Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 245 Introspection and Growth

Hu Bugui's clothes were soaked with sweat. He gritted his teeth and tried to control his shaking legs. He felt a sharp pain in his sprained ankle when he landed, and he almost lost his balance. The judges showed regretful expressions on their faces, but finally shook their heads.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hu, we all appreciate your conditions, but..."

"I understand." Hu Bugui interrupted the judge. He didn't want to listen anymore. Every word hurt his heart like a needle.

After returning home, Hu Bugui locked himself in his room and ignored everyone. Wu Tao quietly packed up her things, and a heavy atmosphere filled the room.

"Taotao, are we really not suitable for this place?" Hu Bugui's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of confusion and powerlessness.

Wu Tao walked up to him and gently held his hand: "No, it's not. We just haven't found the right way yet."

"But we have tried many times, and what is the result? We have failed again and again. How much time and energy do we have left to waste?"

Wu Tao was silent. She knew that what Hu Bugui said was true. They had been in modern society for a while, but they still hadn't found their place. Hu Bugui's martial arts were useless here, and her previous business experience was out of place because of the differences in the times and environment.

"We can't just give up. We need to change." Wu Tao raised his head, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Let's study and learn modern knowledge and skills to make up for our shortcomings."

Hu Bugui looked at Wu Tao, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. Yes, they still have a chance, as long as they don't give up, they will definitely be able to find their own stage.

So, they began to participate in various entrepreneurship training courses, learning modern business knowledge and management skills. They were like sponges, greedily absorbing new knowledge and trying hard to integrate into this new world.

At an entrepreneurial sharing session, they met an experienced entrepreneurial mentor. After listening to their story, the mentor pondered for a moment and slowly said: "Your problem is not your ability, but..."

"Your problem is not your ability, but your lack of understanding of modern business rules and your unclear understanding of your own positioning." The mentor swept his sharp eyes over the two of them and revealed the crux of the problem in one sentence.

Wu Tao was shocked. The mentor's words were like a revelation, which made her sober instantly. She had always been obsessed with copying her business experience in ancient times to the modern times, but ignored the huge differences in the times and environment. The mentor's words woke her up. If she wanted to gain a foothold in modern society, she must learn new rules and find her own position.

Under the guidance of her mentor, Wu Tao began to systematically learn modern financial knowledge, marketing strategies and risk management. She eagerly read relevant books, attended various investment seminars, and humbly asked industry insiders for advice. Her mentor also encouraged her to combine theory with practice, guided her to conduct simulated investments, and constantly summarized experiences and lessons in actual combat.

Gradually, Wu Tao's horizons broadened and her investment philosophy changed. She no longer blindly pursued high-risk, high-return projects, but learned to diversify her investments, avoid risks, and pursue steady investment returns. She began to pay attention to some emerging industries and technological innovation fields, and tried some angel investments.

At the same time, under the advice of his mentor, Hu Bugui began to think about how to transform his martial arts into skills recognized by modern society. He learned modern martial arts teaching methods and designed a unique fitness course based on his own experience. He integrated traditional martial arts movements into modern fitness concepts, which not only strengthened the body but also cultivated the mind, and soon attracted a group of students.

Hu Bugui's courses are full of masculinity and classical charm, which is in sharp contrast to the popular gym courses and is unique in the fitness market. Students have said that Coach Hu's courses not only help them exercise, but also allow them to learn traditional Chinese culture, which has benefited them a lot.

Seeing that Wu Tao and Hu Bugui had made progress in their respective fields, the tutor nodded with satisfaction. He knew that the young couple had found their own direction, and they would walk more firmly and more brilliantly in the future.

That day, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui returned home. Father Wu and Mother Wu were sitting in the living room, looking at them with complicated expressions...

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui walked into the living room, and the atmosphere was a little solemn. Wu's father put down the newspaper in his hand, frowned slightly, and hesitated to speak. Seeing this, Wu's mother gently pushed him, indicating that he should not be too serious.

"Dad, Mom, we're back." Wu Tao broke the silence, with a hint of uneasiness in his tone.

"Well, I'm glad you're back." Father Wu cleared his throat. "I heard that you've been studying with a tutor recently?"

Wu Tao nodded and told her parents about her learning experiences and insights during this period. At first, Wu's father was a little worried that his daughter was deceived by the so-called "mentor". But as Wu Tao told his story, a relieved smile gradually appeared on his face. He saw that his daughter was no longer as blindly confident as before, but had become more calm and rational.

"Xiao Hu, how about you? How have you been recently?" Mother Wu turned her gaze to Hu Bugui, her eyes full of concern.

"Aunt, I'm fine." Hu Bugui smiled. "According to my instructor's advice, I'm learning how to integrate my martial arts into modern fitness courses, and I've made some progress."

He briefly introduced his course design concept and teaching achievements, and his words were full of confidence and enthusiasm. After listening to him, Wu's mother smiled with relief. She had always been worried that Hu Bugui could not adapt to life in modern society. Seeing that he had found his own direction, she finally put her heart at ease.

In the following days, Wu's father and mother gave Wu Tao and Hu Bugui more support and encouragement. Wu's father used his personal connections to help his daughter expand investment channels; Wu's mother often went to the gym to watch Hu Bugui's classes and invited her friends to come and experience them.

With the help of their family and mentors, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui have made great progress in their respective fields. Wu Tao's investment vision has become more and more unique, and his investment returns have become more and more considerable; Hu Bugui's fitness courses have become more and more popular, and the number of students has continued to increase.

More importantly, in the process of reflection and learning, they gradually found their position in modern society, and their feelings for each other were repaired. They no longer dwell on the past, but cherish each other more, work together, and create their future together.

However, just as they were about to start again, Wu Tao's phone suddenly rang, and an unfamiliar number appeared on the screen...

The phone rang suddenly. Wu Tao picked up the phone and saw an unfamiliar number flashing on the screen. She answered the call with doubt, "Hello, how are you?"

A deep male voice came from the other end of the phone, "Excuse me, is this Ms. Wu Tao? I am a lawyer from XX Law Firm, my last name is Li."

Wu Tao's heartbeat quickened slightly, and an ominous premonition came to her mind. "Hello, Lawyer Li, what can I do for you?"

"It's like this. We've been entrusted by our client to investigate an investment project you recently participated in. Your investment funds may involve a complex business dispute. We need you to cooperate with our work and provide some relevant materials and information." The lawyer's voice was emotionless, but it was like a huge rock, weighing heavily on Wu Tao's heart.

The hand holding the phone trembled slightly. Wu Tao took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm. "Okay, I understand. What do I need to do?"

After hanging up the phone, Wu Tao's face turned pale. She turned to look at Hu Bugui, her eyes full of anxiety, "We... seem to be in trouble."

Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand and gave her a reassuring look, "Don't worry, let's understand the situation first."

In the following days, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui actively cooperated with the lawyer's investigation and sorted out relevant documents and materials. However, as the investigation deepened, they found that things were far more complicated than they had imagined. The project they invested in turned out to be a carefully designed scam, and they were just one of many victims.

Faced with the sudden blow, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui did not panic, they encouraged each other and faced it together. They knew that escaping would not solve the problem, only by facing it bravely could they find a way to solve the problem.

"It seems that we need to ask the instructor for advice again." Wu Tao said in a deep voice, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

Hu Bugui held her hand tightly and nodded, "Let's go together. This time, we will fight side by side."

They stood up and looked out the window with determined eyes. The afterglow of the setting sun fell on them, as if they were covered with a layer of golden armor.