The mother and daughter departed with heavy hearts.
"Mother, what should we do?!" Bai Ruirui fretted, her frustration palpable.
It felt like standing before a mountain of gold, knowing that crossing it would yield profit, yet they couldn't bring themselves to take the step. Who would willingly let go of such an opportunity?
Initially, they believed this to be the safest course of action, but it seemed their expectations had been misplaced.
Nevertheless, could they afford to abandon their efforts? They had awaited this moment with fervor.
Qiao Xuan's warnings bore the weight of imminent repercussions. Fan Ruyin dared not bring her daughter back here, lest she be accused of harboring ulterior motives.
"Let's journey to the provincial capital," Fan Ruyin proposed, determination etched in her voice. "We'll assess the situation there first. I refuse to believe this to be an impenetrable barrier!"
