They were used to turning to her for solutions. In their hearts, there was nothing Xinghe could not do. They believed she had a solution for this problem as well. After all, she did solve a crisis that threatened the whole world.
"I can't do anything," Xinghe replied softly, to their dismay. Ali and the rest were baffled.
"Xinghe, what did you say?" Ali gasped in horror. "Even you have no solution?"
"Sadly, that's correct." Xinghe was expressionless. If she had a solution, she would not have remained silent throughout.
Ali's lips turned upside down. "Even you have no usable idea? If this stymies even you, then it is truly a helpless situation."
"But why is there no solution?" Sam queried.
Mubai answered, "Because this is the United Nations' decision. They have all the right reasons, and we cannot guarantee anything."
Therefore, their hands were tied. The wind seemed to go out of Sam. "Then, we can only sit quietly as they…"
