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It was a long story, and not something that could be explained in just a few words.
Over the course of the meal, Li Bai quietly shared some of his plans with Qiao Shangyang at the table, so that he wouldn't cause trouble out of ignorance.
Examples of well-meaning people accidentally making things worse were all too common in real life, so a few warnings were necessary.
The trap Li Bai had prepared for Chen Sheng was a bottomless pit. Whatever the kid did, he'd never climb out, and even seeing through Li Bai's intentions wouldn't help.
If he didn't stir up trouble and instead worked himself to the bone for a few meager merits, he'd exhaust himself only to end up worse off—a classic case of being sold out and then helping the seller count the money.
Of course, he could slack off, too. But then he'd accomplish nothing and gain nothing, wasting the favors and opportunities he'd borrowed.
If he dared stir up trouble, he'd be playing right into Li Bai's hands. Li Bai could use that chance to kick him out of the game. Not only would he lose face and the contest, but his reputation would take another hit.
Someone as hopeless as Adou would never get a chance to turn things around.
Qiao Shangyang, who had been worried, finally relaxed. Chen Sheng really had improved a lot over the past year or so. He deserved to be looked at in a new light.
But Li Bai's methods were even more unexpected. He'd dug a trap that made people jump in of their own accord, then even given himself a couple of extra shovelfuls of dirt, as if he thought he wasn't being buried fast enough.
Director Qiao had given up any hope of