Shang Qingmei had known Su Zhen for twenty years. Su Zhen treated her with appreciation and admiration. Most of the time, he was protective and respectful to her, even indulging her as he did with Rongxing and Rongyu. This was one of the reasons she was enamored with Su Zhen, always willing to nestle under his wing, to be pampered. Naturally, the one being pampered was happy, and the one doing the pampering was joyful as well. This probably also displayed his ability as a man.
But she was unwilling to be just a woman behind a man. She had her own ambitions and aspirations, which Su Zhen appreciated. Not only did he support her, but he also assisted her all the way, allowing her to freely display her talents and abilities. When she didn't do well enough, he would criticize her and then guide her to become better.
However, tonight his gaze was no longer the same as when he used to guide her.
