Alex Lin walked into the trading room.
At this moment, the protagonist Ethan Ye was lying flat on the floor, staring blankly at the ceiling. His eyes were hollow, his face filled with confusion, despair, and utter hopelessness.
Seeing this scene, Alex Lin almost felt like applauding.
However, he maintained a sympathetic expression. He slowly walked over, squatted beside him, and sighed.
"Brother Ye, why have you driven yourself into such a dead end?"
Ethan Ye showed no reaction at all, completely dejected.
Alex Lin sighed again. "I understand how you feel completely. Chu Ruoxue just called me and told me everything."
At those words, Ethan Ye finally reacted.
His eyes flickered slightly. With an expressionless face, he said, "So… are you here to kick me out?"
From the moment he chose betrayal, he already knew he couldn't stay here forever. Remaining by Alex Lin's side would only cause him to miss many opportunities for revenge.
After all, no one liked betrayal.
But even if given another chance, he would still make the same choice.
Otherwise, he would lose his woman sooner or later.
What he never expected was how miserably he would perform in front of the woman he loved.
He lost 50 million yuan in just a few minutes.
At that moment, he truly wanted to die.
And yet, after returning here to test his abilities, he ended up earning hundreds of millions for Alex Lin—his sworn enemy.
That made him want to die even more.
"Why would I kick you out?" Alex Lin looked genuinely puzzled. "It was just a failed confession. It's not a big deal, and it doesn't affect work at all. Why would I chase you away because of that?"
"A… failed confession?" Ethan Ye's heart trembled.
Alex Lin sighed and sat down directly on the floor. "Chu Ruoxue told me everything. She said you suddenly confessed to her today, startled her badly, and she got angry and kicked you out. Then you couldn't handle the blow and started tormenting yourself, punishing yourself. Am I right?"
Ethan Ye's heart shook violently.
She didn't expose me!
She didn't expose such a critical matter—
Heh.
I knew it! She still has feelings for me!
If that were the case—
I still have a chance!
Ethan Ye suddenly felt alive again. A trace of pride appeared in his eyes as he glanced at the man in front of him.
See that?
Ruoxue still has feelings for me!Ruoxue still has feelings for me!Ruoxue still has feelings for me!
Wait—
If Alex Lin doesn't know the truth, then—
I can continue staying by his side?!
Damn!
It felt like double happiness all at once!
I really am the chosen one of heaven. The heavens still favor me!
At this moment, Alex Lin—seemingly unaware of Ethan Ye's inner storm—continued persuading him.
"Brother Ye, it's just rejection by a woman. It's really not a big deal. There are countless opportunities out there. Why obsess over just one?"
"You're wealthy now and have a bright future. You're handsome and talented—an absolute catch. Even mothers would approve of you. Why worry about not finding a woman?"
"All you need to do is dress well, show your worth, curl a finger—and women will line up to get into your bed. I've got plenty of experience in this area."
"It's really not worth hurting yourself over a woman."
Ethan Ye felt disdain deep in his heart.
How could those shallow, gold-digging women compare to Ruoxue?
He was a War God, a king of the mercenary world. What kind of woman couldn't he have?
He just happened to love Chu Ruoxue.
Elegant and aloof.Pure as jade.True to herself with everyone.
But when he remembered how badly he performed in front of her—and how she personally kicked him out—sadness surged like a tidal wave.
He almost burst into tears.
Alex Lin sighed. "It seems you still haven't figured it out, Brother Ye. How about we go to a bar and have some fun? Getting drunk can solve any problem."
Ethan Ye suddenly recalled that flamboyant night.
His heart trembled violently, and he shook his head hard. "No! Absolutely not!"
"Brother Ye, that won't do. Do you know why Miss Chu rejected you?"
"Why?"
"Because you're not bad enough."
"…Not bad enough?"
"In simple terms—you're too honest."
Alex Lin spoke like a seasoned expert. "Women nowadays, regardless of age, like a bit of a bad boy."
"By 'bad,' I mean someone who plays when it's time to play, drinks when it's time to drink, lives freely and confidently, and definitely doesn't pamper women."
"You're too honest. In their eyes, that looks like weakness."
Ethan Ye's heart stirred.
That's right!
Even though the man in front of him was his sworn enemy, he undeniably had mastery in dealing with women.
In his previous life, Alex Lin had conquered countless exceptional women—including Ruoxue herself.
That experience was priceless.
If I learn his techniques… would Ruoxue still be able to escape me?
Besides, he was genuinely hurting and desperately wanted to drown his sorrows in alcohol.
"…Alright," Ethan Ye finally said. "I'll go with you."