Du Heng found himself somewhat at a loss due to Wu Shengnan's words. Not being naturally articulate, he was suddenly unsure how to continue the conversation. Left with no choice and unclear about the situation, he once again responded with silence, burying his head in the sand like an ostrich.
Du Heng was frustrated, but Zhu Minyan was thoroughly agitated. Her agitation intensified each day as she watched her father act like a 'pimp,' calling every relative and friend who had a daughter of marriageable age. Knowing that in just two more days she would have to pack her bags and travel far away for her studies, she felt so agitated that she didn't even want to pack her luggage.
