Somehow, Guo Jinfeng had heard the news that her daughter got into Beijing University. She had been keeping a close watch on the He Family's affairs. Now that she knew her daughter was back from Beijing City, she'd snuck away from her husband to come see He Ziqing.
He Ziqing had been called out of the house by a neighbor, an older woman who used to be on good terms with Guo Jinfeng.
He Ziqing froze, stunned at the sudden sight of her mother.
They hadn't seen each other in years, but Guo Jinfeng hadn't changed a bit.
Guo Jinfeng's eyes welled with tears as she looked at He Ziqing. She took a step forward to embrace her, but He Ziqing took two steps back, avoiding the hug.
Guo Jinfeng stopped in her tracks. "Ziqing," she called out, her voice choked with emotion, "It's me, your mother!"
Hearing the word "mother," the warmth in He Ziqing's gaze slowly turned to ice.
"What are you doing here?"
