Bai Ruozhu found it truly ironic. This wasn't about eventually realizing his goodness; it was clearly an attempt to lock someone away until all hope was lost, forcing them to accept him.
"This isn't genuine love for someone; it's just imposing your greed on others. If you loved her, wouldn't you consider her feelings? What does it mean that she'll know your goodness later? Feelings can't be forced; what you create through coercion isn't a lover, just a slave," Bai Ruozhu said angrily.
There was a bang, accompanied by the sound of items dropping and porcelain shattering at the small gate of the yard. Bai Ruozhu turned his head to see Tu Ying standing frozen in place, her hand still in a tray-holding posture, but the tray, teapot, and teacup had all fallen to the ground and shattered into pieces.
