Everyone encounters some bad luck sooner or later. That is completely normal; after all, life is so long, and things cannot always go smoothly. Running into unfortunate events is just part of the deal.
"Isn't life just a series of ups and downs?" Alin took a bite of the grilled fish Mo Ranchen handed her, and asked dejectedly. "Tell me, why do so many people completely fall apart when they hit rock bottom?"
"Massive ups and downs—not everyone can withstand them." Mo Ranchen took a sip of wine, staring at the waters of Shengyin Lake as if lost in thought.
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