Max is a hybrid "economic man" who has the instinct to put interests first, but has some cultural yearning for feudal values due to his street life in his youth. As his social status improves, the ever-evolving Max will eventually abandon his stragglers.
Both Mian and Mai have leadership qualities, and two alpha seeds were born in a team, which is destined to be the cause of segregation. The open and secret battle between the two over decision-making power polluted the atmosphere of the team and eroded their own souls. If Noodles did not return, the team might still thrive, and there might be a happy breakup. For Alpha, either lead the team or leave the team entirely, Max chose the latter.
Luckily for the unfortunate ones who died, they experienced self-made achievements in their lives, the glory of being drunk with money, and all they did was to follow others. Although Noodles is also a frustrated person, the hardest one is Max. Being pulled by two values, he has to worry about gaining and losing power. Half of his conscience is lost, and the remaining half is in a panic.
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