Because it was impossible. No matter how much time Xie Xie was given, he could only gaze at Gu You from afar.
It was just like that saying: no matter how much time Gu You gave Xie Xie to catch up, he would always be a distant figure that couldn't be reached.
A person's life starts from many different points, but there's no denying that a gap will always exist. This might seem unfair to some; some might say hard work is useless, while others believe talent is everything. These opinions have their validity, but... isn't the feeling of climbing step by step to the top, gazing at the beautiful scenery along the way, worth cherishing?
"Waiter, could you come here for a moment?" A loud voice suddenly came from the next table.
Gu You had already noticed it. He continued listening as the voice spoke again, "Give me your soul guide contact number."
The voice was obviously somewhat arrogant and domineering.
This was Shrek City! And there was still such a person?
Xu Xiaoyan turned around to look. At the next table, there was only one person sitting there. He wasn't wearing Shrek Academy's uniform, but instead, a white suit. His appearance was extremely handsome, with short golden hair styled with hair gel, shiny and slick.
He had very unusual eyes, golden irises with dark golden pupils. The whole person exuded a special aura, as if a bright light radiated from him.
In terms of appearance, looking around the beverage bar, only Gu You could compare to him.
At his table stood a young waitress wearing a black skirt and white vest—standard uniform for the beverage bar. She had very fair skin, and her beauty exuded a delicate, somewhat pitiful charm.
"Sorry, this isn't part of my duties." The waitress bowed slightly in response to the golden-haired youth's request.
"Then how can you give me your contact number?" The golden-haired youth said loudly.
The waitress remained silent and eventually shook her head, turning to walk away.
"What kind of service attitude is this? Bring your manager to me!" The golden-haired youth slammed the table, causing many eyes to turn toward them. However, even the students in Shrek Academy uniforms who saw him unconsciously shifted their gazes away, and no one stepped in to speak up for her.
"Please wait a moment," the waitress said coolly and drifted away.
Before long, a middle-aged man hurried over, "Sir, what seems to be the problem? I am the manager of the beverage bar."
"Give me her contact number." The youth pointed to the waitress, who was serving other tables not far away.
The manager apologized, "Sorry, guest, according to federal law, unless the person agrees, that's private information, and we cannot disclose it."
The youth raised an eyebrow. "Then what can I do to get her number?"
"Sorry, please don't make things difficult for us." The manager responded politely.
A golden light flashed in the youth's eyes, and an invisible pressure began to emanate from him. "Go get your boss!"
The manager furrowed his brow and was about to agree when a voice interrupted him.
"I say, for someone this young to already be a greasy male god, imagine what he'll be like when he grows up," Gu You smiled as he turned his swivel stool around and clasped his hands, watching the spectacle unfold.
"Who are you?" The golden-haired youth's golden eyes flashed with curiosity.
"Who I am isn't important. What's important is that I'm here today, having some drinks with my friends. We're not talking about heroism, but at least, let me enjoy my drink, right?" Gu You said with a sly smile.
"So, you're here to protect this beverage bar?" The youth asked with interest.
"No, no, no, I'm just asking for your generosity to let us be in peace. We'll finish our drinks and leave," Gu You said, lifting his coconut juice and slowly sipping it.
"Fine." The youth said, and suddenly stood up, snapping his fingers.
Not far away, a middle-aged man in elegant clothes stood up and walked over to him, stopping beside him. "Young master, what are your instructions?"
The youth said indifferently, "Talk to this manager. I want to buy this beverage bar."
The manager was stunned and his expression soured. "Sir, I don't have the authority to make such a decision. It's the owner's decision, and we don't plan on selling."
The middle-aged man remained unfazed. "Hello, I'm Sun Bo. How about you take me to your boss and we discuss it?" He handed a golden card to the manager.
Upon seeing the golden card, the manager's eyes widened in shock, and he nodded in agreement, walking with the middle-aged man towards the bar.
Watching this farce unfold, even Gu Yue couldn't help but snort.
"You'd better say you're sorry, or else..."
"Or else what?" Gu You yawned lazily.
"You..."
Before he could finish, the middle-aged man and the owner of the bar emerged together.
"Young master, I've discussed the price with Mr. Yang, and the payment has been completed. From now on, this beverage bar belongs to you," the middle-aged man said in a calm tone, as if doing something completely normal.
The youth nodded and gave Gu You a provocative glance.
Damn! This is too much to tolerate.
"Owner, whatever he paid, I'll offer ten times the amount," Gu You took out a bright red card.
The eyes of the surrounding customers focused on them, their gazes filled with surprise. Was there really such a wealthy person around? After all, any shop in Shrek City was extremely expensive.
"Twenty times," the golden-haired youth said coldly.
"Fifty times," Gu You replied generously.
"One hundred times." The golden-haired youth gritted his teeth.
"Alright, it's yours," Gu You said, putting the card away with a helpless gesture.
The golden-haired youth seemed to realize he had been set up, his eyes widening. He angrily pointed at Gu You, but since the words had already been spoken, there was no way he could back out, right?
After paying with tears in his eyes, the owner's smile widened, and he looked at Gu You with gratitude.
"Now, give me her soul guide contact number," the youth still wasn't satisfied and pointed at the owner.
The owner sighed and walked toward the waitress with short dark red hair.
Before long, the waitress finally came over.
She walked to the youth's table and coldly said, "What do you want?"
The youth smiled slightly. "I don't want anything, I just think you're quite beautiful, and I want to get to know you."
The waitress didn't say anything but lowered her head and unbuttoned her vest.
"I didn't tell you to take your clothes off!" The youth exclaimed in surprise.
The waitress threw her vest on the table. "I quit! So, I'm no longer your employee, go to hell!" She turned and walked away.
The youth's smile grew even wider. He stood up and said, "This is getting more interesting." Then, he followed the waitress and walked out...
(End of Chapter)