The Unyielding Hope That Shapes the Future
Yun Zhe paid no heed to Lu Zhiwei. His duty was solely to protect his master and follow their commands. He had no interest in entertaining the trivial matters of a woman who sought attention and proximity with his master.
Unable to elicit a substantial response, Lu Zhiwei turned her gaze to Gu Lan. "Both of you... truly are enigmatic. I assume you were once privileged individuals from the upper echelons..."
As the protagonist of this tale, Lu Zhiwei's character was naturally predisposed to melancholy sensitivity. Her keen empathy allowed her to deeply grasp the agony wrought by societal class divisions. In contrast, Gu Lan, the lead of this narrative, possessed no such sensitivity. She was preoccupied solely with matters that piqued her interest.
Nonchalant toward Lu Zhiwei's present inquiry, Gu Lan regarded her seriously. "Our identities hold little relevance now; everything has been reset."
"Now, let me address the question you initially posed."