor does indeed become necessary, but the content of that guidance—

"What, you can't even afford that?"

Faced with Raymond's hesitation, the life coach's voice suddenly turned cold.

Although Fu's success lectures are free to attend, he doesn't seem to be planning to do anything to show his appreciation?

"No! No... I just don't understand—what if the coffee is spoiled and they still don't come?"

My nerves, which had just begun to relax, tensed up again the moment I heard the questioning from behind.

Raymond quickly indicated that he could afford it, then quietly voiced his doubts.

Actually, this attitude is already quite tactful.

The things required before payment seem simple, but upon closer inspection, many feasibility issues can be found.

Besides food spoilage, which is something store owners are likely to notice, there are also issues like how to confirm names by asking each person individually.

And if the names match, how can we be sure it's those two people?

How can I be sure the other party will definitely accept?

Of course, the last and most important question is—how will this improve Raymond's rotten life?
Of course, he didn't have the guts to ask that question.

"Then we'll get a new one."

A mentor is a mentor. Fu Qian clearly had anticipated Raymond's question, and let out a low laugh.

Even if the new coffee expires, they might still not come, and even if they do, they might not want to talk to you, and even if they do talk, they might not want to drink your coffee—

Before Raymond could even acknowledge his lesson, he continued, revealing layers of pessimism and helplessness.

"Most importantly, even if they drink it, they won't leave you any martial arts manuals, peerless swords, abilities, or fruits that could completely change your life... In fact, it won't even change the dismal business situation of your shop."

But what followed was even more disheartening. Fu Qian directly pointed out the doubts that Raymond dared not voice, and gave a truly despairing answer.

"The reason you need to do this is very simple, I'm telling you you need to do this."

It wasn't over yet; a chilling blow to the heart followed, and Fu Qian uttered a calm yet cruel statement.

……

Helping people discover the meaning of life and inspiring them to become a new version of themselves sounds like a wonderful thing, and it seems to be what a life mentor should do.

Unfortunately, based on Fu Qian's many years of experience in life, in most cases that is just a dramatic and beautiful thing.

Motivation is important, but so is drive.

For many people, knowing what is right is not necessarily useful.

A soul that has struggled for so long has lost the strength to walk the right path.

For true professionals, the focus in this situation is actually on providing motivation.

For example, Raymond.

He was no longer able to analyze himself, nor could he muster the strength to change things simply by telling himself what was right.

Therefore, before paying, he chose to provide motivation directly from the outside world, and even borrowed the names and personas of two old friends.

In short, for Raymond, starting today he has one more thing to do as soon as he opens his eyes, and he can stick to it without any internal struggle.

This is unlikely to make his life any more exciting, since Bernard and his companion aren't so lucky as to frequently find themselves randomly transported to the real world.

Even in the real world, the probability of accidentally walking into this store is extremely small. It's likely that Raymond will spend his life in meaningless vigilance.

But perhaps this meaningless act allows him to sit here more comfortably every day.

Of course, this expectation was just a small reward for the help he provided in the mission.

"I think he understood."

At a certain moment, it was actually Carton, who had been silent for a long time, who suddenly spoke up, his expression changing from confusion to calmness.

Looking at Raymond, who seemed to have crashed, he even stood up as he spoke, indicating that Fu Qian's instruction had been very successful.

"Should we go now? This coffee is really bad."

Then, he abruptly changed the subject, indicating he didn't want to stay any longer.

"But you still have to pay."

Nodding, Fu Qian seemed quite satisfied with the change in lag, although he still emphasized one point.

And it wasn't just talk; the next moment, his hand reached inside his clothes.

When he pulled it out again, he was surprised to find himself holding a gun holster with exquisite patterns, which he casually tossed in front of Raymond.

Click...

Not only that, but the thumb of his other hand also slowly put the hammer of the pistol back down.

The next moment, this work-of-art weapon was also tossed to Raymond's side.

"Let's go."

Having done all this, Fu Qian casually greeted Ka Dun and walked ahead.

No bullets came from behind him until he reached the door.

……

"wonderful performance."

Although the payment offered beforehand was excessively generous, the suspected owner of the weapon, Kadun, didn't seem to mind.

The moment he got back into the car, the old man even gave high praise to his performance.

As a well-traveled and experienced individual who was nearing death, he was clearly able to empathize quite a bit.

"You flatter me, and thank you for your cooperation."

He was very humble in front of the money and even expressed his gratitude in return.

This is a matter of one thing at a time, and it's not just polite talk.

If the old man hadn't performed his "unfazed by being shot" act, the probability of Raymond shooting him in the back would have been several percentage points higher.

After all, humans have an instinct to eliminate fear, such as shooting a thug with his back turned.

But now, one of the two thugs has been confirmed to be resistant to being shot.

Such a scenario would undoubtedly bring considerable despair.

Perhaps, in theory, one could seek justice from the Night Watchers for this kind of bullying that is akin to a dimensional reduction attack.

Even if the latter's service attitude is extremely good, they still brought a superhuman to justice just because of this inexplicable intimidation.

And let's not forget the one who fired the shot, who might not even be a superhuman... and Bernard and Loretta, who might be there for coffee.

In short, as long as he has even a little bit of practical knowledge about the world, Raymond probably wouldn't want to touch a gun handle before the two of them are completely gone.

"So what's the next project?"

At this moment, it wasn't just a verbal thank you; by putting his hand on the steering wheel, he was already indicating that he would continue to stick to his post.

The fifth item on the list has been completed, as evidenced by the old man's act of sitting down in the back seat of the car earlier.