Chapter 117：Concept determines altitude

"Ha ha, a hairdresser? Not bad at all. In every profession, excellence can be achieved. Besides, fashion never goes out of style, and hairstyling can have a global impact. A hairstylist also has a promising future." Lai Changyi smiled lightly, his expression unchanged, showing no signs of belittling hairdressing as a profession.

Upon hearing Lai Changyi's words, Su Keko breathed a sigh of relief and glanced nervously at Li Weijie, unsure of what he was thinking.

At that moment, Su Deqi nodded and spoke up, "That's right, I've seen successful hairstylists before."

Su Madam looked at Keko and suddenly suggested, "Ajie, are you interested in changing your work environment? Have you ever thought about exploring a different industry and seeking greater potential for yourself?"

"Change industries?" Li Weijie pondered her suggestion and replied naturally, "Not at the moment. This is my passion and my hobby. I believe I would have a harder time finding development in another industry."

Su Madam smiled faintly, "That's alright. If you ever consider changing your work environment, you can consider joining the Su Group. The Su Group is so large, there should be a suitable position for you."

Even a fool could understand the implications of her words. Su Madam wanted Li Weijie to work at the Su Group. Perhaps it was for her daughter's sake, but there was no guarantee that it was not just casually polite words.

"Thank you very much for your kind offer, Auntie, but my dream and interest lie in hairstyling. So I will stick to it. Unless necessary, I won't switch to another industry." Li Weijie's words may seem disrespectful, but it was his sincere expression. He didn't want others to take care of him because of Keko's relationship, nor did he want to give up his dream.

Su Madam seemed a little disappointed as she sighed softly. Apparently, in her eyes, working in a hair salon had limited growth potential. It was not as prestigious as working in a large company, and hairstyling was still considered niche and less impressive to most people.

"Well said. There are no dead-end jobs in the world, only dead-end people. Ajie, remember to stick to your principles, as it is important for success. 30 years ago, the Su Company did not exist. It was through my perseverance and hard work that we have the Su Group today." Su Deqi looked at Li Weijie appreciatively and encouraged him.

"Don't give up easily. Persistence, hard work, and finding the right methods are key to success." Lai Changyi also added.

Although this may be their secret of success or a universal truth, Li Weijie was surprised by their attitude. He didn't expect them to be so open and straightforward.

However, he didn't let his guard down. In his view, these seasoned big bosses were all cunning and shrewd in the business world, whether it was Su Deqi, Lai Changyi, or Su Madam, they were all astute. Although their words sounded grand and noble, he couldn't guarantee their sincerity.

He reminded himself not to be fooled. This was not just to protect himself from feeling inferior but also to remain excessively cautious.

After a while, a servant came to inform Su Deqi that the meal was ready. Su Deqi didn't bother with formalities and asked everyone to take a seat.

Having unfamiliar people present, dining together was a good choice to promote understanding, as Chinese people tend to bond easily over meals. Face-to-face conversations in formal settings tend to be awkward, but at the dining table, the atmosphere becomes more relaxed while eating and talking.

Su Keko secretly gave Li Weijie a reassuring smile, as it seemed she was satisfied with his performance.

Since Su Keko had entered while holding Li Weijie's hand, confirming their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend, it was natural for them to sit together at the table.

Due to the small number of people, they used a round mahogany table for dining. However, this arrangement made their seating positions somewhat delicate.

At the head of the table sat the host, Su Deqi, with Lai Changyi on his left and Su Madam on his right. Su Keko sat to her mother's right, while Lai Yayan sat to her father's left, and Li Weijie was squeezed between Su Keko and Lai Yayan!

Li Weijie sitting next to Su Keko and Lai Yayan was a normal seating arrangement and the most reasonable one. Everyone had settled into their seats naturally. But because of the relationship between recognizing Lai Yayan, they had to pretend not to know each other, which made it awkward for Li Weijie.

After taking seats, Li Weijie naturally tried not to look at Lai Yayan, but it felt improper to keep his head down and focus solely on eating. Not only would it embarrass Su Keko, but it would also make others think he hadn't had a meal!

Fortunately, Lai Changyi was a considerate person. While chatting with Su Deqi, he would also chat with Li Weijie from time to time.

Su Deqi and Lai Changyi were both accustomed to dealing with all sorts of people and were experts in social skills. Therefore, when they asked questions and chatted, they seemed to understand and asked about hairstyling and salons, giving Li Weijie topics to talk about and an opportunity to showcase himself. They also took the chance to learn some information from him.

Lai Yayan, on the other hand, seemed to have transformed into a different person, appearing refined and delicate. She didn't talk to Li Weijie at all. Of course, Li Weijie didn't take the initiative to speak to her either, suspecting that her behavior change was due to her father's presence and the fact that they were guests in someone else's home.

"Ajie, what do you think is the ultimate level of hairstyling design?" Lai Changyi smiled and pointed to his short hair. "With my short hair, can anything impressive be done?"

Seeing his short hair, Su Keko and Lai Yayan burst into laughter.

"Of course, many hairstyles can be designed even with your short hair. It just adds a touch of personal style to your hair, Uncle Lai." 

Li Weijie smiled and then spoke seriously, "In my opinion, the ultimate level of hairstyling design is not just about changing the appearance of the hairstyle. It's about using the designed hairstyle and overall styling to change people's perceptions. More importantly, through the trust of the customers in the designed hairstyle and the hairstylist, after getting the hairstyle, customers should feel liberated and beautiful, and gain confidence. At my current level, that's all I have comprehended."

Li Weijie was always serious about hair art. Even though he was now facing people who weren't deeply involved in the industry, he sincerely shared his beliefs. Though they might not understand or agree, it was his heartfelt expression.

To his surprise, apart from Su Keko and Lai Yayan, Su Deqi and Su Madam were attentively listening to his words and carefully pondering them.

Su Madam then smiled and said, "Ajie, it seems Ni is a talented person. You're so young, yet you have a deep understanding of these principles. If you come to the Su Group and receive some basic training, being an assistant manager or project deputy manager should be no problem!"

This not only surprised Li Weijie but also amazed Su Keko secretly.

Although Su Keko disliked her family being busy with work, the Su Group was her father's lifelong effort, and she had grown up in such a family.

So she knew quite a bit about the company's situation.

Although the positions her mother mentioned were assistant roles, they were still very high positions and evaluations for someone without any experience!