translation.en: He knew that if he would find an opportunity for higher education, an opportunity to get ahead of the rest, he has a better chance to survive in a world turned upside down.
translation.zh: 他知道，如果他能找到 接受高等教育的机会， 一个能超过别人的机会， 他就更有可能 在一个颠倒混乱的世界里生存下来