How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

Chapter 438 - 201: Understanding World Affairs is All Learning, Mastering Human Relationships is Literature

"Mr. Gu, I’ve long admired your great reputation!"

When Gu Heng got out of the car, Lei Yibin, along with the company’s executives, approached him with big smiles...

Gu Heng also took this time to size up the much-envied CEO of Wuyou Media...

Lei Yibin, who stood about five feet seven inches tall, was bald and pot-bellied...

Previously online, some people had commented that Lei Yibin wasn’t much to look at. It was only upon meeting him that Gu Heng realized the description of "not much to look at" was a compliment after all. Because of the CEO role at Wuyou, he had a halo effect; if he were a common worker from the post-80s, he would undoubtedly be considered "ugly and greasy"...

However, Gu Heng didn’t have the habit of judging people by their appearances. Purely based on his resume, Lei Yibin was quite impressive, having developed Wuyou Media into a leading Douyin MCN organization in just four years—his capabilities were beyond doubt...

Gu Heng never underestimated any heroes in the world, not even his former boss, Zhang Yang. He had never looked down on him. If it hadn’t been for seeking revenge for past grievances, he would not have wanted to trample Zhang Yang underfoot and offend him to death.

The reason was simple: his own accomplishments were solely due to the word "luck", having luckily activated a system.

To put it harshly, they were normal players, achieving this level through their own advantages, their skills, while he was just a lousy cheater; it inherently wasn’t fair.

Moreover, for a cheater to look down on high-end players would be downright bullying, wouldn’t it?

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Gu Heng wasn’t one of those juvenile heroes who fancied themselves "uniquely supreme". He just wanted to rely on his own hacks to enjoy life and live happily ever after.

With this thought, Gu Heng smiled at Lei Yibin with a teasing tone, "Mr. Lei, do you actually know me? You’re so enthusiastic, it makes me a bit uneasy."

Praising Gu Heng for being rich? Good at spending money? Isn’t spending money something anyone could do?

If faced with someone petty, such flattery might not get close to striking a rapport, and it could easily backfire...

Although it’s undeniable that some people like such flattery because it showcases their wealth—like most complacent rich second generations who enjoy being flattered about spending money on something significant.

But according to Gu Heng’s well-known profile, he wasn’t some rich second-generation. So if the flattery missed its mark and hit the horse’s leg instead, it would’ve been counterproductive, which is why Lei Yibin chose the former.

It’s always right to be cautious.

After all, Gu Heng’s net worth and status were there. Being thoughtful around someone stronger wasn’t a bad thing.

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During this time, Gu Heng had also met many people, from the sons of the world’s wealthiest to restaurant waiters, interacting with all sorts of individuals, gaining a bit of worldly wisdom.

Although he didn’t ponder the intricacies of Lei Yibin’s words, he was very clear about his own feelings.

Because these words made him feel very comfortable and allowed him to clearly perceive Lei Yibin’s goodwill.

"All knowledge is learning; adept social interactions are akin to outstanding works of literature."

Isn’t that why Lei Yibin had managed to develop Wuyou Media to its current level over the years?

Gu Heng hadn’t experienced his business capabilities, but his art of speaking was definitely top-notch.

Thinking this, Gu Heng smiled at Lei Yibin, "Mr. Lei, you better stop praising me, or I really will be lost."