C43 I will Help You to Succeed Once Again.
I'll help you reclaim your success!
For a long while, the man on the ground finally sat up, gazing vacantly at the lake before murmuring, "Why did you save me?"
Ye Yu nearly burst into laughter out of sheer frustration.
"Why? When you were screaming for help earlier, you weren't saying that. If you're so afraid of dying, why jump into the lake?"
The man paused, then let out a bitter chuckle, "You're right, I guess I am afraid to die."
Noticing the man's troubled expression, Ye Yu decided not to agitate him further and sat down beside him.
"It's normal to fear death. Death isn't a solution to anything. No matter what you're facing, never give up so easily!"
The man seemed to freeze before he finally let out a desolate laugh, "Me, Qian Youwei, I've truly wasted half my life. Even a high schooler understands life better than I do!"
"I'm Ye Yu."
Ye Yu gave Qian Youwei's shoulder a reassuring pat, "Can you tell me what happened? You don't strike me as someone who would resort to suicide out of desperation."
Grateful for the rescue, Qian Youwei opened up, "Thank you for saving my life. I have nothing to hide from you now."
It turned out that Qian Youwei was the owner of a renowned auction house in Mingzhou City, with a thriving career and a beautiful wife.
But by a twist of fate, he discovered that it was all a sham!
In truth, his auction house had been covertly usurped by his trusted aide, Zhao Hao. Even his new bride was part of Zhao Hao's scheme, sent to siphon off his savings.
Now, Zhao Hao had transferred all of Qian Youwei's life savings. The Top auctions that Qian Youwei had built from scratch, its networks, its channels, all had been snatched away by Zhao Hao.
All that was left of Qian Youwei's auction house was a hollow shell, drained of people and money, leaving nothing behind.
Ye Yu looked on with sympathy. Qian Youwei had poured his life into his work, and now he had nothing. Anyone else might have lost their mind in such despair.
"What about Zhao Hao and your ex-wife?" Ye Yu inquired.
With a complex look and a flicker in his eyes, Qian Youwei finally spoke softly, "They've taken everything from me and started a new top-tier auction house in Mingzhou City."
"They're that brazen?" Ye Yu was incredulous. What kind of person could be so shamelessly arrogant?
Qian Youwei managed a wry smile, "What can I do? I can't find any leverage against them."
"And they've borrowed a hefty loan from the bank in my name. If I don't pay it back within a month, Top auctions will vanish for good!"
Ye Yu saw the utter hopelessness on Qian Youwei's face. He had nothing left and was drowning in debt—a truly tragic situation.
"So, what's your plan?" Ye Yu asked, looking intently at Qian Youwei.
Shaking his head, Qian Youwei's eyes were void of hope, "I have no idea. Maybe Zhao Hao will taunt me every day, or perhaps I'll end up starving on the streets."
Ye Yu couldn't stand to see Qian Youwei like this. He gripped his shoulder firmly, locking eyes with him.
"Qian, you can't let their bullying make you weak. Stand up to them! Take back everything that's yours, and make them weep and plead for your mercy. That's the way to do it!"
"How can I possibly take it back? I've got nothing left, and I'm deep in debt to the bank!" Qian Youwei looked at Ye Yu, his expression softening, "I want to fight back against them, but I'm truly out of options."
Ye Yu met Qian Youwei's gaze with unwavering confidence. "Don't worry, Qian. There's always a way out. With my assistance, you'll be back on your feet in no time!"
"Congratulations, Host, for saving a life. You've earned a chance at the lottery draw!"
As the system's voice echoed in his mind, a spark of determination flashed in Ye Yu's eyes. With the system on his side, nothing was impossible!