I was forced to start the second round because I was raised in poverty

Chapter 245 I Won't Be Friends With Me

[Sister Chestnut, are you asleep?]
Su Cheng sent a message to Ye Li on her phone and quickly received a reply: [Not yet, can't sleep]
Su Cheng continued sending messages: [Do you want to come to the East Room?]
Ye Li: [What?]
Su Cheng: [Bored, want to play some cards?]
Ye Li thought for a moment, then replied: [Okay, I'll get dressed.]
Not long after, Ye Li, wearing slippers, crossed the yard and arrived at the east room.

Su Cheng leaned against the bed, fiddling with her phone. When she saw Ye Li coming over, she smiled and gestured for Ye Li to sit on the bed.

Su Cheng actually disliked this state; she couldn't fall asleep with her eyes closed, and she couldn't force herself to sleep either.

Thinking that I shouldn't waste time, I opened my eyes and tried to learn from the database, but I couldn't concentrate.

"Sister Chestnut, I thought you were already asleep."

"I knew I shouldn't have drunk your dad's tea; I'm still perfectly fine now." Ye Li pouted. "Where did you find those playing cards?"

"There are a lot of discarded playing cards in the drawer."

Ye Li hummed in agreement: "Oh, what are we playing?"

"Does the train coupling work?"

"Yes, do you have all the cards?"

"It should be complete, no... What's the point of counting whether a game of train hooks is complete or not? You want to count the cards?"

"I'm not counting, I'm just afraid you'll be counting cards."

"Huh? I don't count cards."

Su Cheng divided the playing cards into two piles, and the two of them each took one pile and started hanging up the train.

This is the simplest solitaire game in poker. If you have two identical cards in a straight, you can collect them all. The last person to run out of cards loses.

No need to use your brain or count cards, just play them blindly in order.

The two can chat while playing.

"Cheng, I want to ask you, if you were that friend, would you save your dad?"

what?
Su Cheng wondered if the two of them had already discussed this issue.

Both of them are responsible for removing the tubes!

"What if you had money?" Ye Li asked.

"Well, that depends on how much money I have, how much it will cost to save him, and whether he knows I have money."

Ye Li noticed that Su Cheng clearly didn't want to discuss this topic anymore, so she didn't ask any further questions.

Ye Li changed the subject: "Why did you invite your dad to stay at your place today?"

Ye Li was very curious.

Based on her understanding of Su Cheng, she knew he would never live under the same roof as her father.

Even without considering personality issues, all sorts of conflicts will inevitably arise once they live together.

Does Su Cheng really want his dad to open a company in Jingzhou?
Probably not...

There was no eavesdropping in her hometown, so Su Cheng could talk to Ye Li with peace of mind.

Su Cheng wanted the old man to go to Jingzhou, not because he was filial, but because he could monitor the old man anytime and anywhere.

He once thought about quitting his job at Shengyue and going back to his hometown to work in the renovation business with his father. The two of them would be inseparable and he would definitely be able to find out the old man's flaws.

But that would definitely get him beaten to death by the old man. Su Cheng could guess the old man's lines, like how he worked himself to the bone to support a college student so that Su Cheng could make something of herself instead of going back to work in the renovation business with him. He said that anyone with a junior high school education could do renovations.

Therefore, this path is not feasible for Su Cheng. After resigning from Sheng Yue, Su Cheng cannot stay in her hometown either, and the old man will never allow this situation to happen.

Being monitored by Su Cheng is one aspect.

Su Cheng's deviation from the old man's educational path is another aspect.

Therefore, it would be best if Su Cheng could trick the old man into coming to Jingzhou, but the probability of that is very low, and the old man is not stupid.

You can't fool them, that's all.

Su Cheng still wanted to speak.

The old man was making excuses and finding reasons, which Su Cheng found very satisfying.

He bought the old man a car mainly to appease him, not because he hoped the old man would get into a car accident and die.

Su Cheng just wanted to mess with the old man.

You want a nice car.

Eh.

I won't give you a nice car.

Secondly, this is the reason Su Cheng told Ye Li.

"Sister Chestnut, I was just being polite to him."

"Otherwise, how can I show that I'm filial?"

Ye Li: ???
Are you trying to make me laugh to death?

"Well, what else can you do? Let me tell you, sometimes you have to be polite to your parents, and you have to tell a few little lies, you know what I mean?"

Ye Li understands, but not completely.

She wasn't entirely without politeness, but sometimes she just couldn't keep up the act; it was even more tiring than being an actor.

Often, the more polite Ye Li was, the more they took advantage of her, feeling that they had her completely under their control.

There is a saying that goes well.

