Li Chonglou's words also drew a cold laugh from Yu Tianba.
"Oh, then tell me, where have I gone wrong?"
Li Chonglou stared at him coldly.
"First, I don't know where you learned what you just said, but it's just a generalization and doesn't apply to anyone or any situation."
"Second, you spoke so eloquently just now, putting yourself in a high position, but have you ever considered, why should everything revolve around you?"
Li Chonglou chuckled and continued, "The moment you put yourself first, centering everything on yourself, you were already wrong."
Yu Tianba retorted, "If a man doesn't look out for himself, heaven and earth will destroy him! What's wrong with me looking out for myself?"
"That's where you're most wrong!"
Li Chonglou said sternly, "You can be self-centered. In a broad sense, there's nothing wrong with that, because it's your personal choice."
Yu Tianba was somewhat confused, not understanding what Li Chonglou meant. How could the same statement be right at one moment and wrong at another?
The other three were also listening with bewilderment, not understanding.
Until Li Chonglou finished speaking.
"But you shouldn't impose your personal thoughts on others! You think about your own interests and your own future, so you feel that not doing as you say makes others 'antiques'."
"But have you ever considered, would your father, a man who has lived decades longer than you, be less sensible than you? Have you ever tried to put yourself in his shoes and consider what he would have to think about besides himself?"
Yu Tianba's expression instantly froze.
These were questions he actually hadn't considered.
But even so, what of it? As the saying goes, if a man doesn't look out for himself, heaven and earth will destroy him!
I'm just pursuing my own goals, what's wrong with that?
Before he could speak, Li Chonglou's words cut him short.
"Yes, you want to be selfish, to look out for yourself, and then others can't say much. But that doesn't give you the right to be selfish and self-serving, to betray your family and loved ones for your own goals, while simultaneously wanting to stand on a moral high ground and accuse others of being antiques!"
Yu Tianba stumbled back half a step, leaning against the doorframe, his expression dazed.
Yes, all his previous conviction didn't stem from recognizing his own selfishness and steadfastly adhering to it, but from always believing he was right, which made him so resolute!
It was like this: just as the ancients said, he wanted to be a whore and still have a memorial archway built for him!
Hypocrisy!
Such pure moral condemnation, unless one is a complete villain or a pure evildoer, would not be taken lightly. For most people, it's almost impossible to escape, and Yu Tianba was naturally not a complete villain or evildoer; he hadn't reached that level.
Therefore, after being exposed by Li Chonglou, he was momentarily speechless.
Bai Sha, standing beside them, showed surprise. One was his tribesman, the other an outsider who had just arrived today, yet the problem was seen more clearly by the outsider than by himself!
Just moments ago, he had fallen into deep thought because of Yu Tianba's twisted logic!
Thinking of this, Bai Sha felt a surge of shame and embarrassment.
Yu Ke also had a solemn expression, clearly understanding Li Chonglou's meaning. The look he gave his own brother was very complex.
Among those present, only Yue Hai's brows were furrowed, looking as if he understood but also didn't. No one knew if he truly grasped it or not.
However, none of this mattered anymore. Li Chonglou's intention to expose Yu Tianba's inner thoughts was only the first step. He still wanted to take Yu Ke back, so he took the initiative to speak again: "Those who gain the Way have much help. You can't even stand on solid ground, so you've been on the wrong path from the very beginning. Moreover."
The few people looked over subconsciously.
Li Chonglou said calmly, "Moreover, what you said earlier, while not entirely unreasonable, requires consideration of one's position and capabilities. Let me ask you, besides your young master status, what role can you play in this crisis?"
Yu Tianba's expression changed abruptly. He hadn't felt anything in this regard before, but after the incident with the Second Master, a feeling he didn't want to face had arisen in his heart!
It was only at that moment that he felt he was merely a dispensable person!
Seeing his expression, Li Chonglou said bluntly, "If you were part of the inner circle, I might respect you as someone with a broader perspective. But you are not. You are just an insignificant bystander!"
"Whether Yu family is in crisis with you or without you makes no difference. To put it realistically, why do you place yourself at the center of everything?"
Hearing this, Yue Hai understood and added another blow, "Brother Li, I get it. All this kid said was just finding excuses for his own selfish desires."
Li Chonglou rolled his eyes slightly, thinking, "You're just realizing that now?" Yu Tianba's expression had already turned extremely grim.
At this point, Yu Ke also spoke, "Brother, I am so disappointed in you. Leave. I'll go to Sister's place later."
"No!"
Yu Tianba blurted out instinctively, but immediately regretted it. The people present were all individuals he couldn't contend with, and expressing his intentions too much would only arouse their vigilance.
So he quickly changed his tune, "I mean you can't go to your sister's. It's best you stay here for now. At least with Boss Zhou around, you don't have to worry about your safety."
However, the three perceptive individuals noticed something was amiss, and Li Chonglou's eyes narrowed slightly.
Perhaps it was out of consideration for his own brother, Yu Ke still held some trust and didn't think too much of it: "I can make my own decisions!"
In this regard, the two were indeed similar, but Yu Ke's was more about personality, while in Yu Tianba, it had evolved into selfishness.
With outsiders present, Yu Tianba couldn't say much more. In the end, he let out a cold snort, left with a "take care of yourself," and turned to leave.
Yu Ke sat down angrily, "He's changed. He wasn't like this before!"
The three remained silent. Just then, Bai Sha suddenly stood up.
"Alright, time is almost up."
Li Chonglou frowned and looked at Yu Ke seriously, "Xiao Ke, I hope you'll reconsider. Your Yu family's situation is far more complex than you imagine. Staying here might even make you a burden."
However, Yu Ke's attitude was exceptionally resolute: "No, Brother Li, especially at a time like this, family needs my companionship. They are also ordinary people."
Yu Ke shook his head, his mind clearly made up. Li Chonglou sighed and said no more.
Just then, Bai Sha's phone suddenly rang.
"Something's happened?"
Bai Sha's expression changed drastically. This number was only used for emergencies, so he hurriedly answered the call.
At the same time, Zhou Fangwei's voice echoed in their ears.
"If you don't rush back, it will be too late for the Patriarch."
After answering the call, Bai Sha's face suddenly contorted.
"Chirp!"