By separating her identity from her role as a student and from love, and forcing her to face the harsh realities of society, she would realize she has no future with Xue Rui. The gap in their social status is simply too wide.
This tactic usually worked on girls attracted by money, but was Lin Ruoxi one of them?
She didn't think so. Besides, bringing up family would only touch on Lin Ruoxi's painful past.
"Right. She's been a victim of domestic abuse since she was a child, and she doesn't have many friends," Xue Rui said.
"And I... I went over everything again last night. It's possible my involvement caused her to develop a strong emotional dependency..."
Gu Muxue turned her head, her movements a bit stiff. Her beautiful eyes were wide with astonishment.
She understood. With Lin Ruoxi's college entrance exam scores, she could have gained immeasurable fame and fortune. Yet she had chosen the most low-key path, unhesitatingly shying away from the media's cameras.
