Over the next few days, Anji remained in the hut with different people keeping her company. However, her father only appeared during dinner. He ate quickly, did not breathe a single word and left before Anji could bring up the topic. Day after day, she saw the signs of exhaustion as different family members tried to convince Zhao Mingfeng, but to no avail.
After two weeks, Anji had to report back to her teacher that her father was still unmoved. However, she also expressed her decision to convince him personally. She had a feeling that her teacher had sent Anji to seek her family's support because she was torn between supporting Anji's growth and protecting her safety. Leaving it to fate to decide for her successor, Yan Ping sent Anji home.
