Insufficient balance

  "Is that all right?" Zhang Yang asked.

  What kind of family background do these friends of Hong Yaqin have? I didn't notice anything special about them when I went to the Hong's house last time! Just like Hong's father, he gave me the feeling that he was just an ordinary retired chef.

  Hong Yaqin said, "No problem. You probably won't have to go to work, just a nominal position, it will be more convenient to do things in the future. If you mix in Beijing, you can't avoid dealing with all kinds of people, having such an identity will make everyone take you more seriously."

  "Alright then, you say there's no problem, so there's no problem." Zhang Yang said with a smile.

  Although it's a bit worrisome, I'm more excited. National Security! Thinking about those scenes on TV, Zhang Yang is extremely thrilled. Who would have thought that an ordinary person like me would one day become someone involved with National Security?

  "Where to go now?" Zhang Yang asked.

  "Go shopping with you!" Hong Yaqin said.

  Zhang Yang nodded and followed Hong Yaqin's directions to arrive at Xin Guang Tian Di.

  After entering, Zhang Yang was shocked by the luxurious degree inside. Seeing the prices of these international top brands, Zhang Yang finally understood why Hong Yaqin said that his clothes were not decent. Indeed, what he wore on his body was completely out of place in this mall.

  "I often come here, and there are only about a dozen good shops in the capital. The brands here are quite comprehensive, but the prices are just so-so. Those who can't afford it will complain that it's too expensive to death, while those who can afford it think it's no big deal."

  Zhang Yang swallowed his saliva and said: "I finally understand what you mean."

  "Haha, got it. You said you're also a millionaire with a net worth of tens of millions, but the clothes you wear are laughable. Fortunately, you're smart enough to know to ask for my help in choosing your outfit. Otherwise, on the day of your grand opening, it would be embarrassing."

  Zhang Yang was speechless, wearing a few thousand yuan worth of clothes on his body and still losing face. Indeed, one wouldn't know how little money they have until they reach the capital!

  "Gu Qi is dressed quite well, you have a good figure, let's go pick out a few pieces first." said Hong Yaqin.

  "Alright, I'll listen to you, whatever you say."

  It's better not to pretend to understand if you don't, he believed that Hong Yaqin's vision must be better than his own.

  If Wang Yue taught him how to dress up, then Hong Yaqin today is equivalent to teaching him what it means to dress well.

  When paying the bill, Zhang Yang didn't argue with Hong Yaqin either. Neither of them was short of money, and arguing would have made them appear petty. When they came out, Zhang Yang had changed his entire outfit, from clothes to shoes, sunglasses to watch, everything was replaced.

  Zhang Yang secretly calculated that the things on his body added up to several hundred thousand.

  "That money of mine doesn't seem like a lot!" Zhang Yang had an idea secretly emerging in his heart.

  He himself was shocked by this idea, previously tens of millions could make him feel that he had too much money and would not be able to spend it all his life, now hundreds of millions are not enough to spend, indeed in this world, money is never enough.

  After coming out, Zhang Yang also discovered the change.

  Before he went in, the rate of people turning back to look at him was quite low. Although Zhang Yang felt that he looked great now, but passersby, beauties, almost lost the desire to take a second glance after sweeping their eyes over his clothes.

  But from wearing brand new clothes, all the way back, the rate of return is high, many women even in front of Hong Yaqin threw flirtatious glances at Zhang Yang.

  "See that? This is the benefit of having a famous brand. Now if you go to a bar, a group of young girls will definitely surround you." Hong Yaqin said with a smile.

  Zhang Yang said in doubt: "No way, I don't recognize any of these clothing brands, how can they all tell them apart!"

  "Women always care more about the brand of clothes than a man's appearance. You may not recognize these brands, but now on this street, one in ten women can accurately tell you all the brands you're wearing. Zhang Yang, from now on, you should also be able to recognize these clothing brands. Don't think it's wrong to judge people by their appearance; that's just how society is now. From the moment you step out of your house, your clothes and car determine the crowd you socialize with. Just like why Bai Landa dared to mock you but not others at the auction? There were many newcomers at the auction, but he could tell you're an ordinary person by your attire. And that friend you brought along, although I don't want to speak ill of her behind her back, her dressing style is clearly not that of a decent woman." said Hong Yaqin.

  Zhang Yang smiled bitterly and said: "So when I took Wang Luoyao there that day, the impression people got was that a nouveau riche was accompanied by his mistress?"

  "Not bad, the thing that Beijing lacks the least is nouveau riche. And those rich young masters, the ones they look down on the most are also the nouveau riche, and the ones they like to bully the most are also the nouveau riche!" Hong Yaqin said with a smile.

  Zhang Yang helplessly said: "According to your words, is Bai Landa bullying me because I'm a nouveau riche?"

  "It can't be denied that this is one of the reasons." Hong Yaqin said with a suppressed smile.

  Zhang Yang was completely speechless this time, he had always thought he was doing well, but it turned out that in the eyes of these real rich second generations, he was just an ordinary nouveau riche. It seems that there is still a lot for him to learn in the future.

  "Zhang Yang, can you play golf?" asked Hong Yaqin.

  Zhang Yang shook his head, he could play table tennis, but golf was too far-fetched for him.

  "In a few days, after you've finished with the new store, I'll accompany you to apply for a membership card at the Blue Moon Club. They receive high-society people there, going there often to play ball and make friends will be very beneficial for your career." said Hong Yaqin.

  "It seems I still have much to learn."

  "It doesn't matter, don't rush, I'll teach you little by little." Hong Yaqin said.

  Although Zhang Yang felt a bit uncomfortable in his heart, this was a necessary stage for him to go through, just like Wang Yue's teachings to himself, he had to learn and it wasn't something that could be achieved overnight.

  Elite education! This is what elite education is all about. It's no wonder that the descendants of those big shots can take on leadership positions early on, because they have different starting points and receive different educations. Sometimes this gap cannot be bridged even with several years or decades of study.

  But Zhang Yang's eyes flashed with a bright light, since he was able to go from being an ordinary farmer to becoming a millionaire today, he must be able to enter this so-called elite class. He just started lower than them, that's all. Given the same starting point for everyone, Zhang Yang believed he would never belong to them. In fact, many ordinary people compared to these so-called elites are only lacking in one thing - a starting point. With the same starting point, it's really not certain who will win or lose.