Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 510 - 484: Contrasting Sorrows

Qian was utterly confused, watching Yu Minglang walk away. As he passed by the truck that had ruined his plans, he childishly kicked the tire of the truck.

When Qian got into Mr. Yu’s car, she still couldn’t figure out why Xiaoqiang was so upset.

Mrs. Yu sat in the backseat with Qian, while Mr. Yu was in the front passenger seat. Mrs. Yu was about to ask Qian about Li Zhen’s condition when Qian’s phone rang—it was a call from Yu Minglang.

"If you’re willing to treat him, do it. If not, don’t worry about it. Whatever makes you happy. If my aunt asks you for help, make sure she pays you a consultation fee. She has a little stash of money, so don’t save her money for her."

"Okay, got it."

Qian hung up the phone still puzzled about what Xiaoqiang had said earlier. Why did he forget to say anything important and only made a separate call after they got into their separate cars?

Smart people really have high emotional intelligence. Suddenly, Qian had a lightbulb moment and quickly typed a message.

Yu Minglang was about to start driving when he saw her message and opened it. There were only four words:

I like you.

Like a spring breeze, Xiaoqiang’s gloomy heart blossomed.

He had been so down in the dumps just a moment ago, but was instantly uplifted.

He read those four words over and over, unable to hide the small joy that was bubbling up inside, but still pretending to be very aloof.

Very satisfied, but pretending to be very sulky, he muttered to himself.

"I’m being shortchanged. I’m talking about love, and you respond with like! But it doesn’t matter, a real man lets the lady have her way. Next time we meet, you better make up for it~"

Spring had arrived, and just four words were enough to fill his heart with blooming flowers. His spring was Mei, a beautiful super queen.

Mr. Yu’s car and Yu Minglang’s car went in opposite directions, and the two lovers gradually moved further apart, but their hearts seemed tied together, as if they had never been separated.

Thinking of the expression he must have at that moment, Qian couldn’t help but feel delighted, even the scenery outside the window looked especially pleasing.

"Qian, what are you thinking about?" Mrs. Yu asked Qian.

"I’m pondering life."

"Is it about Li Zhen?"

"Yes, sort of. If he hadn’t been the catalyst, Yu Minglang and I might not have progressed so quickly."

"How should I put it? He’s a child we watched grow up. Although he has a bit of the airs of a rich kid, he’s not a bad person. Now... I feel very sorry for him."

Mrs. Yu was worried that Qian would be unwilling to treat Li Zhen.

She had just called her friend Mr. Liu to subtly inquire about Li Zhen’s current situation, but Mr. Liu didn’t give her a definite answer. He hadn’t encountered such a condition before.

Mrs. Yu didn’t say much to Mr. Liu, nor did she mention that Qian could treat it; she was just probing.

Qian said that most psychologists would treat it as anxiety or depression, and Mr. Liu did indeed say that, but being an authority, he left room for doubt in his diagnosis. He said he couldn’t confirm it because cases like this were rare in his experience, making it hard to say.

"Something happened at a specific stage, and at that time it seemed very unfortunate, but if you look at it from another perspective, there might be other gains. Li Zhen’s condition might seem like a disaster now, but if he can get through this point, it might lead to another kind of gain."

"Gains?" Mrs. Yu was puzzled by the series of events that had left her feeling overwhelmed, making it hard for her to understand Qian’s reasoning.

"Many people are satisfied with a life where nothing happens, living peacefully for a lifetime. Even more ideal would be if everything that happens is good, and all good fortune falls upon them. But reality is harsh; more people face various discouragements daily, big or small. Life is all about linking all these problems together, making choices from the moment you open your eyes."

From what clothes to wear to whom to love and live with, it’s all about making constant choices. Different choices can lead to different outcomes.

The choices Qian made in her past life were completely different from this life, which determined the two different destinies of the same person. The moment she saw Yu Minglang, she immediately thought of so much.

"Yes, what you say is true." Mrs. Yu nodded in agreement. Qian’s views were broad-minded, as if she had the experiences that come with age.

"My profession inevitably makes me see all kinds of ’tragic’ lives. If you delve into it, everyone has their share of misfortune, whether big or small. But who decides what’s big or small? Auntie, would you say the sorrow from a boyfriend not acting as expected is more severe, or the sorrow from unexpectedly losing an arm?"

"Of course, it’s the person who suddenly suffered the misfortune of losing an arm."

As Mrs. Yu spoke with Qian, Mr. Yu in the front seat listened intently, and even the driver was distracted by what Qian was saying.

"After receiving professional psychological guidance, the person who lost an arm accepted their imperfection. They started learning to live with their feet and utilized their disability to their advantage in sales, making a fortune. They married a healthy, beautiful wife, which proves that money can do anything. Occasionally, he even lectures salespeople, and his talks are always fully attended."

"Ah! I know the person you’re talking about! Someone recommended that my sister attend his lecture last week, saying it was very inspirational. I was curious what course could be so inspiring, but I didn’t dare to let my sister attend."

The driver, intrigued, joined the conversation.

Mr. Yu glanced at him, and the driver quickly explained.

"I didn’t let her go, and I gave her the necessary advice."

Qian came to the driver’s rescue.

"You better not let her attend. These courses are really infectious. Just after listening, they indeed fill one with endless motivation, but for most people, even when temporarily inspired, they still hit roadblocks when executing. Their action and execution don’t match the leap in thought, and many people end up frustrated. The power of brainwashing courses lies in making you think it’s your own fault for not succeeding and pushing you to try harder, which is a concept shift. The courses on effort and motivation are right, but if you have the drive to work hard, you wouldn’t struggle in any other industry either. Apart from character, the courage to face difficulties is something ordinary people could learn from."

"I remember now; the person you’re talking about is Liu Linlin’s patient. She once told me that if she knew he’d end up swindling so many people after she treated him, she would’ve left him be."

Mrs. Yu recalled such a person, indeed a legendary figure in their city.

"A product of decay, huh." Mr. Yu snorted disdainfully.