Though Han Dongchen is not much of a talker, and tends to be slow on the uptake at times, he has clarity in his thoughts. He knows that the more brilliant one performs in the training grounds, the more attention he gains, from all sides.
He has always been determined, or perhaps, he was just playing dumb in walking the path he's on. However, he later observed that some opportunities cannot be seized by mere excellence. Gradually, he also began to pay attention to decision-making, as it is a serious matter.
While he was still contemplating, Su Xiaowan disrupted his equilibrium with her concerted efforts to get along with the Wu Family. Although he did not know what her plans were, he found himself affected by it.