The growth system comes at the age of 30

Chapter 282 She's Different! (4K)

"What... is going on with you?"

Chen Jingle looked Chen Jinghao up and down, filled with surprise and doubt.

It's just that Chen Jinghao's current appearance is really not presentable.

He looked utterly disheveled, with an unshaven beard, messy hair like a bird's nest, an oily face, and two heavy dark circles under his eyes.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he'd been in an internet cafe for three days and three nights and had just gotten off.

Chen Jinghao forced a smile: "I'm fine."

"Nothing's wrong, my foot! Do you look like you're okay?"

Chen Jingle glanced at him sideways, his brows furrowed: "Tell me, what exactly happened? Your dad said you want to change jobs, but to me, it doesn't seem like it's a work-related issue."

Under his persistent questioning, Chen Jinghao finally stammered out the truth: "I'm heartbroken, sob sob..."

Chen Jingle: "..."

Well, it was a bit of a surprise.

As far as I can remember, Chen Jinghao and his girlfriend had been dating for quite a long time, and I thought they would stay together forever, since it started during their student days.

But it wasn't exactly unexpected.

Chen Jingle had seen this kind of thing many times. Among his classmates, many had dated for several years before breaking up.

Used to it.

"Did they dump you?" Chen Jingle asked.

"Um……"

Did they say why?

She said we weren't a good match.

How long did you talk?

"It's been four years."

"She didn't say it wasn't a good match when we first got together, she didn't say it wasn't a good match after a year, but now it's been four years and she's saying it's not a good match. Where was she all this time?" Chen Jingle complained irritably.

Chen Jinghao remained silent, looking completely bewildered.

I wish he knew.

I woke up to find my girlfriend had broken up with me. I wanted to get to the bottom of it, but then I discovered I'd been blocked.

She won't answer the phone or meet with me. Who can stand that?

This caused him great distress, and he was unable to accept the fact, which led to him making mistakes at work for several days in a row and being severely scolded by his boss.

Chen Jingle rolled her eyes: "If two people truly love each other, there's no question of whether they're suitable or not. A sudden breakup—without a doubt, someone's lying. Especially this kind of abrupt breakup—it's highly likely they've found someone new and dumped you."

His words made Chen Jinghao even more distressed.

Do not! !

He couldn't believe that his girlfriend of four years would dump him because she had fallen in love with someone else.

This is not true!
"That's how people are. When they're in love, everyone's really into it, but when they're not in love anymore, they really aren't. Especially when you're at a disadvantage, when someone dumps you, it's like kicking a dog."

Chen Jingle shook his head.

Especially considering Chen Jinghao's circumstances, he wasn't particularly good-looking or wealthy. It's entirely possible that she dumped him in pursuit of a better life.

In today's terms, it's like saying, "You can't stop me from finding happiness in real life, can you?"

In addition, there are far too many fast-food style relationships these days. Those who have been in a relationship for several years and finally get married and are still as loving as ever are extremely rare in this day and age.

Many people date simply for the sake of dating.

Just like playing with a dog, it's a way to pass the time.

If a dog circles around you, wags its tail, and even spits money at you, who wouldn't enjoy playing with it?

Joking aside, it's impossible for a person to marry a dog.

Do you understand, you silly boy?

"Everything was fine before," Chen Jinghao murmured.

"That's why I said someone must have lied!"

Chen Jingle looked at him like he was an idiot, somewhat angry at his lack of ambition. How could someone be so stupid? Did I have to say such harsh words?
Chen Jinghao remained silent, his eyes reddening silently.

"Relationships are like investments; they are risky. It's not that you'll get a lot of returns just because you put in a lot of money. The moment you choose to enter the market, you should be prepared to leave with a loss."

"You can't place your hopes on others and expect them to love you forever; that's a foolish thing to do. Not everyone has a conscience and is willing to take on that responsibility; selfishness is the underlying nature of this society."

Chen Jingle sighed and said earnestly.

Chen Jinghao lowered his head and said in a muffled voice, "She's different."

Chen Jingle: "..."

If Chen Jinghao were his son, he would have kicked him long ago.

Not the same at all!
She dumped you, but she's different.

Chen Jingle sneered: "Has anyone ever told you that you look a lot like Boiling Sheep?"

"Where did I become a 'Boiling Sheep'?" Chen Jinghao protested.

