Chapter 25: I want to give up, but it seems I will be dragged down
After some misunderstanding, Luo Ye and Lin Yi left the dormitory. Some things are better not to be known by too many people.

We didn’t go to the bar this time because we both drank too much last time and didn’t feel very good.

Lin Yi took Luo Ye to a street where there were night stalls.

Luoye has lived in Suzhou University for more than two years, but this is the first time he knows there is such a street near the school: "There are so many snack stands here."

"You usually don't go out at night, and if you go out you usually go to the hotel, so naturally you don't know this place. It's not until after 8pm every night that stall owners start setting up their stalls."

Luo Ye said awkwardly: "Don't mention it in the future. A hero doesn't talk about his past achievements."

Lin Yi bought a barbecue and handed one to Luo Ye: "Try it, the taste is not much worse than those high-end barbecue restaurants."

Luo Ye didn't dislike it. As he hadn't eaten dinner yet, he took a big bite and said, "It's really delicious!"

"Lin Yi, I feel like you are very different from other second-generation officials I've met."

Luo Ye said with a chuckle.

Lin Yi also laughed and teased himself: "Indeed, I am a bit pretentious. Other second-generation officials probably want to make progress when they reach my age."

"I don't think that. I think you're a little too down to earth."

The two sat down in an open-air spot, surrounded by college students who were out for a stroll at night.

While chatting, Luo Ye asked jokingly: "Lin Yi, do you think I can pass the civil service exam now?"

"What? You don't want to be a rich boy anymore?" Lin Yi asked with a smile.

"No, as long as I have enough money, that's all. As for my parents, let them think whatever they want."

"Whether they give birth to another child or adopt one, it has nothing to do with me."

Luo Ye told Lin Yi that Xia Muyu came to see him today, and both parties knew all the questions.

Lin Yi did not congratulate Luo Ye immediately, but asked him a more realistic question: "You are used to a life of lavish spending, can you really accept such a big gap?"

Luo Ye did not answer immediately and remained silent.

He did waste his first two years in college. His parents wanted him to go abroad to study finance, but because of this he went against the grain and chose a computer major that he was not interested in.

As a result, the relationship with his parents became even more strained, and he must have completely fallen out with them today.

After eating a skewer, Luo Ye smiled and said to Lin Yi: "So I'm planning to take the civil service exam, right? I already call you godfather, so help me a little."

"Holy shit! What do you take me for?"

Lin Yi showed a slight surprise on his face: "How can I talk about this kind of thing? I still have to take the exam myself."

"And don't think that being a civil servant is too good. Life is probably easy, but it's not easy either. It's a very complicated situation."

Although Lin Yi complained about his father's dishonesty every day, he knew that this was actually the best way. He had less contact with his colleagues and didn't get involved in their affairs. His position was good enough and he had no plans to get promoted.

That's it. Lin Ye is very careful in doing many things, seldom goes out, and turns down all the banquets he can, so in the eyes of most people he seems to be very idle.

He had similar plans when he took the civil service exam, taking a fixed salary and not seeking promotion, just to enjoy the sense of leisure.

Lin Yi continued, "Let's not talk about anything else. You have to pass the written test to take the civil service exam, right? How long has it been since you last touched a pen? I'm afraid you can't even write properly."

"Besides, civil servants can't afford sports cars. They probably can't even afford to fill up the gas tank with their normal salary."

After listening to Lin Yi's words, Luo Ye finally understood a little more about the profession of civil servant: "The salary is so low?"

"Yes, an ordinary civil servant can ensure that you have enough food and clothing, but being rich and powerful is not enough. Of course, it is enough for you and Xia Muyu to live a simple life."

"It depends on your choice. If you really want to take the civil service exam, you should prepare to bury yourself in books for a whole year."

Lin Yi told Lian Luoye the real situation and did not offer his own opinion. He told people not to talk about things that were not their own business. Lin Yi hated people who lectured others with the attitude of someone who had experienced it.

The conversation between the two fell into silence again. After a while, Luo Ye continued to speak: "Is it difficult to make money now?"

"..." Lin Yi was almost broken by this question. If someone dared to ask him this before, he would definitely tell him to try working for a day!

"Let me ask the boss for you."

Lin Yi looked at the boss who was busy grilling skewers and buried in the smoke, and ordered another barbecue. Then he asked, "Boss, when do you usually close the stall at night?"

"It was probably around one in the morning. There weren't many people around at that time."

"So you'll set up the stall at night?"

"Of course not. I do barbecue in the store during the day. Business is good here at night. You college students like to come out to eat."

"Then you don't have much rest time in a day, you must be very tired."

This made the barbecue owner sigh: "There is no other way. The rent in Suzhou is expensive and I have to support my family. If I don't do it, I will have no money."

Lin Yi did not ask any more questions, but turned back to Luo Ye and said, "The boss probably closed the stall and went back to bed at 2am. He must have woken up around 8 or 9am to prepare the barbecue for the day."

"So what's the profit?"

Luo Ye, a rich young man, has no idea about these things.

"We have three large skewers of meat for ten yuan. Just assume that the cost is only three yuan. How many do you think you need to sell in a day to make a lot of money?"

"This"

Luo Ye felt that it would be better to use a truck to sell them in wholesale.

"The main reason I wanted to make money was because Xia Muyu's mother was in poor health and had been in the hospital. I still had some money, but Xia Muyu firmly refused."

"I also know the reason, because after all, the money belongs to my parents. Although she is usually quiet and doesn't talk much, she is very strong-willed. She knows that my parents look down on her, so she won't spend it."

Luo Ye was also a little confused. After losing the title of rich second generation, he was not as good as many ordinary college students.

"Do you think it's feasible to start a business and make money now?"

This idea suddenly appeared in Luo Ye's mind and quickly took root.

"My dad also started out as an ordinary college student, why can't I do the same?"

Lin Yi was so frightened when he heard this that he quickly advised him to calm down: "Calm down, your father's era was the golden age for entrepreneurship, and even a pig could take off if it stood at the forefront of the trend."

"But who knew it was a vent at the time? Wasn't it all your own judgment?"

What Luo Ye said made sense, and Lin Yi was silent: it seemed to be true.

Lin Yi thought about it and continued to persuade: "But what about the funds needed to start a business?"

"I still have some money in my card. If I succeed, I can return the money to them."

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Lin Yi felt that the other party had become possessed, but it was not easy for him to continue to stop him, and Luo Ye seemed to be trying to drag him down with him.

"You'd better think about this carefully. This is no joke. If you fail, it will be no joke."

"Yeah, I know. I'll go back and think about it."

Lin Yi and Luo Ye left the night stall and prepared to return to school.

The two were walking and chatting on the road when a white car suddenly stopped beside them. The window rolled down, and Luo Qinghan's face surprised them both.

"Lin Yi? It's so late and you haven't returned to the dormitory to sleep yet?"

Luo Ye: “???”

Lin Yi: “.”

(End of this chapter)