Yan Shixiu could no longer allow Shi Lan to be dragged back into the Shi Family's whirlpool.
Because he never believed that after his daughter left, Shi Mother would suddenly have a change of heart.
Her current words and actions were solely because, after her daughter left, her own life had become a mess, while others' lives were moving forward.
Resentment and jealousy prompted her to use Shi Lan as an excuse to try to confine Yan Shixiu in the Shi Family's quagmire forever, never to break free.
Only when everyone involved was in pain would she feel comfortable; otherwise, she would feel unbalanced within.
After leaving the hotel, Yan Shixiu instructed Xun Yinghua, "Don't let An Lan know about my meeting with Madam Shi."
"Don't worry, President Yan, I understand."
No, Xun Yinghua wouldn't understand.
