"Are you struggling to understand why someone would veto you, and feel like your dignity is shattered?" Ning Youguang asked.
"Yes, if the guy preferred someone with better or similar qualities to mine, that would make sense to me. But why did he choose Xiaoshi?" Li Qing was baffled.
Being able to articulate the cause of your pain is a step forward.
Ning Youguang said gently, "I know you're hurt, but what really bothers you isn't that the guy doesn't like you. The hardest part is coming to terms with failing in the comparison with Xiaoshi."
Li Qing thought for a moment, "You're right."
Ning Youguang took a sip of water and asked softly, "Have you grown accustomed to comparing yourself with others since childhood in your original family?"
"Is there a problem with that? How else would you know where you stand, right?"