Blind filial piety breeds wicked elders.

"Yes, I've heard that before."

Su Cheng still agreed with this old saying, but he felt it was necessary to explain the logical relationship to Ye Li.

"Then Sister Chestnut, tell me, is it blind filial piety that leads to wicked elders, or are wicked elders the cause of blind filial piety?"

Ye Li hadn't really thought about it carefully.

She opened her mouth slightly, wanting to answer Su Cheng, but then thought it might not be right, so she swallowed the words that were about to come out.

This question is no less difficult than the chicken-or-egg dilemma.

After some thought, Ye Li replied: "A bad elder does not necessarily lead to blind filial piety, but blind filial piety will definitely lead to a bad elder."

Su Cheng laughed and played a black jack: "Sister Chestnut, you're so smart! Wow, I'm all-knowing now."

Ye Li watched as Su Cheng put the long dragon into her hand.

It seems... Su Cheng knows better than her how to handle family relationships.

If we're talking about knowledge, Su Cheng does have some knowledge, but he was forced into it.

In a normal father-son relationship, the most normal situation is that the son is filial but not obedient.

If you blindly obey your father, it will cause big problems. Most importantly, it will distort your personality, thus affecting all aspects of your career, family, and life.

Su Cheng had already gained a sufficient understanding of human nature, psychology, and business in her previous life.

But after he was reborn, he even had another epiphany because of the old man.

Those who crave approval will become their slaves.

Big Fatty is a perfect example.

Su Cheng believes that Zheng Jiawei is living a very painful life now.

Not to mention the big fat guy.

He himself is an example.

Having just been reborn, Su Cheng kept doing practice problems, but to no avail, and she didn't even have any initiative.

The old man does whatever he wants, and he's constantly being hindered.

It's different now.

Su Cheng changed his tactics, constantly causing trouble for the old man, and began to seek the initiative.

Su Cheng, with his keen perception, had already realized that the old man was now even seeking his approval.

The old man must know about Ye Li's family affairs. Isn't he afraid that he might follow Ye Li's example?

Of course I'm scared!

That's why the old man was so generous in transferring money to Su Cheng.

but.

Su Cheng didn't know how long this situation would last. Her father wasn't stupid; in fact, he was arguably the smartest person Su Cheng had ever met.

Su Cheng was still unclear about what cards her father still held and whether there was any possibility of him changing his playing style.

But Su Cheng knew very well what cards Ye Li still held in his hand.

"Sister Chestnut, do you still have four Kings, three 2s, and two each of 7, 8, and 9?"

Ye Li wasn't sure if it was true or not, but when she opened the cards and looked at them, the remaining 13 cards were exactly the same as Su Cheng had said.

"Grass."

"Nie ma de".

"I already told you not to count cards when playing train hooks!"

Su Cheng quickly defended herself: "I didn't count, Sister Chestnut... I really didn't. It's just that you've cycled it too many times. Even a different child would remember it."

Su Cheng was very sleepy, but his mind was still sharp. He had been playing cards unconsciously, and his mind had unconsciously memorized the cards in Ye Li's hand.

"Bullshit, what kid could remember so many cards?" Ye Li roughly took the thick stack of cards from Su Cheng's hand. "Reshuffle, reshuffle, I'll shuffle the cards."

"You wash, you wash."

The two played on the train hook for about forty minutes, and finally Ye Li said she was sleepy, so she left the east room and went back to the north room to sleep.

Su Cheng was still not sleepy.

However, it wasn't because of the tea; his tolerance for caffeine was higher than Ye Li's, and that initial rush had long since passed.

Su Cheng tossed and turned in bed, thinking about the old man's successor plan.

Is it true that you raise your child in poverty? You're so stupid.

Su Cheng once again rejected the old man's plan to raise him in poverty.

At this time of night, Su Cheng gets emo and wants to curse the old man.

If only he had been raised in a wealthy family!
It's not that Su Cheng is greedy for wealth and status; the key is that he can avoid many detours and achieve greater success and wisdom than he does now.

Su Cheng's thinking is supported by theory.

Raising a child in poverty will only leave them in a state of low self-esteem.

Affluent upbringing is essential for children to achieve high self-esteem.

Using self-esteem as a description might not be accurate; Su Cheng prefers to call it a "low-energy state" and a "high-energy state."

Different people have different sources of energy, which are related to their values, personality, and even genes.

A person's energy may come from: school report cards or the charm generated by appearance and height.

Take Tang Li's cousin, Tang Ke, for example.

It could also stem from: not doing anything illegal or criminal, adhering to moral principles and one's own bottom line.

For example, Su Cheng's ex-girlfriend Wei Qing, and Ye Li.

