Chapter 11: Only the Party Can Achieve Targeted Poverty Alleviation

I have to admit, he finally understood why many girls with good figures like wearing crossbody bags; they really do accentuate the physique.

Of course, that doesn't apply to the flat-chested ones. Just look at Yuan Meng, who was so angry she ate three whole bowls of rice noodles.

"You two, go die! Still eating? Did I invite you here to feast?"

Yuan Meng watched the two gluttons stuffing their faces and felt her anger flare up, pointing at them as she shouted.

Zhang Wei: Σ(っ°Д°;)っ

Lin Mo: Σ(っ°Д°;)っ

Hearing this, the two stopped their shoveling, and Zhang Wei was so startled that the small fish ball he was holding with his chopsticks fell off.

"Sister Yuan, I’m definitely on your side! That Liu Ruyan is nowhere near as good as you!" Lin Mo’s eyes darted around as he quickly spoke up.

"Oh? Let’s hear it then!" Yuan Meng immediately put on a smiling face.

"Ahem." Lin Mo pretended to cough twice, then set down his bowl and chopsticks. "Isn't Liu Ruyan just a bit long-legged, a bit busty, and a bit better-looking?"

"Hmm?" (Second tone)

Halfway through, Yuan Meng’s gaze turned sharp as a knife, scaring Lin Mo into quickly continuing

"But she’s nowhere near as cute or kind-hearted as you, Sister Yuan! You play games with us every day, provide emotional support, and even treat us to meals. What has she ever done for us? She’s just a capitalist who only knows how to exploit us!"

"Hmm~" (Fourth tone)

"That sounds like human speech!" Yuan Meng lifted her head proudly, as if she were truly that excellent and Liu Ruyan was simply not worth mentioning.

Beside them, Zhang Wei gave him a secret thumbs-up and shoved another mouthful of rice noodles into his mouth, enjoying himself immensely.

"Phew~"

Seeing this, Lin Mo breathed a sigh of relief. Just as he had said, even though Liu Ruyan was beautiful, even if she wasn't the "Empress Ruyan," what did that have to do with him? She wasn't going to spend her money on him anyway.

On the contrary, Yuan Meng was genuinely generous to him and Zhang Wei. Not only did she treat them to meals from time to time, but she had even paid for many of the game skins they owned. The difference between who was close and who was distant was very clear.

"Do you guys really think that? Then why were you looking at her thighs?" Yuan Meng asked, still a bit uncertain, since these two were, after all, a pair of lecherous old men.

Hearing this, Lin Mo shook his head gently. "That’s where you’re wrong. I don’t consider myself a lecherous person. I wasn't looking at her legs, but at the path she walked with them!"

Zhang Wei:.

Yuan Meng: "Heh, you actually made me laugh out of anger. I almost believed your nonsense. Go die, you brat!"

As she said this, her short legs under the table gave him a fierce kick.

How should I put it? Modern young people have ten virtues.

Bravery: At worst, I’ll just die!

Efficiency: I’ll go die right now!

Socializing: Just pretend I’m dead!

Altruism: You’ll be happy once I’m dead!

Sincerity: Believe it or not, if you don't, go die!

Composure: Wouldn't it be fine if I were dead?

Communication: What else can I do? Should I go die?

Introspection: Why am I not dead yet?

Optimism: So what? I won't die anyway!

Justice: Everyone deserves to die!

The three people at this table perfectly embodied these ten virtues, making for quite a lively scene.

It wasn't until Yuan Meng was tired that Lin Mo and Zhang Wei joined forces to butter her up, promising to help her rank up tonight, which finally calmed her down.

"Hey, Little Lin, are you really not involved with our President Liu?"

Once the meal was mostly finished, Zhang Wei still couldn't quite believe it and asked cautiously.

Hearing this, Lin Mo looked at Zhang Wei with a "you're an idiot" expression. "Do you think that’s possible?"

"Why not? You guys were holding hands at noon! Besides, you’re not bad-looking yourself. There are plenty of people living off women these days; I’d do it if I had the chance! I think you’ve got a shot. If you don't seize the opportunity, you’ll regret it in a few years!" Zhang Wei said with the tone of someone who had been through it all, tinged with a hint of envy.

After all, living off a woman required talent; the average person really didn't have that kind of capability.

"Brother Wei, it’s not that I don't want to eat this 'soft rice,' it’s that there’s really no chance!" Lin Mo shook his head and laughed.

He was an undergraduate who hadn't graduated yet, but he wasn't stupid. He wouldn't throw away money just for the sake of pride.

Besides, Liu Ruyan wasn't some ugly woman or an old hag; he’d be more than happy to.

"Why? Aren't you guys..." Zhang Wei couldn't quite understand.

But Lin Mo immediately gave him an irrefutable reason.

"Because only the Party provides targeted poverty alleviation!"

Zhang Wei:.

Yuan Meng: o(*≧▽≦)ツ┏━┓

I have to say, that sentence completely killed the conversation.

It was true; the gap in status between the two was too vast. One was a high-level executive with money, power, and beauty; the other was an intern who hadn't even graduated, with no money, no power, and just a bit of looks.

The stat sheet was clear at a glance. Although Lin Mo knew he had a cheat now, at the very least, he was still an ordinary person with nothing to his name, and he couldn't compare to the likes of Empress Ruyan.

When it came to such things, most men were quite self-aware.

On the other side, Liu Ruyan was having dinner with Lin Mo’s cousin, Su He.

"Hey, stop looking at me like that, okay? I’ve already explained. Your cousin is interning at our company, and I just happened to see him today. There’s really nothing else."

Liu Ruyan felt very uncomfortable under Su He’s gaze and took the initiative to plead for mercy.

Hearing this, Su He glared at her and spat, "If you were actually interested in my cousin, I wouldn't be worried—him marrying into your family would be me punching above my weight. But you clearly aren't interested and yet you still go out of your way to flirt with him. My cousin is a pure, innocent college student who hasn't even graduated! If you hurt him, how is he supposed to find a partner later? Let me tell you, my second aunt only has this one seedling; you’d better stop messing with him!"

Although their family backgrounds were worlds apart, the two were college classmates and roommates, and their relationship was quite good.

It was precisely because they were close that Su He knew Liu Ruyan was a very arrogant person. Back in school, so many people chased after her, and she never gave them the time of day, let alone her own plain-looking cousin.

If Liu Ruyan flirted with him a bit and then just walked away, what would happen if her cousin took it seriously? After all, meeting someone too stunning at a young age wasn't necessarily a good thing.

Moreover, she was absolutely certain that her cousin could never outplay this vixen.

"Haha, don't worry, what am I going to do, eat him? It’s just that this kid is so infuriating. Today, he actually made fun of my name, said his name was Ito Makoto, and even wanted to be Ji Bochang," Liu Ruyan laughed.

Hearing this, the corners of Su He’s mouth couldn't help but curl up. Back when they were in school, the "Liu Ruyan" meme didn't exist yet, and everyone thought her name sounded beautiful. But ever since the name "Liu Ruyan" started appearing in various novels online, everything had changed. Even she herself had teased her about it plenty of times, so naturally, she knew who Ito Makoto and Ji Bochang were.

"Well, that can't be helped. Who told you your name sounds like a heartless lover now!"

"Hey, do you want to bet that I’ll transfer your cousin over to be my secretary tomorrow? Since he says he’s Ito Makoto, that makes him either my husband or my childhood sweetheart. And our cousin’s little face is so tender, it’s truly pitiful to behold!"

Su He: (‵□′)───C＜─___-)

"You old cucumber, I’ll fight you!"

(End of chapter)