Chapter 557: Chapter 543: Acknowledging a Teacher

Ye Chen continued eating.

Yi Mei, who had overheard their conversation, felt a bit disgruntled, saying, "By your logic, it's all about self-reliance, then what's the point of having you here?

"Good point. My role is to supervise you, whip you, torment you, and beat you down until you lose all hope," replied Ye Chen.

"Our young lady is unwell, and instead of therapy to help her, you torment her. We expect a mentor who will encourage her and nurture her talents," Yi Mei retorted. She doubted this drunken lout's true intentions to instruct Rong'er.

Ye Chen coldly replied, "Yes, encouragement is a method, yet it isn't the primary one in my approach. People face more failures than successes in life. You cannot expect to be encouraged or comforted after every downfall.

What if there is no one to console or encourage you someday? My goal is for you to face the harsh reality of the world. It's a cruel place that continues to test and wear you down.