Free Web NovelChapter 1486: Chapter 1486: Waiting for You to Surpass
"Child, don’t be upset. He’s been in this industry for many years. It’s not something a young person like you can surpass. So you’ve already won, no need to say more. As for Lan Shi, he’s certainly humiliated this time, so there’s no need to prove anything. Besides, your three-year bet is impossible to achieve."
Upon hearing Mr. Li’s advice, Wang Cuixia grew even more worried. If Mr. Li says it’s particularly difficult, it must be true. So she quickly stepped in front of her son: "Yes, son, I haven’t suffered any grievances just now. If there were any, mother can settle it herself. No need for you to intervene. Just focus on your work and don’t ruin it."
Yu Hao, meanwhile, found all this drama quite entertaining. Although everything was indeed dumped on him just now, even so, wouldn’t Old Man Lan still not regard Xu Ke differently? Isn’t that nice?
Yu Hao had already offended Mr. Li anyway, so he didn’t mind offending him further. Apologizing would do no good as Mr. Li wouldn’t forgive him. Moreover, he even publicly humiliated Yu Hao in front of everyone, so Yu Hao was seething but hid it well.
"I didn’t expect you to be as gutsy as you were a few months ago when you returned and sealed the deal. Now it’s another bet, but surprisingly you’re still so stubborn, something I wouldn’t dare to do."
After Yu Hao said this, all the bystanders thought it particularly difficult. After all, if even Yu Hao, who studied abroad, couldn’t do it, how could Xu Ke? Moreover, the Yu Group’s animation was already better than Xiao Group’s.
Xu Ke laughed out loud upon hearing this. Where did Yu Hao get the courage to blatantly boast in front of him?
"I thought the Yu Prince nowadays had no guts to boast with me anymore. Surprisingly you’re still so ignorant. If you don’t dare to do it, it means your ability is lacking. But that doesn’t mean everyone is like you, not caring about your company’s business while trying to step on others for your gain. People like you are truly rare and peculiar."
"Of course, you can’t do it, but that doesn’t mean I can’t. Besides, people like you can only fake it here, while I am always the original."
This direct remark hit Yu Hao hard, turning his face dark. How dared Xu Ke keep saying it repeatedly, trying to gain audience sympathy, yet Xu Ke used these words to slap him right in the face—it was too much.
Bystanders: "..."
Yu Hao finally got scolded, but why didn’t it seem to affect him? Now he’s standing up again. Isn’t he really afraid of Mr. Li? And he doesn’t care about his company’s business either.
Repeatedly involving himself in Xiao Group’s matters is overboard and annoying, no wonder Xu Ke keeps retaliating against him.
Yu Hao was upset after the retort but put on a superficial smile: "Looks like you’re really unwilling to give up. Your lofty plan is just bragging. I want to see if you have real capability. Anyway, our company’s game is coming out soon, then we’ll see whose view is clear. If you’re worse than me, don’t be too embarrassed then."
After Yu Hao finished, he left, and Mr. Li picked up two cups of wine: "Alright, today is Yiyi’s birthday party after all, so don’t make things too stiff. Moreover, don’t take these things to heart. If you really mind, wouldn’t it drive you mad? There are more problematic issues, so proving your ability is enough. Those noisy folks are just clowns, and generally, they’re not taken seriously, because that would make you angry all day."
Knowing Mr. Li was reassuring him, Xu Ke took the cup and drank a sip.
Old Man Lan, however, was very frustrated. He finally met his old friend and discussed it without mentioning names, making Old Man Xiao curious. Whoever Mr. Li was protecting must be excellent, why does Old Man Lan insist on opposing Mr. Li?
"I say, why do you oppose that Old Li? Back in the Art and Calligraphy Industry, even if we added several more people, we couldn’t confront him. He’s always firm and fair like steel bars. Isn’t opposing him asking for trouble?"
"Besides, I actually think Mr. Li didn’t do anything wrong this time. That young person you brought, why cause trouble with Mr. Li? That’s practically stepping on his face, not letting him say anything?"
"This time, Mr. Li taught that young person a lesson without reprimanding you. If it were Mr. Li in his younger days, wouldn’t he have directly lashed back at you, leaving you even more embarrassed?!"
After hearing Old Man Xiao’s words, Old Man Lan agreed it was fortunate Mr. Li didn’t directly retaliate today, otherwise, it would indeed be awkward, potentially ruining the granddaughter’s birthday party. This realization relieved Old Man Lan.
Seeing Old Man Lan finally come to terms, Old Man Xiao sighed, remembering when he hoped these two would compete head-to-head in their youth. Now it seems like a small matter, yet Old Man Lan was evidently instigated by that junior.
"I say, how did you let yourself be used by a junior throughout your life? If this spreads, wouldn’t it be embarrassing? Since that junior dared, it seems he considers you foolish, so don’t believe him anymore. If you do, fall into a trap, I won’t dare pull you out."
Old Man Lan, enlightened by Old Man Xiao, realized Yu Hao had indeed taken him for a fool. The truth was obvious at the time, but Yu Hao didn’t clarify to him.
Instead, fabricated a whole sequence, leading him to confront Xu Ke. If Yu Hao had explained clearly, he wouldn’t have been implicated, while Yu Hao neatly extricated himself.
Old Man Lan seemed like the unethical and irresponsible one, feeling particularly disgusted, but this matter also left him promising Xu Ke a condition. If Xu Ke truly progressed, he’d lose.
Heavens, while that young person is impressive, in the face of capital, there’s no opportunity. Besides, the market is currently sluggish, certainly preventing success.
