Zhang Baozhen was not foolish; becoming an unwitting tool in the battle between Shen Qifeng and his mother left her uncomfortable. However, Shen Qifeng had given her enough face and a way out, and she gracefully took it.
Zhang Baozhen did have a favorable impression of Shen Qifeng: his family was illustrious, his character was not bad, and most importantly, he had the authority to make his own decisions, which was far better than those spoiled scions who relied on their parents.
But she also knew that Shen Qifeng had a girlfriend of many years who lingered around incessantly, a person whom even both their parents couldn't deal with. If she ended up with Shen Qifeng, she might be setting herself up for mistreatment.
Mrs. Shen had expressed her intentions clearly and covertly many times, but Zhang Baozhen never accepted.
All of Shen Qifeng's actions were seen by Su Ye, who felt increasingly relieved at the bottom of her heart.