Chen Jingle pointed at his nose without any politeness and said, "Your current pathetic appearance is just like Boiling Sheep!"

"If you've broken up, you've broken up. It's obvious they don't like you anymore, so why keep clinging on? You can win them back temporarily, but can you win them back forever? Besides, feelings aren't something you can beg for. Can what you beg for be called love? That's called charity! Clinging on will only make them hate you more!"

“I know you’re hurting right now, and leaving her is painful for you. That’s because you think she’s so rare, and you’re so afraid of losing her. You’re starved for love, you lack confidence, and you have too little.”

"If I take away your only steamed bun, you'll feel terrible because it's your only dinner tonight. But what if you're having a full-course feast? Would you care about a single steamed bun then?"

"Go out more, see more of the world, and you'll find that the other person isn't actually as good as you imagine. It's just that your liking for her has added a filter to her image."

"What you need to do now is not to figure out how to win them back, but to make yourself better. Whether it's to prove that you're not as bad as people think, or to prove that the other person has poor taste, what you need to do is change yourself first. Once you become better, you will naturally lose your mystique towards this person."

“I had promised my second uncle that I would let you help out at my shop, but given your current state, I have serious doubts about your ability to do the job well. Let’s wait until you’re in a better state before we talk about it.”

Chen Jingle rebuked him with a cold face.

Chen Jinghao merely moved his lips, too ashamed to respond to the scolding.

He admitted that Chen Jingle's words made some sense, but he just didn't want to accept the fact.

He didn't want to admit that his years of feelings had gone down the drain, he didn't want to admit that the other person no longer loved him, and he didn't want to admit that he was indeed lacking in love and insecure.

For a young person his age, it's not possible to be completely open-minded about everything.

Besides, knowing a lot of principles and living a good life are two different things.

... Chen Jingle sighed. He knew all too well how difficult it was to overcome the emotional hurdle. He himself had almost suffered a mishap at his advanced age.

But after that, everything really went smoothly.

He thought for a moment and said, "There's a term in psychology called desensitization therapy. The more you feel pain, the braver you have to face the pain. Only when you're numb from the pain will you suddenly realize the truth, break through and rebuild, and personally shatter the useless self you once were to welcome a new life."

"If you live in the past, in pain, and are depressed all day long, and can't get out of it, then you can forget about achieving anything in this life."

"Cheer up, focus your attention on work and other things, and time will naturally help you heal all wounds."

"If I still can't let go in the end, so be it. Who says I have to completely let go and forget? I want to call her an idiot, call her blind, call her two-timing, call her disgusting and seamless, so what? I didn't say anything wrong! Let me clear my mind first!"

Chen Jinghao looked up at him, unsure of what to say.

I've listened to what they said, but it's still painful. I feel like I can't do it, and I feel completely lost right now.

Unexamined.

"Speaking of being different, your sister-in-law is truly different from others!"

Chen Jingle said irritably, "Your sister-in-law's family is much better off than mine. Even so, she's always happy to eat at roadside stalls when I take her. She'll try her best to give me gifts and is even afraid that I'll be embarrassed to accept them. She never looks down on me because I'm poor. On the contrary, she's always accommodating to me."

"She is intelligent and knows what she wants. She is gentle and considerate and knows what I want. She chose me, rather than trying to change me. She is the kind of girl who is different from others."

"On the other hand, regarding your so-called belief that your girlfriend is different from others, is she really exceptional, or is it just that you see beauty in your lover's eyes and are adding filters to her image? I think you should know better than me."

Chen Jinghao: "..."

Chen Jingle added insult to injury: "Think back, when was the last time you bought a gift for your ex-girlfriend, and what was it? And when did she buy you a gift, and what was it? Ignoring the value of the gift, you can tell whether someone still likes you by how thoughtfully they put into it."

Chen Jinghao: "..."

Every word his elder brother said was like a knife stabbing into his heart, or like rubbing salt into an already raw wound.

But upon closer reflection, he realized that what his elder brother had said was indeed true.

I was momentarily confused.

"I'm not saying you can't be love-struck, but you have to choose the right person. The most important thing about relationships is screening, or rather, the most important thing in life is screening. Just screen, and if it doesn't work out, move on. Don't try to change other people."

"Who do you think you are? Even her father can't change her, so why can you? Do you think you're her master? Do you have the ability to make her completely obedient to you?"

