(You remained silent for a moment, not catching her words.)
(Lin Jiang keenly noticed your silence. She opened her mouth slightly, seeming to realize the reason behind your silence, but in the end, her gaze dimmed, pretending she didn't notice anything.)
You: "What do you think about the decision to embark?"
Lin Jiang: "Well... my mom told me that when a path goes dark with no light, just plunge into the darkness, whether ahead lies a puddle or a quagmire, a duck will eventually swim."
You (taking the token Lin Jiang handed over): "Are we all ducks?"
Lin Jiang: "Yes, matured saltwater ducks."
Lin Jiang: "However, you should be a swallow, soaring over with a 'whoosh'."
(You recall her previous death in White Sand Paradise, when all her strength fell short and her investors retreated, deeming her potential-less.)
