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The little silver boat shuttled through turbulent spacetime. Every time it flashed, it changed course. The shifting seemed random at a glance, but upon closer inspection, it was following a long, predetermined path.
When Su Yi heard the heart devil’s question, he didn’t even hesitate. “I wouldn’t say I hate you.”
“You don't?" said the heart devil. “I’ve helped you on numerous occasions, and I’ve never once refused your requests, yet I refused for the first time when your confidante’s life was hanging in the balance. You really don’t hate me at all?”
He paused, then said, “I can tell you with absolute certainty that, were I willing to intervene, Lu Hongpao would have been in no danger. Without my help, she’s doomed. Are you…”
Su Yi shook his head. “I understand what you’re trying to say. ‘Small favors breed gratitude, but excessive kindness breeds dependence, entitlement, and resentment, right?”
If you gave a man on the verge of starvation a bowl of rice, you’d save his life, but if you kept feeding him, he’d soon take your assistance for granted and grow dependent on it. If you suddenly cut off your...
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