"Dad, what do you mean by 'entering the house'?"
Liu Yanran was somewhat confused.
Liu Jingxian didn't explain immediately. Instead, he waved the copy of "Journey to the West" in his hand and said with a half-smile, "You should know the story of Journey to the West, right?"
"Know!"
Liu Yanran nodded, "Tang Sanzang and I truly went through eighty-one tribulations on our journey to the Western Paradise to obtain Buddhist scriptures!"
"That's indeed how the story went, but..."
Liu Jingxian's lips curled into a mocking smile. "That's not the core of the story!"
"Core?" Liu Yanran was even more confused.
"Most people only know that on the journey to the West, Tang Sanzang and his disciples went through eighty-one tribulations before finally attaining enlightenment, but no one has thought about why Tang Sanzang and his disciples needed to go through these eighty-one tribulations."
"Dad, what lesson are you trying to teach your daughter?" Liu Yanran couldn't help but ask.
"I just want to tell you that when doing things, don't just look at the surface; the core is the key!"
Liu Jingxian said meaningfully, "Only by drawing everyone's attention to the superficial things can we prevent anyone from seeing the cruel truth behind them!"
He spoke with great passion, but Liu Yanran became more and more confused as she listened.
"Dad, why don't you just get straight to the point? I really don't understand all this beating around the bush!"
Liu Jingxian's expression froze, and a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
"Looks like you're still not smart enough!"
He sighed, "No wonder you've been losing to that Wang Qian all this time."
Liu Yanran's breath hitched, and her face instantly turned extremely ugly.
Once upon a time, the name Wang Qian was something she looked down upon.
But at some point, it became her nightmare.
The mere mention of that name struck her as incredibly grating.
In particular, the name came from her father, Liu Jingxian, who made no attempt to conceal the fact that she least wanted to face.
"I know you've always been very competitive, but a loss is a loss, there's no denying it!"
Seeing what Liu Yanran was thinking, Liu Jingxian waved his hand and said, "If you don't even have the courage to face setbacks, your future achievements won't be very high."
"Dad, I...I didn't!"
Liu Yanran tried to argue her point, but Liu Jingxian said again, "Do you know what's most taboo in business?"
"What?" Liu Yanran asked subconsciously.
"Self-deception!"
Liu Jingxian stared intently at Liu Yanran, making her hair stand on end, before continuing, "Not daring to face setbacks means you are unwilling to admit your mistakes."
"If you don't correct your mistakes, you'll only sink deeper into trouble."
"If one day you completely lose even the capital to make mistakes, then you will never have a chance to turn things around."
Liu Yanran's body trembled violently.
Liu Jingxian's words were like a wake-up call, instantly enlightening her.
In fact, she was aware of these principles, but she was unwilling to admit them.
And since no one around her dared to expose her shortcomings, she gradually developed a habit of self-deception.
It wasn't until her father bluntly revealed it that she finally realized the truth, a truth that pierced her heart.
"Let's get back to the main topic!"
Liu Jingxian continued, "I used Journey to the West as an example just now, not only to help you understand this principle, but also to tell you something else."
"What is it?" Liu Yanran asked subconsciously.
"Do you know that our Liu family has never had any dealings with the Wu family? Why do I insist on involving them in this industrial park development project?" Liu Jingxian asked with a half-smile.
After pondering for a moment, Liu Yanran said thoughtfully, "You mean that building the park is just a superficial project, and your real intention is not to make money from the park?"
"Hmm, this child is teachable!"
Liu Jingxian nodded in satisfaction. "This park is like a big net. Now we need to cast out enough tempting bait so that when enough big fish come in, we can catch them all in one fell swoop."
"I understand now!"
Liu Yanran suddenly realized, "Is this why you went to such lengths to invite Wu Qixuan to our home as a guest?"
"right!"
Liu Jingxian nodded. "This net has been cast for half a year, but these people are all very shrewd, and not one of them has taken the bait."
“Wu Qixuan is more respected by his peers. Once you lure him in, others will follow suit.”
"Therefore, Wu Qixuan is crucial!"
Hearing this, Liu Yanran nodded in deep agreement, "I understand, daughter. As long as we can lure Wu Qixuan into our trap, it's worth it even if it comes at a high price, right?"
"clever!"
Liu Jingxian reached out and affectionately patted Liu Yanran's head. "So, for the sake of the bigger picture, I need you to make some sacrifices or concessions."
"You mean...?"
"Haven't you been arguing with Wu Yanping all this time?"
"Are you asking me to make concessions to Wu Yanping?"
"It's not just about making concessions; I want you to take the initiative to reconcile with her and turn hostility into friendship!"
Liu Yanran immediately fell silent.
She could understand her father's sense of the bigger picture.
But she was too proud to take the initiative to reconcile with Wu Yanping.
After all, she had used all sorts of underhanded methods on Wu Yanping since college. Even if she were to lower herself and take the initiative to make peace, Wu Yanping might not accept it.
"Yanran, now is not the time to act impulsively!"
Liu Jingxian's face darkened. "I can ignore your usual willfulness and misbehavior, but this matter is of great importance. I hope you can consider the bigger picture!"
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