Chapter 1510: Learning to Relax

Liu Qingze called over a servant and began to make arrangements.

Liu Xin'ai, meanwhile, linked her arm with Xu Xiaoxiao's and whispered, "This kid is certainly very eager today, seeing that you've come."

"Perhaps he's just in a good mood."

"Then you should hurry up and get into a good mood too. Come, let's go look at the flowers I've recently grown."

Liu Xin'ai pulled Xu Xiaoxiao toward the garden.

At this moment, the flowers in the garden were in full bloom.

Surrounded by the profusion of flowers, Xu Xiaoxiao felt her low spirits ease quite a bit.

Liu Xin'ai had been observing Xu Xiaoxiao silently the entire time.

Naturally, she saw all the changes in this woman's emotions.

While admiring the flowers, Xu Xiaoxiao began to converse with Liu Xin'ai: "How can one grow flowers to look this beautiful?"

"Understand the habits of the flowers, put in a bit more heart, and also, you cannot be lazy..."

Liu Xin'ai gave a very detailed explanation.

At the beginning, Xu Xiaoxiao listened very attentively.

But as she listened, her peripheral vision caught Liu Qingze waving at her.

This discovery made Xu Xiaoxiao stop Liu Xin'ai and say, "I'm a little thirsty; I want to go get some water."

"Then I'll go with you."

"No need, just wait for me here for a moment."

After saying this, Xu Xiaoxiao stepped toward the place where Liu Qingze had just been standing.

Liu Xin'ai did not follow, but her gaze remained fixed on Xu Xiaoxiao.

Circling behind a shrub, Xu Xiaoxiao asked Liu Qingze, who was standing there, "Is something the matter?"

"Actually, there is something," Liu Qingze said with a fawning smile. "Sister Xiao Xiao, since you're here today, I'd like to trouble you with something."

"Go ahead, I'll certainly help if I can."

"In a moment, find a way to persuade my sister to move next door!"

This request... actually caught Xu Xiaoxiao quite by surprise.

She confirmed, "Move to Qin Yiyan's place?"

"That's right."

"Strange, this doesn't sound like something you would say. Aren't you quite wary of Qin Yiyan?"

Liu Qingze sighed, "Times have changed. Those two made up long ago, so what is there for me to be wary of? Besides..."

He paused, glanced behind Xu Xiaoxiao, and then continued:

"My sister wants to move over there, but she's worried about me, which is why she insists on staying. But look, I'm perfectly fine now; where would I need someone to keep me company!"

Liu Qingze's voice was quite loud, and his tone was rather hurried.

Hearing his words, Xu Xiaoxiao did not respond immediately, but instead observed him intently.

She did so until her gaze made Liu Qingze feel completely uncomfortable.

Just as Liu Qingze was about to open his mouth to ask what Xu Xiaoxiao was looking at, Xu Xiaoxiao asked first: "Is your stress very high lately?"

"Huh? It's alright, I suppose."

"Do you find it easy to suffer from insomnia?"

"Also... it's okay."

"And your temper? Is it very irritable?"

"... No, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Xu Xiaoxiao's guesses had all hit the mark.

This made Liu Qingze very uneasy.

Xu Xiaoxiao then said earnestly, "Your sister's worry is correct; you do indeed need company."

"Why?"

"Because your state is not very good."

Liu Qingze did not agree with this statement.

He patted his own chest and asked, "What's wrong with my state? Am I not very sunny and very positive?"

Xu Xiaoxiao honestly refuted him: "In your eyes, there is exhaustion; on your person, there is a sense of gloom; and in your every gesture, there is irritability. I imagine you've been entangled in trivial matters lately, haven't you?"

This... was actually true.

Liu Qingze was deeply astonished to have his inner thoughts spoken aloud.

He even touched his own cheeks and asked, "Did you see all of this just by looking with your eyes?"

"Yes, it's very obvious."

"But why can't I feel it myself?"

"Because you are not good at introspection, nor do you like to reflect on your own problems. When you have a flaw, you turn a blind eye to it."

Xu Xiaoxiao's assessment was not very polite.

Liu Qingze sighed upon hearing it: "The way you put it, it sounds like I'm about to be terminally ill."

"It's not quite that bad, but how long has it been since you've properly relaxed?"

"Getting off work is relaxing, isn't it? Look, I didn't even work overtime today."

Liu Qingze's example made Xu Xiaoxiao find it amusing: "This is the first time I've heard that not working overtime counts as relaxing."

"This is already quite good; a while ago, I had to work until late at night."

Looking at the weariness in Liu Qingze's eyes, Xu Xiaoxiao said, "You are too tired."

Tired?

Yes, managing such a large company and being responsible for the livelihoods of so many people is naturally very tiring.

But Liu Qingze did not reject it, even saying, "It is a bit tiring, but young people should strive hard."

"But you also need a balance between work and rest; if you stay tense all the time, you will collapse. I suggest you give yourself a vacation, detach from your work environment, and enjoy life outside of work."

To this suggestion, Liu Qingze refused without a second thought: "No, there are several important collaborations recently, and I cannot get away."

"But if you want to go further, you must learn to relax."

"Once I finish this busy period, I will definitely relax."

These familiar words made Xu Xiaoxiao shake her head slightly.

She had provided psychological counseling to many people before and understood such workaholics all too well.

They keep saying they will arrange a vacation for themselves, but what is the result?

The time is delayed again and again.

Until a major problem arises in their hearts.

Moreover, such people are often very stubborn; wanting to persuade them? It is difficult!

Xu Xiaoxiao tilted her head and sighed, wondering if she should let Liu Xin'ai step in.

But just as Xu Xiaoxiao was thinking, an idea suddenly popped into her head.

This idea made her eyes sparkle, and she asked eagerly, "If you can't arrange the time, then why not come to my place for treatment!"

Liu Qingze was stunned.

The next second, he asked in surprise, "No, I just have a bit of pressure, why would I need treatment?"

"It's that I didn't describe it carefully enough; rather than calling it treatment, it's more like taking precautions, and most importantly..."

Xu Xiaoxiao leaned closer to Liu Qingze and said meaningfully, "Only when you return to your former sunny and cheerful self will your sister be at ease!"

These words moved Liu Qingze!

He only hesitated for a moment before grabbing Xu Xiaoxiao's hand and saying impatiently, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's start the treatment now!"

Xu Xiaoxiao did not move; instead, she pulled Liu Qingze back.

She reminded him helplessly, "I didn't bring the equipment, so how can we start? How about this: starting next week, you set aside one hour each week to come to my place for treatment."

Liu Qingze was truly impatient.

Hearing that it had to be delayed until next week, he asked, "Can the time be moved up? Twice a week would also be fine."

"Haste makes waste; just listen to my arrangements."

This... alright.

Liu Qingze did not insist further, but instead asked other questions: "How many sessions of treatment will it take to see results?"

"There is no fixed answer to that; it depends on our cooperation with each other."

"Then you can rest assured, I will definitely cooperate well!"

Liu Qingze was serious; Xu Xiaoxiao could see this from his eyes.

Jiang Baobao looked at the man in front of her, her heart feeling as if it had been pricked by a needle.