Mrs. Gu stepped forward, shaking her head firmly.
"No, Jin'er, that won't do! You're my daughter. How can I let you live in a dormitory when your home is right here? This house is big enough for you to have everything you need and more."
Gu Jin blinked, caught off guard by Mrs. Gu's sudden determination. Before she could respond, Mr. Gu joined in, his tone decisive.
"Jichun is right," he said. "You should be living here with your family. I'll have the servants prepare the best room for you. Anything you need, it will be done."
Gu Jin hesitated.
The dormitory gave her space and freedom, and she wasn't sure she was ready to move back into such an overwhelming environment.
But as she looked at Mrs. Gu's hopeful face and Mr. Gu's firm resolve, her defenses began to crack.
"You don't have to go back to the dorm," Mrs. Gu added, stepping closer and taking Gu Jin's hand in hers.
