You can't judge a person just by what's on the surface; you also have to look at temperament and confidence.
On the surface, Shen Hao seems outstanding—he's capable, savvy, sharp-minded, and lucky too. These are exactly why he could quickly gain a foothold in Jiang Cheng's faction and earn Jiang Cheng's trust and support.
Moreover, Shen Hao's temperament suits Jiang Cheng well, which is why he's able to keep this "disciple" position so securely.
But Shen Hao's confidence has always been his weak point.
First, he has no solid background, not even a real faction. He's supposedly part of the Qinggui group, but he hardly knows anyone—he's just rootless floating grass. Second, he doesn't have outstanding talent; the remarks in his personal file are still "ordinary." Later, thanks to the Black Beast Tattoo, people started thinking his talent was misjudged. But good aptitude doesn't always equal potential.
