Chapter 33 (1/2)

Translator: Henyee Translations

Editor: Henyee Translations

No matter how outstanding Xiao Qi was, he would pale in comparison in front of Xiao Han.

However, Lan Qianyu felt that these were issues with an individual’s mentality. It did not matter what others thought of you. The key thing is whether or not you think highly of yourself. It was good enough to just be yourself. Why was there a need to compare yourself with others in everything?

Like her, she had never compared herself to Shen Ningruo.

Xiao Qi regarded Xiao Han as his imaginary enemy and compared himself to Xiao Han in everything. It was because of that that he lacked confidence.

Lan Qianyu had said these words of advice to Xiao Qi many times, but he simply would not hear it. Now, she no longer wanted to say it anymore. Although she really did not like this aspect of him, when she thought about it from another perspective, it was understandable for men to be competitive. She should not be too harsh in her demands of him.

Lan Qianyu sighed and persuaded him, “Xiao Qi, actually, you don’t need to think too much about it. Even if the Xiao family really goes bankrupt, even if you’re no longer rich, I still won’t mind. You should know, I’ve never been materialistic. It’s enough as long we can get by in life. Furthermore, we’re still young. We can strive together.”

Xiao Qi did not say anything. He looked at her sorrowfully and slowly let go of her hand. He crouched on the ground in dismay.

Lan Qianyu looked at him with pity. She knew that he would not listen to any advice right now. He was so focused on grasping at a life-saving straw to solve the Xiao Corporation’s crisis. He was still young and did not want to suffer such a crushing defeat so quickly.

Lan Qianyu could not help but think about her father. The Xiao Qi before her was very similar to her father when he went bankrupt. Back then, when her father was on the verge of bankruptcy, he was also extremely unwilling to take his defeat lying down. Hence, he had gone around begging people for help but got treated indifferently and was mocked and ridiculed. When he got home, he was also like Xiao Qi, dejectedly squatting in one corner and feeling depressed on his own. As he repeatedly ran into brick walls, he fell apart and despaired, and eventually went to extremes.