Chapter 100 Effort is Worthless in the Face of Talent
The Sea City Technology Exhibition is only held once a year, and those who receive invitations are industry elites from all over the country.
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Their current invitation was purely due to Tracy’s involvement; otherwise, with their status, they certainly wouldn’t have received an invitation.
Tracy sighed. “Yes, my grandma is sick, and no one is home. I don’t know if I can leave.”
When elderly people are sick, they are at their most vulnerable. If no family is around, she worries the old woman will be heartbroken.
Sam was silent for a moment, then said, “But Tracy, if you miss this technology exhibition, you’ll have to wait until next year. It would truly be a huge loss if you don’t go. I heard Mr. Lorde will be announcing a national recruitment for industry elites at the exhibition this year to develop new projects in medical artificial intelligence. There are only three final spots, requiring three separate exams. Mr. Lorde hopes you can attend and take part.”
A national recruitment exam of that caliber would have countless people desperately trying to get in.
While there were many talented people in
and far between.
the country, those with genuine aptitude were few
What was that saying? Effort is worthless in the face of talent.
Tracy was tempted but replied, “Let me check the situation. Can I give you an answer tomorrow?”
She certainly understood the value of this exhibition, but she was still worried about Grandma.
Seeing Grandma reminded her of the feeling of being utterly isolated and helpless when she first went to the hospital for tests. The memory was still fresh.
Grandma was old, and Tracy didn’t want her to experience that kind of suffering. It’s truly awful.
After standing outside for a while, Tracy returned to the ward. Just as she sat down in the chair, she received a text message from Sean.
It was a picture. She tapped it open and saw a photo taken in an office-a cool, white aesthetic that suited his temperament.
Immediately, another message followed: Working overtime at the office on a Saturday. What are
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Looking at the photo and the message, she was confused. Why would Sean share this with me?
She didn’t know how to respond for a moment.
Not understanding why Sean was sharing this, she speculated internally. What is he trying to say?
While she was lost in thought, Sean’s voice call came through. She nervously answered it.
Sean’s slightly hoarse voice came through the line. “What are you doing?”
Tracy glanced at Grandma on the bed. Just as she was about to speak, the nurse walked in.
The nurse, holding a blood pressure cuff, said to Tracy, “I’ve come to take your grandma’s blood pressure.”
Tracy quickly got up and moved out of the way. Just as she stepped aside, Sean’s voice came through again. “You’re still at the hospital?”
Tracy gripped her phone, her fingertips slightly white. “Yes, my grandma is sick, and I’m here looking after her.”
She was flattered that Sean would call and ask what she was doing.
“Are you going to the Sea City technology exhibition next week?”
Tracy remained silent.
Just then, the nurse finished measuring the blood pressure and wrote the data on the chart attached to the headboard.
Seeing that the nurse seemed to have something to say, Tracy quickly told Sean, “I have something to attend to here. I’ll hang up now.”
After hanging up, the nurse walked over and said to Tracy, “Your grandma’s blood a bit high. Please monitor her condition closely
pressure
Tracy nodded. “Okay.”
After seeing the nurse out, Tracy tucked in Grandma’s blanket, but Grandma woke up just then.
Grandma looked at her lovingly. “Tracy, if you have work to do, go ahead and be busy. Don’t worry about me; Linda is here to look after me.”
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Looking at her granddaughter bustling around her, she felt a bittersweet sadness. She felt that leaving all her assets to Tracy was the right decision.
Tracy looked at Grandma in surprise. “Grandma, you heard all that?”
Unsure of how much Grandma had heard, she felt nervous, standing there helplessly like a child caught doing something wrong.
Sarah nodded. “Yes, this is my old illness. You can’t let my health interfere with your work, Tracy.”
Just then, Linda walked over and told Tracy, “Madam Sarah knows you’re devoted to her. I’m here to look after her, so you should go back and take care of your work.”
Tracy’s eyes were slightly moist. She nodded. “Alright then, Linda, please call me immediately if anything happens to Grandma.”
Tracy left the hospital, went home, wrote down the idea that had suddenly occurred to her, and called Sam back.
“I will go with you to Sea City on Monday.”
Sam quickly responded, “Good. Tracy, is your grandma being taken care of?”
In his mind, Tracy was definitely a top talent at work, but in life, she was too soft-hearted. No matter how badly people hurt her, she chose to forgive.
That was why Chandler was able to take advantage of her, cheating on her and attempting to deceive her. Simply put, it was a bad habit developed because the loved one always acts fearlessly.
Tracy used the mouse, sent the document she had just written to Sam, and said, “Yes. Also, I had a sudden burst of inspiration today and wrote something; I’ve sent it to your email.”
After hanging up, Tracy continued typing on her computer. Before long, she received a message from Sam.
“Tracy, your idea is truly excellent. It perfectly makes up for the previous shortcomings. You are incredible.”
Tracy replied with a “thank you for the compliment” sticker, put down her phone, and kept writing.
She wrote for over two hours, until the sky outside gradually darkened. Tracy finally rubbed her sore neck and stood up to pour herself some water.
A knock suddenly sounded at the door. Tracy took a sip of water, then walked over and
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opened the door.
A tall figure stood in the doorway-it was Sean, still wearing a white suit.
A black suit seemed to be his standard attire.
Tracy quickly greeted him with a smile. “Sean, why did you-why are you here?”
Sean’s tall figure loomed over Tracy’s slender frame, making her look tiny.
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He looked at her with deep eyes. “You were going to skip the exhibition invitation for your grandma?”
There’s nothing I can hide from him. Tracy lowered her head, feeling guilty, and dared not take a deep breath.
Sean’s expression darkened, and he suddenly became serious. “Tracy, you already wasted three years on a marriage. Are you really going to sacrifice such a good opportunity again for the sake of supposed family affection? Do you think opportunities are endless, that you can throw them away whenever you want?”
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Listening to Sean, Tracy lowered her head even further. She had to admit, although his words were harsh, they were true.
She had already sacrificed too much for the sake of “feelings.” She couldn’t let herself be held back by so-called family ties again. 1
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