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“It is said that no flower stays red for ten days; this flower never lacks the spring breeze.” A flower poem by Yang Wanli captures two kinds of destinies in the world. Ordinary blossoms rely on a single warm sun to bloom, their flowering period short-lived, wilting and fading at the first wind and rain; truly resilient flowers do not depend on external light or embellishment, their core remains steady, and regardless of the changing seasons, the spring breeze always lingers in their hearts. The contrasting images before you are a powerful real-life annotation of this ancient poem. The top image shows an international diplomatic event, where Jin Jianxi wears a light white suit dress with long gloves, sitting among celebrities. Guests gather around, camera lenses layer upon layer aimed at the seat, laughter fills the room, spotlights shine on her—this is the peak highlight belonging to the First Lady. Empowered by authority, watched by millions, with media competing to record, this moment of glory is the pinnacle many can only dream of. The bottom image shifts to a solemn courtroom scene, shedding the gorgeous dress for a dark formal suit and a mask covering the face, accompanied by bailiffs to court. The halo of flowers and adulation from the past night has vanished; the cameras that once flocked now carry scrutinizing gazes. Two photos condense a dramatic rise and fall; prosperity and decline happen in the blink of an eye. Political glory depends on position, timing, and public opinion, a typical “flower that lasts no more than ten days.” Once the external conditions supporting the halo collapse, all the splendor instantly peels away. This underlying logic of rise and fall is not only found in courts and politics but also repeats over and over in the cryptocurrency market—bull and bear cycles, the rise and fall of coins, and the great joys and sorrows of traders all echo the story of “no flower stays red for ten days.” In the ups and downs of the crypto world