Yuchi nodded, that's exactly what he meant. People in the State Capital are like guys wearing masks at a masquerade ball. Before they take off their masks completely, you wouldn't even know whether the person behind the pigtails is a man or a woman. It's quite thrilling.
Feng Zhaoyang continued, "To me, the State Capital is like a bamboo forest. Yes, just like a bamboo forest. Do you know about bamboo? Bamboo tends to cluster together for warmth. If a bamboo grove is already fully established, it's very hard for other plants to survive in it."
"In a forest, there are various flowers and grasses, but in a bamboo grove, most of the time, there is only bamboo. They appear to stand alone, but their roots are entangled with each other. Bamboo grows wildly and irresponsibly, leading to a facade of harmony, while in reality, there's constant strife beneath the surface."
