Chapter Ninety-Seven: The Rejected James, the Meaning of Spending Money Recklessly
When Roland took Elizabeth and Aunt Garneti to the party again, the old and young students who had surrounded him before did not rush up.
Looking at the little green among the thousands of flowers, Roland had to sigh, this is the biggest difference between natives and outsiders.
For James, dating if he likes it belongs to America's most normal way of thinking, but for Roland, their group of guys is really overenthusiastic This conflict of ideas can not be changed in a while, and Roland didn't think about changing it, he felt that the current living situation was very good.
And with Elizabeth, the little guy, as a shield, announcing the end of the party This kind of frustrating thing becomes logical, although there are many old classmates who want to communicate with Roland for a while, but their parents are very reasonable, even if they want to be close to the hostess of Garneti, but the rules of the social circle, they still understand, stalking behavior will only make people disgusted with them, and at the eleven-year-old age of Roland, these guys don't have to worry.
Even if Roland drops out, he may never step into the same school as his children in his life, but his good buddy James is still studying hard! Although they can't do this kind of thing, they can still catch big fish with a long line! Just like today, isn't it also a way to create opportunities for children to encourage James to get a party?
In this way, after Roland pointed to Elizabeth and apologized to the guests present that the child was noisily wanting to go home to listen to the story, the parents of the students who had already had a lunch at noon showed their understanding.
"The little one in my family also babbles every day to listen to the story, I asked the nanny to tell him to listen, he is not happy, crying and making trouble to ask me to take the picture album to read to him, so now I don't dare to go back late, for fear that he will mess around at home......"
"Yes, it's really tiring to take care of the child, I have to pick up her sister at four o'clock, I didn't know how to tell you, I didn't expect you to go back, it's really a coincide......nce"
"Roland, what stories do you usually tell Elizabeth? Lillian, the older sister, never helped me take care of her brother, and she often said 'beat my brother before it's too late'? β
"Is it Peter Pan? It was reported before that you performed very well in Spielberg's crew, when will the movie be released? I think Marina and the others can't wait to see this fairy tale movie......"
The conversation and inquiry at the time of parting is just to lay a good foundation for cooperation for the next meeting.
To put it mildly, a lot of times, it's just a matter of having nothing to say.
Will they not know the news of Roland's cameo in "Captain Hook"?
How can it be!
But I asked casually, didn't I just want to have a good reason to let my children have more contact with James before and after the movie was released...... What's more, Roland doesn't think that there is anything wrong with this kind of mind that wants to climb up, if people live for a lifetime, if they go with the flow, and there is no opportunity to even have some ideas, then it will become a walking corpse!
Even Officer Terry, who is no longer a human in "Immortal Police Officer", has his own **, if their parents can be as desireless and wantless as saints, then maybe many years later, others will believe in them.
So, even though Roland was not interested in this kind of close communication, he still said goodbye to the ladies with a smile on his face.
However, as everyone left, Roland, who had been smirking for a long time, saw a girl with sharp eyes and shook James's hand, and the next second after the action ended, the little fat man's hand was stuffed into his trouser pocket.
This behavior naturally attracted Roland's attention, and when the adults dispersed, he also pulled James into his room with a quick move, and asked with a snicker: "That guy, called Wendy?" β
"Turns out, you like her?"
(w)
Roland really hates this kind of pure gathering, but he doesn't hate James, a bastard boy!
To put it mildly, if it weren't for the fact that James's sweetheart likes the movies he acts, so this little chubby dun would beg him to make a party, Roland, this guy, is too lazy to make this kind of thing!
For him, it was a very meaningful thing to spend half a day figuring out who the girl James liked, and this satisfaction of self-peeping was much more interesting than the flattery at a social party!
What's more, the guy who broke the casserole last time and wanted to find out what type of girl Roland liked, wasn't it James? Now it's just an exchange of information, it's not a big deal! At least that's what Roland thinks.
And after hearing Roland's quiet inquiry, and the obscene gaze full of evil smiles, James, who usually likes to compete with Roland, was also surprisingly proud this time, patted his pocket, full of excited squinting and smiling, and at the same time, he also asked in a seductive tone, "Do you want to see what she wrote to me?" β
"Aren't you talking nonsense? Hurry up, take it out! β
Looking at the blind little guy, Roland almost raised his hand to cut him.
