The Song Family rarely inquired about Jiang Muwan's work, perhaps thinking that she was steady by nature, or perhaps feeling that the knowledge required in different fields varied too much, and as outsiders, it was inappropriate for them to evaluate or excessively interfere with her career.
This was a matter of boundaries among adults, and such boundaries existed even between children and their parents.
Whenever Song Rong asked about Jiang Muwan's work, she always reported the good news, not the woes, just like every other child does.
She thought there truly were none until today when Song Sishen inadvertently spoke, making Song Rong realize that Muwan's career might not be smooth sailing; there might also be times of worry and difficult paths ahead, which she had never shared with her.
Upstairs, Jiang Muwan was slowly pacing around the room with her mobile phone in hand.
Downstairs, the atmosphere was heavy, with no one speaking.
