I think its about how high class people almost have a fetish for being rich. Or just looking good in a sophisticated way. This book has tons of these parts where it's like hes getting off to describing stuff or ideas in detail
You have no right to say his response is "Reddit Soy" for you probably browse and post on r/fuckcars and watch Not Just Bikes
Moral dilemma my ass, take a joke and move on 🫥