Published: March 8, 2025
Seeing both of them with their heads down, Chu Yang felt a mix of amusement, anger, and a sense of warmth in his heart.
All along, Mo Tianji had given Chu Yang the impression of being a master strategist, someone with heaven's secrets in his heart; he always seemed to have everything under control. He had never seen him in such a disheveled state.
Today's Mo Tianji could be said to be in utter disarray.
As for Gu Duxing, he had always struck Chu Yang as calm, sharp, ruthless, solitary, decisive, and bold. Although not characterized as a wise person, Chu Yang had rarely seen Gu Duxing make mistakes.
Yet today, Gu Duxing was equally flustered, equally at fault.
And it was a fatal error.
Seeing the somewhat terrified, guilty, and anxious expression on Gu Duxing's face, Chu Yang suddenly felt enlightened.
It was somewhat warming.
This was the real deal, his own brothers.
Mo Tianji was capable of making mistakes, and so was Gu Duxing. Mo Tianji could be caught off guard, and Gu Duxing too could be impulsive...
This was the essence of being human!
Not the legendary tales from his past life.
“The response just now, the events that occurred, and... the final outcome.” Chu Yang pondered, saying, “What do you both feel about it?”
Mo Tianji's mouth twitched, and he smiled, “I just feel that Old Gu Er is quite foolish.”
Gu Duxing snorted, retorting, “Same here, suddenly feeling that this so-called master strategist seems to be just as foolish as me.”
Chu Yang laughed, “Sometimes, the word foolishness is only seen by our own people, our brothers. Outsiders see us as incredibly shrewd.”
“Thus, this kind of 'foolishness' in the human world is what is truly precious!”
Mo Tianji and Gu Duxing exchanged glances, both deep in thought, nodding slightly.
“Tianji, in this incident, your greatest weakness has been exposed. Do you know it?” Chu Yang asked.
“I've somewhat figured it out,” Mo Tianji gently frowned, “I tend to be a bit self-righteous. Moreover, I rely too much on my calculation abilities. Getting into this predicament actually has little to do with Duxing.”
“Wrong.” Chu Yang said, “Your calculation ability is indeed your strength, there's no need to say more about that. However, your strategizing ability needs to be toned down a bit.”
“Strategizing ability needs to be toned down?” Mo Tianji looked puzzled.
“Yes.” Chu Yang continued, “Duxing's dissatisfaction this time actually has its reasons. If you continue strategizing like this, wanting to oversee everything, then such dissatisfaction will inevitably arise in others.”
Mo Tianji fell into deep thought.
Chu Yang said, “Your advantage is your comprehensive thinking; but the downside is also this: you think too comprehensively! Tasks need someone to execute them. The same task done by Gu Duxing and by Rocky Luo might yield the same result, but the process will be vastly different.”
“This means that everyone's thought processes and methods are different.” “And you, by considering every aspect and trying to control everything, end up making it so that no one retains their character, and they can only act according to your wishes, like puppets or chess pieces...”
At this point, Mo Tianji fully comprehended, his eyes widening, beads of cold sweat pouring down his forehead.
But it seemed Chu Yang didn't notice and continued to explain, wanting to make this principle clear: “Don’t think that Duxing, Ji Mo, and the others are young geniuses. Even a true fool, after being directed by you continuously, will grow impatient in their heart…”
Chu Yang spoke solemnly.
These few words served as a clear path for Mo Tianji, but it was also a heavy blow.
Chu Yang knew Mo Tianji had understood, but he still wanted to emphasize this point, pushing the pressure to its extreme!
Only when Mo Tianji was deeply pained and willing to change would the true path of becoming a master strategist begin.
Chu Yang even thought: if the current Mo Tianji were to face Diwu Qingrou, Mo Tianji would undoubtedly lose, and would be utterly crushed by Diwu Qingrou, even... completely shattering his confidence!