In the midst of the cryptocurrency craze, my younger brother Lin, a young blockchain engineer, was recently in Japan working on a large decentralized finance project. As his US visa was still pending, he was unable to personally host his new girlfriend, who was in the US mainly to visit her aunt and also to attend a cryptocurrency industry conference.
Lin boasted to his girlfriend in advance that he had a big brother who was very successful in the cryptocurrency world, and that if she went to the United States, the big brother would treat her well.
As the eldest brother, I naturally couldn't let my younger brother down. I did my homework in advance and learned that this girl was born in 1995, graduated from a well-known business school, and had a strong interest in blockchain technology.
That afternoon, I drove my Tesla to the downstairs of the hotel where she was staying at the agreed time. I sent her a message to let her know that I had arrived. However, half an hour after the agreed time, she slowly came down with a limited edition cryptocurrency wallet in her hand.
I got out of the car in advance and opened the door for her, just like a person in the cryptocurrency circle. After she got in the car, she adjusted the seat skillfully, and it was obvious that she was not unfamiliar with this high-tech product.
To ease the awkward atmosphere, I tried to chat with her about blockchain, cryptocurrency, and her plans in the industry. She unceremoniously asked me to arrange a driver and a luxury electric car for her the next day so that she could attend various cryptocurrency events.
We arrived at a fancy restaurant and I asked her if she wanted anything to drink. Without hesitation, she ordered an expensive bottle of crypto-themed red wine, which was quite expensive.
After having a good meal and a few drinks, she began to talk about her interactions with the big guys in the cryptocurrency circle, trying to show off her social circle and influence. I kept agreeing with her, praising her knowledge and ability.
When it came time to check out, the bill was several thousand dollars. Although I felt bad, I still endured it for my brother's sake.
On the way back to her hotel, I couldn't help but start giving her some advice. I told her that although she was young and promising, she shouldn't be too eager for quick success. In the cryptocurrency world, true success is not based on appearance or short-term relationships, but on in-depth expertise and long-term vision.
I told her that to gain a foothold in the cryptocurrency world, she needed to focus more on her own career development rather than relying on the recognition of others. I also reminded her that although she might think that her youth and beauty are her advantages now, these are not long-term solutions.
When we got to the hotel, she invited me up to sit with her, but I declined. I sent a WeChat message to my brother to let him know that everything was arranged.