However, Shen Du probably had no other choice, as there were so many direct disciples under his master's mentorship, and with each generation came extremely outstanding ones. If Shen Du had not made this decision, he would most likely have been neglected by his master, and even as a direct disciple, he wouldn't have much of a future.
"Brother Shen Du has it tough, come on, let's drink to all the frustrations under the heavens," Zhu Minglang said.
There is no trouble that cannot be soothed with a bowl of good wine. Shen Du had resigned himself to his fate; his talk with Zhu Minglang was nothing more than venting and seeking solace.
