Chapter: 3074

Xiao Weiwei’s words struck a deep chord with Xiao Hailong. He knew he had always been a bit of a failure. In the past, he had relied on the Xiao family’s name to get by, enjoying a comfortable life as a wealthy second-generation kid. But now, everything had changed.

With no family support, he realized he had to start from scratch. If he kept being aimless, he might end up like many people in their 40s and 50s who struggle to find their way in life. This thought reminded him of a movie he had seen, *Mr. Tree*, starring Wang Baoqiang. The character in the film was a mix of fantasy and reality, but it represented a familiar sight in real life—people who were poor, sad, and without hope.

As these thoughts flooded his mind, Xiao Hailong felt a heavy weight in his heart. He suddenly realized he couldn’t see a clear future for himself, and it looked bleak. He thought about his sister, who was building a successful career with Charlie Wade’s help. “What about me?” he wondered.

Xiao Group was already established, but what role would he play once he got back on his feet? He had no professional skills, no work experience, and no resume. How would he find a job? What kind of job could he possibly look for?

He started to panic. “Will society just push me aside?” he thought. At his age, he felt lost. Without a job, how could he even think about starting a family? If he remained single, he would be 40 before he knew it, and he feared he would never be able to turn his life around.

The more Xiao Hailong thought about his situation, the more hopeless he felt. When his despair reached its peak, he couldn’t hold back his tears. He cried out, “What can I do now…?”

Seeing his son so upset, Xiao Changgan sighed and said, “Alright, let’s not dwell on it. Your mother made a mistake. Ma Lan lost a lot of money at the table. If this gets reported to the police, the amount involved could send both your mother and me to prison. So, in a way, Charlie Wade has given us a bit of a break…”

After saying this, he looked at Xiao Hailong and tried to comfort him. “Hailong, don’t cry like that. Focus on getting better and take your classes seriously. If things get tough, we can still earn money by delivering packages or food. As long as we’re willing to work hard, we can find a way to get by!”

Xiao Hailong nodded through his tears.

Xiao Changgan continued, “When the time is right, save some money. I’ll help you, and your sister can pitch in too. We’ll gather enough for a nice wedding gift and find you a good wife. No matter what happens, I want to make sure our family has a future!”