Life at the Top

Sylva leaned back against the rattan chair. He picked up a clay teapot and took a sip from the mouth of the pot. He asked, “Do you know why you lost?”

Zayden stared blankly at him, then his face became filled with bitter resentment. “The Schulers stabbed me in the back! They’re despicable and have no shame!”

“Everyone has the right to say that the Schulers are despicable and have no shame, but we can’t. If you want to say those things, then both of us are the ones who are despicable and have no shame.

“Plus, the business world is like a warzone. If you lose, it means you’re not as good as the others. You refuse to look at your own problems but instead, you accuse others of being despicable and shameless. You’re still too inexperienced.”

Sylva asked Zayden to sit down. His tone and appearance looked unhurried.

“The reason you lost is that you’re too shortsighted. You were too caught up in the momentary gains and losses. When you’re in the face of a crisis, you throw yourself into confusion. Plus, you’re so condescending and opinionated.”

Sylva looked deeply at Zayden. He was feeling a little disappointed as he shook his head and said, “You can be sophisticated, but your temper will be the thing that destroys you.”

Zayden said angrily, “Then why didn’t you remind me back then?”

“Why should I?”

after Sylva

son.” Sylva looked as if he was

this ten billion as buying a lesson for you. If you can grow, then this

your position as the

false reputation. If people acknowledge you, then you’re the head. If people don’t, then what’s the use of you writing

are more things he’s hiding than anyone else. I’ve been

just a gesture, a gesture to show Dawson and the mysterious person

and said unwillingly, “So

the provincial government gave me some news. He said that they’re planning to sell a piece of land at the south

Sylva changing the topic suddenly. He said, “It’s the middle of

“Shortsighted.” Sylva chuckled.

be very useful,”

interested in

changed as he lowered his voice to ask, “Dad, is