The prices of altcoins are plummeting endlessly. Seeing my female colleague so down, I knew that at this moment, any more words might be unnecessary. So I silently moved a chair and sat beside her, quietly accompanying her. The air around us seemed to freeze, with only her occasional soft sighs breaking the silence. I didn’t rush to disturb her; I just quietly created a space for her to relax, letting her know that at this moment, she was not facing this distress alone. I would always be here with her, willing to be the carrier of her emotions, ready to listen when she was willing to share.

After a while, she seemed to sense my presence and slowly began to speak, recounting how she had initially regarded those altcoins, believing they had limitless potential and hoping to reap a considerable fortune. But she never expected reality to be so cruel. Her words were filled with regret and helplessness. I just listened quietly, occasionally making eye contact with her, using my gaze to convey that I was seriously listening to every word, allowing her to freely pour out her frustrations.

Once she had shared enough, I gently said to her, “I understand how you feel right now. Anyone who experiences something like this would feel the same way. Investing inherently carries risks, and you can’t fully predict everything. You approached it with hope, so don’t be too hard on yourself.” She slightly raised her head, looking at me, a hint of emotion flickering in her eyes.

I continued, “This is how life is; it’s not worth being so sad over. Although the situation isn’t great right now, our lives are long, and we will encounter many things along the way. Consider this as gaining experience; perhaps there will be opportunities to recover the losses later. Besides, you have me. Although I may not be able to instantly turn your losses back into money, I will always stand by your side, accompanying you through this tough phase.” She gently nodded, and her tightly furrowed brows seemed to relax a bit. I knew that in this moment, my understanding and comfort had provided her with some solace, allowing her to feel a bit of warmth amidst her melancholy.