Lu Mingfei, become the King of Elden!

Chapter 231 Is the money for bananas only enough to hire someone?

As Lu Mingfei stepped out of the elevator, he immediately spotted the flamboyant old man sitting in the hotel lobby waiting for him.

A black bespoke suit, gleaming Italian leather shoes, hair so oiled it could be used as a mirror, and a vibrant red rose on his chest.

If it weren't for his silver hair, he'd look like a complete lecher! With the silver hair, he's... an old lecher!
"Hey! Principal!"

Lu Mingfei waved his hand.

Hello, Mingfei.

Angers greeted with a smile:

"How was your summer vacation? I hope I didn't disturb your and your child's happy time."

Lu Mingfei shrugged and didn't say anything.

That old show-off was definitely playing a joke on him on purpose; he didn't believe Angers wouldn't know about the investigation message he sent to Norma.

Angers didn't seem to mind, and simply stood up and patted him on the shoulder:

“My car is parked outside, let’s talk in the car.”

They looked as harmonious as any ordinary grandparent and grandchild.

As Lu Mingfei walked out of the hotel, the first thing he saw was a black Maserati parked on the side of the road.

This is a luxury car sold in the same dealership as Ferrari. Its long, sleek hood has a sharp, curved line, resembling a shark leaping out of the water, while the privacy glass blocks the view inside.

It's definitely a cool toy.

The car door popped open, and the two naturally got into the car.

This old guy clearly knows how to enjoy life. Melodious arias are playing from the stereo, and instead of a Coke, there's a bottle of ice wine in the slot. The skylight above is open, and wisps of cigar smoke rise up.

Angers deftly took out the bottle of ice wine, and then, as if by magic, produced two crystal-clear tulip glasses.

He gently tilted the bottle, poured out the wine, handed it to Lu Mingfei, and then poured himself a glass.

What do you need me for?

Lu Mingfei asked, somewhat puzzled:

"I'm not good at anything. I failed two courses last semester and I'm waiting to retake them when school starts."

Angers smiled:
"It's good for young people to be humble, but excessive humility can be mistaken for weakness."

“When I was your age, I was just a reckless kid,” Angers exhaled a smoke ring, his eyes seemingly traversing time. “I always thought I could change the world and couldn’t wait to prove myself. But you’re different, Mingfei. You always like to hide yourself in a shell of ‘ordinariness,’ as if that’s how you avoid all trouble.”

Lu Mingfei looked at him:
“There’s nothing wrong with a simple life. I don’t know if you’ve ever heard the saying, ‘A frog in a well cannot be told about the sea, for it is confined by its limited knowledge; a summer insect cannot be told about ice, for it is bound by its limited time.’”

Angers' gaze flickered slightly.

Lu Mingfei continued:
"It means that you shouldn't argue with people who are not on the same level as you; it's just a waste of time and energy."

He shrugged:

"You should understand."

Angers paused for a moment, then said:

"You really are the best choice."

"what?"

Lu Mingfei was slightly taken aback.

“At this time of year, Sotheby’s holds an auction for mixed-race individuals.”

Angers said calmly:
“Mixed-race families in North America gather here to hold small meetings and discuss matters. This year, they invited me.”

Angers took a deep drag on his cigar and then exhaled out the car window.

Lu Mingfei then realized that this flamboyant old man was actually inhaling his cigars!

They really think they can do whatever they want just because they have a superior bloodline.

Lu Mingfei secretly grumbled to himself.

“I’m 120 years old, Mingfei. All the younger members of the council have retired.” “Are you saying you’re old?”

Lu Mingfei shook his head:

"I failed a course, but I'm not stupid. Only a fool would believe something like that."

"Hahaha."

Angers was amused.

He took a sip of the strong liquor in his glass and continued:
"But some people just think I'm too old and can't wait to jump out of the fray. Just like you said, I'm too lazy to argue with them anymore."

"You want me to go and put pressure on those people?"

Lu Mingfei was taken aback.

Angers raised his glass to Lu Mingfei:
"What, is that not allowed? As a new generation S-class student from Kassel College, you should at least show some consideration for the elderly."

He swirled the amber liquid in his glass, a sly glint in his eyes:
"Besides, didn't you just say, 'A frog in a well cannot be told about the sea, and a summer insect cannot be told about ice'? Since you think they are not worthy to argue with you, why not go and make them understand this principle yourself?"

Lu Mingfei opened his mouth, but was speechless for a moment.

He finally understood what it meant to lift a rock only to drop it on your own foot.

“Principal, your logic is flawed,” Lu Mingfei tried to argue. “I said I wouldn’t compete because they’re not worthy, so I just won’t go. Why do I have to go all the way there to prove they’re not worthy?”

"This is the beauty of Eastern philosophy."

Angers leisurely exhaled a smoke ring:
The Tao Te Ching says: "It is precisely because he does not contend that no one in the world can contend with him." True "non-contention" is not about avoiding each other, but about standing in front of the other party while they understand that they have no right to contend with you.

Lu Mingfei was dumbfounded:
"Principal, you are misinterpreting the classics."

“Really?” Angers raised an eyebrow. “Then the principle of ‘subduing the enemy without fighting’ in Sun Tzu’s Art of War must be correct, right? You just go to a banquet, sit there, and without doing anything, you can keep those restless guys quiet. Isn’t that the perfect example?”

Lu Mingfei was completely speechless.

He hadn't expected this old guy to be so eloquent in quoting classical texts. The Sinicization education at Kassel College was truly a success, at least that's what Lu Mingfei saw in Angers.

"Don't worry, you won't have made a wasted trip."

Angers said easily:
"I will have the school administration department waive your make-up exam."

Lu Mingfei shook his head:

"The board of directors has waived my retake exam."

So, is paying for bananas the only way to hire someone? Lu Mingfei believes his appearance fee is still a bit higher than the monkey's.

A hint of surprise flashed in Angers' eyes, which quickly turned into a smile.

He gently swirled the wine in his glass.

"Looks like someone beat me to it."

He said thoughtfully.

Lu Mingfei took a sip of wine without commenting, and the spicy liquid slid down his throat, causing him to involuntarily frown.

"How about this, besides waiving your retake exam, I can also promise you a small favor."

Angers' eyes gleamed behind the smoke:
"A small matter within my authority."

Lu Mingfei raised his eyebrows:

“A minor matter? Principal, you've been too vague in your assessment.”

“We’re all smart people,” Angers said with a smile, taking a sip of his wine. “We naturally know our limits.”

Angers was amused by his reaction: "I'm always at your service. But remember, within my authority."

“Of course,” Lu Mingfei blinked, “I’ve always been the most sensible person when it comes to boundaries.”

The two wine glasses clinked together again, and the two men, each with their own thoughts, smiled at each other inside the Maserati.

(End of this chapter)