Song Yin refused to return to school due to the embarrassment she had suffered there. She locked herself in her room and rejected all attempts to persuade her to go out.
Song Ting assumed that the incident in the alley had frightened her, so he granted her leave and allowed her to recover at home.
Besides, he had to investigate the events of that day, leaving him with little time to tend to Song Yin's needs.
Consequently, Song Yin believed that the ordeal was behind her and began focusing on her future.
Meng Yu had always impressed upon her that marriage was of paramount importance for a woman. As she grew older, her thoughts became consumed with the idea of selecting a wealthy and influential husband.
Previously, Fu Nian had been her top choice, but her attention had now shifted to the two brothers from the Gu Family.
Despite the Fu family's wealth and power, they paled in comparison to the Gu Family.
