"Give it a rest, Max. That name is as painfully generic as they come, like some character from a low-budget online game."
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As he spoke, Li Si dragged a metal briefcase out from under the table, then turned to Max.
"Also, why not try becoming a superhero yourself? I can provide you with equipment."
"I'm not cut out for that."
A flicker of interest crossed Max's face, but he quickly shook his head, discouraged.
He had become much more outgoing lately, but that was only around people he knew. He still didn't feel ready to put himself out there.
It was a complicated feeling. He wanted others to see him and accept him, yet all kinds of worries kept him from taking that step. It wasn't easy to overcome a mental barrier built up over so many years.
After spending so much time with Max, Li Si understood how he felt. He sighed and said, "Max, you have to try to change. Other people aren't better than you. You're well educated, you have a good job, and you've accomplished more than most people!"
"But..."
Max could only manage a sheepish smile.
Li Si knew that talking alone wouldn't help. Plenty of people understood these principles; knowing them and truly feeling them were two entirely different things.
So he said, "Forget it. Come with me to sell some stuff today. At the very least, you need to learn how to interact and communicate with people normally."
"I'm coming too?"
Max looked uneasy. "Li, you know I'm not comfortable in crowded places. Last time I went, I..."
"That's exactly why you need to go. You're not just coming with me; you'll be the one running the stall and selling