Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

"Dad, don't worry about me!" Xu Damao smiled lightly, with a hint of indifference in his smile, and a hint of arrogance and confidence. His words were relaxed and casual, as if everything was under control. "My mind is like a mirror, and I know what I should do. You just wait patiently. When this training is successfully concluded, I will definitely let you see a brand new me, a me who has successfully climbed to a higher peak and impressed everyone!"

Before he finished speaking, Xu Damao turned around without hesitation, took firm and powerful steps, and strode out of the room without looking back. His back revealed an unquestionable determination and pride.

Father Xu was left alone, sitting solitary on the slightly worn chair, staring blankly at his son's receding back, with complex emotions intertwined in his eyes - there was worry, worry that his son would go further and further down the wrong path; there was disappointment, disappointment that his son did not understand his good intentions; there was also an indescribable heartache, heartache that the once close relationship between father and son had now become so distant.

Father Xu sighed deeply, and the sound echoed in the empty room, sounding particularly heavy. He placed his hands weakly on his knees, staring blankly ahead, his heart full of helplessness and loss.

He could never have imagined that the son who used to snuggle in his arms and listen to his stories, innocent, well-behaved and sensible, had now become so strange, as if he had grown up overnight, grown wings, and was about to fly to a world that he could not understand or control.

There seemed to be an invisible wall and an insurmountable gap between them.

At this time, Xu Damao was lying comfortably on the comfortable big bed, with his hands behind his head, a smug smile on his lips, completely immersed in the wonderful dream he had woven.

In his fantasy world, he finally succeeded in rising to the top with his intelligence and unremitting efforts and became the focus of everyone's attention.

Those colleagues who once mocked him and made things difficult for him, now lowered their proud heads like dogs that had lost their homes, and bowed to him with flattering faces to express their heartfelt submission and awe.

Xu Damao excitedly imagined himself standing on a high podium, wearing a neat suit, with a glittering gold medal hanging on his chest. Below the stage was a huge crowd of audiences, who all responded with warm applause and cheers. The sound was as surging as the tide, drowning him in a sea of ​​happiness.

The spotlights flashed above his head, making him look like the brightest star on the stage. All the light was focused on him, and all the glory and praise belonged to him.

At this moment, he seemed to be standing on the top of the world, overlooking the countless people under his feet. This feeling was so wonderful that it could not be described in words. However, all this was just Xu Damao's wishful fantasy. There was often an insurmountable gap between reality and dreams.

However, Xu Damao, immersed in his beautiful dream, seemed to be shrouded in an invisible fog and had no idea that he was stepping step by step towards a huge trap that was bottomless and full of dangers.

In this world that seems prosperous and bustling but is actually full of undercurrents and intrigue, everyone is like a wolf in sheep's clothing, with ulterior motives. They will do anything for the sake of profit, even at the expense of the interests of others in exchange for their own success.

Although Xu Damao thought he was extremely smart and cunning, and could use these means to gain certain advantages and benefits in the short term, so that he could be successful in the workplace and call the shots, but in the long run, these little cleverness and tricks were like castles built on the beach, which were not enough to support him to go further, let alone stand firm in the face of real storms.

After all, on the road of life, what can truly determine a person's ultimate achievement does not only depend on his wisdom and skills, but more importantly on his character and conscience deep in his heart.

It is like a beacon, guiding people in the direction of moving forward. Only those with noble character and kindness can win the respect and trust of others, thus standing invincible in the fierce competition and becoming the real winner.

Those who only know how to play power games and calculate others will eventually be deserted by their friends and family and end up being alone.

And in this small courtyard that seems ordinary but actually hides a mystery, a silent but thrilling contest is quietly unfolding.

Regarding that crucial promotion quota, various forces are competing secretly, fighting openly and covertly, and trying every means to win this rare promotion opportunity.

Some of them adopt the strategy of frontal attack, relying on their own strength and achievements to win the favor of the leaders; others adopt the method of stealth, seeking personal gain through improper means such as pulling relationships and using backdoors. Who will stand out in this fierce competition, laugh at the end, and successfully get the promotion quota? Everything is still unknown, full of suspense and variables.

Everyone is working hard for their own goals, openly or secretly, for good or evil, and their choices will directly determine their future destiny. The final result will depend on their wisdom, courage and character.

In this war without the smoke of gunpowder, there are no absolute winners or losers, only warriors who keep struggling and fighting. They may fall or get hurt, but they will never give up the pursuit of their dreams and the desire for success.

As for who will be the final winner of this contest and who will leave sadly, everything is still unknown. But in any case, this contest will become the most unforgettable experience in their lives, allowing them to often recall this time full of challenges and opportunities, laughter and tears in the future.

This experience will become an important milestone in their growth path, motivating them to keep moving forward and scale new heights.

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On the other side, the third uncle Yan Bugui sat in his slightly crowded but cozy courtyard, holding a yellowed thread-bound book in his hand, but his eyes would occasionally slip out from between the pages and drift towards Xu Damao's house. There was an imperceptible smile on the corner of his mouth, which showed both a calmness of seeing through the world and a hint of gloating. Yan Bugui had lived in this courtyard for most of his life, and he had a deeper understanding of the complexity and variability of human nature than ordinary people.

"Xu Damao, this kid, has high aspirations but a fragile life." Yan Bugui muttered to himself and shook his head, as if he had foreseen the bumpy road ahead for Xu Damao. He knew very well that in this society full of calculations and struggles, one cannot go far with just cleverness and cunning. Those who can really stand firm are those who have noble character and perseverance.

Although Yan Bugui himself is not rich, he has always been upright and honest, never speaks ill of others behind their backs, and never schemes against others for personal gain. He believes that the most important thing for a person to do is to live up to his conscience, so that he can live calmly and freely.

At this moment, he put down the book in his hand, stood up, and walked to the corner of the yard, where there was a lush locust tree. He gently stroked the trunk, as if talking to an old friend. "Tree, tree, why are people in this world so hard to understand? Some people, obviously have a good hand, but they choose to play it badly; some people, obviously have nothing, but can make a name for themselves through their own efforts."

Yan Bugui's words were full of emotion and helplessness about life. He knew that he could not change Xu Damao, nor could he change many people and things in this world. All he could do was to keep his original intention and do his part well.