Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: Chapter 141: A Little Moodiness (1/2)

Chapter 141: Chapter 141: A Little Moodiness

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Chapter 141: A Bit of Emotion

Chang Bin talked about how he had personally managed a project these days, set up the site, but due to an employee’s mistake, the client was very angry. He not only had to pull an all-nighter to make up for the mistake, but also had to compensate financially. He also had to console the flustered employee. As a result, not only did he not make any money from this project, but he also suffered a loss. What mattered the most was the damage to his reputation.

If it was before, Chang Bin might not have cared too much. He had been in society for seven years, and his journey till today had not been smooth sailing either. He had experienced numerous setbacks.

But right now, he was most eager to excel, to prove himself in his career.

Xiang Kun didn’t know how to comfort his friend. He knew Chang Bin sought him out mainly to have someone he trusted to vent to. With Chang Bin’s emotional intelligence, he didn’t really need any advice. He could solve the problem himself.

So, Xiang Kun didn’t say anything, he just filled Chang Bin’s beer…

Chang Bin suddenly laughed, “Speaking of which, you, me, and Zi Cheng, we all have a foolish pride. We always feel that with talent and effort, we can achieve our ambitions, stand out, even change our destiny against all odds. You two are actually prouder than me. Zi Cheng may appear nonchalant despite his failed entrepreneurship abroad, but in reality, he must be suffering inwardly, definitely resentful. And you…l noticed your pride since our freshman year. But you really are clever, persistent, well-planned, highly capable. I always thought you’d achieve great things…”

Xiang Kun grimaced, almost unable to resist a drink too, “I bet you’re disappointed with how things turned out now.”

Chang Bin shook his head and said gravely, “No, I’m relieved. Honestly, when I first heard that your company shut down, I was really worried for you. I knew how much hope and effort you’d put into that firm and I was afraid you would be too hard on yourself. Your ability to accept it now, it’s really good, truly great.”

With that, he clinked his beer glass against Xiang Kun’s cup filled with water, and drained his beer in one go.

Xiang Kun took a sip of water, heaving a sigh inwardly. Yes, everyone has difficulties, life is tough. Outsiders mistakenly believe that Zi Cheng’s start-up venture abroad was a game and his subsequent return is insignificant given his wealthy family. They don’t know about the pouring out of his heart and soul, the swallowing of tears, the taking of insults, his ambitions, and ideals. As for Chang Bin, outside, he seems to have a thriving career, is young and rich, handsome and successful, with a beautiful, wealthy, gentle, and capable girlfriend. He’s deemed a winner in life. But nobody knows how many times he fell, how many wounds he carried, and the pressure and struggles he’s facing now.

As for Xiang Kun himself, he couldn’t help but sigh. All he wanted was to buy a house in this city, lead a good life as a software engineer. So why has it turned out tms way’

However, he understands that there are countless others struggling more than them. Their issues, compared to those that others face, are really insignificant.

But everyone is like this, always seeing their small world first, always most sensitive to their own emotions.

Thinking about all this, Xiang Kun suddenly drained his 35 yuan mineral water in one go, stood up and walked towards the small stage prepared for the resident singers of the bar.

At present, no singer was on stage. Xiang Kun called over a waiter and asked about the price to sing on stage.

He was told that it was free. So, he told the waiter the song he wanted to sing. However, the song software didn’t have the version he wanted. Although he could open the MV of the song directly, the original sound couldn’t be turned off, which didn’t suit his plan.