"I guess it's a case of 'there's always someone better,' isn't it?" Qin Shaobai straightened up and patted his face, trying to wake himself up. "A lot of things aren't under your control; in this world, there's no 'strongest,' only 'stronger still.'
"I'm quite confused about this matter myself." Perhaps a bit clearer now, Qin Shaobai's voice became more distinct, and his tone carried a hint of heaviness. "I'm afraid the truth will expose us to even more unknowns."
Song Zhike remained silent; what had been said wasn't without reason.
*
The Shi Family had been bustling lately. Everyone heard that Shi Aoju's mother, Shen Cheng, would be returning to the country for an extended stay, so discussions about it were frequent.
"They say Young Master Jue's mother is especially beautiful."
"Heard that, too. Apparently, she was a great beauty in her youth!"
