Loh Hua sneered aggressively, "Hey, you little punk! You want a beating? Who’s the one always defeated by me? Today, I’ll show you who’s boss!"

Then, he fiercely threw a ball right at the other guy’s handsome face! It’d be best if it swelled up like a pig’s head!

Luckily, Chiang Junyan was quick enough to catch the basketball, barely avoiding disaster.

"Loh Hua, you’re pretty ruthless! Are you this rough with your wife too?" Chiang Junyan teased with a laugh.

Loh Hua said nothing more, but the energy in his playing seemed fueled by some pent-up frustration, growing stronger with each move.

Back in the room, Li Meitong was pacing back and forth, her face flushed and puffed up with anger. She didn’t know how many times she had washed her hands, yet they still felt burning hot, as if she couldn’t cool them down.

She kept replaying the sensation of touching that thing in her mind, and for a moment, her thoughts were utterly muddled.

Dammit! Loh Hua was outright mocking her!

"So annoying! Loh Hua! I swear I won’t cooperate with you next time!" Li Meitong shouted angrily as she opened the door, ready to go downstairs to the garden to clear her mind.

Suddenly, a strange sound came from above. It sounded like footsteps, yet it didn’t; it was hard to describe what it was.

Li Meitong, with her sharp ears, was startled. Reflexively, she raised her head, peering through the gaps in the stairs towards upstairs.

However, Loh Huaqiang happened to glance down, gave Lin Meitong an icy stare without saying a word, and quickly pulled his comrades to the other side.

...

Night fell.

The beach breeze gently cooled the skin.

Xiao Qing stood at the edge of the beach, looking out at the dark sea, feeling unusually heavy-hearted.

Hua Xiaomo watched Xiao Qing standing there and walked towards her. At that moment, watching her silhouette, he also felt a heavy heart.

He sensed she was entangled in some emotional struggle and believed it was his responsibility to guide her. He hoped she could sort out everything well and avoid dwelling on those unspeakable difficulties.

Furthermore, he thought she should just stay with him and stop thinking about Loh Hua since Loh Hua was already married.

No matter what promises Loh Hua made or how challenging it was, he felt she shouldn’t entangle herself with Loh Hua anymore. It would only lead to her own hurt.

Such involvement would only cause his own pain, and he didn’t want to see her suffer. He only wished for happiness and joy for the people around her.

He hoped that everyone around could always be happy, never bothered by painful memories, since thinking about painful things too much would only cast a shadow in his heart.

Then what’s the point? He thought everyone should keep it light and face life positively, sharing what they love with others generously.

She felt that true happiness lay in this kind of sharing, rather than just yearning for romantic love, because many times, when love doesn’t fulfill you, you should think about other things, believing many other things can also bring happiness.

"Xiao Qing, I overheard you talking to Loh Hua on the phone earlier. Actually, you don’t need to think about Loh Hua anymore; he’s got a family now. I think you should focus on your own future." Hua Xiaomo said to Xiao Qing.

"Consider work and life. Many times you can focus on other things; it’s not necessary to think only about Loh Hua to make life exciting, right? Moreover, you should seize your happiness because, in this world, there isn’t only Loh Hua!"

"There are many loving men out there, and I believe you should concentrate on your work. As long as you work hard and do your job well, everything will naturally fall into place; happiness and fulfillment will surely come."

"Also, I hope you can be happy doing your own thing and stop thinking about Loh Hua, because thinking too much affects one’s mind and spirit greatly, especially since you and Loh Hua were never truly together, nor are you married!"

"Loh Hua marrying someone else is a reality you should face and let go of. Many times, I hope you’ll understand what’s truly worth doing now: grasping the most crucial tasks and not wasting time on hopeless emotions."

"Doing that will only bring pain to yourself. I’m not sure if you understand what I’m saying, but if you do, I hope you follow my advice. Only then will you find freedom for your soul and true happiness in life!"

"Xiao Qing, do you think what I say makes sense? If it does, then follow my advice, so your inner self will feel happiness without being troubled by many issues."

"Actually, just like you, I wish everyone happiness, joy, and fulfillment. However, we often miss out on this luck, and when we do get it, we should wisely face any future challenges, right?"

"Everyone should muster the courage to live a good life, and that’s what we should be doing. Do you agree?" Hua Xiaomo said to Xiao Qing, his eyes shining brightly.

In his view, Xiao Qing was a very smart girl; she absolutely wouldn’t be troubled by such problems for long. Besides, he felt he should help her.

Moreover, as her boss, he should be considerate towards his employees, helping them sort out their tasks and alleviate their troubles as the best form of payback.

Besides, she felt that much of their personal experiences were actually quite similar.