Chapter 079: Making an Enemy

"Sis?" Xiao Han looked around but couldn't find Li Xiaoya. He hurriedly called out her name and quickly scrambled to his feet. He dressed swiftly and began striding out of the room.

No sooner had he left his room than Li Xiaoya, wearing a long robe, came toward him. Her face was fresh as a spring breeze as she said, "Xiao Han, you're up?"

"Yeah!" Xiao Han nodded and replied, "Sis, you're up early."

"I've been up since just after six." Li Xiaoya said with a smile.

"That early?" Xiao Han was taken aback.

"Yeah!" Li Xiaoya nodded and then said, "It's a habit I've developed over many years. Early to bed, early to rise, and I check the latest global news in the study room first thing in the morning. I also manage investments abroad. Of course, sometimes it's just a routine without much meaning."

"Got it." Xiao Han nodded and said, "Sis, how can you be so outstanding and still work so hard? What chance do the rest of us have, those without money and not putting in the effort?"