Chapter 104: Ideals and Career

  At the Olympics, only those who won the top three places have medals, and except for the champion, others can only have a small report. Liang Shuang was so happy to get fourth place, while Qu Wen was somewhat unimpressed.

  "Is that so? Congratulations then." Qu Wen's words were light and casual, without any discernible emotion.

  "Thanks Wen Ge, to be honest this World Rock Climbing Competition is a gathering of masters, with 26 countries and nearly two hundred athletes participating, many of whom are former world champions and regional champions. Logically speaking, our chances of getting good rankings were slim. But thinking about Wen Ge's strong support and enthusiastic expectations for us, we brothers couldn't bear to not put in effort and would have no face to return home. So on the eve of the official competition, I took out the 10,000 yuan you gave me, Wen Ge, and treated my brothers to a good meal at a restaurant. Unexpectedly, over the next three days of competition, we all performed above our usual level, ultimately taking fourth place in the team overall standings, second and third place in the individual difficulty competition."

  Liang Shuang couldn't stop talking about his favorite rock climbing, excitedly saying that it made Qu Wen feel a bit embarrassed. At first, buying that green Tara Buddha statue was clearly taking advantage of him, and 10,000 RMB in Italy could only buy something mediocre, if it were someone like Qiaozi Quan, a spoiled rich kid, it might not even be enough to order a dish.

  "Liang Shuang is telling you the truth, that 10,000 yuan is not a lot to give you, because the value of that Green Tara Buddha statue you sold me far exceeds the price you sold it to me for." Qu Wen said awkwardly, suddenly feeling that Liang Shuang's team getting fourth place was a remarkable achievement, because having goals, having a career one likes, and being enthusiastic about achieving them are all things worthy of respect.

  Liáng Shuāng chuckled over the phone: "Wén Gē, I knew about that thing long ago. It's just that I didn't recognize a treasure when I saw one. If it wasn't you who met me that day, but another buyer instead, maybe I wouldn't have even gotten the 40,000 yuan for transportation costs. So this extra 10,000 yuan you gave me is a huge help, and at the same time made me understand a truth: no matter what line of work you're in, you must do it with all your heart and go deeper into the profession."

  Liang Shuang paused for a moment, and his tone suddenly became embarrassed: "Wen Ge, actually, I have another purpose for calling you this time. I want to open a private extreme sports center, but the funds on hand are really limited, so I wanted to ask if you're interested in taking over my store. You can estimate the price of the things inside, I trust you."

  Qu Wen was taken aback, and Liang Shuang actually had such a big dream. For the career he liked, he even gave up the antique shop built by his father. Last time in his store, there were not many good things, but the quantity was large, and they were all folk items with certain appreciation potential.

  "This thing I need to think about." Qu Wen didn't answer immediately, because he didn't have that much time to take care of a store.

  "It was I who asked too suddenly, Brother Wen, think carefully about it, and if you're willing, remember to call me." Liang Shuang said goodnight and hung up the phone, leaving Qu Wen alone in deep thought.

  Don't look at Liang Shuang, who appears to be idle and not serious about his work. He is willing to work hard to achieve his own ideals. As for himself, although he has been studying antique jewelry appraisal with his master for so long and has made a lot of money, he still doesn't have a clear idea of what he wants to do in the future, and can even say that he doesn't know which path to take.

  It's hard to wait for treasures to fall from the sky every day and pick up leaks every day.

  Jian Quwen hung up the phone and suddenly fell into a daze. Zhao Haifeng walked over, gently patted his shoulder: "What's wrong, you just got off the phone and started spacing out."

  "No, I remember that weird antique shop owner in Chengdu, he said he got fourth place at the international rock climbing competition this time."

  "Not bad, fourth place! I've seen some related reports. In recent years, the top ten in extreme sports have been dominated by European and American countries, so this time they formed a team to get fourth place is considered to be glorious for the country."

  "Is that so? No wonder he wanted to hand over his store to me, to open a private extreme sports center. It seems the fourth place has been a great encouragement for him."

  Zhao Haifeng also slightly stunned: "Great, this kid! Last time I saw him, I thought he was a spoiled rich boy, didn't expect him to make such a big decision for something he likes. If I have the chance to meet him again, I'll definitely toast him a cup."

  "Ah, it's time to toast him a glass." Qu Wen muttered to himself, then said to Zhao Haifeng: "You say we go back and find something real to do, okay?"

  "Alright, but what's good about it? No way, I still have to go back and help Master with the store..."

  "I'm telling you, can't you make some progress? The reason Master let you out is that he hopes you can be completely independent. If you turn around and go back, he won't be angry to the point of vomiting blood. Listen to me, after going back, think about it together and find something to do. Maybe opening an antique shop isn't a bad idea."

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  The next morning, just after dawn, before he had time to eat breakfast, Xia Junliang called him, his tone seemingly urgent.

  "A Wen, did you guys go to Hua Xia Nightclub last night?"

  "Hmm, what's wrong Second Brother?" Qu Wen asked inexplicably.

  "That's right, the chairman of De Hao Jewelry Company, Qiao Jing, suddenly called me and asked me to let his son off. He said that Qiao Zi Quan had a conflict with you at Hua Xia Nightclub last night and is now being held in a police-controlled hospital room."

  Last night's incident was quite big, although it was strongly suppressed by the top, but some rumors still leaked out. Some people say that the young boss of DiHao Jewelry Company is suspected of being involved in a terrorist incident, while others say he offended someone from the top, and there are also rumors that he participated in a black society and was hunted down by another organization. In short, there are many different versions of the story, and Qiaozi Quan has been taken away now.

  Qiao Zi Quan, although not the only child in the family, is also Qiao Jing's son. Upon learning that his son was injured and captured, there was no reason to be anxious, so he made inquiries overnight and finally learned that his son had offended someone from above, one of whom was Qu Wen, Shi Di of Xia Jun Liang.

  "Letting Qiao Ziyu off scot-free, how can that be? Shouldn't he pay some price for causing so much trouble? If it wasn't us who encountered them this time, but someone else, would they just let themselves be slaughtered?! Qu Wen's anger grew as he thought about it, and he said to Xia Junliang: "Second Brother, I won't let this matter drop. Qiao Jing wants his son to have an easy life? Let him come see me."

  Xia Junliang nodded: "That's right, there's no need to be polite to such people. Now that you have the upper hand and a strong backing, don't show any weakness to them. Otherwise, they'll think we're soft persimmons and anyone can come over and pinch us."

  "Don't worry, Second Brother. I'm not only not weak, but also exceptionally hard."

  After finishing speaking, Qu Wen suddenly felt regretful and thought that after saying this sentence, he felt a bit like a duck in a cowshed.

  I can only keep coming back to repay everyone's kindness to me, as for votes and collections, just take a look.