"The party is what I promised, the money is mine, and the opportunity is created by me, if you don't let me know where you have progressed, then don't think about begging me to do things for you in the future!"
The 'harsh' words made James laugh even more.
He knew Roland was joking with himself.
But he is willing to cooperate.
"Okay...... Show you......"
"But let me say it first, if you see something that makes you uncomfortable, don't be envious!"
"Shw, open it!" Roland's brows furrowed, he felt that he could not possibly envy.
Isn't it just a love letter written by children?
He didn't know how many letters he had passed in class in his previous life!
Although he can relive his life, Roland can relive his old dreams, just like writing a penguin story, leaving himself a bunch of black history of middle two, but for him, it is meaningless!
Instead of forcibly regaining the feeling of the past, it is better to write down James's black history!
Now he will write down the love he received, more than ten years later, at his wedding, he will recite it word for word, and the feeling of reliving the interesting stories of other people's middle and second illness is interesting, okay?
However, when Roland lay on James's shoulder, watching with great interest the five carrot-like fingers carefully open the boxy love letter that was folded, the clear words that greeted their eyes made the two of them stunned for a moment.
James, who was still full of excited smiles, gradually fell silent with the scanning of his eyes, and his flat forehead also showed a ravine, and his blinking eyes were full of incomprehension of reality.
And Roland, who wants to record James's black history, keeps squinting his eyes and carefully analyzing the meaning of the sentences on the paper, while the corners of his flat mouth are also rising......
About half a minute later, Roland, who had finished reading the article, patted the little chubby dun's arm with his hand, and in his throat, he let out a voice that was almost rotten because of laughter:
"Uh...... James ......"
"Are you sure Wendy likes you?"
Or ......
"I think...... Maybe she gave it to the wrong person? β
The appearance of Roland's voice made James, who was already frozen and motionless, slowly turn his head, looked at the damn face closely, and asked in a tone of 'I want to kill you': "What do you think?" β
As the eyes of the two intersected, a spontaneous excitement instantly surged into Roland's heart, and no matter how he was smiling, the trembling body was still clearly perceived by James
Who told him to lie on James's body?
"Can you stop shaking?"
"I ...... I...... Try to ......"
"Can you calm down?"
"I don't blame it...... The main thing is this letter...... It'......"
"You say it again?"
"Hey, hey, hey...... I won't say it, I won't say it...... Hahahaha...... This Wendy really dares to say anything! β
When Roland leaned back, curled up in a ball, and looked at James with that kind of crazy eyes, the little fat dun who was panting for breath had already clutched the 'love letter' in his hand!
At this moment, he just wants to take out a knife and stab to death the Roland who is covering his mouth and constantly shivering!
What love letters?
What not to envy?
It's all bullshit!
If he could choose again, James would never open this letter in front of Roland!
Oh no!
Even if it's a party, he won't let Roland hold it!
It's so hurtful!
It's true that he likes Wendy, and this party is also because Wendy told him that he is a fan of Roland, so he came back and let Roland watch it! But after the party, after meeting with Roland, this little girl actually told him bluntly that she likes Roland's thin man, and doesn't like him as a sincere person?
What's the difference between what you say and an employee being fired for taking his left foot in the door when he goes to work?
It doesn't make any sense!
If you didn't like me, you had a fart with me before!
If you don't like me, accept a fart's invitation to a fart's party!
Isn't it all about meeting Roland?
And isn't that him?
β**οΌ **οΌ **οΌ β
After crumpling the letter, James flew up, kicked on the sofa beside him, and cursed.
As for why not kick the coffee table?
It's easy!
Because it hurts to kick the coffee table!
Looking at the James who was clasping his hands and panting, the whole thing was very much like the Bull Demon King, and Roland, who was leaning on the side, waved his hand first and said: "Okay, okay, okay, don't people just think you're fat?" β
"Can't you just lose weight?"
James, who had already reacted to the fact that he had been tricked by others, instantly occupied the high ground again, "Lose weight? β
"You think I'm stupid?"