The former will believe that being beautiful and tall will give them high self-esteem and energy.

The latter feel that they are upright and have high self-esteem and energy when doing things that are socially acceptable.

If Su Cheng believes he is good at numbers and the processing of numbers and graphics, then he is more likely to do better in the field of mathematics.

In general.

The more you feel you are good at math, the more you believe you are good at math, and consequently, the better you become at math.

The same applies to physical education, art, and physics.

This is about identity recognition and energy circulation.

However, raising children in poverty makes it difficult to generate this excellent energy cycle that enables people to improve.

for example.

A friend posted on his WeChat Moments that he earned 80,000 yuan this month.

Depending on their level of self-esteem and energy levels, individuals will react differently.

High-energy people usually compensate by mentally cursing the person while secretly working harder.

People with low energy levels experience more intense mood swings and are more likely to compare themselves to their past selves, leading to internal conflict and being overwhelmed by this "triumphant" post on social media.

When they see such things, they feel rejected by society and that their existence is threatened.

Su Cheng is prone to entering a negative state, making herself more acutely aware of others' expectations of her and seeking their approval.

Su Cheng did not deny it.

I used to be very jealous, jealous of my classmates and colleagues.

Petty, easily hurt, unsociable, sensitive, etc...

These are all bad habits he developed from being raised in poverty.

Comparison.

High-energy children raised in affluent environments have many advantages and are more likely to develop a proactive, optimistic, and cheerful disposition.

Su Cheng also found a psychology survey report in the database.

The report was very lengthy, so Su Cheng went straight to the conclusion: Boys who have had sexual experiences at a very young age tend to have higher self-esteem and a higher energy level than boys of the average age.

Su Cheng wasn't looking for young men to have sex; his focus was on what kind of young men could have sex at a young age.

Aren't they just those sunny, handsome, cheerful, knowledgeable, and well-mannered boys?

What girl would like a guy who lives a negative life all day and is full of negative energy?
The former Su Cheng was not only jealous, but also more aggressive and vengeful.

It's no exaggeration to describe them as vengeful.

So Su Cheng has no friends, not because of anyone else, but because of his own problem.

Many people dislike poor people, not necessarily because they are poor economically, but more so because they are poor in spirit.

You fucking have no energy?
He's petty, easily hurt, and vindictive all day long. He's always talking about trivial matters, like who used his tissue or toothpaste. He holds a grudge for so long.

Su Cheng felt that even he himself could not be friends with his past self.

The old man described being friendless and unsociable as "sheep flock together, while wild beasts always roam alone."

Su Cheng wanted to laugh when she heard this. This kind of frugal upbringing ignores the most crucial issue: it is very detrimental to the healthy physical and mental development of teenagers and can easily lead to extreme personality traits.

The amount of energy is like the battery level of a mobile phone, or the fuel gauge in a car's fuel tank.

My phone battery level is consistently around 40%, and it's easy for a "Your phone battery is low" notification to pop up.

Children raised in affluent environments typically have an energy level of 90% and are less likely to experience such alerts.

The more energy you have, the higher the quality of your work and the stronger your performance.

The more fuel in the tank, the farther you can drive, and you can drive faster without worry, instead of always being in ECO mode.

Su Cheng prefers to describe her home as a phone charger or a gas station.

In fact, families are meant to bear this kind of responsibility and obligation.

However, the family's poverty alleviation efforts not only fail to provide Su Cheng with the necessary resources, but sometimes even deduct from her overall energy levels.

When Su Cheng got home, she wanted to add some gas to her car, but instead of adding any gas, she added more than half a box of chicken soup. She was told that cooking chicken soup was better than cooking oil, as it would make her drive faster and farther.

How do you get a car moving by putting chicken soup in the gas tank?
Eh.

It can actually move.

The solution was for Su Cheng to engage in self-promotion, genuinely believing that "chicken soup for the soul is better than 95-octane gasoline," which made her burn even more intensely.

By the time most people finally realize what's happening, the engine and transmission are already beyond repair.

Su Cheng felt that it was a great misfortune that a small group of people never woke up to this truth in their entire lives.

But then again, some people don't lack the desire to wake up; they simply dare not.

For them, this is a kind of fulfillment.

Therefore, Su Cheng would never bring up or interfere in any of Zheng Jiawei's family affairs.

This was his own choice, and Su Cheng couldn't interfere.

The "poor upbringing" that Su Cheng mentioned is a general term, referring to the ideas and practices her father instilled in her.

Many people with low or high energy levels have little to do with poverty or abuse, but rather with their upbringing, environment, and experiences.

The real culprit is the trauma of childhood!
(End of this chapter)