Though outwardly separated, the connection or relationship subtly persists, like lotus roots whose broken parts are still linked by fibers.
他们俩表面上虽然闹翻了，但实际上还是藕断丝联，私下里依然互相帮助。
Although they outwardly had a falling out, in reality, their connection subtly persists, and they still secretly help each other.
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