"Didn't they tell me they liked you?"
"'I like guys with Roland's stature, not athletic athletes'."
"In the whole article, except for me, there is only your name, okay?"
Okay
Roland, who has already read the content, naturally does not think that James is malicious and extends the topic.
In fact, when Roland saw the first apology in the opening chapter, he knew that something was wrong.
Because the whole letter is actually written around 'you are a good person'.
Every word in the letter reflects Wendy's rejection of James.
Not only that, Roland can also see that this guy is actually coming for himself.
It's not that Roland took the initiative to put gold on his face, but in the whole letter, the frequency of 'Roland' is even higher than that of 'James', and he is mentioned in almost every line, and James ...... It's good to have one in every paragraph......
"Okay, okay, okay, isn't it just that people don't like you?"
"Can't you just be like me and leave these things alone?"
"What's there to talk about in love?"
"It's the right thing to study hard!"
Roland, this is cheap, and he sells well.
On the surface, it seems that he is persuading James, but with that stinky fart, it can be seen that James wants to hit someone!
Although Roland doesn't fall in love with fans, it doesn't mean that he hates fans like his behavior!
Not only that, but he also hopes that the more guys who like him, the better......
"Okay, okay, okay, study, study, study, how do you make it the same as my dad?"
Although James wanted to punch Roland's face flat, he thought that he might need Roland to help him buy comic books in the future, and he felt that he could let him go.
Of course, letting Roland go doesn't mean that he will be entangled with Roland in learning, he doesn't like to compare and learn with Roland, so he directly changed the topic, "By the way, I mean it, I really feel like you're the same as my dad." β
"Of course, I'm not saying you're my dad, but the feeling you give me, it's very strange, you know?"
"After others become famous, they will be very excited, buying and buying everywhere, and they will be everywhere, but what about you? Like my dad, he didn't seem to spend much money except to buy us things. β
"Do you know, when my sister first became famous, my mother often told me that when she took my sister to film in the studio, she often listened to what luxury goods others bought, fashion, cars, yachts, etc......
"And she also told my dad that when my sisters grow up, I must guide them and don't let them get into bad habits."
"And when you became famous, last Christmas, when my dad congratulated you on becoming a millionaire, I was actually thinking, what are you going to do with that money, but I waited until this year to find out that you bought stocks, bought rights, and then ......"
"It's gone?"
"You know, when I went to help you settle those old classmates just now, they actually asked me, will celebrities be as simple as you? You're got nothing but a t-shirt, a pair of jeans, and a pair of sneakers......"
"Don't blame me for telling me the truth."
"When your uncle and aunt were here, you spent more than you do now."
"At least, that's the case with household items."
"And now?"
"The comics you bought for me, the gifts you bought for Ashley and Mary, the money you spent on Elizabeth every time you went out with her, dozens of times more than the money you spent yourself? Or hundreds of times? β
"You know what?"
"I always thought that only my dad's kind would spend money on us."
Although at the beginning, James had the intention of changing the topic, he didn't want to discuss learning with a guy like Roland who talked about 'I love learning' every day, but when he talked about how Roland was similar to his father, the words were like a flood that burst the embankment, and he couldn't stop anymore.
And after hearing his words, Roland glanced down at himself.
A black T-shirt, blue jeans, shoes from the home of the director who will shoot "Bumblebee" in the future......
Combined, it seems that there are not even five hundred yuan?
That's right, although his body is ordinary, but he bought it last time he went to the store with David, don't look at the simple matching, but the price is actually not cheap, of course, compared with those men's clothes that often make five or six figures, then his body can be regarded as a beggar's outfit, even a guy like James who has no financial resources, or rather, like those male classmates in the original class, will not wear it like Roland......
However, Roland didn't think there was a problem.
Clothes, pants and shoes, shouldn't this thing be worn however you want?
Especially when he is still growing his body, he buys a bunch of big brands and loses them after wearing them for a year?
Isn't that a waste?
Why does everyone wear the same thing as Angela?
Although the clothes of Jobs and Zuckerberg are actually big names, there is still a certain gap compared with real luxury fashion.
