A promise to himself

"It's not strange at all. Deals fall through all the time."

Jiang Yazhu, the CEO of a fintech company, nervously fidgeted with the tissue, seated in a coffee shop.

"Indeed. But deals fall through with normal companies. The Liu Corps is not a normal company. It's a giant. Do you…really think I did the right thing?"

Yuze raised his brow. "Why do you look so doubtful now? You didn't hesitate to back out when I offered you double the deal."

And now I feel I made a huge mistake…

"Yes but it is the Liu Corps. The merger would have been extremely successful."

"Is that the only way you measure your success? With money?" Yuze shrugged. "You would have started living like a dog, under his thumb for your whole life."

A man approached them just then, bringing a tray containing two cups of hot cappuccinos. He neatly placed the two cups in front of them and bowed.

Jiang Yazhu said to the server, "Thanks."