Chen Jingle waved his hand impatiently and said with disdain, "Alright, I'll give you an advance of two months' basic salary. Buy some gifts for your parents, sister, and grandparents, a few hundred or a thousand yuan for each of them. See their reaction after receiving the gifts, and I think you'll wake up a bit. Then spend a few thousand to go on a trip, eat and drink, and relax. Remember one thing: love yourself before you love others."

He then transferred 10,000 yuan to him directly via WeChat.

Chen Jinghao was stunned when he received the transfer until Chen Jingle kicked him and yelled, "Go back and take a shower!" Only then did he drag his luggage home.

……

Chen Jinghao took Chen Jingle's words to heart.

After spending several thousand yuan to buy gifts for his family, he felt somewhat dazed when he saw the joy on the faces of his grandparents, parents, and sister as they received the gifts.

He had forgotten the last time his ex-girlfriend smiled so happily when she received a gift.

It's that Apple 16 Pro I gave you last time, right? On the other hand, he's still using a Xiaomi 11.

Over the years we've been together, things were fine during our student days when neither of us had much money. We came together with a longing for a beautiful love, and even in the early stages of our careers after graduation, we didn't talk much about material things.

However, over the past year, his ex-girlfriend's dissatisfaction with him has been growing.

She complained that his salary was lower than her best friend's boyfriend's, that he only gave her cheap gifts like lipstick and flowers, and that he wouldn't even go out to a nice restaurant.

He talked so much that Chen Jinghao actually believed it was his problem, that he was incompetent.

But that's the level of salary a chef earns from the start, what can he do?
With that salary in the provincial capital, just surviving is a feat. Every month, I have to save as much as I can to buy her gifts and take her out.

We can't eat instant noodles every day, can we?
Thinking of this, he sighed and, as Chen Jingle had suggested, bought a train ticket and prepared to go out for a walk.

Chen Jingle suggested that he go to other provinces and cities to experience the local customs and culture.

You can't raise a dragon in a fish tank.

Chen Jingle, who was the older brother, told him, "When you become good enough, you will naturally meet people who appreciate you."

Everyone who has experienced heartbreak, regardless of gender, who has been a devoted follower or provider in a close relationship, should try spending money on themselves and treating themselves better.

Go get a new hairstyle, get a beauty treatment, go to the gym or go for a run, or learn a new skill.

It feels like opening the door to a new world.

We'll see if we need Chen Jinghao to help out at the store after he gets back.

In any case, the current situation is not good.

……

For the next two days, Chen Jingle did nothing but trade stocks for Li Qiguang.

So much so that if Li Beixing wanted to find him, he had to come to Hongqi.

Chen Jingle himself didn't want to play, but Old Li thought he had a good eye and his predictions were very accurate, so he asked him to help him operate.

Consider it practice.

Since his future father-in-law had said so, he didn't hold back. Anyway, Old Li was rich and could afford to lose money.

This is a good opportunity to combine the theoretical knowledge I've learned recently with practical application, using theory to guide practice, and then using practice to verify the theory.

His buying strategy wasn't based on gambling, but rather on following current political news and the orders from above. He would charge into battle wherever the orders were given.

That means I've participated in the historical process.

Knowing when to stop, they still managed to get two consecutive limit-up days and several big gains, which was incredibly satisfying.

Old Li was completely stunned.

No, how could he have earned 100 million in just a few days?
Is the difference between people really that big?
"The principal is still too little," Chen Jingle shook his head.

Li Qiguang asked, "How many do you want?"

Chen Jingle thought for a moment: "At least 200 billion."

"How many?!"

Li Qiguang looked at him in disbelief.

200 million?
He didn't even make 200 billion from selling Hongqi, let alone 20 billion! He's dreaming!
Chen Jing chuckled: "Just thinking about it, it's not illegal. If I really had 20 billion, although I wouldn't be able to do whatever I wanted, at least I could make money faster."

The higher the principal, the more you earn.

Even if you only make 1% profit from 20 billion, that's still 200 million!

There was a joke circulating online that someone asked how to earn 100 million in a year, and someone said to put 5000 million in the bank. But if you want to earn 5000 million in a year, you can put 20 billion in the bank.

Look at the top few on the domestic rich list, which one of them doesn't earn millions in interest every day?
It's a pity, if only he had tens of billions to squander.

Isn't giving it to him better than giving it to those insider trading managers?

(End of this chapter)