Su Yi could tell that Bao Yun's words came from the bottom of her heart and carried no malice.
Nor could they be called overbearing.
Perhaps, just as Bao Yun had said, she had merely laid out the reality and the gap between them.
"You're right. The gap between me and them really is too great."
Su Yi took a sip of wine.
In his eyes, these so-called Divine Son Grade figures had long since ceased to be worth noticing.
Watching the Divine Sons' conduct at the banquet now was no different from watching a group of children playing house.
Bao Yun's expression eased considerably. "It's good that you understand. Don't be too upset, either. Only by seeing reality clearly can you set your mindset and place right, and avoid breeding needless troubles."
Clearly, she had misunderstood Su Yi's words.
Su Yi smiled and did not explain further.
At his level, there was no need to contend over who was right or wrong in such a matter.
"Y-you've gone quiet. Did what I said just now hurt you?"
Bao Yun froze. "I was already being very restrained, afraid that some word might wound your pride. You mustn't overthink it."
Su Yi sighed. "I really didn't overthink it."
Bao Yun curled her lips. "If not for the sake of our traveling together, I couldn't be bothered to tell you any of this."
Seeing Su Yi remain silent, she hesitated briefly before saying, "Fine. I'll tell you something so you can give up completely, lest you still harbor some lucky hopes toward Xinlan."
Su Yi was startled. "What is it?"
"Not long ago, Sun Cangyun already made his position clear. Before long, he will propose marriage to the clan behind Xinlan. When the time comes, Sun Cangyun's elders, as well as the