Xu Qing felt that his success couldn't possibly be attributed entirely to his own talent, could it?
Even with the bronze mirror, there was still an element of luck involved.
Not to mention, obtaining the bronze mirror was also a matter of luck.
Many who have achieved a certain level of success tend to credit their accomplishments excessively to personal ability, praising their own talent.
Flattery from others is one thing, but if one starts to believe it too, it's easy to lose a sense of caution, become arrogant, and that's not a good thing.
Confidence is an excellent quality, but conceit is unnecessary.
"A gentleman strives diligently all day, being wary in the evening, as if facing danger, without fault."
After self-reflection, Xu Qing felt even more grounded. Moreover, with a family and a career, he lacked the common fear of loss, but had more courage and firmness.
After organizing the contents of his Qiankun Bag, Xu Qing picked up his brush.
