Liu Mang left the Liren Beauty Salon and found a nearby supermarket, where for the first time in his life, he bought a pack of cigarettes.
After getting back into his car, Liu Mang rolled down the window and lit up a cigarette, taking a deep drag.
While smoking, he thought about Shangguan Ke'er and his own concerns.
It is said that humans are greedy creatures. Like a beggar who is about to starve to death, once they have food, they want clothing; with clothing, they desire shelter; having shelter, they long for a woman; possessing a woman, they aim for wealth; and with wealth, they seek power. Even if they become the Emperor, their desires are never fully satisfied.
Even if he were made Emperor, he wouldn't be content; there'd still be ambitions and insatiable greed.
In Liu Mang's eyes, this wasn't necessarily a bad thing. It'd be odd for a person not to have any aspirations.
Greed is a sin, but also a person's driving force.