It's true that people rely on clothes, and many business guys need these things to fill up the faΓ§ade, and celebrities are the same, but he
You don't need any of these things!
Is there a relationship between the quality of the clothes and the actors themselves and the directors themselves?
No.
In that case, is there a difference between him wearing expensive and cheap?
Will people look down on him because of the cheap clothes?
No......
As for the luxury car and yacht thing, it's even more funny.
Roland's travel needs can be met with only David's inventory, so why should I spend so much money?
It doesn't make sense!
"But you don't think it'......"
"If you dress well, your identity will be different?"
James's words made Roland shake his head like a rattle.
"James, let me tell you, such a thing as identity, or social status, is not something that is worn."
"When you reach a certain level of popularity, what you wear is actually the same."
"If you dress well, there will be media comments that you are fashionable."
"If you dress ordinary, there will be media comments that you are low-key."
"You don't need to care what people say, because you can't control what they have to say."
"What about investments?" James could understand Roland's casual thinking about clothing consumption, but he couldn't understand it when he invested in it, "Seriously, you actually broke my illusions about those stars. β
"My sister is young and doesn't understand, they can't spend money, I can understand that."
"And you, use the money you earn to invest...... It's ......."
"It doesn't match the report......
James said this, and Roland understood.
In his eyes, the guys in Hollywood live a luxurious life.
Drunk and dreaming of death, smoke and clouds.
If you have money and don't indulge, isn't that just living in vain?
Can......
Does it make sense?
There are many ways to relax, so why do you have to hurt yourself while burning money?
After becoming famous, do you have to spend all your time drinking money as paper?
This is a strange idea!
"James, I can't actually understand your thoughts......"
"Why do you have to buy a house, buy a car, buy a watch, and play with women after becoming famous?"
"For me, it's enough to live for me."
"Of course, if you like it, I'll buy it too."
"Happiness is actually contagious, you know?"
"It's not that I'm going to turn money into a luxury, I'm ...... happy"
"It's that I met your request, and if you're happy, I'll be happy."
"It's like Elizabeth's guy, I buy her a piece of candy and she'll laugh for a long time."
"And when I look at her and laugh, I can laugh for a long time......"
Get......
James felt like he was going to lose to Roland.
Celebrities, rich people, where have all the labels on your body gone?
Why is it that what those top people will be looking for, in the eyes of Roland, they can't be lifted?
Moreover, every time you give an example, what does it mean to mention my sister?
Hold the grass ......
Could it be that you are a loli controller?
Wrong! Do you really like my sister?
James's thoughts, Roland naturally does not know.
But his inquiry made Roland discover his anomaly.
When he first arrived last year, his first goal was to make money.
And now......
After he made money, he didn't bother to spend it.
Does he like that process of accumulating wealth?
Or do you like the exhilaration of a jump in wealth?
I'm afraid not
Because in addition to not wanting to pay taxes on his salary, he didn't think much about other aspects of consumption.
James wanted something, and he bought it, at most he delayed two sentences, and saw the other party's pretentious pleading.
Ashley and Mary wanted something, and he bought it, and the two little loli would smile sweetly and say thank you every time.
As for Elizabeth?
This guy is even better, he likes everything he wants, and every time he teases her, he giggles.
Does Roland look like he likes money?
Perhaps......
But he understands better that what he likes is this place, this group of people.
It's not a big deal to give money to others to spend.
And in the process, when the little ones are happy, he is happy......
So, the wealth accumulation of traversers climbs up, are these all fictitious?
He never understood why the traverser should focus on upgrading, and in addition to upgrading, he was taking care of his sister.
Wouldn't it be nice to stop and play with the guy next to you for a while when you're fine?
Make a party, watch James be rejected, push Elizabeth's doll cart, and take her out for a walk.
Isn't this a bad life?
What, it's like the life of old cadres after retirement?
Come on, relax in a gentle way, and it belongs to retirement?
Could it be that only the company of luxury cars and beauties can be regarded as a holiday?
Money is never enough to earn, so what's the point of rolling around with that lifeless thing?
Earn a lot of money, and if you don't like it, it's not for nothing!